Chicken restaurant · Petworth
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"Federalist Pig chef Rob Sonderman’s fried chicken place." - Gabe Hiatt
Japanese restaurant · Capital City Market
O-Ku, with its chic ambiance in Union Market, serves up exquisite robata-style dishes and sushi, perfect for a post-work happy hour or a cozy date night.
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Italian restaurant · Downtown
L’Ardente dazzles downtown with glam Italian flair—gold-plated pizza ovens, towering chandeliers, and its famed 40-layer lasagna steal the show.
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Indian restaurant · Downtown
Rasika in Penn Quarter, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Vikram Sunderam, serves up elegant contemporary Indian cuisine, showcasing flavors like their iconic palak chaat and black cod in a chic, intimate setting that’s a hit for both casual and special occasions.
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Ice cream shop · Dupont Circle
Dolcezza in Dupont Circle serves locally sourced, inventive gelato flavors alongside quality coffee in a cozy, vintage-chic spot.
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American restaurant · Downtown
Georgia Brown's brings a sophisticated Southern charm to downtown D.C., featuring lively jazz, upscale Lowcountry fare like gumbo and fried green tomatoes, and delicious dessert options like peach cobbler, all in a vibrant atmosphere that can feel like a cozy New Orleans club.
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American restaurant · West End
Blue Duck Tavern offers a chic and inviting atmosphere in the Park Hyatt, spotlighting seasonal American cuisine crafted from local ingredients, making for an unpretentious yet upscale dining experience.
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Restaurant · Capital City Market
St. Anselm is a warm, rustic Union Market steakhouse serving melt-in-your-mouth ribeyes, flaky buttermilk biscuits, inventive cocktails, and cozy vibes.
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American restaurant · Logan Circle
Buzzy Logan Circle spot serving inventive New American dishes with a vast beer list in a cozy, exposed-brick setting perfect for date night.
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Chicken restaurant · Downtown
Tucked away in Midtown Center, this hip spot dishes out crispy fried chicken, inventive sandwiches, and cold beers, all served in a lively atmosphere with plenty of games.
Art museum · National Mall
Nestled near the U.S. Capitol, the National Gallery of Art dazzles with its expansive collection of European and American masterpieces across two stunning buildings and a serene sculpture garden, making it a must-visit cultural gem in D.C.
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