"An Italian restaurant housed upstairs in a 300-year-old building off Church Circle, owned by Stacy and Ari Gejdenson; it functions as the upstairs partner to a downstairs speakeasy and allows bar patrons to order from its menu." - Claudia Rosenbaum
"The beloved Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill has made a surprise comeback in the heart of Annapolis. Acqua al 2 resurfaces with a large selection of steaks and a whopping 16 pastas to choose from, including homemade gnocchi, tagliatelle tossed in a Tuscan beef ragu, and cannelloni. Acqua al 2’s sister speakeasy Harold Black also lives on below. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch." - Tierney Plumb
"An Italian restaurant returning to its original Capitol Hill location after closing in 2020. Known for its historical presence and potential revival of its sibling speakeasy, Harold Black." - Tierney Plumb
"The parmigiana al forno at Acqua Al 2 is a generous helping of grilled eggplant, baked in a homemade tomato sauce with mozzarella and tons of parmesan." - Tim Ebner
"Female employees at a D.C. restaurant have accused management of a longstanding culture of sexual harassment, alleging pervasive issues with workplace conduct." - Amanda Kludt