"Medina might be the only bar in DC that we dream about, thanks to their indoor bedouin tent and cocktails so pretty we almost don’t want to drink them. You’ll want to plan ahead for this one, because the best seats in the house are on cushy couches and those require reservations at least a couple weeks out. Once you’ve secured your spot, try the Medusa, made with mezcal and topped with a salty foam, and order some chermoula, kefta hummus full of tiny meatballs, and endless pita bread to go with it." - tristiana hinton