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New in Town is your one-stop source to keep you in the know on all of the latest openings around town. From the trendiest restaurants to the most sought after home furnishings, New in Town will keep you up-to-date on the newest hotspots in and around the city and help you impress your friends with your urban knowledge! Only businesses that have opened within the last nine months are listed below.
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Looking for something a little more delightful? Check out Morso Express, a casual dining experience with a Turkish inspired menu. Ready in a flash, these morsels of Mediterranean pizzas and kebabs are not only delicious but fresh and flavorful as well.
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| Open: March 2010 |
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Welcome to Arlington, Northside Social! We have been awaiting your opening, and we welcome your warm lattes and chilled wines. We can't wait to check out your outdoor patio this summer! If you're looking for a place open from dawn until dusk, Northside Social is your cup of tea... or coffee... or beer. Downstairs features a chic coffee shop. Check out the upstairs and find a bar serving a slew of micro-brews and a fine selection of wines. The menu features a combo of pastries and tasty apps great for sharing with friends.
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| Open: April 2010 |
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Where can you go in Georgetown for a good cup of coffee or tea? Check out Puro Cafe, a natural, Euro oasis that features flavors from around the world. Sit by the fireplace in one of the unique white chairs while you chat with your girlfriends or relax with a morning drink. Puro Cafe also serves up salads and pastries, so you can get your veggies and eat your cake too!
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| Open: February 2010 |
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M29 Lifestyle
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-295-2829
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Looking for a place that sells stylish trinkets that fit your lifestyle? Check out M29 Lifestyle, the newest boutique in Georgetown offering a slew of stuff from clothing, home goods, and art. Kid- and pet-friendly, M29 Lifestyle features a children's play area while you shop.
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| Open: March 2010 |
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Simply Soles
The Shops at Georgetown Park 2nd Floor 3222 M Street NW
Washington, DC, DC 20007
202-232-0072
http://www.simplysoles.com
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Wondering where to find the hottest sandal for spring? Step into Simply Soles, the newest shop to stroll into Georgetown. Featuring designer shoes by Tory Burch, Bettye Muller, and Lilly Pulitzer (as well as others), Simply Soles is dedicated to providing its customers with perfect fits (in style and in comfort). Stop in to try on or check out the online catalog and order right from your home.
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| Open: March 2010 |
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Take a break with a cup of organic tea from Zen Tara Tea shop. Located in Bethesda, this neighborhood tea shop carries the highest quality teas and is committed to providing its customers with great service. Zen Tara Tea has over 100 Certified Organic Teas to choose from, so you'll be sure to satisfy any craving. Pick up tea party essentials while you're there, or order online. Check the website for events like tea tastings and more.
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| Open: December 2009 |
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Patty Boom Boom
1359 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-629-1712
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Want some cheese with that wine? Go ahead, order it! Screwtop Wine Bar is a hip new place where wine and cheese fill the menu. Finger foods and spreads are served as well. Be sure to ask your waiter about Screwtop's Wine & Cheese Club and check out the website for current event listings.
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| Open: December 2009 |
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Looking for a new place for brunch or a quiet location for a late night dinner? Check out Bistro La Bonne for French inspired cuisine. With obvious bistro favorites like French Toast and Soupe Du Jour, this comfortable cafe completes its menu with an extensive wine list and entrees that are tres magnifiques! Bon appetit!
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| Open: January 2010 |
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The National Harbor is the area's secret sweet spot for a night out. Check out Bond 45, a New York City transplant serving a menu of Italian American favorites. Splurge on a steak or seafood entrée, explore the brand new streets of the Harbor, and enjoy a night out away from the normal 'hoods of the District.
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| Open: January 2010 |
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Sometimes, it's hard to spoon the same old Corn Flakes day after day. Pop into The Cereal Bowl in Cleveland Park and let your imagination run wild. The menu here includes creative concoctions mixing different cereals that invent flavors never thought of before. Try The Sweetest thing (Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Vanilla Wafers and Rainbow Sprinkles) or The Dirt Bowl (Cookie Crisp, Oreo Cookies, Chocolate Syrup and Gummy Worms) to add some pep to your step on a glum Monday morning.
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| Open: April 2010 |
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Estadio offers contemporary takes on regional classics in pintxos, tapas and entree-sized portions, along with sandwiches on housemade bread, all washed down by Iberian wines (many under $10 a glass) and frozen alcoholic slushies; the über-stylish setting incorporates decorative wrought iron, reclaimed timber, colorful tiles and themed murals, with seating at a large concrete bar, a marble counter facing the open kitchen and window-side tables perfect for scoping the vibrant street scene.
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| Open: July 2010 |
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Opening just in time for spring, Frozenyo is offering the best dessert deal in town. With over two dozen flavors and toppings to choose from, you can create your own frozen treat to suit your sweet tooth. Pay by the ounce, and add toppings as you like. Frozenyo is the best place to get creative with frozen yogurt and to be as healthy or as... naughty as you like!
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| Open: February 2010 |
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Il Canale
1063 31st St NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-4444
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Il Canale is a new Italian restaurant that offers the best in Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. The Italian chefs have created a menu that brings their native country to your table with special selections of pastas, risottos, Branzino al Cartoccio (sea bass baked in parchment paper), filet mignon, bufala mozzarella platters, and a lot. The decor is intimate with modern impressionistic artwork. When the weather is warm, dine alfresco on the sidewalk tables or the roof-top terrazza overlooking Georgetown.
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| Open: February 2010 |
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Get lean at Mixt Greens, Dupont's newest salad specialty shop open for lunch. With new locations sprouting up in the downtown business district of Washington, Mixt Greens is sure to be a desired break destination for friends and coworkers this year. Order a salad from the menu or tell a chef how to toss one you'd like better.
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| Open: February 2010 |
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Pacci's Pizzeria offers a margherita pizza to a pizza with no cheese at all, that are delivered delicious. Made with fresh ingredients like olive oil, buffalo mozzerella, housemade sausage or tomatoes (depending on what pie you order), your taste buds will be happy and so will your stomach. Pacci's also offers a selection of beers and wines from Italy.
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| Open: June 2010 |
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Panas specializes in Latin fusion gourmet empanadas. Empanadas are crescent-shaped turnovers, stuffed with a variety of well-seasoned meats, vegetables, spices, fruits, and/or sweets. Their recipes are inspired by the Latin Fusion cuisine; a culinary concept that combines traditional and modern gastronomic techniques with different ingredients from across the Americas.
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| Open: June 2010 |
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Grab your group of girls and head to Ping Pong Dim Sum USA, the newest hot spot where you can share secrets and ... dumplings? With a menu of miniature morsels to munch on, Ping Pong Dim Sum can hanker any craving - from an early lunch to a late night crunch. This European-rooted restaurant offers a variety of Chinese food favs and a unique dining atmosphere in one tiny package.
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| Open: December 2009 |
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Ris is a breath of fresh air in the DC restaurant scene. From it's relaxing and cozy living room to it's airy and elegant dining room, Ris is set to serve a mix of delightful flavors no matter the party. Menu items include fresh fish, meat and potatoes, and unique salads. Come in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, no matter the hour, Ris makes any meal a true delight.
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| Open: December 2009 |
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Roti Mediterranean Grill
1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-466-7684
http://www.roti.com
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Roll into Roti on your way to work for a Shauk-Shouka breakfast sandwich, or take a lunch break like no other with a healthy kabob meal! Located just south of Farragut West, this new eatery provides an economic selection of Mediterranean inspired dishes perfect for this fresh spring weather. Open at 7am, Roti caters to the early bird crowd and offers a spectacular selection of healthy grub for those on the run.
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| Open: April 2010 |
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Thunder Burger & Bar has an edgy, rock & roll dining experience in the heart of Georgetown. Their juicy and generously sized signature burgers are affordable works of art. A full selection of appetizers, refreshing salads, creative entrees and decadent home-made desserts offer a variety of dining options. No matter the occasion, enjoy the comfortable and energetic atmosphere with highly attentive service. A late-night menu is also available every evening.
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| Open: June 2010 |
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