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10 DC Area Restaurant Openings We’re Excited About This Month
OCTOBER 1, 2024
“Barcelona-born chef Pepe Moncayo has delved into Japanese and Singaporean cuisines at his other local restaurants, Cranes and the now-closed Jiwa Singapura. His forthcoming restaurant at the Arlo Hotel will be a return to his Catalonian roots—in fact, Arrels means “roots” in Catalan. Expect modern Spanish fare centered on a charcoal grill.”
Foodie and the Beast
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
“Pepe Moncayo is the executive chef at Cranes and the new Arrels. That word “roots” in Catalan and is Chef Pepe’s latest restaurant concept, set to open at the Arlo Washington DC hotel this fall. Chef is from Barcelona, one of our favorite cities, and his menu will showcase a modern take on classic Spanish cuisine.”
World Paella Day!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
“Thank you @fox5dc for having @chefpepemoncayo on #GoodDayDC for World Paella Day! Check out the segment to see which paella dishes were featured! FYI—one of the paella dishes will be at Chef Pepe’s new restaurant called @arrelsdc, which is opening this fall!”
Most Anticipated Fall Openings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
“Arrels, which means “roots” in Catalan, pays homage to chef Pepe Moncayo’s Spanish heritage in the new Arlo Washington DC hotel. Look for modern takes on classic dishes from Barcelona, Andalucia, and beyond, with charred vegetables and tapas brought to life via a state-of-the-art Spanish oven and grill. Moncayo is best known for his work at Penn Quarter’s Japanese-Spanish mainstay Cranes.”
Enamórate de Washington, DC: Nuevas Atracciones, Hoteles y más te esperan
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
“Arlo Washington, DC no se queda atrás, este hotel de 12 pisos y 445 habitaciones abre en un edificio histórico que data de 1882. No te pierdas su alberca y terraza con vistas panorámicas y una experiencia culinaria a cargo del galardonado chef Pepe Moncayo.”
What’s Hot in Washington, DC
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER, 2024
“Arlo Washington, DC, Fall: Arlo Hotels is expected to debut its seventh hotel and first in Washington, DC. The 12-story, 445-room hotel will incorporate and preserve the city’s oldest conventional apartment building, The Harrison, which has stood since 1882. Arlo Washington, DC will boast a pool and rooftop lounge with retractable floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace, as well as Arrels, a restaurant and bar helmed by award-winning DC chef Pepe Moncayo.”
New offerings make Washington DC a must-visit fall destination
AUGUST 29, 2024
“Arlo Hotels is expected to debut its senventh hotel and first in Washington DC. The 12-story, 445-room hotel will incorporate and preserve the city’s oldest conventional apartment building, The Harrison, which has stood since 1882. Arlo Washington, DC will boast a pool and rooftop lounge. With retractable floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace, as well as Arrels, a restaurant and bar helmed by the award-winning DC chef Pepe Moncayo.”
Salamander and Arlo hotels, headline-worthy restaurants and new White House Visitors Center among reasons to visit
AUGUST 22, 2024
“Arlo Hotels is expected to debut its seventh hotel and first in Washington, DC. The 12-story, 445-room hotel will incorporate and preserve the city’s oldest conventional apartment building, The Harrison, which has stood since 1882. Arlo Washington, DC will boast a pool and rooftop lounge with retractable floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace, as well as Arrels, a restaurant and bar helmed by award-winning DC chef Pepe Moncayo.”
The Latest Dish
AUGUST 14, 2024
“In the third quarter, Pepe Moncayo is slated to open Arrels, a modern Spanish restaurant (arrels means roots in Catalan), in the Arlo DC, at 333 G St. NW.”
At Arlo DC Hotel, award-winning Chef Pepe Moncayo brings a vibrant culinary experience to life.
AUGUST, 2024
“A native of Barcelona, Chef Moncayo infuses his rich Spanish heritage into every dish across the hotel's diverse dining venues. At Arrels Restaurant, guests can savor a modern twist on traditional Spanish cuisine, with a focus on open-fire cooking that brings out deep, authentic flavors. The menu features classic tapas, updated plates, and crafted cocktails, all served in a lively and welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Spain.”
Coming Soon
FALL, 2024
“Projected opening: Fall 2024 333 G Street NW Chef Pepe Moncayo will be opening his latest culinary venture, Arrels, at Arlo DC this Fall.”