Bar Louie, a handsome Windy City import anchored in Gallery Place, will open on Monday, June 25th. Its massive horseshoe bar with stylish photos on the walls sets the stage for conviviality over martinis and appealing American fare – small and large plates, burgers, salads, pizza, etc. (701 Seventh St. NW; 202-638-2460).
Logan at the Heights, an industrial-chic American restaurant from David Winer (Logan Tavern and Merkado Kitchen), will open this weekend in gentrifying Columbia Heights; its soaring space features super-sized photos of the old-fashioned neighborhood buildings that are being replaced by towering condos and big-box stores – a transformation that can also be observed while sitting on its sweeping outdoor patio (3115 14th St. NW; 202 797-7227).