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Michelin Guide-honored Bar Chinois expands to Crystal City

The team behind Bar Chinois, the Michelin Guide-listed establishment named Greater Washington’s best bar last year, is nearly ready to take the wraps off its newest outpost in Crystal City.

At Long Last, Call Your Mother Deli Is Coming to Arlington

D.C.-born hitmaker Call Your Mother gets Amazon HQ2 workers hooked on its wood-fired bagels starting next year. The wildly popular cafe scattered all over the DMV will settle into a stall at National Landing’s all-outdoor Water Park food hall this winter, the team exclusively tells Eater.

D.C.’s Flight Wine Bar Is Returning as a Wine Shop in Arlington

Wine sellers Kabir Amir and Swati Bose are resurrecting their beloved business as a wine shop featuring modestly priced vinos from around the globe.

One year in, revamped Crystal City Water Park is seen as success

A longtime community gathering spot, the water park underwent major renovations in 2022 to become an outdoor food hall. These added several restaurant kiosks, a cocktail and oyster bar, public art, a performance stage and more outdoor seating.

Club Volo Beach Volleyball Courts Open in National Landing

Visitors to National Landing can now take advantage of Club Volo, a recreational space with beach volleyball courts, thanks to a partnership between real estate developer JBG SMITH and adult social sports company Volo Sports.

A Wacky, Whimsical All-Day Diner Is Opening Near Amazon’s HQ2

Surreal is the latest restaurant with a modernist twist from Seven Reasons Group.

11 New Restaurants Coming to National Landing’s Water Park

The grand opening celebration for the reimagined space dotted with eateries, artwork and trees happens Oct. 6.

National Landing’s Splashy Outdoor Food Hall Will Open Next Week—Here’s What Else Is on the Way

Water Park brings 11 kiosks and a raw bar to the neighborhood.

JBG SMITH’s Amy Rice is Overseeing the Retail Remake of Crystal City

She and her team have scored new retail tenants to the area such as Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, with more coming online this summer including a revamped Water Park with new retail kiosks and a restaurant from award-winning chef Enrique Limardo.

D.C. Fast Casuals Headline an All-Outdoor Lineup Near Amazon HQ2

The anticipated Amazon HQ2 effect finally comes into focus this summer, when 11 newly signed restaurants and bars start serving at an all-outdoor dining destination dubbed Water Park.

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