by Anna Spiegel

Washington is about to receive a wave of new tasting rooms from ambitious young chefs, including Aaron Silverman's fine dining concept near Rose's Luxury, and part of Eric Ziebold's upcoming restaurant, Kinship. First in line: Masseria, a haute Italian spot from former Bibiana toque Nick Stefanelli.

The 47-seat dining room and outdoor lounge is slated to soft-open for dinner on Tuesday, July 21; the official debut is set for August 4. The design of the space, located in the midst of working warehouses near Union Market, takes industrial chic to a new level. A heavy, rust-hued door opens into a courtyard set with outdoor sofas, fire pits, and planters growing basil, rosemary, and sage for the kitchen. 

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