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. 

Here Are the 2019 Rammy Awards Finalists

Washington’s local dining association on Monday announced the finalists for its annual Rammy Awards, providing a snapshot of the state of the restaurant industry in D.C. Read more. 

8 New DC-Area Bars and Restaurants to Try This Week

Metropolitan Hospitality Group just launched a massive 3,300-square-foot restaurant space near Nationals Park—one part Circa, their American bistro mini-chain, and the other Él Bebe. The new Mexican concept features a global variety of tacos, a big tequila bar, and weekday happy hour throughout the entire indoor/outdoor space. Read more.