Category: Press

Inside Salt, a Sophisticated New Cocktail Basement in Arlington

With a growing number of Rosslyn suits on the prowl for wagyu burgers and barrel-aged Old Fashioneds, the hospitality group behind the Circa bistros, Open Road grill, and El Bebe is introducing a cocktail bar that looks to be its most mature-feeling business to date. Read More.    

Now Open: Pupatella South, Open Road Grill, Salt, Parc de Ville and More

The restaurant group behind Circa and Trio Grill has introduced a second Open Road (the first is in Merrifield), where the décor is rustic Americana and the menu has a little something for every craving—be it jambalaya, a gourmet burger or grilled lemongrass shrimp. If this saloon is anything like its sister joint, it’s sure […]

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 […]