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An insider view of what’s essential in the capital. Plus: the top stops during an 80-minute visit to Arlington National Cemetery
Topping this month’s guide: an online store for unique D.C.-inspired gifts and a funky food and menswear mashup
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Gold-medal gymnasts put on a show. Also: Stevie Nicks, FotoWeekDC and “Nutcracker” mice in a holiday parade
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
Biographical pop-up books, a bonsai that survived Hiroshima and more fascinating sights
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SHOPPING
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DINING
Lip-smacking flavors all around town, from Brazilian BBQ to Japanese noodles
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Filling up on food tours, plus capital exploration by bus, boat and bike
40 Washington Your Way Whether you’re a foodie, music lover or parent with kids in tow, we’ve got recommendations tailored to your travel style.
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ENTERTAINMENT
”Freaky Friday” on stage, a new bar channeling the Big Easy and the best venues for concerts, comedy and brews ON THE COVER Katharina Fritsch’s
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6 Game On Fall means football—and basketball and hockey. Consult our seasonal guide to D.C.’s pro sports teams and where to cheer them on. BY MIKE UNGER
8 Museum Marvels READ US ON MAGZTER
A giant blue rooster, an avant-garde performance artist and high-def pics of the moon are just a few of the eye-popping displays. BY JEAN LAWLOR COHEN
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Explore the area from north to south and A to Z pages 36-39
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BROOKE SABIN, WASHINGTON, D.C., EDITOR
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D.C. is many great things, but it’s most definitely a museum town. The already impressive cultural cache grew substantially this fall with the opening of the newest Smithsonian site, the African American History and Culture Museum (featured in our October issue and online), as well as the reopening of the National Gallery of Art’s East Building (page 8) with more exhibit space and a roof terrace that’s sure to become a hot spot—for that big blue rooster alone! This month, pro sports factor, too, with hockey and basketball fans pouring into Verizon Center and football supporters heading out to FedEx Field. See page 6 for our guide to the teams and where to cheer them on. Festivities take place all across the region, as the holiday season gets into full swing with a dancing Scrooge and parading “Nutcracker” mice (page 4). Even if you have only limited time, we can show you how to make the most of it at a top D.C. destination. 80 MINUTES IN:
Arlington National Cemetery
In this month when we honor the country’s veterans of war, a visit to Arlington National Cemetery (page 16) seems especially timely. Soldiers from all national conflicts—the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War—are buried in this 624-acre hallowed ground just across the Potomac River from Washington. On rolling lawns overlooking the capital, white tombstones stretch as far as the eye can see, a somber reminder of the cost of war. It was the high death toll of the Civil War that prompted the cemetery’s creation, from an estate that belonged to Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his wife, Mary, a great-granddaughter of Martha Washington. Memorial Bridge arches across the Potomac
linking Lee’s former property to the Lincoln Memorial in a symbolic union of the war’s opposing sides. Today the cemetery is free and open to the public daily. Begin your visit at the Welcome Center, which is near the main entrance (above) and offers exhibits, a bookstore and tickets for a hop-on, hop-off narrated bus tour ($12, children $6, discounts for military). But on a crisp fall day, walking may be the way to go. Before you set off, pick up a map or download the free ANC Explorer app from iTunes or the cemetery website. (Kiosks throughout the property also host the app.) Head uphill to the restored Arlington House, Lee’s former abode furnished with family artifacts and open for self-guided
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Simone Biles soaring at the 2016 Olympic Games
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2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
This summer Simone Biles took our breath away, as she leapt, flipped and stuck those landings to claim four Olympic golds and become the most decorated American gymnast ever. You’d think she would want nothing more than to kick back on the couch, but, lucky for fans, she’s joining her gold-medal “Final Five” teammates, plus former Olympic champs Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson and Jordyn Wieber, on a 36-city tour that stops at Verizon Center (page 32). Local gymnasts join in, too—who knows, someday we may be applauding one of them on the medal stand.
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KIDS EURO FEST > THROUGH NOV. 6 EU embassies and D.C. cultural venues team up to offer family-friendly films, workshops, theater, dance and circuses—all free. Times and locations vary. kidseurofestival.org 1
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2 CAMPAIGN 2016 > NOV. 10 Go behind the scenes of this year’s contentious presidential election, as U.S. News and World Report’s Kenneth Walsh leads a lively discussion. $35. 6:45 p.m. Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, smithsonianassociates.org
MUSEUM SHOP AROUND > NOV. 10-13 In the Mansion at Strathmore, find creative merch from 18 area venues like The Phillips Collection, International Spy Museum and Kennedy Center. $9 entry. Thurs. 10 a.m.3
8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. till 5 p.m. 10701 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda, Md., strathmore.org 4 FOTOWEEKDC > NOV. 12-20 Headquartered at National Geographic Museum, this celebration of the camera’s art draws shutterbugs for exhibits, parties, artist talks and “fotowalks.” Times, venues and prices vary. 1145 17th St. NW, fotodc.org
5 STEVIE NICKS > NOV. 14 On her 24 Karat Gold Tour, the multi-platinum rock icon comes to Verizon Center, along with the Pretenders. $49-$150. 7 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.) 601 F St. NW, verizoncenter.com
6 ”ONCE” > NOV. 25-27 The Tony-winning musical based on the Oscar-winning film opens the Broadway season at historic National Theatre. $48-$98. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, thenationaldc.com
Holiday season is upon us! With Dickens, a parade, a frozen wonderland and a Christmas camel, D.C. brings on the cheer. NOV. 17-DEC. 31 “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” This music-filled production of the Dickens classic has been making Washington audiences jolly for 35 years. $22-$105. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW, fords.org NOV. 19-JAN. 1 ICE! Don your warm woolen mittens (parkas provided) for a stroll through this incredible icescape carved by Chinese artisans. This year’s theme: Christmas Around the World. $21$36. Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md., christmasonthe potomac.com NOV. 25 RESTON HOLIDAY PARADE This day-afterThanksgiving tradition draws 10,000 spectators with bands, balloons, Santa, Racing Presidents and “Nutcracker” mice (at left). Free. 11 a.m. Market St., Reston, Va., restontowncenter.com NOV. 25-JAN. 6 CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT VERNON Tour George Washington’s estate in its holiday finery—and meet Aladdin the Camel. Free with entry: $20, children $10. 3200 Mount Vernon Highway, Mt. Vernon, Va., mountvernon.org
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Game On
Washington may be a two-party town, but when it comes to pro sports, it’s a four-team fiesta. One of only a dozen cities with NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB franchises, D.C.’s got gifted athletes and good times. By Mike Unger
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Here’s some team trivia to get you talking sports like a local.
Washingtonians love not only their teams but also the sports bars that toast them. Head to one of these favorites for brews, dogs and the game in high-def.
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Redskins • Won Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI. • Have 19 players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including former coach George Allen, whose son Bruce is now the team’s president. • Debuted their official fight song, “Hail to the Redskins,” on August 17, 1938.
Left wing Alex Ovechkin
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• Started out in the NBA in 1961 as the Chicago Packers.
• Joined the NHL as an expansion team for the 1974-75 season. Their record that season (8-67-5) is the worst in league history. • In 2015-16, won the Presidents’ Trophy, which goes to the team with the best record in the regular season. • Practice in free sessions open to the public at Arlington, Virginia’s Kettler Capitals Iceplex, where a team store sells everything fans need to “Rock the Red.”
BUFFALO BILLIARDS This Dupont Circle staple should be called Buffalo Billiards and skeeball, shuffleboard, foosball, ping pong, pop-a-shot and Golden Tee. TRY: The Drunken Dog, an Angus all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with Mexican adobo BBQ beer sauce. GO: 1330 19th St. NW FAST EDDIE’S The downtown hangout features billiards and plenty of what it advertises on the sign out front: sports, wings and beer. TRY: Traditional or boneless wings with one of 21 sauces, including Montreal chicken and Gator BBQ. GO: 1520 K St. NW
• Were known as the Bullets until their late owner, Abe Pollin, changed the name in 1995, saying he was uncomfortable with the violent connotations surrounding it.
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Keeping Score In the fall, of course, the sports scene is all about hoops, pigskins and pucks. The Redskins play at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, and while recent years have been disappointing, last season quarterback Kirk Cousins led the team to the NFL playoffs. Penn Quarter’s Verizon Center is home to the NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals. (See page 35 for this month’s home game schedules.) Although the Wizards haven’t won a championship since 1978, they have promising young stars like John Wall and Bradley Beal. The Caps are hoping former league MVP Alex Ovechkin can help them claim their first Stanley Cup title. Win or lose, the teams draw legions of loyal fans who cheer them on in person or from one of the sports-crazy spots at right.
PENN QUARTER SPORTS TAVERN A huge space drawing fans before games at Verizon Center, this mainstay has 35 TVs, three on its enclosed, heated patio.
TRY: The Penn Quarter burger, made with a half-pound of Angus beef and served on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, fries and a pickle. GO: 639 Indiana Ave. NW PUBLIC BAR Nothing about this Dupont Circle spot is understated. It boasts D.C.’s largest HD projector, along with 31 TVs on the main floor, 13 in the upstairs lounge and four on the rooftop deck. TRY: Slow-roasted and flash-fried wings. GO: 1214 18th St. NW B CLEVELAND PARK BAR & GRILL A distinct neighborhood vibe permeates this pretension-free local favorite that offers an extensive beer list and sports on TV. TRY: The 4 Seasons pizza, with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, imported Italian ham and black olives. GO: 3421 Connecticut Ave. NW
The Drunken Dog at Buffalo Billiards
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Museum Marvels
George Washington envisioned the capital as a landscape of stirring vistas and classic temples beside a river. His Federal-era map allowed for the evolution of urban culture beyond politics, for public sites that honor invention and nourish the spirit. Now Washington treasure houses add to their permanent delights these fleeting wonders. BY JEAN LAWLOR COHEN
The newly reopened East Building of the National Gallery of Art
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WHERE NOW Washington From miniature abodes reflecting changing domestic trends across the centuries to space-age photos revealing the surface of the moon in dramatic detail, these cultural exhibitions take visitors on a mind-expanding journey. NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM Enter miniature worlds—12 dollhouses from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, spanning 300 years and graced by 1,900 restored objects, and a “Dream House” of 24 rooms, each the vision of a fine artist, designer or architect. Imaginative spaces hold furnishings crafted of clay, 3-D printing, insects and even marshmallow Peeps. 401 F St. NW, 202.272.2448, nbm.org AIR & SPACE MUSEUM “A New Moon Rises” consists of 61 large images—craters, mountains, lava flows and Apollo landing sites—taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. Also here: photos of dramatic airport towers like Dubai’s that’s flower-shaped and tinted with a golden glaze. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214, nasm.si.edu The moon at Air & Space
TEXTILE MUSEUM On the GWU campus, curators mount an election-year treat—rare campaign flags like a strangely configured stars-and-stripes banner touting Lincoln’s 1860 presidential run. A colorful, more exotic display features Okinawan museum treasures of bingata, robes of resistdyed fabrics, as well as contemporary fashion designs. 701 21st St. NW, 202.994.5200, museum.gwu.edu RENWICK GALLERY The Smithsonian’s showcase
Contemporary craft at Renwick
of fine craft installs 70 works by contemporary artists, all fascinated by “transformation, ruin and rebirth.” They embrace a variety of media: Steven Young Lee’s clay vessels slumped in the kiln, Kristen Morgin’s fool-the-eye painted clay replicas of vintage toys, Norwood Viviano’s narrative sculptures of glass, cast bronze and 3-D printing and Jennifer Trask’s jewelry and large-scale assemblages of bone, resin, antique frames and butterfly wings. 17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.633.7970, americanart.si.edu MOUNT VERNON With “Lives Bound Together,” the Donald W. Reynolds Museum tells stories of slave life at the George Washington estate. Artifacts include objects found in excavations and the original pages of Washington’s 1799 will instructing that his slaves be freed at his death. Nineteen enslaved individuals provide a narrative thread, while a slave cemetery-turned-memorial honors those whose identities are, for the most part, lost. 3200 Mount Vernon Highway, 703.780.2000, mountvernon.org HILLWOOD ESTATE MUSEUM & GARDENS In the gardens rise four 15-foothigh fiberglass sculptures that depict human busts (heads and shoulders) as if formed from botanical materials. With these
startling works, contemporary artist Philip Haas pays homage to portraits of the four seasons as depicted by Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Tucked into multiple galleries, “Deco Japan” reveals a dazzling array of objects created from the 1920s to the 1940s. Japanese artisans adapted the West’s moderne style—geometric, Jazz Age and streamlined—for their own expressive traditions. The cross-era results: a calligraphic poster with flapper holding a cocktail and silver cranes mimicking the ancient art of origami. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, 202.686.5807, hillwoodmuseum.org
Japanese Art Deco at Hillwood
NEWSEUM Dedicated to the glories of a free press, its exhibitions document events like 9/11 as well as light-hearted topics like “First Dogs: American Presidents and Their Pets.” Special: the Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery, updated to include every winner since the first award in 1942, and (very timely) “CNN Politics Campaign 2016: Like, Share, Elect,” the story of the current presidential race in real time. Think “immersive experience” that by Nov. 8 computes the election and tracks America’s shifting demographics on a “magic wall.” 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 888.639.7386, newseum.org
Visual Art Stars Paintings, videos and performance pieces that move in more ways than one. For details, see the listings starting on page 14.—JLC African Art Museum In “Senses of Time: Video and Film-Based Works of Africa,” prized artists based in Egypt, England, the Congo and South Africa show short videos: Moataz Nasr’s Arab Spring shadow portraits in water, Theo Eshetu’s kaleidoscopic vibrations that evoke intricate textiles and Yinka Shonibare’s anti-war “costume drama” with guests in African-pattern court dress at a masked ball. American Art Museum “Hot Beat” revisits the 1960s with stripe paintings by the late Gene Davis, a native son who played that single geometric shape into a dazzling variety of artworks. Opening Nov. 18, the show of 15 signature paintings anticipates his lifelong experiments with color and scale, from one-inch “micro” canvases to a 414-foot span atop a Philadelphia street. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Icelandic performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson intrigues with tableaux of repetitive sound and movement—live happenings like a five-month floating concert on a boat at the 2013 Venice Biennale. His videos, some never seen in the U.S., document the artist, (in his words) a “poseur” with “fake emotions.” What seems at first a test of viewer endurance soon becomes touching comedy laced with melancholy. For the run of the exhibition, a rotating cast performs “Woman in E,” each musician wearing sequins and playing an E-minor chord. National Gallery of Art/East Building The reopening and reconfiguration of the I.M. Pei-designed East Building help to mark the West Building’s 75th anniversary. Installations focus on two women—Barbara Kruger, who fills the Tower 3 gallery with her confrontational lithographs, and L.A. gallerist/patron Virginia Dwan, who gave early attention to avant-garde artists shown in 100 works here. On the new Roof Terrace: a 14.5-foot-tall electric blue rooster by Katharina Fritsch gazes out at Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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This hip H Street NE spot appeals to shoppers and foodies. Downstairs, peruse Durkl menswear then hit the bar, or claim a table for James Beard-nominee Erik Bruner-Yang’s Cambodian and Taiwanese fare. Upstairs, coffee fans sip Vigilante brews and indulge in Frenchie’s sweets. www.maketto1351. com. 1351 H St. NE, 202.838.9972. Map 1 E12
Since 1984, this Chevy Chase bookstore has drawn the well-read for the latest bestsellers and informed staff picks. Regular events with noted speakers add to the bustling vibe, while a downstairs coffeeshop and wine bar keep browsers well hydrated. www.politics-prose.com. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.364.1919. North of Map 1 A4
Doug Abbey and Alan Sbarra’s online catalog offers a wide variety of “souvenirs on steroids.” High-quality vintage and contemporary gifts run the gamut, from abstract art maps of the city (above) to hand-selected “bespoke” gift boxes and even humidors shaped like the White House. www.iconsdc.com. 844.426.6732.
Shopping Centers
LEESBURG CORNER PREMIUM OUTLETS—
TYSONS CORNER CENTER— Largest mall in the
CITYCENTERDC— Luxury complex for coveted labels
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Arc’Teryx, plus restaurants Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Momofuku, Milk Bar, Centrolina and Fig & Olive. Hours vary. www.citycenterdc.com. 10th St. NW (Between H and I), 202.289.9000 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 THE COLLECTION AT CHEVY CHASE— High-end
boutiques in Maryland, just north of the D.C. line. Bulgari, Jimmy Choo, Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks-Jandel and Brooks Brothers nearby. Hours vary. www.thecollectionatchevy chase.com. 5471-5481 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 301.654.2292 Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 B2 FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY— Newly
remodeled airy, light-filled mall anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s with 170-plus shops (Kate Spade, Apple, Coach, Zara, J. Crew, Stuart Weitzman). Large food court. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.fashioncentrepentagon. com. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.2400 Metro: Pentagon City Map 2 G6
110 brand-name and designer shops including Armani Outlet, Le Creuset, Lacoste, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth at savings of 25-65 percent. Food court. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. till 7 p.m. www. premiumoutlets.com/leesburg. 241 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, Va., 703.737.3071 POTOMAC MILLS— Largest outlet mall in Virginia
with more than 200 stores including Nordstrom Rack, H&M, Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store and Neiman Marcus Last Call. IMAX theater, 25-eatery 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. www.potomacmills.com. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, Va., 703.496.9330 RESTON TOWN CENTER— Pedestrian-friendly
zone around a fountain square transforms into ice-skating rink during winter months. Galleries, specialty shops (South Moon Under, Appalachian Spring) and restaurants. Hours vary. www. restontowncenter.com. Take Dulles Toll Road west to Reston Parkway, 11900 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.579.6720 Map 3 B2
metropolitan area has 300-plus shops, restaurants, a cineplex, plus a plaza for events and an ice rink in winter. Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, L.L. Bean, Lego, West Elm and Z Gallerie. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.tysonscorner center.com. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.893.9400 Metro: Tysons Corner Map 5 B/C3 TYSONS GALLERIA— Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks
Fifth Avenue plus 100 other upscale shops (Gucci, Chanel, Tory Burch). Restaurants and food court. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www. tysonsgalleria.com. I-495 at Exit 46A. 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.827.7730 Map 5 B1/2
Apparel—Men AVENUE JACK— In a rustic shop integrating
reclaimed local wood, clothing from brands like Original Penguin, Banks, Levi’s, plus playful accessories, whimsical gifts by Beekman 1802, Herschel Supply Co., W&P Designs. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.avenuejack.com. 1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.887.5225 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5
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HUGH & CRYE—Shirts (dress, casual) and blazers
designed to fit 12 body types from slim to athletic. Accessories like pocket squares, ties and vintage pins. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m., Sun. by appointment only. www.hughandcrye. com. 300 Tingey St. SE #140, 202.250.3807 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 IKE BEHAR— Family-owned company producing
high-end menswear and known for outfitting celebrities. Dress shirts, sport shirts, ties, sport coats, suits, handkerchiefs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun.noon-5 p.m.www.ike behar.com. 2900 M St. NW, 202.808.8715 Map 1 D3 PROFESSIONAL MAN PRIMA MODA— Expertly
made Italian menswear and accessories. Suits (all canvas or part-canvas; nothing fused or glued) in year-round wool, cashmere and silk. Expert fitting and tailoring. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.4 p.m., and by appt. 1619 K St. NW, 202.466.6255 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D6
Apparel—Men & Women MACY’S— Legendary New York retailer, source
of stylish clothing and housewares. www. macys.com. 1201 G St. NW, 202.628.6661 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7; Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.418.4488 Map 2 G6; see website for other locations in the area: Tysons Galleria, Ballston, Landmark, Wheaton, Westfield Montgomery. PROPER TOPPER— USA Today calls this family-run
shop one of the U.S.’s top 10 spots to buy a hat, from berets to cloches and fascinators. Also gifts, clothes, jewelry, accessories, home decor. Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. till 7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.propertopper.com. 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5 VINEYARD VINES— New England meets George-
town in seersucker pants, polos, oxfords, cableknit cardigans, accessories for men, women and kids in a range of pastel hues. Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. www.vineyardvines.com. 1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.625.8463 Metro: Foggy Bottom Map 1 D2
Apparel—Women BABETTE— From San Francisco to Georgetown,
sportswear with clever details and a minimalist sensibility. Bold color, geometric prints, imported fabrics. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.shopbabette.com. 3307 Cady’s Alley NW, south of M St., 202.339.9885 Map 1 D2 BETSY FISHER— Hip fashion den stocks top con-
temporary women’s designer clothing and shoes. Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 8 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. www.betsyfisher. com. 1224 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.785.1975 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5 THE PHOENIX— Upscale boutique with contempo-
rary designer clothing by Eileen Fisher, White + Warren, Yansi Fugel and Lilla P. Jewelry plus fine art and decor from Mexico. Mon.-Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 7 p.m., Sun. noon6 p.m. www.thephoenixdc.com. 1514 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.338.4404 Map 1 C2 SECONDI— Sunny upstairs shop resells contem-
porary labels (Diane Von Furstenberg, Burberry, Theory, Milly and 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. www.secondi.com. 1702 Connecticut Ave. NW, 2nd floor, 202.667.1122 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5
Misha LuLu, Zebi Baby and local designers. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www. shoplittlebirdies.com. 1526 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.1059 Map 1 C2
Books
Galleries of Art
KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE— Inde-
A GALERIE— In a c. 1800 warehouse in Old Town,
pendent bookstore since 1976 with full-service restaurant and bar. Live music, foodie events, patio. Daily 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 4 a.m. www.kramers.com. 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 SACRED CIRCLE— Shop dedicated to spirituality,
metaphysics, holistic healing and the environment. Books, music, crystals and gifts. Readings (tarot, palm) upstairs. Free parking. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. www.sacredcircle books.com. 919 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9309 Metro: King St. Map 2A B3
Crafts & Collectibles APPALACHIAN SPRING—Since 1968, handcrafted
jewelry, scarves, art glass, toys and home decor. Hours vary by location. www.appalachianspring. com. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.682.0505 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10; 1415 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.5780 Map 1 C2; 1641 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md., 301.230.1380; 11877 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.478.2218 Map 3 B2 THE INDIAN CRAFT SHOP— At Department of the
Interior since 1938, outlet for American Indian artists to market their crafts. Basketry, weavings, carvings, kachinas and beadwork, plus an 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. www.indiancraftshop.com. 1849 C St. NW, 202.208.4056 Map 1 F5 LOOPED YARN WORKS—Well-organized residence-
like shop encouraging in-store knitting. More than 30 brands of yarns, patterns, plus needles and notions. Weekly classes and 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. www.loopedyarnworks.com. 1732 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.714.5667 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES— One of the world’s
largest fair trade organizations for disadvantaged artisans. Indonesian freshwater pearl earrings, Peruvian backgammon games, etc. Hours vary by location. www.tenthousandvillages.com. 915 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.684.1435 Metro: King St. Map 1 B3; 4959 Elm St., Bethesda, Md., 301.718.3465 Metro: Bethesda Map 4
For Kids AMERICAN GIRL— Classic historical and modern-
day dolls plus glam outfits, accessories and furniture. American Girl Bistro for casual dining and treats, salon with stylists for doll pampering. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. till 9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.americangirl.com. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 877.247.5223 Metro: Tysons Corner Map 5 LITTLE BIRDIES BOUTIQUE—A high-end children’s
clothing store for newborns to size 10, plus organic products, gifts, fine art and bedroom decor. Brands include Burberry, Cotton Caboodle,
nearly 6,000 square feet of original watercolors and engravings, including antique, mid-century and contemporary periods, 18th-to-20th-century furnishings and accessories, designer home decor. Worldwide shipping. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.agaleriealexandria.com. 315 Cameron St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.1010 Map 2A 5B DTR MODERN GALLERIES— In Georgetown,
contemporary and 20th-century masters from a privately held collection of works by artists like Picasso, Dali, Botero, Mars, Warhol, Basquiat, Hirst. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. www.dtrmodern.com. 2820 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.338.0625 Map 1 D3 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. www.hemphillfinearts.com. 1515 14th St. NW, 202.234.5601 Map 1 C7 OLD PRINT GALLERY— Contemporary prints plus
a Georgetown trove of unusual prints, etchings, contemporary works on paper, 18th- and 19thcentury maps, botanicals, landscapes, cartoons plus genre, D.C., nautical scenes. Framing. Tues.Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.oldprintgallery.com. 1220 31st St. NW, 202.965.1818 Map 1 D2
Gifts THE IRISH WALK— Old Town boutique represents
the Emerald Isle with housewares, apparel, jewelry and 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. www.irishwalk.com. 415 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.0118 Metro: King St. Map 2A B4 STERLING & BURKE LTD— Leather goods and
heritage brands made in America and England. Personalized service. Briefcases, handbags, luggage, wallets, umbrellas, cufflinks and fragrances. On-site gallery of 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. www. sterlingandburke.com. 2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.333.2266 Map 1 D3 WHITE HOUSE GIFTS— Presidential souvenirs and
collectibles: postcards, books, clothing and art, plus replicas of Jackie Kennedy’s jewelry and an “Oval Office” photo op. Nearby President’s Gallery (1425 G Street) with rare memorabilia to buy. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. www.whitehousegifts.com. 701 15th St. NW, 202.737.9500 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E6
Health & Beauty BLUEMERCURY— Luxe cosmetics shop with knowl-
edgeable staff demonstrating high-end products like Nars, Jo Malone, Bumble and Bumble, La Mer in a no-pressure environment. Hours vary by location. www.bluemercury.com. 3059 M St. NW, w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 11
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202.965.1300 Map 1 D3; 1619 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.462.1300 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5; Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.289.5008 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10 FLYWHEEL SPORTS—Theater-style studio for stationary cycling on 60 custom-
made, high-tech bikes, plus “Torqboard” for performance monitoring. FlyBarre body sculpting. Hours vary by location. www.flywheelsports.com. 1927 Florida Ave. NW, 202.830.0755 Metro: Dupont Circle (North, about four blocks) Map 1 B5; CityCenterDC, 824 9th St. NW, 202.684.7208 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 SPA LOGIC— Salon for hair treatments, facials and massages. Products include
Dermalogica, Wella, L’Oreal and Rusk. Hair/spa: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nail salon hours may vary. Call for details. www.spalogicdc.com. 1721 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.6475 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5
Home Decor THE HOUR— Victoria Vergason’s collection of vintage barware, cocktailware,
carts, jewelry and other gifts for imbibers. Items range from ornate drink carts to bell-shaped shakers, leather-wrapped flasks and Blenko decanters. Mon.Sat. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.thehourshop.com. 1015 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.224.4687 Metro: King St. Map 2A B3
DUPONT COME OUT & PLAY 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
JONATHAN ADLER— Georgetown outpost from the famed home designer.
Colorful pottery, stylish furniture and funky accessories. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.jonathanadler.com. 1267 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.965.1416 Map 1 C2 TABLETOP— Bright subterranean shop carrying whimsical decorative items like
Jonathan Adler animal vases, Henry Allen metallic piglets, Lotta Jansdottir and Marimekko textiles, Wolfum gifts. Also cookbooks, stationery. Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.tabletopdc.com. 1608 20th St. NW, 202.387.7117 Map 1 C5; 6927 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, Md., 240.467.3982
Jewelry BEADAZZLED— Bead and jewelry shop for DIY inspiration from collectible
African beads, gemstones, seedbeads, metals, organics, as well as a huge selection of cords, wire and chain in a welcoming environment. Also finished jewelry by local designers. Hours vary by location. www.beadazzled.com. 1507 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.265.2323 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5; 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Va., 703.848.2323 Map 3 C3
THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM A real life escape room that “locks” you and your team members in a room. You have 60 minutes to escape by finding cleverly hidden clues and solving challenging mind-teasing puzzles. 2 blocks from the red-line metro - Dupont Circle. 1730 Connecticut Ave NW www.thegreatescaperoom.com
202.930.1843
BLOOM— Husband-and-wife team Mazar and Cigdem Ertekin’s boutique offer-
ing sterling silver pendants, hand-made necklaces, earrings and “evil eyes” from Turkey, plus home decor, D.C. souvenirs. 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 Map 1 B5 CULTURED CONCEPTS—Statement pieces made on-site drawing influences
from “rich cultures and natural surroundings” worldwide. Beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings with brass trimmings. Sun.-Tues. by appointment, Wed.Sat. noon-7 p.m. www.livecultured.com. 218 N. Lee St., Alexandria, Va., Suite 101, 571.490.2364 Map 2A B5 KING’S JEWELRY— Family-owned shop with fine jewelry (diamonds, pearls,
gemstones), Swiss watches and gifts in a wide range of prices. Antique jewelry and appraisals. Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. till 8 p.m. www.kingsjewelry.net. 609 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.0011 Map 2A B4 LENKERSDORFER—Sister to Liljenquist & Beckstead since 1993. Fine wrist-
watches by Patek Philippe, Breitling, Cartier, Panerai as well as fine jewelry by 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. www.lenkersdorfer. com. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.506.6712 Metro: Tysons Corner Map 5 B3 LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD— Since 1979, watches by Bulgari, Cartier, Rolex,
Chopard. Bell & Ross timepieces “designed for professionals,” Tacori diamond rings and David Yurman bracelets. Hours vary by location. www. liljenquist.com. Tysons Galleria (watch store), 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.448.6731 Map 5; Westfield Montgomery, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, Md., 301.469.7575 Map 3 B3; Fairfax Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703.749.1200 Map 5 B4; Westfield Annapolis, 1660 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis, Md., 410.224.4787
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OMEGA BOUTIQUE TYSONS— Luxe retailer of the re-
nowned Swiss brand founded in 1848. Classic and contemporary fine watches, jewelry and leather. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www. omegawatches.com. Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 571.633.9710 Map 5 B1 SWATCH— The Swiss manufacturer’s elegant quartz
watches plus bands, playful colors with funky digital and analog faces. Hours vary by location. www. swatch.com. Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.842.9000 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10; Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.3447 Metro: Pentagon City Map 2 G6
Shoes ALDEN— Family-owned shoe manufacturer since
1884. Men’s shoes from tassel moccasins to dress Oxfords and Indiana Jones-style work boots, belts, fine leather goods. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.aldenshoe.com. 921 F St. NW, 202.347.2308 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 BUCKETFEET— Inside The Shay complex, hip shop
for lace-up and slip-on sneakers bearing the designs of artists around the world. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. till 6 p.m. www.bucketfeet.com. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.847.3294 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 B8 THE SHOE HIVE— Elegant and casual shoes plus
bags and accessories. Designers: Cynthia Vincent, Kate Spade, Sam Edelman. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.theshoehive.com. 127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., 877.548.7106 Metro: King Street Map 2A B5
Specialty & Services THE CAKEROOM— Counters and display cases
brimming with layer cakes (coconut, peanut butter, red velvet) and cupcakes (13 flavors). Also cookies, breakfast treats, coffee and tea. Bright and sunny second-floor lounge. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. till 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.cakeroombakery.com. 2006 18th St. NW, 202.450.4462 Map 1 A5 GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE— Winner of Washington
Post Cupcake Wars. Owners personalize frosting on cupcakes made in 12 flavors daily (5 more by advance order). Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.9 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.georgetowncup cake.com. 1209 Potomac St. NW, 202.333.8448 Map 1 D2 TG CIGARS & LOUNGE— Near Washington Conven-
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tion Center, a smoker’s lounge and full-service shop offering familiar and boutique brands plus accessories (cutters, lighters, ashtrays). Patio on weekends. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m., Sun. noon-2 a.m. www.tgcigar.com. 1118 9th St. NW, 202.289.8684 Map 1 D7 UNION MARKET— Culinary marketplace with local
“artisan” vendors including Salt & Sundry, Follain, Peregrine Espresso, Righteous Cheese Co., Red Apron Butchery and Rappahannock Oyster Co. John Mooney’s Bidwell restaurant. Seasonal popup shops, specialty wines at Cordial, fresh bread, pickles, cheeses, empanadas, yogurt and baklava. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. www.unionmarketdc.com. 6th St. & Neal Place NE East of Map 1 C10
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Museums+Attractions November
This 446-acre site in northeast D.C. has specialty gardens, the former U.S. Capitol columns and the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, which houses the Yamaki (above), a centuries-old Japanese white pine that survived the World War II atomic bombing of Hiroshima. www.usna.usda.gov. 3501 New York Ave. NE, 202.245.2726. Map 1 C10
Visitor Centers ALEXANDRIA VISITORS CENTER— In the recon-
structed home of city founder William Ramsay, brochures, tickets, maps, gifts. Sun.-Wed. 10 a.m.6 p.m, Thurs.-Sat. till 8 p.m. www.visitalexandriava. com. 221 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.746.3301 Metro: King St. Map 2A B5 D.C. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER— Tour advice,
brochures, city guides and maps. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Closed weekends. www.dcchamber.org. 506 9th St. NW at E St., 202.347.7201 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER— Exhibits, artifacts,
replicas of Capitol Hill, 11-foot-tall model of the Capitol dome and 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.) begin with a 13-minute film. Free. Admission to House or Senate galleries issued by a constituent’s representative or senator. Somesame-day passes at the CVC information desks. www.visitthecapitol.gov. Below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 G10 WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER— Reopened after
a $12.5 million renovation with free interactive exhibits, videos re: the residence and its occupants. Gift shop. Daily 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.whha.org. 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 15th St. NW. Metro: Federal Triangle Map 1 E6
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Through Feb. 26, this museum dedicated to creative women highlights Colette Fu’s popups in “Wanderer/Wonderer.” Seemingly whimsical, these complex books capture her American and Chinese roots with vivid imagery. www.nmwa.org. New York Ave. & 13th St. NW, 202.783.5000. Map 1 E7
Smithsonian Institution
Though best known for Maya Lin’s poignant wall listing the names of 58,000 soldiers lost during the Vietnam War, this famous tribute on the National Mall also comprises the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Three Soldiers statue (above). www.nps.gov/vive. Constitution Ave. NW between 21st & 22nd sts., 202.426.6841. Map 1 F4
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and Enterprise Federation ship studio model from “Star Trek.” Interactive kiosks AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND for exploring human space flight and wheretraveler.com CULTURE MUSEUM— New LEED even “touching the moon.” At Lockheed edifice of glass wrapped in bronzeMartin IMAX Theater and Albert Einstein toned metal panels evoking a Yoruban Planetarium, aviation and space-related crown and ironwork crafted in this country by shows (daily from 10:30 a.m.) Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. “invisible” slaves. Inside, nine levels of artifacts Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. IMAX and planetarium trace the African-American experience, including shows: $9, seniors $8, children $7.50. Gift shop. a Tuskegee biplane, South Carolina slave cabin, Food court. www.nasm.si.edu. 6th St. & IndeHarriet Tubman’s hymnal, Emmett Till’s casket. pendence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: L’Enfant Oprah Winfrey Theater. Cafe (with Carla Hall as Plaza Map 1 G8 consultant and Jerome Grant, from American AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVAR-HAZY CENTER— Indian Museum’s Mitsitam, as chef). Timed-entry Hangar-like facility near Dulles International Airport passes (reserve online) required. Some same-day displays 160-plus aircraft. The Enola Gay (first passes (4 per visitor) available at Visitor Services to drop an atomic bomb), an F-4 Phantom and daily, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. space shuttle Discovery. Ongoing: “Aerobatic www.nmaahc.si.edu. 15th St. & Constitution Ave. Flight.” Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. IMAX theater, NW, 844.750.3012 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G8 flight simulations. IMAX tickets: $9, seniors $8, AFRICAN ART MUSEUM— Sub-Saharan African art: children (2-12) $7.50. Theater info: 866.868.7774. masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. “EmeParking ($15) or frequent shuttle between Dulles kah Ogboh’s Market Symphony,” a site-specific Airport and museum. www.nasm.si.edu. 14390 commission using sound to recreate the vibrancy Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va., of the Balogun open-air market in Lago, through 703.572.4118 Map 3 C1 Jan. 29, 2017. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gift shop. AMERICAN ART MUSEUM— National collections www.nmafa.si.edu. 950 Independence Ave. SW, from folk art to LED installations and one gallery 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7 dedicated to video and time-based work. “Watch AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM— World’s largest colThis! New Directions on the Art of the Moving lection of aircraft and space vehicles, including Image,” the relationship between still photograLindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, phy and film, featuring Alex Prager’s “Face in the Bell X-1 and 1903 Wright Flyer. Renovated Boeing Crowd,” through March 6, 2017. Daily 11:30 a.m.Milestones of Flight Hall with Apollo Lunar Module 7 p.m. Gift shop. Kogod Courtyard with Norman
GEEK OUT! At Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum (above), “Star Trek” fans see the Enterprise studio model and listen to a highlights tour—in Klingon.
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AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM— National reposito-
ry of cultural, scientific and technological heritage. Artifacts include Thomas Jefferson’s desk, the Woolworth lunch counter where the “Greensboro Four” began the 1960 protest, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Kermit the Frog, a piece of Plymouth Rock. The Star-Spangled Banner gallery holds the restored flag. Ongoing: “The First Ladies,” gowns and memorabilia from presidencies past. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gift shops, ice cream parlor, cafeteria. www.americanhistory.si.edu. 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 F7 AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM— Curvilinear build-
ing of golden-hued limestone faces the rising sun, in keeping with Native American traditions. Tribal exhibitions. “Ua Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation,” the 50th state’s history as told through photos, music, video and artifacts, through Jan. 2017. Ongoing: “Our Universes: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World,” objects demonstrating how indigenous people view the order of the world. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Groups reserve timed entry. Gift shops, two theaters and popular Mitsitam Cafe. www.nmai.si.edu. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Map 1 G8 ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM— Devoted to
activism, urban communities and AfricanAmerican heritage. “Bridging the Americas,” photos illustrating how Panamanians in America relate to their homeland, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.anacostia.si.edu. 1901 Fort Place SE, 202.633.4820 Map 1 D4 ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY— In a dramatic
underground building, Asian and Near Eastern artworks that span 6,000 years. “Peacock Room Remix: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre” the artist reimagining James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room as resplendent ruin, through Jan. 2, 2017. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Highlights tours daily
(except Wed.) at noon. Gift shop. www.asia.si.edu. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7 THE CASTLE— The first Smithsonian building has
an information center, cafe, James Smithson’s crypt and samples from the collection. Ongoing: “The Earliest Known Photograph of the Castle,” an 1850 shot of the building under construction; “Welcome to Your Smithsonian,” an overview of the venerable institution’s history, research and role in American culture; “The Smithsonian: A Story of Discovery and Wonder,” the founding of the institution and its museums; “Views from the Tall Tower,” how Washington’s skyline, as seen from the castle’s north tower, has changed since 1863. Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Haupt Garden (south side) daily 6:30 a.m.-dusk. www.si.edu. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7 FREER GALLERY— Closed until Oct. 7, 2017 for renovations. East and South Asian and Islamic art
in an Italian-style villa. James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room, restored to its original 1908 appearance. Films, gift shop. www.asia.si.edu. Jefferson Dr. and 12th St. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7 HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN—
Gordon Bunshaft’s doughnut-shaped building holds Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s gift collection plus later acquisitions. Works by Dubuffet, Picasso, Rothko, Calder, Warhol and current stars. “Bettina Pousttchi: World Time Clock,” 24 photographs of clock faces moving visitors around the museum’s inner gallery, like the path of a timepiece’s hands around its face, through May 29, 2017. 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. www.hirshhorn. si.edu. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Map 1 G8 NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY— Famed faces of
U.S. history and culture. Only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. “One Life: Babe Ruth,” prints, photographs,
advertising memorabilia and personal effects illustrating the unprecedented breadth of The Sultan of Swat’s celebrity, through May 21, 2017. “Kevin Spacey as President Francis J. Underwood,” painter Jonathan Yeo’s likeness of the actor as his “House of Cards” alter ego, ongoing. Daily 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Gift shop, cafe. www.npg. si.edu. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM— Former main post
office, now museum of postal artifacts, stamps, multimedia stations and exhibits. William H. Gross Stamp Gallery with six ongoing shows. “PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard,” secrets confessed in more than 500 artfully designed postcards from around the world, through Sept. 2017. “1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta,” the world’s rarest stamp, through Nov. 2017. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Special workshops, welcome center, gift shop and post office. www.postal.si.edu. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.633.1000 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E9 NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK— Founded in 1889,
a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals like giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang plus female cub Bao Bao and newest sibling Bei Bei. Elephant Trails exhibit with a wooded exercise trek. Asia Trail with giant sloths and clouded leopards. American Trail with sea otters and seals. Solar-powered carousel ($3). Visitors Center and concessions daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., exhibits 9 a.m.4 p.m., shops 10 a.m.-5 p.m., grounds 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Best viewing for Giant Pandas 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry, parking $22. www.nationalzoo.si.edu. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.673.4888 Metro: Cleveland Park (downhill to zoo) or Woodley Park-Zoo (uphill to zoo) Map 1 A4 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 Dom Pedro, Hope Diamond; Ocean Hall; Hall of Human Origins. Butterfly Pavilion ($6, $5.50 seniors, $5 children; Tues. free, tickets required). “Q?rius,” 10,000-square-foot learning center for teens. “The
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REX Room,” where conservationists work out of sight on “Nation’s T. Rex,” the real specimen to star in a renovated National Fossil Hall, opening 2019. “Turtle Ocean,” an art installation made of recycled plastic trash and marine debris, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. IMAX theater ($9, seniors $8, children $7.50). Cafe and gift shop. www.mnh.si.edu. Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian Map 1 F7
National Landmarks AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM— Bronzes depict African-American
Union soldiers and sailors; surrounding walls list 200,000 etched names of soldiers and officers. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. www.afroamcivilwar.org. 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 Map 1 B7
Guidelines Founded in 1846 with a $500,000 bequest by British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution is now the world’s largest museum complex. Its 17 museums and zoological park here feature nearly 140 million artifacts, specimens and living creatures. (See map below.) Admission to all Smithsonian museums is free. Go to www.si.edu, or visit the Smithsonian Information Center in the Castle, which plays a free orientation video from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where® recommends Metro: Smithsonian stop (Blue, Orange, Silver) near the Castle or L’Enfant Plaza stop (Blue, Green, Orange, Silver, Yellow) across from Air and Space Museum. Other major museums include the National Gallery of Art and The Phillips Collection, whose listings start on page 17. MAP LOCATIONS Coordinates in the listings refer to the maps at the back of the magazine.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY— Interred here,
thousands of veterans and government personnel. Daily burials of veterans and war casualties. Changing of the guards at the top of the hour. Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. www.arlingtoncemetery.org. 214 McNair Road, Arlington, Va., 877.907.8585 Metro: Arlington Cemetery Map 1 G3 Kennedy Gravesites —John F. Kennedy’s grave with an eternal flame, beside graves of his wife Jacqueline and 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 Jewish Chaplains Memorial— On Chaplains Hill,
graves of 14 rabbis killed in service FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL— A 7.5-acre
landscaped park of waterfalls and tableaux paying homage to the 32nd president. Bronze sculptures (some by George Segal) and bas-reliefs depict Roosevelt, wife Eleanor and dog Fala plus scenes from the Depression through WWII. Accessible 24 hours. www.nps.gov/fdrm. West Potomac Park along Basin Drive SW, 202.426.6841. About a half mile from the Smithsonian Metro Map 1 H5 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 on the hour 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Bookstore. Parking (south side). www.nps.gov/thje. South end of 15th St. SW, 202.426.6841 Map 1 H6 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS— World’s largest library
holds more than 130 million books, manuscripts and objects, Gutenberg Bible, plus a re-creation of Thomas Jefferson’s 6,487-volume founding collection. “#Opera Before Instagram: Portraits, 1890-1955” imagines what the late opera authority Charles Jahant’s Instagram would look like; “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture” draws from the personal papers, film, radio and television broadcasts donated by Bob Hope, all ongoing. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours. Free. www.loc.gov. Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, 202.707.8000; James Madison Memorial Building,
101 Independence Ave. SE, 202.707.9779 Metro: Capitol South both Map 1 G10 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL— The newest memorial on the Na-
tional Mall commemorates the life and work of the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. 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. www.nps.gov/mlkm. Northwest corner of Tidal Basin at the intersection of West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373 Map 1 G5 NATIONAL ARCHIVES— The “Charters of Freedom”:
the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Theater with free films. David M. Rubenstein Gallery and Visitor Orientation Plaza. 1297 Magna Carta. Amending America,” petitions, landmark documents, cartoons revealing how Americans changed the Constitution over time, through Sept. 4, 2017. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Last admission at 5 p.m.) Gift shop. Free. www. archives.gov/nae. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter rotunda on Constitution Ave. NW), 877.874.7616 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 NATIONAL MALL— Planner Pierre L’Enfant’s grand
landscape from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. All memorials free. www.nps.gov/nacc. U.S. Capitol —At the Mall’s 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 information. 202.225.6827, Capitol: 202.224.3121 www.aoc.gov. Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F9 Washington Monument — Closed indefinitely for elevator repairs. World’s tallest freestanding masonry structure with museum and observation deck. www.nps.gov/wamo. 15th St. NW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 F6 World War II Memorial —Neoclassical plaza dedicated to 400,000 American lives lost overseas and on the home front. Accessible 24 hours, www. nps.gov/nwwm. 17th St. NW between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian (5 blocks) Map 1 F5 Lincoln Memorial —Greek-style temple, statue by Daniel Chester French. Open 24 hours. Visitors center daily 8 a.m.-midnight. www.nps.gov/linc. South of Constitution Ave. NW at 23rd St., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 F4
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Korean War Veterans Memorial —The Pool of Remembrance, 19 steel soldiers and a granite relief. Accessible 24 hours. www.nps.gov/kwvm. Independence Ave. & Daniel French Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 G5 PENTAGON— Headquarters of the United States
Dept. of Defense 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.-3 p.m. Reserve online at least one week prior. Group tours available. Free. pentagontours.osd.mil. Army Navy Drive & Fern St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776 Metro: Pentagon Map 1 E7
SUPREME COURT— The nation’s highest tribunal.
Justices convene October through June in public sessions. Lines form to hear whole argument (seating starts at 9:30 a.m.) or three-minute portion (seating starts at 10 a.m.). Lines re-form after lunch. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. When court isn’t sitting, lectures on the half-hour from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Cafeteria, gift shop. Plaza-level entrance facilitates security checks for entry. www.supreme court.gov. First St. NE between Maryland Ave. & E. Capitol St., 202.479.3030 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM— By archi-
tect James Ingo Freed, America’s only national memorial to genocide. More than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, four theaters, contemporary art and 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. Daily 10 a.m.-5:20 p.m. Gift shop 10 a.m.-5:20 p.m., cafe 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Library Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.ushmm. org. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW (14th St. main entry), 202.488.0400 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G6 THE WHITE HOUSE— Presidential residence since
John Adams. Photo ops from north and south vantages. Submit self-guided public tour requests through a member of Congress at least 21 days ahead for entry. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. See White House Visitor Center for more information. www.whitehouse.gov. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Metro: McPherson Sq or Farragut West Map 1 E6
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museum and performance spaces of American University. Three floors of changing exhibitions by Washington and international artists. “Melissa Ichiuji: Make You Love Me,â€? the sculptor’s interpretation of dolls; “Martha Wilson & Franklin Furnace,â€? a retrospective of the feminist photographer/ videographer’s work; “Alex Katz: Black and White,â€? prints exploring color and design; “Squeak Carnwath,â€? 30 years of the artist’s paintings, drawings and prints, all through Dec. 18. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Free. Gift shop and cafĂŠ. www.american. edu/museum. Ward Circle, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.885.1300 West of Map A1 KREEGER MUSEUM— Philip Johnson-designed resi-
dence of the late David and Carmen Kreeger, with 19th- and 20th-century paintings and sculpture by artists like Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, Leger and Picasso. “Inventions,� a large-scale installation of John L. Dreyfuss sculpture that lines the museum’s w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 17
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reflecting pool; “Lament,� Emilie Brzezinski’s largest bronze to date, both ongoing. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.4 p.m. or guided tours Tues.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., reservations required; call 202.338.3552 or e-mail visitorservices@kreegermuseum.org. Guided tours Fri.-Sat. $10, seniors/students/ military $7, children. Under 12 free. Free parking. www.kreegermuseum.org. 2401 Foxhall Road NW, 202.337.3050 West of Map 1 B1 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/EAST BUILDING— I.M.
Pei-designed building of modern and contemporary art, newly renovated with 12,250 sq. ft. of additional public space, featuring tower galleries with skylights highlighting works by Alexander Calder and Mark Rothko. Roof terrace with sculptures. Villareal LED passage to West Building. “Photography Reinvented: The Collection of Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker,� 30 works by influential artists who have changed the course of the medium, through March 5, 2017. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Gift shop, cafe. www.nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd & 4th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 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,â€? this hemisphere’s only da Vinci painting. Marc Chagall’s “OrphĂŠeâ€? mosaic in the sculpture garden. “Damien Hirst: The Last Supper,â€? prints exploring pharmaceuticals, food and religion in contemporary life, through Jan. 1, 2017. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Gift shop, cafes, sculpture garden. www.nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION— The country’s first
museum of modern art (1921) provides an intimate setting for a renowned collection: Renoir, CĂŠzanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Daumier, Manet, El Greco, MirĂł, Monet, O’Keeffe and Picasso. Laib Wax Room by Wolfgang Laib, beeswax-lined niche accommodating two visitors at a time. “People on the Move: Beauty and Struggle in Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series,â€? masterwork illustrating the mass movement of African-Americans from the rural South to the urban North between the World Wars, through Jan. 8, 2017. 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. www.phillipscollection.org. 21st & Q sts. NW, 202.387.2151 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C4
Historic Houses ANDERSON HOUSE— Now HQ of the Society of the
Cincinnati, the opulent Gilded-Age residence of ambassador Larz Anderson with exhibits on the American Revolution and this patriotic organization founded in 1783 by Revolutionary War officers. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Free. www.societyofthecincinnati.org. 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.785.2040 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 E4 FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOME— Residence of the
19th-century orator and abolitionist. Tours available. Call or see website for times. Daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. www.nps.gov/frdo. 1411 W St. SE, 202.426.5961 Metro: Anacostia Map 1 B12
HILLWOOD— Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather
Post’s mansion and gardens, her czarist treasures, jewelry, portraits. “Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945,� artworks, lacquerware, jewelry and even furniture exemplifying this design style, through Jan. 1, 2017. Cafe and gift shop. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $18, seniors $15, college students $10, children (6-18) $5, under 6 free. Park on site, or take a cab. Guided, audio and printed tours of mansion and gardens plus “special access� tours. www.hillwoodmuseum.org. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (between Upton & Tilden sts.), 202.686.5807 North of Map 1 A4 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. www.lron hubbard.org. 1812 19th St. NW, 202.797.9826 Metro: Dupont Circle Map C5 MOUNT VERNON— George Washington’s plantation
house atop a hill by the Potomac River with 14 rooms furnished per a 1799 inventory, plus newly revealed “Chintz Room.� The first couple’s tomb, gardens, a blacksmith shop, a 16-sided treading barn and 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.-5 p.m. $20, seniors $19, children (6-11) $10, under 6 free. Discount packages available. www.mountvernon.org. Sixteen miles south of D.C. via G.W. Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, Va., 703.780.2000 Map 3 E3 PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE— Restored
retreat where Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation, site deemed a national monument by President 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. www.lincoln cottage.org. 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, 202.829.0436 North of Map 1 A9
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mansion, home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter, and 5.5-acre gardens. National Historic Landmark with largest collection of George Washington’s personal items outside of Mount Vernon. Garden tours ($3). Guided tours on the hour. Check website for bicentennial events. 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-only tour $3. www.tudorplace. org. 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400 Map 1 C2
Points of Interest AMERICAN VETERANS DISABLED FOR LIFE MEMORIAL— Landscape architect Michael
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than 4 million disabled veterans. Accessible 24 hours. www.avdlm.org. 150 Washington Ave. SW, at 2nd and C sts., 800.331.7590 Metro: Federal Center SW Map 1 G9 BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION— Dedicated to the
Virgin Mary, the largest Roman Catholic basilica in North America and one of 10 largest in the world blends Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tours: free audio or guided Mon.-Sat. 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Sun. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Cafeteria, gift store, book shop, undercroft of over 70 chapels and oratories. www.nationalshrine.com. 400 Michigan Ave. NE, 202.526.8300 Metro: Brookland-CUA Map 1 A10 DAR MUSEUM— HQ of the National Society of the
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Daughters of the American Revolution. More than 30 rooms in period and regional styles, important genealogy library. “An Agreeable Tyrant: Fashion After the Revolution,� clothing from 1780-1825 in period rooms, through April 29, 2017. 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. www.dar.org/museum. 1776 D St. NW, 202.628.1776 Map 1 F5 FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY— World’s largest
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collection of First Folios, a multimedia exhibit hall with film, active Globe-like theater (see Entertainment), concerts and Elizabethan garden. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Guided tours (Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.). Library for scholars only. Gift shop. www.folger.edu. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.4600 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND THE TEXTILE MUSEUM— 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: 19,000 objects dating from 3000 BCE to the present. Workshops, lectures and films. 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. www. museum.gwu.edu. 701 21st St. NW, 202.994.5200 Metro: Foggy Bottom Map 1 E4 INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM— Dedicated to the
craft, practice and history of espionage around the world. A WWII German Enigma cipher and an East German camera for seeing through walls. Exhibits on spy rings of World War II, Cold War spy games, intel training. “From Ballroom to Battlefield,� spy-tech tools, and “Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains,� more than 100 objects that trace villains from the Bond films, both ongoing. “Operation Spy,� guests assume the role of agent in this 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 on site. www.spymuseum.org. 800 F St. NW, 202.393.7798 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM— Former U.S.
Pension Building (1887) showcases architecture, engineering, construction trades and design. “Around the World in 80 Paper Models,� intricate cathedrals, hand-drawn castles and works smaller than a postcard, all constructed of paper; “PLAY WORK BUILD,� a hands-on block play area with digital interaction allowing visitors to move an entire wall of virtual blocks, both ongoing. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8, seniors/stuw w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 19
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dents/youth $5. Building tours daily at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Cafe and gift shop. www.nbm. org. 401 F St. NW, 202.272.2448 Metro: Judiciary Square Map 1 E8 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. www.nramuseums. com. 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va., 703.267.1600 Map 3 D2 NEWSEUM— A 250,000-square-foot venue lauding
the free press. Sections of Berlin Wall and historic front pages dating from the Civil War, plus 15 theaters, 15 galleries and 130 interactive stations. Newly renovated Pulitzer-Prize winners photo gallery now with more photos and interactive displays, 9/11 memorial gallery and daily displays of front pages from every U.S. state. HewlettPackard New Media Gallery traces the digital news revolution. Ongoing: “Press Box: The History of Sports Reporting,” greatest moments in athletics. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $22.95, seniors/military/students $18.95, children (7-18) $13.95, 6 and under free. Discounts available for families, advance tickets online. www.newseum.org. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 888.639.7386 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN— Just west of the Capitol,
North America’s oldest botanic garden. Art Decoera conservatory, jungle area, orchid house. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.usbg.gov. 100 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.225.8333 Metro: Federal Center SW Map 1 G9 U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL— Plaza with lone sailor statue
honoring those who died in service leads to Naval Heritage Center with exhibits and theater. “Navy EOD: The World’s Most Capable Bomb Squad-Air, Land and Sea,” authentic bomb disposal suit, robot and history of IED weapons. Center: Mon.Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial accessible 24 hours. Free. www.navymemorial.org. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.737.2300 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map F8 UNION STATION— Beaux Arts train depot, now
Amtrak station, with more than 100 shops, six fullservice restaurants and a food court. Retail hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www. unionstationdc.com. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.371.9441 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10 WASHINGTON HARBOUR—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. www.thewashingtonharbour. com. 202.295.5007 Map 1 D2 WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL— World’s
sixth largest cathedral, Gothic-style “Church for National Purposes.” Woodrow Wilson’s grave. Photographs by Colin Winterbottom document impact of 2011 earthquake. Parking, free on Sun. Guided tours daily (Some free, check website). Gardens till dusk. $12, 17 and under $8, 5 and under free (no admission charge for Sun. tours). Gift shops. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m., Sun. (for services) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www.nationalcathedral.org. 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.537.6200 North of Map 1 A1
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Fogo de Chão In 1979, the Coser brothers opened their first churrascaria in Brazil’s Porto Alegre. Today, their Brazilian steakhouse, known for its “gauchos” expertly delivering an unlimited supply of succulent grilled meats on dramatic skewers, counts 29 locations in the brothers’ home country and the United States. In D.C., diners pack the downtown dining room
14th & U Corridor COMPASS ROSE— Global. Row house with well-
attended bar and step-down dining space for global street food: Georgian khachapuri, El Salvadorean pupusas, Turkish balik ekmek. Global wines, inventive cocktails. Private dinners for up to eight in a glam Bedouin-style tent. Sun.Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. www. compassrosedc.com. 1346 T St. NW, 202.506.4765 $$ Map 1 B6
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DOI MOI— Asian. Venture of star chef Haidar
Karoum, inspired by Thai and Viet street foods: curries, noodles, rice dishes, surprises like crepe with mussels and sweet chili, lemon grass beef, satays and two-flavor ices. 2 Birds, 1 Stone sister bar with Asian cocktails (upstairs) and classics (down). www.doimoidc.com. 1800 14th St. NW, 202.733.5131 Map 1 B6 DUKEM— Ethiopian. Expat haven for communal-
style, spice-rich kitfo, tibs, vegetarian dishes to scoop with spongy injera. VIP Bar with Ethiopian art. NFL on giant TV. Lunch buffet (Mon.-Fri., $10.95). Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-2 a.m. (kitchen till midnight), Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. (kitchen till 1 a.m.) www.dukemrestaurant.com. 1114-1118 U St. NW, 202.667.8735 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$ Map 1 B7 KAPNOS— Greek. Star chef Mike Isabella’s Mediter-
ranean flavors: grilled octopus, bronzino, phyllo pies, classic mezze. Cocktails. Bar daily from 4 p.m. Tasting menu $65. Sun.-Wed. 5-10 p.m.,
Haikan for juicy cuts of picanha plus new fall sides like pear and endive salad (above), a refreshing counterpoint to the smoky BBQ. Still hungry? Treats like papaya cream or a cart tempting with house-steeped pineapple cachaça liqueur may (finally) quell that belly. www.fogodechao.com. 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.347.4668. Map 1 E7
Thurs.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.kapnosdc. com. 2201 14th St. NW, 202.234.5000 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$-$$$ Map 1 A6
From the team behind Chinatown’s Daikaya, this Japanese noodle shop in Shaw’s hip Atlantic Plumbing complex features a bright, modernist backdrop for traditional Sapporo-style ramen, along with playful small plates like mapo tofu poutine and a pea Caesar salad dubbed “pea-sar.” www.haikandc. com. 805 V St NW, 202.299.1000. Map 1 B8
There’s a lot more going on this November. Visit us online: wheretraveler.com
LE DIPLOMATE— French. From Philly’s
Stephen Starr: red banquettes, zinctopped bar and a “garden room” for Michael Abt’s steak frites, foie gras “parfait,” lavender roast duck, Dover sole meuniere. Sun.-Tues. 5-10 p.m. Wed.-Thurs.5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sat.Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.lediplomatedc.com. 1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333 $$$ Map 1 C6 MARVIN— Southern/Belgian. Bustling spot for
chicken fried oysters, corn croquettes, burgers, house-smoked baby backs. French wines, Belgian beers. Two bars and rooftop lounge. Soundtrack of soul, jazz, funk and ska. Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 p.m.2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m. www.marvindc.com. 2007 14th St. NW, 202.797.7171 $$-$$$ Map 1 B6 POLICY— American. Convivial spot for double the
fun. Downstairs restaurant serving globally inspired Latin American flavors (smoked duck with pineapples and plantains). In muraled upstairs lounge, DJs and dancing. Tues.-Wed. 5-11 p.m., Thurs. till midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. Weekend brunch 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. www.policydc.com. 1904 14th St. NW, 202.387.7654 $$ Map 1 B6 TICO— Latin. From Beard-winner Michael Schlow:
ceviches, tacos, a la plancha items and entrees (lamb, seafood) overseen by George Rodrigues in art-filled, rustic space with open kitchen. 125 tequilas, cocktails. À la carte or chef’s choice $35,
$55, $75. Mon.-Thurs, 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri. till 11:30 p.m., Sat. 5-11:30 p.m., Sun. till 10:30 p.m. www.ticodc.com. 1926 14th St. NW, 202.319.1400 $$$ Map 1 B6
Adams Morgan GRILL FROM IPANEMA— Brazilian. Alcy De Souza’s
authentic seafood stews, Brazilian paella, spiced shrimp, filet with Madeira wine sauce, chicken Copacabana, feijoada and caipirinhas served beneath “palm trees.” Sun. noon-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 4:3010:30 p.m., Fri. till 11:30 p.m., Sat. noon-11:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. happy hour specials 4:30-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. three-course brunch ($22.95; add $15 unlimited mimosas). Live music second Sun. till 10 p.m. www. thegrillfromipanema.com. 1858 Columbia Road NW, 202.986.0757 $$ Map 1 A5 MADAM’S ORGAN— Soul Food. Live music nightly
at this rowdy bar where redheads get half-price drinks. On the menu, comfort foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, mac and cheese. Pool tables, karaoke and rooftop bar. Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www.madamsorgan.com. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 $-$$ Map 1 A5 MEZE— Middle Eastern. Lively spot for small plates
to share inside or on the patio. Turkish ravioli, kabobs, dolmas, grilled seafood. Housemade Turkish bread. Dance lessons: Mon. tango, Sun. harem, Fri.-Sat. global. Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-1:30 a.m., Fri. till 2:30 a.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 a.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.1:30 a.m. Late-night menu. www.mezedc.com. 2437 18th St. NW, 202.797.0017 $$-$$$ Map 1 A5
TABLE TALK Martin’s Tavern (page 27) opened in Georgetown in 1933 and has since been a favorite with U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush. w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 21
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MINTWOOD PLACE— American. Cedric Maupil-
lier’s classy comfort food (sustainable and local): escargot hush puppies, hanger steak, duck with hash browns, skillet chicken, brownie sundae. Kids menu. Cocktails, beers on tap. Green-friendly interior with wood from an Amish barn. Tues.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat till 10:30 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. Brunch weekends 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. www. mintwoodplace.com. 1813 Columbia Road NW, 202.234.6732 $$$ Map 1 A5 RUMBA CAFE— Latin. Amidst art of “the Latin Ameri-
can experience,” hearty soups, mole and snapper filets plus mojitos and caipirinhas. Bar, live music late: Thurs. tango, Fri. salsa, Sat. South American pop-rock, Sun. Cuban troubadour. Weekend brunch. Late-night menu. Daily 4:30 p.m.-midnight and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Happy hour daily 4:307 p.m. www.rumbacafe.com. 2443 18th St. NW, 202.588.5501 $$ Map 1 A5
Alexandria, Va. BASTILLE— French. Upscale Parisian bistro and wine
bar with chef/owners Christophe and Michelle Poteaux’s locally inspired cuisine: moules frites, hanger steak, lamb shoulder couscous. Prix fixe lunch (three courses, $29) and dinner (three-five courses, $39-$59) available. Artisanal cocktails, prized desserts. Famed sommelier Mark Slater. Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. Weekend brunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. www.bastille restaurant.com. 606 N. Fayette St., 703.519.3776 $$-$$$ Map 2A A3 BILBO BAGGINS— American. “Global restaurant”
with upstairs dining, Green Dragon pub with microbrews, martinis, “Hobbit” drink specials, TVs. Michael Armellino’s pizza, pastas, veal scaloppine, beef filet with Stilton, pork loin with chutney. Mon.Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight (closed 2:30-4:30 p.m.), Sun. 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (brunch with Frodo’s French toast). www.bilbobaggins.net. 208 Queen St., 703.683.0300 $$ Map 2A B5 BLACKWALL HITCH—Seafood. Waterfront dining
room with three bars named for a sailor’s knot popular in the 1800s. Classic seafood fare, plus flatbreads ($$), salads, burgers, steaks (“Tomahawk” for two). Chocolate truffles, Smith Island cake. Gluten free, late night. Live music most nights. Sun. 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Thurs.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.theblackwallhitch.com. 5 Cameron St., 703.739.6090 $$$ Map 2A B5 BRABO— Belgian. Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel’s, Bras-
serie Beck) with smart chef Harper McClure helping Belgium meet America in grilled quail, duck carpaccio plus seven-course tastings ($80). Copper bar. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun.-Wed. 5-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till midnight. www.braborestaurant. com. 1600 King St., 703.894.3440 Metro: King St. $$$ Map 2A B2 CHART HOUSE— Seafood. On waterfront with capital
views. Oysters, crab soup, yellow fin ahi, snapper Hemingway, prime rib, hot chocolate lava cake to pair with extensive list of wines and whiskeys. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (brunch till 2 p.m.). Happy hour weekdays 4-6:30 p.m. www.chart-house.com. 1 Cameron St., 703.684.5080 $$$ Map 2A B5
JOE THEISMANN’S— American. Redskins QB’s
longtime (c.1975) neighborhood grill and sports bar with ($) menu, star athlete portraits and TVs. Cozy booths for beer-battered fish and chips, pastas, scallops with polenta, filet mignon, crab cakes. Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun brunch till 4 p.m. Late-night menu. www.joetheismanns.com. 1800 Diagonal Road, 703.739.0777 Metro: King St. $$ Map 2A 2B LIVE OAK—Southern. Chef Justus Frank (a Fiola
alum) bringing Charleston flavors to Alexandria. Upscale comfort classics shrimp and grits, smoked pork ribs, braised collard greens tortellini. Strawberry shortcake, housemade ice cream. Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. Weekend brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.liveoakdelray.com. 1603 Commonwealth Ave., 571.312.0402 $$$ MOUNT VERNON INN— Southern. Candlelit din-
ing with George and Martha favorite hoecakes, peanut-chestnut soup plus bacon-cheddar burger, duck with apricot sauce, crab cakes, fried chicken, steaks. Children’s menu. Fireplace. Live music some nights. Hours may vary, though generally: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekend brunch. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-8 p.m. in tavern/bar. Eight miles south of Alexandria at parkway terminus. www.mount vernon.org. George Washington Memorial Parkway, 703.780.0011 $$-$$$ Map 3 E3 RESTAURANT EVE— American. Upscale bistro for
Cathal Armstrong’s prize-winning fare: à la carte ($$$$) foie gras terrine, Basque stew or tasting menu: five courses ($105), nine courses ($165), family-style Filipino ($65). Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.2 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. Bar and lounge late. www.restauranteve.com. 110 S. Pitt St., 703.706.0450 $$$$ Map 2A B4 SONOMA CELLAR—American. Out of an 1810 home,
husband-and-wife team Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck pouring bottles from the Golden State. Welcoming upstairs dining room for small plates and rustic fare (pork chop braised in wine with figs, chicken au jus). Boxed lunches. Mon. 4-10 p.m., Tues.-Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. Happy hour weekdays 4-6:30 p.m. www. mysonomacellar.com. 207 King St., 703.566.9867 $$$ Map 2A B5 T.J. STONE’S— American. Neighborhood grill house
and taproom with stone fireplace, flat screens and patio. Plates small (sliders, wings) and big (BBQ with four sauces, rib eye, crab cakes) plus daily specials. Kids menu. Wines, beers. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.12:30 a.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Bar late. www. tjstones.com. 608 Montgomery St., 703.548.1004 Metro: Braddock Rd $$-$$$ North of Map 2A 4A TRADEMARK— American. In the Westin, sophisti-
cated gastropub named for nearby patent office (famous inventor photos). Matthew Miller’s British spins on Bass Ale fish and chips, beer can chicken and grilled pork chop; Chris Balile’s inventive cocktails. Happy hour punch specials, bar late. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. from 7 a.m. www.trademarkdrinkandeat.com. 2080 Jamieson Ave., 703.253.8640 $$$ Map 2A C1 VERMILION— American. Lantern-lit townhouse with
fare by chef William Morris: sunchoke soup, turkey roulade, garlic-crusted fluke. Lounge with convex bar, plasma TV and often live music. Mon., Wed.Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.vermilionrestaurant.com. 1120 King St., 703.684.9669 $$$-$$$$ Map 2A B3
Guidelines This directory by neighborhood lists restaurants that are Where® advertisers and others deemed worthy of attention. Virginia’s Old Town restaurants appear under Alexandria, and multiple-location restaurants appear under a selected, major branch. Coordinates given after some venues refer to the maps on pages 36-39. Dollar signs represent the restaurant’s prices for most, not necessarily all, of its entrées at dinnertime. They do not reflect total meal costs. Lunch entrées tend to be lower. All major credit cards accepted, unless noted otherwise. $ = Most entrées $12 and under $$ = Most entrées $13-$20 $$$ = Most entrées $21-$32 $$$$ = Most entrées over $32 —Wheelchair accessibility
WAREHOUSE BAR & GRILL— American. Celeb carica-
tures, steaks, seafood, pasta, all-lump crab cakes, some Cajun accents by chef Sert Ruamthong. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. till 10:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.warehousebar andgrill.com. 214 King St., 703.683.6868 $$-$$$ Map 2A B5 THE WHARF— Seafood. Since 1971, in a 200-year-old
warehouse near the river: lobster, steaks, catfish, mahi mahi, baked crab, shellfish tower, “cowboy” ribeye, po’ boys, pastas, Key lime chess pie. Kids menu. Bar. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. www.wharfrestaurant. com. 119 King St., 703.836.2836 $$-$$$ Map 2A B5
Arlington, Va. PEPITA— Mexican. Celeb chef Mike Isabella’s color-
ful, relaxed cantina for south of the border favorites like tacos, plus modernized small plates and familystyle meats ($$$). Mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu with 35 cocktails. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.11 p.m., Fri. till midnight, Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. www.pepitabymic.com. 4000 Wilson Blvd., 703.312.0200 $-$$ Map 2 D1 RAY’S THE STEAKS— Steaks. Prepare for a wait and
a great steak at Ray’s. Rib eyes, spicy sirloins, New York strips topped with blue cheese in a bustling room. Mashed potatoes and creamed spinach with every meal; mushrooms, broccoli or red onions to order. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.raysthesteaks.com. 2300 Wilson Blvd., 703.841.7297 Metro: Courthouse $$$$ Map 2 C4 YONA—Japanese/Korean. Chef Jonah Kim’s noodle
bar and small plates izakaya with partner Mike Isabella, fusing Korean flavors with Japanese techniques. Non-traditional ramens, Korean-style beef tartare, uni and caviar-topped waffles. European wines, Japanese beers, Asian-themed cocktails. Daily 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. www.yonava.com. 4000 Wilson Blvd., 703.465.1100 $-$$ Map 2 D1
Capitol Hill BELGA CAFE— Belgian. “Bit of Brussels on the Hill”
with mussels, frites, Flemish stew by Belgian native, Knight in the order of Leopold II and “Top Chef” contender Bart Vandaele. 110 beers. Sat.-Sun. brunch. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. www.belgacafe.com. 514 8th St. SE, 202.544.0100 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11
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CAFE BERLIN— German/European. In three former
town houses, traditional and light fare: schnitzels, pork medallions, goulasch, salmon. Housemade traditional cakes and tarts. German wines and beers. Popular patio. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (brunch till 3 p.m.) Lunch weekdays till 3 p.m. www.cafeberlin-dc.com. 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.543.7656 Metro: Union Station $$ Map 1 F10 GOOD STUFF EATERY— American. Top Chef con-
testant Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, old-fashioned shakes. Cell phone charging stations. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. www.goodstuffeatery.com. 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 $ Map 1 G10; 3291 M St. NW, 202.337.4663 2110 Map 1 D2; 2110 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 THE MONOCLE RESTAURANT— American. Since
1960, Valanos family hosting politicos (JFK, Nixon and senators) with crab cakes, oysters, ribeye, sides, classic desserts. Bar menu. Valet. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Weekends for private events only. www.themonocle.com. 107 D St. NE, 202.546.4488 Metro: Union Station $$$ Map 1 E10 ROSE’S LUXURY— American. Bon Appetit’s Res-
taurant of the Year 2015, no-reservations spot for dishes small (pork and lychee salad, popcorn soup with lobster, pasta $$) or family-style (smoked brisket, fried chicken $$$). Upstairs bar (same food). Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.rosesluxury.com. 717 8th St. SE, 202.580.8889 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11 TED’S BULLETIN— American. Lively diner with vin-
tage decor and leather booths. All-day breakfast, BBQ, chili, “supper” dishes. Pastries like pies and “pop tarts.” Front window kitchen. Bar with milkshakes (some spiked), malts and cocktails. Daily 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. www.tedsbulletin.com. 505 8th St. SE, 202.544.8337 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11; 1818 14th St. NW, 202.265.8337 Map 1 B6
Chinatown/Penn Quarter CARMINE’S— Italian. Manhattan legend, now D.C.’s
largest restaurant (20,300 square feet). Family-style platters of calamari, pastas, chicken, steak and tiramisu. Well-priced wines, classic cocktails. Twolevel lounge, nine private rooms. Groups welcome. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. Bar later. Valet. www.carminesnyc.com. 425 7th St. NW, 202.737.7770 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Archives $$ Map 1 E8 CHINA CHILCANO—Asian-Latin. Celebrity chef
José Andrés’s fun-loving spot mixing Peru’s native Criollo, Chinese and Japanese cultures. Dishes like pork shumai dumplings; yellow potatoes in spicy, creamy sauces. Shaved ice, sweet custard for dessert, plus one of the largest Pisco collections in the U.S. Sun.-Mon. 4-10 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. till 11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight. www.chinachilcano.com.
418 7th St. NW, 202.783.0941 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$-$$$ Map 1 E8 DBGB KITCHEN AND BAR— French. Daniel Boulud’s
bistro in CityCenterDC. Exec chef Ed Scarpone putting American accents to house-cured meats, seafood, burgers, even a suckling pig. Glass walls, casual bar, plates signed by celeb chef pals. French-focused wine list, unique beers. www.dbgb. com/dc. 931 H ST. NW, 202.695.7660 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 D7 FIG & OLIVE— Mediterannean. California cool
meets the South of France at chic CityCenterDC. Two-story space (plus two bars) serving crostini, housemade pasta, lobster bouillabaisse, whole branzino, chicken tagine, filet mignon. An olive oil tasting begins each meal. Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.10 p.m., Thurs. till 11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight. www.figandolive.com. 934 Palmer Alley NW, 202.559.5004 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery PlChinatown $$$ Map 1 E7 FIOLA— Italian. Beard-winning Fabio Trabocchi in his
own luxe “villa” with onyx mosaic, 50-seat bar serving lobster ravioli, ribeye, seafood. Themed tastings, three to six courses ($78-$130, wines extra). Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:3010:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11:30 p.m. www.fioladc.com. 678 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.628.2888 Metro: Archives $$$ Map 1 F8
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GRAFFIATO— American. “Top Chef� contestant
Mike Isabella’s Italian tapas (veal cheeks, clams). Cheese and charcuterie bar, pizza. Two-story open space with “butcher’s bar,� wood oven, and Prosecco tap. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. Sun.-Wed. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till 11 p.m. Bar and pizza hour later. www.graffiatodc.com. 707 6th St. NW, 202.289.3600 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $-$$ Map 1 E8 JALEO— Spanish. Tapas (60 hot and cold) and paella
by JosÊ AndrÊs and team. Spanish wines, sherries. Hours vary by location. Weekday happy hour. www. jaleo.com. 480 7th St. NW, 202.628.7949 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Archives $$ Map 1 E8; 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md., Sat.-Sun. brunch, 301.913.0003 Map 4; 2250 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.8181, Metro: Crystal Center Map 2 H8 LEGAL SEA FOODS— Seafood. Famed for lobster,
raw bar, clam chowder, oysters, award-winning wine list. USA Today’s 2013 “Best Seafood Restaurant� in U.S. Happy hours Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m. and last hour. 7th Street has “racetrack bar� with boat hull ceiling, four flat screens. Hours vary by location. www.legalseafoods.com. 704 7th St. NW, 202.347.0007 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 E8; 2301 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va., 703.415.1200 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 MASTRO’S—Steakhouse. Upscale local outpost
of popular West Coast altar to beef with servers in white jackets. Wet-aged steaks and chops, seafood, sushi. Lobster mashed potatoes ($$$$), butter cake for two. Live music nightly. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. www.mastrosrestaurants.com. 600 13th St. NW, 202.347.1500 Metro: Metro Center $$$$ Map 1 E7 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S— Seafood. Famed West
Coast restaurant with clubby quarters for fresh catches, oysters, draft beers, single malts. Hours vary by location. www.mccormickandschmicks. com. 1652 K St. NW, 202.861.2233 Metro: Farragut West $$$ Map 1 D6; 901 F St. NW, 202.639.9330 Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown Map 1 E7; Harborside at National Harbor, 145 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, Md., 301.567.6224; Reston Town Center, 11920 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va., 703.481.6600; 8484 Westpark Drive, McLean, Va., 703.848.8000; 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.6400 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 MOMOFUKU—Asian. Local outpost of prize-winning
chef David Chang’s popular NYC spot for pork buns, ramen noodles, “bo ssam� whole-roasted pork shoulder ($$$). Milk Bar desserts. Inside CityCenterDC. Sun.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.midnight. www.momofuku.com. 1090 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.602.1832 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$-$$$ Map 1 E7 OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM —Seafood. Swank
“oceanlinerâ€? where celebs, power lunchers go for fresh catches, including Alaskan halibut, Copper River salmon, Dover sole. Also crab cakes, steaks, oyster bar. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m. Valet $12. www. theoceanaire.com. 1201 F St. NW, 202.347.2277 Metro: Metro Center $$$ Map 1 E7 OYAMEL— Mexican. A JosĂŠ AndrĂŠs cocina with Colin
King’s ceviche, tacos (mahi mahi, baby pig, even cricket), stuffed poblano, hot and cold antijitos. Margarita with salt “air,� 50 tequilas. Daily from 11:30 a.m., Sun.-Mon. till 10 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. till
11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sat.-Sun. brunch. Night owl bar menu (Sun.-Wed. till midnight, Thurs.-Sat. till 2 a.m.) www.oyamel.com. 401 7th St. NW, 202.628.1005 Metro: Archives $$ Map 1 E8 RASIKA— Indian. Beard-winner Vikram Sunderam
in open kitchen with griddle, barbecue, tandoori, curries. Pre-theater ($35), 100 wines; bar with exotic cocktails. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. www. rasikarestaurant.com. 633 D St. NW, 202.637.1222 Metro: Archives $$ Map 1 F8
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A world of flavors, steps from Chinatown, the Convention Center and U Street nightlife. Use our free mobile app, DineinShaw, to see over 100 options.
WOK AND ROLL—Asian. Once the Surratt House
where Lincoln assassins conspired, now authentic tastes of China plus a Japanese sushi bar, big screen, happy hour specials, upstairs private karaoke lounge. Daily 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour weekdays 5-8 p.m. Carryout and delivery. www.dc woknroll.com. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$ Map 1 E8
Downtown EQUINOX—American. Prize-winning Todd Gray pair-
ing wines to crab cakes with grits, grass-fed veal, vegan options. A la carte or multi-course tastings. Pre-theater three-course $35. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.2 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. www.equinox restaurant.com. 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118 Metro: Farragut West $$$$ Map 1 E6 GORDON BIERSCH —Saloons & Pubs. In soaring
spaces of a former bank near Verizon Center, garlic fries, crab risotto fritters, pizza, steaks, pastas, salads. Lagers brewed on-site. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.11:30 p.m., Fri. till 12:30 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Also near Nationals Park with patio and flat screens. www.gordonbiersch. com. 900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown $$ Map 1 E7; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark Map 1 I10 MORTON’S —Steaks. Locals and power lunchers dig-
ging into porterhouse, New York strip, filet mignon, lobster. Hours vary by location. www.mortons.com. 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.955.5997 Metro: Farragut West $$$ Map 1 D5; 3251 Prospect St. NW, 202.342.6258 Map 1 D2; 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.418.1444 Metro: Crystal City South of Map 2 H8 MXDC—Mexican. Prized celeb chef Todd English’s
hip, bustling ode to regional Mexican flavors near the National Mall. Inventive tacos ($), mole with soy-braised short ribs, ceviches, paella with lobster. Cocktails (several margaritas). Mon.-Thurs. noon-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Valet Thurs.-Sat. www.mxdcrestaurant.com. 600 14th St. NW, 202.393.1900 Metro: Metro Center $$-$$$
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Map 1 E6 OCCIDENTAL GRILL & SEAFOOD —American. Leg-
endary spot with Rodney Scruggs and Scott Perry sending out duck breast, filet mignon and poached oysters, lobster bisque. Craft beers, cocktails. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Happy hour weekdays 4-7 p.m. Valet $8 at Willard Hotel. www.occidentaldc.com. 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.783.1475 Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle $$$$ Map 1 E6
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OLD EBBITT GRILL —American. D.C.’s oldest saloon,
loved by politicos, celebs, media. Seafood, pastas, chili. Raw bar, oysters (matched with wines). Mon.Fri. 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sat. Sun. 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m. East of White House. Valet parking. www.ebbitt.com.
1239 9th Street, NW 202-465-4822 www.smokedandstacked.com
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675 15th St. NW, 202.347.4801 Metro: Metro Center $$ Map 1 E6 OVAL ROOM— American. Power dining near White
House with chef John Melfi serving up duck reubens, rack of lamb, grilled Caesar salad and octopus from a specialty oven. Tasting menu $60 (+ $30 with wines). Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m. Pre-theater 5:30-6:30 p.m. www.ovalroom.com. 800 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.463.8700 Metro: Farragut West $$$ Map 1 E6 THE PRIME RIB— Steaks. Zagat-rated No. 1 steak-
house in D.C. and Food & Wine magazine’s Top Five Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. with USDA prime cuts, lump crab cakes, lobster. “Civilized� supper club with lively bar. Pianist (Mon.-Thurs.), bassist/pianist (Fri.-Sat.), starting at 7 p.m. Fine wines. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 510:30 p.m. Jackets for men (provided) p.m. Free valet parking after 5 p.m. www.theprimerib.com. 2020 K St. NW, 202.466.8811 $$$ Map 1 D5
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and classic cuisine in a chic setting. A variety of pide (flat breads), grilled kabobs and hot and cold mezze. Spacious patio. Sun. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Traditional Turkish brunch, weekends. www.ankaradc.net. 1320 19th St. NW, 202.293.6301 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) $$-$$$ Map 1 C5 ASIA 54â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Asian. Sleek spot with temple-style art
serving Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai favorites. Sushi bar with extensive menu and happy hour specials. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Happy hour daily 4-7 p.m. www.asia54washington.com. 2122 P St. NW, 202.296.1950 Metro: Dupont Circle $$ Map 1 C4 BUCA DI BEPPOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Immigrant Southernâ&#x20AC;?
to-share pizza, pastas, chicken carbonara in two portion sizes. Over-the-top 1950s decor and reserve-ahead â&#x20AC;&#x153;Popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room.â&#x20AC;? Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.bucadibeppo.com 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.8466 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) $$ Map 1 B5 HANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OYSTER BARâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seafood. Chef Jamie Leeds
with her famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meat and Twoâ&#x20AC;? (one protein like molasses short ribs or fried oysters with two sides). Wines and cocktails like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deadliest Catchâ&#x20AC;? (salt water taffy foam) by mixologist Gina Chersevani. Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.-Wed. 5-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. Bar till midnight. www. hanksoysterbar.com. 1624 Q St. NW, 202.462.4265 $$-$$$ Map 1 C6; 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.733.1971 Metro: Eastern Market Map 1 G11 RESTAURANT NORAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; American. Nora Pouillon since
Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
1979 in her (organically certified) kitchen, reinventing produce-based cuisine, sustainable seafood, Amish meats. Organic wines. Antique quilts on walls, celebs at tables. Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. www.noras.com. 2132 Florida Ave. NW, 202.462.5143 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) $$$$ Map 1 C4 THE RIGGSBYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;American. Retro-style digs inside the
Carlyle Hotel for Beard-winner Michael Schlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roast chicken, grilled shrimp, schnitzel. Classic and updated cocktails, wine list with 20 lesser-known bottles by the glass. Mon.-Fri. 7-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (kitchen closed 3-5 p.m.). Sat.w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 25
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Sun. from 8 a.m. www.theriggsby.com. 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.234.3200 $$$ Map 1 B5
EL CHALAN— Peruvian. D.C.’s oldest Peruvian cafe
TABARD INN— American. Regional cuisine by Adrian
Diday in one of city’s oldest continuously running hotels. Pastries by Dalo De LaPaz. Famed cocktails. Fireplace lounge, parlors, courtyard. Live jazz Sat.Sun. p.m. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10 p.m. www.tabardinn.com. 1739 N St. NW, 202.331.8528 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) $$-$$$ Map 1 C5
Foggy Bottom/West End BLUE DUCK TAVERN— American. Rammy-winner in
Tony Chi-designed digs, drawing Obamas, et al. Regional produce, seafood, charcuterie, California wines. Mon.-Fri. 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. Luxe brunch Sat.-Sun. brunch. Patio for 45. www.blueducktavern.com. Park Hyatt Hotel, 1201 24th St. at M St. NW, 202.419.6755 $$$ Map 1 D4 CHALIN’S— Chinese. Mandarin, Szechuan and Can-
tonese by chefs with a “century of experience.” Modern takes on traditional soups, dumplings, seafood (20+ dishes), pork, duck, noodles. Vegetarian, low-sodium and low-fat items. Carryout and delivery. Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till 10:30 p.m. www. chalins.com. 1912 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.6000 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5
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. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.3 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Sat. 1-10 p.m. www.el chalandc.com. 1924 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.2765 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5
days 3-7 p.m. Free parking from 5:30 p.m. www. alabardero.com. 1776 I (Eye) St. NW, enter on 18th St., 202.429.2200 Metro: Farragut West $$$$$$$ Map 1 D5
Georgetown FIOLA MARE— Seafood. Prized chef Fabio Traboc-
chi’s riverside digs with Brinn Sinnott at the helm. Oysters, lobster ravioli, calamari-squid ink risotto, whole fish deboned at table. Cocktails to mocktails. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun. till 3 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 511 p.m., Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. Valet. www.fiolamaredc. com. 3050 K St. NW, 202.628.0065 $$$ Map 1 D3
KAZ SUSHI BISTRO— Japanese. Prized chef Kazuhiro
Okochi’s intimate spot for seared bonito, sea trout napoleon, tuna tartare. Sushi plates $$. Omakase tastings (eight courses $85 or $120). Bento boxes, sakes. Prized counter seats near the knifework. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. www.kazsushibistro.com. 1915 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.530.5500 Metro: Farragut West $$$$$ Map 1 D5
THE GRILL ROOM— American. Beard winner Frank
Ruta’s seasonal menu in elegant dining room by the canal. Hand-cut bone-in meats, seafood, tableside preparations. Champagne from a trolley. The Rye Bar for cocktails. Patio in season. Daily breakfast, lunch till 2:30 p.m.; Sun.-Thurs 5:3010 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m. www.rosewood hotels.com. 1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2415 $$$$ Map 1 D3
MARCEL’S— French. Prized chef Robert Wiedmaier’s
elegant restaurant for Alaskan seafood, wild game. Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. till 9:30 p.m. Bar. Live jazz Fri.-Sat. Valet parking ($10). Pre-theater three-course ($65) includes car to Kennedy Center. www.marcelsdc.com. 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.296.1166 $$$ Map 1 D4
MARTIN’S TAVERN— American. Since 1933,
TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO— Spanish. Old Spain
setting and patio with fare of different regions each month. Seafood, paella by Javier Romero here from Michelin-starred Madrid base. Pintxos (tapas) in the bar. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 5:30-10 p.m. Happy hour week-
Kennedys (from JFK to Joe), celebs and Georgetown friends say “Meet me at Martin’s” for comfort food: mussels, Brunswick stew, clam chowder, pot roast, pastas, chops, prime rib. Daily chef’s specials. Shaded patio, weather permitting. Ask to see memorabilia. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m., Fri. till 2:30 a.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-
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1:30 a.m. www.martinstavern.com. 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370 $$-$$$ Map 1 D2 RI RA IRISH PUBâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Irish. Decor from Ireland and live
band most nights contribute a lively atmosphere for pub fare. Burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, Irish classics, meat pies, and of course, Guinness. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. www.rira. com/georgetown. 3125 M St. NW, 202.751.2111 $$ Map 1 D2/3 SEA CATCHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seafood. On site of Hollerithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th-
century tabulator (later IBM), fresh local seafood served beside C&O Canal. Raw bar, oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes, Maine lobsters, plus ribeye, rich sides. Elixir martinis, happy hours. Fireplaces. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Complimentary valet. www.seacatchrestaurant.com. On courtyard at 1054 31st St. NW, 202.337.8855 $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D3
Mount Vernon Square ALTA STRADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian. Prized chef Michael Schlow
paying homage to Italian classics like Bolognese, roasted branzino. Crudo bar, thin-crust pizzas. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11:30 p.m. www.altastrada-cityvista.com. 465 K St. NW, 202.629.4662 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D8
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cucinaâ&#x20AC;? osteria named for his son. Regional cooking: grilled fish, smoked pork chop, lamb scottadito, housemade pastas. 18 wines by the glass. Jeff Faileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cocktails, Tom Wellingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desserts. Mon.Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. $7 valet. Enter 11th St. www.casalucadc.com. 1099 New York Ave. NW, 202.628.1099 $$$ Map 1 D7
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NoĂŠ Canales turning out soulful modern Tuscan (black ink crab ravioli, osso buco lamb shank) in a warm and welcoming space. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri-Sat. till 5-11 p.m. Happy hour weekdays 5-7 p.m. www.tortino restaurant.com. 1228 11th St. NW, 202.312.5570 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D7
Northeast MASSERIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian. A minimalist entryway reveals
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a glam patio (granite firepits), leading into a rustic dining room. Nicholas Stefanelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ode to Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Puglia region with set-price menu of elegantly prepared seasonal dishes. Three courses ($69), five courses ($89). Linguine with spicy XO sauce, squab, local veal, crudo. Inventive cocktails. Tues.-Thurs. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Garden from 3 p.m. Sat. cocktails/bar snacks only. No sneakers/ sportswear. www.masseria-dc.com. 1340 4th St. NE, 202.608.1330 $$$ Map 1 C11 TOKI UNDERGROUNDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Japanese. Above the Pug,
customized ramen noodles with different meats, vegetables and noodles by Beard nominee Eric Bruner-Yang. Dumplings, cold tofu, kimchi and Taiwanese root beer. Sun.-Wed. 5-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till midnight. Bar late. www.tokiunderground.com. 1234 H St. NE, 202.388.3086 $ Map 1 E12
that Gordon Biersch puts into their made-from-scratch food and award-winning beers brewed fresh onsite. 900 F St. NW DC â&#x20AC;˘ 202.783.5454 â&#x20AC;˘ gordonbierschrestaurants.com
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Northwest BINDAASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Indian. Beard-winner Vikram Sunderamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. www.bindaasdc.com. 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.244.6550 Metro: Cleveland Park $$ North of Map 1 A4 CASOLAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian. Beard winner Michael Schlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
sleek dining room serving up coastal Italian fare inside glam Kimpton Glover Park Hotel. Maltagliati pasta with local crab, Capri-style seafood salad, crudo, wood-fired pizzas. Classic cocktails (Negroni, Boulevardier) on draft. Daily 5-10:30 p.m. www.casolaredc.com. 2505 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.625.5400 $$$ Map 1 A1 INDIQUEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Indian. Chef K.N. Vinodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern take
on familiar favorites, plus street snacks and entrees from his native Kerala. Shrimp puchka shots, grilled cod with masala, and spice-infused shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie. Iinventive cocktails with housemade infusions. Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-3 p.m. and 5:30-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m. Weekend brunch. www.indique.com. 3512-14 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.244.6600 Metro: Cleveland Park $$ North of Map 1 A4
Shaw 1905 BISTROâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; American. Mellow bistro with
vintage decor and Joel Hattonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deviled eggs, hushpuppies, Angus burger, shrimp and grits, hanger steak, mussels. Absinthe cocktails, local beers. Roof deck and bar late. Tues.-Thurs. 5:3010 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (brunch) and 5:30-9 p.m. Happy hour specials. www.1905dc.com. 1905 9th St. NW, 202.332.1905 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $$-$$$ Map 1 B7 BABY WALEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; American. Chef Tom Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s casual,
two-level spot with dramatic skylight, white marble bar and vintage Day-Glo posters. Pupusas, New Jersey hot dogs, duck confit, pizza, lobster roll ($$), salmon, roast chicken for two. Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-close. www.babywaledc.com. 1124 9th St. NW, 202.450.3311 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$$$ Map 1 D7/8 CHAPLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Japanese. Homage to the actor-
comedian with cocktails named for his movies, 15 drafts and 25 wines by the glass. Small plates, hot and cold: shabu salad, handmade ramens, â&#x20AC;&#x153;adultâ&#x20AC;? dumpling shooters (beef, pork, â&#x20AC;&#x153;drunkenâ&#x20AC;?). Group roasts (pig and lamb, $$$). Mon.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, Sun. noon-11 p.m. www.chaplinrestaurantdc.com. 1501 9th St. NW, 202.644.8806 $$ Map 1 C7 CHERCHERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ethiopian. Friendly, casual restaurant
serving popular and authentic dishes like doro wet (chicken stew) and yebeg wet (lamb stew). Vegetarian options, Ethiopian coffee. Spices for sale. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. noon-11 p.m. www.chercherrestaurant.com. 1334 9th St. NW, 202.299.9703 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $ Map 1 C7 CONVIVIALâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;American. Star chef Cedric Maupillierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
French-accented cafe-style food (bouillabaisse with catfish, â&#x20AC;&#x153;coq au vinâ&#x20AC;? fried chicken). Mon.Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-9 p.m. www.convivialdc. com. 801 O St. NW, 202.525.2870 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C8 THE DABNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;American. Jeremiah Langhorneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
rustic digs in hip Blagden Alley for open hearth cooking with ingredients from a rooftop garden. Menu changes daily. Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 510 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. www.thedabney.com. 122 Blagden Alley, 202.450.1015 $$-$$$ Map 1 D7
ESPITA MEZCALERIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mexican. Rustic space with
vibrant murals setting the stage for Alexis Samayoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (WD-50, Empellon) Oaxacan fare. Handmade tortillas for tacos, ceviches, seven types of moles and six types of salsas. Extensive mezcal list. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Bar closes later. www.espitadc.com. 1250 9th St. NW, 202.621.9695 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C7 HAZELâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;American. Chef Rob Rubbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s globally in-
spired â&#x20AC;&#x153;mediumâ&#x20AC;? plates in festive digs. Charcoalgrilled branzino, â&#x20AC;&#x153;gnocchi bokkiâ&#x20AC;? pork and kimchi ragu. Tasting-style menus, Peking duck revamped. Eclectic wines, inventive desserts. Daily 5 p.m.-close. www.hazelrestaurant.com. 808 V St. NW, 202.847.4980 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 B7
KINSHIPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;American. Chef Eric Zieboldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant
â&#x20AC;&#x153;casualâ&#x20AC;? sister to Metier (below) for mushroom torchon, lobster French toast. SoufflĂŠ, salted caramel peanut bar. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. Daily 5:30-10 p.m. www.kinshipdc. com. 1015 7th St. NW, 202.737.7700 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D8
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KYIRISANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Asian/French. Modern fare housed
inside the ultra-hip Shay apartment complex. Lauded Tim Ma blending Asian and French flavors: Filipino scrapple with fingerling potatos, beef heart tartare with gochujang aioli. Tues.Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. www.kyirisandc.com. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.525.2942 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 B7 THE PASSENGERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; American. Tom Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular
cocktail bar, re-opened in a new location in Shaw. A mural inspired by the namesake Iggy Pop tune (beside church-pew seating), plus Chartreuse on tap and experts behind the bar. Eclectic bar fare like kimchi grilled cheese, pork cheek nachos. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. www.passenger dc.com. 1539 7th St. NW, 202.853.3588 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 C8
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RED TOQUE CAFEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Indian. Casual grill for samosas,
kabobs, biryani, baklava, chai and lassi. Small plates and full with rice, salad, curried vegetable and naan. Wi-Fi. Catering trays for 12 or 25 diners. Lebanese dishes in Georgetown locale. Hours vary by location. www.redtoquecafe.com. 1701 6th St. NW, 202.588.5516 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $-$$ Map 1 B8; 1003 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.847.3476 Map 1 D2
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RPMâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian. Sexy spot by celeb couple Giuliana
and Bill Rancic (she a Bethesda, Md. native) for housemade pastas (some with high-end flourishes), steaks, seafood, raw bar. Salted caramel and vanilla gelato cake, flambĂŠed tableside. Gluten-free menu. 20 wines by the glass. Mon.Thurs. 4-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight. www. rpmrestaurants.com/dc. 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.204.4480 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$$$ Map 1 D8
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SHOUKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Middle Eastern. Hip fast-casual spot for
vegan fare with Middle Eastern flavors. Pita sandwiches or rice and lentil bowls with additions like roasted cauliflower, potato, chickpeas. Cashew labneh, beet hummus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almond delightâ&#x20AC;? nut drink, house-made sodas, beer, wine on tap. Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.shouk.com. 655 K St. NW, 202.652.1464 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $ Map 1 D8
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Warehouse space with onsite brewery near the Southeast waterfront serving new American cuisine like rotisserie half chicken, big salads and a variety of burgers. Extensive beer menu, cocktails, wines. Sun.-Thurs. 11-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. (kitchen closes earlier, call for exact time). Late-night bar menu and between lunch and dinner service. Brunch Sun. till 2:30 p.m. www.bluejacketdc.com. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.524.4862 $$$ Map 1 I10 DUE SOUTHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Southern. Southern hospitality in
a rustic, modern setting along the waterfront. Smoked, spiced chicken wings, hot chicken sandwich, Brunswick stew, ribs, shrimp and grits. Daily 5 p.m.-closing. www.duesouthdc.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.479.4616 Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark $$-$$$ Map 1 I10 ODYSSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dining Cruises. Glass-enclosed vessel
with live band, monumental views. Three-course lunch, dinner. Three-hour dinner departures: Mon.Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m. Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. Call for prices. Allow time for boarding. Holiday and specialty cruises. www.odyssey cruises.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8 OSTERIA MORINIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Italian. Michael Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emilia-
Romagna cuisine with water views. Grilled meats, pastas, salumi, burrata. House-made gelati. Lunch plus Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., bar from 4 p.m. www.osteriamorini.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.0660 Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark $$$ Map 1 I11
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level yacht-style vessel with rooftop lounge and lunch/dinner buffet. DJ, dancing, miles of views. Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.Sun. 11:30 a.m.; three-hour dinner departures: Mon.-Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m. Call for prices. www.spiritofwashington.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8
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STATION 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D; American. Chic bistro with chandeliers
and cool bar with bites. Grilled octopus, pizza, pastas, crab cakes, chops, 23 wines by the glass. Sat.-Sun. brunch with bottomless cocktails. Live jazz first and last Sun. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. Late-night menu. Weekend brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.station4dc. com. 1101 4th St. SW, 202.488.0987 Metro: Waterfront $$$ Map 1 H8
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Navigate November
Big Bus Tours
Adams Morgan
Carpe DC Food Tours
Looking for a stress-free way to see the iconic sights? Hop on (and off ) one of these buses traveling four routes with 45-plus stops. On nice days, snag a seat on the upper deck for unobstructed photo ops. Classic tour $49, children $29 (discounts online, includes admission to Madame Tussauds). www.bigbustours.com. 877.332.8689.
Funky shops and popular bars mark this international, some say “bohemian,” neighborhood. Dining options range from walk-up falafel counters to sit-down global fare—Brazilian, Italian, Japanese, Turkish— and soul food. The latter comes with nightly live music at Madam’s Organ (above). Columbia Road and 18th St. NW. Map 1 A5
Inspired by memorable meals on their world travels, Mary Collins and Stefan Woehlke (above) now lead groups through Washington’s foodie epicenters, like Shaw and U Street. The community-minded duo donates a portion of ticket proceeds to a local charity. $68-$89. www.carpedc foodtours.com. 888.697.2693. Map 1 B7
Neighborhoods
PENN QUARTER— North of Pennsylvania
tomac, restored 18th- and 19th-century row houses holding museums, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. www.visitalexandriava.com. Map 2A CAPITOL HILL— Marble Congressional offices and
19th-century residences. At Eastern Market, crafts and food. North of the Capitol, Union Station with a busy Amtrak depot, shops and cafes. Map 1 F11 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. Map 1 C5 FOGGY BOTTOM— East of Georgetown, home to the
State Department, G.W. University and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Map 1 E4 GEORGETOWN— Centered at M Street and Wiscon-
sin Avenue NW, D.C.’s oldest neighborhood, where brick row houses coexist with high-end shops and restaurants. www.georgetowndc.com. Map 1 C2 H STREET NE— Between 3rd and 14th streets NE,
an emerging area of restaurants, music clubs and bars, plus the Art Deco-style Atlas Performing Arts Center. www.hstreet.org. Map 1 E11-12 NATIONAL HARBOR, MD.— On the Potomac River 11
miles south of D.C., a 300-acre zone with luxe lodging, eateries, shops and festivals, plus The Capital Wheel for panoramic views of the region. www. nationalharbor.com. 877.628.5427 Map 3 D4
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SHAW—Along 7th and 9th streets NW between
Mount Vernon Square and Florida Avenue, a hot spot with top restaurants, bars and The Howard Theatre. www.shawmainstreets.org. Map 1 C7-8 U ST./LOGAN CIRCLE/14TH ST.— Bars, shops and
cafes along U Street NW between 9th and 17th. Theaters, hip eateries and galleries on 14th Street NW between N and Florida. Map 1 B6-C7 WATERFRONT— On Southeast Waterfront, the Navy
Museum, Yards Park and the MLB Nationals Park; on Southwest Waterfront, seafood restaurants, dinner cruises and Arena Stage. Map 1 H8-I11
Tours and Transport BIKE AND ROLL— Guided tours by bike and Segway,
plus bike rentals. Four locations: National Mall, Union Station, Old Town Alexandria (Va.) and Smithsonian. See website for details. www.bike androlldc.com. 202.842.2453 CITY SIGHTS DC— Hop-on, hop-off tours (day and
night) on double-decker buses with open tops. Narration offered in 11 languages. $35-$80, children $25-$70. 48-hour flexpass $85, children $75. www.citysightsdc.com. 202.650.5444
DC BY FOOT— Name-your-price walking
tours of the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Arlington National Cemetery and neighborhoods (special: Ghosts of Georgetown, $20). www.dcbyfoot.com. 202.370.1830
ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES— Narrated excursions to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, plus dining and entertainment with panoramic views. www.entertainmentcruises.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8 OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS— Hop-on, hop-off
narrated itineraries past 100-plus sites in D.C. Makes three separate loops with 20 stops. $39-$54, children $29-$34, under 4 free (discounts online). www.trolleytours.com. 844.356.2603 POTOMAC RIVERBOAT COMPANY— Water taxi ser-
vice between Alexandria, Va., National Harbor, Md. and D.C.’s Georgetown, plus seasonal sightseeing, pirate and canine cruises. See schedule online. www.potomacriverboat.com. 703.684.0580 SENATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES—With vehicles
ranging from sedans to limos and buses, shuttling passengers to and from airports, meetings, events. Also private sightseeing tours. www.senate transportationservices.com. 888.556.5331 WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY— Metrorail and Metrobus services.
“Trip Planner” on website. Metrorail fares $1.75$5.90; rechargeable SmarTrip card $2. See map and hours on page 37. www.wmata.com. 202.637.7000
CELEBRITY ZONE Historic Georgetown has been home to many notables, including Francis Scott Key, John F. Kennedy, Julia Child and Elizabeth Taylor.
(FROM LEFT) COURTESY BIG BUS TOURS; ©BROOKE SABIN; COURTESY CARPE DC FOOD TOURS
ALEXANDRIA (OLD TOWN), VA.— Flanking the Po-
Avenue, restaurants, retail, Shakespeare Theatre, Smithsonian art museums, Verizon Center and Chinatown’s arch at 7th and H streets NW. Map 1 E8
There’s a lot more going on this November. Visit us online:
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Entertainment November
American Pops Orchestra
Signature Theatre
Vieux Carre
Led by rising star Luke Frazier, this innovative, D.C.-based group opens its second season on Nov. 11 with “I’ll Be Seeing You: A World War II Love Story.” Broadway alums join in the original concert, based on the romance of Frazier’s own grandparents. www. theamericanpops.org. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW, 202.994.6800. Map 1 E4
Love “Freaky Friday,” the book and the Disney films? Through Nov. 20, catch the world-premiere musical adaptation, with a score by a Pulitzer-winning team and Emma Hunton (above) as the teenager who magically swaps bodies with her mother. www. sigtheatre.org. 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.820.9771. South of Map 2 H5
Revelers in search of New Orleans-style merriment head to this new downtown cocktail bar, which channels the French Quarter (its namesake) through crystal chandeliers, a wrought-iron balcony and drinks like the famed Sazerac—absinthe, simple syrup, rye whiskey and bitters. www. vieuxcarredc.com. 1413 K St. NW. Map 1 D6
Theater & Dance
KENNEDY CENTER— The complex, a
For what’s on stage: www.theatrewashington.org; for discount tickets: www.ticketplace.org
(FROM LEFT) ©DANIEL SCHWARTZ; COURTESY SIGNATURE THEATRE; ©JOHN ROBINSON
ARENA STAGE— Classic and contemporary produc-
tions in three theaters. Catwalk Cafe. On-site garage; call to reserve. “Carousel,” the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical with original dances by Agnes De Mille through Dec. 24; “Moby Dick,” an acrobatic take on Herman Melville’s tale Nov. 18-Dec. 24. www.arenastage.org. 1101 6th St. SW, 202.488.3300 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8 FOLGER THEATRE— At Folger Shakespeare Library,
an Elizabethan-style theater presenting classic plays and concerts. “The Second Shepherds’ Play,” the Nativity story set in the English countryside with medieval music by Folger Consort Nov. 27Dec. 18. www.folger.edu. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.7077 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 FORD’S THEATRE— Historic venue where Lincoln was
assassinated. On-site museum opens one hour before curtain. “A Christmas Carol,” a music-infused production of the Dickens classic (in its 35th year) Nov. 17-Dec. 31. www.fords.org. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 THE KEEGAN THEATRE— Small company with
focus on Irish and American works. “Six Degrees of Separation,” John Guare’s drama about the ways people are linked to one another Nov. 5-26. www.keegantheatre.com. 1742 Church St. NW, 703.892.0202 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5
There’s a lot more going on this November. Visit us online:
Harman, 610 F St. NW; Lansburgh, 450 living memorial to John F. Kennedy. 7th St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery Streb Extreme Action: “SEA“ Nov. 4-5; Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 wheretraveler.com “A View from the Bridge,” Arthur STUDIO THEATRE— Venue for bold plays. Miller’s Tony-winning tale of family, “Straight White Men,” a daring comedy love and duplicity Nov. 18-Dec. 3; about identity and privilege Nov. 9-Dec. 18. Cincinnati Ballet: “The Nutcracker” Nov. 23-27; www.studiotheatre.org. 1501 14th St. NW, “Shear Madness,” long-running whodunit comedy 202.332.3300 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C6 with audience playing detective, ongoing. www. THEATER J— Plays responding to the Jewish cultural kennedy-center.org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 legacy. “The Christians,” a provocative new play, Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 with a live choir, exploring the power of religion MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY— Led by Ari Roth and to unite or divide Nov. 16-Dec. 11. www.theaterj. focusing on socially relevent works. “Milk Like org. 1529 16th St. NW, 800.494.8497 Metro: Dupont Sugar,” a coming-of-age tale about a group of Circle (six blocks) Map 1 C6 young women in a small city who make a “pregWOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE— Unconventional nancy pact” Nov. 2-27. www.mosaictheater.org. plays of ideas. “Kiss,” a disquieting exploration of 1333 H St. NE, 202.399.7993 Map 1 E12 cultural misunderstanding through Nov. 6. www. NATIONAL THEATRE— Landmark playhouse opened woollymammoth.net. 641 D St. NW, 202.393.3939 in 1835, now with Broadway shows, musicals. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 “Once,” the Tony-winning musical based on the Oscar-winning film about a young couple in Concerts & Opera Dublin drawn together by music Nov. 25-27. www. thenationaldc.com. 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Select shows listed; see websites for full schedules. 202.628.6161 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 F7 EAGLEBANK ARENA— George Mason University SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY— Two stages center for sporting events and concerts. Jeff for the Bard and other playwrights. In Sidney HarDunham: “Perfectly Unbalanced” Tour Nov. 2; The man Hall, “The Secret Garden,” a Tony-winning 1975 North American Tour Nov. 9; Brand New with musical based on the beloved children’s book The Front Bottoms and Modern Baseball Nov. 10; Nov. 15-Dec. 31. In Lansburgh Theatre, “Romeo Troy Sivan: The “Suburbia” Tour Nov. 17. www. & Juliet,” Shakespeare’s romantic masterpiece eaglebankarena.com. 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, through Nov. 6. www.shakespearetheatre.org. Va., 703.993.3000 Map 3 D2
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35th president. National Symphony Orchestra: Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” Nov. 3-5; Washington National Opera: “The Daughter of the Regiment,” Donizetti’s opera comique Nov. 12-20; NSO: Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s “Rococo” Variations Nov. 17-19; NSO Pops: “E.T. the Extraterrestrial,” film with live music Nov. 25-26; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra: Mahler’s Fifth Symphony Nov. 29. Free shows daily at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage. Also cafe, restaurant, gift shops. www.kennedy-center.org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 STRATHMORE— Scenic acres in Maryland, base of
the National Philharmonic and second home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Concerto by R.E.M.’s Mike Mills Nov. 3; National Philharmonic: Music from the English Cathedral Nov. 5; BSO: “The Nutcracker” Nov. 6; Martina McBride Nov. 13; BSO: Doc Severinsen and Friends—The Art of the Big Band Nov. 17; Larry Graham & Graham Central Station Nov. 30. www.strathmore. org. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor Map 3 B3
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30,000-square-foot venue for electronic dance music and other genres. Standing room, bottle-service tables to reserve. High-tech sound and visuals. Foals, Bear Hands, Kiev Nov. 3; Good Charlotte & The Story So Far, Four Year Strong, Big Jesus Nov. 15; Seven Lions, Pegboard Nerds, Xilent, Grum Nov. 19. www.echostage.com. 2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202.503.2330 Metro: New York Ave-Gallaudet U (free shuttle)
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six performing ensembles, from the Concert Band to Country Current and the Commodores, at venues around the area. See website for full schedule with location information. www.navyband.navy.mil. VERIZON CENTER— Penn Quarter/downtown
arena for sports and shows. Maxwell and Mary J. Blige: The King and Queen of Hearts World Tour Nov. 6; 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions Nov. 10; Stevie Nicks: 24 Karat Gold Tour with The Pretenders Nov. 14. www.verizoncenter. com. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8
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WARNER THEATRE— Performances of theater,
comedy and dance in an ornate 1924 movie palace. Elvis Costello & The Imposters Nov. 3; Pet Shop Boys: The “Super” Tour Nov. 11; The Brian Setzer 13th Annual “Christmas Rocks!” Tour Nov. 26. www.warnertheatredc.com. 513 13th St. NW, 202.783.4000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 F7
Bars & Lounges 2 BIRDS 1 STONE— Under Doi Moi restaurant, an
intimate cocktail den with six selections (in quirky glassware) that rotate regularly. Also bar bites like Vietnamese dumplings sent down from upstairs. www.2birds1stonedc.com. 1800 14th St. NW (entrance on S St.) Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6 BAR DECO— In the 1928 Bulletin Building, a three-
story restaurant with rooftop terrace. Nodding to the Art Deco era with original (blood orange rickey) and classic (negroni, sazerac) cocktails, plus beer, wine. Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.close, Sat. 10 a.m.-close, Sun. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. www. bardecodc.com. 717 6th St. NW, 202.774.5867 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 32 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I N O V E M B E R 2016
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celeb chef José Andrés’ sleek cocktail spot with 100-plus original creations and fresh takes on classics. Reservations recommended. Tues.-Thurs. 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.minibarby joseandres.com. 855 E St. NW, 202.393.4451 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 BIERGARTEN HAUS— Channeling Oktoberfest all
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year with dishes like schnitzel and knockwurst served in a courtyard. 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. www.biergarten haus.com. 1355 H St. NE, 202.388.4053 Map 1 D11 BLACK JACK— Second-floor lounge of Pearl Dive
Oyster Palace. Funky reclaimed decor in black and red. Specialty cocktails (with absinthe), DC Brau on tap, 50-plus beers in cans, indoor bocce ball court with stadium seating (where DC Bocce league rolls). www.blackjackdc.com. 1612 14th St. NW, 202.986.5225 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 C6 COLUMBIA ROOM—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) and open-air terrace. Tues.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Fri.Sat. till 1:30 a.m. www.columbiaroomdc.com. 124 Blagden Alley NW, 202.316.9396 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center Map 1 C7 COPYCAT CO.— On emerging H Street NE, a cozy,
dimly lit cocktail bar where expert mixologists concoct drinks from the menu or according to patrons’ cravings. Also a selection of Chinese dumplings and skewers. www.copycatcompany.com. 1110 H St. NE, 202.241.1952 Map 1 D12 THE GIBSON— 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. www.thegibsondc.com. 2009 14th St. NW, 202.232.2156 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6 HEIST— 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. www.heistdc.com. 1802 Jefferson Pl. NW, 202.450.2126 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5 OFF THE RECORD— In the Hay-Adams, one of the
“world’s best hotel bars” (per 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. www. hayadams.com/washington-dc-bars. 800 16th St. NW, 202.638.6600 Metro: Farragut West Map 1 D5 THE PARK AT 14TH— Urban crowds flock to four
levels of upscale diversion—Stork Club-style dining, cocktail lounges, dance floor, Chihuly chandeliers and people-watching. Valet. Hours vary; confirm online. www.park14.com. 920 14th St. NW, 202.737.7275 Metro: McPherson Sq Map 1 E6 THE PASSENGER— Tom Brown’s popular cocktail
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bar, re-opened in a new location in Shaw. A mural inspired by the namesake Iggy Pop tune (beside church-pew seating), plus Chartreuse on tap and experts behind the bar. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. noonmidnight. www.passengerdc.com. 1539 7th St. NW, 202.853.3588 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 C8
POV— Glamorous hot spot with rooftop terrace atop
the W Hotel. Panoramic views of White House, Washington Monument and across the Potomac River to Arlington, Virginia. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. www.wwashington dc.com/pov. 515 15th St. NW, 202.661.2400 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E6 PX LOUNGE— 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. www.barpx. com. 728 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.8384 Metro: King Street Map 2A B4 QUARTER+GLORY— On buzzy 14th Street, a retro
cocktail lounge named for a literary society started by Eugene O’Neill. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings and a 33-foot-long, wood-topped bar pouring 25 cocktails, classics and originals, some on tap. Sun.-Thurs. 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www.quarterandglory.com. 2017 14th St. NW, 202.450.5757 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6 THE RYE BAR— Handsome lounge in the Rosewood
Washington D.C. hotel with a selection of rare rye whiskeys, plus cocktails, wine and small bites. Outdoor patio beside the C&O Canal. Daily 2 p.m.midnight. www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ washington-dc. 1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2400 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 D3 SAUF HAUS BIER HALL— In an 1880 building, a toast
to Bavaria with 16 drafts from the old country plus pretzels and bratwursts. Also local craft brews and “beertails.” Foosball table and roof deck. Mon.-Fri. 4 p.m.-close, Sat.-Sun. 4 p.m.-close. www.sauf hausdc.com. 1216 18th St. NW, 202.466.3355 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 SHELLY’S BACK ROOM— For cigar aficionados, a
casual but elegant tavern with a state-of-the-art air-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. www.shellysbackroom. com. 1331 F St. NW, 202.737.3003 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 TG CIGARS & LOUNGE— Near Washington Conven-
tion Center, a smoker’s lounge and full-service shop offering familiar and boutique brands plus accessories (cutters, lighters, ashtrays). Mon.Thurs. 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2:30 a.m., Sun. noon-12:30 a.m. www.tgcigar.com. 1118 9th St. NW, 202.289.8684 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq Map 1 D7 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. www. wokandrolldc.com. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8
Brew Pubs & Saloons BLUEJACKET— In a 1919 U.S. Navy factory, a buzzing
brewery headed by Greg Engert. Rotating selection of 20 beers plus five cask ales. On-site bar, tasting room, shop and Arsenal restaurant. Tours Fri.-Sat. www.bluejacketdc.com. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.524.4862 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 CAPITOL CITY BREWING COMPANY— Brew pub with
seasonal pours and full menu. www.capcity brew.com. 11th and H sts. NW (Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m.), 202.628.2222 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7; w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 33
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4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va. (Mon.-Wed. 1 a.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Fri. till 1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m.), 703.578.3888 Map 3 C3 GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY— Soaring space in a
former bank serves lagers brewed on-site according to an old German law. International menu. Also a location near Nationals Park. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.gordonbiersch.com. 900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 RIGHT PROPER— Craft brewery with colorful murals
of D.C. and a focus on playful experimentation. Full menu of Southern comfort food. View brewing operation from the back bar. Tues.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sun. till 10 p.m. www.right properbrewery.com. 624 T St. NW, 202.607.2337 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 B8
Comedy THE CAPITOL STEPS— Congressional staffers-
turned-comics satirize politics and life inside the Beltway. Fri.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. $40.50. www. capsteps.com. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.312.1555 Metro: Federal Triangle Map 1 E7 DC IMPROV— Nationally known comedy club in
downtown with Tex-Mex-focused food menu. Adam Ferrara Nov. 3-6; Arsenio Hall Nov. 11-12; Bob Marley Nov. 17-20; Donnell Rawlings Nov. 2527. www.dcimprov.com. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.296.7008 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5
Game Room 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/person. www.thegreatescaperoom.com. 1730 Connecticut Ave. NW (basement level), 202.930.1843 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B4
Gay Bars COBALT— Second-floor lounge with 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. www.cobaltdc.com. 1639 R St. NW, 202.462.6569 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C6 NELLIE’S SPORTS BAR— 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. www. nelliessportsbar.com. 900 U St. NW, 202.332.6355 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7 TOWN DANCEBOUTIQUE— 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. www.towndc. com. 2009 8th St. NW, 202.234.8696 Metro: U StCardozo Map 1 A7
Gentlemen’s Clubs ARCHIBALD’S— Showgirls on two stages every
night. (four stages Fri.-Sat.) Sports on TV. Lunch specials Mon.-Fri.; dinner till late (wings, steaks). VIP Lounge for private meetings and events, including bachelor and bachelorette parties. Valet parking
day and night. www.archibalds.com. 1520 K St. NW, 202.737.2662 Metro: McPherson Sq Map 1 D6 PAPER MOON— Suburban club with a roster of 100
showgirls. Discounts for bachelor parties and other groups. Mon.-Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. 2 p.m.3 a.m. www.papermoonclub.com. 6315 Amherst Ave., Springfield, Va., 703.866.4160 Map 3 E2
Music Clubs Select shows listed; see websites for full schedules. 9:30 CLUB— Frequent winner of nightclub of the
year. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. Capital Cities Nov. 1; Fred Armisen Nov. 2; Tegan and Sara Nov. 6-7; Elle King Nov. 18-19; Niykee Heaton Nov. 29. www.930.com. 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7 THE BIRCHMERE— Down-home venue dubs itself
“America’s Legendary Music Hall,” because stars like Mary Chapin Carpenter played early on. Suzanne Vega with Teddy Thompson Nov. 1; Paula Poundstone Nov. 11-13; Patty Griffin with Joan Shelley Nov. 21-22; A Peter White Christmas Nov. 30. www.birchmere.com. 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.7500 Map 3 C3 BLACK CAT— Indie rockers call this dark club home.
Also DJ and theme nights like “Drink and a Movie” plus the Lucky Cat game room for pinball. The White Buffalo Nov. 5; Wild Beasts Nov. 11; Helmet Nov. 15; The King Khan & BBQ Show Nov. 21. www.blackcatdc.com. 1811 14th St. NW, 202.667.4490 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6
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BLUES ALLEY— Tucked in a Georgetown alley, this
jazz supper club has showcased artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Byrd and Eva Cassidy since 1965. Jonathan Butler Nov. 3-6; McCoy Tyner Quartet Nov. 11-12; Roberta Gambarini Nov. 17-20; Alex Bugnon Nov. 25-27. www.bluesalley.com. 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.4141 Map 1 D3 THE HAMILTON LIVE— Spacious live-music venue
underneath a restaurant named for the first Treasury secretary. Rebirth Brass Band Nov. 4-5; Taylor Hicks with Chad Elliott Nov. 11; Bob Marley Tribute featuring Junior Marvin of The Wailers Nov. 19; Alejandro Escovedo Nov. 29. Also free late-night shows. www.thehamiltondc.com. 600 14th St. NW, 202.787.1000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E6 THE HOWARD THEATRE— A 1910 landmark that
helped launch the careers of Marvin Gaye and The Supremes. Madeleine Peyroux Nov. 4; GoGo Brunch featuring Sugar Bear and EU Nov. 6; Stephanie Mills Nov. 18; Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Harlem Gospel Choir Nov. 27. www.the howardtheatre.com. 620 T St. NW, 202.803.2899 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 B8 MADAM’S ORGAN— Live music nightly at this
rowdy Adams Morgan bar where redheads get a half-price drink special. Soul food, pool tables, karaoke and a rooftop bar. One Nite Stand every Mon., Clusterfunk every Tues., The Human Country Jukebox Band every Wed., The Johnny Artis Band every Thurs. www.madamsorgan.com. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 Map 1 A5 U STREET MUSIC HALL— Basement dance club with
DJs and live music, a 1,200-square-foot corkcushioned dance floor and two full bars. The Lacs Nov. 3; Kool Keith Nov. 13; Trevor Hall, Dustin Thomas Nov. 19; Sonny Fodera, Walker & Royce Nov. 26. www.ustreetmusichall.com. 1115A U St. NW, 202.588.1880 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7
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Sports Only home games listed. WASHINGTON CAPITALSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NHL team with star captain Alex Ovechkin. Winnipeg Jets Nov. 3; Florida Panthers Nov. 5; San Jose Sharks Nov. 8; Pittsburgh Penguins Nov. 16; Detroit Red Wings Nov. 18; Columbus Blue Jackets Nov. 20; St. Louis Blues Nov. 23; Buffalo Sabres Nov. 25. capitals.nhl.
com. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 WASHINGTON REDSKINSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NFL team playing
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Sports Bars ATOMIC BILLIARDSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; A basement rec room vibe with
a jukebox, pool tables, dart boards, shuffleboard and board games on acrylic table tops. Daily specials. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m., Sun. 12:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 3427 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.363.7665 Metro: Cleveland Park Map 3 C3 FAST EDDIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Casual venue for sports on TV
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with happy hour specials 3-8 p.m.: Mon. half-price burgers, Tues. $2 sliders, Wed. $2 nachos, Thurs. 50-cent wings, Fri. $3 Absolut vodka cocktails, Sun. half-price pizza. Karaoke Fri. and Sat. nights. www.fasteddies.com. 1520 K St. NW, 202.638.6800 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D6 PUBLIC BARâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sports-viewing lounge with large U-
shaped bar and 40 TVs on two floors plus rooftop deck. American fare: beer, burgers, wings. Mon.Wed. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Thurs.-Sun. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. www. publicbardc.com. 1214 18th St. NW, 202.223.2200 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5
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in an approachable setting.â&#x20AC;? Vino by the glass (50), bottle and flight plus cheeses, charcuterie from local producers. Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 110 p.m. www.enowinerooms.com. 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.295.2826 Map 1 D3 FLIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Owned by spouses Swati Bose and Kabir
Amir, a welcoming spot with dramatic semicircular bar pouring 70-plus selections. Short menu of shareable plates. Mon.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m. www.flightdc.com. 777 6th St. NW, 202.864.6445 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 VINOTECA WINE BAR & BISTROâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Intimate space for
sampling 100-plus wines from around the globe, comfort food and small plates. Daily happy hour specials and back patio with bocce court in warm months. www.vinotecadc.com. 1940 11th St. NW, 202.332.9463 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7
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[WHERE INSIDE]
Washington Your Way
Foodie
Family Friendly
Music Lover
As Bon Appetit’s Restaurant City of the Year and the subject of a new Michelin Guide, D.C. is on a dining hot streak. “Top Chef” celebrity Mike Isabella has several well-reviewed restaurants under his belt, but (1) Graffiato was his first in the nation’s capital. On the menu? Smoky grilled octopus (above) and his famous pepperoni sauce. The James Beard Foundation has recognized plenty of D.C. chefs and restaurants, but Mark Furstenberg’s (2) Bread Furst in Van Ness is the only local bakery that can claim the honor (two years in a row!). Furstenberg bakes up pillowy breads and pastries that live up to the accolades, so arrive early to snag a seat. With eateries and retail, (3) Union Market is a foodie’s paradise. Stroll the stalls for locally made fare to take home or stake out a perch and sample the area’s culinary bounty.
History, art and culture at every turn make visiting the capital an engaging educational experience. And with many free museums and attractions, the city is ideal for families. At the (1) American History Museum, the vast collections include Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” and the Apple II personal computer released in 1977 (above). After a long day of sightseeing, famished folks head to (2) Carmine’s for supersized plates of Italian favorites like spaghetti and meatballs and cheesecake for four. At (3) Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium, children check out critters like bees in an active hive and turtles. At the planetarium, rangers take tykes on a journey through a projection of the night sky, with some stargazing sessions held outside on clear nights.
In the hometown of jazz great Duke Ellington (born here in 1899), visitors find top musical acts from classical ensembles to today’s biggest pop stars. The (1) Folger Consort performs at Folger Shakespeare Library's Elizabethanstyle theater (above), transporting concertgoers with melodies from the medieval, Renaissance and baroque periods played on instruments like the theorbo, a large lute. Got “Hamilton” fever? Washington gets the touring company of the Tony Award-winning musical in 2017, but until then, pay homage at least in name and spirit at (2) The Hamilton Live, an intimate concert venue for acts from country and bluegrass to reggae. (3) The Kennedy Center offers a twofer: free entertainment daily at 6 p.m. on the Grand Foyer’s Millennium Stage and one of the best views of the Potomac.
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