"Call us a broken record at this point, but you won’t find better espresso in town than Vivace. And there are two ways to enjoy their perfectly brewed coffee outside while people-watching on Capitol Hill: you could visit their main location between Republican and Mercer, where there are a few patio tables and an open-air situation inside. Or, make your entire experience outside by heading to their sidewalk cart a few blocks south—they have a few bistro tables set up on the side." - aimee rizzo