"The global gastroadvocacy group’s Planet Word, Ballston, and White House locations offer prime patio options fit for happy hour (Tuesday to Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in D.C., 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Virginia). New dishes from chef Ben Murray include shrimp ceviche and miso-honey glazed carrots, plus Turkish eggs, shakshuka, arepas for brunch-goers. The Planet Word outpost recently expanded its outdoor patio into a parklet for more outdoor dining spots." - Tierney Plumb, Abi Newhouse