"Restaurateur Jamie Leeds’s light, airy take on fish and chips is always a solid order at Hank’s. Three pieces of tempura-battered cod comes with Old Bay fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce ($23). Order online for pickup at its Dupont, Wharf, and Old Town locations." - Tierney Plumb
"A soft shell crab panzanella salad (heirloom tomatoes, juicy peaches, pickled onions, and avocado crema) hit menus at the region’s beloved bivalve bar on Father’s Day. The special runs from Fridays to Sundays at the Dupont original, in Old Town, and at the Wharf." - Tierney Plumb
"Hank’s, known for its urban coastal vibes and cool drinks, serves an award-winning plateau that piles on oysters and middleneck clams on the half shell, chilled jumbo shrimp, seafood ceviche, mussels escabeche, and chilled Maine lobster. The small serves up to two ($75) and the large serves up to four ($142). Available at all three area locations. Drift over to the Dupont original during the month of July for surf tunes, coastal drinks, and seafood at its new pop-up sand bar." - Claudia Rosenbaum
"Chef Jamie Leeds’s local group of timeless seafood restaurants added a fitting location right on the water in 2017. Hank’s serves East and West coast oysters and local favorites like Eastern Shore crab dip and seasonal soft shell crabs. The brand’s beloved lobster rolls are a go-to order here." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This LGBTQ+-owned D.C. classic institution hosts a Golden Girls pop-up the entire month. The entire restaurant transforms into a retro oasis paying homage to Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia. Cocktails like the St. Olaf Spritz and Picture It! Sicily join decor modeled after the set’s iconic living room. Bring your Girls and thank them for being a friend. And on June 5 at its Old Town location, a “Rainbow Rooftop Rendezvous” features extended happy hour with DJ Tristan spinning tunes. Each $5 raffle ticket helps benefit SafeSpace NOVA, supporting LGBTQ+ youth in Northern Virginia." - Evan Caplan