"The French bistro in Dupont’s Kimpton Banneker hotel encourages customers to kick off a meal with a sea salt “tasting,” presented on a wooden board alongside a freshly baked baguette and country butter ($9). A pastry board for brunch (pictured) is a carb lover’s dream, featuring a croissant, eclairs, baguette, and bran muffin alongside Vermont butter and strawberry preserves." - Tierney Plumb