Here’s an early look at new places to eat, drink in Rosslyn

After more than two years, Metropolitan Hospitality Group plans to debut its Open Road restaurant and Salt bar concepts in Rosslyn next week, both opening for dinner on Tuesday and for lunch at Open Road on Wednesday. By Thursday, both are expected to be fully operational. Read more.   

Here Are the 2019 Rammy Awards Winners

Last night the local dining community honored its own at the 2019 Rammy Awards. The annual gala, hosted by trade group the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, recognizes the hospitality venues chosen by its panel of anonymous judges and members picked by public vote.* Read more. 

Where to Eat and Drink in Navy Yard

The restaurant group behind D.C.’s chain of Circa bistros designed El Bebe to be the type of place its emloyees wanted to grab a drink after work. El Bebe opened in February 2019 with a show-stopping collection of graffiti art from Miami and mezcal cocktails that smoke with dry ice. A deep selection of appetizers, dips, and fusion […]

5 PHENOMENAL VEGETARIAN TACOS FOR CINCO DE MAYO

“Portabellas have a meaty flavor,” says Michael Huff, culinary director of Metropolitan Hospitality Group, which owns the taqueria. That’s why he chose them as the base for this meatless taco. After marinating the caps in chimichurri, they’re grilled and sliced up as if they were skirt steak. Served on a soft white tortilla, the shrooms […]

THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN WASHINGTON, DC RIGHT NOW | THRILLIST

The group behind Circa, Open Road, and TRIO Grill has added a taco and tequila joint to the mix. Naturally, Él Bebe, which translates to ‘he drinks,’ offers plenty of tequila cocktails, frozen margaritas, beer, and wine. Read more.