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An insider view of what’s essential in Washington, D.C. Plus: Tips for a 90-minute visit to the National Gallery of Art

SHOPPING

Glam gowns for rent, D.C.themed gifts with whimsy and more retail treasures at malls and boutiques

4 Hot Dates Can’t-miss Alexandria sites for “Mercy Street” fans. Also: a travel expo, Viennese waltzes and funny man Jim Gaffigan

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MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

Art museums, historic houses and landmarks like National Archives for gazing at the “Charters of Freedom”

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DINING

Satisfying meals, from playful hot dogs to whole roasted duckling, at tables in 17 zones

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Union Station restored to its fomer glory, scavenger hunts at major museums and top XXways to tour the city

Whether you’re a fashionista, a first-timer or an LGBT traveler, we’ve got recommendations tailored to your travel style.

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Curious about the hidden world of Looking for POTUS

espionage? The International Spy Museum

Sites around town with presidential links PLUS

At the International Spy Museum, learn about tradecraft and America’s first spymaster, George Washington.

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uncovers secrets of the trade, from tools like a KGB lipstick pistol to spymasters, including George Washington. See the 1777 letter he penned to Nathaniel Sackett about setting up a spy network against the British.

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ENTERTAINMENT

From a classical ballet mecca to a tip-top lounge, the best venues for highXX quality diversions

6 Looking for POTUS You may not glimpse the man himself, but this city offers plenty of opportunities for “encounters” with presidents. BY JEAN LAWLOR COHEN

8 What’s New? Plenty!

Smithsonian’s 19th museum, a buzzy concert hall and luxe tasting rooms—just some of the fresh hot spots all around town. BY ANNE KIM-DANNIBALE

9 Navigating Inauguration READ US ON MAGZTER

NAVIGATE

Soak in this only-in-D.C. event with our guide to all the festivities, from the ceremony to the parade and the glitzy parties. BY CORINNE WHITING

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Explore the area from north to south and A to Z pages 36-39

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N E W S T O T R AV E L B Y

The Essential Washington As the nation’s capital, this city often plays host to unique events. And one of the only-in-D.C. biggies is certainly the inauguration of a new president.

After a hard-fought (some might say exhausting) campaign, now come the pomp and pageantry. Turn to page 9 for tips on attending the day’s events, from the swearing-in to the parade and parties. Of course, the city celebrates

National Gallery of Art, East Building

It’s on the National Mall, full of exquisite treasures and free.

But the National Gallery of Art (page 20) isn’t, as many assume, a Smithsonian site. Credit goes to financier and art lover Andrew W. Mellon, who donated his astonishing collection and the construction funds to found the museum, which opened in 1941.

Now comprising two buildings and 130,000 works, it ranks as one of the world’s top art museums.

This month is an especially good time to visit the East Building, which recently re-opened after a three-year renovation that added 12,250 square feet of exhibition space. In less than two hours, you can gaze upon many highlights—of both the collection and the venue itself. A striking architectural counterpoint to the neoclassical West Building, this I.M. Pei-designed temple to modern and contemporary art debuted in 1978, on land set aside in 1936 by the forwardthinking Mellon. As an organizing principle, Pei used the triangle, so you’ll see this shape in everything

from the overall structure (above), which features acute angles like the southwest corner’s 19-degree “knife edge,” to the marble floor tiles and glass ceiling panes.

Enter the building from 4th Street NW, and take a moment to survey the soaring atrium. In this stunning space illuminated by an enormous skylight, Alexander Calder’s iconic black-and-orange mobile sways ever so slightly in the indoor air currents. Then, to begin viewing the permanent collection in roughly chronological order, descend to the ground level for small French paintings from the late 1800s and American art from the early 1900s, such as

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Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Jack-in-thePulpit No. 3,” depicting surreallooking flora from her New York garden. On the mezzanine level, delve into Fauvism, Cubism and German Expressionism, and be sure to see Picasso’s “Family of Saltimbanques,” a hard-up group of circus performers with the artist standing in for the harlequin.

The upper level displays art from 1910 to 1980. Here you’ll find seminal works like Constantin Brancusi’s streamlined “Bird in Space” sculptures, Jackson Pollock’s “No. 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist)” “drip” painting and Andy Warhol’s “A Boy for Meg,” reproducing a gossipy tabloid’s front page. From there, check out two new skylit tower galleries, one devoted to Calder’s playful mobiles and

stabiles (above, middle). Another more-contemplative space houses Barnett Newman’s “The Stations of the Cross” and classic Mark Rothko paintings of rich layered hues. (The National Gallery has the world’s largest public collection of Rothko works.)

Next, head to what’s perhaps the most popular new spot: the roof terrace (above) with Pennsylvania Avenue views and a nearly 15-foot-tall electric blue rooster, “Hahn/Cock,” that’s become an Instagram star. If you still have time, descend to the concourse level to ride the moving walkway through Leo Villareal’s “Multiverse” installation of 41,000 blinking LEDs, and visit the shop for creative jewelry, books and gifts inspired by the artwork.

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Hannah James as Emma Green in ”Mercy Street”

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The Sites Behind the Scenes of “Mercy Street”

Just a few miles from D.C., Alexandria may be best known as a stomping ground of the nation’s founding fathers, but it’s the city’s key role in the Civil War that inspired this PBS drama, described by executive producer Lisa Q. Wolfinger as “‘M*A*S*H’ meets ‘Gone with the Wind.”” Its second season begins airing Jan. 22, and dozens of exhibits and tours here share the real-life history. Explore sites like the Carlyle House, once home of the (starring) Green family, and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, frequented by Union soldiers. For details, see visitalexandriava.com/mercystreet.

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1 CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT VERNON > THROUGH JAN. 6 George Washington’s estate keeps it festive with decorations, chocolate-making demos and a Christmas camel. Free with admission ($20). Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, Va., mountvernon.org

and far, plus talks by pros like Pauline Frommer. From $11. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, travelshows.com 4 MLK REMEMBRANCE > JAN. 16 To mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., National Park Service rangers host a wreathlaying ceremony at his memorial. Free. 8-9 a.m.

1964 Independence Ave. SW, nps.gov/mlkm

“VODKA NATION” > JAN. 25 A lecture on America’s love affair with the spirit precedes a tasting from D.C.’s One Eight Distilling. $45. 6:45 p.m. Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, smithsonianassociates.org 5

”SALUTE TO VIENNA” > JAN. 2 Enjoy Old World elegance in this spectacle of song, dance and music featuring Strauss waltzes played by a full orchestra. From $49.

3 p.m. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., strathmore. org 2

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6 AUTO SHOW > JAN. 27FEB. 5 Find more than 600 new models, plus “art” cars and historic vehicles. $12. Hours vary by day. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, washingtonautoshow.com

JAN. 5 DICK GREGORY Counting Bill Clinton among his fans, the longtime comedian and civil rights activist gives his take on the recent election. $25.

7 p.m. DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, dcimprov.com JAN. 67 JIM GAFFIGAN This funny man and family guy (pictured at left) makes a stop on his “Fully Dressed” tour, produced by wife Jeannie. From $54. 7:30 & 10 p.m. The Theater at MGM National Harbor, 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., mgm nationalharbor.com JAN. 19 BO DACIOUS & LIZ RUSSO Dacious brings his race-conscious humor (and stellar singing), while Russo riffs on being a recovering alcoholic and plus-size model. $15-$25. 8 p.m.

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ALL MONTH THE CAPITOL STEPS They’ve been “putting the mock in democracy” since 1981, when they debuted as Senate staffers satirizing their employers. $40.50.

Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, capsteps.com

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The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family

American Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

January 3–22 | Theater Lab

January 25–29 | Opera House

Tony®-winning playwright/director Richard Nelson and The Public Theater present his wildly relevant and fiercely human new three-play cycle.

This lavish tale of ill-fated passion is set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score with choreography by Kevin McKenzie after Petipa and Ivanov. Casting at kennedy-center.org.

Theater at the Kennedy Center is made possible by

American Ballet Theatre’s engagement is made possible through generous endowment support of The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund.

Kennedy Center Theater Season Sponsor

Support for Ballet at the Kennedy Center is generously provided by Elizabeth and Michael Kojaian.

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Come to the Center of it all!

• Take a free guided tour of the living memorial to President John F. Kennedy • Catch a free show every day at 6 p.m.

• Go to the Top of the Center for the best 360° views of DC • Enjoy a meal and the view in the KC Café • Shop for souvenirs in the Gift Shops

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Looking for POTUS Follow our lead, as we go beyond the monuments and memorials to take a tour of sites related to presidents past.

BY JEAN LAWLOR COHEN

Meet All 44 At the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, find an official (idealized) oil-on-canvas likeness of every president, plus Lincoln’s actual life masks.

At Madame Tussauds, true-tosize wax figures (John Adams, pictured) present opportunities for up-close selfies and even hugs. Joining the wax party this month: #45.

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Pay a House Call In the Kalorama neighborhood sits The President Woodrow Wilson House, a 1920s time capsule with portraits, state gifts, family furnishings, campaign buttons and period apparel. Head to the city’s north edge to visit President Lincoln’s Cottage, a restored Victorian-style manse where he retreated from the city and drafted the Emancipation Proclamation. In Virginia, George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, its columned main house, outbuildings, tomb and gardens now complemented by a high-tech visitors center, tells stories of the man himself, his times and the lives of slaves. See his dress sword, his battlefield bed and even his fabled dentures made, in fact, of human, cow and horse teeth, plus ivory, silver and lead.

ENTER DRAMATIC SCENES At the Kennedy Center, the grand hall of the performing arts venue/memorial is anchored by a massive, roughly sculpted head of the fallen president, while at Ford’s Theatre, the box seat where Lincoln was assassinated remains intact. On the lower level, there’s now a museum devoted to that chilling event.

DINE IN THE SPIRIT Channel JFK at Martin’s Tavern (est. 1933) with a booth where the then-Georgetown resident proposed to Jackie,

plus seats that held Truman, Nixon and George W. Bush.

Near Dupont Circle, Teddy & the Bully Bar honors the first Roosevelt with faux taxidermy heads and a wall paved in mini Mount Rushmores.

TOAST THE TENURES In the Willard Hotel’s Round Robin Bar, master bartender Jim Hewes concocts a drink per the eras of all 44 presidents and the actual faves of some, like John Tyler’s mint julep and George Washington’s Jack Rose cocktail, plus nonalcoholic potions for

teetotalers Jimmy Carter and Rutherford B. Hayes.

HANG WITH FOUNDING FATHERS At National Archives, a grand rotunda displays the Declaration of Independence, signed by two future presidents (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson) but not Washington, who was away at war—and becoming a spymaster. See evidence at the International Spy Museum, which showcases a letter he wrote to Nathaniel Sackett, enlisting his help in an espionage ring against British invaders.

International Spy Museum’s George Washington letter

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HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM More than 10 years in the making, the Smithsonian’s newest site features a glass exterior wrapped in bronze panels recalling a Yoruban crown. Inside, visitors begin their journey underground, where stories of slavery give rise to upper levels filled with records of against-all-odds achievements in the arts, sports and business. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, 844.750.3012, nmaahc.si.edu CARPE DC FOOD TOURS Inspired by memorable meals on their travels around the world, Mary Collins and Stefan Woehlke started this tasty walking tour through D.C.’s foodie centers like Shaw and U Street. 888.697.2693, carpedcfoodtours.com

REI’s outdoor patio with fire pit

HOT TIPS

What’s New in 2017? Plenty!

In Washington, D.C., some things never change.

The monuments and memorials are timeless grand sights to behold, and the city’s history can be found on seemingly every corner. But this year, the nation’s capital undergoes a shift as a new president takes the reins. A different administration isn’t the only buzzy happening, however. The new year brings plenty of fresh experiences and sights worth checking out. These hot spots run the gamut from a stunning Smithsonian addition on the National Mall to a glitzy mega casino and resort at National Harbor. In Northeast, a long-awaited streetcar now shuttles fun-seekers to the revitalizing H Street corridor, and around town high-end food and drink stars are causing quite a stir. All in all, there’s much to crow about in the Year of the Rooster.

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ESCAPE ROOMS Locked puzzle rooms, where players have limited time to find clues and escape, are all the rage.

Would-be sleuths choose from themed chambers at many venues.

Escape Room Live, 800.616.4880 (all locations), escaperoomlive.com; The Great Escape Room, 1730 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.930.1843, thegreat escaperoom.com

THE THEATER AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR Just south of the District, mega resort and casino MGM National Harbor highlights a 3,000 squarefoot concert hall that’s attracting top acts like pop group Duran Duran (Jan. 1), comedian Jim Gaffigan (Jan. 6-7) and rockers Kings of Leon (Jan. 12). 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., 844.346.4664, mgmnationalharbor.com REI FLAGSHIP STORE Located steps from Union Station, REI sets up shop inside the historic Uline Arena, the site of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s inaugural ball in 1953 and the Beatles’ first concert in the U.S. in 1964. Today, fans geek out on outdoor gear (also for rent) and join in-store activities— from tackling a rock climbing wall to sipping a cuppa jo from the in-house La Colombe cafe. 201 M St. NE, 202.543.2040, rei.com H ST. NE STREETCAR The first to operate in D.C. since 1962, the long-awaited streetcar now transports passengers from Union Station to the hip bars, restaurants, clubs and performing art centers along the emerging H Street corridor—all for free. For schedule, visit dcstreetcar.com

PALATE PLEASERS D.C.’s dining scene has gotten hotter with national accolades and the city’s first Michelin Guide released last October. Ultra high-end tasting rooms are taking the food and drink scene to the next level. At Aaron Silverman’s Michelin-starred Pineapple & Pearls on Capitol Hill, diners indulge in 15 courses ($250, all inclusive) that might include fluke Veronique, a riff on an Escoffier classic. “Top Chef” contestant Kwame Onwuachi’s The Shaw Bijou takes diners on a 13-course ($185, drinks extra) culinary journey that goes from cocktails in the bar, to appetizers in the kitchen and main courses at one of eight tables in the dining room. At The Columbia Room in Shaw, cocktail guru Derek Brown and co. perform liquid magic through three to five courses ($79-$108, tip included) in a handsome, muraled bar (left).

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Navigating Inauguration On January 20, all eyes turn toward Washington, D.C., as the nation’s capital officially ushers in the 45th president, Donald J. Trump, with centuries-old pomp and modernCaption 7 pt, Myriad Pro Semiday flourishes.

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Every four years since George Washington’s 1789 inauguration at New York’s Federal Hall, the nation has convened to swear in the president in a public ceremony followed by citywide celebrations. Come January 20, D.C. sits on the pulse of history once more, as one chief executive packs up at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW and another prepares to move in.

Technology has come light years since James Buchanan’s 1857 inauguration, the first to be photographed, and even since Bill Clinton’s second ceremony in 1997, the first to stream live across the Internet. Although there are countless high-tech, real-time ways to remotely “attend” this year’s festivities, we’ve gathered a few tips for experiencing the patriotic happenings firsthand. For more details and history, visit inaugural.senate.gov.

TAKING THE OATH The official proceedings—the oath of office and inaugural address— begin at noon on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Free tickets must be secured in advance through one’s local representative or senator’s office, but thousands of spectators gather on the day of to watch on massive screens across the National Mall. Arrive with snacks and water, plus plenty of warm layers to combat the January chill.

PARADING DOWN PENN After the ceremony, head to Pennsylvania Avenue for a front-row view of the presidential procession and parade as it travels from the Capitol Building to the White House.

Although some attendees reserve bleacher seats in advance through the Presidential Inaugural Committee, anyone can stand along the route for free. Most of the area close to the White House is restricted to special bleacher seating.

PUTTING ON THE GLITZ Tickets to the handful of “official” balls must be applied for via the

inaugural committee, but anyone can purchase tickets to “unofficial” galas hosted by state societies and private organizations. While only the “official” events offer a potential glimpse of the new president, each soiree promises to dazzle with extravagant food, drink, entertainment and a “who’s who” look at the capital social scene.

PLANNING LIKE A PRO On Inauguration Day, Metrorail opens from 4 a.m. to midnight, with rush-hour service from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. Several stations close (Archives, Mt. Vernon Sq. and Smithsonian), and stops near the Capitol (Union Station, Judiciary Sq., Capitol South and Federal Center SW) are recommended only for those with tickets. Allow extra time for security, and visit wmata.com to plan routes and receive timely alerts. A limitededition commemorative SmarTrip card comes pre-loaded with unlimited Metrorail and Metrobus rides on Inauguration Day and can be used before and after. ($10 in advance online; $14.50 starting Jan. 20 at stations.)

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White House Gifts

Rent the Runway

In Adams Morgan, this locally owned boutique trades in an eclectic array of goods. Inside, find fun gifts for kids and babies, locally made accessories for men and women and even home décor with a D.C. theme and a sense of humor. www. urbandwelldc.com. 1837 Columbia Road NW, 202.558.9087. Map 1 A5

This souvenir shop across the street from the executive mansion offers a whole host of memorabilia, plus a photo op in a replica Oval Office. At sister store The President’s Gallery (1425 G St. NW), collectors find rare items like coins, documents and vintage campaign buttons. www.whitehousegifts. com. 701 15th St. NW, 202.737.9500. Map 1 E6

The Georgetown outpost of this online retail lender lets shoppers take a more handson approach to dressing. Try on designer gowns by Monique Lhuillier and Marchesa Notte with help from consultants who seem to find just the right accessories to complete the look. www.renttherunway.com. 3336 M St. NW, 202.774.5380. Map 1 D2

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FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY Newly

RESTON TOWN CENTER Pedestrian-friendly

CHEVY CHASE PAVILION Upscale shopping center

in Friendship Heights. H&M plus J. Crew, Richey & Co. Shoes and World Market. Civil Cigar Lounge and dining at Bryan Voltaggio’s Range. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.ccpavilion.com.

5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.686.5335 Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 B3 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

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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 LEESBURG CORNER PREMIUM OUTLETS

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 Last Call by Neiman Marcus. 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

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 SHOPS AT WISCONSIN PLACE Bloomingdale’s

and LED sculpture anchoring a row of fashionable stores like Anthropologie, Cole Haan, Sephora and Talbots plus Nina McLemore’s flagship. Four restaurants include P.F. Chang’s and The Capital Grille. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. www.shopwisconsinplace.com. 5310 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301.841.4000Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 TYSONS CORNER CENTER Largest mall in the

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

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SHOPPING

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 (South) Map 1 C5 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 SARAR High-quality menswear from a Turkish

brand that began as a tailor shop in 1944. Suits, accessories and casual wear. Hours vary by location. www.sararonline.com. 1746 L St. NW, 202.785.0937 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5; Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.288.0978 Map 5 B1 SUITSUPPLY Dutch-based supplier of dapper jack-

ets, subtle tweeds and rich-hued trousers made with Italian fabrics plus a full wall of multi-colored ties. Personal tailoring department. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.suitsupply. com. 2828 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.800.7800 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Map 1 D3

Apparel—Men & Women BILLY REID Renowned designer’s collection with

a Southern touch. Rugged button-ups, derbyready suits and loose-fitting linens paired with accessories like K Swiss shoes and distressed leather handbags. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.billyreid.com. 3211 M St. NW, 202.499.6765 Map 1 D2 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.

MASSIMO DUTTI Shop by Spanish manufacturer

fits high-end Georgetown look with its contemporary and tough-yet-elegant styles. Women’s and men’s fashion plus fragrances, eyewear and accessories. www.massimodutti.com. 1220 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.944.8780 Map 1 D2 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 (South) Map 1 D5 REDEEM Posh urbanites and rockers flock to this

hip Logan Circle boutique for luxe brands and edgy looks by designers like Religion, Brown Label and Anzevino & Florence. Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun till 6 p.m. www.redeemus.com. 1734 14th St. NW, 202.332.7447 Metro: U St.-Cardozo Map 1 B6 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 (South) Map 1 D5 MINT CONDITION Edited racks of like-new

consignment from designers including DVF, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.shopmintcondition. com. 103 S. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, Va., 703.836.6468 Map 2A B4 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 (North) Map 1 B5

Books KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE Indepen-

dent 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 (North) Map 1 C5 POLITICS AND PROSE Since 1984, niche selections

and popular book signings. In-store OPUS book machine prints and binds books for authors in minutes. Coffee shop downstairs (from 8 a.m. daily). Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. www.politics-prose.com. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.364.1919 North of Map 1 A4 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 (North) 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 A4

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 EGG BY SUSAN LAZAR New York designer Susan

Lazar’s upscale line of baby and children’s clothing with a celebrity following. Layettes, rompers and full outfits in fun patterns and designs, plus accessories (hats) and swimsuits. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.egg-baby.com. 1661 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.338.9500 Map 1 C2 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 11

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MARBLES THE BRAIN STORE Puzzles, games, ac-

tivities and brainteasers with an educational bent.

Software, CDs and books, plus challenging items for gifted students. Near Capital Wheel. Mon.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.marblesthebrainstore.com.

131 American Way, Oxon Hill, Md., 301.839.2579 South of Map I9

Galleries of Art A GALERIE In a c. 1800 warehouse in Old Town,

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 ARTIST’S PROOF International (Brussels to Beijing)

inventory of contemporary art in Georgetown.

Photos by Fred Maroon and acrylic and Chinese ink works by Belgian artist Jean-Francois Debongnie, among others. Acquisition talks Thurs. p.m., meetthe-artists Sat. aft. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.aproof.net. 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.2782 Map 1 C2 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 show-

ing 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 MARSHA MATEYKA In a Dupont Circle town house,

contemporary art since 1983. Representing Jim Sanborn, Sam Gilliam, Jae Ko, Kitty Klaidman, Athena Tacha, William T. Wiley and estates of Nathan Oliveira and Gene Davis. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.5 p.m. www.marshamateykagallery.com. 2012 R St. NW, 202.328.0088 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 B5 ZENITH Gallery since 1978, showing whimsical, figu-

rative work in all media, some sited in a sculpture garden in former swimming pool, where varied works create a “wonderland.” Fri.-Sat. noon-6 p.m. or by appointment. www.zenithgallery.com. 1429 Iris St. NW, 202.783.2963 North of Map 1 A6

Gifts & 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 ICONS DC Online catalogue of unique gifts with

a D.C. theme. Plaster models, ornaments, posters, architectural prints, sports objects. Some handmade, one-of-a-kind. Corporate gifts. www. iconsdc.com. 844.426.6732 12 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I J A N UA R Y 2017

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 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 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 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 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 C5; 6927 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, Md., 240.467.3982 WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Books,

Christmas ornaments, jewelry and items inspired by the history of the White House. Jackson Place: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. H St.: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Visitor Center: Mon.-Sun. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.whitehousehistory.org. 740 Jackson Place NW (NW corner of Lafayette Square) Map 1 E5; 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.208.7031 Map 1 E6; 1610 H St. NW, 202.218.4337 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, 202.965.1300 Map 1 D3; 1619 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.462.1300 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 C5; Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.289.5008 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10 COATROOM Hip salon for manicures and pedicures

(standard or “step up” with spa extras), nail art (fee). Gel, shellac, non-toxic polishes. Waxing services. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.coatroomnails.com. 850 N. Randolph St., Arlington, Va., 703.717.5007 Metro: Ballston Map 2 D1 DRYBAR This “blow dry bar” (no cuts or color) of-

fers $45 blowouts in a chic white salon. Styles range from Cosmo (lots of loose curls) to Manhattan (sleek and shiny). Hours vary by location, but generally Mon.-Wed. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. www.the drybar.com. 1825 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.609.8644 Map 1 B2; 4840 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, Md., 240.483.4277 Metro: Bethesda Map 4; 1635 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.719.3809 Map 1 C5

GROOMING LOUNGE Upscale spot for men’s

shaving and hair care products with brands like Jack Black and Acqua di Parma, plus shop’s own line. Hot lather shaves, nail treatments and facials.

Hours vary by location. www.groominglounge. com. 1745 L St. NW, 202.466.8900 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5; Tysons Galleria, 1001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.288.0355 Map 5 B1 VARNISH LANE Beachy, eco-conscious salon in a

townhouse for waterless mani/pedis. Non-toxic brands like RGB, Smith & Cult, Lauren B, along with designer lines Chanel, YSL. Local natural products and some jewelry. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.varnishlane. com. 5236 44th St. NW, 202.506.5308 Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 B5

Jewelry BEADAZZLED Bead and jewelry shop for DIY inspi-

ration 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 (North) Map 1 C5; 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Va., 703.848.2323 Map 3 C3 BLOOM Husband-and-wife team Mazar and

Cigdem Ertekin’s boutique offering 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 (North) 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 jew-

elry (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 wristwatches 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

SHOPPING

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 shoes 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 HU’S SHOES Marlene Hu Aldaba stocks her

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boutique with coveted footwear from New York, Paris and Milan. Chloe, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Red Valentino. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.husonline.com. 3005 M St. NW, 202.342.0202 Metro: Foggy BottomGWU Map 1 D3 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 1-800-414-7941 WadePecans.com

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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 Founded by two sisters,

stars of TLC’s “D.C. Cupcakes,” popular bakery for classic recipes, seasonal flavors and daily specials.

Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.georgetowncupcake.com. 1209 Potomac St. NW, 202.333.8448 Map 1 D2 LA CUISINE Kitchen tools, cookware, bakeware,

accessories and linens for serious and amateur cooks alike housed in a historic building. Mon.Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. till 7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m. www.lacuisineus.com. 323 Cameron St., 703.836.4435 Map 2A B5 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 WARBY PARKER Local franchise of hip eyewear

company offering stylish frames (prescription, sunglasses) for men and women. On-staff optician for exams, fittings. Daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.warby parker.com. 3225 M St. NW, 202.618.5605 Map 1 D2; 1924 8th St. NW, 202.618.5606 Map 1 B7

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National Geographic Museum

American Art Museum

National Archives

At the society’s HQ this month, shutterbugs explore @NatGeo’s most popular Instagram photos. More than 200 pictures with interactive elements illustrate why 60 million followers have liked, favorited and commented, inspiring “#wanderlust” all over the world. www.ngmuseum.org. 1145 17th St. NW, 202.857.7700. Map 1 D6

National collections from folk art to LED installations bring this Smithsonian site in Penn Quarter to life. Through April 2, “Hot Beat” features the work of Washington Color School artist Gene Davis, whose stripe paintings pulse with visual rhythm (“Hot Beat” above). www.americanart.si.edu. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1100. Map 1 E7

Inside this neoclassical building, visitors find the original “Charters of Freedom”: the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Also here, the 1297 Magna Carta, which inspired these precious founding documents. www.archives.gov/nae. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 877.874.7616. Map 1 F8

Visitor Centers

Smithsonian Institution

ALEXANDRIA VISITORS CENTER In the recon-

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM New LEED edifice

structed home of city founder William Ramsay, brochures, tickets, maps, gifts. Daily 10 a.m.-5 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.nps.gov/whha.

1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 15th St. NW. Metro: Federal Triangle Map 1 E6

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of glass wrapped in bronze-toned metal panels evoking a Yoruban crown and ironwork crafted in this country by “invisible” slaves. Inside, eight levels of artifacts trace the African-American experience, including a Tuskegee biplane, South Carolina slave cabin, Harriet Tubman’s hymnal, Emmett Till’s casket. Oprah Winfrey Theater. Cafe, gift shop. Timed-entry passes (reserve online) required. Some same-day passes available at Visitor Services daily, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.nmaahc. si.edu. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, 844.750.3012 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G8 AFRICAN ART MUSEUM Sub-Saharan African art:

masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. “Emekah Ogboh’s Market Symphony,” a site-specific commission using sound to recreate the vibrancy of the Balogun open-air market in Lagos, through Jan. 29. “Senses of Time: Video and Film-based Works of Africa,” seven moving images depicting how the body experiences the passage of time, through March 26.

Ongoing: “Healing Arts,” works in various

mediums designed to counter the effects of physical, social and spiritual problems; “Currents: Water in African Art,” paintings, sculptures and objects depicting this life-giving force in myths, as a metaphor and part of daily rituals across

Africa. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Gift shop. www.nmafa.si.edu. 950 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7

AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM World’s largest collection of aircraft and space vehicles, including Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, Bell X-1 and 1903 Wright Flyer. Renovated Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall with Apollo Lunar Module and Enterprise Federation studio model from “Star Trek.” Interactive kiosks explore human space flight and include a piece of the moon. At Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and Albert Einstein Planetarium, aviation and space-related shows (daily from 10:30 a.m.).

Ongoing: “A New Moon Rises: New Views from the Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter Camera,” stunningly clear photos of the orb’s topography; “Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery,” a salute to fliers who overcame hardships to chart their own paths. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. IMAX and planetarium shows: $9, seniors $8, children $7.50. Gift shop. Food court. www. nasm.si.edu. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Map 1 G8 AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVARHAZY CENTER Hangar-like facility near Dulles Inter-

national Airport displays 160-plus aircraft. The Enola Gay (first to drop an atomic bomb), an F-4 Phantom, space shuttle Discovery and Sky Baby, at one time, the world’s smallest aircraft. Ongoing: “Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye!,”

CLICK ART Freer Gallery (page 15) may be closed for renovations, but its entire collection of Asian art is available online at www.asia.si.edu/collections.

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Museums+Attractions January

M U S E U M S + AT T R A C T I O N S

the iconic toys and props from the Paramount/ Dreamworks film “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. IMAX theater, flight simulations. IMAX tickets: $9, seniors $8, children (2-12) $7.50. Theater info: 866.868.7774.

Parking ($15) or frequent shuttle between Dulles Airport and museum. www.nasm.si.edu. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va., 703.572.4118 Map 3 C1 AMERICAN ART MUSEUM National collections

from folk art to LED installations and one gallery dedicated to video and time-based work. “Artworks by African Americans from the Collection,” 184 of the museum’s most important pieces by African-American artists spanning centuries, through Feb. 28. “Watch This! New Directions on the Art of the Moving Image,” the relationship between still photography and film, featuring Alex Prager’s “Face in the Crowd,” through March 6.

“Isamu Noguchi: Archaic/Modern,” exploring how the ancient world influenced this forwardthinking sculptor; “Measured Perfection: Hiram Powers’ ‘Greek Slave’,” displaying sculptures, plaster molds and tools from the artist’s Florentine studio both through March 19. “Harlem Heroes: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten,” likenesses of 39 Harlem Renaissance influencers, many before they made it big, through April 2. Daily 11:30 a.m.7 p.m. Gift shop. Kogod Courtyard with Norman Foster-designed canopy, free Wi-Fi and a cafe until 6:30 p.m. www.americanart.si.edu. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM National re-

pository 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. Julia Child’s kitchen and new demonstration kitchen with regular events.

“Mending Broken Hearts: Innovation Inside the Body,” technological breakthroughs in medicine, through March 19. Ongoing: “The First Ladies,” gowns and memorabilia from presidencies past; “The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden,”

more than 900 objects from the Smithsonian’s presidential collections examining the impact of the most powerful job in the world; “Fantastic Worlds: Science and Fiction 1780-1910,” otherworldly creatures, newspaper hoaxes from the era that spawned modern-day science fiction. 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. “For a Love of His People: The Photography of Horace Poolaw,” an insider’s look at daily life among Native Americans living in the Southern Plains from the 1920s to the 1970s, through June 4. Ongoing: “Our Universes: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World,” objects demonstrating how indigenous people view the order of the world; “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire,” the effect and legacy of this 20,000 mile-long path, a UNESCO World Heritage site; “Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations,” diplomacy from the colonial period through the present; “Return to a Native Place: Algonquin Peoples of the Chesapeake,” photographs, maps, ceremonial objects noting the history of native people in the fertile bay region. 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 history/heritage. “From the Regenia Perry Collection: The Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination,” nine pieces from the folk sculptor, known for creating many works to decorate the yard of his home on Chicago’s south side, through April 23. “Gateways/Portales,” works in various mediums tracing the experiences of Latino migrants and immigrants in four cities, including Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland.

Ongoing: “Bridging the Americas,” photos illustrating how Panamanians in America relate to their

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 20.

MAP LOCATIONS Coordinates in the listings refer to the maps at the back of the magazine.

homeland. 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. “Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan,” Kabul’s Murad Khani arts district in photos, architectural elements and even artisans from this revitalized zone demonstrating their handiwork, through Jan. 29. “Red: Ming Dynasty/Mark Rothko,” examining this rich hue in two pieces created more than five centuries apart; “The Art of the Qu’ran: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts,” sumptuously decorated manuscripts dating from the eighth to 17th centuries, given as gifts from rulers to royalty, both through Feb. 20.

“Peacock Room Remix: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre,” the artist reimagining of James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room as resplendent ruin; “Chinamania,” Walter McConnell’s sculptural exploration of Chinese porcelain, echoing the trend that swept through London in the 1870s, both through June 4. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Highlights tours daily (except Wed.) at noon. Gift shop.

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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; “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 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 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 Drive 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.

“Linn Meyers: Our View From Here,” the D.C.-born artist’s largest work to date, a nearly 400-foot site-specific wall drawing covering the second-floor inner galleries, through May 14.

“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. “Still Life with Spirit and Xitle,” Jimmie Durham’s sculpture of a smiling boulder crushing a 1992 Chrysler Spirit automobile, ongoing. 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

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U.S. history and culture. Only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House.

“In the Groove: Jazz Portraits by Herman Leonard,” iconic images of legends including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan, through Feb. 20. “Bill Viola: The Moving Portrait,” a revealing look at 40 years of the video artist’s work, expanding the notion of traditional portraiture, through May 7. “One Life: Babe Ruth,” prints, photographs, advertising memorabilia and personal effects illustrating the unprecedented breadth of The Sultan of Swat’s celebrity, through May 21.

“Double Take: Dagguerrian Portrait Pairs,” examining how this type of photography shows different sides of individuals, e.g. personal mementos compared to public images, through June 4. “Lincoln’s Contemporaries,” Matthew Brady’s portraits of fascinating celebs from the 16th president’s day, like P.T. Barnum; “Kevin Spacey as President Francis J. Underwood,” painter Jonathan Yeo’s likeness of the actor as his “House of Cards” TV show alter ego, both 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

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office, now museum of postal artifacts, stamps, multimedia stations and exhibits. William H. Gross Stamp Gallery with six ongoing shows.

“From Royal Mail to Public Post,” in observance of the 500th anniversary of the U.K.’s Royal Mail, original documents from 1635 and 1840, pivotal years in the establishment of the country’s postal system, through Jan. 16. “New York City: A Portrait Through Stamp Art,” displaying 30 pieces of original artwork celebrating this iconic metropolis, through March 13.

Ongoing: “PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard,” secrets confessed in more than 500 artfully designed postcards from around the world; “Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks,” artifacts and stamp art telling the, at times, surprising tale of how mail moves to, from and through national green spaces; “1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta,” the world’s rarest stamp. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Special workshops, welcome center, gift shop and a working 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,

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a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals like giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang plus cub Bei Bei and Bao Bao, who departs to China in early 2017. 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). Grounds 8 a.m.5 p.m., Visitors Center and exhibits daily 9 a.m.4 p.m., concessions and shops 10 a.m.-4 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 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.

Ongoing: “Turtle Ocean,” an art installation made of recycled plastic trash and marine debris; “100 Years of America’s National Park Service: Preserve, Enjoy, Inspire,” more than 50 images by award-winning photographers capturing the majesty and diversity of the country’s natural treasures; “Life in One Cubic Foot,” exploring the organisms that live in sections of water or soil. 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. w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 17

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noon-4 p.m. 202.667.2667 Metro: U St.-Cardozo Map 1 B7 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. Selfguided tours free; bus tour $12, children $6.

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 Arlington House— Former hilltop home of Confed-

erate General Robert E. Lee 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. Metro: Smithsonian (half a mile) 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

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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. 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 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 —World’s tallest freestanding masonry structure, with elevator (closed until 2019 for repairs) to museum and observation deck. www.nps.gov/wamo. 15th St. NW, 18 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I J A N UA R Y 2017

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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 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial —Maya Lin’s dramatic memorial inscribed with more than 58,000 names of dead or missing soldiers. Plus figurative sculptures honor soldiers and nurses. Directories of names, open 24 hours. www.nps.gov/vive.

Constitution Ave. NW between 21st & 22nd sts., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 F4 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.

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museum and performance spaces of American University. Three floors of changing exhibitions by Washington and international artists. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Gift shop and cafe. 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. 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 with skylit tower galleries highlighting works by Calder and Rothko. Roof terrace with sculptures, including Katharina Fritsch’s “Hahn/Cock,” a larger-than-life electric blue rooster gazing out over Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Villareal LED passage to West Building.

“In the Tower: Barbara Kruger,” the American artist’s arresting graphic prints, through Jan. 22.

“Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 19591971,” 100 works from the personal collection of the influential gallerist and patron, through Jan. 29.

“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. 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,” this hemisphere’s only da Vinci painting. Marc Chagall’s “Orphée” mosaic in the sculpture garden. “Stuart Davis: In Full Swing,” more than 100 of the painter’s vibrant and colorful work focusing on his habit of recycling earlier works into something new, through March 5. “Civic Pride: Group Portraits from Amsterdam,” two large-scale paintings rarely seen outside of the Netherlands, created 13 years apart depicting the city’s political VIPs, through March 11. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. Free. Gift shop, cafes, sculpture garden with ice skating rink. www.nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

Pioneering museum dedicated to female artists with 4,500-plus works by, among others, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo and Alma Thomas. “Wanderer/ Wonderer: Pop-ups by Colette Fu,” photographs turned vibrant, sculptural books of lands the artist has visited, from her Philly hometown to that of her ancestors in China’s Yunnan Province, and the memories they evoke through Feb. 26. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10, students/ seniors $8, 18 and under free. Free admission on “Community Days,” the first Sunday of each month. Mezzanine Cafe for soups, salads, sand20 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I J A N UA R Y 2017

wiches Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.nmwa.org.

New York Ave. & 13th St. NW, 202.783.5000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION The country’s first

museum of modern art (1921) provides an intimate setting for a renowned collection: Renoir, Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Daumier, Manet, El Greco, Miró, Monet, O’Keeffe and Picasso. Wolfgang Laib Wax Room, a beeswax-lined niche accommodating two visitors at a time. “One on One,” exploring the juxtapositions between two paintings—one by early American Albert Pinkham Ryder, the other by contemporaroy Cuban-American artist and physicist Enrique Martinez Celaya, through April 2.

“Intersections: Arlene Shechet, From Here on Now,” the New York-based sculptor’s “off-kilter” pieces scattered throughout the museum, through May 7. 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. 1600 21st St. 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 DUMBARTON OAKS MUSEUM AND GARDENS

Site of the United Nations 1944 beginnings. A 19th-century manse plus Philip Johnson-designed pavilion. Library for Byzantine, pre-Columbian and garden studies. Gift shop. Museum: Tues.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ten-acre formal gardens: Tues.Sun. 2-6 p.m. Museum free. Gardens $10, seniors $8, students/children (12 and under) $5. Arrange in advance for guided tours. www.doaks.org/visit.

1703 32nd St. NW, 202.339.6400 Map 1 B2 FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOME Residence of the

19th-century orator and abolitionist. Tours available. Call or check 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 HEURICH HOUSE MUSEUM The country’s most in-

tact late-Victorian residence and the first fireproof house in D.C. was built (1892-1894) by brewer Christian Heurich. Many original furnishings. Guided tours Thurs.-Sat. at 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m.

Reservations encouraged and group tours by appt. only. $5 suggested donation. Children under 10 not permitted. www.heurichhouse.org. 1307 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.429.1894 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 HILLWOOD Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather

Post’s mansion and gardens, her czarist treasures, jewelry, portraits. “Four Seasons,” Philip Haas’ larger-than-life interpretation of 16th century Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s botanicals, through March 31. 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. Teas. 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 LEEFENDALL HOUSE On a plot once owned by

Revolutionary War hero Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, father of Robert E. Lee, a white clapboard structure where nearly 40 Lees lived between 1785 and 1903. Family heirlooms and period pieces.

Tours Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. $5, students (5-17) $3, under 5 free. www.lee fendallhouse.org. 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.1789 Map 2A A4 MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE COUNCIL HOUSE In

the 1940s and ’50s, a center for the beginnings of the National Council of Negro Women. Founder Bethune, a child of former slaves, received heads of state, government officials and world leaders at the Victorian townhouse. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:30 p.m.). Free, donations accepted.

Tour reservations encouraged. www.nps.gov/ mamc. 1318 Vermont Ave. NW, 202.673.2402 Metro: McPherson Square Map C7 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.-4 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 OLD STONE HOUSE Georgetown house, alleged to

be the oldest (1765) extant in city. Guides answer questions about the structure and furnishings from the colonial era. Daily noon-5 p.m. Garden open dawn to dusk. www.nps.gov/olst. 3051 M St. NW, 202.426.6851 Map 1 D3 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 THE PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON HOUSE In

the Kalorama neighborhood, this 1920s time capsule was the 28th president’s home after the White House. Objects owned by or given to Wilson during his presidency. Occasional vintage game nights, encouraging period attire. Wed.-Sun.

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10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, seniors $8, students $5, under 12 free. www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org. 2340 S St. NW, 202.387.4062 Map B4 TUDOR PLACE Neoclassical (1816) Georgetown

mansion, home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter with 5.5-acre gardens. National Historic Landmark with largest collection of George and Martha Washington’s personal items outside of Mount Vernon. Guided tours on the hour. Weekly 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

Vergason’s star-shaped fountain with eternal flame bookended by a grove of trees honoring men and women injured in combat. Inspirational quotes and profiles etched in glass and granite with bronze sculptures depicting the pain and courage of more than 4 million disabled veterans. Accessible 24 hours. www.avdlm.org. 150 Washington Ave. SW, at 2nd and C sts., 800.331.7590 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 churches in the world blends Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Daily 7 a.m.-6 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 more than 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

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. 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

collection of First Folios, a multimedia exhibit hall with film, active Globe-like theater (see Entertainment), concerts and Elizabethan garden. “First Folio! Shakespeare’s American Tour,” after traveling across the U.S., 18 copies of these treasured early editions return in the largest display of First Folios in a single venue, through Jan. 22. 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. “Bingata! Only in Okinawa,” traditional resist-dye fabrics and con-

temporary pieces by native designers and artists showcasing this brightly colored textile tradition, through Jan. 30.

“Your Next President...! The Campaign Art of Mark and Rosalind Shenkman,” rare textiles like flags illustrating the evolution of electioneering in the 19th century, through April 10. 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, an original 1777 letter from George Washington enlisting Nathaniel Sackett as spymaster. “From Ballroom to Battlefield,” spytech 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 MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM Touchable

wax figures and photo ops with The Beatles, Madonna, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, Stephen Colbert, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Marilyn Monroe, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift.

Presidents Gallery with all U.S. presidents plus first ladies Kennedy, Clinton, Obama. Hours vary.

Check website for exact schedule. $22, children (4-12) $17.50. www.madametussaudsdc.com. 1025 F St. NW (corner of 10th & F sts.), 866.823.9565 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM Former U.S.

Pension Building (1887) showcases architecture, engineering, construction trades and design.

“Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse,” mini abodes from the 1700s to the modern millennium, through Jan. 22. “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/students/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 NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM Inside the U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office, displays dedicated to the 470 inductees, an electronic portrait gallery of famous inventors and rotating exhibits (a 1965 Ford Mustang fused with a 2015 model). Gift shop. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. www.uspto.gov/about/offices/opa/museum. jsp. 600 Dulany St., Alexandria, Va., 330.761.3195

NATIONAL JAPANESEAMERICAN MEMORIAL

Sculpture of entrapped cranes honors JapaneseAmericans interned during WWII and JapaneseAmerican soldiers who died during that war.

Accessible 24 hours. www.njamf.com. Intersection of New Jersey Ave., Louisiana Ave. and D St. NW, 202.643.8204 Metro: Union Station Map 1 F9 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. Hewlett-Packard New Media Gallery traces the digital news revolution. “Annenberg Space for Photography’s Refugee,” five internationally acclaimed photographers’ pictures illustrating the daily lives of displaced people around the world, through March 12.

“Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics,” iconic objects, photographs and multimedia displays amplifying music’s influence on politics and social change, ongoing. 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 SquadAir, 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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THE GUIDE

Dining

Carmine’s

HalfSmoke

The Source

At 20,300 square feet, this New York legend is one of the District’s largest restaurants with several dining rooms ideal for large groups. Fittingly, family-style platters of juicy chicken Marsala, pastas and salads satisfy appetites that are just as big as these super-sized digs. www.carminesnyc.com.

425 7th St. NW, 202.737.7770. Map 1 E8

This clubhouse-like Shaw newbie references D.C.’s famous hot dog and also offers lamb, chicken and veggie sausages on flatbreads and in bowls. Toppings expand flavors, while milkshakes (some spiked) add whimsy, like one draped in a cloud of blue cotton candy. www.halfsmoke.com. 651 Florida Ave. NW, 202.986.2079. Map 1 B8

Wolfgang Puck’s remodeled D.C. spot makes a stylish rest stop after a day of visiting the U.S. Capitol and Newseum nearby. Inside, Scott Drewno adapts local ingredients to luxe Spago and Chinoise favorites like whole roasted duckling. www. wolfgangpuck.com. 575 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.637.6100. Map 1 F8

BARCELONA Spanish. Evoking the intimate wine

bars of Spain, Milan, Rio (even SoHo), highlighting the dishes of chef Pedro Garzon with chef John Critchley locally. Wines from lesser known regions of France and Spain. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.barcelonawinebar.com. 1622 14th St. NW, 202.588.5500 $$$ Map 1 B6 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. D (daily). www. compassrosedc.com. 1346 T St. NW, 202.506.4765 $$ Map 1 B6 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. Gluten-free veggie menu. 2 Birds, 1 Stone sister bar downstairs with Asian and classic cocktails. D (daily). 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. B, L (buffet $10.95, Mon.-Fri.), D (daily, kitchen till midnight Sun.-Thurs.; till 1 a.m.

Fri.-Sat.). www.dukemrestaurant.com.

ESTADIO Spanish. From Haidar Karoum

There’s a lot more going on this January.

Visit us online:

LE DIPLOMATE French. From Philadel-

phia’s Stephen Starr: see-and-be-seen bistro with red banquettes, zinc-topped bar and a “garden room” for Michael Abt’s steak frites, foie gras “parfait,” lavender roast duck, Dover sole meuniere. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.lediplomatedc.com. 1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333 $$$ Map 1 C6

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(Proof), bullfighter murals, soccer star images and pintxos (small bites) plus sherry-glazed sablefish, tortilla Espanola (potato-onion omelette) and gazpacho. Bread baked on site. Sangria, Spanish wines and slushies.

Communal tables. Bar till late. D (daily), L (Fri.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.estadio-dc.com. 1520 14th St. NW, 202.319.1404 $$ Map 1 B6 GHIBELLINA Italian. Sleek-meets-rustic “Italian

gastro-pub” for Tuscan fare: seafood, veal, calamari, pizzas, salumi, pastas, porterhouse steak for two. Beers, cocktails, wines. L (Wed.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.ghibellina.com. 1610 14th St. NW, 202.803.2389 $$-$$$ Map 1 C6 IZAKAYA SEKI Japanese. Warm and welcom-

ing two-level spot for raw, grilled and fried small plates. Sashimi, grilled whole squid, vegetables, noodles, hot pot. Sakes, shochu (glass or bottle).

D (Wed.-Sun.). www.sekidc.com. 1117 V St. NW, 202.588.5841 $-$$$ Map 1 B7 KAPNOS Greek. Star chef Mike Isabella’s Mediter-

ranean flavors: grilled octopus, bronzino, phyllo pies, classic mezze. Cocktails. Tasting menu $65.

D (daily). www.kapnosdc.com. 2201 14th St. NW, 202.234.5000 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$$$$ Map 1 A6

MARVIN Southern/Belgian. Bustling spot for chick-

en fried oysters, corn croquettes, burgers, housesmoked baby backs. French wines, Belgian beers.

Two bars and rooftop lounge. Soundtrack of soul, jazz, funk and ska. D (daily). www.marvindc.com.

2007 14th St. NW, 202.797.7171 $$-$$$ Map 1 B6 PEARL DIVE OYSTER PALACE Seafood. Jeff Black’s oyster bar on the ground floor, Black Jack bourbon

bar above. Oysters raw, grilled and fried, plus seafood gumbo, steak, Amish chicken dinner.

D (daily). www.pearldivedc.com. 1612 14th St. NW, 202.986.8778 $$$ Map 1 C6 POLICY On the hot 14th Street corridor, this posh

venue offers a restaurant downstairs and a hip lounge with colorful graffiti art upstairs. Chandeliers, red vinyl booths and a glass bar where patrons sip cocktails like the Colonel Joe Rickey.

DJs on weekends. D (Tues.-Sat.). www.policydc. com. 1904 14th St. NW, 202.387.7654 Metro: U StCardozo $$-$$$ Map 1 B6

THINK SUMMER! It’s warm in Rio and cozy under the faux palms at Grill From Ipanema (page 23), a favorite for Brazilian classics like feijoada in Adams Morgan.

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14th & U Corridor

1114-1118 U St. NW, 202.667.8735 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$ Map 1 B7

DINING

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. D (daily). 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.” Happy hour with specials (Mon.-Fri.). D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., three courses $22.95; add $15 unlimited mimosas). Live music second Sun. till 10 p.m. 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. D (daily). www. madamsorgan.com. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 $-$$ Map 1 A5 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. Kid’s menu. Cocktails, beers on tap. Green-friendly interior with wood from an Amish barn. D (Tues.Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.mintwoodplace.com.

1813 Columbia Road NW, 202.234.6732 $$$ Map 1 A5 RUMBA CAFE Latin. Amidst art of “the Latin

American 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. Latenight menu. Happy hour (daily). D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.rumbacafe.com. 2443 18th St. NW, 202.588.5501 $$ Map 1 A5 SAKURAMEN Japanese. Ramen noodle soups with

many toppings (dumplings, kimchee), by owners Jonathan Cho and Jay Park in their cozy subterranean cafe. L (Fri.-Sat.), D (Tues.-Sun.). www. sakuramen.net. 2441 18th St. N.W. 202.656.5285 $ Map 1 A5 TAIL UP GOATAmerican. Up-and-comers with

lauded resumes (Komi, Little Serow) in their own laid-back Michelin-starred spot. Inventive twists on classics: smoked potato ravioli, seaweed sourdough, lamb ribs, pistachio roll with labneh gelato and fennel honey. D (daily). www.tailupgoat. com. 1827 Adams Mill Road NW, 202.986.9600 $$-$$$ 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.

D (Tues.-Sat.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., 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 ($$), salads, burgers, steaks (“Tomahawk” for two). Chocolate truffles, Smith Island cake. Gluten free, late night. Live music most nights. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.theblackwallhitch.com. 5 Cameron St., 703.739.6090 $$$ Map 2A B5 BRABO Belgian. Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel’s,

Brasserie Beck) with smart chef Harper McClure helping Belgium meet America in grilled quail, duck carpaccio plus seven-course tastings ($80).

Copper bar. L & D (daily). 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. Happy hour (Mon-Fri). L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.chart-house.com. 1 Cameron St., 703.684.5080 $$$ Map 2A B5 JOE THEISMANN’S American. Redskins QB’s long-

time (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.

Late-night menu. L & D (daily), Br (Sun.). 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. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.liveoakdelray.com. 1603 Commonwealth Ave., 571.312.0402 $$$ MOUNT VERNON INN Southern. Candlelit dining

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. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.) in tavern/bar.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Eight miles south of Alexandria at parkway terminus. www. mountvernon.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). Bar and lounge late.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). 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). Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.).

D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.mysonomacellar.com.

207 King St., 703.566.9867 $$$ Map 2A B5

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

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. Kid’s menu. Wines, beers. Bar till late.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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 till late.

B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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. L (Mon., Wed.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.vermilion restaurant.com. 1120 King St., 703.684.9669 $$$$$$$ Map 2A B3 WAREHOUSE BAR & GRILL American. Celeb

caricatures, steaks, seafood, pasta, all-lump crab cakes, some Cajun accents by chef Sert Ruamthong. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.warehousebarandgrill.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. Kid’s menu. Bar. L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www. wharfrestaurant.com. 119 King St., 703.836.2836 $$-$$$ Map 2A B5

Arlington, Va. PEPITA Mexican. Celeb chef Mike Isabella’s

colorful, relaxed cantina for south of the border favorites like tacos, plus modernized small plates and family-style meats ($$$). Mezcal and tequilaheavy drinks menu with 35 cocktails. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.pepitabymic.com.

4000 Wilson Blvd., 703.312.0200 $-$$ Map 2 D1 RAY’S THE STEAKS Steaks. Prepare for a wait and

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onions to order. D (daily). www.raysthesteaks.com.

2300 Wilson Blvd., 703.841.7297 Metro: Courthouse $$$$ Map 2 C4 TEXAS JACK’S BARBECUE Barbecue. An airy, indus-

trial space named for a legendary Virginia cowboy dishing up smoky Texas-style barbecue by Food Network “Best in Smoke” winner, chef Matt Lang.

Mexican flavors in sides such as esquites (elote corn salad) and coleslaw. Mini pies by local makers. Full bar for smoked whiskey sour, Jack’s mule. Beer and wine. L & D (daily). www.txjacks.com. 2761 Washington Blvd., 703.875.0477 $$-$$$ Map 2 D3 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.

L & D (daily). www.yonava.com. 4000 Wilson Blvd., 703.465.1100 $-$$ Map 2 D1

Bethesda, Md. AMERICAN TAP ROOM Saloons & Pubs. Old meets

new in this contemporary comfort zone with flat-screens, 20 beers on draft/40+ in bottles and cans. Grilled New York strip, wings, crab mac and cheese, salads, flatbreads, jambalaya. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.americantaproom. com. 7278 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.656.1366 $$ Map 4 B4; 1811 Library St., Reston, Va., 703.834.0400 Map 3 B1/2 BLACK’S BAR & KITCHEN American. Prize-winning

chef Jeff Black in his glam spot with patio, oyster bar and tablecloth zone. Raw bar, charcuterie, wood-fire grilled meats and fish, seafood stew.

Wine Spectator awarded wine collection. L (Mon.Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.blacksbarandkitchen. com. 7750 Woodmont Ave., 301.652.5525 $$$ Map 4 A/B3 PASSIONFISH Seafood. Dramatic space with “float-

ing” stairs, Chris Clime prepping fish from many oceans. Kids menu, sushi chef and cocktails.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.passion fishreston.com. 7187 Woodmont Ave., 301.358.6116 $$-$$$ Map 4 B5; 11960 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va., 703.230.3474 Map 3 B2

Enjoy meatballs as big as your head.

WILDWOOD KITCHEN American. Robert Weid-

maier’s rustic venture (wood beams, green leather seats) for fare with Mediterranean accents: red snapper, steak, duck breast, cheeses, charcuterie.

Wines, cocktails at 15-seat bar. L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.wildwoodkitchenrw. com. 10223 Old Georgetown Road, 301.571.1700 $$$ Map 4

Capitol Hill AMBAR Balkan. Ivan Iricanin bringing his Belgrade

original to D.C. with communal tables, coppertop bar, Mediterranean decor. Serbia meets New World in slow-cooked meats and mezze, white veal soup, cheese pie. Balkan wines and beers, 30 varieties of Serbian rakia. Bar late. D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.ambarrestaurant.com. 523 8th St. SE, 202.813.3039 $$-$$$ Map 1 H11; 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 703.975.9663 Map 2 C3 BEARNAISE French. Steak frites specialists inspired

by Montreal and Paris in “Top Chef” contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s Capitol Hill digs. Mussels, duck, lamb shoulder. Good cocktails, desserts, cheeses. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.).

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www.bearnaiserestaurant.com. 315 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 202.450.4800 $$-$$$$ Map 1 G10 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. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.belgacafe.com. 514 8th St. SE, 202.544.0100 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11 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. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.cafeberlin-dc.com. 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.543.7656 Metro: Union Station $$ Map 1 F10 GARRISONAmerican. Culinary Institute of

America-trained Robert Weland working with local farms to produce seasonal dishes in a warm, wood-accented space. Whole-roasted vegetables, house-made pastas, locally sourced fish and meat.

Gina Chersevani’s cocktail menu and a Euro-heavy wine list. D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sun.). www.garrisondc. com. 524 8th St SE, 202.506.2445 $$$ Map 1 H11

Martin’s Tavern has had the honor of serving every President from Harry S. Truman (Booth 6) to George W. Bush (Table 12).

On June 24, 1953, JFK proposed to Jackie in Booth 3.

202.333.7370 www.martinstavern.com 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

GOOD STUFF EATERY American. Top Chef contes-

tant Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, handcut fries, old-fashioned shakes. Cell phone charging stations. L & D (daily). www.goodstuffeatery. com. 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 $ Map 1 G10; 3291 M St. NW, 202.337.4663 Map 1 D2; 2110 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 MONTMARTRE French. Beside hip Eastern Market,

hearty bistro plates: braised rabbit, duck confit, pot au feu, pates, terrines. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 327 7th St. SE, 202.544.1244 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 G11 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.

L & D (Mon.-Fri.). 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. In a Barracks Row

“farmhouse,” Michelin-starred, no-reservations spot for small plates (pork and lychee salad, popcorn soup with lobster, octopus, pasta $$) or family-style meals (smoked brisket, fried chicken $$$). Upstairs bar (same food). D (Mon.-Sat.). www. rosesluxury.com. 717 8th St. SE, 202.580.8889 $$ 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. B, L & D (daily). 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

Chevy Chase, D.C./Md. MACON BISTRO & LARDER Southern. Warmth of

Georgia meets bistro fare and wines of France in new spot of owner Tony Brown. Short rib Bourguignon, braised pork chop, “Essie’s” biscuits, pecan pie in a historic former arcade built in 1925.

Pre-theater (three courses, $35). D (daily), Br (Sun.). w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 25

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www.maconbistro.com. 5520 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.669.2115 $$$ East of Map 6 C2 RANGE American. “Top Chef” finalist Bryan

Voltaggio’s farm-to-table entrées and small plates from roasts to charcuterie. Open kitchen, coffee, wine and raw bars, bakery and savvy bartenders. In Chevy Chase Pavilion. D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.voltrange.com. Chevy Chase Pavilion, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.8020 Metro: Friendship Heights $$$ Map 6 B4 SUSHIKO Japanese. Smart chef team’s artful sushi,

sashimi and 35-50 specials. Tasting menu at the bar (reservations recommended) $90 (seven small dishes, sushi and dessert). Omakase (chef’s choice) $60+. French Burgundies, sakes, Japanese beers.

Lounge-bar. In shopping center east of avenue.

L & D (daily). www.sushikorestaurants.com.

5455 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301.961.1644 Map 6

Chinatown/Penn Quarter 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. D (daily). 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. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.figandolive.com. 934 Palmer Alley NW, 202.559.5004 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 E7 FIOLA Italian. Beard-winning Fabio Trabocchi in

his own Michelin-starred “villa” (glass columns, marble, rosewood, onyx mosaic, 50-seat bar with tapas) with executive chef Chris Watson sending out lobster ravioli, ribeye, seafood. Themed tastings, three-six courses ($90-$150, wines extra).

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). Across from National Gallery of Art. www.fioladc.com. 678 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.628.2888 $$$ Map 1 F8 GRAFFIATO American. “Top Chef” celebrity chef

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.), bar and pizza till late. L (Mon-Fri.), D (daily). 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 José Andrés and team. Spanish wines, sherries.

Hours vary by location. L & D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.jaleo.com. 480 7th St. NW, 202.628.7949 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Archives $$ 26 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I J A N UA R Y 2017

Map 1 E8; 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.913.0003 Map 4; 2250 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.8181 Metro: Crystal City 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 hour (Mon.-Fri., early and late).

7th Street has “racetrack bar” with boat hull ceiling, four flat screens. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.legal seafoods.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 bringing out wet-aged steaks and chops, seafood, sushi. Lobster mashed potatoes ($$$$), butter cake for two. Live music nightly.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.mastrosrestaurants. com. 600 13th St. NW, 202.347.1500 Metro: Metro Center $$$$ Map 1 E7

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Happy Hour, Sushi Bar, FREE DELIVERY UNTIL 2AM 202-347-4656 ~ 604 H St. NW, Chinatown

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MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S Seafood. Famed West

Coast restaurant with clubby quarters for fresh catches, oysters, draft beers, single malts. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily). 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

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202-450-4702 ~ 604 H St. NW, 2nd Floor

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 ($$$). Milk Bar desserts. Inside CityCenterDC. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.momofuku.com. 1090 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.602.1832 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery PlChinatown $$-$$$ Map 1 E7 OYAMEL Mexican. A José Andrés 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. Night owl bar menu (Sun.-Wed.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.oyamel.com. 401 7th St. NW, 202.628.1005 Metro: Archives $$ Map 1 E8 RASIKA Indian. Washington Post deemed “a

national treasure,” Beard-winner Vikram Sunderam in open kitchen with griddle, barbecue, tandoori, curries. Pre-theater (three courses, $35), 100 wines; bar with exotic cocktails. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.Sat.). www.rasikarestaurant.com. 633 D St. NW, 202.637.1222 Metro: Archives $$ Map 1 F8 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. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). Carryout and delivery. www.dcwoknroll. com. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$ Map 1 E8

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sending out Burke’s patented pink Himalayan salt dry-aged chops, duck steak au poivre, steamed sea bass, tuna tartare. Raw bar, whimsical desserts (cheesecake lollipop “tree” with bubble gum whipped cream). B & D (daily), L (Mon.-Fri.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.bltrestaurants.com/washingtond-c. 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.868.5100 Metro: Federal Triangle $$$$ Map 1 F7 EQUINOX—American. Prize-winning Todd Gray pair-

ing wines to crab cakes with grits, grass-fed veal, vegan options. À la carte or multi-course tastings (three-six, $60-$85, wine extra). Pre-theater (three courses, $35). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.), Br (Sun.). www.equinoxrestaurant.com. 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118 Metro: Farragut West $$$-$$$$ Map 1 E6 GORDON BIERSCH —Saloons & Pubs. In soaring

★★★—Washington Post Deck Oven Pizza 1250 9th Street, NW (202) 849- 6174 | www.allpurposedc.com

spaces of a former bank near Verizon Center, garlic fries, crab risotto fritters, pizza, steaks, pastas, salads. Lagers brewed on-site. Happy hour (Mon.Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Also near Nationals Park with patio and flat screens. www. gordonbiersch.com. 900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$ Map 1 E7; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 MORTON’S —Steaks. Power lunchers digging into

Authentic Ethiopian Restaurant

Beef, Lamb & Vegetarian Specialties 1334 9th Street, NW 202-299-9703 www.chercherrestaurant.com

porterhouse, New York strip, filet mignon, lobster.

“Legendary” hot chocolate cake. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 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

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★ ★ ★—Washington Post 1924 8th Street, NW 202-525-2942 | www.kyirisandc.com

“Most highly anticipated” —Washington Post 1544 9th Street, NW 202-800-0640 www.theshawbijou.com

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). L & D (Mon.-Sat.).

Valet (Thurs.-Sat.). www.mxdcrestaurant.com. 600 14th St. NW, 202.393.1900 Metro: Metro Center $$-$$$ Map 1 E6 OCCIDENTAL GRILL & SEAFOOD —American.

Legendary spot with Rodney Scruggs and Scott Perry sending out duck breast, filet mignon and poached oysters, lobster bisque. Craft beers, cocktails. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Valet $8 at Willard Hotel. www.occidentaldc.com. 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.783.1475 Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle $$$$ Map 1 E6 OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM Seafood. Swank

“oceanliner” where celebs, power lunchers go for fresh catches. Alaskan King crab, Coho salmon, Dover sole. Also crab cakes, steaks, oyster bar.

Valet $12. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.theoceanaire. com. 1201 F St. NW, 202.347.2277 $$$ Map 1 E7 OLD EBBITT GRILL —American. D.C.’s oldest saloon,

loved by politicos, celebs, media. Seafood, pastas, chili. Raw bar, oysters (matched with wines). Happy hour (Mon.-Fri., early and late). B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). East of White House.

Valet parking. www.ebbitt.com. 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), pre-theater (three courses, $39).

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.ovalroom.com.

800 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.463.8700 Metro: Farragut West $$$ Map 1 E6 PLUME American. Ralf Schlegel’s Michelin-starred

restaurant with luxe dishes à la Monticello’s gardens. Prix fixe ($98), chef’s tasting ($115-$280).

Foie gras terrine, lobster gratin, risotto, Angus prime filet, bison with corn soufflé. Cozy nooks, 1,300-label wine cellar, landscape murals on silk and fireplace in the elegant Jefferson hotel. Free parking. Greenhouse for light fare, Quill for cocktails. D (Tues.-Sat.). www.jeffersondc.com. 1200 16th St. NW, 202.448.3227 $$$$ Map 1 D6 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. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). Jackets for men (provided) during dinner. Free valet parking after 5 p.m. www.theprimerib.com. 2020 K St. NW, 202.466.8811 $$$ Map 1 D5

Dupont Circle ANKARATurkish. Aslanturk family’s contemporary

and classic cuisine in a chic setting. A variety of pide (flat breads), grilled kabobs and hot and cold mezze. Spacious patio. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., traditional Turkish). www.ankaradc. net. 1320 19th St. NW, 202.293.6301 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) $$-$$$ Map 1 C5 ASIA 54Asian. Sleek spot with temple-style art

serving Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai favorites. Sushi bar with extensive menu and happy hour specials (daily). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.asia54washington.com. 2122 P St. NW, 202.296.1950 Metro: Dupont Circle $$ Map 1 C4 BUCA DI BEPPO Italian. “Immigrant Southern”

to-share pizza, pastas, chicken carbonara in two portion sizes. Over-the-top 1950s decor and reserve-ahead “Pope’s Room.” L & D (daily). www.bucadibeppo.com 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.8466 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) $$ Map 1 B5 HANK’S OYSTER BAR Seafood. Chef Jamie Leeds

with her famous “Meat and Two” (one protein like molasses short ribs or fried oysters with two sides).

Wines and cocktails like “Deadliest Catch” (salt water taffy foam) by mixologist Gina Chersevani. Bar till late. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.hanksoyster bar.com. 1624 Q St. NW, 202.462.4265 $$-$$$ Map 1 C6; 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.733.1971 Metro: Eastern Market Map 1 G11; 1026 King St., 703.759.4265 Metro: King St. Map 2A B3 RESTAURANT NORA American. Nora Pouillon since

1979 in her (organically certified) kitchen, reinventing produce-based cuisine, sustainable seafood, Amish meats. Organic wines. Antique quilts on walls, celebs at tables. D (daily). www.noras.com.

2132 Florida Ave. NW, 202.462.5143 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) $$$$ Map 1 C4 THE RIGGSBYAmerican. Retro-style digs inside the

Carlyle Hotel for Beard-winner Michael Schlow’s roast chicken, grilled shrimp, schnitzel. Classic and updated cocktails, wine list with 20 lesser-known bottles by the glass. B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.theriggsby.com. 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.234.3200 $$$ Map 1 B5

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SUSHI TARO Japanese. Michelin-starred second-

story spot with cherrywood walls and tatami rooms, kimonoed hostess and exotic sushi (flute fish, live scallops) by master chef Nobu Yamazaki and team. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www. sushitaro.com. 1503 17th St. NW, 202.462.8999 $$-$$$ Map 1 E4 TABARD INN American. Regional cuisine by Adrian

Diday in one of the city’s oldest continuously running hotels. Pastries by Dalo De LaPaz. Famed cocktails. Fireplace lounge, parlors, courtyard.

Live jazz Sat.-Sun. p.m. L (Mon.-Fri.), B & D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.tabardinn.com. 1739 N St. NW, 202.331.8528 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) $$$$$ Map 1 C5 TEDDY & THE BULLY BARAmerican. An exuberant

restaurant embodying the character of the 26th president with comfort foods like braised short rib, honey-glazed salmon, even fried chicken and rye waffles. Extensive drinks menu with whiskeys, local beers, wines. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.teddyandthebullybar.com. 1200 19th St. NW, 202.872.8700 $$ Map 1 D5

Foggy Bottom/West End BLUE DUCK TAVERN American. Michelin-starred

fare in Tony Chi-designed digs, drawing Obamas, et al. Chef de Cuisine Brad Deboy and team committed to regional produce. Seafood, charcuterie, California wines. B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). 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. L & D (daily). www.chalins.com. 1912 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.6000 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5 EL CHALAN Peruvian. D.C.’s oldest Peruvian cafe

with lomo saltado (filet strips with fried potato), South American-style paella, drawing World Bank crowd. Touted by Hispanic Magazine as among top 50 U.S. Latin restaurants. L (Mon.Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.elchalandc.com. 1924 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.2765 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5 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.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.kazsushibistro. com. 1915 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.530.5500 Metro: Farragut West $$-$$$ Map 1 D5 MARCEL’S French. Prized chef Robert Wiedmaier’s

elegant restaurant for Alaskan seafood, wild game. Prix-fixe (four-seven courses, $95-$155).

Pre-theater (three courses, $70) includes car to Kennedy Center. D (daily). Bar. Live jazz (Fri.Sat.). Valet parking ($10). www.marcelsdc.com.

2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.296.1166 $$$ Map 1 D4

TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO Spanish. Elegant Old

Spain setting (crimson walls, portraits of famous faces) and patio with themed specials each month.

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bar. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily).

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. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.).

Valet. www.fiolamaredc.com. 3050 K St. NW, 202.628.0065 $$$ Map 1 D3 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. B, L & D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.rosewoodhotels.com.

1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2415 $$$$ Map 1 D3 MARTIN’S TAVERN American. Since 1933, politicos

(from JFK to Joe), Supreme Court justices, spies, celebs and Georgetown friends have been saying “Meet me at Martin’s.” Classic fare: tavern burger, prime rib, fish and chips, lobster risotto, plus daily chef’s specials. Shaded patio, weather permitting.

Ask to see history brochure. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.martinstavern.com. 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370 $$-$$$ Map 1 D2 RI RA IRISH PUB Irish. Decor from Ireland and live

band most nights lending a lively atmosphere for pub fare. Burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, Irish classics, and of course, Guinness. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.rira.com/georgetown.

3125 M St. NW, 202.751.2111 $$ Map 1 D2/3 SEA CATCH Seafood. On site of Hollerith’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. Classic cocktails with a modern twist, happy hours. Fireplaces. L & D (Mon.-Sat.). Complimentary valet. www.seacatchrestaurant.com.

On courtyard at 1054 31st St. NW, 202.337.8855 $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D3

Mount Vernon Square ALTA STRADA Italian. Prized chef Michael Schlow

paying homage to Italian classics like Bolognese, roasted branzino. Crudo bar, thin-crust pizzas.

D (daily). www.altastrada-cityvista.com. 465 K St. NW, 202.629.4662 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D8 CASA LUCA Italian. Fabio Trabocchi’s “vino &

cucina” osteria named for his son. Regional cooking: grilled fish, smoked pork chop, lamb scottadito, housemade pastas. 18 wines by the glass. Jeff Faile’s cocktails, Tom Wellings’ desserts. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). $7 valet. Enter 11th St. www.casalucadc.com. 1099 New York Ave. NW, 202.628.1099 $$$ Map 1 D7 TORTINO RESTAURANT Italian. Longtime D.C. chef

Noé Canales turning out soulful modern Tuscan (black ink crab ravioli, osso buco lamb shank) in a warm and welcoming space. Happy hour (Mon.Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.tortinorestaurant. com. 1228 11th St. NW, 202.312.5570 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D7

Northeast LE GRENIER French. Homey, yet romantic bi-level

bistro with an antique attic setting. Classic fare elegantly presented: braised beef stew, frog legs, duck breast, salads, cheeses, desserts. Full bar.

D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.legrenierdc.com.

502 H St. NE, 202.544.4999 $$ Map 1 E11 MASSERIA Italian. A glam patio with granite fire

pits leading into a rustic dining room for Nicholas Stefanelli’s Michelin-starred ode to Italy’s Puglia region. Set-price menu of elegantly prepared seasonal dishes: three-six courses ($69-$125).

Linguine with spicy XO sauce, squab, local veal, crudo. Inventive cocktails. No sneakers/sportswear.

D (Tues.-Sat.). www.masseria-dc.com. 1340 4th St. NE, 202.608.1330 $$$$ Map 1 C11 TOKI UNDERGROUND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. Bar late. D (daily). www. tokiunderground.com. 1234 H St. NE, 202.388.3086 $ Map 1 E12

Shaw ALLPURPOSE PIZZERIA Pizza. Owners of Red

Hen and Boundary Stone’s ode to Italian cuisine centered on pizza. A selection of six whole wheat pies, plus make-your-own. House-made charcuterie, hot and cold antipasti. American and Italian wines, plus hand-selected craft cocktails.

Sweets by nearby Buttercream Bakeshop. D (Tues.Sun.). www.allpurposedc.com. 1250 9th St. NW, 202.849.6174 Map 1 C7 CHERCHER Ethiopian. A friendly, casual restaurant

serving popular and authentic dishes like doro wet (chicken stew) and yebeg wet (lamb stew). Vegetarian options, Ethiopian coffee. Spices for sale.

L & D (daily). www.chercherrestaurant.com. 1334 9th St NW, 202.299.9703 $ Map 1 C7 CONVIVIALAmerican. Star chef Cedric Maupil-

lier’s French-accented cafe-style food (bouillabaisse with catfish, “coq au vin” fried chicken).

D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.convivialdc.com. 801 O St. NW, 202.525.2870 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C8 THE DABNEYAmerican. Jeremiah Langhorne’s

Michelin-starred rustic digs in hip Blagden Alley for his open-hearth cooking, using ingredients from a rooftop garden. Menu changes daily. D (Tues.Sun.). www.thedabney.com. 122 Blagden Alley, 202.450.1015 $$-$$$ Map 1 D7 DRIFT ON 7THSeafood. Casual nautical-themed

restaurant for sustainable seafood in global preparations. Ceviche, hake hushpuppies, “daily catch” specials, whole-roasted fish, bouillabaisse, plus “from the land” favorites (cheeseburger, grilled cheese sandwich). Classic comfort-food desserts like banana split, root beer float. Early and late happy hours at full bar. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.drifton7th.com. 1819 7th St. NW, 202.350.4350 $$ Map 1 B8 ESPITA MEZCALERIA Mexican. Vibrant murals

setting the stage for Alexis Samayoa’s (WD-50, Empellon) Oaxacan fare. Handmade tortillas for tacos, ceviches, mole seven ways and salsa in six flavors. Extensive mezcal list. Bar till late. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.espitadc.com.

1250 9th St. NW, 202.621.9695 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C7

DINING

HAIKANJapanese. From the team behind Chi-

natown’s popular ramen spot, Daikaya, in the hip Atlantic Plumbing complex. A bright, modernist backdrop for traditional Sapporo-style ramen, along with playful small plates (mapo tofu poutine, “pea-sar” Caesar salad with peas). Washington Post rated 2 1/2 stars. Bar till late. L (Fri.-Sat.), D (daily). www.haikandc.com. 805 V St. NW., 202.299.1000 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $$ Map 1 B8 HAZELAmerican. Chef Rob Rubba’s globally in-

spired “medium” plates in festive digs. Charcoalgrilled branzino, “gnocchi bokki” pork and kimchi ragu. Tasting-style menus, Peking duck revamped. Eclectic wines, inventive desserts.

D (daily). www.hazelrestaurant.com. 808 V St. NW, 202.847.4980 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 B7 KINSHIPAmerican. Acclaimed Chef Eric Ziebold’s

Michelin-starred restaurant, an elegantly casual counterpart to sister spot Metier downstairs. Menu divided into sections (Craft, History, Ingredients, Indulgence) offering lobster French toast, seared duck, grilled Japanese Kuroge beef ($$$$), plus whole-roasted meat, poultry, fish. Extensive wine list. D (daily). www.kinshipdc.com. 1015 7th St. NW, 202.737.7700 $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D8 KYIRISAN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. D (Tues.-

Sat.). www.kyirisandc.com. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.525.2942 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 B7

SMOKED AND STACKEDAmerican. New from

James Beard nominee and “Top Chef” star Marjorie Meek-Bradley, a sandwich shop specializing in pastrami on milk bread. Also smoked chicken, build-your-own creations, platters and breakfast.

Beer, wine. At Walter E. Washington Convention Center. B & L (daily). www.smokedandstacked. com. 1239 9th St. NW, 202.465.4822 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $-$$ Map 1 D8

RED TOQUE CAFE 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. L & D (daily). 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 RPM 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, flambéed tableside. Glutenfree menu. 20 wines by the glass. D (Mon.-Sat.). www.rpmrestaurants.com/dc. 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.204.4480 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$-$$$ Map 1 D8

Virginia Suburbs 2941 RESTAURANT American. Bertrand Chemel

marrying modern American, French and Italian cuisines: calamari, pastas, chops, duck breast. Tasting (five courses $65, Thurs.-Fri.). Dramatic dining room with 30-foot glass walls overlooking a lake.

Glam bar and happy hours. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.Sat.). www.2941.com. 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Va., 703.270.1500 $$$-$$$$ THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON American.

THE SHAW BIJOUAmerican. “Top Chef” finalist

Kwame Onwuachi’s highly anticipated venture in a renovated 19th-century row house. Prix-fixe (no menu) from $185 beginning at the upstairs cocktail bar, followed by hors d’oeuvres in the kitchen with the chef, then dinner in the spacious, industrialchic dining room. Dishes inspired by Onwuachi’s personal history: uni bottarga, sous vide clams with caviar. Reservations required via online “ticket” system. D (Tues.-Sat.). www.theshawbijou.com.

1544 9th St. NW, 202.800.0640 $$$$ Map 1 C7

Prestigious Michelin-starred foodie destination featuring a romantic country inn with courtyard and regional cuisine by chef Patrick O’Connell. Prix-fixe ($218, plus $125 for wine pairings). Chef’s table for 2-12 ($595 surcharge). D (daily). 90 minutes down country roads from D.C. Must reserve; best to hire driver. www.theinnatlittlewashington.com. Middle & Main sts., Washington, Va. (40 miles from Dulles Airport), 540.675.3800 $$$$

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WEEKEND BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS LIVE MUSIC • ART EXHIBITION HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY: 4–7pm TUESDAYS: 1/2 PRICE BOTTLE WINE – 7pm www.rumbacafe.com facebook.com/RumbaCafeDC twitter.com/RumbaCafeDC 2443 18th Street NW Washington DC – Adams Morgan 202-588-5501

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L’AUBERGE CHEZ FRANCOIS French. Haeringer

family’s Alsatian inn with terrace tables. Dover sole, sweetbreads, rack of lamb or six courses ($75-$85).

Jacques Brasserie with pizza, beers on tap. Family dinners. L & D (Tues.-Sun.). Brasserie: L & D (Tues.Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Reservations required. www. laubergechezfrancois.com. 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Va., 703.759.3800 $$$ Map 3 C3 M&S GRILL American. Lively chophouse/saloon

with garden patio and bar, serving aged steaks, entrée salads, calamari, oysters, surf & turf, bone-in ribeye, good sides. Nice wine list, many by the glass. Nightly happy hour. L & D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.mandsgrill.com. Reston Town Center, 11901 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va. 703.787.7766 $$

Waterfront THE ARSENAL AT BLUEJACKETAmerican. Former

warehouse with onsite brewery near the Southeast Waterfront serving new American cuisine: rotisserie half chicken, big salads, a variety of burgers.

Extensive beer menu, cocktails, wines. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.bluejacketdc.com. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.524.4862 Metro: Navy Yard $$$ Map 1 I10 DUE SOUTHSouthern. Southern hospitality in a

modern setting along the waterfront. Smoked chicken wings, Brunswick stew, ribs, shrimp and grits. D (daily). www.duesouthdc.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.479.4616 Metro: Navy Yard $$$$$ Map 1 I10 ODYSSEY 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. Allow time for boarding. Holiday and specialty cruises. www.odysseycruises.com.

600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

OSTERIA MORINI Italian. Michael White’s award-

winning Emilia-Romagna cuisine with water views.

Grilled meats, pastas, salumi, burrata. House-made gelati. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www. osteriamorini.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.0660 Metro: Navy Yard $$$ Map 1 I11 SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON Dining Cruises. Three-

level yacht-style vessel with rooftop lounge and lunch/dinner buffet. DJ, dancing, miles of views.

Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.Sun. 11:30 a.m.; three-hour dinner departures: Mon.-Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m. www.spiritofwashington.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

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Sat.-Sun. brunch with bottomless cocktails. Live jazz first and last Sun. Late-night menu. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.station4dc.com.

1101 4th St. SW, 202.488.0987 Metro: Waterfront $$$ Map 1 H8 WHALEY’S RAW BAR & RESTAURANTSeafood.

Airy waterfront dining room for sustainably raised seafood. Raw bar, day boat scallop crudo, seafood towers. Pork chop, hanger steak, family-style seafood risotto. Wines, local beers, craft cocktails.

Bar till late. D (daily). www.whaleysdc.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.8800 Metro: Navy Yard $$$$$ Map 1 I10 30 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I J A N UA R Y 2017

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Navigate January

Union Station

Watson Adventures

This train depot’s Main Hall was once the largest room in the world. And now, after a five-year, $20 million restoration, it’s again an awe-inspiring entryway to the capital city.

Designed in the Beaux Arts style by Daniel Burnham and completed in 1907, Union Station welcomes thousands of Amtrak (headquartered here) travelers and local commuters every day. Even those not riding the rails come to browse the shops, grab a bite and marvel at that 26,000-square-foot hall, formerly the General Waiting Room, with its gleaming marble floor and gold leaf-adorned ceiling “guarded” by 26 sculpted Roman centurions. www.unionstationdc.com. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.371.9441. Map 1 E10

During these scavenger hunts, would-be sleuths look for clues at famed sites like the National Gallery of Art (above). This month: Murder at the Museum of Natural History Jan. 7, The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt Jan. 14 and Murder at the Museum of American History Jan. 28. www.watson adventures.com. 866.811.4111. Map 1 F7-8

Neighborhoods ADAMS MORGAN Restaurants, funky shops and

bars in this international area known for adventurous nightlife and global cuisine. Main drags: 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. Map 1 A5 ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN, VA. Flanking the Po-

tomac, restored 18th- and 19th-century row houses holding museums, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. www.visitalexandriava.com. Map 2A

(FROM LEFT) ©E. DAVID LURIA; ©STACY KING/WATSON ADVENTURES

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 Po-

tomac River south of D.C., a zone with luxe lodging, an MGM casino, eateries and shops, plus The Capital Wheel for panoramic views. www.nationalharbor. com. 877.628.5427 Map 3 D4

There’s a lot more going on this January.

Visit us online: wheretraveler.com

PENN QUARTER North of Pennsylvania Avenue,

restaurants, retail, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Smithsonian art museums, Verizon Center and Chinatown’s arch at 7th and H streets NW. Map 1 E8 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 location details, prices and seasonal hour changes. www. bikeandrolldc.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. $34-$57, children $24-$48.

48-hour flexpass $79, children $65. www. citysightsdc.com. 202.650.5444

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 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 WASHINGTON PHOTO SAFARI Photographer E.

David Luria and his team leading instructional tours of photogenic sights across the city. From $79. www.washingtonphotosafari.com. 202.537.0937

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Strathmore

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At this riverside performing arts mecca, balletomanes regularly find their favorite troupes. American Ballet Theatre takes the stage Jan. 25-29 with artistic director Kevin McKenzie’s spin on “Swan Lake,” starring famed dancers like Misty Copeland (above). $39-$199. www.kennedy-center. org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600. Map 1 E3

The Music Center at this suburban venue is perhaps best known for its symphony orchestras, but comedy claims the spotlight Jan. 27, when actor John Cleese chats with the audience after a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” $55-$250. www. strathmore.org. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100. Map 3 B3

For decades, tourists and locals have flocked to this tip-top aerie with stunning vistas. Turned glam by the W Hotel, the lounge draws a see-and-be-seen crowd that savors cocktails and sightlines on the White House, Washington Monument and beyond. www.wwashingtondc.com/pov.

515 15th St. NW, 202.661.2400. Map 1 E6

For what’s on stage: www.theatrewashington.org; for discount tickets: www.ticketplace.org ARENA STAGE Classic and contemporary produc-

tions in three theaters. Catwalk Cafe. On-site garage; call to reserve. “Roe,” Lisa Loomer’s new drama about two women at the center of the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case legalizing abortion Jan. 12-Feb. 19. 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. “As You Like It,” one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies Jan. 24March 5. 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. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” Edward Albee’s classic drama of marital dysfunction, starring acclaimed local actor Holly Twyford Jan. 21-Feb. 19. www.fords.org. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 IMAGINATION STAGE Shows geared to children.

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” musical based on the popular film through Jan. 15 (ages 4+). www. imaginationstage.org. 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.961.6060 Metro: Bethesda Map 4 THE KEEGAN THEATRE Small company with focus

on Irish and American works. “Mack, Beth,” a

world-premiere modern take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of greed and ambition Jan. 20-Feb. 11. www. keegantheatre.com. 1742 Church St. NW, 703.892.0202 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5

There’s a lot more going on this January.

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KENNEDY CENTER The complex, a living memorial

to John F. Kennedy. “Wicked,” the Tony-winning musical about the witches of Oz through Jan. 8; “Into the Woods,” Fiasco Theater’s hit take on Sondheim’s Tony-winning musical re-telling of Grimm’s fairy tales through Jan. 8; “The Gabriels,” a three-play cycle tracking the 2016 election Jan. 322; “Bud, Not Buddy,” adapted from Christopher Paul Curtis’ award-winning book, with music by Terence Blanchard Jan. 12-15; Shen Yun Performing Arts 2017: “Experience a Divine Culture,” classical Chinese dance and music Jan. 17-22; American Ballet Theatre: Kevin McKenzie’s “Swan Lake” Jan. 25-29; Mariinsky Ballet: Alexei Ratmansky’s “The Little Humpbacked Horse” Jan. 31-Feb. 5; “Shear Madness,” long-running whodunit comedy with audience playing detective, ongoing. www. kennedy-center.org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY Founded by Ari

Roth and presenting thought-provoking works that grapple with social and political issues. Based at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. “Charm,” inspired by the true story of Chicago transgender icon “Mama” Gloria Allen Jan. 4-29; “Hooded: Or Being Black for Dummies,” an irreverent world

premiere comedy by local rising star Tearrance Arielle Chisholm Jan. 25-Feb. 19. www.mosaictheater.org. 1333 H St. NE, 202.399.7993 Map 1 E12

SIGNATURE THEATRE Contemporary plays and musicals. “Titanic,” the Tony-winning musical about the doomed ship’s final moments, produced in the round with 50-plus artists through Jan. 29. www.sigtheatre.org. 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.820.9771 South of Map 2 H5 STUDIO THEATRE Venue for bold plays. “The Hard

Problem,” Tom Stoppard’s newest play, following a psychology researcher who grapples with the definition of consciousness Jan. 11-Feb. 19. www. studiotheatre.org. 1501 14th St. NW, 202.332.3300 Metro: Dupont Circle (five blocks) Map 1 C6 SYNETIC THEATER Innovative storytelling (usually

wordless) through movement, dance and mime.

“Sleeping Beauty,” a darkly elegant adaptation for ages 7 and up through Jan. 8. www.synetictheater. org. 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Va., 703.824.8061 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 THEATER J Plays responding to the Jewish

cultural legacy. “Copenhagen,” Michael Frayn’s award-winning play about the historic 1941 meeting between physicists Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr Jan. 5-29. www.theaterj.org. 1529 16th St. NW, 800.494.8497 Metro: Dupont Circle (six blocks) Map 1 C6

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Arena Stage was the first regional theater to send a show to Broadway (in 1968) and to win a Regional Theatre Tony Award (in 1976).

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WARNER THEATRE Performances of theater,

comedy and dance in an ornate 1924 movie palace.

“Red Bull Flying Bach,” Flying Steps dance crew performing to a mix of classical, hip hop and electronic music Jan. 6-8. www.warnertheatredc. com. 513 13th St. NW, 202.783.4000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 F7 WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE Unconventional

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plays of ideas. The Second City’s “Black Side of the Moon,” an all African-American cast using comedy to explore “blackness” through Jan. 1; “Baby Screams Miracle,” Clare Barron’s new play about a family trying to survive an apocalyptic storm through fervent prayer Jan. 30-Feb. 26. www. woollymammoth.net. 641 D St. NW, 202.393.3939 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8

Concerts & Opera Select shows listed; see websites for full schedules.

ECHOSTAGE In an emerging neighborhood, a

30,000-square-foot venue for electronic dance music and other genres. Standing room, bottleservice tables to reserve. High-tech sound and visuals. Disclosure Jan. 1; Jeezy Jan. 13; Fetty Wap Jan. 15; DVBBS Jan. 28. www.echostage.com.

2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202.503.2330 Metro: New York Ave-Gallaudet U (free shuttle) KENNEDY CENTER The national memorial to the 35th president. yasiin bey through Jan. 2; National

Symphony Orchestra: Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” and Ravel’s “Left Hand” Concerto Jan. 12-14; Washington National Opera: “The Dictator’s Wife,” a new hour-long satire Jan. 13-15; WNO: Three 20-Minute Operas, world premieres related to the center’s centennial celebration of John F. Kennedy Jan. 14; Gladys Knight and the Let Freedom Ring Choir, a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 16; NSO: “Portraits of America,” works by Gershwin, Bernstein, John Williams Jan. 19-22; The Philadelphia Orchestra: Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 Jan. 24; Jason +: Jason and Jyoti: “Muldrow Meets Mingus,” music honoring jazz bassist Charles Mingus Jan. 28; Mason Bates’s KC Jukebox: “Ravishment,” chamber music celebrating the 70th birthday of composer John Adams Jan. 30. 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. “Salute to Vienna” New Year’s Concert Jan. 2; BSO: Tchaikovsky’s “Pathetique” Jan. 7; BSO: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Jan. 15; Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt (acoustic) Jan. 19; Pat Metheny Jan. 25; John Cleese Jan. 27; National Philharmonic: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Jan. 28-29. www.strathmore.org. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor Map 3 B3 THE THEATER AT MGM NATIONAL HARBORAt the

luxury gaming resort just south of D.C., a 3,000seat theater drawing some of the biggest names in music and comedy, plus UFC and boxing events.

Food, drinks, VIP suites. Duran Duran Jan. 1; Jim Gaffigan Jan. 6-7; Kings of Leon Jan. 12. www. mgmnationalharbor.com. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., 844.346.4664 Map 3 D4 U.S. NAVY BAND Free concerts by the U.S. Navy’s

six performing ensembles, from the Concert Band to Country Current and the Commodores, at ven-

ues around the area. See website for full schedule with location information. www.navyband.navy.mil.

VERIZON CENTER Penn Quarter/downtown

arena for sports, shows and events. Monster Jam Triple Threat Series Jan. 28-29. www.verizoncenter. com. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 WOLF TRAP At America’s only national park for the

performing arts, music in two 18th century barns.

Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung Jan. 8; Kevin Griffin (of Better Than Ezra) Jan. 14; Aaron Tveit Jan. 2122; Crystal Bowersox, Ken Yates Jan. 28. www. wolftrap.org. The Barns, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, Va., 703.255.1900 Map 3 C3

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 (sazerac) cocktails, plus beer and 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.bar decodc.com. 717 6th St. NW, 202.774.5867 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 BARMINI Adjoining his experimental Minibar,

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

year, thanks to dishes like schnitzel and knockwurst served in a courtyard (and on the roof). Beers on tap (served in liter mugs) 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.biergartenhaus.com. 1355 H St. NE, 202.388.4053 Map 1 D11 BOARD ROOM A two-level homage to vintage

board games (Taboo, Connect 4, Risk). Also 20plus taps, cocktails, a jukebox and an arcade. Mon.Thurs., Sun. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www. boardroomdc.com. 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.518.7666 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5 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 EIGHTEENTH STREET LOUNGE Home to its own

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international crowd. Cover charge after 9:30 p.m. (up to $20). Tues.-Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. www.eighteenthstreetlounge.com. 1212 18th St. NW, 202.319.1580 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5 THE GIBSON Hidden lounge bringing 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 Place NW, 202.450.2126 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5 H STREET COUNTRY CLUB Indoor diversions: mini-

golf, Skee-Ball, shuffleboard and pool, available by the hour. Roof deck, Mexican fare and margaritas made from 20-plus tequilas. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.1 a.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. www.thehstreetcountryclub.com.

1335 H St. NE, 202.399.4722 Map 1 D12 JACK ROSE Saloon with dining room, cigars and

1,400 kinds of liquor (emphasis on whiskey) lining the shelves. Prohibition Bar, Whiskey Cellar and open-air roof terrace with seasonal tiki bar.

Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www. jackrosediningsaloon.com. 2007 18th St. NW, 202.588.7388 Map 1 B5 MUSE PAINTBARA studio/bar offering painting

instruction from local artists along with beer, wine and tapas. Public and private sessions (reserve online). No experience needed. Most sessions $35 (5 percent of profits donated to local charities). www.musepaintbar.com. 2920 District Ave., Fairfax, Va., 571.290.2700 Map 3 D2; 122 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md., 240.470.7100 Map 3 D4 THE NEXT WHISKY BAR Inside one of the city’s

most elegant (and notorious) buildings, a hot spot at the renovated Watergate Hotel offering a large selection of spirits at the bar and in illuminated bottles forming dramatic curved walls inspired by the facade’s mid-century modern design. And the name? That’s taken from lyrics sung by The Doors.

Sun.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. www.thewatergatehotel.com. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW, 202.827.1600. Metro: Foggy Bottom Map 1 E3 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 PASSENGER Tom Brown’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. 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 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.

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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 ROUND ROBIN BAR In the Willard Hotel, upscale

bar serving venerable drinks and 130 scotches.

Henry Clay introduced the mint julep to D.C. here 200 years ago. Also find the Belmont gin fizz and Pimlico black-eyed Susan. Mon.-Sat. noon-1 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.9100 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 THE RYE BAR Handsome marble-and-onyx-decked

lounge in the Rosewood, Washington, D.C. hotel with a selection of rare, barrel-aged rye whiskeys, plus cocktails, wine and small bites. Outdoor patio beside the C&O Canal. Daily 2 p.m.-midnight. www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/washington-dc.

1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2400 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 D3

Featuring Washington’s Most Beautiful Exotic Dancers “Yes,We Take it All Off ”

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; 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

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Music Clubs

THE CAPITOL STEPS Congressional staffers-

Select shows listed; see websites for full schedules.

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.

Dick Gregory Jan. 5; Sheryl Underwood Jan. 6-7; Bryan Callen Jan. 12-14; Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul Jan. 19-22; Brent Morin Jan. 26-29. www.dcimprov.com. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.296.7008 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5

Escape Rooms ESCAPE ROOM LIVETeams of players testing

their wits to escape locked rooms in 45 minutes.

Themes from Sherlock Holmes and Edgar Allan Poe to spies and mummies. $22.40-$28. Reservations required. www.escaperoomlive.com. 2300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 800.616.4880 (for all locations) Map 1 A1; 814 King St., 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Va. Map 2A B4; 3345 M St. NW Map 1 D2 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 St-Cardozo 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

9:30 CLUB Frequent winner of nightclub of the

year. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. Lettuce, Tauk Jan. 6-7; Lotus Jan. 13-14; Wax Tailor, L’Orange Jan. 18; The Infamous Stringdusters, The Brothers Comatose Jan. 27; G. Love & Special Sauce Jan. 29. www.930.com. 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7 BLUES ALLEY Tucked in a Georgetown alley, this

jazz supper club has showcased artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Byrd and Eva Cassidy since 1965.

Chris Thomas King Jan. 5-8; Stanley Jordan Jan. 12-15; Roy Ayers Jan. 19-22; Tinsley Ellis Jan. 24; Angela Winbush Jan. 27-28; John Abercrombie Quartet Jan. 31. 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. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Jan. 4; Greg Brown Jan. 14; Bronze Radio Return with Air Traffic Controller Jan. 26; Eric Krasno Band, The Marcus King Band Jan. 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. Savion Glover Jan. 4-5; Casino Royale featuring Backyard Band Jan. 7; The Reagan Years Jan. 14; Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Harlem Gospel Choir Jan. 15; MLK Birthday Celebration featuring Rare Essence, Junkyard Band, Sugar Bear & EU Jan. 15; Morris Day & The Time Jan. 28; Harlem Gospel Choir Sings Adele Jan. 31. www.thehowardtheatre.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 halfprice 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 (impressive sound system), a 1,200-square-foot cork-cushioned dance floor, two bars and room for 300. Rump Shaker Jan. 6; D.R.A.M. Jan. 17; Tim Presley & Cate Le Bon Jan. 28. www.ustreetmusichall.com. 1115A U St. NW, 202.588.1880 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7

Sports Only home games listed.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS D.C.’s NHL team with

star captain Alex Ovechkin. Ottawa Senators Jan. 1; Toronto Maple Leafs Jan. 3; Columbus Blue Jackets Jan. 5; Pittsburgh Penguins Jan. 11; Chicago Blackhawks Jan. 13; Philadelphia Flyers Jan. 15; Carolina Hurricanes Jan. 23. capitals.nhl.

com. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200.

Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 WASHINGTON REDSKINS D.C.’s NFL team playing at its 79,000-seat stadium. New York Giants Jan. 1.

www.redskins.com. FedEx Field, 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, Md., 301.276.6000 Map 3 C5

WASHINGTON WIZARDS D.C.’s NBA team on its home court. Minnesota Timberwolves Jan. 6; Chicago Bulls Jan. 10; Philadelphia 76ers Jan. 14; Portland Trail Blazers Jan. 16; Memphis Grizzlies Jan. 18; Boston Celtics Jan. 24; New York Knicks Jan. 31. www.nba.com/wizards. Verizon Center,

601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200. Metro: Gallery PlChinatown Map 1 E8

Sports Bars BUFFALO BILLIARDS Cow-print sofas and

Indian pictographs fill this cavernous D.C.-meetsMontana pool hall. Fifteen tables, dart boards, ping pong, TVs, microbrews and shuffleboard.

Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. noon3 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. www.buffalobilliards.com/ dc. 1330 19th St. NW, 202.331.7665 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 FAST EDDIE’S Casual venue for sports on TV

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 PENN QUARTER SPORTS TAVERN Sidewalk tables,

heated patio and two floors outfitted with multiple TVs for catching the game. Pizza, burgers, parmesan herb-crusted salmon, grilled hanger steak.

Near Verizon Center. Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.pennquartersportstavern.com. 639 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.347.6666 Metro: Archives Map 1 F8 PUBLIC BAR Sports-viewing lounge with large

U-shaped bar and nearly 50 TVs on two floors plus rooftop deck. Also the largest HD projector in the city. American fare: burgers, wings, beer, plus bottle service Thurs.-Sat. nights. Mon.-Wed. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Thurs.-Sun. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. www. publicbar.co. 1214 B 18th St. NW, 202.223.2200 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5

Wine Bars CORK Logan Circle venue with warm ambiance

(narrow space with back room, exposed brick walls, sidewalk tables out front) and at least 35 wines by the glass, 130 bottles from around the globe. To share: cheese and charcuterie, mussels and grilled lamb. Tues.-Wed. 5 p.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. till 1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. (Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) www.corkdc.com. 1720 14th St. NW, 202.265.2675 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 C6 ENO WINE BAR In Georgetown, “exceptional wines

in an approachable setting.” Vino by the glass (50), bottle and flight plus cheeses, charcuterie from local producers. Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 1-10 p.m. www.enowinerooms.com. 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.295.2826 Map 1 D3 FLIGHT Owned by spouses Swati Bose and Kabir

Amir, a welcoming spot with dramatic semicircular bar pouring 70-plus selections (30 by the glass and half-glass). Flights, cocktails and 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 & BISTRO Intimate space for

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In Washington, visitors with a love of fashion are in good company. After all, this is where stylish first ladies like Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan made their mark. A short ride on Metrorail takes shoppers across the Potomac to (1) Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, a newly remodeled, airy mall with retail favorites from Ann Taylor to Zara, plus department store anchors like Nordstrom and Macy’s. In Dupont Circle, bargain hunters head to (2) Secondi, a sunny upstairs consignment shop, where they snap up designer looks from Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch at a fraction of the retail price. Glitzy shopping center CityCenterDC has many stellar restaurants, but (3) Fig & Olive is perhaps its most chic. Its beachy décor and Mediterranean-inspired dishes take diners to the South of France, without a passport.

Those visiting the nation’s capital for the first time this month are in for a treat. Besides all the festivities surrounding the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States, there are plenty of exciting things to see and do. The (1) Kennedy Center overlooks the Potomac and welcomes all with vibrant shows from Broadway musicals to opera, plus free performances daily on the Millennium Stage. After a day of taking in all the sights, hungry visitors head across the street from the White House to (2) Old Ebbitt Grill, a Washington institution since 1856, serving local fare and oysters at two happy hours daily. At the (3) National Mall, newbies make the most of precious time by hitting all the biggies: Smithsonian museums, monuments, memorials and, of course, the U.S. Capitol and the White House nearby.

Washington’s LGBT roots run deep. Famous poet Walt Whitman met the love of his life Peter Doyle here in 1865, and this is where the highest court in the land legalized same-sex marriage in 2015. Today, travelers find a vibrant and flourishing gay community to rival that of San Francisco. In Arlington, Virginia, a short walk from the Crystal City Metrorail station leads to laid-back (1) Freddie’s Beach Bar. Here, umbrella drinks and carefree activities like karaoke, drag shows and drag bingo make it feel like summer all year long. Back in the District, (2) Folger Theatre on Capitol Hill keeps the Bard’s legacy going strong with lively interpretations on an Elizabethan-style stage.

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