04/06/2026
The way people order food in the DMV has changed dramatically over the last few years. Dark kitchens—also known as ghost kitchens, virtual kitchens, or cloud kitchens—have become a major part of the local food scene. These delivery-focused operations allow chefs and restaurant groups to serve customers without the overhead of a traditional dining room, making it easier to offer creative menus and reach more neighborhoods across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Dark kitchens have become a major part of the local food scene.
