The Commodore DC

"Ultra thinly-sliced pickle chips (brined and cut in-house) get battered with a roughly 1:1 ratio of pickle to batter, offering a slightly sweet fried pickle perfect for those who don’t like an overwhelmingly sour pickle flavor. Served with a poblano ranch." - Hannah Yasharoff, Missy Frederick

"Dupont’s “five-star dive” with a sizable patio celebrates summer with a tall “frozé” at the ready ($12). And whenever D.C. temperatures hit 100 degrees, the icy elixir gets discounted to $10." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"Trivia Tuesday is a well-attended fixture at D.C.’s “five-star dive” since 2016. The first-place winner gets $50; second-place gets $25; and third-place finishers get to pick the category for the following week." - Travis Mitchell, Tierney Plumb

"Commodore, a beloved dive bar in D.C. since 2016, has recently undergone new management under Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim. They have introduced an extensive brunch menu and a refreshed dinner menu, featuring a blend of Southern comfort food and Asian elements. The bar now offers nine rotating beers and an espresso martini on draft, alongside frozen cocktails. Notable brunch items include French toast with ube whipped cream and Carl’s Sausage Fest platter. The dinner menu introduces new handhelds and expanded vegetarian options, including gluten-free buns and Impossible patties. The venue maintains its popular items like wings, fried chicken meal deal, and smash burgers. Weekly events include industry Mondays, trivia Tuesdays, and drag bingo on the first Wednesday of each month." - Tierney Plumb

"The 17th Street dive does supersized platters for pickup. Pick from various portions of jumbo wings ($28-$87.50); buttermilk chicken tenders ($72-$114) and loaded tots ($52) with melted cheese, green chili sauce, and shredded lettuce. Guests can pre-order via Commodore’s website or phone by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 9." - Vinciane Ngomsi