Eater and Capital One Host Exclusive Dinners in NYC, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Eater's insider access comes to life in a series of buzzy-yet-intimate events for Capital One cardholders.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Starting this spring, Eater and Capital One are hosting exclusive, one-night-only dinners at the year's most anticipated new restaurants in New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. The events take Eater's insider access and bring it to life in a buzzy-yet-intimate event for Capital One cardholders.

Why it matters

This partnership between Eater and Capital One provides an exclusive opportunity for Capital One customers to experience the most exciting new restaurants in major U.S. cities before the general public. It leverages Eater's reputation for discovering culinary trends and emerging talent.

The details

The Dinner Party series will kick off in Chicago on April 23 for a night at The Radicle, a Midwest-meets-Italian concept. On May 14, the event will be held in New York City at Dean's, a buzzy British seafood spot. The series will conclude on June 18 in Washington, D.C. at Rye Bunny, which marks the return of the Tail Up Goat gang. In addition to the dinners, Eater will also release a new video series called 'Now Open' presented by Capital One, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the openings.

  • The Dinner Party series will kick off in Chicago on April 23, 2026.
  • The New York City event will be held on May 14, 2026.
  • The Washington, D.C. event will take place on June 18, 2026.

The players

Eater

A leading food and dining publication that provides insider access to the most exciting restaurants and culinary trends across the country.

Capital One

A major financial services company that is partnering with Eater to host the exclusive Dinner Party series for its cardholders.

The Radicle

A new Midwest-meets-Italian concept restaurant opening in Chicago.

Dean's

A buzzy new British seafood restaurant opening in New York City.

Rye Bunny

A new restaurant opening in Washington, D.C. that marks the return of the Tail Up Goat gang.

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The takeaway

This exclusive dining series provides Capital One cardholders with a unique opportunity to experience the most anticipated new restaurant openings in major U.S. cities, leveraging Eater's reputation for discovering culinary trends and emerging talent.