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Two of America's most beautiful new restaurants are located just a short drive away for many Maryland diners.

The Robb Report recently released its list of the most beautiful new restaurants in America for 2025, and two are located in Washington, D.C.

According to the publication, the list includes awe-inducing spaces ranging from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first Brooklyn restaurant to Crying Tiger, a Chicago eatery that takes you on a journey through Southeast Asia courtesy of chef Thai Dang.

Here's a look at the D.C. eateries that made this year's list:

Located in The Morrow Hotel at 222 M St. NE, Marcus DC offers a blend of modern American cooking and Black culinary traditions drawn from D.C. to Ethiopia and beyond, according to the restaurant's Instagram profile.

Here's what The Robb Report had to say about the space:

"Influences pulled from across the African Diaspora have woven their way into the restaurant’s design courtesy of Kamille Glenn, founder of dsgnrswrkshp. She tapped nearly two dozen artists to bring the place to life, making for a burst of kaleidoscopic colors and movement across the interiors. Those bold, bright hues appear on a canvas with a crisscrossed design inspired by Black braided hair, made by Washington, D.C. native Autumn Spears, and in a vibrant collaged piece that depicts scenes from Black life, created by artist Brandon Coley Cox. Marcus DC is anchored, though, by a large, abstract collage by Derrick Adams, in an ode to identity that makes quite the statement."

Since 1906, The Occidental has welcomed world leaders and Beltway locals alike for classic fare and an insider's perspective, according to the restaurant's website. The eatery, located at 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, relaunched this year under new ownership.

Here's what The Robb Report had to say about the space:

"The Occidental opened its doors back in 1906 and has been a haven for statesmen and A-listers ever since, since it’s located just a mere two blocks from the White House. The spot relaunched this year under Starr Restaurants, and the team tapped renowned designer Ken Fulk to usher in a new era. Now, each room at the eatery represents a specific slice of American culture, though all share the same old-world glamour. One dining room is entirely enveloped in green velvet, inspired by a vintage Cristofle box; another shows off oil portraits of 20th-century presidents. This is a place seeped in history and intrigue."

See the full list of America's most beautiful new restaurants.

One person is in critical condition and three others remain hospitalized Friday after a Christmas tree caught on fire in a Bethesda, Maryland, home on Christmas Day.

Flames broke out at a single-family house in the 10300 block of Fleming Avenue at around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, causing more than $400,000 in damages, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.

“They indicate that they had not wanted a tree in a while,” Piringer said Friday morning. “They had some old lights from the 80s on the tree and we believe there was some kind of malfunction according to what they saw.”

Fire officials believe there was an electrical issue with the power strip that ignited the tree.

As of Friday morning, the family remained hospitalized with serious injuries from the fire, including burns and smoke inhalation, Piringer said in a post on X. All of the people who were hurt are adults and at least one is in critical condition.

A dog was also found unconscious and rescued by firefighters. The Great Dane was resuscitated by a veterinarian.

“Residents indicate that they heard a pop,” Piringer said.

Piringer said in a statement on X that it all started in the living room when a power strip near the Christmas tree made a loud noise.

“The fire was actually discovered by the residents even before the smoke alarm activated,” Piringer said Friday morning. “They reacted quickly but they attempted to find a fire extinguisher. In the few moments of that, the room erupted into flames, catching a nearby couch and some other combustibles on fire.”

By the time firefighters arrived, the flames had spread throughout the first floor, leaving significant structural damage.

“The fire extended very rapidly,” Piringer said. “Everybody got out.”

About 65 firefighters responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the fire.

The family who lives in the home is now displaced.

Fire officials initially said five people had been injured. But Piringer later clarified that four people were injured in a Friday update.

Below is a map of where the fire took place:

WTOP’s Jessica Kronzer contributed to this report.

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