Get Ready for a Blockbuster Fall with These Anticipated Restaurant Openings

Big names like Daniel Boulud and José Andrés. Expansions of beloved local restaurants like Chez Billy and Kapnos. Interesting local projects like Pop's Seabar and El Camino. It's shaping up to be an impressive fall for D.C. restaurants. And — gasp — could D.C. finally see the arrival of Maketto? Here are some of the standouts to get excited about.

1) China Chilcano
Address: 418 7th St. NW
From: Jose Andres, ThinkFoodGroup
The Situation: On what has become Jose Andres Block, the chef will open this Chinese-Peruvian fusion joint (which will owe some similarities to China Poblano in Vegas). There may even be guinea pig.
Projected Opening: Late fall
· All Previous China Chilcano Coverage

2) DBGB Kitchen + Bar
Address: CityCenter DC
From: Daniel Boulud
The Situation: Mega-chef Daniel Boulud will open his first project in D.C. this fall. DBGB Kitchen + Bar will be similar to the New York outpost of the same name, which runs casual and specializes in such dishes as steaks and cocktails.
Projected Opening: September
· All Previous DBGB Coverage

3) Kapnos Taverna
Address: 4000 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.
From: Mike Isabella, George and Nick Pagonis
The Situation: The second outpost of Kapnos, Isabella's Greek-leaning Mediterranean restaurant, will open in Ballston. This restaurant will be more seafood focused than the 14th Street original, and include takes on more classic Greek dishes.
Projected Opening: Late fall
· All Previous Kapnos Taverna Coverage

4) Chez Billy Sud
Address: 1039 31st Street NW.
From: Brendan L'Etoile, Eric and Ian Hilton
The Situation: The Hilton brothers come to Georgetown with a second location of their Petworth bistro. Chez Billy Sud will serve classic French dishes with a focus on France's southern regions.
Projected Opening: September
· All Previous Chez Billy Sud Coverage

5) Pinea
Address: 515 15th St. NW
From: W Hotel, Barry Koslow, Starwood
The Situation: Pinea is the new restaurant that is replacing J&G Steakhouse at the W Hotel. Chef Barry Koslow returns to fine dining after his stint at DGS Delicatessen. The restaurant's menu will focus on the cuisines of Spain, Italy and France.
Projected Opening: September
· All Previous Pinea Coverage

6) El Camino
Address: 108 Rhode Island Ave. NW
From: Tony Lucca and Phil Rodriguez
The Situation: The 1905 team is progressing with its plans to open a traditional Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood. The food will be paired with a variety of Latin cocktails.
Projected Opening: October
· All Previous El Camino Coverage

7) Pop's Seabar
Address: 1817 Columbia Rd. NW
From: Justin Abad and John Manolatos
The Situation: The chef and manager of Cashion's Eat Place are opening their casual tribute to the Jersey shore in Adams Morgan. Expect seafood baskets, orange crushes, Taylor ham and more.
Projected Opening: September
· All Previous Pop's Seabar Coverage

8) Mama Rouge
Address: 3000 K St. NW
From: The Bangkok Joe's team, Mel Oursinsini
The Situation: Longtime waterfront stalwart Bangkok Joe's is retooling its concept. It will reopen as Mama Rouge, with an emphasis on both Southeast Asian and French cuisine.
Projected Opening: September
· All Previous Mama Rouge Coverage

9) Orange Anchor
Address: 3050 K St. NW
From: Reese Gardner and team
The Situation: From the people who brought you Copperwood Tavern and Irish Whiskey comes Orange Anchor, a nautical bar and restaurant. The place will have seafood, sea-inspired decor, rum and orange-flavored drinks and even dockside delivery.
Projected Opening: October
· All Previous Orange Anchor Coverage [-EDC-]

10) Maketto
Address: 1351 H St. NE
From: Erik Bruner-Yang, James Wozniuk, Ansuron Plyraharn, Chris Vigilante, Angel Franco
The Situation: Bruner-Yang and company are opening a combination restaurant and Asian market within the H Street NE building. Vigilante Coffee will also make its home there. The project is a long time coming...will it make it open by fall?
Projected Opening: Fall
· All Previous Maketto Coverage

ALSO THIS FALL: Several new restaurants are coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, including MET Bethesda and Chipotle in October and CRAVE and Cava Grill in November, as well as the yet-unannounced Lobster ME in late October (more details later this week); Cava Grill has two other fall locations: Kentlands and Chinatown; Raresweets opens at CityCenter in October; Melt Shop in DC could arrive by November; Raku and another Barcelona Wine Bar come to Cathedral Commons in November; Founding Farmers is headed to Tysons (November); Mango Tree from Richard Sandoval comes sometime this fall, Denson Liquor Bar from the Acqua Al 2 team should open in September; True Food Kitchen comes to Mosaic (September); Beau Thai expands to Shaw (November); plus there's Willie's Bar (October), Union Social (November) and Del Frisco's Grille at Pike & Rose (September).

Editor's Notes: The Big Stick, The Walrus Oyster & Alehouse, the first area Chuy's, Compass Coffee, Washington Firehouse, Blaze. Del Frisco's Double Eagle at CityCenter and the first of the Horseshoe Casino restaurants in Baltimore should open this summer...no updates were available for Truxton, Mastro's Steakhouse, Claudia's Steakhouse, Tadich Grill and Thip Khao, The Public Option and the D.C. Mad Fox....it will be some time before we see the Filipino restaurant from the Room 11 team, the next project from the Mintwood Place crew, Peter Chang's Rockville restaurant, Pepita, Nicoletta, Dolcezza CityCenter, Momofuku and Milk Bar.