"The Monocle, which has been serving the city since the ’60s, lets you eavesdrop on lobbyists and various elected officials while eating some of the best steaks you’ll get in DC. Despite the congressional folks, you can usually just walk in and grab a seat, whether you’re hanging solo at the old-school bar or having a friend date in the dining room. And while you don’t need to dress to the nines, skip the sweats if you want to blend in with the Hill crowd." - tristiana hinton