Open Door DMV

Magazine

Stories from the community.

Bilingual features, profiles, and guides about the Latino businesses shaping the DMV.

Top Latino-Owned Restaurants to Watch in the DMV

Cover story

Top Latino-Owned Restaurants to Watch in the DMV

From Salvadoran pupusas in Hyattsville to Peruvian ceviche in Falls Church, here are the family-run kitchens redefining the DMV's food scene this year.

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Open Door DMV — Issue 01
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Why Local Businesses Need More Than Google Maps
Business Stories

Why Local Businesses Need More Than Google Maps

A pin on a map tells you where a business is. It doesn't tell you who runs it, why it exists, or why it's worth your loyalty.

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Meet the Entrepreneurs Building the DMV Community
Business Stories

Meet the Entrepreneurs Building the DMV Community

Three local founders — a baker, a stylist, and an accountant — on what it really takes to open the door and keep it open.

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The Caribbean Flavors Quietly Shaping DC Kitchens
Culture

The Caribbean Flavors Quietly Shaping DC Kitchens

From jerk-spiced brunches in Petworth to Dominican mangú served at midnight, Caribbean cooks are rewriting DC's food map.

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Block by Block: How DMV Neighbors Are Rebuilding Local Power
Community

Block by Block: How DMV Neighbors Are Rebuilding Local Power

Mutual aid pantries, micro-grants, and neighborhood WhatsApp groups are doing what city hall sometimes can't.

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The Small-Shop Style Guide: Spring Looks From DMV Boutiques
Lifestyle

The Small-Shop Style Guide: Spring Looks From DMV Boutiques

Linen, color, and a little bit of attitude — five looks pulled entirely from independent shops across the region.

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