New Chef Heatmap: 10 Restaurants Making Changes:
New restaurants open in D.C. nearly every day, it seems. But sometimes, the addition of a new chef can breathe lots of life and excitement into an existing restaurant as well — or at least mean some serious menu changes. And so it's time to update Eater's New Chef Heatmap. Here's a roundup of some notable restaurants that underwent chef changes in the past six months or so. Consider giving them...
"Guests dressed to the nines" live up to the "soaring", "sumptuous" surroundings ("love those velvet curtains"), lingering over "well-executed" New American dishes and "indulgent" treatment at Clarendon's "date-night destination"; "inventive" cocktails (and tamer tariffs for food) can be had at the "sophisticated" yet casual street-level bar or "divine" rooftop patio.
Where NOT to Eat (or Drink) on a Monday Night in D.C.:
Whether a diner is trying to find a less crowded restaurant, has a friend in town or just doesn't feel like cooking, dining out on a Monday night can certainly be an appealing option. The problem — some restaurants decide to close that evening, sometimes because it's traditionally a slow night, or sometimes because the staff just needs a night off. It's easy to head over to a restaurant on...
Contemporary American cooking in an equally modern setting.:
Eventide Restaurant Restaurant Review: As the name of the restaurant suggests, this upscale eatery is open only in the evenings, except for Sunday brunch. That being the case, it has become a mecca for after-hours libations and serious eats. You will find different menus in the main dining room, the roof terrace, and the so-called Odd Bar. Asian, Italian and Middle Eastern flavors influence the...