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The 10 Best Food Halls in Washington, DC
And what to try at each one, from Japanese omelets to West African ice cream.
UPSIDE on Moore Transforms Space Above Rosslyn Metro With All-Local Food Hall
Steps above the Rosslyn Metro station is a new food hall with hopes of becoming Arlington’s favorite destination for food, drinks and fun.
How to Celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games
Channel your inner athlete in local competitions and root for your fav Olympians with restaurant specials.
Your D.C. Summer Bucket List
The Washington Post covers all things summer including Arlington’s new food hall, Upside on Moore.
7 Things to Eat and Drink at Rosslyn’s New Food Hall
Our dining critic went on a tasting tour of Rosslyn's new food hall. Here are a few of his faves.
July Offers Sizzling New Restaurants in Northern Virginia
Created by sommelier and mixologist Elli Benchimol, owner of Michelin-recognized Apéro in Georgetown, the Polynesian-themed tiki bar is open Wednesday to Friday evenings at Upside on Moore.
10 New Happy Hours to Try Around DC
Where to find discounted martinis, margaritas, and snacks.
Hungry? These are 5 of the best new food halls in the D.C. area.
The food hall renaissance is still going strong in the D.C. area.
Feasting on Moore: Arlington's Newest Spot Reinvents Food Court Dining
New Food Hall With Focus on Local Restaurants and Fresh Tech Seeks to ‘Restart Rosslyn’
A new Arlington food hall opened this week with the hope of breathing more life into Rosslyn.
Inside Rosslyn’s New Food Hall, UPSIDE on Moore
The DMV’s newest food hall UPSIDE on Moore opened in Rosslyn yesterday right next to the Rosslyn Metro.
Will This New Food Hall Make Rosslyn Fun?
Upside on Moore opens with outposts of Ghostburger, Stellina Pizzeria, Lucky Dangr, and more.
All the March Restaurant Openings to Know About Around D.C.
The latest restaurant arrivals around D.C. this month.
3 Hot Restaurants and a Food Hall Open Around DC Today
New York-style pizzas, Sicilian pastas, modernist tasting menus, and more.
A Brand New 30,000-Square-Foot Food Hall Is Opening In The DMV Area This Spring
You can soon enjoy D.C. favorites including Ghostburger, Laoban Dumplings, and Stellina Pizzeria all in one place at this massive new food hall.
New Food Hall to Replace Assembly in Rosslyn
Upside on Moore will house eight DMV brands, including Ghostburger, Stellina Pizzeria and Laoban Dumplings, plus a rotating roster of international pop-ups.
D.C.-Area Food Halls Are Booming in the Remote Work Era
Food halls are exploding around D.C., with a bunch of new marketplaces and more on the way.
Ghostburger, Stellina Pizzeria, Lucky Danger and more coming to Rosslyn Food Hall
Assembly, the food hall at Rosslyn City Center will be closing on Friday, March 1. In its place will rise a new food hall called Upside on Moore.
Nick Freshman of Mothersauce Partners On The 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In the Wine & Spirits Industry
AREP Taps Mothersauce Partners for Refresh of Rosslyn's Assembly Food Hall
The food hall, which opened in 2021, will get a refresh when the new operator comes aboard in the new year.
City State Brewing Partners with Britt Waters for New Hard Seltzer
Northeast, DC brewing company City State announces new fall pear flavored seltzer.
Thompson Italian and The Freshman Featured in Arlington Magazine’s
“17 Restaurant Patios With Serious Summer Vibes”
View a list of local spots to sip some rose or share a plate of oysters outside under the sun and stars.
Thompson Italian Featured in The Washington Post’s
“2023 Spring Dining Guide”
Tom Sietsema gives his takes on the Spring collection of new places to eat in the DC metro area.
Locals Look for Silver Linings as Amazon Hits Pause on its New HQ
Amazon’s Pause On HQ2 Creates More Questions Than Answers For Arlington
Construction is still underway on Amazon’s Metropolitan Park campus — the first phase of its second headquarters in Arlington.
City-State Brewing Honors History of D.C. in Its Beer Offerings
The brewery champions the history and culture of D.C. and makes sure that its beer and labels celebrate the District’s legacy.
Chef Tim Ma Revamps a Crystal City Cafe With Lemongrass Pork Spaghetti
The Freshman owner Nick Freshman reboots his Crystal City cafe with a new menu from chef Tim Ma.
FOX 5 Zip Trip National Landing: The Freshman
Refreshing drink creations from The Freshman during our FOX 5 Zip Trip to National Landing!
Welcome to
National Landing
“National Landing was the perfect choice for The Freshman because of where it is now, and where it is going,” said owner and longtime Arlington resident Nick Freshman.
County Board Votes to Discontinue Sidewalk Crowding Ordinance
Spider Kelly’s owner Nick Freshman, speaking on behalf of business owners in the Clarendon area, said the ordinance is doing little to stop the spread of the virus while hurting main street businesses that are in danger of closing.
La Cocina VA Opens Cafe on Columbia Pike
“Our goal is to open a cafe where people want to go and spend their money, independent of the mission,” says Freshman, a seasoned restaurateur whose own portfolio includes Spider Kelly’s, Thompson Italian (he’s a partner) and a forthcoming coffee shop called The Freshman, slated to open this fall at National Landing.
Investing in Food and Drink Entrepreneurs with Nick Freshman
Nick Freshman, founder of Mothersauce Partners and owner of Spider Kelly's joined us to discuss venture capital and the hospitality industry and what the future of the restaurant industry looks like. Mothersauce Partners is supporting the next generation of food and drink entrepreneurs with venture capital and advisory services.
From Creative Writing Major to Restauranteur & VC w/ Nick Freshman, Mothersauce Partners
Nick Freshman is the founder of Mothersauce Partners, a venture capital funded ecosystem for the food and beverage industry. Mothersauce Partners aggressively shortens the traditional timeline to achieve profit for food and drink concepts by bringing to bear experience, connections and a suite of services that is largely absent in investing.