From the revival of historic architecture to make way for a divine French restaurant to a new eatery at the Capital One Center in Tysons, this summer ahead delivers exceptional dishes.
La Grande Boucherie is steps from the White House and housed in a historic property.
LA GRANDE BOUCHERIE
Talk about making a great entrance. Combining the allure of a luxe steakhouse with the charm of a Parisian brasserie, La Grande Boucherie stands out at the prestigious intersection of 14th and G Street. Nestled within the historic National Bank Building—steps from the White House—the restaurant infuses the space with the timeless grandeur of France. Conceived by founder Emil Stefkov, the concept channels the carefree essence of the La Belle Epoque era. Look for prime cuts like filet mignon au poivre and grass-fed ribeye entrecôte grillée. Guests can also indulge in largeformat options like chateaubriand pour deux and plateau du boucher, along with in-house dry-aged and wagyu meat offerings. Seafood offerings include local favorites like Maryland blue crab and fresh catches from Chesapeake Bay. 699 14th St. NW, 771.208.4804, boucherieus.com/washington-dc
Namak offers Eastern Mediterranean fare
NAMAK
Adams Morgan welcomes a new Eastern Mediterranean eatery formerly occupied by Mintwood Place. The 90-seat Namak combines traditional flavors with contemporary innovations influenced by regional cultures. Chef Tolgahan Gulyiyen, who led the kitchen at Istanbul’s renowned Çırağan Palace Kempinski and DC’s Zaytinya, brings authentic spices from his native Turkey and surrounding regions. The menu includes an impressive selection of spreads (don’t miss Mast-OBademjan, a smoked eggplant dip), soups, salads, mezze, traditional entrees and kebabs. 1813 Columbia Road, NW, 202.234.6732, namakdc.com
SUMMIT AT CONRAD
At night, the stars put on a show for free—at least, that’s how the “Up on the Roof” lyrics go. High atop the Conrad Hotel next to CityCenterDC, the views, drinks and cocktails also put on a show. The space recently opened for the season with a revamped menu. The offerings include shareable plates, a meticulously crafted cocktail list, beers from the region’s renowned breweries and wines from local vineyards committed to sustainable farming and winemaking practices. Instagram moment: Don’t miss the new signature periwinkle and white flower wall. 900 New York Ave. NW, 202.844.5900, conradwashingtondc.com/dine/rooftop
Stellina in at the Capital One Center in Tysons features exceptional pizza from chef Matteo Venini.
STELLINA
Capital One Center continues to amp up its culinary offerings. The latest comes from Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini; Stellina is the duo’s fourth location in the DMV. The restaurant is renowned for its distinctive neo-Neapolitan pizza style. It showcases chef Venini’s blend of biga, a fresh yeast typical in Italian bread-making, and malted flour, which he crafts from a high-hydration dough following a 48-hour double fermentation. This method yields a light, moist crust with a delightful crispiness along the edges. The pies come from the eatery’s Marra Forni pizza oven. Expect 11 signature creations, from the margherita to the sweet and spicy piccante, topped with housemade spicy sausage, soppressata, ’nduja jam and mozzarella. 1610 Capital One Drive, Tysons, 703.544.0004,stellinapizzeria.com
AMPERSANDWICH
The sandwich eatery relaunched at the end of May, and Shilling Canning Company (one of our Navy Yard favorites) will continue to offer Ampersandwich items like Baltimore pit beef and Lombard Street corned beef sandwiches at the bar. For delivery and takeout, Ampersandwich offers its fare via third-party apps and its website. The upshot: The eatery’s disciples can order the crispy chicken sandwich (hot honey, pickles, mayo and griddle benne) whenever the cravings begin. ampersandwichdc.com; shillingcanning.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF LA GRANDE BOUCHERIE; SCOTT SUCHMAN; ANASTASIA MARKOVA
