Washington, D.C
The 10 Best Food Halls in Washington, DC
In recent years, food halls have become as much a part of the DC food scene as restaurants themselves. Until recently, out-of-towners knew about Eastern Market and maybe Union Market but weren’t necessarily excited to try a new food hall during their visit. Nowadays, suburbs like Arlington, Chevy Chase and Silver Spring have globally-focused food halls that are conveniently located near metro stations, while newer ones in DC proper are just as regionally-focused as their counterparts. These 10 food halls give you the best opportunity to try all the DMV has to offer in one spot.
La Cosecha is a stellar Latin American food hall and home to the Michelin-starred El Cielo.
Brian Cicioni
La Cosecha is focused on the flavors of Latin America. The bi-level main hall is the festive area, where you’ll find vendors specializing in favorites like pupusas, arepas and pollo a la brasa. If you want to see the main hall at its most energetic, attend during a soccer match or the bi-monthly Salsa Social sessions.
While the main hall is where the action is, there are two restaurants with separate seating areas, each a completely different experience. Apapacho is run by a Mexican-born couple who have worked in kitchens from Santiago de Chile to Copenhagen. The focus is on Mexican street food, including breakfast tacos and vegetarian options. In the main hall, Arcay Chocolates stands out, thanks to its artfully-designed bonbons with flavors like churro, marzipan and tamarind. But at El Cielo, you can wash your hands in chocolate without leaving your table. The first Colombian restaurant to be awarded the coveted Michelin star has two tasting menus where presentation is paramount to the point where your server will create fog at your table to mimic the experience of drinking morning coffee in the Colombian mountains.
1280 4th St NE
Love, Makoto is a culinary love letter to Japan.
Brian Cicioni
Chef Makoto Okuwa is a Nagoya, Japan native, and this food hall is his culinary love letter. In the main hall, you can order ramen bowls, curry rice and soft-serve ice cream from one of the touch menus. Donuts are filled to order with Japanese-flavors like matcha and yuzu.
For more upscale dining, head to one of the three stand-alone restaurants, each specializing in a different form of Japanese cooking. Dear Sushi has an omakase experience that’s quite affordable. At Hiya Izakaya, you can watch (and sample) 10 different meats and vegetables prepared over binchotan charcoal. If you prefer to do the grilling yourself, grab a table at Beloved BBQ. It has the best variety, as you can try grilled meats as decadent as Wagyu A5 and sushi with a one-to-one fish-to-rice ratio (the truffle salmon sushi is also topped with gold flakes). The plant-based soba salad with spicy sesame dressing is as delicious as any meat or fish item you’re likely to try.
200 Massachusetts Ave NW
Luna Hall started in DC and has since branched out to Ellicott City and Wheaton, with Rockville and Tyson’s Corner locations also in the works. If you’re looking to experience DC’s Chinatown in one spot, this is the place. The best food spot is Dumpling District, which is at the end of the food hall, so it’s best to try the vendors in reverse. Try all of their rainbow soup dumplings if you have no dietary restrictions, as each flavor is noticeably different (chicken and shrimp/zucchini are the two best non-pork options). It’s also worth trying the buns, which are pan-fried on the bottom. Luna Hall DC also has a sizable bar and ample seating, where you’ll see many young professionals working on their laptops while drinking bubble tea from Kung Fu Tea. Other notable options include Taiwanese fried chicken and poke.
625 H St NW
Solaire Social features 10 vendors.
Brian Cicioni
If you’re only going to try one item from one vendor among the different DC food halls, it should be the picanha steak from Fire Pit at Solaire Social. Chef Gui Gonzalez grills the top sirloin cap over a gas-powered grill with a charcoal tray beneath. The southern Brazil native seasons the meat only with salt in order to bring out its flavor — and that flavor is significant to the point where you don’t even need the green sauce that comes on the side. There are nine other vendors, including Kati Roll Wala and Pau & Sophia’s Thai Kitchen. The latter is run by a couple from Myanmar, so it’s best to start with the Burmese noodle salad. It’s served warm with a moderate spice level and crispy onion that adds a bit of crunch.
Solaire isn’t the only food hall on this list with an ice cream vendor, but it’s the only DC-area food hall with one that specializes in the flavors of West Africa. Anyone who has been to Lagos should recognize the toy danfo buses next to the bottles of malt beverage imported from Nigeria. Shuga x Ice’s popular flavors include Love Nwantinti, which is malta-flavored, as well as Gbas Gbos, a spicy chocolate ice cream. And it’s not just spicy by ice cream standards — it’s comparable to West African pepper soup in terms of heat level.
8200 Dixon Ave
The Heights is the kind of place you bring an out-of-towner if you want to impress them.
Brian Cicioni
The Heights is the kind of place you bring an out-of-town tourist if you want to impress them. Vendors include the South Indian DC Dosa and Middle Eastern Yasmine, which is one of the best food spots at the much larger Union Market. If you don’t get a drink from the bar, try a Cuban coffee at Saoco, where you can get a taste of Miami’s Little Havana in the DC suburbs. And save room for dessert at the first Mimi’s soft-serve location. The flavors rotate in and out but tend to be ones you’d find in Japan, like black sesame, ube and matcha.
5406 Wisconsin Ave
Food from Slice Joint and Hi/Fi Taco at The Roost
Brian Cicioni
Unlike other DC food halls, The Roost focuses as much on drinks as they do on dining, making it feel more like a neighborhood hangout than a typical food court. There are two bars, each with a different focus. Show of Hands has more than 200 different whiskeys to choose from, while Shelter is The Roost’s beer bar with more than 50 beers on tap.
The pizza at Slice Joint is slightly oily on the bottom with a thick, crispy crust. According to Roberta’s alumna Rachael Marie, who is now part of the Roost team, the pizza was inspired by Prince Street Pizza in Lower Manhattan (it’s square and more airy than Detroit-style). Meanwhile, Hi/Fi Taco seems less concerned with recreating a food truck from Mexico City and more into offering a handful of fun interpretations like Taco Night in America, which is served with the sometimes scoffed-at crunchy tortilla. But it’s the soft-shell mojo braised chicken taco that stands out the most, with its mix of smooth avocado crema and mildly spicy enchilada sauce.
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
The Square is home to Kiyomi Sushi by Uchi.
Brian Cicioni
While you’ll find pizza and a sushi restaurant with a very affordable 30-minute omakase option at The Square, the Spanish food stands out the most. That’s mainly because of Casa Teresa, which is a sit-down restaurant with a tapas corner and extensive Spanish wine menu. Chef Rubén García’s other concepts at The Square include Jamón Jamón, Junge’s and Brasa, where you can enjoy meat and veggies grilled to order.
Nativo Coffee opens four hours before the other vendors and serves breakfast items that reflect the owners’ Jamaican and Venezuelan heritage. The Cafe Bombom is their signature latte and the one drink you must try. It’s as sweet as any dessert and as tasty as any Vietnamese iced coffee you’ve ever had. If fermented tea is more your thing, check out Brindle Boxer Kombucha.
1850 K St NW
Union Market has the most volume and best variety of any DC food hall.
Brian Cicioni
If you only have time to visit one DC food hall, Union Market should be the one. A whole district has sprung up around it to the point where the area is now an ideal home base when visiting the city. Old warehouses and national ice cream brands like Van Leeuwen mix with high-rise condos and new hotels like the Hotel Nell-Union Market. Pizza, ramen and ice cream stalls share space with vendors serving Korean tacos, Japanese omelets and classic British cuisine. There’s even a Ladurée cart near one of the entrances. Head up to the 21-and-over rooftop where you can drink and play lawn games behind the iconic Union Market letters.
1309 5th St NE
Upside on Moore
Brian Cicioni
Upside on Moore is conveniently located above the Rosslyn Metro station, and you can also walk here from Georgetown via the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge. Lili’s and Ghostburger tend to get the longest lines, while KAM & 46 has the most interesting menu items. Just picture a 5,200-mile culinary bridge from Oahu to the Philippines. There, Spam and poke share menu space with Philippine-influenced dishes like crispy garlic calamansi wings and pancit, is a traditional noodle dish.
1700 N Moore St
Western Market is a diverse food hall located on the grounds of George Washington University.
Brian Cicioni
No relation to Eastern Market, Western Market is a food hall located on the grounds of George Washington University. Standout vendors include Bandoola Bowl, which is the only Burmese spot at a food hall in DC proper. My Cake Theory, known for an appearance on the Food Network, has a pop-up location with limited seating here. While the cupcakes aren’t build-your-own at the Western Market location, they are the best tasting (and looking) you’ll find in any DC food hall.
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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WASHINGTON (7News) — If you’ve got plans around D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia this weekend, you’ll want to stay flexible.
The forecast brings a mix of warm temperatures, sunshine, and a few rounds of showers and storms—especially Saturday and late Sunday.
Here’s a simple, hour-by-hour style breakdown so you can plan ahead.
Saturday: Warm Front, Clouds, and Spotty Storms
Morning (6 AM – 12 PM)
Mostly cloudy to start
A few early showers possible, especially toward the MD/PA border
Temperatures climbing through the 60s into the low 70s
What’s happening: A warm front is lifting north, bringing in milder air.
Afternoon (12 PM – 5 PM)
Highs reach the mid-70s
Clouds may break at times
Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop
Storm window: 2 PM – 7 PM
About a 50% chance of rain
Severe risk is low, but not zero
Possible:
Brief heavy downpours
Gusty winds
Maybe even small hail in isolated spots
Good news: Not everyone sees rain—but keep an eye on the sky.
Evening & Night (After 7 PM)
Storm chances linger early, then fade
Skies turn partly cloudy overnight
Lows drop to the mid-50s
Winds become light
Most of the night should be quiet and comfortable.
Sunday: The Pick of the Weekend
Morning
Dry and pleasant
A mix of sun and clouds early
Afternoon
Sunny and warmer
Highs in the low 80s
Light southwest breeze
This is your best outdoor day—great for parks, brunch, or yard work.
Sunday Night (After Midnight)
Clouds increase
Showers likely after midnight (70% chance)
Lows in the mid-50s
Winds shift from the north
Rain becomes more steady and widespread overnight
Looking Ahead (Late Sunday into Monday)
A cold front approaches from the northwest
Best chance for rain: Sunday night → Monday morning
Rainfall totals:
Generally 0.10″ to 0.25″
Locally higher in spots
Storms are possible, but:
Limited instability
Severe weather risk remains low
Weekend Planning Tips
Saturday:
Keep plans flexible—have a backup indoor option in the afternoon
Sunday:
Get outside early—it’s the best weather window
Sunday night:
Expect rain if you’re out late or traveling
The Big Picture
This weekend is part of a warming trend, with temperatures climbing from the 70s into the 80s. But with that warmth comes multiple chances for showers and storms, especially as weather fronts move through the region.
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Mom finds out daughter with autism was sexually abused at DC school week after it happened
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains content that may be uncomfortable to some readers. Discretion is advised.
WASHINGTON (7News) — A mother said she learned her 13-year-old daughter was sexually abused in a D.C. school when a detective contacted her a week after it happened. She said the school never notified her.
7News sat down with the mother on Friday, while her daughter was being evaluated and interviewed by detectives. We’re not sharing the mom’s identity to protect her daughter.
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The mom said she got a call Sunday night, “regarding my daughter and a sexual assault that happened at school involving my daughter last Monday.”
However, it didn’t come from the place or people she said she counted on.
“I never got a phone call from the school, an email, a text, nothing to say,” said the mom. Nothing happened until a week later.
That’s when a detective called and told her what happened.
“She was forced to give oral sex to a student in school,” said the mom.
Her 13-year-old daughter is disabled, autistic, and has challenges communicating.
The mom said she was sending her daughter to school without knowing what happened.
“I noticed a little behavior, emotional changes,” said the mom. “When I got that call now, it makes sense to, you know, what you because of what she had experienced at school and to come home and she didn’t say anything or no one had called me and just like it breaks my heart.”
7News obtained a copy of the police report, which confirms the youth investigative branch is investigating what happened to her daughter as sexual abuse. It shows that a Kelly Miller Middle School social worker reported it to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) last week.
“I just hope that I can be able to get her back on the right track. From all the trauma, on top of trauma,” said the mom. “To be able to grow and not have to hold that in the back of her head that she experienced in school, which should have been her safe place.”
7News started reaching out to DCPS just after 12:30 p.m. to ask if the students suspected of the abuse have been removed from the school, and why parents wouldn’t have been notified about the incident. They did not get back to us until after our first report aired. They did not answer either question. They provided the following statement.
A district spokesperson provided this statement:
At DC Public Schools (DCPS), student safety and wellbeing are paramount, and the district treats any allegation of sexual misconduct with the utmost seriousness. DCPS will continue to cooperate with law enforcement as this matter is investigated.
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and our obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we are unable to provide comment on individual student cases.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault or abuse, the National Sexual Assault Hotline can be accessed by calling 1-800-656-4673.
WASHINGTON – A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, according to the Associated Press. Instructure, the company behind Canvas, did not immediately respond to questions about whether the system was taken down as a precaution or knocked offline, the AP reported.
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The hacking group posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed. Many school systems and universities in the Washington, D.C. region rely on Canvas as their primary learning management system.
In Montgomery County, school officials said access to the platform will remain unavailable “out of an abundance of caution” while they work to understand the impact of the incident and any potential vulnerabilities. Families were urged not to log in until MCPS and the myMCPS Classroom vendor resolve the issue.
The University of Maryland said it does not yet know when Canvas will return to service.
Canvas Cyberattack DC-Area School Systems Affected
Montgomery County Public Schools
Canvas (myMCPS Classroom) owned by Instructure Inc., is used by the school district as its learning management system. Due to a reported global cybersecurity concern involving Canvas, and impacting numerous school systems, universities, corporations in Maryland, other states, and worldwide, thus access to myMCPS Classroom has been disabled.
Out of an abundance of caution, access to the system will remain unavailable while we work to better understand the full impact of the incident and any potential vulnerabilities involving information connected to the platform. Please do not attempt to log in to the platform until MCPS and the myMCPS Classroom (Canvas) vendor have resolved this problem.
At this time, appropriate MCPS technology and security staff are continuing to assess the situation and coordinate with the vendor. We understand this disruption is frustrating and appreciate your patience as this work continues.
myMCPS Classroom provides access to student information such as grades, assignments, attendance, and course materials, and is an important tool for students and families to monitor academic progress. Additional information on how students can access resources and functions in myMCPS Classroom will be provided as soon as possible.
Updates will be shared as soon as additional information becomes available.
University of Maryland
Canvas may appear to be up right now, but please to not use it. DIT Security is not confident the system is safe to use right now. Please check back here before using Canvas.
For our faculty who use Canvas, we have created this guidance, and we will continue adding resources tomorrow. Please stay in touch with your students as we adapt to this evolving situation.
Prince George’s County Schools
There has been a cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, our Learning Management System.
Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, notified us of a global cybersecurity incident affecting 275 million users across numerous educational institutions. We have been informed that PGCPS was one of the many impacted organizations. While personal information including names, emails and Student IDs was impacted, NO sensitive information, such as dates of birth, passwords, financial information, was involved. PGCPS does not store that type of sensitive information or parent information in Canvas.
We are using this as an opportunity to reinforce the importance of exercising caution when communicating by email and remaining vigilant regarding suspicious messages, spam, phishing attempts, or other potentially fraudulent communications.
We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in close communication with Instructure.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Due to the ongoing issues with the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), AACPS will operate schools on Friday, May 8, 2026, without the use of the LMS. The Virtual Academy will also remain open with altered instructional delivery that will also not use the LMS. Further instructions will be communicated from the school principal. The latest information regarding the breach and the status of school district operations can be found at www.aacps.org/canvasbreach.
Prince William County Public Schools
We are aware of the error appearing when accessing Canvas and are actively working with the vendor to resolve it. The issue is not just impacting PWCS, and is widespread and national in scope. We will provide updates when the vendor has resolved the issue.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associated Press and previous FOX 5 reporting.
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