This year's winning D.C. dish at Maison Bar à Vins. | Deb Lindsey The 2026 Eater Awards, presented by Capital One, brought some of the most memorable dishes, new restaurants, and culinary talent into the spotlight, both nationally and locally. This year, we honor winners in the following ca tegories: D.C.’s  Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, Best New Bakery, Dish of the Year, and Best New Late-Night Hot Spot. Here are the award recipients generating the biggest buzz across D.C.’s dining landscape.  Eater is partnering with select Eater Award winners to offer special dining perks now through January 31, 2027. To access these exclusive perks, create an Eater account or download and create an account on the Eater app for iOS. (Terms apply) ...read more read less