restaurant

First Look

Takoda Opens with Rooftop Views of Shaw Takoda, 715 Florida Ave. NW, opened at the corner of Florida Avenue and Eighth Street across from The Shay development over the weekend. Owned by Ryan Seelbach and Eric Lund, the restaurant and beer garden is on the second floor and rooftop
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First Look

Centrolina’s Market Opens, Eatery Coming Centrolina, 974 Palmer Alley in CityCenterDC, the new osteria and mercato from chef Amy Brandwein, formerly of Alba Osteria and the shuttered Casa Nonna, opened its market on Tuesday and will open the restaurant for lunch on June 1 and
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Coffee-cocoa rubbed venison chops with blackberry compote. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

First Taste

Second State Pays Homage to Pennsylvania Second State, 1831 M St. NW, opened in mid-October in the former Mighty Pint space featuring a Pennsylvania themed interior as well as a menu inspired by the Keystone State. The restaurant’s name is a reference to the state being the
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