Hank's Oyster Bar

Wunder Garten is a vibrant beer garden bursting with picnic tables, fire pits, and lawn games, offering a charming retreat for easygoing gatherings.

Easygoing bar with stained-glass windows & other old-time flourishes, plus open-mike & quiz nights.

Women's clothing chain with a bohemian-inspired collection of dresses, jackets, shoes & accessories.

Eastern Market, a lively 1873 marketplace, buzzes with local produce, handmade crafts, and delicious bites, perfect for weekend explorations.

Polished lodging with free hot breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a fitness room, a bar & meeting space. This modern hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and a 7-minute walk from the Gallery Place Chinatown metro station. Polished rooms include free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), and flat-screen TVs. They also have minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas; some have pull-out sofas. Free perks include hot breakfast and weekday breakfast bags to go. There's also a fitness room, plus a bar serving appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Additional amenities include a meeting room and a business center.

Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting.

Chic quarters in a high-end hotel featuring a rooftop bar & a French restaurant, plus a 24/7 gym. On a tree-lined boulevard among offices, this posh hotel is 11 minutes' walk from a metro station, a 15-minute walk from the White House and 2 miles from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's 28 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. Chic rooms feature original local artwork, minibars and smart TVs, as well as Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds. Suites have living rooms, Nespresso machines and wet bars; an upgraded suite includes a soaking tub. Room service is available. Amenities consist of an elegant French restaurant and a rooftop bar, plus a 24-hour fitness center. There's also valet parking and breakfast.

At Mi Vida, celebrity chef Roberto Santibañez serves upscale Mexican delights in a stylish waterfront setting, perfect for any casual or special outing.

Australian-inspired chain serving coffee and healthy eats in a trendy setting.