The Best Brunch in D.C. | Eater DC

"Balos has become a go-to for brunch in Dupont Circle, where the upbeat ambiance feeds off bottomless brunch cocktails ($45 per person) that include tableside espresso martinis (made with strong For Five espresso). But don’t sleep on the actual food menu while deciding between a matcha, fig, or salted caramel version of the popular coffee cocktail. Appetizers include the spinach and leek-stuffed spanakopita, comforting avgolemono soup, and a light grilled octopus dish with a crispy exterior and caper sauce topping filled with acidity. Entrees cover every decadent brunch dish imaginable, from lobster in eggs Benedict and between buttered rolls to baklava French toast or steak and eggs. The three-course brunch option ($45) can be paired with bottomless drinks for a lavish and memorable weekend meal. --Emily Venezky" - Tierney Plumb