Lima Twist

"The Brunch: DC Drag Brunch Party DC Drag Brunch made like the Jeffersons and moved on up—meaning you’re now getting good food to go along with an already entertaining show. You’ll find the queens at Lima Twist downtown with a Latin fusion brunch menu that includes avocado toast, empanadas, lomo saltado, and Jonathan waffles, a next-level chicken and waffles dish that comes topped with bacon jam full of big chunks of crispy bacon. Try to get a seat near the front of the room, which tends to receive a little extra attention during the show (unless somebody in the back starts tipping with $50s). The music is the kind you want to belt out, so even if you can’t see the queens for a moment, you can perform Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten and Mary J. Blige’s Just Fine like nobody's watching." - tristiana hinton

"Also on episode 11, couple Karen and Ray Huger did a daytime date at the stylish South American lounge off K Street. He went with a Captain and Coke and crunchy salmon roll, while the Grand Dame got a glass of white wine, Dragon roll, and shrimp Alfredo all for herself." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"Now in its seventh year, DC Drag Brunch now takes place every Saturday at Lima Twist. Hosted by D.C. drag queen vet Monet Dupree, each week features celebrity impersonators like Tina Turner, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Cher, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Barbara Streisand, Rihanna, and more. Admission includes one themed cocktail on the house, with mimosa buckets and kits available for sale. Tickets are $27 and seatings start at noon." - Tierney Plumb

"Lima, downtown’s scene-y bottle service staple that closed in 2015 after a 10-year run, is back with a heightened focus on food and new identity as Lima Twist. The sophisticated reboot by owner Masoud Aboughaddareh opens with a Latin-hopping lineup of ceviches, crudo, empanadas, a tomahawk for two, pisco sours, mofongo, and meaty mains like a filet and ribeye dressed with chimichurri. Lima Twist (1411 K Street NW), opening Wednesday, June 22, is situated above the original location. For the cult club’s next chapter, Lima Twist caters to a grown-up fan base with disposable incomes. Cocktails built with higher-end spirits start at $20, and a wagyu burger at $32 is considered one of the cheaper entrees. A next-level margarita ($25) comes with Casamigos Blanco and Remy Martin 1738, while its espresso martini features homemade whipped cream and Chopin vodka. Lima Twist’s chef Roshan Ashiq, who was born and raised in Emilia Romagna, Italy to a Pakistani family, showcases his upbringing in a risotto dish and beef tagliata flanked with Grana Padano and a balsamic reduction. Nightlife vet Aboughaddareh always vowed to bring Lima back to D.C. in some form or fashion. The three-story original looked more like a club, with sleek white seating, glowing neon colors, and a menu largely centered around sushi. Lima 2.0 swings more industrial chic, with cement pillars, a geometric ceiling, metal light fixtures, and museum-like artifacts across one lengthy floor. Shimmering blue-and-gold wallpaper, velvet seating, and opulent chandeliers help soften the 5,000-square-foot space. Aboughaddareh and his wife, Golnaz, designed Lima Twist themselves. Hours are Monday to Wednesday, 4 p.m. to midnight, Thursday until 2 a.m., and Saturday until 3 a.m. (closed Sundays); book a seat via Resy. Food is served until as late as 1 a.m. on weekends." - Tierney Plumb