New Restaurants to Try This Fall
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Fall is for good company, enjoying the cool air, and trying new things! This fall is the perfect time to try these new restaurants. From Asian cuisine to Central American dishes, the District is all about diversity and food from different places! Take a look at the list below:
1. ANXO Cidery & Pinxtos Bar
300 Florida Ave NW, 20001
(202) 986-3795
Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday & Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Monday: Closed
What it’s known for: Being the first cider bar and licensed winery in DC.
What will you be expecting: A rustic-chic restaurant with its distinctly Spanish menu.
Menu highlights: Salt cod fritters, tortilla omelets, and gazpacho.
2. Bantam King
501 G St NW, 20003
(202) 733-2612
Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
What it’s known for: A play on Burger King by the Daikaya Team.
What will you be expecting: A pop-art decorated storefront with a cafeteria-style interior.
Menu highlights: Chicken or vegetable based ramen and a Japanese spin on fried chicken.
3. Bindaas
3309 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6550
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What it’s known for: Projecting different areas in India capturing the essence of authentic Indian street food.
What will you be expecting: Graffiti painted walls with a street style feel.
Menu highlights: Crab idiyappam, lamb and saffron kebabs, sweet corn rice pancakes.
4. Casolare
2505 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 625-5400
Sunday & Monday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00 – 10 PM
Friday – Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM
What it’s known for: Bringing classic southern dishes.
What will you be expecting: Food and ambiance of Coastal Italy.
Menu highlights: Sicilian swordfish with caponata and Capri-style seafood salad.
5. District Distilling Co
1414 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 629-3787
Monday – Sunday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM
What it’s known for: Producing vodka, gin, and whiskey on site.
What will you be expecting: An all-American meal and feel.
Menu highlights: Half roasted chicken, crispy skin suckling pig, smoked brisket tacos.
6. Haikan
805 V St NW, 20001
202.299.1000
Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What it’s known for: Daikaya’s little sister and noodles made in Sapporo, Japan.
What will you be expecting: Sapporo style ramen with noodles that are chewy and chasiu pork that are juicy and thick.
7. Hazel
808 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-4980
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What it’s known for: Collection of medium-size plates that take their cues from around the globe.
What will you be expecting: New American fare served on artisan tableware in an artful interior & funky patio.
Menu highlights: Gnocchi with kimchi-pork ragu, English muffins with spreadable nduja and yoghurt.
8. Chaia
3207 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-5222
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What it’s known for: Vegetarian farm and taco shop near the Georgetown waterfront.
What will you be expecting: Taqueria feel of Tulum, Mexico.
Menu highlights: Grilled to order corn tortillas stuffed with seasonal produce such as Moroccan spiced carrots and chevre or tomatillo sauced garlicky greens.