Bakery · Georgetown
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American restaurant · West End
Blue Duck Tavern offers a chic and inviting atmosphere in the Park Hyatt, spotlighting seasonal American cuisine crafted from local ingredients, making for an unpretentious yet upscale dining experience.
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Restaurant · Downtown
Dauphine’s serves polished New Orleans classics with a modern twist, boasting a lively vibe, craft cocktails, and standout oysters in a chic, multi-level space.
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Barbecue restaurant · Adams Morgan
Pitmaster Rob Sonderman’s Federalist Pig is a laid-back Adams Morgan BBQ haven serving tender brisket, ribs, and creative sandwiches with a solid lineup of smoked sides.
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Gym · West End
This membership-only Equinox fitness center boasts a pool, sauna, and basketball court, with a solid lineup of engaging classes and friendly staff.
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Art museum · National Mall
Hirshhorn Museum: A sleek, circular modern art hub on the Mall with bold, ever-changing exhibits, a chill sculpture garden, and Dolcezza gelato.
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José Andrés’s vibrant Jaleo in Penn Quarter dazzles with colorful décor, endless authentic Spanish tapas, paellas, and spirited sangrias perfect for sharing.
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Pizza restaurant · Near Southeast
At Declaration, a lively pizza bistro in Navy Yard, you’ll find historic-themed pies paired with a diverse menu perfect for game day or brunch.
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Asian fusion restaurant · U Street
Gypsy Kitchen offers a chic, Mediterranean-inspired setting where creative small plates mingle Asian and Latin flavors, perfect for sharing and vibing out.
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Asian restaurant · Near Northeast
Maketto mixes Cambodian-Taiwanese flavors with a hip vibe, serving killer fried chicken, bao, and a trendy fashion-forward atmosphere.
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Bakery · Capitol Hill
Souk is a cozy Barracks Row bakery-cafe blending global spices with inventive pastries, from flaky croissants to honey-pistachio kouign-amanns.