😋 The best new restaurant openings this month

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E-Bike Delivery Comes To DC

D.C. is starting a one-year long pilot project to use e-bikes for app-based food delivery. The program will provide participants with e-bikes and reliable charging to see if D.C. could support zero-emissions delivery long term. [WUSA9]

Bowser Expands DC’s Youth Curfew

Mayor Bowser signed an emergency youth curfew bill after more than a dozen teens were arrested in Navy Yard for setting off illegal fireworks. The bill extends the existing curfew to 11 p.m. across the District for anyone 17 and under, and introduces “enforcement zones” where police can implement an 8 p.m. curfew if needed. [ABC7]

Federal Hiring Freeze Extended

The Trump administration has extended its federal hiring freeze by three months, meaning agencies won’t be able to hire until Oct. 15. Exceptions include immigration enforcement and national security. [WTOP]

How a Mega Development Could Change Anacostia Forever

The Bridge District is D.C.’s newest neighborhood, a $1.5 billion development along the Anacostia River in Southeast that no one is talking about. Axios reporter Mimi Montgomery breaks down what it will mean for D.C. — and for the people who already live there. [City Cast DC]

DC's Best New Restaurants and Bar Openings

There are lots of new openings this month from some of D.C.’s favorite restaurateurs, including two spots by Tim Ma and a fried chicken concept by the folks at Shilling Canning Company. Time to pull up my notes app ✍️

Sushi Sato (H Street NE)

All-you-can-eat sushi is so back. This new spot by Tim Ma offers $55 and $75 all-you-can-eat menus for 90 minutes. Expect all the classic rolls as well as some funky ones like an In-N-Out burger roll and some izakaya options.

Taco Cat (Foggy Bottom)

Tim Ma is at it once again. This new Taco joint in Western Market just opened with breakfast tacos till 11 a.m., plus creative options like a shabu steak taco with caramelized onions and a tuna taco with a crispy nori shell.

Selva (Dupont)

Chef and El Salvadoran native Giovanni Orellana is reimagining Latin American classics at this new Dupont spot, opening on July 10. Grilled sardines, fried plantains, and beef empanadas are all on the menu along with specialty tropical cocktails by industry bar veteran Dennis Garcia.

Fancy Ranch Amish Chicken (Union Market)

This fried chicken pop-up from the team behind Shilling Canning Company is operating out of Union Market for the summer. The star of the show is obviously the buttermilk fried Amish chicken, but the cornbread waffle and plethora of sauces are not to be missed.

Karravaan (Union Market)

This new endeavor from the creators of Logan Circle’s Pappe features cuisines from across the Silk Road trade route, including Persian, Portuguese, Indian, and Turkish dishes. Think momo’s, khachapuri, za’atar fries, and complementary naan.

Xi’an Famous Foods (Alexandria)

NYC’s cult Chinese chain famous for its hand-pulled noodles just opened a ghost kitchen in Four Mile Food Co. in Alexandria. Try the spicy cumin lamb noodles or the spicy and sour spinach dumplings. There is no seating but Four Mile Run Park is close by.

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