Monday, June 22, 2026
In: The Oak Room, Bernadette’s to Open Friday
New life — and a worthy successor — has returned to the building at 1218 Wisconsin Ave. NW that once housed the legendary Third Edition and El Centro.
“Ten Five Hospitality is continuing its expansion into Washington with what may be its most ambitious East Coast project to date — bringing both The Oak Room and Bernadette’s to the heart of Georgetown,” the company tells us.
“Opening June 26, The Oak Room is a grand American grill rooted in nostalgia, precision and old-world hospitality. Developed by Chef Tim Hollingsworth — formerly of The French Laundry and one of the country’s most acclaimed chefs — the concept reimagines classic American dining through exceptional sourcing, refined technique and a deeply personal lens. Expect a dramatic steak and seafood program, polished tableside touches, a world-class wine list curated by Taylor Parsons and interiors inspired by the private clubs of Gilded Age New York and London.
“Upstairs, Bernadette’s offers a distinct shift in mood: a candlelit supper club inspired by legendary European rooms like Hotel Costes, Harry’s Bar and Annabel’s. Designed for long evenings and late-night energy, the space pairs live music, martinis, grower Champagne, indulgent late-night dining and richly layered interiors wrapped in velvet and candlelight. The cocktail program across both concepts is led by three-time James Beard Award nominee Julian Cox.”
In: CitizenM on Water St.
Marriott International and Another Star has opened its third Washington, D.C., property — citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown — in the rehabbed ice factory building that once held the Berliner restaurant at 3401 K St. NW.
The debut marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands.
Designed by the brand’s longtime architecture partner, Concrete Amstrdam, the 230-room hotel “brings citizenM’s signature bold, design-forward approach to the capital’s oldest neighborhood,” the company says. “Blending vibrant hospitality with smart, modern design, the property will offer both travelers and locals a dynamic destination to eat, sleep, work and play.”
Coming: East Fork Pottery
A pottery barn of sorts to coming to the recently shuttered Random Harvest space at 1313 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The company tells us: “East Fork Is a vessel. Founded by potters, East Fork is a Certified B Corporation in Asheville, North Carolina, committed to bringing you beautiful and enduring objects for the home while using our business to contribute to a more joyful and equitable world.”
East Fork added, “At the heart of it is a simple conviction: that our business should be a force for creating a more just, joyful and equitable world. Through clay, through commerce, through culture, we set a beautiful and abundant table for as many people as we can.”
Coming: Thursday Boot Co.
Footwear maker Thursday Boot Co., “a small but growing company backed by notable investors including actress Rosario Dawson, All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter and former NBA star Baron Davis,” according to the Washington Business Journal, is coming to 3015 M St. NW. The New York-based company, with a half-dozen U.S. locations, has inked a deal for the former Sprinkles space at for its first outpost in Washington, D.C.
Out: Kafe Leopold Closes After 21 Years
Georgetown classic Kafe Leopold closed yesterday Father’s Day.
The restaurant opened in 2005 and became home to one of the best brunches in the city. Attracted by its European flair, a loyal community of regulars and an international clientele gathered around its private courtyard, with a sculpture by John Dreyfuss.
When EastBanc developed Cady’s Alley, located between 33rd and 34th Streets, the firm recognized that the space needed a daily anchor. So, the firm stated, “EastBanc founder Anthony Lanier didn’t recruit a concept. Together with restaurateur Paul Guzzardo, they built one from scratch.”
After 21 years, Guzzardo decided Leopold had run its course.
EastBanc CEO Philippe Lanier told The Georgetowner that several options for a dining concept are being considered and that he wanted to fill the space quickly.
Out: Prime Rib
The Prime Rib, a Washington place to see and be seen, closed June 17 with once-young old timers toasting their beloved steakhouse for the last time. Founded by brothers Buzz and Nick Beler in 1976, the gathering spot at 2020 K St. NW lasted half a century.
“Our lease is ending and it is my understanding the landlord is going in a different direction,” restaurant chain co-owner Rebecca Dolan told the Washington Business Journal in an email.