"The three-room, 16-seat experiential offshoot of D.C.’s two-Michelin-starred tasting counter Jônt is clearly aiming for “best restaurant” designation. Each of chef Ryan Ratino’s 20-plus courses in Ômo’s $375, top-tiered Jaunt menu, astound with creativity, technique, and ingredients, be it foie-pineapple brioche donuts served in the Living Room or wild Hokkaido uni in a corn chawanmushi with soy milk kombu served in the Savory Counter, or black sesame kakigori with mango yuzu in the Pastry Parlor. Those not into a three-hour dining affair can opt for the $195 “Journey” or $145 “Excursion” tasting menus. Wine pairings can tack on anywhere from $195 to $595 to the over-the-top affair." - Faiyaz Kara