Bethesda's 'Savor Bethesda' Restaurant Week Returns

Local chefs and the Bethesda Urban Partnership highlight the area's vibrant dining scene.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Bethesda, Maryland's annual 'Savor Bethesda' Restaurant Week is back, showcasing the city's thriving culinary offerings. Ruslan Falkov and Mykola Yudin, co-founders and chef of local restaurant Ruta, along with Jason Liu from the Bethesda Urban Partnership, appeared on Good Day DC to promote the event and spotlight the neighborhood's status as a regional dining destination.

Why it matters

Bethesda has long been known as an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C., but the city has also developed a reputation for its diverse and innovative restaurant scene in recent years. Events like 'Savor Bethesda' help drive foot traffic to local eateries and promote Bethesda as a dining hub, supporting the city's small business community and economic development.

The details

The 'Savor Bethesda' Restaurant Week features special prix fixe menus and promotions at dozens of participating restaurants throughout the downtown Bethesda area. This year's event is expected to draw thousands of diners to sample the neighborhood's culinary offerings, which range from upscale fine dining to casual eateries.

  • The 'Savor Bethesda' Restaurant Week runs from February 23-29, 2026.

The players

Ruslan Falkov

Co-founder and head chef of Ruta, a local Bethesda restaurant.

Mykola Yudin

Co-founder and head chef of Ruta, a local Bethesda restaurant.

Jason Liu

Representative from the Bethesda Urban Partnership, an organization that promotes the city's economic development.

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What they’re saying

“Bethesda has long been known as an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C., but the city has also developed a reputation for its diverse and innovative restaurant scene in recent years.”

— Jason Liu, Bethesda Urban Partnership (Good Day DC)

The takeaway

Events like 'Savor Bethesda' help drive foot traffic to local eateries and promote Bethesda as a dining hub, supporting the city's small business community and economic development.