Wendy Osefo, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, expressed interest in opening a Nigerian lounge this season. So, she enlisted the help of former Real Housewives of Atlanta husband Peter Thomas in the first episode. They met at his scene-y Baltimore club Bar One to further discuss her vision and timeline.

The upscale tapas spot in Fulton served as the backdrop for Robyn Dixon and Mia Thornton to discuss a heated argument that took place at castmate Karen Huger’s spring fling event. They started off with a pink champagne margarita, then Dixon selected the crab quesadilla and Thornton the Caesar salad—with no croutons—as an entree.

Ahead of the first cast trip to Miami this season, the ladies all took a field trip to scenic Bluemont Vineyard. Within minutes of being seated, accusations were hurled and arguing ensued like clockwork. However, it didn’t stop the women from enjoying a wine tasting. For food, they got flatbreads, spinach dip, crab dip, and baked brie.

Mia Thornton and her husband Gordon met with the former’s “best friend” Jacqueline in episode two to catch up at the lively local chain’s newer Potomac outpost. Thornton ordered a mojito with a rice bowl, while Gordon got the Colada Shop’s best-selling Cuban sandwich. Ironically, it’s the only Potomac restaurant The Real Housewives of Potomac has showcased so far this season.

Candiace Dillard Bassett and Robyn Dixon’s friendship has been contentious all season, so the two finally decided to hash out their issues over glasses of sparkling rosé at Smashing Grapes in episode 10.

Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant hosted the first live show for their podcast Reasonably Shady at the sleek Silver Spring theatre this spring, and the housewives pregamed with large cups of wine from the lobby bar. Ashley Darby pointed out she “only drinks on weekends,” even though the event was on a Wednesday.

The season premiere began with Robyn Dixon meeting Charrisse Jackson Jordan for lunch at wellness-oriented chain True Food Kitchen in Bethesda. The duo shared a flatbread, and to wash it down, rosé sangria for Dixon and sparkling rosé for Jackson Jordan.

In episode two, Gizelle Bryant trekked through the rain to meet Robyn Dixon to gossip over breakfast at the roaster’s Hyattsville home base. Bryant snacked on apple cider and warm coffee cake while Dixon opted for the G.O.A.T. bagel — an open-faced bagel topped with avocado mash, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and Old Bay.

Dupont’s adults-only golf bar and food hall Swingers served as the perfect subterranean spot for Ashley Darby and Candiace Dillard Bassett to discuss some off-season drama that was eventually made public. Bassett ordered TuTaco’s gringa: a flour tortilla with pork pastor, pineapple and cheddar cheese tucked inside, topped with avocado salsa, onions, and cilantro.

On episode 12, Ashley Darby hosted ladies’ night at the stylish Dupont club. The well-dressed table got the party started with pricey shots of Don Julio 1942 followed by rounds of draft beers. For food, they ordered oysters and a seafood tower overflowing with shrimp and crab legs.

For Karen Huger’s “Grand Dame and Friends” live show at Dupont’s legendary comedy club, Gizelle Bryant ordered the big table baskets of French fries, soft pretzel sticks, and mozzarella sticks. Mia Thornton’s drink order was a gin and tonic with a double twist and lime, while Ashley Darby doubled down with Casamigos tequila and a beer. Candiace Dillard Bassett didn’t know DC Improv serves bar food, so she ate dinner at home beforehand.