New Restaurant Openings and Shutters, Fall Food Finds, and More


Washington, D.C. Restaurant Openings and Shutters

Your Only Friend  Your Only Friend, a sub shop and bar hybrid from the team behind Columbia Room, is as cute as it is comforting. Missy Frederick gives the espresso martini and a sandwich, Mort & Mootz, a try.

Kyuramen  Kyuramen, a popular ramen spot in New York, recently opened in Falls Church. Missy Frederick likes the complex curry and black garlic broth.

Adams Morgan’s Le Mont Royal  Le Mont Royal is bringing French Canadian cuisine to Adams Morgan. The menu features coriander duck, oysters, and Brussels sprouts. Tierney Plumb reports.

Tiki TNT  Tiki TNT, a tropical-themed spot at the Wharf, has expanded its food offerings. Tierney Plumb tries the new menu items, from dan dan noodles to bang-bang shrimp.

St. Regis Bar  At the St. Regis hotel lobby bar, Tierney Plumb says you can find substantial drinks and snacks. Try the Mediterranean platter or a frothy espresso martini.

Washington, D.C. Food and Drink

Amparo Fondita  Amparo Fondita, a new lunch spot in Dupont, serves beautiful plates. The carne asada tacos were a standout. Missy Frederick recommends trying the milanesa sandwich next.

Chan’s Kitchen  Chan’s Kitchen is a new American Chinese spot in Vienna that’s worth trying. Missy Frederick reports.

Flavio  Flavio in Georgetown is worth a revisit, especially for the seafood pizza. Tierney Plumb’s favorite dish is the fluffy gnocchi.

Adams Morgan’s Le Mont Royal  Le Mont Royal is bringing French Canadian cuisine to Adams Morgan. The menu features coriander duck, oysters, and Brussels sprouts. Tierney Plumb reports.

Hu Tieu Mi Lacay Cho Lon  Hu Tieu Mi Lacay Cho Lon is one of Eden Center’s standout restaurants serving an earthy duck and rice noodle soup. Missy Frederick also recommends the mini wonton soup and the rice noodle lettuce wrap special.

Pop’s Fizz Bar  Pop’s Fizz Bar in Columbia Heights has a fun menu, including a cheffy crunchwrap supreme. Missy Frederick also tried the classic burger, which she says is perfect for a night of dancing.

Green Pig Bistro  Green Pig Bistro in Dupont has a fun happy hour at the bar in the fall. Try the buffalo pork belly or the Kobe beef sliders.

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme  Pop’s Fizz Bar in Columbia Heights has a fun menu, including a cheffy crunchwrap supreme. Missy Frederick also tried the classic burger, which she says is perfect for a night of dancing.

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