"Nero, the Roman emperor-themed wine bar and lounge, is back in a new Dupont Circle location that opened in September. The new space features a big patio, a full event space upstairs, upscale touches like marble tabletops and upholstered booths, and a hidden speakeasy. The food menu includes reimagined favorites and new dishes. The wine dispensers are in the rentable upstairs space, and the speakeasy, accessed through a secret door, offers a unique cocktail menu created by Jack Sinclair." - Emily Venezky