The Eater DC’s “38 Must-Visit Restaurants in the DC Area” list was updated this week with a “summer refresh,” offering a selection of culinary destinations that put DC and its suburbs in the spotlight. There are currently four Maryland restaurants on the list (last updated August 14), two of which are in Montgomery County and two in Prince George’s County:

J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse (8606 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring): The chef-driven chophouse and fresh seafood eatery opened in 2022 by Montgomery County restaurant owner and caterer Jerry Hollinger, who is also at The Daily Dish and Dish & Dram. In addition to its dinner options, the restaurant launched a “lavish brunch buffet every Sunday last summer with homemade items like slow-roasted ribeye with fresh herbs and garlic, spicy honey chicken, house-cured gravlax, crab-stuffed deviled eggs, brioche French toast with local berries, frittata with local eggs, cherry tomatoes, basil, candied onions and fontina, and many more options.

Melina (905 Rose Ave., North Bethesda): The inspiration behind Melina was the desire to pass on traditional Greek recipes and techniques, but with a creative twist. Chef Dimitri Moshovitis explained that after years in the restaurant industry, he saw how Greek cuisine had evolved and he was looking for a new opportunity to showcase modern Greek cuisine. The timing to start a new business seemed right when he met Chef Aris Tsekouras, owner of Microwheat Bakery. Dimitri felt inspired by Aris’ ideas and thought that together they could create wonderful things. The restaurant has been open since the end of 2021.

2Fifty Texas BBQ (4700 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park): 2Fifty describes itself as simple, affordable and unforgettable. According to the restaurant, “2fifty BBQ, an acclaimed barbecue joint, is known for its unique approach to traditional American barbecue. Their style is deeply rooted in the Texas barbecue tradition, known for its emphasis on smoking meats over low heat for extended periods of time.”

Pennyroyal Station (3310 Rhode Island Ave., Mt. Rainier): According to the restaurant, “Erin Edwards, co-owner of Pennyroyal Station, was looking for a home in Maryland’s Mount Rainier neighborhood when she was shown space in a historic building that originally housed First National Bank in the early 1900s. She was struck by the idea of ​​opening a new restaurant as a cornerstone of the community she now calls home. Edwards teamed up with Chef Jesse Miller, with whom she had worked at Bar Pilar, a neighborhood bar and restaurant that pioneered DC’s 14th Street, and industry veteran Garrick Lumsden to bring Pennyroyal to life. Together, the team transformed the 1,600-square-foot space in the Singer Building into what they envisioned as a gathering place for the Mount Rainier community. In the naturally-lit restaurant, which is furnished with marble, tile and the team’s personal touches, Chef Jesse Miller serves his creative take on comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pennyroyal is your neighborhood hangout for everything from weeknight meals and casual meals to special occasions, but always with a welcoming atmosphere where you can come as you are.”