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EXPLORATION STARTS HERE Explore the world at the National Geographic Museum! Featuring a variety of changing exhibitions, from hands-on experiences to legendary artifacts, the museum showcases the work of National Geographic explorers, photographers, and scientists.
EXHIBITION OPEN FEB �� � SEPT ��
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Farragut Square Metro stops on the Orange, Blue, Red, and Silver Lines.
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Some of the hottest events around the area this month
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Nine new restaurants to try— and fun, heart-pounding ways to work off the calories
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Neighborhoods: Find the best in Shaw, one block at a time
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Inspiring images by us and you
20 FLIPPIN’ OUT FOR FILIPINO FARE
D.C.’s hottest ethnic food trend has diners lining up to dig in.
22 YE OLDE MEETS NEW
In Alexandria, Va., history and modern indulgences abound.
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58 Be Well
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At Union Market’s Rappahannock Oyster Bar, order a sampler platter and consult the chalkboard map to see where each variety originates. When you’re done slurping, the check arrives with a souvenir postcard. wheretraveler.com/ seizethestay
Welcome to April in D.C., one of the capital’s most glorious months. It’s a great time to stroll o tdoors a on the owerin trees and work p an appetite for some local fare. My go-to spot for sa plin a variet of tast bites is nion arket. With more than 30 artisan vendors in 47,000 s are feet, o an s ore appahanno k iver oysters, Indian-style crepes from DC Dosa and l s io s i e rea fro ri klin prin s. ( alted ara el es, please ) f o need a pi k e p, there s alwa s that stea in po r over or rea latte from Peregrine Espresso. Enjoy the city and its springtime bounty!
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“From the Chesapeake Bay, we get incredible oysters, crabs and more.”
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A: So much! D.C. has an amazing culinary legacy, with great French chefs like Jean-Louis Palladin and Michel Richard, but there wasn’t a lot of diversity in cuisine. Now we see Mexican, Spanish, Greek, Filipino, Ethiopian, Japanese—the world is right here in our city.
from Asturias, a seafoodeating region in Spain, so I love fresh seafood. From the bay, we get incredible oysters, crabs and more. I recently opened a restaurant in Maryland celebrating the local seafood, Fish by José Andrés.
Q: How did it feel to earn two Michelin stars last year for minibar?
Q: Can you share a memorable dining experience you’ve had while traveling?
A: I was once a 14-yearold boy looking into the kitchens of Michelinstarred restaurants in Barcelona. Now to earn two? I am so proud of my team. And it motivates us to keep pushing our creativity even more.
A: I recently visited Asturias for my annual winter pilgrimage to eat oricios, or sea urchins. They’re so briny and yet so sweet at the same time.
Q: What’s one must-see for a first-time visitor to D.C.?
A: In my home. I am with my wife and my three daughters, and on a perfect day, we go to the farmers market, then cook a wonderful family meal.
A: Seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. I’m 4
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Snap a Photo
Ringed by memorials and cherry trees, the Tidal Basin (pictured) is especially photogenic at sunrise. 2
See the Light
Stained-glass windows create mesmerizing patterns of color inside the Washington National Cathedral. 3
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Georgetown's Book Hill neighborhood is home to several top galleries in charming row houses. 5
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As baseball season begins, fan faves like Jayson Werth take the field at ationals ar .
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With multiple stages and a free performance every night, the Kennedy Center buzzes with creativity.
Through April 16
National Cherry Blossom Festival Spring in D.C. brings stunning natural beauty and the crowd-pleasing events of this annual celebration. Honoring Japan’s 1912 gift of cherry trees, the fest draws more than a million visitors and locals who stroll beneath the boughs and take in spectacles like kites soaring above the National Mall (April 1), a parade down Constitution Avenue (April 8), pictured above, and a waterfront fireworks show (April 15). Most events free. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org 8
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“Spy Sites of Washington” The capital, of course, has long been a hotbed of covert affairs. At the International Spy Museum, H. Keith Melton and Robert Wallace discuss their new book and reveal true tales of tradecraft (KGB lipstick pistol, at left) and double crosses. $15. 6:30 p.m. 800 F St. NW, spymuseum.org
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IN APRIL John Mayer April
The singer-songwriterguitarist stops by Verizon Center on “The Search for Everything” World Tour. From $93. verizoncenter.com
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey April -
At EagleBank Arena, the circus performs its “Out of This World” farewell tour. From $15. eaglebankarena.com
Filmfest DC April -
Venues around the city screen films from around the world—and host chats with directors and critics. $11, some events free. filmfestdc.org
Bard’s Birthday April
Folger Shakespeare Library parties with sword-fighting demos, crafts and cake. Free. folger.edu
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Fun Home
Just steps from the White House, National Theatre has been staging popular productions, sometimes with POTUS in the audience, since 1835. Among the Broadway shows that had their try-outs here are “Hello, Dolly!” and “West Side Story.” Now “Fun Home” (above), the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, makes its D.C. premiere at the historic venue. Catch the riveting tale based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir about the mysteries of her childhood. From $48. Times vary. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, thenationaldc.com 10
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Infinity Mirrors The free, timed-entry tickets may be hard to score, but this exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum is worth the challenge. Artist Yayoi Kusama’s installations include six immersive rooms that dazzle the senses. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, hirshhorn.si.edu
The Washington Ballet April -
Dancers take the Warner Theatre stage for works by Balanchine, Tharp and Ratmansky. From $25. washingtonballet.org
Smithsonian Craft Show April -
At the National Building Museum, find creations by 100-plus artists. $17 entry. smithsoniancraftshow.org
Georgetown French Market April Shoppers browse discounted wares in this family-friendly festival “en plein air.” georgetowndc.com
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Casolare
Michael Schlow’s newest spot explores Italy’s coastal and southern regions, with dishes like polpette (meatballs). 2505 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.625.5400, casolaredc.com
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Celebs Giuliana and Bill Rancic’s glam dining room stars modern takes on favorites, like lobster caprese. 650 K St. NW, 202.204.4480, rpmrestaurants.com
New restaurants to try now
IN D.C.’S red-hot dining scene, the furious pace of restaurant openings gives
diners endless choices for delectable cuisine. At Chevy Chase’s Kobo inside Sushiko, brothers Piter and Handry Tjan present an artfully delicious Japanese kappo-style tasting menu (plus a vegan one Monday through Wednesday). Indian street food shines at Bindaas (facing page) in Cleveland Park, where hungry visitors tuck into James Beard-nominated Vikram Sunderam’s savory chaat snacks and Goan pork pao sandwiches. In Capitol Hill, Michelin-starred Pineapple & Pearls takes guests on an elegant Instagram-worthy journey, while at Navy Yard’s laid-back Whaley’s (above), eaters chill with raw bar dishes and riverside views. Northeast’s emerging Ivy City draws foodies with The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse’s honey hot-smoked salmon “candy” and Pidzza s rkish atbreads. i in (For details, see listings starting on page 43). 12
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James Beard-winner Fabio Trabocchi serves his house-made ricotta tortelloni in a retro dish. 4445 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.450.1312, sfoglinadc.com For more great food in the city, visit wheretraveler.com
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Mangia! Tasty new spots for Italian
A cornuco pi a o f new restaurant s i n D.C. se r ve s up tast y di she s l ike Indi an st re e t food at B i ndaas.
ON THE MOVE Classes for dropping in and working out
YES, THIS CITY claims a burgeoning restaurant scene (see page 12),
but that doesn’t have to translate to widening waistlines. ashin tonians tend to be a fit b n h, so it s no s rprise that options for staying active here are vast. One trendy workout? Indoor cycling on stationary bikes, as the lights go down and the music cranks up. At SoulCycle ($30/class), a Michelle Obama fave, the rides occur in a nightclub-esque atmosphere that mixes cardio with some dance-y choreography. Flywheel ($28/class, including shoes) often attracts more-competitive types with its stadium layout and display board ranking riders on resistan e, aden e and power. oth o panies o er ltiple locations in D.C. and a choice of 45-, 60- or 90-minute classes led by instructors who know how to motivate. For more great places to work out in the city, visit wheretraveler.com
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Joy of Motion Learn choreography
With the guiding principle that “dance is for everyone,” these studios offer classes ranging from jazz to zumba. $19. Three locations, joyofmotion.org
Pure Barre Sculpt those muscles
During 55-minute sessions, small isometric moves aim for a long, lean look. $29. Nine area locations, purebarre.com
Yoga District Strike a pose
his community-run nonprofit draws both beginners and bendy pros for its large selection of classes. $11.35. Seven locations, yogadistrict.com
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S t udios ac ro ss t he c i t y offer fi t ne ss c l asse s, ranging f ro m i ndo o r c ycl ing to j az z dance and st rength-bui ldi ng yo ga.
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Near U Street NW, Shaw hits the spot for food. Follow expats to Chercher for Ethiopian, or indulge in a Tasty Burger “adult” milkshake. At Asian-inspired Kyirisan and Michelinstarred Kinship, the dishes are pretty and yummy. Chercher 1334 9th St. NW, 202.299.9703, chercherrestaurant.com Kinship 1015 7th St. NW, 202.737.7700, kinshipdc.com Kyirisan 1924 8th St. NW, 202.525.2942, kyirisandc.com Tasty Burger 2108 8th St. NW, 202.768.9292, tastyburger.com
From indulgent treats to arty kicks, cool duds and edgy art, some of the District’s raddest retail is located right here.
Buttercream Bakeshop 1250 9th St. NW, 202.735.0102, buttercreamdc.com Bucketfeet 1924 8th St. NW, 202.847.3294, bucketfeet.com Frank & Oak 1924 8th St. NW, 202.499.1458, frankandoak.com Long View Gallery 1234 9th St. NW, 202.232.4788, longviewgallerydc.org (Clockwise from top)
When it comes to quaffs, Shaw pours some of the city’s best. At Espita, smoky mezcal is the spirit of choice, while at Right Proper, craft suds are on tap (and in tanks). Beardnominated Columbia Room offers three areas for sipping, but only the handsome Tasting Room (left) requires a reservation.
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NW, 202.316.9396, columbia roomdc.com Espita 1250 9th St. NW, 202.621.9695, espitadc.com Right Proper 624 T St. NW, 202.607.2337, rightproperbrewing.com
There’s no question that Shaw is fun. Groove to big names and indie acts at 9:30, or discover Go-Go music at The Howard, a Duke Ellington haunt. In the mood to “Netflix and chill”? The new Landmark cinema offers the latest flicks, plus a bar and oversized leather seats. 9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930, 930.com
The Howard Theatre
620 T St. NW, 202.803.2899, thehowardtheatre.com
Landmark Atlantic Plumbing Cinema 807 V St. NW, 202.534.1965, landmarktheatres.com
Columbia Room, Buttercream Bakeshop, Kyirisan, Bucketfeet. (Facing page) The Howard Theatre
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Flippin’ Out for Filipino Fare D.C.’s hottest ethnic food trend has diners lining up to dig in. By Amy Alipio
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THE WORD SPREAD QUICKLY through the foodie grapevine: Bad Saint—a snug 24-seat restaurant in D.C.’s Columbia Heights neighborhood—was very, very good. But it didn’t take reservations. The line outside started forming at 4:30 p.m., an hour before the place opened for dinner. That still didn’t guarantee getting a seat. Then Bon Appetit named Bad Saint the #2 Best New Restaurant in the U.S. for 2016. Now, getting in requires an epic wait and the kind of logistical planning worthy of Navy SEAL Team Six. So what are the dishes sending Bad Saint fans to foodie heaven? Try sinigang stew, pancit noodles, chicken adobo and ukoy fritters—mouth-waterers you might not have heard of, unless you’re a Filipino. Follow that savory aroma of fried garlic, and it’ll lead you to other D.C.-area restaurants making their mark with Filipino fare. Think Purple Patch, in Mount Pleasant; Bistro 7107, in Arlington; and Timpla, a popup supper club. Filipino dishes also appear on not-exclusively-Filipino menus at such places as TenPenh Tysons and Cathal Armstrong’s forthcoming Kaliwa in Southwest. “It’s such an exciting time for the Filipino food scene in D.C., mainly because people are so much more supportive and willing to taste our food,” says Rita Cacas, who organized a Philippine food symposium at the country’s embassy last fall. “We grew up with only a handful of cafeteria-style ‘turo-turo’ shops, and even fewer full-service Filipino restaurants,” says Katrina Villavicencio, a co-founder of Timpla supper club. One of these early pioneers was the now-closed, white-linen Manila Restaurant, located in Georgetown, where former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos sang at a 1991 private dinner hosted in her honor. “Previous generations paved the way. New generations are willing to take bigger risks,” says Villavicencio. Started by four Filipino-American millennials who met at a family party, Timpla dinners take place in locations throughout D.C. The intimate gatherings of about 10 to 15 people feature a five-course menu of Filipino dishes updated with contemporary techniques. At one recent dinner, Timpla chefs transformed balut—the infamous street food consisting of a nearly fully developed duck embryo boiled and served in its shell—into the more palatable-sounding “potato espuma cooked in duck stock and topped with crispy duck skin.”
“Our dinners reveal what D.C. is like, because they take place in houses throughout the city and are hosted by locals,” says Villavicencio. “You’ll get a peek into the underground dining scene and be in the company of residents of all different backgrounds, occupations and interests.” Purple Patch is less underground than Timpla and accommodates more diners than Bad Saint. Co-owner Patrice Cleary grew up in Massachusetts learning how to cook Filipino dishes from her mother. When Cleary opened her restaurant in 2015, her mom’s home cooking served as inspiration. Customer favorites include Mama Alice’s lumpia (fried spring rolls) and sisig (marinated pork belly and shoulder served on a sizzling platter with bird’s eye chili, onion and a raw egg). “Our food represents history and culture that has been shared through generations. What we are able to do now is showcase more of our cuisine, which maybe we were more apprehensive about when we first started,” Cleary says. Realtor Manny Tagle also wanted to feature traditional Filipino fare in an upscale way when he opened Crystal City’s Bistro 7107—named after the number of islands that make up the Philippines—in 2013. Serving Philippine flavors “with a twist,” the bistro features dishes such as crispy pata (pork leg), kare kare (oxtail in a peanut sauce) and pancit (a rice noodle dish). How do D.C.’s Filipino restaurants compare with those in other U.S. cities? “It’s about on par with New York and the West Coast,” says James Beard Award-winning food writer Todd Kliman, “although Bad Saint may be the best of the bunch.” Whether Filipino food is a flash in the pan or a lasting addition to the city’s restaurant landscape remains to be seen. But Purple Patch’s Cleary has no doubt: “We are definitely here to stay.”
W H E R E TO E AT From buzzed-about spots to an underground pop-up, you can find Filipino fare across the D.C. region. BAD SAINT
3226 11th St. NW [no phone] badsaintdc.com BISTRO 7107
513 23rd St. South Arlington, Va. 571.312.4155 bistro7107.us KALIWA
Scheduled to open in fall 2017 at The Wharf in D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront PURPLE PATCH
3155 Mt. Pleasant St. NW 202.299.0022 purplepatchdc.com TENPENH TYSONS
7900 Westpark Drive McLean, Va. 703.910.3096 tenpenhtysons.com TIMPLA
Pop-ups at varied locations; for notifications, join the e-mail list on the website. timpladc.com
DELICIOUS DISHES
(From left) “Adoring Dilaw,” aka chicken with turmeric, at Bad Saint; a raw oyster from the chefs of Timpla
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Across the river from D.C., Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, enchants with a heady mix of history and modern-day indulgences. By Jennifer Barger
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WITH A COBBLESTONE lane or two, redbrick sidewalks and colonial-era buildings (including the circa 1767 Christ Church, home parish of George Washington and Robert E. Lee), Old Town Alexandria remains one of the greatest hits and pit stops for fans of early-American history. After all, handsome, well-dressed George danced here (at Gadsby’s Tavern, still open as a museum/restaurant hybrid), Robert E. Lee’s Revolutionary War-hero dad Harry “Light Horse” Lee made his home here, and early Scottish merchants helped make Alexandria one of the busiest colonial ports in the late 18th century. That tricorn-hatted quaintness, so familiar to me after living in Washington, D.C., for more than two decades, still resonates in the walkable, historic burg just nine miles from the U.S. Capitol. But on my recent evenings and afternoons
there, I’ve been getting a feel for Old Town’s other charms: buildings from the turbulent, hoop-skirted Civil War period (Alexandria is the inspiration for PBS’s Union hospital drama “Mercy Street”), restaurants dishing up modern Southern fare and one of the best indie boutique scenes on the East Coast. “It’s so easy to stroll around the main parts of Old Town, and there’s such a cool patchwork of history and modern businesses,” says Ashley Valanzola, who last year founded the walking tour company Discover Alexandria. Her most popular trek? A “Mercy Street”-themed jaunt taking in sites like the Carlyle House (where the real-life Green family lived, currently a historic house and museum) and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (where the Union hospital that’s the center of the drama would’ve picked
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Dozens of indie boutiques entice with vintage and new clothing, housewares and a smattering of antiques. up potions). Though “Mercy” was filmed in Richmond, fans (myself included) can geek out on the old-school pharmacy’s slightly creepy collection of hand-blown glass medicine bottles (what is Cretprec anyhow?) and weathered mortars and pestles. Handsome TV surgeon Dr. Jed Foster (actor Josh Radnor) isn’t anywhere in sight, but I tell myself he might drop in momentarily with some smelling salts. Other guided trips, including a running tour, take in the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, as well as Market Square, both touchstones in the long and complicated history of African-Americans in Alexandria from slavery onward. “They’re such powerful locations, and people react so strongly,” says Valanzola. Propelled perhaps by all this history and Virginia’s location on the edge of the South, the restaurant scene veers between down-home comfort and uptown foodie. That’s perhaps no more apparent or plate-cleaning tasty than at the new Hen Quarter, where, on a recent Saturday, two girlfriends and I tucked into fried chicken and cheese-flecked biscuits in a two-level space decorated with a bourbon-bottle chandelier and weathered wood. “This doesn’t look like what I think of as ‘Ye Olde Town,’” remarked one pal, as she downed the last of an herbaceous mint julep. Nearby, second-floor speakeasy PX Lounge beckons for me to once again climb the rickety stairs to the dark, vintage wood bar for retro cocktails with inspired local ingredients (tobacco, local honeycomb). I’ve also slurped many a briny oyster while taking in the dazzling views of the Potomac River at the cavernous, fish-centric Blackwall Hitch. The just-opened Megg Rolls feels more “new Virginia” than old, too, with its beachy vibe and walls covered in retro album covers (think The Cars, Zeppelin).
Still, owner and Alexandria native Meghan Baroody knows her comfort chow. Her cafe serves up eggrolls stuffed with down-home fillings like mac and cheese and chicken parmesan. “I’d been working in restaurants and bars in the area for years, and I love Old Town’s relaxed vibe,” says Baroody, who, when she’s not wokking and rolling her savory treats, hangs out nearby at old-school watering hole Chadwicks. “It’s the kind of place where you can stroll in wearing a hoodie and a baseball cap to watch the game,” she says. Me, I’m often dressed more fashion blogger than sports fan when I’m hitting these short, row house-lined blocks, since my favorite Old Town pursuit is shopping. Dozens of indie boutiques (more than most ‘hoods across the river in D.C.) entice with vintage and new clothing, housewares and a smattering of antiques. King Street, the main drag since colonial times, buzzes with personal favorites like The Hour, where I’ve scored colorful vintage cocktail shakers and bar napkins, and Red Barn Mercantile, where owner Amy Rutherford oversees a den of cozy sofas, decor books and intoxicatingly scented candles. “We keep trying to refine the mix, which is something I think Old Town itself is doing,” says Rutherford. Dropping in on a couple of my topchoice clothing shops reinforces Rutherford’s claim: the brands and stock here rival that of D.C., and heck, N.Y.C. At new, haute-end The Hive, I try on a floral Rag & Bone dress that’s one part rocker, two parts lady and paw through feathered earrings from Lizzie Fortunato. Nearby, at Bishop Boutique, I can’t resist buying a pair of velvet floral pumps by Kate Middleton fave L.K. Bennett. They’re retro yet oh-so cool—just the thing I could wear to one of those fabulous balls George W. went to back in the day.
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(From top) Strolling down King Street; shrimp jambalaya at Blackwall Hitch; an Instagram-worthy display of vintage barware at The Hour. (Facing page) Old Town Farmers Market at Market Square
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Bluemercury Lovers of beauty products could spend hours in this bright boutique, browsing the shelves for the latest and greatest in makeup, skincare and haircare. Big brands like Trish McEvoy and Bobbi Brown are well represented, but cult favorites like La Mer and Oribe also draw fans. With so much to peruse, choosing the right potions may be challenging. Luckily, “tester” bottles give commitment-phobes a hint, while knowledgeable staff members offer expert, no-pressure advice. Hours vary for each location. 3059 M St. NW, 202.965.1300; 1619 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.462.1300; Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.289.5008; 600 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.0005, bluemercury.com
Luxury complex for coveted labels Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Arc’Teryx, plus restaurants Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Momofuku, Centrolina, Fig & Olive. Tesla dealership. Hours vary. 10th St. NW (between H and I), 202.289.9000 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown or Metro Center THE COLLECTION AT CHEVY CHASE
High-end boutiques in Maryland, just north of D.C. line. Jimmy Choo, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren. Saks Fifth Avenue and Brooks Brothers nearby. Hours vary by store. 5471-5481 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 301.654.2690 Metro: Friendship Heights FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY
Airy, light-filled mall with Nordstrom, Macy’s, 170-plus shops (Kate Spade, Apple, Coach, Aveda, J. Crew) and large food court. Mon.-Sat.
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10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.2400 Metro: Pentagon City POTOMAC MILLS
Largest outlet mall in Virginia with more than 200 stores (Nordstrom Rack, H&M, Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus). IMAX theater, 25eatery food court. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. I-495 to I-95 south about 20 miles to Exit 158B. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, Va., 703.496.9330 RESTON TOWN CENTER
Pedestrian-friendly zone with fountain square and pavilion that transforms into an ice-skating rink in winter. Galleries, specialty shops (South Moon Under, Appalachian Spring), restaurants. Hours vary. Take Dulles Toll Road west to Reston Parkway, 11900 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.579.6720
TYSONS CORNER CENTER
Largest mall in the metropolitan area has 300-plus shops, restaurants and a cineplex. Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, L.L. Bean, Lego, West Elm, Zara. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.893.9400 TYSONS GALLERIA
Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, plus 100 other upscale shops (Chanel, Gucci, Michael Kors, Prada). Restaurants (Legal Seafoods, P.F. Chang’s). Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Exit I-495 at 46A. 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.827.7730
ANTIQUES
THE BRASS KNOB ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUES
Since 1981, a source for antique hardware (door knobs, lighting fixtures, ironwork, glasswork) dating from 1870 to 1940. Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-
6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 2311 18th St. NW, 202.332.3370 GOODWOOD
American vintage, specialty goods and antiques in a U Street mainstay since 1994. Wooden dressers, animal skulls, shaving supplies, jewelry. Mon.-Sat. noon7 p.m., Sun. till 5 p.m. 1428 U St. NW, 202.986.3640 Metro: U St.-Cardozo MISS PIXIE’S FURNISHINGS AND WHATNOT
Wacky window displays and a neon pink exterior, auction-bought furniture and decor (globes, mirrors, vintage postcards). Delivery. Daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1626 14th St. NW, 202.232.8171 Metro: U St.-Cardozo
APPAREL MEN
AVENUE JACK
In a rustic shop made with reclaimed wood, clothing from lines like Original Penguin, Banks, Levi’s, plus playful accessories, gifts by
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Beekman 1802, Herschel Supply Co. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.887.5225 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) DURKL
Inside Maketto, streetwear (hoodies, baseball caps, workshirts, T-shirts). Mon.-Wed. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs. till 11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sun. till 5 p.m. 1351 H St. NE, 202.838.9972 FRANK AND OAK
Canada-based company’s line of minimalist clothing with whimsical details. Accessories by New Era Special Edition; sneakers by Saucony, Puma, Red Wing. Mon.-Fri. noon7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.499.1458 Metro: ShawHoward U HUGH & CRYE
Shirts (dress, casual) and blazers designed to fit 12 body types from slim to athletic. Accessories (pocket squares, ties, vintage pins). Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. noon4 p.m., Sun. by appointment only. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.250.3807 Metro: Navy Yard
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INTERMIX
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Seattle-based, century-old outfitter of “built to last” outdoorsy jackets, shirts and accessories, all with a lifetime guarantee. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 1534 14th St. NW, 202.759.9570
On-trend clothing, denim, jewelry, accessories. Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, J Brand, Alexis Bittar, Herve Leger. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 3300 M St. NW, 202.298.8080
Since 1984, niche selections, popular book signings. Instore OPUS book machine prints and binds books for authors in minutes. Coffee shop (from 8 a.m. daily). Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.8 p.m. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.364.1919
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Posh urbanites and rockers flocking to this Logan Circle shop for established brands and up-and-comers Religion, Brown Label, Anzevino & Florence. MUTINY, Blackbird grooming products. Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun till 6 p.m. 1734 14th St. NW, 202.332.7447 Metro: U St.-Cardozo
Carolyn Misterek’s minimalist leather goods (backpacks, handbags, clutches) in neutral tones. Inside Brewmaster Studios. 1921 Sunderland Place NW, 202.429.1894
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Upscale consignment for clothing, jewelry, handbags, plus new items. Michael Kors, Gucci, Rebecca Minkoff. Mon.Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1809 14th St. NW, 202.588.7311 Metro: U St.-Cardozo ELLA RUE
High-end consignment from Palm Beach to Paris. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, J. Brand. Accessories, shoes. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 3231 P St. NW, 202.333.1598
BILLY REID
THE HIVE
Renowned designer’s collection with a Southern touch. Rugged button-ups, derbyready suits, accessories like K Swiss shoes and distressed leather handbags. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 3211 M St. NW, 202.499.6765
From hip founder of The Shoe Hive, an Old Town boutique featuring clothing by trend-setting brands (Rebecca Taylor, Current Elliott, Veronica Beard, Jenni Kayne, Equipment). Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.7105
DENADA
Virginia Arrisueno’s knits mixing traditional Peruvian elements with modern flair. Shawls, tops, beanies. Personal stylist in studio. Mon., Wed., Fri. noon-4 p.m. 52 O St. NW, Studio #302, 202.361.6507
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HU’S WEAR
Airy boutique with clothing and accessories by Megan Park, Bruno Grizzo, Salvor and Guilty Brotherhood. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 pm. 2906 M St. NW, 202.342.2020 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
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Sunny spot reselling contemporary labels (Diane Von Furstenberg, Burberry, Theory, Milly, Chloe). Items arrive daily, and discounts vary by tag dates. Mon.-Tues., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Fri. till 7 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 1702 Connecticut Ave. NW, 2nd floor, 202.667.1122 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) THE PHOENIX
Since 1955, well-appointed Georgetown boutique for clothing by Eileen Fisher, White + Warren, Yansi Fugel, Lilla P. Delicate jewelry, plus fine art and decor from Mexico. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.6 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. 1514 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.338.4404
BEAUTY
BE CLEAN STUDIO
Light, bright industrial chic studio for all-natural beauty brands (women and men), made locally in small batches. By appointment. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. 52 O St. NW, 503.939.5455
BOOKS
KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE
Indie bookstore with full-service restaurant and bar opened in 1976. Foodie events, live music, patio. Sun.Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 24 hours. 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont Circle (North)
SACRED CIRCLE
Shop dedicated to spirituality, metaphysics, holistic healing and the environment. Music, crystals, gifts. Readings (tarot, palm) upstairs. Free parking. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 919 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9309Metro: King St.
CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES
THE INDIAN CRAFT SHOP
At Department of the Interior since 1938, outlet for American Indian artists to market their crafts. Basketry, carvings, kachinas, beadwork, plus outdoor sculpture garden. Visitors provide photo ID to enter the building. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. and the third Sat. of each month 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1849 C St. NW, 202.208.4056 LOOPED YARN WORKS
Residence-like shop encouraging in-store knitting. More than 30 brands of yarns, patterns, needles, notions. Weekly classes, events. Tues.Sun. from 11 a.m., Tues. and Thurs. till 9 p.m., Wed. and Fri. till 7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. till 5 p.m. 1732 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.714.5667 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES
One of the world’s largest fair trade organizations for artisans in 38 countries. Indonesian freshwater pearl earrings, Peruvian backgammon games, all with a printout of the item’s story. Hours vary by location. 915 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.684.1435 Metro: King St.;4959 Elm St., Bethesda, Md., 301.718.3465 Metro: Bethesda
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EGG BY SUSAN LAZAR
New York designer’s upscale baby/children’s clothing with a celebrity following. Layettes, rompers, full outfits in fun patterns and designs, plus accessories (hats) and swimsuits. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1661 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.338.9500 MARBLES THE BRAIN STORE
Puzzles, games with an educational bent, plus challenging activities. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 131 American Way, Oxon Hill, Md., 301.839.2579
GIFTS & HOME DECOR
APPALACHIAN SPRING
Since 1968, handcrafted jewelry, scarves, art glass, toys, home decor. Hours vary by location. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.682.0505. Metro: Union Station ; 1415 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.5780 ; 1641 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md., 301.230.1380 ; 11877 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.478.2218 ICONSDC.COM
Online catalogue of unique gifts with a D.C. theme. Plaster models, ornaments, posters, architectural prints, sports objects. Some handmade, one-of-a-kind. Corporate gifts. 844.426.6732 IRISH WALK
Old Town boutique represents the Emerald Isle with housewares, apparel, jewelry, other keepsakes. Guinness collectibles, rugby apparel, hand-knit sweaters, Irish wedding accessories, imported food, Belleek ware. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 415 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.0118 Metro: King St. RED BARN MERCANTILE
Cozy, bright shop for home decor, kitchen, bath, plus furniture, gifts, games, toys for children. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. until 7 p.m.,
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Two-level Anglophile haven for hand-stitched English bridle leather luggage, briefcases. Fine stationery, ostrich-handled golf umbrellas. Onsite gallery featuring local artists. Mon. noon-7 p.m., Tues.-Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till 8 p.m. Also by appointment and curbside service. 2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.333.2266
Beadazzled
Since 1989, specializing in one-of- a-kind jewelry and gifts from around the world, plus a vast selection of beads and beading supplies. Something for everyone and every budget. Friendly knowledgeable staff. 1507 Connecticut Ave NW www.beadazzled.com • 202.265.2323
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Bright subterranean shop carrying whimsical decor like Jonathan Adler animal vases, Henry Allen metallic piglets, Wolfum gifts, Marimekko textiles. Cookbooks, stationery. Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1608 20th St. NW, 202.387.7117 Metro: Dupont Circle (North); 6927 Laurel Ave., Takoma, Md., 240.467.3982 URBAN DWELL
Fun shop featuring “handpicked” selection of accessories for men and women, whimsical decor, kitchen and bath products, gifts for babies/children. Mon.-Tues. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Fri. till 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1837 Columbia Road NW, 202.558.9087 WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Books, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, items inspired by the history of the White House. Jackson Place: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.4 p.m. H St.: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Visitor Center: Mon.Sun. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 740 Jackson Place NW (NW corner of Lafayette Square) Metro: Farragut West or McPherson Pl; 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.208.7031; 1610 H St. NW, 202.218.4337
JEWELRY
BEADAZZLED
Shop for DIY inspiration specializing in collectible African beads, gemstones,
Designer Consignment for Women
Dupont Circle ~ 202.667.1122 ~ Secondi.com
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seedbeads, metals, organics, plus large selection of cords, wire and chain in a creative, welcoming environment. Also finished jewelry by local designers. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1507 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.265.2323 Metro: Dupont Circle (North); 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Va., 703.848.2323 BLOOM
Extensive collection of handmade jewelry Open Every Day & Evenings 113 King St. | Alexandria, VA 22314 703.549.8530
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Inspired Gifts from the Nation’s Capital Home+Decorative | Posters+Prints Collectibles+Limited Editions | Office+Library Sports+Leisure | Corporate Gifts & Awards
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Turkish-born husband-andwife owners’ shop for sterling silver pendants, handmade necklaces, earrings, “evil eyes,” home decor (wall tiles, mirrors), D.C. souvenirs. Jewelry by local artists. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. 1719 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.621.9049. Metro: Dupont Circle (North)
gemstones. Engagement/ wedding. Inside Brewmaster Studios. 1921 Sunderland Place NW, 202.429.1894 THE SILVER PARROT
Silver and gold contemporary jewelry and Native American pieces. Repairs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 113 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.8530 Metro: King St.
SHOES
BISHOP BOUTIQUE
Women’s accessories and shoes with brands like Gorjana, Loren Hope, Danielle Nicole, Loeffler Randall, LK Bennett. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 815-B King St., Alexandria, Va., 571.312.0042
LENKERSDORFER
BUCKETFEET
Sister store to Liljenquist & Beckstead since 1993. Fine wristwatches by Patek Philippe, Breitling, Cartier, Panerai plus fine jewelry from Roberto Coin, Chopard, Bulgari. Skilled technicians for repairs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.506.6712
Inside The Shay complex, fun shop for lace-up and slip-on sneakers bearing the whimsical designs (pineapples, bicycles, etc.) of artists around the world. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. till 6 p.m. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.847.3294 Metro: Shaw-Howard U
LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD
Since 1979, watches by Bulgari, Cartier, Rolex, Chopard. Bell & Ross timepieces “designed for professionals,” Tacori diamond rings, David Yurman bracelets. Hours vary by location. Tysons Galleria (watch store), 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.448.6731; Westfield Montgomery, 2412 Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, Md., 301.469.7575; Fairfax Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703.749.1200; Westfield Annapolis, 1660 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Md., 410.224.4787
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BUTTERCREAM BAKESHOP
Beard-nominated Tiffany McIsaac’s filled croissant “flakies,” hand-painted cookies, plus breakfast, Compass Coffee. Mon. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 1250 9th St. NW, 202.735.0102 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq UNION MARKET
Food hall with local “artisan” vendors plus Salt & Sundry home decor, Follain cosmetics, Peregrine Espresso, Rappahannock Oyster Co., John Mooney’s Bidwell restaurant. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.8 p.m. 6th St. & Neal Place NE
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Sights National Geographic Museum The National Geographic Society’s headquarters brings the pages of the 129-year-old organization’s iconic namesake magazine and television shows to life. Through September, “Earth Explorers” lets visitors play NGS experts in the field on various immersive adventures, like diving into the lives of deep-sea creatures via a replica submersible and tracking migrating animals from a simulated balloon ride soaring high above the African savanna. 1145 17th St. NW, 202.857.7700, natgeomuseum.org HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUMS AND GARDENS
On the town square, restored mansion of Alexandria founder John Carlyle, a Scottish merchant. Tours, exhibits, lectures. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. $5, children $3. 121 N. Fairfax St., Old Town Alexandria, Va., 703.549.2997
Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post’s residence with her czarist treasures, jewelry. Guided, audio, printed tours of mansion and gardens plus “special access” tours. Teas. “Friends and Fashion: An American Diplomat in 1820s Russia,” watercolors capturing envoy life in St. Petersburg, through June 11. Cafe, gift shop. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $18, seniors $15, college students $10, children (6-18) $5, under 6 free. Parking. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, 202.686.5807
DUMBARTON OAKS MUSEUM AND GARDENS
Site of the United Nations 1944 beginnings. A 19thcentury manse plus Philip Johnson-designed pavilion. Library for Byzantine, preColumbian and garden studies. Gift shop. Museum: closed through Spring. Ten-acre formal gardens: Tues.-Sun. 2-6 p.m. Museum free. Gardens $10, seniors $8, students/children (12 and under) $5. Arrange in advance for guided tours. 1703 32nd St. NW, 202.339.6400 FREDERICK DOUGLASS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Hilltop residence of the 19th-century orator and abolitionist, restored to its 1895 appearance with original objects. By guided tour only. Reserve in advance by calling or visiting website. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1411 W St. SE, 202.426.5961 Metro: Anacostia
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George Washington’s hilltop home by the Potomac River, with 14 rooms furnished per a 1799 inventory, plus newly revealed “Chintz Room.” The first couple’s tomb, gardens, blacksmith shop, 16-sided treading barn, reconstructed slave cabin. High-tech Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. Tours include “National Treasure” and slave life. “Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon,” artifacts (many excavated from the grounds) highlighting 19 enslaved people and their relationship with the first president, ongoing. Daily 9 a.m.- p.m. $20, seniors $19, children (6-11) $10, under 6 free. Discount packages avail-
able. Sixteen miles south of D.C. via G.W. Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, Va., 703.780.2000 OLD STONE HOUSE
Georgetown dwelling, alleged to be the oldest (1765) extant in city. Guides answer questions about the structure and furnishings from the colonial era. Daily noon-5 p.m. Garden open dawn to dusk. 3051 M St. NW, 202.426.6851 PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE
Restored retreat where Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation, site deemed a national monument by Bill Clinton in 2000. Education center. Guided tours only, reservations online. “American By Belief,” the 16th president’s policies featuring the immigration act signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1986, ongoing. Mon.-Sat. first tour 10 a.m., last tour 3 p.m. Visitor Center 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun. first tour 11 a.m., last tour 3 p.m. Visitor Center 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. $15, military $12, children (6-12) $5. 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, 202.829.0436 THE PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON HOUSE
The 1920s time capsule home to the 28th president after the White House. Objects owned by or given to Wilson during his presidency. Monthly vin-
tage game nights encouraging period attire. Check website for schedule. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, seniors $8, students $5, under 12 free. 2340 S St. NW, 202.387.4062 SEWALL BELMONT HOUSE
Now a feminist museum and library, Capitol Hill’s oldest house (1798, with parts dating to 1680), once the home of suffragette Alice Paul, drafter of the Equal Rights Amendment. Permanent galleries on suffrage and contemporary causes. HQ to the National Woman’s Party. Tours Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. ADA accessible. Gift shop. $8, members/under 7 free. Entrance on 2nd St. next to Hart Senate Office Building. 2nd St. NE & Constitution Ave. NE, 202.546.1210 Metro: Union Station TUDOR PLACE
Neoclassical (1816) Georgetown mansion, home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter, and 5.5-acre gardens. National Historic Landmark with largest collection of George Washington’s personal items other than at Mount Vernon. Garden tours ($3). Guided tours on the hour. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. $10, seniors/ college students/military $8, students (5-17) $3, under 5 free. Self-guided garden-
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Discover the town that George Washington called home, long before there was a Washington D.C. Stroll down historic King Street. Duck into a cozy eatery. Shop at an eclectic boutique. And ride the trolley to our scenic waterfront. You’ll agree, there’s always something new to find in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
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Bronzes of African-American Union soldiers, sailors; surrounding walls list 200,000 etched names of soldiers and officers. 10th St. & Vermont Ave. NW ; museum at 1925 Vermont Ave. NW (Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.6:30 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m.), 202.667.2667 Metro: U St.-Cardozo ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Interred here, thousands of veterans and government personnel. Changing of the guards every half hour. Daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Self-guided tours free; bus tour $12, children $6. 214 McNair Road, Arlington, Va., 877.907.8585 Metro: Arlington Cemetery Kennedy Gravesites—John F. Kennedy’s grave with eternal flame, beside grave of his wife Jacqueline and near graves of brothers Robert and Edward Tomb of the Unknowns— Gravesites of one unidentified soldier from each World War and the Korean War; Vietnam War soldier’s tomb empty since identification in 1998 Iwo Jima Memorial—Bronze Marine Corps Memorial near the Netherlands Carillon Women in Military Service for America memorial—Arch and Hall of Honor for nearly two million women of the U.S. armed forces Arlington House—Former hilltop home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
A 7.5-acre landscaped park of waterfalls, tableaux paying homage to the 32nd president. Bronze sculptures (some by George Segal) and bas-reliefs depict Roosevelt, wife Eleanor, dog Fala, plus scenes from the Depression through WWII.
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Accessible 24 hours. West Potomac Park along Basin Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian (half a mile) JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
At the Tidal Basin, John Russell Pope’s neoclassical marble monument for the third U.S. president and main author of the Declaration of Independence. Accessible 24 hours. Ranger talks every hour 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Bookstore. Parking (south side). South end of 15th St. SW, 202.426.6841 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
World’s largest library holds more than 130 million books, manuscripts, objects. Gutenberg Bible, re-creation of Thomas Jefferson’s founding collection. Herblock Gallery celebrating the editorial cartoonist’s work; “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture,” drawing from the personal
papers, films, radio and television broadcasts donated by Bob Hope and his family, both ongoing. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours. Free. Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, 202.707.8000; James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE, 202.707.9779 Metro: Capitol South MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL
The newest memorial on the National Mall commemorating the life and work of the civil rights leader. A nearly 30-foot-high statue of King emerges from a granite block, the Stone of Hope, and inscription walls bear his eloquent words. Accessible 24 hours. Northwest corner of Tidal Basin at the intersection of West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
The “Charters of Freedom”— Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence. Theater with free films. David M. Rubenstein Gallery, Visitor Orientation Plaza. ”Records of Rights,” personal documents of African-Americans, women and immigrants plus the 1297 Magna Carta, and “Public Vaults,” an interactive exhibition of documents, records, both ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. (Last admission at 5 p.m.) Gift shop. Free. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter rotunda on Constitution Ave. NW), 877.874.7616 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial NATIONAL APANESE AMERICAN MEMORIAL
Sculpture of entrapped cranes honoring JapaneseAmericans interned during WWII and Japanese-American soldiers who died during that war. Accessible 24 hours.
Intersection of New Jersey Ave., Louisiana Ave. and D St. NW, 202.643.8204 Metro: Union Station NATIONAL MALL
Pierre L’Enfant’s grand landscape from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. All memorials free, open 24 hours. U.S. Capitol—At the east end, home of the U.S. Congress since 1800 (Mon.Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). See Visitor Centers listings for more info. 202.225.6827, Capitol: 202.224.3121 Metro: Capitol South Washington Monument— World’s tallest freestanding masonry structure with elevator (closed until 2019 for repairs) to museum, observation deck. 15th St. NW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian Lincoln Memorial—Greekstyle temple with statue by Daniel Chester French.
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Visitors center daily 8 a.m.midnight. Gift shop. South of Constitution Ave. NW at 23rd St., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Korean War Veterans Memorial—The Pool of Remembrance, steel soldiers, granite relief. Independence Ave. & Daniel French Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) World War II Memorial— Neoclassical plaza dedicated to 400,000 American lives lost. 17th St. NW between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian (5 blocks) Vietnam Veterans Memorial—Maya Lin’s dramatic tribute inscribed with more than 58,000 names of dead or missing soldiers. Figurative sculptures honoring soldiers, nurses. Directories of names. Constitution Ave. NW between 21st & 22nd sts., 202.426.6841
Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) PENTAGON
U.S. Dept. of Defense HQ and nerve center for command and control. On-site memorial (accessible 24 hours) dedicated to 184 lives lost there in the 9/11 attack. Tours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reserve online at least one week prior. Group tours. Free. Army Navy Drive & Fern St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776 Metro: Pentagon SUPREME COURT
The nation’s highest tribunal. Justices convene October through June in public sessions. Lines form to hear whole arguments (seating starts at 9:30 a.m.) or three-minute portions (seating starts at 10 a.m.). Lines reform after lunch. When court isn’t sitting, lectures on the half hour from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-
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4:30 p.m. Free. Cafeteria, gift shop. Plaza-level entrance facilitates security checks for entry. First St. NE between Maryland Ave. & E. Capitol St., 202.479.3030 Metro: Capitol South
5:20 p.m. Gift shop, cafe, library (Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m.) Free. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW (14th St. main entry), 202.488.0400 Metro: Smithsonian
U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Presidential residence from the time of John Adams. Photo ops from north and south gates. Self-guided public tour requests must be submitted through a member of Congress at least 21 days ahead. Tours Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. See Visitor Centers listing for more info. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Metro: McPherson Sq or Farragut West
By architect James Ingo Freed, America’s only national memorial to genocide. More than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, four theaters, contemporary art, room for reflection. “Some Were Neighbors: Collaboration & Complicity,” analyzing what caused civilians to join Hitler or turn a blind eye to mass murder. “From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide,” examining three cases of ethnic cleansing: Rwanda, Srebrenica in BosniaHerzegovina and the Darfur region of Sudan. Daily 10 a.m.-
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Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the largest Roman Catholic
The Original Washington Monument Open 365 days a year. Located 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. on the George Washington Parkway. 703.780.2000 | mountvernon.org
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CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY
Founded in 1807, a bucolic graveyard sheltering the remains of John Philip Sousa, J. Edgar Hoover and Civil War photographer Mathew Brady. Today a popular spot for dogwalkers. Map online or at cemetery gates. See website for available walking tours. Grounds open dawndusk. 1801 E St. SE, 202.543.0539 Metro: Potomac Avenue or Stadium Armory CONTRABANDS AND FREEDMEN CEMETERY
The resting place of 1,700 African-American men, women and children who escaped slavery during the Civil War. Memorial with sculpture by Mario Chiodo, reliefs by Joanna Blake. 1001 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Va. DAR MUSEUM
HQ of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. More than 30 rooms in period/ regional styles, important genealogy library. “An Agreeable Tyrant: Fashion After the Revolution,” clothing from 1780-1825 set in period rooms, through April 29. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Tours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1776 D St. NW, 202.628.1776
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basilica in North America and one of 10 largest churches in the world blends Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Undercroft of more than 70 chapels and oratories. Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tours: free audio or guided Mon.-Sat. 9-11 a.m. and 13 p.m., Sun. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Cafeteria, gift store, book shop. 400 Michigan Ave. NE, 202.526.8300 Metro: Brookland-CUA
Sights FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY
World’s largest collection of First Folios, multimedia exhibit hall with film, active Globe-like theater, concerts, Elizabethan garden. “500 Years of Treasures from Oxford,” 50 manuscripts, early printed books from the 10th to 17th centuries, through April 30. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Guided tours Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Library for scholars only. Gift shop. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.4600 Metro: Capitol South FRANCISCAN MONASTERY
Forty-four acres of woods and landscaped gardens surrounding a turn-of-the century, Byzantine-style church modeled after Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. Guided tours show replicas of the shrines of the Holy Land and Romanstyle catacombs. Gift shop. Hourly tours daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m., (except noon-1 p.m.). Free. Virtual tour online. 1400 Quincy St. NE, 202.526.6800 GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND THE TEXTILE MUSEUM
Toulouse-Lautrec Illustrates the Belle Époque
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Two museums housed in connected structures. In the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection: nearly 1,000 printed artifacts documenting D.C.’s history from the 18th to 20th centuries. In the Textile Museum: Handmade cloth since 1925 with some 19,000 objects dating from 3000 BCE to the present. Workshops, lectures and films. “Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair,” telling the story of fair founder Eunice W. Johnson through stunning clothing, through July 24. On the George Washington University campus. Mon. and Wed.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. 701 21st St. NW, 202.994.5200 Metro: Foggy Bottom
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INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM
888.639.7386 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial
Artifacts like WWII German Enigma cipher, East German camera for seeing through walls. Exhibits on spy rings of World War II, intel training. “Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains,” objects that trace crooks and secret lairs from the films. “Operation Spy,” guests assume the role of an agent in an hour-long, adrenaline-fueled mission. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $21.95, seniors/military/intelligence (with ID) $15.95, children 7-11 $14.95, under 6 free. Spy store. 800 F St. NW, 202.393.7798 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
In five connected town houses, 100 rooms and 32 secret doors filled with an eclectic collection spanning from architecture to music (all available for purchase). Various themed tours: treasure hunt, champagne, Monday happy hour, etc. Prices vary. Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. by online reservation. Live music. Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 2020 O St. NW, no phone Metro: Dupont Circle (South)
THE L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE
Free tours of the Founding Church of Scientology as it looked when the author, aviator and humanitarian lived and worked here. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 1812 19th St. NW, 202.797.9826 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM
At National Rifle Association HQ, 15 galleries span six centuries with historic rifles, pistols and displays on hunting. Free. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va., 703.267.1600 NEWSEUM
A 250,000-sq.-ft. venue lauding the First Amendment. Sections of Berlin Wall, historic front pages since the Civil War, plus theaters, galleries, interactive stations. Newly renovated Pulitzer-prize winners photo section, 9/11 memorial, front pages daily from every U.S. state. “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics,” iconic objects, photographs, mutimedia amplifying music’s influence on politics and social change, through July 31. Daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. $24.95, seniors/military/ students $19.95, children (718) $14.95, 6 and under free. Discounts available for families, advance tickets online. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
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STABLER LEADBEATER APOTHECARY MUSEUM
Edward Stabler’s 1792 pharmacy, which served George Washington’s family, Robert E. Lee and James Monroe among many others, preserved in its 1933 state, when it closed. Drug mills, glassware, pill rollers, other tools of the trade. 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., 703.746.3852 U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN
Just west of the Capitol, North America’s oldest botanic garden. Art Deco-era glass conservatory, jungle area, orchid house. “Orchids: A Moment,” exotic specimens in all shapes, colors and sizes displayed at the Hirshhorn Museum (see Smithsonian Institution), through May 14. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 100 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.225.8333 Metro: Federal Center SW U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL
Plaza with sailor statue honoring those who died in service leads to Naval Heritage Center with exhibits and theater (daily screenings). “Navy EOD: The World’s Most Capable Bomb Squad-Air, Land and Sea,” an authentic bomb disposal suit, a robot, history of IED weapons. Center Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. Memorial accessible 24 hours. Free. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.737.2300 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial
WASHINGTON HARBOUR
AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
At the south end of Georgetown, a bustling waterfront zone with a boardwalk, restaurants, D.C.’s largest outdoor ice skating rink in winter, and views of Key Bridge and the Kennedy Center. 3050 K St. NW, 202.295.5007
World’s largest collection of aircraft and space vehicles (Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, Bell X-1, 1903 Wright Flyer). Renovated Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall with Apollo Lunar Module and Enterprise Federation studio model from “Star Trek” television series. Interactive kiosks. At Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and Albert Einstein Planetarium, aviation and space-related shows daily from 10:30 a.m. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. IMAX and planetarium shows: $9, seniors $8, children $7.50. Gift shop, food court. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
World’s sixth largest cathedral, Gothic-style “Church for National Purposes.” Woodrow Wilson’s grave, concert schedule. Parking beneath, free on Sun. Themed guided tours daily (prices vary, check website). Gardens till dusk. $12, 17 and under $8, 5 and under free (no admission charge for Sun. tours). Gift shops, cafe. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5:30 p.m., Sat. till 4:30 p.m., Sun. (for services) 8 a.m.5 p.m. See website to contribute to earthquake damage fund. 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.537.6200
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM
New LEED edifice of glass wrapped in bronze-toned metal panels evoking a Yoruban crown and ironwork crafted in U.S. by “invisible” slaves. Artifacts tracing the African-American experience (slave cabin, Emmett Till’s casket, Chuck Berry’s red Cadillac). Oprah Winfrey Theater, Contemplative Court. Cafe, gift shop. Timed-entry passes required. Same-day passes available online at 6:30 a.m. daily and from Visitor Services at 1 p.m. weekdays (Madison Drive entrance). Advanced passes released monthly (July tickets available April 5 at 9 a.m.). Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, 844.750.3012 Metro: Smithsonian
AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVAR HA Y CENTER
Hangar-like facility near Dulles International Airport displays 160-plus aircraft. The Enola Gay (first to drop an atomic bomb), F-4 Phantom, space shuttle Discovery and Sky Baby, at one time, the world’s smallest aircraft. Ongoing: “Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye!,” the iconic toys and props from the Paramount/Dreamworks film “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. IMAX theater, flight simulations. IMAX tickets: $9, seniors $8, children (2-12) $7.50. Theater info: 866.868.7774. Parking ($15) or frequent shuttle between Dulles Airport and museum. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va., 202.633.1000 AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM
National repository of cultural, scientific and technological heritage. Thomas Jefferson’s desk, Woolworth lunch counter where the “Greensboro Four” began the 1960 protest, Dorothy’s ruby slippers (through April 23), a piece of Plymouth Rock. The Star-Spangled Banner gallery holds the restored flag. Ongoing: “The First Ladies,”
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Curvilinear building of golden-hued limestone faces the rising sun, in keeping with Native American traditions. Tribal exhibitions. ”For a Love of His People: The Photography of Horace Poolaw,” an inder’s look at daily life among Native Americans in the Southern Plains (1920s-1970s), through June 4. Ongoing: “Our Universes: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World,” objects demonstrating how indigenous people view the order of the world, and “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire,” the effect and legacy of this 20,000 mile-long path, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Groups reserve timed entry. Gift shops, two theaters, cafe. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza THE CASTLE
The first Smithsonian building with info center, James Smithson’s crypt, samples from the collection. Ongoing: “Welcome to Your Smithsonian,” an overview of the institution’s history, research, role in American culture; “The Smithsonian: A Story of Discovery and Wonder,” the founding of the institution and its museums; “The Earliest Known Photograph of the Castle,” an 1850 shot of the building under construction; “Views from the Tall Tower,” how Washington’s skyline has changed since 1863. Cafe. Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Haupt Garden (south side) daily 6:30 a.m.-dusk. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian
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Former main post office, now museum of postal artifacts, stamps, multimedia stations, exhibits. “PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard,” secrets confessed in more than 500 artfully designed cards from around the world, through Sept. 2017. Ongoing: “1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta,” the world’s rarest stamp, now owned by shoe designer Stuart Weitzman, and “Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks,” artifacts and stamp art telling the, at times, surprising tale of how mail moves to, from and through these national green spaces. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Workshops, welcome center, gift shop, post office. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.633.1000 Metro: Union Station NATIONAL ZOO
Founded in 1889, a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals like giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang plus female cub Bei Bei. Elephant Trails exhibit with wooded exercise trek. Asia Trail with giant sloths, clouded leopards. American Trail with sea otters, seals. Solar-powered carousel ($3). Exhibit buildings daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m., grounds 8 a.m.7 p.m., visitor center 9 a.m.6 p.m., shops/dining 9 a.m.5 p.m. Last admittance 6 p.m. Free entry, parking $22. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.673.4888 Metro: Cleveland Park (downhill to zoo) or Woodley Park-Zoo (uphill to zoo) NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Exhibits track the natural world since prehistoric time (anthropology to zoology). In the Rotunda, taxidermic African elephant Henry stars in a replica Angolan habitat. Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals for Hope Diamond. Butterfly Pavilion ($6, $5.50 seniors, $5 children; Tues. free, tickets required). “Q?rius,” 10,000-square-foot learning center for teens. “The REX Room,” where conserva-
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tionists work out of sight on “Nation’s T. Rex,” the real specimen to star in a renovated National Fossil Hall, opening 2019. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. IMAX theater ($8, seniors/ children $6.50). Cafe and gift shop. Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian
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ALEXANDRIA VISITORS CENTER
In the reconstructed home of city founder William Ramsay, brochures, tickets, maps, gifts. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 221 King St., Alexandria, 703.746.3301 Metro: King St.
The L. Ron Hubbard House Museum
D.C. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
Tour advice, brochures, city guides, maps. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Closed weekends. 506 9th St. NW at E St., 202.347.7201 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
1812 19th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20009 FREE DAILY TOURS • 10 am – 6 pm
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U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER
Entryway to the U.S. Capitol with exhibits, artifacts, interactive kiosks. No passes required to enter the center. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Guided one-hour Capitol tours Mon.-Sat. 8:50 a.m.3:20 p.m. Free. Admission to House or Senate galleries issued by a constituent’s representative or senator. Some same-day passes at CVC information desks. Below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER
Reopened after a $12.5 million renovation with free interactive exhibits, videos the residence and its occupants. Free. Gift shop. Daily 7:30 a.m.4 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving) 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 15th St. NW, 202.208.1631 Metro: Federal Triangle
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Art Artist’s Proof Among the antiques stores, boutiques and cafes on Georgetown’s Wisconsin Avenue NW, the many art galleries beckon. At Artist’s Proof, the row house space features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a serene sculpture garden. Inside browse works by artists including Fred Maroon and Jean-Francoise Debongnie, among others, and look for events like classes, talks with experts and eye-opening “Meet the Artist” sessions. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.2782, aproof.net
ALTERNATIVE SPACES
ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER
Nonprofit with a cafe, theater, boutiques, several art galleries. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1231 Good Hope Road SE, 202.321.2878 ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER
Celebrating 40 years, a venue that addresses issues promoting social change. Open studios and solo exhibitions. “Spring Solos,” semi-annual show spotlighting the work of 14 regional artists, April 8June 11. Wed.-Sun. noon5 p.m. Free. 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 703.248.6800 Metro: Virginia Sq-GMU ARTS CLUB OF WASHINGTON
Exhibitions in Georgian-style townhouse once occupied by President James Monroe. Artist talks, musical performances. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2017 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.331.7282 Metro: Foggy Bottom
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D.C.A.C.
Adams Morgan space for guest-curated shows of contemporary art. Live acoustic music ($5) some days, experimental theater (call for performances and prices). In the Main gallery: “Art Tasting,” 15 works plus experts discussing what makes the pieces artistic, through April 23. In the Nano gallery: “Counterpoint,” Sarah J. Hull’s needlepoint
meditations, through July 16. Wed.-Sun. 2-7 p.m. Upstairs, 2438 18th St. NW, 202.462.7833 EMBASSY OF CANADA
In an important Penn Ave structure across from National Gallery of Art, exhibitions re: history and fine arts of Canada. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 202.448.6391 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial JAPAN INFORMATION & CULTURE CENTER
Exhibitions and film programs sponsored by Embassy of Japan. “Meet Netsuke! Storytellers of Japan,” meticulously crafted miniature sculptures, once worn as accessories, illustrating life in 17th-19th century Japan, through May 15. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1150 18th St. NW, 202.238.6900 Metro: Farragut North TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER
WWII munitions plant, now three floors of 82 artist studios, archaeology museum, galleries: Art League, Target, Fiberworks, Potomac Fiber Arts, Scope (ceramics), Enamelists, Printmakers Inc., Multiple Exposures (photographs). Free. Most open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon6 p.m. Artist-led tours 1 p.m. 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, Va., 703.838.4565
GALLERIES
ADDISON/RIPLEY FINE ART
On a north Georgetown corner, works by, among others, Carroll, Close, Day, Dunlap, Fairey, Fonseca, Goldberg, Kahn, Kepple, Kuhnle, Lin, Manalo, Newton, Puryear, Treado, Von Eichel. Framing. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1670 Wisconsin Ave. NW at Reservoir Road, 202.338.5180 FOUNDRY GALLERY
Juried, artists-run space. Works in all media including glass. “All That Jazz,” member artists celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month, April 630. Wed.-Sun. 1-7 p.m. 2118 8th St. NW, 202.232.0203 HEMPHILL FINE ARTS
Celebrating 20+ years showing contemporary and historically significant artists like Caldwell, Christenberry, Dreyfuss, Rose, Willis and late “father figures” Jacob Kainen, Willem de Looper and Leon Berkowitz. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m. 1515 14th St. NW, 202.234.5601 LONG VIEW GALLERY
Expansive, track-lit quarters just west of Convention Center for shows by emerging artists. Also gallery in Sperryville, Va. “Encaustics,” hot wax painting by Georgia Nassikas, Shawna Moore and Lisa Kairos, through April 23. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun.
noon-5 p.m. 1234 9th St. NW, 202.232.4788 ZENITH
Gallery celebrating nearly 40 years of whimsical, figurative work in all media, some sited in a sculpture garden in former swimming pool, where varied works create a “wonderland.” “Into the Woods,” sculptures and paintings by three artists inspired by the natural world, through April 29. Wed. and Sat. noon6 p.m. or by appointment. 1429 Iris St. NW, 202.783.2963
MUSEUMS
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/ EAST BUILDING
I.M. Pei-designed museum holds modern and contemporary American and European paintings, sculptures, prints by Matisse, Stella, Warhol, Pollock, Picasso. Newly renovated with more public space, skylit tower galleries highlighting works by Alexander Calder, Mark Rothko. New roof terrace with sculptures, views of the Capitol. Villareal LED passage to West Building. “In the Tower: Theaster Gates,” installations featuring ordinary objects remade, like the floor of a Chicago high school gym, through Sept. 4. Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Gift shop and cafes. Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd & 4th sts.,
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202.737.4215 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/ WEST BUILDING
One of the world’s finest collections of American and European paintings and sculpture dating from the 13th century, including “Ginevra de’ Benci,” this hemisphere’s only da Vinci painting. Marc Chagall’s “Orphée” mosaic in the sculpture garden. “Della Robbia: Sculpting with Color in Renaissance Florence,” 40 vivid pieces by the Italian master (including “The Visitation”), members of his family and a competing workshop, through June 4. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Gift shop, cafés, sculpture garden. Closed Dec. 25. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: ArchivesNavy Memorial NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Pioneering museum dedicated to female artists with 4,500-plus works by, among others, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo and Alma Thomas. “Border Crossing,” Jamie Porter Lara’s hand-made clay sculptures resembling plastic containers in unexpected shapes, through May 14. “Chromatic Scale: Prints by Polly Apfelbaum,” the Pennsylvania-born printmaker’s vibrant woodblock designs, through July 2. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10, students/seniors $8, 18 and under free. Free admission on “Community Days,” the first Sunday of each month. Mezzanine Cafe with soups, salads, sandwiches Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. New York Ave. & 13th St. NW, 202.783.5000 Metro: Metro Center THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
The country’s first museum of modern art (1921) provides an intimate setting for a renowned collection: Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Daumier,
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Manet, El Greco, Miró, Monet, O’Keeffe and Picasso. Laib Wax Room, beeswax-lined niche by Wolfgang Laib accommodating two visitors at a time. “Toulouse-Lautrec Illustrates La Belle Epoque,” iconic and rare prints/posters from the famous French lithographer’s long career capturing this lively time in Paris, through April 30. Tues.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. until 8:30 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. Special exhibition, weekend admission: $12, seniors/students $10, 18 and under free. Permanent collection free weekdays with suggested donation. Gift shop. 21st & Q sts. NW, 202.387.2151 Metro: Dupont Circle
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
AFRICAN ART MUSEUM
Sub-Saharan African art: masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. “Senses of Time: Video and Filmbased Works of Africa,” seven moving images illustrating how the body experiences the passage of time, through Sept. 24. Ongoing: “Healing Arts,” works designed to counter the effects of physical, social and spiritual problems. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Gift shop. 950 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian AMERICAN ART MUSEUM
National collections from folk art to LED installations and one gallery dedicated to video and time-based artwork. “Measured Perfection: Hiram Powers’ ‘Greek Slave,’” sculptures, plastic molds, casts and tools from the innovative artist’s Florence, Italy studio used to create this masterpiece, through July 9. Daily 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Gift shop. Kogod Courtyard with canopy designed by Norman Foster, free Wi-Fi and a cafe until 6:30 p.m. Free. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM
Devoted to activism, urban communities and AfricanAmerican heritage. “From the Regenia Perry Collection: The Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination,” nine pieces by the folk sculptor known for creating works to decorate the yard of his home on Chicago’s south side, through April 23. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 1901 Fort Pl. SE, 202.633.4820 ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY
In a dramatic underground building, Asian and Near Eastern artworks spanning 6,000 years. “Peacock Room Remix: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre,” the artist’s reimagining of James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room as resplendent ruin, through June 4. “Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran,” high-end metalwork from the first millennium BCE to the early Islamic period, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Highlights tours daily (except Wed.) at noon. Free. Gift shop. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian FREER GALLERY
Closed until Oct. 7 for renovations. East and South Asian and Islamic art in an Italianstyle villa. James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room restored to its original 1908 appearance. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Highlights tours at noon. Free. Films, gift shop. Jefferson Drive and 12th St. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
Designed by Gordon Bunshaft, doughnut-shaped building holds Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s gift collection plus later acquisitions. Works by Dubuffet, Picasso, Rothko, Calder, Warhol and current stars. “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity
Mirrors,” 60 of the Japanese pop artist’s works, including six of her famous mirrored rooms, through May 14. Free timed-entry tickets required for this exhibition, distributed online Mondays at noon. Limited same-day passes available at the museum. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sculpture Garden (7:30 a.m.dusk). Tours weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and noon, Sat.-Sun. at noon and 2 p.m. Free. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
Famed faces of U.S. history and culture. Only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House.“ “Bill Viola: The Moving Portrait,” a revealing look at 40 years of the video artist’s work, expanding the notion of traditional portraiture, through May 7. “One Life: Babe Ruth,” prints, photographs, advertising memorabilia, personal effects illustrating the unprecedented breadth of The Sultan of Swat’s star power, through May 21. “Kevin Spacey as President Francis J. Underwood,” painter Jonathan Yeo’s portrait of the actor as his “House of Cards” alter ego, ongoing. Daily 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Gift shop, cafe. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown RENWICK GALLERY
Newly revamped Second Empire-style museum across from White House designed by James Renwick Jr. in 1859. American fine crafts, plus modern works. “Connections: Contemporary Craft from the Permanent Collection at the Renwick Gallery,” more than 80 craft objects arranged by association rather than chronologically, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. Gift shop. 17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Farragut West
Food Hunting Creek Steakhouse The ruby red walls accented with brick in this Old Town restaurant create an elegant, yet rustic atmosphere for feasting on U.S.D.A. Prime steaks and all the fixings. On weekends in good weather, diners head to the patio, an intimate alcove for digging into brunch favorites like crabcake Benedicts and French toast made with fluffy brioche bread, and a side of people-watching along bustling King Street. 1106 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.836.5126, huntingcreeksteak.com
14TH & U CORRIDOR BEN’S CHILI BOWL
Southern Former pool hall serving chili half-smokes, burgers, cakes to Obama, et. al. since 1958. B (Mon.-Sat.), L & D (daily). 1213 U St. NW, 202.667.0909 Metro: U St.Cardozo ; 1001 H St. NE, 202.733.1895; 1725 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 571.312.1091 DOI MOI
Asian Venture of star chef Haidar Karoum, inspired by Thai, Viet street foods: curries, noodles, crepe with mussels and sweet chili, two-flavor ices overseen by chef de cuisine Brittany Frick. 2 Birds, 1 Stone sister bar with Asian cocktails (upstairs), classics (down). D (daily). 1800 14th St. NW, 202.733.5131 ESTADIO
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Spanish Bullfighter murals, soccer star images and pintxos (small bites) plus sherry-glazed sablefish, tortilla Espanola (potato-onion omelette). Bread baked on site. Sangria, Spanish wines, slushies. Bar till late. L (Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 1520 14th St. NW, 202.319.1404
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Brazilian Alcy De Souza’s authentic seafood stews, Brazilian paella and pastas, filet with Madeira wine sauce, feijoada, caipirinhas served
beneath “palm trees.” Happy hour with specials (Mon.Fri.). D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., three courses $22.95; add $15 unlimited mimosas). Live music second Sun. till 10 p.m. 1858 Columbia Road NW, 202.986.0757 MADAM’S ORGAN
Soul Food Live music nightly at this rowdy bar where redheads get a half-price drink special. Comfort foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, mac and cheese. Pool tables, karaoke, rooftop bar. D (daily). 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 RUMBA CAFE
Latin Amidst art of “the Latin American experience,” hearty soups, mole, plus mojitos, caipirinhas. Bar, live music late: Thurs. tango, Fri. salsa, Sat. South American rockpop, Sun. Cuban troubadour. Weekend brunch. Late-night menu. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 2443 18th St. NW, 202.588.5501 TAIL UP GOAT
American Up-and-comers with lauded resumes (Komi, Little Serow) in their own laid-back Michelin-starred spot. Inventive twists on classics: smoked potato ravioli, seaweed sourdough, lamb ribs, pistachio roll with labneh gelato and fennel honey. D (daily). 1827 Adams Mill Road NW, 202.986.9600
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BILBO BAGGINS
American “Global restaurant” with upstairs dining, Green Dragon pub downstairs with microbrews, martinis, “Hobbit” drink specials, TVs. Michael Armellino’s pizzas, beef filet with Stilton, pork loin with chutney. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun. with “Frodo’s French toast”). 208 Queen St., 703.683.0300 BLACKWALL HITCH
Seafood Waterfront dining room with three bars, named for an 1800s sailor’s knot. Seafood classics, plus flatbreads, salads, burgers, steaks. Chocolate truffles, Smith Island cake. Gluten free, late night. Live music most nights. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 5 Cameron St., 703.739.6090 CHADWICKS
American Old-school saloon with steaks, ribs, crab cakes, burgers since 1979. Specials like chicken pot pie, meatloaf, fish ’n’ chips. Two bars, sports on TVs. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 203 Strand St., 703.836.4442 CHART HOUSE
Seafood On Old Town waterfront, restaurant with fresh seafood and capital views. Crab soup, snapper Hemingway, prime rib, “hot chocolate” lava cake. Beer,
wine, whiskeys. L (Mon.Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). 1 Cameron St., 703.684.5080 HEN QUARTER
Southern Two-story spot on the corner for Southern classics (fried chicken, grits, fried green tomatoes) plus updates (pimento cheese skillet with naan) in rustic digs with whimsical details (bourbon bottle chandelier). L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 801 King St., 703.684.8969 JOE THEISMANN’S
American Redskins QB’s longtime (c.1975) neighborhood grill, sports bar with its own menu, star athlete portraits, TVs. Cozy booths for beer-battered fish and chips, pastas, pan-seared scallops, filet mignon, crab cakes. Steps from Metro. L & D (daily). 1800 Diagonal Road, 703.739.0777 Metro: King St. MAGNOLIA’S ON KING
Southern On main drag, townhouse with Charleston touches. Ground-floor dining and upstairs lounge with fireplace. Modernized Southern cuisine: blood orange salad, spicy crab dip, ribeye with maple bacon green beans. Housemade desserts, craft cocktails. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 703 King St., 703.838.9090
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American Local food truck now in new brick-and-mortar digs off King St. serving egg rolls with “multiple personalities.” Fillings like “burger,” “buffalo wing.” Hours TBD. 107 N. Fayette St., 703.951.3340 MOUNT VERNON INN
Southern Candlelit dining with George and Martha throwback favorites hoecakes, peanut chestnut soup, plus bacon cheddar burger, duck with apricot sauce, fried chicken, steaks. Fireplace. Live music some nights. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Eight miles south of Alexandria at parkway terminus. George Washington Memorial Parkway, 703.780.0011 RESTAURANT EVE
American Upscale bistro, smart sommelier Todd Thrasher and Cathal Armstrong’s prize-winning fare. Foie gras terrine, Basque stew, antelope with ramp cream, artisanal cheeses. Tasting menu: five courses ($105), seven courses ($140); wine extra. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). Bar and lounge late. 110 S. Pitt St., 703.706.0450 RT’S RESTAURANT
Cajun/Creole Neighborhood spot with character and sounds from zydeco to blues. Known for Jack Daniels shrimp, alligator stew, CreoleCajun seafood, she-crab soup and crawfish étouffée. L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily). 3804 Mount Vernon Ave., 703.684.6010 TRADEMARK
American In the Westin, gastropub named for nearby patent office (see famous inventor photos). Matthew Miller’s British spins on Bass Ale fish and chips, beer-can chicken, mac and cheese, with Joe Jender in the kitchen. Inventive cocktails. B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). 2080 Jamieson Ave., Alexandria. Va., 703.253.8640
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Martin’s Tavern has had the honor of serving every President from Harry S. Truman (Booth 6) to George W. Bush (Table 12). On June 24, 1953, JFK proposed to Jackie in Booth 3. 202.333.7370 www.martinstavern.com 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
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caricatures of celebrities/ local gentry, steaks, seafood pasta, all-lump crab cakes, some Cajun accents by chef Sert Ruamthong. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 214 King St., 703.683.6868 Metro: King St. THE WHARF
Seafood Since 1971 in a 200year-old warehouse near the river: lobster, steaks, mahi mahi, baked crab, shellfish tower, “cowboy” ribeye, po’ boys, pastas, Key lime chess pie. Kids’ menu. Bar. L (Mon.Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). 119 King St., 703.836.2836 Metro: King St.
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Saloons & Pubs Old meets new with flat-screens, 20 beers on draft/40+ in bottles, cans. Grilled New York strip, wings, crab mac and cheese, salads, flatbreads, jambalaya. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). 7278 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.656.1366 Metro: Bethesda ; 1811 Library St., Reston, Va., 703.834.0400 BLACK’S BAR & KITCHEN
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American Prize-winning chef Jeff Black in his glam spot with patio, oyster bar. Raw bar, charcuterie, wood-fire grilled meats and fish, seafood stew. Wine Spectator awarded collection. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). Br (Sun.). 7750 Woodmont Ave., 301.652.5525 Metro: Bethesda PASSIONFISH
Seafood Dramatic space with “floating” stairs, Chris Clime plating fish from many oceans. Kids’ menu, sushi chef, cocktails. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (sat.-Sun.). 7187 Woodmont Ave., 301.358.6116 Metro: Bethesda;11960 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va., 703.230.3474
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Balkan Ivan Iricanin bringing his Belgrade original to D.C. Serbia meets New World
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Food in slow-cooked meats and mezze, white veal soup, cheese pie. Balkan wines, beers, 30 varieties of Serbian rakia. Bar late. Hours vary by location. 523 8th St. SE, 202.813.3039 Metro: Eastern Market; 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 703.975.9663
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German & European In three former town houses, traditional and light fare: schnitzels, pork medallions, goulasch. Housemade cakes, tarts. German wines and beers. Popular sidewalk tables. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.543.7656 Metro: Union Station
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American “Top Chef” contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, old-fashioned shakes. Counter service, communal table, cell phone charging stations. L & D (Mon.-Sat.). 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 Metro: Capitol South; 2110 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663 Metro: Crystal City THE MONOCLE RESTAURANT
American Since 1960, Valanos
family hospitality drawing politicos (JFK, Nixon, women senators caucus) with crab cakes, rib eye, classic desserts. Bar menu. Valet. L & D (Mon.Fri.). Weekends for private events only. 107 D St. NE, 202.546.4488 Metro: Union Station PINEAPPLE AND PEARLS
American James Beard winner Aaron Silverman’s Michelinstarred tasting menu in dining room or chef’s counter ($250, tax, tip, drinks included). Same menu in bar ($150, tax and tip included, drinks extra). Reservations required via website, five weeks in advance. D (Tues.-Fri.). 715 8th St. SE, 202.595.7375
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KOBO
Japanese Brothers Piter and Handry Tjian’s restaurant inside Sushiko for kappo-style tastings ($130 Mon.-Wed. vegan only; $160 Thurs.-Sat. non-vegan only). In shopping center east of avenue. D (daily). 5455 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301.961.1644 Metro: Friendship Heights SUSHIKO
Japanese Chef team’s artful sushi, sashimi and 35-50 specials. Omakase (chef’s choice) $60+. Tasting menus (reservations recommended) $90 (seven small dishes, sushi, dessert). French Burgundies, sakes, Japanese beers. In shopping center east of avenue. L & D (daily). 5455 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301.961.1644 Metro: Friendship Heights
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Downtown’s Hottest Food Hall with several eateries 13th & F Streets, NW Just 1 block from Metro Center www.eatatnationalplace.com
now D.C.’s largest restaurant (20,300 square feet). Familystyle platters of pastas, chicken, steak, tiramisu. Well-priced wines, classic cocktails. Twolevel lounge, nine private rooms. Groups welcome. L & D (daily). Bar till late. Valet. 425 7th St. NW, 202.737.7770 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Judiciary Sq CHINA CHILCANO
Asian-Latin Celeb chef José Andrés’s colorful spot mixing Peru’s native Criollo, Chinese and Japanese. Su mai de concha (pork shumai dumplings), papa a la Huancaina y ocopa (yellow potatoes in spicy, creamy sauces). Shaved ice, sweet custard, plus one of the largest Pisco collections in the U.S. D (daily). 418 7th St. NW, 202.783.0941 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown FIOLA
Italian Beard-winning Fabio Trabocchi in his Michelinstarred “villa” for lobster ravioli, ribeye, seafood. Themed
tastings, three-six courses ($90-$150, wines extra). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 678 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.628.2888 Metro: Archives LEGAL SEA FOODS
Seafood Famed for its lobster, raw bar, clam chowder and an award-winning wine list. Most locations L & D (daily). 704 7th St. NW, 202.347.0007 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown; 2301 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va., 703.415.1200 Metro: Crystal City; Reagan National Airport, Terminal C, Arlington, Va., 703.413.9810 Metro: National Airport MASTRO’S
Steakhouse Local outpost of popular West Coast altar to beef in a sophisticated setting with servers in white jackets. Wet-aged steaks, chops, plus seafood, sushi. Decadent sides and desserts (warm butter cake for two). Extensive wine list. Live music nightly. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 600 13th St. NW, 202.347.1500 Metro: Metro Center MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S
Seafood Famed West Coast
restaurant for fresh catches, oysters, draft beers, single malts. Hours vary by site. 1625 K St. NW, 202.861.2233 Metro: Farrgut West; 901 F St. NW, 202.639.9330 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown;145 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, Md., 301.567.6224; Reston Town Center, Reston, Va., 703.481.6600; 8484 Westpark Drive, McLean, Va., 703.848.8000; 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.6400 Metro: Crystal City MINIBAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS
Spanish Beard-winner José
Andrés’ imaginative Michelinstarred “laboratory” for 30-40 tastes the Washington Post calls “culinary high-wire acts.” Twelve seats. $275 (pre-tax, pre-tip), beverages extra. Reservations required (book online. Two months available at a time, starting at 10 a.m. the first Monday of each
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Mexican A José Andrés cocina with Colin King’s ceviche, tacos (mahi mahi, baby pig, even cricket), hot and cold antijitos. Margarita with salt “air,” 50 tequilas. Night owl bar menu (Sun.-Wed.). L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily, Br (Sat.-Sun.). 401 7th St. NW, 202.628.1005 Metro: Archives WOK AND ROLL
AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE CUISINE
703.418.1444 Metro: Crystal City; 11956 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.796.0128 OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM
Seafood Swank “oceanliner”
where celebs, power lunchers go for fresh catches. Alaskan King crab, Coho salmon, Dover sole. Also crab cakes, steaks, oyster bar. Valet $12. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 1201 F St. NW, 202.347.2277 Metro: Metro Center
Steaks Zagat-rated No. 1
where Lincoln assassins conspired, now restaurant with authentic tastes of China plus sushi bar, big screen, happy hour specials, upstairs private karaoke lounge. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). Carryout and delivery. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
steakhouse in D.C., plus Food & Wine Magazine top five romantic restaurants in U.S. with USDA prime cuts, lump crab cakes, lobster. Lively bar, pianist (Mon.-Thurs.), bassist/ pianist (Fri.-Sat.), starting at 7 p.m. Fine wines. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). Jackets for men (provided) during dinner. Free valet parking after 5 p.m. 2020 K St. NW, 202.466.8811
DOWNTOWN
International Diverse food hall with a dozen eateries for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy hour, plus pre-theater specials. Free Wi-Fi, TVs for cable news and sports. B, L & D (Mon.-Fri. till 7 p.m., some restaurants till later; Sat. till 6 p.m.; Sun. till 5 p.m.). 13th and F sts. NW, 202.662.1200 Metro: Metro Center EQUINOX RESTAURANT
American Prize-winning Todd Gray pairing wines to crab cakes, grass-fed veal, Muscovy duck, vegan options. A la carte or tastings. Prix-fixe (regular and vegan) three-seven courses, $60-$85, wine extra. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.), Br (Sun.). 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118 Metro: Farragut West MORTON’S
Authentic Ethiopian Restaurant
Beef, Lamb & Vegetarian Specialties
1334 9th Street, NW 202.299.9703 www.chercherrestaurant.com
DUPONT CIRCLE
ANKARA
Turkish Aslanturk family’s contemporary and classic cuisine in a chic, modern setting. Pide (flat breads), grilled kabobs, hot and cold mezze. Spacious patio. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., traditional Turkish). 1320 19th St. NW, 202.293.6301 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) BUCA DI BEPPO
Italian “Immigrant Southern” to-share pizza, pastas, chicken carbonara in two portion sizes. Over-the-top 1950s decor and reserve-ahead “Pope’s Room.” L & D (daily). 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.8466 Metro: Dupont Circle (North)
DC’s FIRST AUTHENTIC PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
1924 I Street, NW Washington, DC Near Farragut West and Foggy Bottom
Reservations: 202-293-2765 • www.elchalandc.com
We invite you to our cozy restaurant on Capitol Hill for authentic German cuisine & beer. Enjoy our outdoor patio, weather permitting.
SUSHI TARO
Steaks Locals and power
Japanese Michelin-starred
lunchers digging into porterhouse, New York strip, filet mignon, lobster. Hours vary by location. 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.955.5997 Metro: Farragut West; 3251 Prospect St. NW, 202.342.6258; 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va.,
second-story spot with tatami rooms, kimonoed hostess and exotic sushi (flute fish, live scallops) by master chef Nobu Yamazaki and team. L (Mon.Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). 1503 17th St. NW, 202.462.8999 Metro: Dupont Circle
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1912 I (Eye) St. NW 202.293.6000 www.chalins.com
THE PRIME RIB
Asian Once the Surratt House
EAT AT NATIONAL PLACE
Dine-in ~ Carry-out ~ Delivery ~ Online Ordering
GERMAN CUISINE
IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
A short walk from Union Station in a brick row house.
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Food
2461 18th St., NW Washington, DC 202.667.5370
“Where the Beautiful People go to get Ugly.”
FOGGY BOTTOM/ WEST END
“One of the 25 best bars in America”
BEEFSTEAK
American From José Andrés,
-Playboy Magazine
assembly line-style, fastcasual for veg-heavy bowls (some meat, too). Freshpressed juices, wine, local craft beer, Spindrift sodas. L & D (daily). 800 22nd St. NW, 202.296.1421 Metro: Foggy Bottom; 1528 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.986.7597 Metro: Dupont Circle (North)
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CHALIN’S
Chinese Mandarin, Szechuan,
Contemporary Italian Cuisine 1228 11th Street NW | 202.312.5570
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Cantonese dishes by chefs with a “century of experience.” Contemporary takes on traditional dumplings, seafood (20+ dishes), pork, duck, beef, noodles. Vegetarian, lowsodium, low-fat items. Carryout/delivery. L & D (daily). 1912 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.6000 Metro: Farragut West EL CHALAN
Peruvian D.C.’s oldest
FREE VALET
Zagat #1 SteakhouSe 202.466.8811 • 2020 K St. NW theprimerib.com A unique Latin American Style restaurant and bar known for its fine Latin American cuisine and ambience in the heart of Adams Morgan, one of the Washington DC’s multicultural neighborhoods. Come visit us for great bar drinks, fantastic food, authentic live music and frequent presentations of Latin American insprired Art. WEEKEND BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS LIVE MUSIC ART EXHIBITION HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY: 4-7pm TUESDAYS: 1/2 PRICE BOTTLE WINE - 7pm
A unique Latin American Style restaurant and bar • 202.588.5501 www.rumbacafe.com known for its fi2443 ne atin an uisine a bien e Street NWand • Washington DC - Adams Morgan 18th eri in the heart of Adams Morgan, one of Washington DC’s multicultural neighborhoods. Come visit us for great bar drinks, fantastic food, authentic live music and frequent presentations of Latin American inspired Art.
Peruvian cafe with lomo saltado (filet strips with fried potato), South American-style paella drawing World Bank crowd. Touted by Hispanic Magazine as among top 50 U.S. Latin restaurants. L (Mon.Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). 1924 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.2765 Metro: Farragut West
GEORGETOWN
FIOLA MARE
Seafood Beard-winner Fabio Trabocchi’s venture by the river. Brinn Sinnott plating oysters, smoked cod, Maine lobster, calamari-squid ink risotto, whole fish de-boned at table, lemon tart, chocolate bon bons. Cocktails to mocktails. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Valet. 3050 K St. NW, 202.628.0065 MARTIN’S TAVERN
American Since 1933, politicos (from JFK to Joe), Supreme Court justices, spies, celebs, Georgetown friends have been saying “Meet me at Martin’s.” Classic fare: tavern burger, prime rib, fish and chips, lobster risotto, daily specials. Shaded patio, weather permitting. Ask to see history brochure. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370
MOUNT VERNON SQUARE
ALTA STRADA
Italian Prized chef Michael Schlow paying homage to Italian classics like tagliatelle Bolognese, roasted branzino, grilled meats. Crudo bar, thincrust pizzas. D (daily). 465 K St. NW, 202.629.4662 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq TORTINO RESTAURANT
CHAIA
Italian Longtime D.C. chef
outpost of popular farmers market stand. Inventive tacos with handmade corn tortillas (butternut squash, creamy kale) plus sides, beverages, desserts, all gluten free. L & D (daily). 3207 Grace St. NW, 202.333.5222
Noé Canales turning out soulful modern Tuscan (goat cheese and sunchoke gnocchi, black ink crab ravioli, osso buco lamb shank) in a warm and inviting environment. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 1228 11th St. NW, 202.312.5570 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq
Vegetarian Brick-and-mortar
CHEZ BILLY SUD
French Elegant bistro by musician brothers Eric and Ian Hilton (Thievery Corporation) for beef Bourguignon, steak frites, frisée au lardons. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). 1039 31st St. NW, 202.965.2606
NATIONAL HARBOR
FISH BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS
Seafood Beard winner José Andrés inside MGM National Harbor with expansive patio/ views. Live seafood (in tanks) highlighting local fare in global preparations. Tuna tartare, lobster jambalaya. D (daily). Maryland Fry Bar (5 seats) for tastings (8 courses $40,
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11 courses $50). D (Wed.-Sun., reservations recommended). 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.971.6050 MARCUS BY MARCUS SAMUELSSON
American Celeb chef’s comfort foods reflecting his Ethiopian/Swedish/American background. Pot pie filled with doro wet, berbere-spiced fried “yardbird,” “Helga’s” meatballs and pasta. Globetrotting wine list (33 by the glass), local beers, classic cocktails. B, L & D (daily) Br (Sat.-Sun.). 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.971.6010 SUCCOTASH
Southern Star chef Edward Lee’s “dirty” fried chicken with spicy gochujang sauce, watermelon and fried peanuts. Pecan pie. Bar heavy on whiskey, rye, bourbon (Pappy Van Winkle). Generous portions. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). 186 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.567.8900 VOLTAGGIO BROTHERS STEAK HOUSE
Steakhouse Celeb chef bros Michael and Bryan Voltaggio’s residence-like digs for dryaged USDA Prime, American Wagyu, wedge salad with gorgonzola “snow,” tuna “steak tartare.” “Timeline” of cocktails from 1670’s clarified milk punch to 2005’s fivespice penicillin. Inside MGM National Harbor resort. D (daily). 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.971.6060
NORTHEAST
LE GRENIER
French Homey, yet romantic two-story bistro with antique attic setting. Classic fare elegantly presented: braised beef stew, frog legs, duck breast, salads, cheeses, desserts. Full bar. D (Tues.-Sun., Br (Sat.-Sun.). 502 H St. NE, 202.544.4999 PIDZZA
Turkish Assembly line-style “pizzas” with Turkish twist
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inside new development in emerging zone. Signatures like “The LMC” (ground beef, tomato, onion, green pepper, spices) or make-your-own with toppings like roasted curry cauliflower and sucuk (spicy Turkish beef sausage). L & D (daily). 2000 Hecht Ave. NE, 202.635.0890 THE TAVERN AT IVY CITY SMOKEHOUSE
American Restaurant with next-door market for honey hot-smoked salmon “candy,” pastrami smoked salmon tacos, griled steaks, fried chicken, burgers. Steamed crabs. Beer (11 on tap), wine (mostly West Coast, 15 by the glass), cocktails. L & D (daily). 1356 Okie St. NE, 202.529.3300
SHAW
CHAPLIN’S
Japanese Homage to the actor-comedian with drinks named for his movies, 15 drafts, 25 wines by the glass. Small plates, hot and cold: shabu salad, handmade ramens, dumplings. Group roasts (pig and lamb). L (Sat.Sun.), D (daily). 1501 9th St. NW, 202.644.8806 CHERCHER
Ethiopian A friendly, casual restaurant serving popular and authentic dishes like doro wet (chicken stew) and yebeg wet (lamb stew). Vegetarian options, Ethiopian coffee. Spices for sale. L & D (daily). 1334 9th St. NW, 202.299.9703 CONVIVIAL
American Star chef Cedric Maupillier’s French-accented cafe-style food (bouillabaisse with catfish, coq au vin fried chicken). D (daily). 801 O St. NW, 202.525.2870 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq THE DABNEY
American Jeremiah Langhorne’s Michelin-starred rustic digs in Blagden Alley for open-hearth cooking, with ingredients from rooftop garden. Menu changes daily. D (Tues.-Sun.). 122 Blagden
Alley NW, 202.450.1015 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq DACHA BEER GARDEN
German European (Weihenstephaner, Straffe Hendrik) and local brews in glass boots. Grilled brats, fried potatoes. Picnic tables. Dogs welcome. L (Fri.-Sun.), D (daily). Cafe B (daily till 3 p.m.). Supper club with five-course tasting menu by Beard-nominated chef (Thursdays, purchase tickets online). 1600 7th St. NW, 202.350.9888 Metro: ShawHoward U HAIKAN
Japanese Bright, modernist backdrop for Sapporo-style ramen, plus playful small plates (mapo tofu poutine, “pea-sar” Caesar salad with peas). Washington Post rated 2 1/2 stars. Bar late. L (Fri.Sat.), D (daily). 805 V St. NW., 202.299.1000 Metro: ShawHoward U HAZEL
American Chef Rob Rubba’s global-inspired “medium” plates in festive digs. Charcoal-grilled branzino, “gnocchi bokki” pork and kimchi ragu. Tasting-style menus, Peking duck revamped. Eclectic wines, inventive desserts. D (daily). 808 V St. NW, 202.847.4980 Metro: ShawHoward U SOUTHERN EFFICIENCY
Southern Derek Brown’s whiskey bar with flights, jarred cocktails, plus buttermilk biscuits, bacon mac and cheese, rolled oyster “hot brown,” pimiento cheese. Sat. bourbon seminars. D (Tues.-Sun.). 1841 7th St. NW, 202.316.9396 Metro: Shaw-Howard U TIGER FORK
Chinese In Blagden Alley, Hong Kong-inspired Chinese BBQ, noodles, wontons with modern twists, global influences. Specials like chili crab. Milk teas, cocktails inspired by Chinese medicinal herbs. Dim sum soon. D (Tues.-Sun.) 922 N St. NW, 202.733.1152 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq
UPPER NORTHWEST
BINDAAS
Indian Beard-winner Vikram Sunderam’s ode to Indian street food, savory snacks like crab and rice noodles. Beer, wine pairings, cocktails. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.244.6550 Metro: Cleveland Park HIMITSU
Japanese Cozy space for tucking into inventive Japanese fare by Pineapple and Pearls and Barmini alums. Sushi but also buttermilk karaage fried chicken, creative cocktails. D (Tues.-Sat.). 828 Upshur St. NW, no phone
WATERFRONT
ODYSSEY
Dining Cruises Glass-enclosed vessel with live band, monumental views. Three-course meals. Three-hour dinner departures: Mon.-Thurs. 7 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 6 p.m. Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon; Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. Boarding one hour before. Holiday and specialty cruises. 600 Water St. SW, 866.306.2469 Metro: Waterfront SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON
Dining Cruises Three-level yacht-style vessel with rooftop lounge and lunch/dinner buffet. DJ, dancing, miles of views. Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. Three-hour dinner departures: Mon.-Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m. Boarding half hour before departure. Call for prices. 600 Water St. SW, 866.302.2469 Metro: Waterfront WHALEY’S RAW BAR & RESTAURANT
Seafood Airy waterfront spot for sustainably raised seafood (day boat scallop crudo, seafood towers), plus hanger steak, family-style seafood risotto. Wines, local beers, craft cocktails. L (Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun). 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.8800 Metro: Navy Yard
Scene Arena Stage With its glass walls and undulating roof line, this building near the Southwest Waterfront is a beloved local landmark. And the company inside has achieved national prominence as the first regional theater to send a show to Broadway and the first to win a Regional Theatre Tony Award. Through May 7, catch “A Raisin in the Sun,” Lorraine Hansberry’s drama about an African-American family seeking a life beyond the Chicago tenement. $40-$90. 1101 6th St. SW, 202.488.3300, arenastage.org
THEATER & DANCE
FORD’S THEATRE
Historic venue where Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. On-site museum. “Ragtime,” the Tony-winning musical about families striving for the American dream at the turn of the 20th century through May 20; “One Destiny,” a oneact play revisiting the day of the assassination through May 20. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center IMAGINATION STAGE
Shows geared to children. “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale April 22-May 28 (recommended for ages 4 and up). 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.961.6060 Metro: Bethesda
NIC LEHOUX, COURTESY BING THOM ARCHITECTS
KENNEDY CENTER
A living memorial to John F. Kennedy. Hamburg Ballet: John Neumeier’s “The Little Mermaid” through April 2; “Chicago,” the Tony-winning musical April 4-16; Urban Bush Women: “Walking with ‘Trane” April 7-8; “Ballet Across America,” several companies April 17-23. “Shear Madness,” long-running whodunit comedy ongoing. Also cafe, restaurant, gift shops, free tours and roof terrace. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle)
NATIONAL THEATRE
SYNETIC THEATER
Landmark playhouse opened in 1835, now with Broadway shows. “Fun Home,” D.C. premiere of the Tony-winning musical based on a graphic memoir April 18-May 13. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.6161 Metro: Metro Center
Innovative storytelling (usually wordless) through movement, dance and mime. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Victor Hugo’s gothic epic of inner beauty and undying loyalty May 10-June 11 (recommended for ages 13 and up). 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Va., 703.824.8061 Metro: Crystal City
SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY
Winner of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award with two stages for the Bard and other playwrights. “Macbeth,” Shakespeare’s exploration of murderous amibition April 25May 28. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
THEATER J
Plays responding to the Jewish cultural legacy. “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” Neil Simon’s coming-of-age tale set in 1930s Brooklyn April 5-May 7. 1529 16th St. NW, 800.494.8497 Metro: Dupont Circle (six blocks)
SIGNATURE THEATRE
WARNER THEATRE
Contemporary plays and musicals. “Midwestern Gothic,” a provocative new musical following a young woman desperate to escape her smalltown surroundings through April 30. 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.820.9771
Theater, music, ballet and comedy in an ornate 1924 movie palace. The Washington Ballet: Balanchine, Ratmansky, Tharp April 26-30. 513 13th St. NW, 202.783.4000 Metro: Metro Center
STUDIO THEATRE
CONCERTS & OPERA
Venue for bold plays. “Three Sisters,” Anton Chekhov’s tragicomic tale that takes place in provincial Russia through April 23. 1501 14th St. NW, 202.332.3300 Metro: Dupont Circle
Select shows listed; see venue websites for full schedules. ECHOSTAGE
In an emerging neighborhood, 30,000 square feet for electronic dance music and other genres. Standing room, bottle-service tables.
Bakermat April 7; Flux Pavilion April 14; Dada Life April 22; Gucci Mane April 27. 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202.503.2330 Metro: New York Ave-Gallaudet U (free shuttle) KENNEDY CENTER
A living memorial to John F. Kennedy. National Symphony Orchestra: Prokofiev, Shostakovich April 6-8; Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin April 8; The Choral Arts Society of Washington: Mozart’s “Requiem” April 23; NSO Pops with LeAnn Rimes April 28. Free shows daily (6 p.m.) on Millennium Stage. Also cafe, restaurant, gift shops, free tours and roof terrace. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) STRATHMORE
Scenic acres in Maryland, base of National Philharmonic and second home of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. National Philharmonic: Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 April 1; BSO: Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique” April 6; David Sedaris April 13; National Philharmonic: Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” April 22-23. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor
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THE THEATER AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR
At the luxury gaming resort just south of D.C., a 3,000-seat theater for music, comedy, UFC and boxing events. Food, drinks, VIP suites. Sarah Silverman April 22; Billy Crystal April 29-30. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., 844.346.4664 U.S. NAVY BAND
Free concerts by the U.S. Navy’s six performing ensembles at venues around the area. 617 Warrington Ave. SE, 202.433.3366 Metro: Navy Yard VERIZON CENTER
Penn Quarter arena for sports and shows. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: “Out of This World” (farewell tour) April 1-2; John Mayer April 6; Red Hot Chili Peppers April 12; Eric Church April 19. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown
MUSIC CLUBS Select shows listed; see venue websites for full schedules. 9:30 CLUB
Frequent winner of nightclub of the year awards. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. Portugal. The Man April 1-2; Drive-By Truckers April 21-22; The New Pornographers April 28-29. 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930 Metro: U St-Cardozo BLACK CAT
Booking indie rockers for the upstairs Mainstage and the smaller downstairs Backstage (often local bands). Also DJ and theme nights, pinball, a bar and a cafe with vegan options. Crystal Fighters April 7; Sweet Spirit April 16; Generationals April 27. 1811 14th St. NW, 202.667.4490 Metro: U St-Cardozo BLUES ALLEY
A legendary jazz supper club that has showcased artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Byrd since 1965. Roy Hargrove April 1-2; Japanese Jazz
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Series April 15-20; Roberta Gambarini April 21-23. 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.4141 THE HAMILTON LIVE
Spacious music venue underneath a restaurant named for the first Treasury secretary. Eliane Elias April 6; The Weight April 14; Joe Pug April 20; Jon McLaughlin April 29. Also free late-night shows. 600 14th St. NW, 202.787.1000 Metro: Metro Center THE HOWARD THEATRE
A 1910 landmark that helped launch the careers of Marvin Gaye and The Supremes. Marvin Gaye Birthday Brunch featuring Marcus Johnson April 2; Lizz Wright April 21; Rhonda Ross April 23. 620 T St. NW, 202.803.2899 Metro: Shaw-Howard U MADAM’S ORGAN
Live music nightly at this rowdy bar where redheads get a half-price drink special. Pool tables, karaoke and rooftop bar. Clusterfunk every Tuesday, Human Country Jukebox country music every Wednesday, Johnny Artis Band every Thursday. Sun.Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 U STREET MUSIC HALL
14th St. NW (entrance on S St.) Metro: U St-Cardozo
NW, 202.232.2156 Metro: U St-Cardozo
BARMINI
HEIST
Adjoining his experimental Minibar, celeb chef José Andrés’ sleek cocktail spot with 100-plus original creations and fresh takes on classics. Reservations strongly recommended. Tues.-Thurs. 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. 501 9th St. NW, 202.393.4451 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown
A subterranean lair of “lighthearted delinquency” with faux valuables in display cases and reproductions of infamous stolen paintings. Crime-themed cocktails, champagne and fine spirits. Tues.-Thurs., Sun. 10 p.m.2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. 1802 Jefferson Place NW, 202.450.2126 Metro: Dupont Circle
BIERGARTEN HAUS
Channeling Oktoberfest all year, thanks to dishes like schnitzel and knockwurst served in a courtyard (and on the roof). Beers on tap include Hofbrau Original Lager and Spaten. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.midnight, Fri. till 2:30 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-midnight. 1355 H St. NE, 202.388.4053
H STREET COUNTRY CLUB
Indoor diversions: mini-golf, Skee-Ball, shuffleboard and pool, available by the hour. Roof deck, Mexican fare and margaritas made from 20-plus tequilas. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.1 a.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.1 a.m. 1335 H St. NE, 202.399.4722
COLUMBIA ROOM
THE NEXT WHISKY BAR
The new incarnation of spirits guru Derek Brown’s award-winning cocktail bar. Tasting room (by reservation) with seasonal drinks and amuse-bouches, spirits library (a la carte menu) and terrace. Tues.-Thurs. 5 p.m.12:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 1:30 a.m. 124 Blagden Alley NW, 202.316.9396 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center
Inside one of the city’s most elegant (and notorious) buildings, a hot spot at the renovated Watergate Hotel offering a large selection of spirits at the bar and in illuminated bottles forming dramatic curved walls. Sun.Thurs. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri.Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW, 202.827.1600 Metro: Foggy Bottom
COPYCAT CO.
OFF THE RECORD
2 BIRDS 1 STONE
On emerging H Street NE, a cozy, dimly lit cocktail bar where expert mixologists concoct drinks from the menu or according to patrons’ cravings. Short menu of Chinese dumplings and skewers. Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. 1110 H St. NE, 202.241.1952
Under Doi Moi restaurant, an intimate cocktail den with six selections (in quirky, mismatched glassware) that rotate regularly. Also bar bites like Vietnamese dumplings sent down from upstairs. Tues.-Thurs. 6 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m.-1:15 a.m. 1800
In the Hay-Adams, one of the “world’s best hotel bars” (forbes.com). Walls covered in caricatures of Washington’s political elite past and present set a scene for wine, cocktails and eclectic American fare. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 12:30 a.m. 800 16th St. NW, 202.638.6600 Metro: Farragut West
Hidden lounge brings a speakeasy vibe to 14th Street. Cozy ambiance, patio and housemade cocktails. Many seats held for reservations, so call ahead or reserve online. Daily from 6 p.m. 2009 14th St.
Basement dance club with DJs and live music, a cork-cushioned dance floor and two full bars. Lambchop April 1; Sondre Lerche April 17; Lewis Del Mar April 28. 1115A U St. NW, 202.588.1880 Metro: U St-Cardozo
BARS & LOUNGES
THE GIBSON
THE PASSENGER
Tom Brown’s popular cocktail bar, re-opened in a new location in Shaw. A mural inspired by the namesake Iggy Pop tune, plus Chartreuse on tap and experts behind the bar. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.
Scene 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. 1539 7th St. NW, 202.853.3588 Metro: Shaw-Howard U
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Glamorous hot spot with a roof terrace atop the W Hotel. Cocktails and panoramic views of the White House, Washington Monument and beyond to Arlington, Virginia. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. 515 15th St. NW, 202.661.2400 Metro: Metro Center PX LOUNGE
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THE HILLBENDERS PRESENT THE WHO’S TOMMY: A BLUEGRASS OPRY SAT, APRIL 8
WILLIE NILE W/ JAMIE MCLEAN BAND FRI, APRIL 14
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An elegant 1920s-style speakeasy in a historic town house (a blue lantern marks the spot), where spirits master Todd Thrasher and team mix cocktails. Reservations recommended. Wed.-Thurs. 6 p.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 1:30 a.m. 728 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.8384 Metro: King Street ROUND ROBIN BAR
In the Willard Hotel, upscale bar serving venerable drinks and 130 scotches. Henry Clay introduced the mint julep to D.C. here 200 years ago. Mon.-Sat. noon1 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.9100 Metro: Metro Center THE RYE BAR
Handsome lounge in the Rosewood, Washington, D.C. hotel with a selection of rare, barrel-aged rye whiskeys, plus cocktails, wine and small bites. Outdoor patio beside the C&O Canal. Daily 2 p.m.-midnight. 1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2400 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) SHELLY’S BACK ROOM
For cigar aficionados, a casual but elegant tavern with a state-of-the-art ventilation system. Lunch, dinner and late-night menus plus premium cigars and rare whiskeys. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. 1331 F St. NW,
202.737.3003 Metro: Metro Center WOK AND ROLL KARAOKE
Above a Chinese-Japanese restaurant, state-of-the-art private karaoke rooms with 90,000 songs in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown
BREW PUBS
BLUEJACKET
In a 1919 U.S. Navy factory, a buzzing brewery headed by Greg Engert. Rotating selection of 20 beers and five cask ales. On-site bar, tasting room, shop and Arsenal restaurant. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.524.4862 Metro: Navy Yard CAPITOL CITY BREWING COMPANY
Brew pub with seasonal pours and full menu (some bites beer-spiked). Hours vary by location. 11th and H sts. NW, 202.628.2222 Metro: Metro Center; 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.578.3888 GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY
Soaring space in a former bank, serving lagers brewed on-site according to an old German law. International menu. Also location near Nationals Park. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. 900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard RIGHT PROPER BREWING
Craft brewery with colorful murals of D.C. and a focus on playful experimentation (offerings rotate almost daily), plus a full menu of Southern comfort food. Tues.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sun. till 10 p.m. 624 T St. NW, 202.607.2337 Metro: ShawHoward U
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CASINO
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR CASINO
At the MGM National Harbor Resort, a luxe 125,000-squarefoot casino featuring Vegas-style gambling. An Asian gaming pit, 3,300 slot machines, 124 table games, a 39-table poker room and a high-limit room, plus the Blossom Cocktail Lounge with views on the action. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., 844.346.4664
COMEDY
THE CAPITOL STEPS
Congressional staffersturned-comics satirizing politics and life inside the Beltway. Shows Fri.-Sat. at the Ronald Reagan Building Amphitheater. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.312.1555 Metro: Federal Triangle DC IMPROV
Nationally known club with Tex-Mex food menu. Pablo Francisco April 1-2; Adele Givens April 13-15; Clayton English April 20-23; Big Jay Oakerson April 27-30. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.296.7008 Metro: Farragut North
ESCAPE ROOMS
ESCAPE ROOM LIVE
Teams of players testing their wits to escape locked rooms in 45 minutes. Themes from Sherlock Holmes and Edgar Allan Poe to spies and mummies. $28. Reservations required. 2300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 814 King St., 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Va.; 3345 M St. NW, 800.616.4880 THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM
Based on popular mobile phone games, a real-life puzzler in which teams of up to 20 people have 60 minutes to find clues and escape a locked room. $28. 1730 Connecticut Ave. NW (basement level), 202.930.1843 Metro: Dupont Circle (North)
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FILM
GAY BARS
AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE
COBALT
Preserving the history of cinema and supporting innovation in the field. Screenings, filmmaker panels and festivals in the 1938 Silver Theatre. Showtimes online. 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Md., 301.495.6720 Metro: Silver Spring
Restaurant, lounge and club in one. Club features DJs, dancing, theme parties and “American Idol”-style contests. Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. 1639 R St. NW, 202.462.6569 Metro: Dupont Circle
THE ANGELIKA FILM CENTER & CAFE
Rooftop patio and indoor bar with theme nights (Monday poker, Tuesday karaoke, Wednesday trivia), DJs and popular drag brunch. Mon.Thurs. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri. 3 p.m.3 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m. 900 U St. NW, 202.332.6355 Metro: U St-Cardozo
Eight-screen luxury theater for indie and foreign flicks. High-end concessions like artisan popcorn and hot dogs topped with kimchi slaw. Wine and craft beer. 2911 District Ave., Fairfax, Va., 888.668.4605 ARLINGTON CINEMA ‘N’ DRAFTHOUSE
First- and second-run movies (often at discounted prices) plus comedy and other live entertainment. Full restaurant and bar menu served inside theater. 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Va., 703.486.2345 THE AVALON THEATRE
Independent, nonprofit theater in historic (1923) building showing commercial first runs, foreign films, documentaries. Avalon Cafe with coffee, wine, sandwiches. 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.966.6000 E STREET CINEMA
A Landmark Theatre with eight screens showing independent and foreign films, documentaries and classic revivals. Espresso bar plus wine, beer and liquor. 555 11th St. NW, 202.783.9494 Metro: Metro Center THE UPTOWN THEATER
Historic (1936) single-screen theater in Cleveland Park neighborhood. Hosted world premieres of “Jurassic Park,” “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Dances with Wolves.” 3426 Connecticut Ave. NW, 888.262.4986 Metro: Cleveland Park
NELLIE’S SPORTS BAR
Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown WASHINGTON NATIONALS
D.C.’s MLB team at bat. Miami Marlins April 3, 5-6; St. Louis Cardinals April 1012; Philadelphia Phillies April 14-16; New York Mets April 28-30. Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, 202.675.6287 Metro: Navy Yard WASHINGTON WIZARDS
D.C.’s NBA team on its home court. Charlotte Hornets April 4; Miami Heat April 8; Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown
SPORTS BARS
TOWN DANCEBOUTIQUE
BUFFALO BILLIARDS
The area’s largest gay nightclub with state-of-the-art sound and video system, multiple dance floors, plush lounge and outdoor patio. Hosts energetic drag shows. Cover charge $5-$12. Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. 2009 8th St. NW, 202.234.8696 Metro: U St-Cardozo
A cavernous D.C.-meetsMontana pool hall with cow-print sofas and Indian pictographs. Fifteen tables, dart boards, ping pong, TVs, microbrews and shuffleboard. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. noon3 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. 1330 19th St. NW, 202.331.7665 Metro: Dupont Circle (South)
GENTLEMEN’S CLUBS
ARCHIBALD’S
FAST EDDIE’S
Showgirls on two stages every night. (four stages Fri.Sat.) Sports on TV. Lunch specials Mon.-Fri.; dinner till late (wings, burgers, steaks). VIP Lounge for private meetings and events, including bachelor and bachelorette parties. Valet parking day and night. 1520 K St. NW, 202.737.2662 Metro: McPherson Sq
Casual venue for sports on TV, with happy hour specials 38 p.m., like Mon. half-price burgers, Wed. $2 nachos, Thurs. 50-cent wings, Fri. $3 Absolut vodka cocktails. Karaoke Fri. and Sat. nights. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 7 p.m.3 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. 1520 K St. NW, 202.638.6800 Metro: Farragut North
PAPER MOON
Suburban club with a roster of 100 showgirls. Discounts for bachelor parties and other groups. Mon.-Sat. noon3 a.m., Sun. 2 p.m.-3 a.m. 6315 Amherst Ave., Springfield, Va., 703.866.4160
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SPORTS
Sidewalk tables, patio and two floors with multiple TVs. Pizza, burgers, salmon, grilled hanger steak. Near Verizon Center. Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.2 a.m. 639 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.347.6666 Metro: Archives
D.C.’s NHL team with star captain Alex Ovechkin. New York Rangers April 5; Florida Panthers April 9;
Sports-viewing lounge with large U-shaped bar and nearly 50 TVs on two floors plus
WASHINGTON CAPITALS
PUBLIC BAR
Scene
Featuring Washington’s Most Beautiful Exotic Dancers
rooftop deck. Also the largest HD projector in the city. American fare: burgers, wings, beer, plus bottle service Thurs.-Sat. nights. Mon.-Wed. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Thurs.-Sun. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. 1214 B 18th St. NW, 202.223.2200 Metro: Dupont Circle (South)
WINE BARS
“Yes,We Take it All Off ” Full Bar & Menu
1520 K St. NW Washington, DC
202.737.2662 archibalds.com
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Logan Circle venue with warm ambiance (exposed brick walls, sidewalk tables) and at least 35 wines by the glass, 130 bottles from around the globe. To share: cheese and charcuterie, mussels and grilled lamb. Tues.-Wed. 5 p.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. till 1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. (Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) 1720 14th St. NW, 202.265.2675 Metro: U St-Cardozo ENO WINE BAR
Offering “exceptional wines in an approachable setting.” Vino by the glass (50), bottle and flight plus cheese, charcuterie and chocolate. Tues.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 410:30 p.m. 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.295.2826 FLIGHT
Owned by spouses Swati Bose and Kabir Amir, a welcoming spot with dramatic semicircular bar pouring 70-plus selections (30 by the glass and half-glass), including lesser-known varietals. Flights, wine cocktails and a short menu of shareable plates. Mon.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.Sat. till 1 a.m. 777 6th St. NW, 202.864.6445 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown THE PURSUIT WINE BAR
Owned by a pair of long-time pals, a friendly spot with three dozen wines by the glass, including four on tap. Back patio. Sun.-Wed. 5-11 p.m., Thurs. till midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m. (also weekend brunch). 1421 H St. NE, 202.758.2139
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Explore Bike and Roll Trade four wheels for two with this company offering tours by Segway and cycle. Options include an overview of the National Mall, a nighttime spin around the memorials and a bike-boat journey to Mount Vernon. For those who want to explore on their own, rental bikes range from comfy hybrids to speedy performers, plus trailers for toddlers (and even Fido). National Mall, 955 L’Enfant Plaza SW; Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE; Old Town, 1 Wales Alley, Alexandria, Va., 202.842.2453, bikeandrolldc.com
NEIGHBORHOODS
ADAMS MORGAN
A 70-foot, double-decker party yacht that departs from the Georgetown waterfront for cruises with a full bar, DJ and dance floor ($25-36), plus a pirate ship for family and adult cruises ($20-$30). Private charters also available. 1072 31st St. NW, 202.557.9896
Restaurants, funky shops and bars in this international area known for adventurous nightlife and global cuisine. Main drags: 18th Street and Columbia Road NW.
DC CRUISES
Boats departing from the Georgetown waterfront for sightseeing (day and night), happy hours, dancing to a DJ and special events. Full bar on most boats. Yacht available for private parties. 3100 K St. NW, 301.765.0750 ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES
Narrated excursions to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, plus dining and entertainment on elegant vessels with panoramic views. Private charters also available. Gangplank Marina, 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront POTOMAC RIVERBOAT COMPANY
Water taxi service between Alexandria, National Harbor and Georgetown, plus seasonal sightseeing and canine cruises. Private charters. See schedule and dock locations online. 877.511.2628
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Historic Old Town flanking the Potomac River, with restored 18th- and 19th-century row houses holding museums, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. ARLINGTON, VA.
West of the Potomac, the county encompassing Arlington National Cemetery, plus bustling neighborhoods Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Shirlington, Crystal City and Pentagon City. BETHESDA, MD.
A Metro-accessible zone with offices, shops, cafes, stages and movie theaters. In north Bethesda, the National Institutes of Health and the Music Center at Strathmore. CAPITOL HILL
Marble Congressional offices and 19th-century residences. At Eastern Market, crafts and food. North of the Capitol, historic Union Station with a busy Amtrak depot, shops and restaurants .
CHEVY CHASE
A swanky retail district straddling the D.C.-Maryland border at Wisconsin and Western avenues. Restaurants, a cinema and shops like Bloomingdale’s, Cartier. DUPONT CIRCLE
Galleries, restaurants, shops and nightlife around a central fountain by Daniel Chester French, plus The Phillips Collection art gallery and Gilded Age mansions. FOGGY BOTTOM
East of Georgetown, home to the State Department, George Washington University and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. GEORGETOWN
Centered at M Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW, D.C.’s oldest neighborhood, where elegant brick row houses coexist with high-end shops, restaurants and bars. GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Zone stretching northsouth from Dupont Circle to Pennsylvania Avenue and east-west from 16th to 21st streets hosting office workers by day and restaurant/ club-goers by night. H STREET NE
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restaurants, music clubs and bars, plus the Art Deco-style Atlas Performing Arts Center, accessible via streetcar. NATIONAL HARBOR, MD.
On the Potomac River, a 300acre “new town” with luxe lodging, an MGM casino, eateries, shops and festivals, plus The Capital Wheel with views from 180 feet up. PENN QUARTER/CHINATOWN
North of Pennsylvania Avenue, with restaurants, retail, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Smithsonian art museums, Verizon Center and Chinatown’s ornate arch at 7th and H streets NW. SHAW
Along 7th and 9th streets NW between Mount Vernon Square and Florida Avenue, a hot spot with top restaurants and cocktail bars, trendy boutiques and the historic Howard Theatre. TYSONS CORNER, VA.
A business and retail hub with two malls—Tysons Corner Center (the largest in the area) and Tysons Galleria—plus, across Route 7, Fairfax Square. Now accessible by Metrorail. U ST./LOGAN CIRCLE/14TH ST.
Bars, shops and cafes along U Street NW between 9th and 17th. Theaters, hip eateries
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CRUISES
BOOMERANG BOAT TOURS
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CITY SIGHTS DC
KENNEDY CENTER TOURS
Along three routes, hop-on, hop-off tours (day and night) on double-decker buses with open tops. Narration offered in 11 languages. $39-$94, children $29-$80 (discounts online). 202.650.5444 DC CIRCULATOR
Free, walk-in tours that include the Hall of States, the Hall of Nations, the main theaters and artwork. Departing from the tour desk on Level A. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2700 F St. NW, 202.416.8340 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU
Daily bus system running six routes including east-west between Union Station and Georgetown and north-south between Woodley Park and McPherson Square, plus a National Mall loop (see Map 1). Buses arrive every 10 minutes. $1, children under 5 free. 202.962.1423
In Old Town Alexandria, free hybrid trolleys running every 15 minutes between the Metro and Union Street, stopping every two blocks. Sun.-Wed. 10 a.m.-10:15 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till midnight. Metro: King Street
DC DUCKS
NPR HEADQUARTERS
Costumed guides leading tours by lantern light around historic Old Town. Hear ghost stories, legends and lore. $13, children $7, under 7 free. Departs from Visitor Center, 221 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.519.1749
Ninety-minute narrated tours on WWII amphibious vehicles. $42, children under 13 $32 (discounts online). Departs from Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 866.754.5039 Metro: Union Station
BIG BUS TOURS
DC METRO FOOD TOURS
Tours of the property, a refurbished 1926 warehouse plus new construction, that’s home to the nonprofit news organization. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. Free (advance registration required). Gift shop. 1111 North Capitol St. NE, 202.513.3232 Metro: Union Station or New York Ave-Gallaudet U
Capital views from the enclosed first level or open upper deck on four routes of this hop-on, hop-off narrated tour. Buses run every 15-30 minutes. Some tickets include admission to Madame Tussauds wax museum. From $39, children from $29 (discounts online). 877.332.8689
Three-and-a-half-hour food-focused tours of neighborhoods in D.C. (Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Eastern Market, Georgetown, Little Ethiopia, U Street) and Old Town Alexandria. Sat.-Sun. $30-$65. 800.979.3370
and galleries on 14th Street NW between N and Florida. WATERFRONT
On Southeast Waterfront, the Navy museum, Yards Park and the MLB Nationals Park; on Southwest Waterfront (construction ongoing), dinner cruises and Arena Stage . WOODLEY PARK
Cafes, restaurants, shops, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the Art Deco-era Uptown Theater along Connecticut Avenue from Calvert Street to Cleveland Park.
TOURS & TRANSPORT
ALEXANDRIA COLONIAL TOURS
CAPITAL BIKESHARE
Wheels for rent at 400-plus stations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Pick up at one station and return to any other. Day passes for 24 hours ($8) and three days ($17); first 30 minutes free, then ride time fees apply. 24/7, 365 days a year. 877.430.2453 CARPE DC FOOD TOURS
Walking tours featuring restaurants in the historic and trendy U Street/Shaw neighborhoods, plus cultural and historic points of interest. Also, happy hour and private tours. $36-$89. Check schedule online. 540.923.2774
EXECUCAR
Since 1988, private rides in luxury sedans and SUVs to and from airports, business meetings, group events. Flat rates and frequent flier points and miles with select airlines. Ronald Reagan National Airport, Alexandria, Va.; Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Va., 800.410.4444 FORD’S THEATRE “HISTORY ON FOOT” WALKING TOURS
Join “Detective McDevitt” on a two-hour, 1.6 mile walk, as he revisits sites and reexamines clues from the investigation into Lincoln’s assassination. Reserve online. $17. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center
KING STREET TROLLEY
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS
Hop-on, hop-off narrated tours passing 100-plus sites on two loops (National Mall-downtown, Arlington National Cemetery) with 14 stops. $78, children $58, under 4 free (discounts online). Also two-day passes and Monuments by Moonlight tour. 844.356.2603 PICKLE PEA WALKS
Three 70-minute walking tours focused on the White House, in which costumed actors portray historical figures like Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of Theodore (no entry to White House). Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m. $23, children $15, under 6 free. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 301.251.7064 Metro: Farragut West or McPherson Sq SENATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
With a fleet of vehicles ranging from sedans and limos to vans and buses, shuttling
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passengers to and from airports, business meetings, weddings, sports games and other events. Also private sightseeing tours. Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 888.556.5331 SUPERSHUTTLE
Since 1983, affordable, 24/7 transport to and from airports. Door-to-door service, group rates, charters and frequent flier points and miles with select airlines. Ronald Reagan National Airport, Alexandria, Va.; Dulles International Airport, Dulles, Va., 800.258.3826 WASHINGTON PHOTO SAFARI
Photographer E. David Luria and his team leading instructional tours of photogenic sights, from the monuments and memorials to neighborhoods and nature. Half-day and full-day options. From $79. 202.537.0937 WASHINGTON WALKS
Two-hour tours on foot through areas well-known (National Mall, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Embassy Row, Capitol Hill) and not (Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Kalorama, Rock Creek Cemetery). $20, under 4 free. 202.484.1565 WATSON ADVENTURES
Themed scavenger hunts at Smithsonian museums and other major sites like the National Gallery of Art. $19.50-$24.50; children $17.50. 877.946.4868 WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Metrorail and Metrobus services covering most of the D.C. area. Helpful “Trip Planner” feature on website, plus smartphone app with real-time arrivals. Metrorail fares $1.75 to $5.90; rechargeable SmarTrip card $2. See map and hours on page 61. 202.637.7000
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Be Well Nusta Spa As the country’s first LEED-certified day spa, this spot south of Dupont Circle cares for people and the planet. But hippie den, it’s not. Urbanites appreciate the white-washed walls, bamboo furnishings and colored, moodenhancing LED lights. True to its name (“nusta” means “royalty”), indulgences abound. Think facials, wraps, scrubs and an “alchemy” massage that soothes muscles with a customized blend of aromatic oils from wild-harvested botanicals. 1129 20th St. NW, 202.530.5700, nustaspa.com
“Targeted” body sculpting workout classes combining elements of dance conditioning and physical therapy with the pace of interval training. Drop-in class $27. 750 9th St. NW, 202.347.7999 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown BIKER BARRE
High-energy spin and barre classes driven by upbeat music and instructors. All levels welcome. Single class $25. 738 7th St. SE, 202.733.1009 Metro: Eastern Market FLYWHEEL
Theater-style studio for stationary cycling on custom-made, high-tech bikes, plus “Torqboard” for performance monitoring. Drop-in class $28 (includes shoes). Also FlyBarre body sculpting. 1927 Florida Ave. NW, 202.830.0755; 824 9th St. NW, 202.684.7208 JOY OF MOTION
Founded in 1976, a dance center that welcomes all levels and ages for a wide variety of classes, including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop and zumba. Drop-in class $19. 1333 H St. NE, 202.399.6763; 5207 Wisconsin Ave. NW, second floor, 202.362.3042 Metro: Friendship Heights; 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 180E,
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Bethesda, Md., 301.986.0016 Metro: Bethesda PURE BARRE
Fifty-five-minute sessions that use the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements for a long, lean physique. Nine area locations (see all on the website). Drop-in class $29. 407 8th St. SE, 202.847.3708 Metro: Eastern Market; 3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.244.7500; 2130 P St. NW, 202.870.1799 Metro: Dupont Circle SOULCYCLE
Indoor stationary cycling classes with a nightclub vibe (dim lighting, turned-up tunes). 45-, 60- and 90-minute sessions. Drop-in class $30. 1935 14th St. NW, 202.332.7685; 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.293.7685; 1042 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.328.7685; 2301 M St. NW, 202.659.7685 YOGA DISTRICT
An eco-friendly, communityrun nonprofit with seven studios (see all locations on website) and a wide selection of classes, from flow and restorative to Ashtanga and yogalates. Drop-in class $11.35, mat rental $2. 1635 Connecticut Ave. NW, Metro: Dupont Circle (North); 1910 14th St. NW; 2201 Wisconsin Ave. NW
GYMS
EQUINOX
High-end gym and spa chain. Tag line: “sustainable luxury” (think grass roof, cork flooring). No mani/pedis per LEED guidelines. 1170 22nd St. NW, 202.974.6600; 4905 Elm St., Bethesda, Md., 301.652.1078 Metro: Bethesda; 8065 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703.790.6193 VIDA FITNESS
Hip local chain with classes, spa and two rooftop pool/ lounges. Six locations; see all on website. 601 F St. NW, 202.393.8432 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown; 1517 15th St. NW, 202.588.5559 Metro: McPherson Square; 999 9th St. NW, 202.742.1940 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown
SALONS & SPAS
THE ART OF SHAVING
New York-based boutique for men’s fine grooming products (shaving kits, facial scrubs). Traditional barber instore. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.682.1113; 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.223.1433 BARBER OF HELL’S BOTTOM
Old-school barbershop in an industrial-style space made hip by tattooed stylists and barbers practicing straightrazor shaves (hot and cold towels, essential oils, face
massage). Hair cuts, beard trimming, color and gray blending. Mon. noon-5 p.m., Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 818 Rhode Island Ave. NW, 202.332.0200 BLISS
At the W Hotel, a spa and retail boutique. Skin and nail care, massages and waxing plus customer faves like the “triple oxygen treatment” and ginger rub. Also luxurious lounges, a brownie buffet and R&B background music. Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 515 15th St. NW, 202.661.2418 Metro: Metro Center CAUDALIE
D.C. outpost of high-end French skincare line, drawing from the grapevines on the founders’ family estate in Bordeaux. “Beauty Barrel Bar” for quickie mini facials, hand massages; one treatment room for full facials and massages. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 953 Palmer Alley NW, 202.898.0804 Metro: Metro Center CELADON
Luxury day spa offering hair, skin, nail, body and medispa treatments. Stone massage, coconut sugar scrub, seaweed body masque. Gift brands like Tocca, Agraria, Anthousa. Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues., Thurs. till 7 p.m., Sat. till 4:30 p.m.
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1180 F St. NW, 202.347.3333 Metro: Metro Center COATROOM
Hip salon for manicures and pedicures (standard or “step up” with spa extras), nail art (fee). Gel, shellac, non-toxic polishes. Waxing services. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 850 N. Randolph St., Arlington, Va., 703.717.5007 Metro: Ballston DRYBAR
A “blow dry bar” (no cuts or color) offering $45 blowouts in a chic white salon. Styles ranging from Cosmo (lots of loose curls) to Manhattan (sleek and shiny). Hours vary by location, but generally Mon.-Wed. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.7 p.m. 1825 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.609.8644; 4840 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, Md., 240.483.4277 Metro: Bethesda; 1635 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.719.3809 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) DUPONT NAILS & SPA
Multi-service spa with manicures, pedicures, massages, facials and waxing for women and men. Polishes like OPI, Gelish and Essie, plus organic brands for skin care. Hair: cut, style and color. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.7:30 p.m. 1718 20th St. NW, 202.232.6473 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) FOUNTAINS DAY SPA
Self-dubbed the “Home of Healers and Angels,” a quiet and peaceful setting for massages (like the “Four Hands Massage”), facials and skincare services. Also waxing and reflexology, the relaxing, ancient Chinese art. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. 11 am.-6 p.m. 422 South Washington St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.1990 Metro: King Street THE GENTLEMEN’S QUARTERS
Cuts, shoe shines and hot shaves for discerning gen-
tlemen in a traditional dark wood setting. Lounge with three flat-screen TVs, the daily paper, minibar, plus spa for massages, facials, etc. Mon. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.4 p.m. 105 S. Union St., Alexandria, Va., 703.836.7330 GEORGETOWN SALON & SPA
From accomplished D.C. massage therapist Linda Hardiman, a serene spot for stress-reducing therapies including Swedish, deep-tissue massage and Myofascial release customized to individual needs. Also, hair cutting/ styling, mani-pedis. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 2715 M St. NW, 202.333.8099 GROOMING LOUNGE
Upscale spot for men’s shaving and hair care products with brands like Jack Black and Acqua di Parma, plus shop’s own line. Services include hot lather shaves, nail treatments and facials. Hours vary by location. 1745 L St. NW, 202.466.8900 Metro: Farragut North; Tysons Galleria, 1001 International Drive, 703.288.0355 LUIGI PARASMO SALON AND SPA
The first namesake salon from the Italian stylist. Hair color, extensions, treatments and cuts, plus products like Kerastase and Moroccan Oil. High-tech spa on second floor for massages, peels, masks and mani-pedis at cushy seats equipped with iPads. Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed.-Fri. till 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.7 p.m. 1510 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.2244 MASSAGE ENVY
Swedish, deep tissue, sports, hot stone and prenatal massages plus reflexology for pain relief and relaxation. Facials. Multiple locations, see website for nearest clinic. NECTAR SKIN BAR
In a lavender row house, hardto-find products from beauty
lines like Prtty Peaushun, Becca Cosmetics and Butter London. Waxing, facial, airbrush tanning and manicure services. Outdoor spa service garden, weather permitting. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (only spray tan and retail on Mon.) 1633 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.4332 THE RED DOOR BY ELIZABETH ARDEN
Express facials, massage, aqua and aromatherapy, make-up services. Hours vary by location. Willard InterContinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.942.2700 Metro: Metro Center; 5225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.362.9890 Metro: Friendship Heights SALAMANDER SPA
Luxury spa in horse country at the Salamander Resort with aroma-infused steam rooms and treatments like Rider’s Relief massage. Also hair, nail and make-up services. Sun.Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg, Va., 866.938.7370 SOOTHE
On-demand service for massages (Swedish, deep tissue, couples) in 60-, 90and 120-minute increments ordered via cellphone app, website or phone. Daily 9 a.m.-midnight. 800.960.7668 THE SPA AND SALON AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR
Inside the luxury resort, 27,000-square-foot glam spa on two levels with salon and barber shop. Eleven treatment rooms (hydro therapy, Vichy) using Clarins products, plus mani/pedis, couples treatment room, lounge. By appointment daily. 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, Md., 301.971.6115 THE SPA AT THE JEFFERSON
Massages, facials and treatments that use herbs and botanicals grown in Monticello’s gardens plus
Be Well
vinotherapies that reflect Thomas Jefferson’s passion for wine. Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 1200 16th St. NW, 202.448.3270 Metro: Farragut North SPA AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL
Silk-draped walls, hot and cold plunge pools and minimalist Asian decor. Ayurvedic massages, sesame body scrubs, facials. Daily 9 a.m.9 p.m. 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.787.6100 SPA AT THE RIT GEORGETOWN
CARLTON
Signature blueberry detox, organic teen facial, hair removal and tinting, massage therapy, nail care, maternity treatments. Sauna room. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 3100 South St. NW, 202.912.4175 Metro: Foggy Bottom SPA LOGIC
Salon for hair treatments, facials and massages. Products include Dermalogica, Wella, L’Oreal and Rusk. Hair/spa: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.7 p.m. Nail salon: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.7:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 1721 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.6475 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) VARNISH LANE
Well-appointed, environmentally conscious salon in a townhouse setting for waterless manicures and pedicures. Non-toxic brands like RGB, Smith & Cult, plus designer lines Chanel, YSL. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 5236 44th St. NW, 202.506.5308 Metro: Friendship Heights WISE OWL CLUB
In Adams Morgan, minimalist barbershop specializing in straight-razor shaves, beard maintenance, gray blending. Walk-ins only. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 2010 18th St. NW, 202.705.9425
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WHERE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
We’re addicted to boozy dessert shakes
Ted’s Bulletin
For more great boozy dessert shakes in the city, visit wheretraveler.com
Shake Shack When I’m taking the train, I go to Shake Shack in Union Station, buy a regular milkshake and add booze myself. –Bryan Voltaggio, chef, Voltaggio Brothers SteakHouse, Range, @bryanvoltaggio
Burger Tap & Shake I love the “Buena Vista” with Jameson Irish Whiskey, espresso and 64
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vanilla ice cream. –Kate Goodall, CEO, Halcyon, @goodallkate
Trio Restaurant It’s been serving spiked milkshakes for as long as I can remember. My favorite is the chocolate shake with Frangelico, because it brings out the nuttiness in this hazelnut distillate. –Tim Ebner, food and travel writer, @timebner
Satellite Room I can’t resist the "Linus Van Pelt" (peanut butter with whiskey). I'm a peanut butter addict and a huge fan of the "Peanuts" Van Pelt family. –Philippa Hughes, chief creative contrarian, The Pink Line Project, @pinklineproject
Ari’s Diner This new place is the perfect gathering spot to share a decadent shake,
uffy panca es and a classic diner burger. –Lani Furbank, food and travel writer, @lanifurbank
Ted’s Bulletin Who can resist that mint chocolate cookie taste from childhood— paired with some adult fun—in the “Grasshopper”? –Kate Michael, former Miss D.C.; editor at large, K Street Magazine; @theauthentikate
COURTESY MATCHBOX FOOD GROUP
ocal in uencers weigh in on their latest obsessions. This month? Spiked milkshakes are all the rage. Here’s where they get them.
The lobster
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Crystal City, Tysons Galleria, and 7th Street NW • www.legalseafoods.com
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