The Best New Restaurants In Washington DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

"It doesn’t matter if you visit Minetta Tavern for a cocktail at the bar alone on a Tuesday or plan weeks (months?) ahead for a Saturday dinner with friends that stress tests your credit limit. Much like at the original New York location, both experiences will feel special. The vibes—and seemingly the decor—have been air-lifted from Greenwich Village to Union Market, with buttered yellow light, black-and-white tiled floors, and burgundy banquette booths just asking to be splashed with a bit of gin from a full martini. Whenever you go, and for whatever occasion, order the coq au vin served with housemade gnocchi and wash it down with a Burgundy from the deep and French-leaning wine list." - omnia saed, madeline weinfield, jonathan smith, mekita rivas, allison robicelli, omnia saed, kym backer