BLT Steak D.C.

"Campaign finance reports have shed a light on former President Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance’s favorite restaurants, Washingtonian reports. His political action committee, JD Vance for Senate, spent lots of dough at District steakhouses that include BLT Steak, Capital Grille, Morton’s, and Fogo de Chao." - Emily Venezky

"BLT Steak, a high-end restaurant known for its seafood towers, premium cuts of meat, and popovers, closed after nearly two decades. The restaurant was a favorite among politicians and had recently remodeled its interior and rooftop terrace." - Tierney Plumb

"A lobster Cobb at BLT Steak downtown commands $32." - Missy Frederick

"Even though the steakhouse isn’t named for the sandwich (BLT stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel, after the chef and restaurateur), it does offer a take on the BLT. The power lunch order ($19) is a panini-style sandwich filled with smoked bacon, “special” sauce, tomato, and lettuce and comes with truffle fries." - Tierney Plumb, Lani Furbank

"Starting Wednesday, July 20, dairy giant Velveeta teams up with BLT Restaurant Group to release an “unapologetic, outrageously cheesy” spin on a martini. Served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at five BLT restaurants across the U.S., including the one in downtown D.C., for a limited time only ($15). — T.P." - Emily Wishingrad