"This tiny Indian restaurant gets packed every night with nearby H Street-ers trying to avoid the bustle of the main drag, so it's best to make a reservation. Staff greet regulars like old friends with big smiles and pats on the back, and boldly flavored Indian cocktails make the place memorable. Order the juicy bison momo and the salty-sweet Artemesiac, a cocktail made with aged rum and grilled pineapple." - tristiana hinton