WASHINGTON — Heads up foodies -- five new restaurants have been added to the D.C. Michelin Guide.
Each eatery features its own unique set of flavors and was selected by inspectors who dined anonymously and paid for their meals.
It's important to note that just because a restaurant is added to the guide, doesn't mean they will earn a Michelin star.
Here's a look at the five D.C. restaurants:
Almeda-Petworth
- Danielle Harris is the chef and owner of the quaint, Afro-fusion restaurant located in Petworth.
- The menu consists of small plates and dishes to share including its flagship meal of fried catfish and spaghetti.
- The restaurant requires reservations and can't accommodate parties larger than six.
- According to its website, a 20% service charge is automatically added to your bill and tipping is not required.
- During the day, the restaurant becomes Little Food Studio Café, which serves sandwiches, salads, and pastries.
- Its sister restaurant, the Blend Bar, serves up Açaí bowls, smoothies, boba, and cake bowls.
Balos Estiatorio-Dupont Circle
- The Mediterranean restaurant in Dupont Circle is named after a lagoon in Crete.
- It features a rotating menu inspired by Greek seafood, spices and seasonal fare.
- There is a required dress code and reservations are for two hours only.
- From Thursday to Saturday, a DJ will takeover from 7:30 p.m. until close.
- Γειά σας, D.C.!
Mita-Shaw
- The Latin American restaurant in Shaw is vegetable focused.
- It offers a four course or six course prix fixe menu from Tuesday to Thursday for $75 or $95 per person, or a tasting experience for $150 per person.
- The restaurant is run by co-owners and chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora.
Moon Rabbit-Penn Quarter
- The Vietnamese restaurant has claimed a new home in Penn Quarter.
- James Beard Award-nominated Chef Kevin Tien still runs the restaurant and says his main objective is to pay tribute to his heritage as a first-generation Asian American.
- The menu features traditional Vietnamese dishes with a modern twist
- A 22% service fee is automatically added to the bill and tipping is not required, according to its website.
- Moon Rabbit made headlines in May of 2023 after it suddenly closed its doors at the Wharf. Local union leaders said the closure was because hospitality workers were trying to unionize at the restaurant, which shared the space with the InterContinental Hotel at the Wharf. A spokesperson for IHG Hotels, told The Washington Post that the restaurant's closure had nothing to do with recent unionization efforts.
Omakase-Capitol Hill
- The Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill features a tasting menu offered at a communal sushi bar.
- There are two seatings offered each night.
- Owner and Chef Yi "Ricky" Wang has created a menu consisting of small dishes inspired by Japanese otsumami, followed by a nigiri tasting experience totaling about twenty courses, according to its website.
- It's important to note the restaurant is located on the second floor and is not accessible by elevator.
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