Neighboring Brookland is enjoying a restaurant blitz.

Brookland’s Finest Bar & Kitchen (from the owners of The Pug and Solly’s) officially opened June 9. Location: 3126 12th St. NE. Facebook page

Smith Public Trust (from the owners of Smith Commons) is in soft open mode until after the World Cup. Location: 3514 12th St NE. View the menu here.

Steel Plate (from the owners of Rustik) opened June 25 and will offer a 20% discount to diners until June 29. Location: 3523 12th St. NE. View the menu here.

Brookland Pint (from the owners of Meridian Pint) anticipates a late July opening in Monroe Street Market.