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“Typewriter Eraser, Scale X” in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

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An insider view of what’s essential in the capital. Plus: tips on the must-visit spots during 80 minutes at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

SHOPPING

Retail centers and specialty stores for fine apparel, home decor, jewelry and even artist-designed shoes

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African American History and Culture Museum The newest Smithsonian Institution site opens with great fanfare on the National Mall.

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Ancient Greek artifacts at National Geographic and more fascinating sights, from historic homes to national landmarks

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Handmade pasta, farm-tofork fare and other delicious dishes at tables in 12 zones

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40 Washington Your Way Whether you’re a romantic, a fan of the outdoors, a luxury seeker or all three, we’ve got you covered with suggestions tailored to your travel style.

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Art Deco baubles, “Mad Men”-inspired duds, today’s “it” bags—bargain hunters find it all at D.C.’s vintage and consignment shops. BY ANNE KIM-DANNIBALE Surprising sights, from big chairs and a tiny house to quirky sculptures and freaky flora BY BROOKE SABIN

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Explore the area from north to south and A to Z pages 36-39

Five diverse destinations that will make you want to hit the road. BY CORINNE WHITING

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A growing community of local designers fuels Washingtonians’ obsession with fashion. We show you where to get the goods. BY JENNIFER BARGER

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The Essential Washington Traditionally, early fall means new fashion, as designers trot out their latest looks. The capital’s got all the big labels, of course, but also talented locals stitching stylish pieces. See page 6 for some of these designing women and men, plus where to buy their wears. For fashionistas whose tastes run more toward the retro, we’ve compiled a list of hip vintage and consignment shops (some of which are also easy on the wallet). And as temps cool down a bit, getting out and about becomes even more appealing. Consider one of the easy day trips on page 9, from sampling crab cakes in Baltimore to saddling up a steed in Middleburg. If you’re staying in town, why not venture beyond the well-known landmarks to discover surprising sights like huge chairs, a tiny house and Darth Vader on high (page 8). Even if you have only limited time, we can show you how to make the most of it at one of the city’s top destinations.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Yes, George Washington was the country’s first president. But his identities also included strategic commander, devoted husband, passionate farmer and even whiskey distiller. History buffs learn all about this multifaceted man at his Mount Vernon estate (page 20), just 16 miles south of D.C. near Alexandria, Virginia. The National Historic Landmark, built between 1758 and 1778, sits on a dramatic hilltop perch above the Potomac River. After Washington died (in a bedroom here at age 67), the property fell into disrepair until the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, America’s first national historic preservation organization, bought it in 1858. The pioneering nonprofit restored the house and grounds and still runs the 500-

acre site today. With so much to see and do here, a visit can easily fill the day. If you have less than two hours, consider these highlights. Start at the Ford Orientation Center to pick up maps and timed mansion tickets—if you didn’t get them in advance online.

Then head to the Education Center, which tracks Washington’s life through displays that include actual-size figures of him at different ages (based on forensic analysis): a surveyor at 19 (above), a commander at 45 and the first president at 57. Don’t miss the 4-D Revolutionary War film (with falling “snow”) or Washington’s dentures (made with human, cow and horse teeth), a poignant reminder of the lifelong pain he endured.

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In the greenhouse shop, gardeners can buy seeds for their home plots. (Washington was a fan of fauna, too, specifically heritage breeds, some of which still reside here, including Ossabaw Island hogs, red Devon cattle and bronze gobble turkeys.) Just outside the garden, peek into the blacksmith shop, where a master craftsman sends sparks flying as he creates iron tools with a forge that can reach 3,000 degrees.

Other small outbuildings nearby housed operations for spinning wool, curing meat and washing laundry. Then tour the Palladianstyle, 11,000-square-foot mansion, whose rooms contain a mix of

Washington’s actual belongings and period pieces based on a 1799 inventory. See spaces from the grand New Room (above, left) to Washington’s private study and dressing room. In his will, Washington specified that he be buried on the estate. To visit the tomb where he lies with his beloved wife, Martha, walk toward the river wharf. Continue a little further to see a memorial commemorating the hundreds of enslaved people who worked on the estate.

If you have more time, consider a visit to the four-acre Pioneer Farm, with a replica of Washington’s 16-sided treading barn, or the reconstructed Distillery and Gristmill, where staff make whiskey and cornmeal, both for sale in the estate’s main gift shop.

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Opening of the African American History and Culture Museum

Since 2012, Washingtonians have watched this new landmark take shape on the National Mall.

Now, the city celebrates the opening of the 19th Smithsonian museum with a grand dedication ceremony, when President Obama cuts the ribbon. Inside the dramatic 400,000-square-foot building, displays include a Tuskegee airplane, Harriet Tubman’s hymnal and Michael Jackson’s fedora.

Director Lonnie Bunch calls it “a place for healing and reconciliation, a place where everyone can explore the story of America through the lens of the African American experience.” See page 14.

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1 ”THE BOSS” > SEPT. 1 On The River Tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rock out at Nationals Park.

7:30 p.m. (gates 5:30 p.m.) $70-$500. 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, nationals.com/brucespringsteen

DC SHORTS > SEPT. 8-18 During this acclaimed film fest, movie buffs attend screenings of more than 130 quick flicks from 33 countries, plus Q&As, parties and workshops. $12/multi-film showcase.

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DC VEGFEST > SEPT. 24 More than 15,000 attendees celebrate veggies with vendors and cooking demos. 11 a.m.6 p.m. Free entry (and goodie bags for the first 1,000). Yards Park, N and 1st sts. SE., dcvegfest.com 4

5 NATIONAL BOOK FEST > SEPT. 24 This literary bonanza features 120 authors, including luminaries like Stephen King and Joyce Carol Oates. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, loc.gov/bookfest

6 DC BEER WEEK > SEPT. 24-OCT. 1 At events across the region, get a taste (or several) of the buzz-worthy craft brew scene.

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WASHINGTON BALLET AT 40 > SEPT. 30 New Artistic Director Julie Kent narrates an anniversary show with favorite works from the troupe’s repertory. 8 p.m. $40-$500. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW, kennedy-center.org 7

Pleasant temps, street fests and walking tours make this a great month to explore some of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

SEPT. 11 ADAMS MORGAN DAY Experience this zone’s melting-pot culture with international food, dance and music, plus a side street where artists display their creations. Noon-6 p.m.

Free entry. 18th St. NW between Florida Ave. and Columbia Road, facebook.com/adams morganday SEPT. 17 H STREET FESTIVAL A quirky vibe defines the celebration in this revitalizing corridor.

Along with beer gardens and food trucks, find stilt walkers, burlesque dancers and art cars. Noon-7 p.m. Free entry. Between 4th and 14th sts. NE, hstreet.org SEPT. 17-25 WALKINGTOWN DC More than 50 guided tours reveal treasures in neighborhoods across the city. Free (reservations required). Various times and locations. culturaltourismdc.org SEPT. 24 ART NIGHT: MADE IN DC With visual and performing arts indoors and out, this overnight fest spans seven neighborhoods, including Dupont Circle, Congress Heights and Shaw.

7 p.m.-3 a.m. Free.

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“The creative community in D.C. is small, which can seem like a downside, but I prefer to view it as a strength. It’s allowed a really tight-knit network of makers and artists to form.”

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New York’s Brooklyn may be known for its upstart creatives, but the nation’s capital fosters its fair share of local talent, too. The result? D.C.-designed clothing and accessories joining the racks at hip area boutiques. Below, a few style-makers sewing up the locavore fashion movement.—Jennifer Barger CULTURED CONCEPTS In her bright Old Town boutique, Marie Noelle Akegnan sells a range of international and designer accessories like bags, ponchos and jewelry.

She also designs and makes her own line of baubles. Using seed beads from the United States, Africa and Japan, she creates dramatic twisted necklaces, bracelets and earrings in eye-catching colors. “I used to travel a lot, and I’m trying to bring ideas from different cultures into my work but with a contemporary spin,” Akegnan says.

Where to buy: 218 N. Lee St., Suite 101, Alexandria, Va., 571.206.1403 DENADA Snuggly alpaca or breezy linen and cotton fibers turn into edgy knitwear thanks to Virginia Arrisueño’s canny ability to blend warm materials and cool shapes. With unusual stitches and a neutral palette, Arrisueño designs men’s and women’s scarves, hats and wraps that are then woven in her parents’ native Peru. New pieces this fall include several that are changeable: a reversible bolero, scarves that can be tied a zillion ways. Her funky loft in up-and-coming Truxton Circle opens to shoppers

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Where to buy: 52 O St. NW, 202.361.6507; Salt & Sundry, 1401 S St. NW, 202.621.6647 and at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, 202.556.1866; Redeem, 1810 14th St. NW, 202.332.7447 DURKL Growing up in D.C., Will Sharp attended prep school but was drawn to indie bands and street style. This mash-up of classic and cool appears in his logoed hoodie sweatshirts, bright caps and other farfrom-corporate looking men’s sportswear. The designer’s own style? He favors mixing Durkl pieces with chinos and work boots for a sporty, yet classic look. Naturally, Sharp sells his line at what may be the city’s hippest spot, a boutique/ coffee shop/restaurant he co-runs on buzzy emerging H Street in Northeast.

Where to buy: Maketto, 1351 H St. NE, 202.838.9972 KIM SCHALK Old Hollywood meets futuristic glam in Kim Schalk’s dresses, jackets and skirts.

Think a puff-sleeved tunic with a sci-fi heroine zipper on the front or a skirt with origami-like folds. “I’m catering to a shopper who is fun, experimental and up for most things,” Schalk says. Many of her pieces feature a tailored, modern mix— crisp vests that can be layered over frocks or blouses and sheer maxi skirts meant to be worn over pants. This fall, she’s introducing a line of versatile, feminine knitwear named for silver-screen sirens, like a drapey Gloria Swanson dress

At these vintage and consignment boutiques, “new-to-you” finds freshen up wardrobes for less than full price.

and a Veronica Lake blouse.

Where to buy: GoodWood, 1428 U St. NW, 202.986.3640; Proper Topper, 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055 MALLORY SHELTER JEWELRY Delicate pendants, dramatic bejeweled earrings and easy-to-layer bracelets star in Mallory Shelter’s bauble collection. She also traffics in contemporary wedding and engagement bling featuring hammered bands and diamond-studded rings.

Where to buy: Salt & Sundry, 1401 S St. NW, 202.621.6647 and at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, 202.556.1866; Proper Topper, 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055

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MATINE Natural, vegetable-tanned hides and clean shapes lend Carolyn Misterek’s backpacks, totes and clutches a Scandinavian simplicity. “Everything is crisp and modern,” she says. “Usually, I design with a palette of neutrals, but there’s a fantastic cherry red leather I can’t wait to debut for fall.”

Work-to-party pieces include sleek waist packs (the fanny pack’s chic cousin) and slender envelope-like backpacks.

Where to buy: Salt & Sundry, 1401 S St. NW, 202.621.6647 and at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, 202.556.1866; Cherry Blossom Creative, 2128 8th St. NW, 202.319.2979

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Ella Rue In-the-know stylists head to Krista Johnson’s well-edited Georgetown boutique for luxury goods at deep discounts. Brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Gucci regularly make appearances.

SHOP: 3231 P St. NW, 202.333.1598 Junction At this subterranean style den, trendsetting guys and gals dig up cool duds, jewelry and accessories (cat-eye sunglasses!) from the 1930s to today. They even score art, housewares and gifts.

SHOP: 1510 U St. NW, 202.483.0260 Legendary Beast Ann Fox’s treasure trove is chockablock with baubles culled from estate sales. In her second-story digs, midto-late-century bracelets, Asian and African beaded necklaces and vintage Chanel earrings dangle enticingly from hangers and displays. Open weekends only.

SHOP: 1520 U St. NW, 202.797.1234 Mint Condition A second-generation consignment shop owner, Toni Henderson stocks her bright and fun Old Town shop with day-to-evening Diane von Furstenberg dresses, Proenza Schouler “it” bags and other pristine must-haves.

SHOP: 103 St. Asaph St., Alexandria, Va., 703.836.6468 Secondi Bargain-hunters hit this sunny Dupont Circle mainstay for high-end labels including Burberry, Theory and Chloe. New items arrive daily, with the discount getting deeper the longer they stick around.

SHOP: 1702 Connecticut Ave. NW, 2nd Floor, 202.667.1122 —Anne Kim-Dannibale

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”THE AWAKENING” STATUE At the water’s edge in National Harbor, a giant struggles mightily to emerge from the sand. But visitors, rather than fleeing in fear, delight in climbing all over J. Seward Johnson’s aluminum artwork that stretches 72 feet across and 17 feet high. Brave little kids even sit inside the giant’s gaping mouth, frozen in mid-scream.

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The big chair at Duke Ellington School of the Arts

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Washington’s Wacky Side It may seem that the capital is all august institutions and grand marble edifices, but look closely and you’ll find some surprising sights. Take, for example, the big chairs. There’s a 14-foot Adirondack on the front lawn of Georgetown’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts (3500 R St. NW; grounds temporarily closed for renovation) and a 19.5-foot Duncan Phyfe replica on a street corner in Anacostia (Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. and V St. SE). The latter once reigned as the world’s largest chair. In an inspired marketing move, a local furniture company commissioned the piece in 1959 and then hired a model to live in a glass “house” constructed on the seat, complete with a shower, bed, TV and balcony. She lasted 42 days before returning to earth, but the chair remains a local landmark. Read on for more things weird and wonderful.—Brooke Sabin

“TYPEWRITER ERASER, SCALE X” Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s oversize implement (page 1) adorns the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, along with a big bronze spider and a rabbit in the “Thinker” pose.

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A stone-faced Darth Vader

DARTH VADER GROTESQUE At the Washington National Cathedral, more than 100 gargoyles and grotesques decorate the facade (and function as part of the rain control system). But the most unexpected may be the “Star Wars” villain, who glares down from the northwest tower.

Credit for his appearance goes to Christopher Rader, a winner in the cathedral’s design-a-carving competition for children in the 1980s.

3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW “THE EXORCIST” STEPS Remember the 1973 horror flick in which Linda Blair’s head spins—all the way around? Keep your head on straight when descending the narrow stone staircase in Georgetown where her character’s priest tumbles to his death. Between Prospect St. and Canal Road NW

FREAKY FLORA Along with the elegant orchids, begonias and ferns at the U.S. Botanic Garden (page 22) sprout some strange specimens.

Consider the titan arum, aka corpse flower, whose defining feature is a giant blossom reeking of rotting flesh. (The odor attracts pollinators—carrion beetles and flies.) Adding to its intrigue, the plant blooms unpredictably and only after years of mustering enough energy. The most recent bloom occurred in August, when thousands lined up for the sight (and smell). Carnivorous flora, too, is a big draw. The innocuous-looking pitcher plant produces nectar that lures insects into a pool of digestive enzymes. Large varieties, like Nepenthes “MiranCarnivorous pitcher plant

da” (left), have been known to snare small mammals.

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The builder of this 1830 home in Old Town Alexandria wasn’t trying to keep up with the Joneses. In fact, he constructed what may be the narrowest house in the country, at only 7 feet wide. The purpose? To keep loiterers out of his alley. The tiny abode has attracted considerable attention, even being featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” And, yes, people actually live there.

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By Corinne Whiting

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Monticello adorned with its fall foliage

BALTIMORE, MD. D.C.’s northern neighbor offers acclaimed waterside attractions and a quirky charm. Among the local obsessions? Sports, blue crabs and off-beat filmmaker John Waters.

Begin the day at Southern-style breakfast spot Miss Shirley’s Café (try the eggs Benedict with crab cakes and fried green tomatoes).

Then stroll the Inner Harbor, home to the National Aquarium, or head to Fort McHenry, birthplace of the national anthem. Don’t miss the American Visionary Art Museum,

a one-of-a-kind showcase for works by self-taught creatives.

Finally, savor more local flavor at Beard Award-winning chef Spike Gjerde’s Woodberry Kitchen.

40 miles northeast, baltimore.org MIDDLEBURG, VA. To explore Virginia’s “horse country,” set the GPS for this storybook hamlet founded in 1787. Middleburg, halfway between Alexandria and Winchester, has drawn celebrity residents from Jackie Kennedy to Robert Duvall. Along

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the main street, find upscale boutiques and the historic Red Fox Inn & Tavern. At the posh Salamander Resort & Spa, saddle up for a trail ride, followed by the “riders’ relief” massage. The nearby National Sporting Library & Museum features equestrian-themed artwork and literature. 45 miles west, visitmiddleburgva.com HARPERS FERRY, W.VA. This picturesque destination sits at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. The Appalachian Trail runs through the tiny town, where attractions include museums and Civil War battlegrounds. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park features about 20 miles of hiking trails, and companies like River Riders offer tubing and rafting. 67 miles northwest, historicharpersferry.com EASTERN SHORE, MD. Across the Chesapeake Bay, discover charming waterside villages like St. Michaels, a trading post

for tobacco farmers and trappers in the mid-1600s. Today, visitors learn about the region’s past and present at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Walk along the enchanting streets, or explore by bike or boat. Popular eateries include “dock and dine” spots like The Crab Claw, plus Stars restaurant inside the Inn at Perry Cabin (of “Wedding Crashers” fame).

80 miles east, stmichaelsmd.org MONTICELLO, VA. A longer drive but still doable in a day, Thomas Jefferson’s home has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. On a beautiful hilltop site near Charlottesville, history buffs take guided tours of the house that the third president called his “essay in architecture.”

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Bucketfeet

Tysons Corner Center

At this bright bakery in Adams Morgan, sugar fiends find plenty of ways to get their fix.

Counters and display cases brim with layer cakes, cookies and cupcakes (cherry Garcia above), all made on the premises. The cheerful second floor makes a cozy setting for snacking. www.cakeroombakery.com.

2006 18th St. NW, 202.450.4462. Map 1 A5

This hip Chicago-based footwear company thinks outside the box—the shoebox, that is. The outfit hawks sneakers adorned with whimsical work by artists worldwide, who receive royalties. One of D.C.’s own creatives gets in on the action with a mural decorating the local outpost. www.bucketfeet.com.

1924 8th St. NW #125, 202.847.3294. Map 1 B8

Metrorail’s Silver Line offers shoppers a traffic-free option to this retail mecca via the rail line’s Tysons Corner station. From there, it’s just steps to more than 300 shops (Gucci, Zara), several restaurants (Shake Shack, Earl’s) and a cineplex. www.tysonscorner center.com. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.893.9400. Map 5

Shopping Centers CITYCENTERDC— High-end complex for luxury shops

Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Arc’Teryx, plus restaurants Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen and Bar, Momofuku, Milk Bar, Centrolina and Fig & Olive. Hours vary. www.citycenterdc.com. 10th St. NW (Between H and I), 202.289.9000 Map 1 E7 FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY— Newly

remodeled airy, light-filled mall anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s with 170-plus shops (Kate Spade, Apple, Coach, Zara, J. Crew, Stuart Weitzman).

Large food court. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.fashioncentrepentagon. com. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.2400 Metro: Pentagon City Map 2 G6 LEESBURG CORNER PREMIUM OUTLETS— 110

brand-name and designer shops including Armani Outlet, Le Creuset, Lacoste, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth at savings of 25-65 percent. Food court. Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. till 7 p.m. www.premium outlets.com/leesburg. 241 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, Va., 703.737.3071 POTOMAC MILLS— Largest outlet mall in Virginia

with more than 200 stores including Nordstrom

Rack, H&M, Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store and Neiman Marcus Last Call. IMAX theater, 25-eatery food court. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. I-495 to I-95 south about 20 miles to Exit 158B. www.potomacmills.com. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, Va., 703.496.9330 TYSONS GALLERIA— Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks

Fifth Avenue plus 100 other upscale shops (Gucci, Chanel, Tory Burch). Restaurants and food court.

Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www. tysonsgalleria.com. I-495 at Exit 46A. 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.827.7730 Map 5

Apparel—Men AVENUE JACK— In a rustic shop integrating

reclaimed local wood, clothing from Original Penguin, Ben Sherman and Lacoste, plus trendy brands Psycho Bunny and Happy Socks. Playful accessories, whimsical gifts. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.avenuejack.com.

1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.887.5225 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 IKE BEHAR— Family-owned company producing

high-end menswear and known for outfitting celebrities. Dress shirts, sport shirts, ties, sport

coats, suits, handkerchiefs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun.noon-5 p.m.www.ikebehar.com.

2900 M St. NW, 202.808.8715 Map 1 D3 PROFESSIONAL MAN PRIMA MODA— Expertly made

Italian menswear and accessories. Suits (all canvas or part-canvas; nothing fused or glued) in yearround wool, cashmere and silk. Expert fitting and tailoring. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.4 p.m., and by appt. 1619 K St. NW, 202.466.6255 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D6 SARAR— High-quality menswear from a Turkish

brand that began as a tailor shop in 1944. Suits, accessories and casual wear. Hours vary by location. www.sararonline.com. 1746 L St. NW, 202.785.0937 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5; Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.288.0978 Map 5 B1

Apparel—Men & Women MACY’S— Legendary New York retailer, source of

stylish clothing and housewares. www.macys.com.

1201 G St. NW, 202.628.6661 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7; Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.418.4488 Map 2 G6; see website for other locations in the area: Tysons

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Galleria, Ballston, Landmark, Wheaton, Westfield Montgomery.

PROPER TOPPER— USA Today calls this family-run

shop one of the U.S.’s top 10 spots to buy a hat, from berets to cloches and fascinators. Also gifts, clothes, jewelry, accessories, home decor. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. till 7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.propertopper.com. 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.842.3055 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5 VINEYARD VINES— New England meets George-

town in seersucker pants, polos, oxfords, cable-knit cardigans, accessories for men, women and kids in a range of pastel hues. Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. www. vineyardvines.com. 1225 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.625.8463 Metro: Foggy Bottom Map 1 D2

Apparel—Women BABETTE— From San Francisco to Georgetown,

sportswear with clever details and a minimalist sensibility. Bold color, geometric prints, imported fabrics. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.shopbabette.com. 3307 Cady’s Alley NW, south of M St., 202.339.9885 Map 1 D2 THE PHOENIX— Upscale boutique with contempo-

rary designer clothing by Eileen Fisher, White + Warren, Yansi Fugel and Lilla P. Jewelry plus fine art and decor from Mexico. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.6 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. www.thephoenixdc.com. 1514 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.338.4404 Map 1 C2

REDEEM— Posh urbanites and rockers flock to this

hip Logan Circle boutique for luxe brands like Religion, Brown Label and Anzevino & Florence.

MUTINY men’s goods also carried in front of store.

Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun till 6 p.m. www.redeem us.com. 1734 14th St. NW, 202.332.7447 Metro: U St.-Cardozo Map 1 B6 SECONDI— Sunny upstairs shop resells contem-

porary labels (Diane Von Furstenberg, Burberry, Theory, Milly and Chloe). Items arrive daily, and discounts vary by tag dates. Mon.-Tues., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Fri. till 7 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. www.secondi.com. 1702 Connecticut Ave. NW, 2nd floor, 202.667.1122 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5

Books KRAMERBOOKS & AFTERWORDS CAFE— Indepen-

dent bookstore since 1976 with full-service restaurant and bar. Live music, foodie events, patio. Daily 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 4 a.m. www.kramers. com. 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.387.1400 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 SACRED CIRCLE— Shop dedicated to spirituality,

metaphysics, holistic healing and the environment.

Books, music, crystals and gifts. Readings (tarot, palm) upstairs. Free parking. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. www.sacredcirclebooks.com.

919 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.9309 Metro: King St. Map 2A B3

Crafts & Collectibles APPALACHIAN SPRING—Since 1968, handcrafted

jewelry, scarves, art glass, toys and home decor.

Hours vary by location. www.appalachianspring. com. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.682.0505 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10; 1415 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.5780 Map 1 C2; 1641 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md., 301.230.1380; 11877 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.478.2218 Map 3 B2 THE INDIAN CRAFT SHOP— At Department of the In-

terior since 1938, outlet for American Indian artists to market their crafts. Basketry, weavings, carvings, kachinas and beadwork, plus an outdoor sculpture garden. Visitors provide photo ID to enter the building. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.and the third Sat. of each month 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.indiancraft shop.com. 1849 C St. NW, 202.208.4056 Map 1 F5 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES— One of the world’s

largest fair trade organizations for disadvantaged artisans. Indonesian freshwater pearl earrings, Peruvian backgammon games, etc. Hours vary by location. www.tenthousandvillages.com. 915 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.684.1435 Metro: King St. Map 1 B3; 4959 Elm St., Bethesda, Md., 301.718.3465 Metro: Bethesda Map 4

Galleries of Art A GALERIE— In a c. 1800 warehouse in Old Town,

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THE GUIDE and contemporary periods, 18th-to-20th-century furnishings and accessories, designer home decor. Worldwide shipping. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.agaleriealexandria.com. 315 Cameron St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.1010 MAP 2A 5B

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CONNERSMITH— Leading-edge, international art by appointment. Works by

Leo Villareal, Eric Thor Sandberg, Alma Thomas, Sam Gilliam, “Color School” artists Gene Davis, Thomas Downing, Howard Mehring. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m. www.connersmith.us.com. 1013 O St. NW, 202.588.8750 Map 1 C7

Gifts & Specialty ICONS DC— Online catalogue of unique gifts with a D.C. theme. Plaster models,

ornaments, posters, architectural prints, sports objects. Some handmade, one-of-a-kind. Corporate gifts. www.iconsdc.com. 844.426.6732 IRISH WALK— Old Town boutique represents the Emerald Isle with housewares,

apparel, jewelry and other keepsakes. Guinness collectibles, rugby apparel, hand-knit sweaters, Irish wedding accessories, imported food, Belleek ware.

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.irishwalk.com.

415 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.0118 Metro: King St. Map 2A B4 LITTLE BIRDIES BOUTIQUE— High-end children’s clothing store for newborns

to size 10, plus organic products, gifts, fine art and bedroom decor. Brands include Burberry, Cotton Caboodle, Misha LuLu, Zebi Baby and local designers.

Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.shoplittlebirdies.com. 1526 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.1059 Map 1 C2

BEADAZZLED Since 1989, specializing in one-of- a-kind jewelry and gifts from around the world, plus a vast selection of beads and beading supplies. Something for everyone and every budget. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

1507 Connecticut Ave NW www.beadazzled.com

202.265.2323

SPA LOGIC— Hair treatments, facials and massages. Products include Derm-

alogica, Wella, L’Oreal and Rusk. Hair/spa: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nail salon: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. www.spalogicdc.com. 1721 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.6475 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 STERLING & BURKE LTD— Leather goods and heritage brands made in America

and England. Personalized service. Briefcases, handbags, luggage, wallets, portfolios, umbrellas, cufflinks and fragrances. On-site gallery of local artists.

Mon. noon-7 p.m., Tues.-Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till 8 p.m. Also by appointment and curbside service. www.sterlingandburke.com. 2824 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.333.2266 Map 1 D3 TG CIGARS & LOUNGE— Near Washington Convention Center, a smoker’s

lounge and full-service shop offering familiar and boutique brands plus accessories (cutters, lighters, ashtrays). Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m., Fri.Sat. till 2:30 a.m., Sun. noon-12:30 a.m. www.tgcigar.com. 1118 9th St. NW, 202.289.8684 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq Map 1 D7

THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM A real life escape room that “locks” you and your team members in a room. You have 60 minutes to escape by finding cleverly hidden clues and solving challenging mind-teasing puzzles. 2 blocks from the red-line metro - Dupont Circle.

1730 Connecticut Ave NW www.thegreatescaperoom.com

202.930.1843

WHITE HOUSE GIFTS— Presidential souvenirs and collectibles: postcards,

books, clothing and art, plus replicas of Jackie Kennedy’s jewelry and an “Oval Office” photo op. Nearby President’s Gallery (1425 G Street) with rare memorabilia to buy. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. www.white housegifts.com. 701 15th St. NW, 202.737.9500 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E6

Home Decor AND BEIGE— Favorite spot of interior designers. Restrained color palettes and

eclectic collection of furniture, accessories, gifts and found objects. Tues.-Sat. noon-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.andbeige.com. 1781 Florida Ave. NW, 202.234.1557 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5 THE HOUR— Victoria Vergason’s collection of vintage barware, cocktailware,

carts, jewelry and other gifts for imbibers. Items range from ornate drink carts to bell-shaped shakers, leather-wrapped flasks and Blenko decanters. Mon.Sat. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.thehourshop.com. 1015 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.224.4687 Map 2A B3

Jewelry BEADAZZLED— Bead and jewelry shop for DIY inspiration from collectible

African beads, gemstones, seedbeads, metals, organics, as well as a huge selection of cords, wire and chain in a creative, welcoming environment. Also finished jewelry by local designers. Hours vary by location. www.beadazzled. com. 1507 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.265.2323 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5; 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Va., 703.848.2323 Map 3 C3 BLOOM— Husband-and-wife team Mazar and Cigdem Ertekin’s boutique offer-

ing sterling silver pendants, hand-made necklaces, earrings and “evil eyes” from Turkey, plus home decor, D.C. souvenirs. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. till 8 p.m. 1719 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.621.9049 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5

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CULTURED CONCEPTS—Statement pieces made

on-site drawing from “rich cultures and natural surroundings” worldwide. Beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings with brass trimmings. Mon.-Sun. by appt. and Wed.-Sat. noon-7 p.m. www.live cultured.com. 218 N. Lee St., Alexandria, Va., Suite 101, 571.490.2364 Map 2A B5

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the Art of Jewelry

KING’S JEWELRY— Family-owned shop with fine jew-

elry (diamonds, pearls, gemstones), Swiss watches and gifts in a wide range of prices. Antique jewelry and consultations. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.kingsjewelry.net. 609 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.0011 Map 2A B4 LENKERSDORFER—Sister to Liljenquist & Beckstead

Extensive collection of handmade jewelry Open Every Day & Evenings 113 King St. | Alexandria, VA 22314 703.549.8530

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since 1993. Fine wristwatches by Patek Philippe, Breitling, Cartier, Panerai as well as fine jewelry by Roberto Coin, Chopard, Bulgari. Skilled technicians for repairs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.lenkersdorfer. com. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.506.6712 Map 5 B3 LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD— Since 1979, watches

by Bulgari, Cartier, Rolex, Chopard. Bell & Ross timepieces “designed for professionals,” Tacori diamond rings and David Yurman bracelets. Hours vary by location. www.liljenquist.com. Tysons Galleria (watch store), 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.448.6731 Map 5; Westfield Montgomery, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, Md., 301.469.7575 Map 3 B3; Fairfax Square, 8075 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703.749.1200 Map 5 B4; Westfield Annapolis, 1660 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis, Md., 410.224.4787 OMEGA BOUTIQUE TYSONS— Luxe retailer of the re-

nowned Swiss brand founded in 1848. Classic and contemporary fine watches, jewelry and leather.

Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www. omegawatches.com. Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 571.633.9710 Map 5 B1 THE SILVER PARROT— Sterling silver and gold

contemporary jewelry and Native American pieces.

Repairs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.silverparrot.com.

113 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.8530 Metro: King St. Map 2A B5 SWATCH— The Swiss manufacturer’s elegant quartz

watches plus bands, playful colors with funky digital and analog faces. Union Station: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Pentagon City: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.swatch.com. Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.842.9000 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10; Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703.415.3447 Metro: Pentagon City Map 2 G6

Shoes ALDEN— Family-owned shoe manufacturer since

1884. Men’s shoes from tassel moccasins to dress Oxfords and Indiana Jones-style work boots, belts, fine leather goods. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.aldenshoe.com. 921 F St. NW, 202.347.2308 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 MEPHISTO— French company’s local outpost for

comfortable, handcrafted walking shoes and sandals for men and women. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.8 p.m., Sun. till 7 p.m. www.mephistousa.com.

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National Postal Museum

National Geographic Museum

The Phillips Collection

This archive houses rare and intriguing postal artifacts and exhibits. In the ongoing “Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks,” learn about the surprising ways in which mail moves through these landmarks.

(Spoiler alert: the Grand Canyon employs a donkey!) Free. www.postal.si.edu. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.633.1000. Map 1 E9

Until Oct. 10, “The Greeks: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” tells the story of these ancient peoples through more than 500 artifacts, enhanced by stunning video and audio. Among the items? Re-created graves of wealthy citizens donning head-totoe bling. $15. www.ngmuseum.org. 1145 17th St. NW, 202.857.7700. Map 1 D6

This mansion-turned-gallery provides an intimate setting for renowned modern art by masters including Renoir and contemporary stars. Through Oct. 2, “Intersections” features Bettina Pousttchi’s restrictive street barriers as whimsical topsy-turvy towers of light. $12. www.phillipscollection. org. 21st & Q sts. NW, 202.387.2151. Map 1 C4

Visitor Centers

WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER—

ALEXANDRIA VISITORS CENTER— In the recon-

structed home of city founder William Ramsay, brochures, tickets, maps, gifts. Sun.-Wed. 10 a.m.6 p.m, Thurs.-Sat. till 8 p.m. www.visitalexandriava. com. 221 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.746.3301 Metro: King St. Map 2A B5 D.C. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER— Tour advice,

brochures, city guides and maps. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Closed weekends. www.dcchamber.org.

506 9th St. NW at E St., 202.347.7201 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 SMITHSONIAN INFORMATION CENTER— In the

Castle HQ, information about the 17 museums in D.C., two in New York and the National Zoo. Cafe, Wi-Fi, interactive video programs. Daily 8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. www.si.edu. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7 U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER— Exhibits, artifacts,

replicas of Capitol Hill, 11-foot-tall model of the Capitol dome and interactive kiosks. No passes required to enter the center. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Guided one-hour Capitol tours (Mon.-Sat. 8:50 a.m.-3:20 p.m.) begin with a 13-minute film.

Free. Admission to House or Senate galleries issued by a constituent’s representative or senator.

Limited number of same-day passes at the CVC information desks. www.visitthecapitol.gov. Below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.226.8000 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 G10

There’s a lot more going on this September.

Visit us online:

“Walt Disney-Tishman African Art CollecReopened after a $12.5 million renovation Highlights.” Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. tion with free interactive exhibits, Gift shop. www.nmafa.si.edu. 950 Indewheretraveler.com videos re: the residence and its occupendence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: pants. Gift shop. Daily 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Smithsonian Map 1 G7 www.whha.org. 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM— World’s largest colat 15th St. NW. Metro: Federal Triangle Map 1 E6 lection of aircraft and space vehicles, including Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, Smithsonian Institution Bell X-1 and 1903 Wright Flyer. Renovated Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall with Apollo Lunar Module AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE and “Enterprise” studio model from “Star Trek.”

MUSEUM— New LEED edifice of glass wrapped in Interactive kiosks for exploring human space flight bronze-toned metal panels evoking a Yoruban coland even “touching the moon.” Ongoing: “A New umn and ironwork crafted in this country by “invisMoon Rises: New Views from the Lunar Reconible” slaves. Inside, nine levels (most underground) naisance Orbiter Camera,” stunning photos of the for artifacts tracing the African American experiorb’s topography. “Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight ence, including a Tuskegee biplane, South Carolina Gallery,” a salute to fliers who overcame hardships slave cabin, Harriet Tubman’s hymnal, Emmett Till’s to chart their own paths. At Lockheed Martin IMAX casket, Chuck Berry’s red Cadillac. Oprah Winfrey Theater and Albert Einstein Planetarium, aviation Theater, plus water- and light-filled Contemplative and space-related shows daily from 10:30 a.m.

Court. Opening Sept. 24, 2016. Check website for Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (till 7:30 p.m. through updates. www.nmaahc.si.edu. 15th St. & ConstituSept. 5). Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. IMAX and tion Ave. NW, 844.750.3012 Map 1 G8 planetarium shows: $9, seniors $8, children $7.50.

AFRICAN ART MUSEUM— Sub-Saharan African art: Gift shop. Food court. www.nasm.si.edu. 6th St. masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. “Emeka & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: Ogboh’s Market Symphony,” a site-specific comL’Enfant Plaza Map 1 G8 mission using sound to recreate the vibrancy of AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVAR-HAZY CENTER— the Balogun open-air market in Lagos, through Hangar-like facility near Dulles International Airport Sept. 24. Ongoing: “Senses of Time: Video and displays 160-plus aircraft. The Enola Gay (first to Film-based Works of Africa,” seven moving images drop an atomic bomb), an F-4 Phantom, space depicting how the body experiences the passage shuttle Discovery and Sky Baby, at one time, the of time. “African Mosaic: Celebrating a Decade of world’s smallest aircraft. Ongoing: “Aerobatic Collecting,” museum acquisitions since 2002, and

AERO ART The National Air and Space Museum holds the largest trove of aerospace-themed art in the U.S.—7,000+ pieces including X-rays and abstracts.

(FROM LEFT) ©JUAN CARLOS BRICENO/NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM; ©MARK THIESSEN/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC; BETTINA POUSTTCHI, DOUBLE MONUMENT FOR FLAVIN AND TATLIN, 2010–2014. POWDER COATED CROWD BARRIERS AND NEON. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND BUCHMANN GALERIE BERLIN

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Flight” and “Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye!” Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (till 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 5). IMAX theater, flight simulations. IMAX tickets: $9, seniors $8, children (2-12) $7.50. Theater info: 866.868.7774. Parking ($15) or frequent shuttle between Dulles Airport and museum. www.nasm. si.edu. 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va., 703.572.4118 Map 3 C1

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AMERICAN ART MUSEUM— National collections

from folk art to LED installations and one gallery dedicated to video and time-based work. “Romaine Brooks,” portraits by a leader of Paris’ 1920s artistic counterculture, through Oct. 2. “Measured Perfection: Hiram Powers’ ‘Greek Slave’” with sculptures, plaster molds and tools from the artist’s Florentine studio, through Feb. 19, 2017. “Harlem Heroes: Photographs by Carl Van Vechten,” likenesses of 39 Harlem Renaissance influencers, many before they made it big, through March 19, 2017.

Daily 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Gift shop. Kogod Courtyard with Norman Foster-designed canopy, free Wi-Fi and a cafe until 6:30 p.m. www.americanart.si.edu.

8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown Map 1 E7 AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM— National repository

of cultural, scientific and technological heritage.

Artifacts include Thomas Jefferson’s desk, the Woolworth lunch counter where the “Greensboro Four” began the 1960 protest, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Kermit the Frog, a piece of Plymouth Rock. The Star-Spangled Banner gallery holds the restored flag. Ongoing: “Fantastic Worlds: Science and Fiction 1780-1910,” other-worldly creatures, newspaper hoaxes from the era that spawned modern-day science fiction; “The First Ladies,” gowns and memorabilia from presidencies past.

Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (till 7:30 p.m. through Sept.

4). Gift shops, ice cream parlor, cafeteria. www. americanhistory.si.edu. 14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 F7 AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM— Curvilinear building

of golden-hued limestone faces the rising sun, in keeping with Native American traditions. Tribal exhibitions. ”Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist,” more than 65 of the trailblazing painter’s

notable works, through Sept. 18. “Ua Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation,” the 50th state’s history as told through photos, music, video and artifacts, through Jan. 2017. Ongoing: “Our Universes: Traditional Knowledge Shapes Our World,” objects demonstrating how indigenous people view the order of the world. “The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire,” the effect and legacy of this 20,000 mile-long path, a UNESCO World Heritage site. “Return to a Native Place: Algonquin Peoples of the Chesapeake,” photographs, maps, ceremonial objects noting the history of native people in the Chesapeake Bay region. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Groups reserve timed entry. Gift shops, two theaters and popular Mitsitam Cafe. www.nmai.si.edu. 4th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Map 1 G8 ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY MUSEUM— Devoted to

activism, urban communities and AfricanAmerican heritage. “Twelve Years That Shook and Shaped Washington: 1963-1975,” highlighting the events and people instrumental in changing the city, through Oct. 23. “Bridging the Americas,” photos illustrating how Panamanians in America relate to their homeland, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.5 p.m. www.anacostia.si.edu. 1901 Fort Place SE, 202.633.4820 Map 1 D4 ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY— In a dramatic

underground building, Asian and Near Eastern artworks that span 6,000 years. “Chinamania,” 19th-century Londoners’ obsession with Chinese blue-and-white ceramics, as explored by contemporary artist Walter McConnell; “Peacock Room Remix: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre” reimagining James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room as resplendent ruin, both through Jan. 2, 2017. “Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan,” Kabul’s Murad Khani arts district in photos, architectural elements and even artisans from this revitalized zone demonstrating their handiwork, through Jan. 29, 2017. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Highlights tours daily (except Wed.) at noon. Gift shop. www.asia.si.edu. 1050 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7

Guidelines Founded in 1846 with a $500,000 bequest by British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution is now the world’s largest museum complex. Its 17 museums and zoological park here feature nearly 140 million artifacts, specimens and living creatures. (See map below.)

Admission to all Smithsonian museums is free.

Go to www.si.edu, or visit the Smithsonian Information Center in the Castle, which plays a free orientation video from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where® recommends Metro: Smithsonian stop (Blue, Orange, Silver) near the Castle or L’Enfant Plaza stop (Blue, Green, Orange, Silver, Yellow) across from Air and Space Museum.

Other major museums include the National Gallery of Art and The Phillips Collection, whose listings start on page 19.

MAP LOCATIONS Coordinates in the listings refer to the maps at the back of the magazine.

THE CASTLE— The first Smithsonian building has an

information center, cafe, James Smithson’s crypt and samples from the collection. Ongoing: “The Earliest Known Photograph of the Castle,” an 1850 shot of the building under construction; “Welcome to Your Smithsonian,” an overview of the venerable institution’s history, research and role in American culture; “The Smithsonian: A Story of Discovery and Wonder,” the founding of the institution and its museums; “Views from the Tall Tower,” how Washington’s skyline, as seen from the castle’s north tower, has changed since 1863. Daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Haupt Garden (south side) daily 6:30 a.m.-dusk. www.si.edu. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7 FREER GALLERY— Closed through 2017 for renovations. East and South Asian and Islamic art in an

Italian-style villa. James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room, restored to its original 1908 appearance.

Films, gift shop. www.asia.si.edu. Jefferson Dr. and 12th St. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7

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HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN—

Gordon Bunshaft’s doughnut-shaped building holds Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s gift collection plus later acquisitions. Works by Dubuffet, Picasso, Rothko, Calder, Warhol and current stars. “Bettina Pousttchi: World Time Clock,” 24 photographs of clock faces moving visitors around the museum’s inner gallery, like the path of a timepiece’s hands around its face, through Oct. 2. “Linn Meyers: Our View From Here,” the D.C.-born artist’s largest work to date, a nearly 400-foot site-specific wall drawing covering the second-floor inner galleries, through May 14, 2017. “Still Life with Spirit and Xitle,” Jimmie Durham’s sculpture of a smiling boulder crushing a 1992 Chrysler Spirit automobile, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sculpture Garden (7:30 a.m.-dusk). Tours weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and noon, Sat.-Sun. at noon and 2 p.m. www. hirshhorn.si.edu. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza or Smithsonian Map 1 G8 NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY— Famed faces of

U.S. history and culture. Only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. “Double Take: Dagguerrian Portrait Pairs,” examining how this type of photography showed different sides of individuals, e.g. personal momentos compared to public images, through June 4, 2017. “Lincoln’s Contemporaries,” Matthew Brady’s portraits of fascinating celebrities like P.T. Barnum from the 16th president’s day; “Kevin Spacey as President Francis J. Underwood,” painter Jonathan Yeo’s likeness of the actor as his “House of Cards” alter ego, both ongoing. Daily 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Gift shop, cafe. www.npg.si.edu.

8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown Map 1 E7 NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK— Founded in 1889,

a 163-acre zoo with more than 2,000 animals like giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang plus female cub Bao Bao and newest sibling Bei Bei. Elephant Trails exhibit with a wooded exercise trek. Asia Trail with giant sloths and clouded leopards. American Trail with North American species (sea otters and seals). Solar-powered carousel ($3). Visitors Center and exhibit buildings daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Amazonia and Bird House 10 a.m.-6 p.m.), grounds 8 a.m.7 p.m., concessions 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Best viewing for Giant Pandas 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free entry, parking $22. www.nationalzoo.si.edu. 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.673.4888 Metro: Cleveland Park (downhill to zoo) or Woodley Park-Zoo (uphill to zoo) Map 1 A4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM— Exhibits track the

natural world since prehistoric time (anthropology to zoology). In the Rotunda, taxidermic African elephant Henry stars in a replica Angolan habitat.

Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals for Dom Pedro, Hope Diamond Ocean Hall, Hall of Human Origins. Butterfly Pavilion ($6, $5.50 seniors, $5 children; Tues. free, tickets required). “Q?rius,” 10,000-square-foot learning center for teens. “The REX Room,” where conservationists work out of sight on “Nation’s T. Rex,” the real specimen to star in a renovated National Fossil Hall, opening 2019.

“Life in One Cubic Foot,” exploring the organisms that live in sections of water or soil, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (till 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 5).

IMAX theater ($8, seniors/children $6.50). Cafe and gift shop. www.mnh.si.edu. Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian Map 1 F7

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RENWICK GALLERY— Second Empire-style museum

designed by James Renwick Jr. in 1859 and completed in 1874, now with newly revamped interior.

Ongoing:“Connections: Contemporary Craft from the Permanent Collection,” more than 80 objects—familiar and new—arranged by association rather than chronologically; “Volume (Renwick),” Leo Villareal’s LED chandelier with changing light patterns; “1.8 Renwick,” Janet Echelman’s woven sculpture referencing the earthquake and tsunami that rocked Tohoku, Japan in 2011. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Gift shop. www.americanart.si.edu.

17th St. & Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Farragut West Map 1 E6

National Landmarks AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM— Bronzes depict African-American

Union soldiers and sailors; surrounding walls list 200,000 etched names of soldiers and officers.

Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. www.afroamcivilwar.org. 10th St. & Vermont Ave. NW; museum at 1925 Vermont Ave. NW, Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. 202.667.2667 Metro: U St.-Cardozo Map 1 B7

McNair Road, Arlington, Va., 877.907.8585 Metro: Arlington Cemetery Map 1 G3 Kennedy Gravesites —John F. Kennedy’s grave with an eternal flame, beside graves of his wife Jacqueline and brothers Robert and Edward Tomb of the Unknowns —Gravesites of one unidentified soldier from each World War and the Korean War; Vietnam War soldier’s tomb empty since identification in 1998 Iwo Jima Memorial —Bronze Marine Corps Memorial near the Netherlands Carillon Women in Military Service for America Memorial —Arch and Hall of Honor for nearly two

million women of the U.S. armed forces Jewish Chaplains Memorial— On Chaplains Hill,

graves of 14 rabbis killed in service FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL— A 7.5-acre

landscaped park of waterfalls and tableaux paying homage to the 32nd president. Bronze sculptures (some by George Segal) and bas-reliefs depict Roosevelt, wife Eleanor and dog Fala plus scenes from the Depression through WWII. Accessible 24 hours. www.nps.gov/fdrm. West Potomac Park along Basin Drive SW, 202.426.6841. About a half mile from the Smithsonian Metro Map 1 H5 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL— At the Tidal Basin, John

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY— Interred here,

thousands of veterans and government personnel. Daily burials of veterans and war casualties.

Changing of the guards at the top of the hour.

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Russell Pope’s neoclassical marble monument for the third U.S. president and main author of the Declaration of Independence. Accessible 24 hours.

Ranger talks every hour on the hour 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Bookstore. Parking (south side). www.nps.gov/thje.

South end of 15th St. SW, 202.426.6841 Map 1 H6

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS— World’s largest library

holds more than 130 million books, manuscripts and objects, Gutenberg Bible, plus a re-creation of Thomas Jefferson’s 6,487-volume founding collection. “#Opera Before Instagram: Portraits, 1890-1955” imagines what the late opera authority Charles Jahant’s Instagram would look like; the Herblock Gallery celebrates the editorial cartoonist; “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture” draws from the personal papers, film, radio and television broadcasts donated by Bob Hope, all ongoing. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tours. Free. www.loc.gov. Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, 202.707.8000; James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE, 202.707.9779 Metro: Capitol South both Map 1 G10 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL— The newest memorial on the Na-

tional Mall commemorates the life and work of the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. A nearly 30-foot-high statue of King emerges from a granite block, the Stone of Hope, and inscription walls bear his eloquent words. Accessible 24 hours. www.nps.gov/mlkm. Northwest corner of Tidal Basin at the intersection of West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373 Map 1 G5 NATIONAL ARCHIVES— The “Charters of Free-

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how Americans changed the Constitution over time, through Sept. 4, 2017. “Records of Rights,” personal documents of African Americans, women and immigrants, plus the 1297 Magna Carta, ongoing. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Last admission at 5 p.m.) Gift shop. Free. www.archives.gov/nae. 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (enter rotunda on Constitution Ave. NW), 877.874.7616 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 NATIONAL MALL— Planner Pierre L’Enfant’s grand

landscape from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. All memorials free. www.nps.gov/nacc.

U.S. Capitol —At the Mall’s east end, home of the U.S. Congress since 1800 (Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.). See Visitor Centers listings for more information. 202.225.6827, Capitol: 202.224.3121 www.aoc.gov. Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F9 Washington Monument —World’s tallest freestanding masonry structure. Elevator to museum and observation deck. Free same-day tickets, $1.50 for advance reservations at www.nps.gov/ wamo. 15th St. NW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 F6 World War II Memorial —A neoclassical plaza dedicated to 400,000 American lives lost overseas and on the home front. Accessible 24 hours, www. nps.gov/nwwm. 17th St. NW between Constitution & Independence aves., 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian (5 blocks) Map 1 F5 Lincoln Memorial —Greek-style temple, statue by Daniel Chester French. Open 24 hours. Visitors center daily 8 a.m.-midnight. www.nps.gov/linc.

South of Constitution Ave. NW at 23rd St., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 F4 Korean War Veterans Memorial —The Pool of Remembrance, 19 steel soldiers and a granite relief.

Accessible 24 hours. www.nps.gov/kwvm. Independence Ave. & Daniel French Drive SW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 G5 Vietnam Veterans Memorial —Maya Lin’s dramatic memorial inscribed with more than 58,000 names of dead or missing soldiers. Plus figurative sculptures honor soldiers and nurses. Directories of names, open 24 hours. www.nps.gov/vive.

Constitution Ave. NW between 21st & 22nd sts., 202.426.6841 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 F4

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PENTAGON— Headquarters of the United States

Dept. of Defense and nerve center for command and control. On-site memorial (accessible 24 hours) dedicated to 184 lives lost there in the 9/11 attack.

Tours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Reserve online at least one week prior. Group tours available. Free. pentagontours.osd.mil. Army Navy Drive & Fern St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776 Metro: Pentagon Map 1 E7 SUPREME COURT— The nation’s highest tribunal.

Justices convene October through June in public sessions. Lines form to hear whole argument (seating starts at 9:30 a.m.) or three-minute portion (seating starts at 10 a.m.). Lines re-form after lunch.

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. When court isn’t sitting, lectures on the half-hour from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Cafeteria, gift shop. Plaza-level entrance facilitates security checks for entry. www.supreme court.gov. First St. NE between Maryland Ave. & E. Capitol St., 202.479.3030 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM— By archi-

tect James Ingo Freed, America’s only national memorial to genocide. More than 900 artifacts, 70

REPORTING THE REVOLUTION 1776 — BREAKING NEWS: INDEPENDENCE Now Open Experience a graphic novel-style exhibit featuring a rare original of the first newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence.

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video monitors, four theaters, contemporary art and room for reflection. “Some Were Neighbors: Collaboration & Complicity,” analyzing what caused civilians to join Hitler or turn a blind eye to mass murder. “Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story,” the re-creation of a Jewish boy’s life in Nazi Germany. “From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide,” examining three cases of ethnic cleansing. Daily 10 a.m.-5:20 p.m. Gift shop 10 a.m.-5:20 p.m., cafe 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Library Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. www.ushmm. org. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW (14th St. main entry), 202.488.0400 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G6 THE WHITE HOUSE— Presidential residence since

John Adams. Photo ops from north and south vantages. Submit self-guided public tour requests through a member of Congress at least 21 days ahead for entry. Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. See White House Visitor Center for more information. www.whitehouse.gov.

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Metro: McPherson Sq or Farragut West Map 1 E6

Art Museums KATZEN ARTS CENTER— Dramatic building with

museum and performance spaces of American University. Three floors of changing exhibitions

by Washington and international artists. “Hung Liu: Daughter of China, Resident Alien,” Socialist Realism-style paintings contemplating the artist’s immigrant background; “Portal Screens: DC to Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood,” a video wall for visitors to communicate with residents of that crime-stricken enclave, both through Oct. 23. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Gift shop and cafe. www.american.edu/museum.

Ward Circle, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.885.1300 West of Map A1 KREEGER MUSEUM— Philip Johnson-designed resi-

dence of the late David and Carmen Kreeger, with 19th- and 20th-century paintings and sculpture by artists like Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, Leger and Picasso. “Inventions,” a large-scale installation of John L. Dreyfuss sculpture; “Lament,” Emilie Brzezinski’s largest bronze to date, both ongoing.

Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or guided tours Tues.-Thurs.

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., reservations required; call 202.338.3552 or e-mail visitorservices@kreeger museum.org. Guided tours Fri.-Sat. $10, seniors/ students/military $7, children. Under 12 free. Free parking. www.kreegermuseum.org. 2401 Foxhall Road NW, 202.337.3050 West of Map 1 B1 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/EAST BUILDING— Closed until Sept. 30 for renovations. Atrium with

Calder sculpture and Villareal LED passage remain open to the public. www.nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd & 4th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/WEST BUILDING— One

of the world’s finest collections of American and European paintings and sculpture dating from the 13th century, including “Ginevra de’ Benci,” this hemisphere’s only da Vinci painting. Marc Chagall’s “Orphée” mosaic in the sculpture garden. “In Celebration of Paul Mellon,” 80 items from the philanthropist’s gift collection, from watercolors to prints and illustrated books, through Sept. 18.

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contemporary life, through Jan. 1, 2017. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Gift shop, cafés, sculpture garden. www.nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8

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FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOME— Residence of the

19th-century orator and abolitionist. Tours available. Call or see website for times. Daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. www.nps.gov/frdo. 1411 W St. SE, 202.426.5961 Metro: Anacostia Map 1 B12 HILLWOOD— Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather

Post’s mansion and gardens, her czarist treasures, jewelry, portraits. “Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945,” artworks, lacquerware, jewelry and even furniture exemplifying this art form, through Jan. 1, 2017. Cafe and gift shop.

Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $18, seniors $15, college students $10, children (6-18) $5, under 6 free. Park on site, or take a cab. Guided, audio and printed tours of mansion and gardens plus “special access” tours. www.hillwoodmuseum.org. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (between Upton & Tilden sts.), 202.686.5807 North of Map 1 A4 MOUNT VERNON— George Washington’s plantation

house atop a hill by the Potomac River with 14 rooms furnished per a 1799 inventory, plus newly revealed “Chintz Room.” The first couple’s tomb, gardens, a blacksmith shop, a 16-sided treading barn and reconstructed slave cabin. High-tech Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum (closed until Oct. 1) and Education Center reveal the man. Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, accessible by special appt. or tour. Other tours include “National Treasure” and slave life. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, seniors $19, children (6-11) $10, under 6 free. Discount packages available. Admission price includes distillery and gristmill three miles away. www. mountvernon.org. Sixteen miles south of D.C. via G.W. Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, Va., 703.780.2000 Map 3 E3 PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S COTTAGE— Restored

retreat where Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation, site deemed a national monument

by President Bill Clinton in 2000. Education center.

Guided tours only, reservations online. “American

By Belief,” the 16th president’s immigration policies presented with the Immigration Reform and Control Act signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1986, ongoing. Mon.-Sat. first tour 10 a.m., last tour 3 p.m. Visitor Center 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.; Sun. first tour 11 a.m., last tour 3 p.m.

Visitor Center 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $15, military $12, children (6-12) $5. www.lincolncottage.org.

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TUDOR PLACE— Neoclassical (1816) Georgetown

mansion, home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter, and 5.5-acre gardens. National Historic Landmark with largest collection of George Washington’s personal items outside of Mount Vernon.

Garden tours ($3). Guided tours on the hour. Check website for bicentennial events. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. $10, seniors/college students/military $8, students (5-17) $3, under 5 free.

Self-guided garden-only tour $3. www.tudorplace. org. 1644 31st St. NW, 202.965.0400 Map 1 C2

Points of Interest BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION— Dedicated to the

Virgin Mary, the largest Roman Catholic basilica in North America and one of 10 largest in the world blends Byzantine and Romanesque architecture.

Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tours: free audio or guided Mon.-Sat. 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Sun. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Cafeteria, gift store, book shop, undercroft of over 70 chapels and oratories. www.nationalshrine.com. 400 Michigan Ave. NE, 202.526.8300 Metro: Brookland-CUA Map 1 A10 C&O CANAL— The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, an

18th-century commercial waterway, now serves as a national park. Towpath popular with joggers and bikers. The local section links Georgetown with the Potomac River’s Great Falls. Below M St. between 30th and 31st. www.nps.gov/choh. 1057 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, 202.653.5190 Map D3 DAR MUSEUM— HQ of the National Society of the

Daughters of the American Revolution. More than 30 rooms in period and regional styles, important genealogy library. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Tours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.2:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.dar.org/ museum. 1776 D St. NW, 202.628.1776 Map 1 F5 EASTERN MARKET— City’s oldest public market. Flea

market each Sunday (handmade jewelry, vintage linens, printing press letters). Produce, music, flowers, food. South Hall: Tues.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Flea: 10 a.m.5 p.m. Farmers’ Line: Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Fresh Tuesdays, smaller produce-only market: 3-7 p.m. www.easternmarket-dc.org. 7th & C sts. SE, 703.534.7612 Metro: Eastern Market Map 1 G11 FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY— World’s largest

collection of First Folios, a multimedia exhibit hall with film, active Globe-like theater (see Entertainment), concerts and Elizabethan garden. “Will & Jane: Shakespeare, Austen and the Cult of Celebrity,” examining fame through porcelain collectibles, branded merchandise and even gravestone rubbings related to these two giants of the written word, through Nov. 6. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free. Guided tours (Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.). Library for scholars only. Gift shop. www.folger.edu. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.4600 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND THE TEXTILE MUSEUM— Two museums

housed in connected structures. In the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection: nearly 1,000 printed artifacts documenting D.C.’s history from the 18th to 20th centuries. In the Textile Museum: Some 19,000 objects dating from 3000 BCE to the present. Workshops, lectures and films. “Your Next President...! The Campaign Art of Mark and

Rosalind Shenkman,” patriotic textiles, including an 1860 Lincoln/Hamlin campaign flag, illustrating the evolution of presidential electioneering, ongoing.

On the George Washington University campus.

Mon. and Wed.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. www.museum.gwu. edu. 701 21st St. NW, 202.994.5200 Metro: Foggy Bottom Map 1 E4 INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM— Dedicated to the

craft, practice and history of espionage around the world. Items like a WWII German Enigma cipher and an East German camera for seeing through walls. Exhibits on spy rings of World War II, Cold War spy games, intel training. “From Ballroom to Battlefield,” spy-tech tools, and “Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains,” more than 100 objects that trace villains, crooks and secret lairs from the Bond films, both ongoing. “Operation Spy,” guests assume the role of agent in this adrenaline-fueled mission. Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $21.95, seniors/ military/intelligence (with ID) $15.95, children 7-11 $14.95, under 6 free. Spy store on site. www.spy museum.org. 800 F St. NW, 202.393.7798 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 THE L. RON HUBBARD HOUSE— Free tours of the

Founding Church of Scientology as it looked when the author, aviator and humanitarian lived and worked here. Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. www.lron hubbard.org. 1812 19th St. NW, 202.797.9826 Metro: Dupont Circle Map C5 MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM— Touchable

wax figures and photo ops with Beatles, Madonna, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, Stephen Colbert, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Marilyn Monroe, Taylor Swift, Zac Efron. Presidents Gallery with all U.S. presidents plus first ladies Kennedy, Clinton, Obama. Hours vary. Check website for exact schedule. $22, children (4-12) $17.50. Buy online for discounts. www.madametussaudsdc.com. 1025 F St. NW (corner of 10th & F sts.), 866.823.9565 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM— Former U.S.

Pension Building (1887) showcases architecture, engineering, construction trades and design. “Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse,” mini abodes from the 1700s to the modern millennium, through Jan. 22, 2017. “Around the World in 80 Paper Models,” intricate cathedrals, hand-drawn castles and works smaller than a postcard, all constructed of paper; “PLAY WORK BUILD,” a hands-on block play area with digital interaction allowing visitors to move an entire wall of virtual blocks, both ongoing.

Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8, seniors/students/youth $5. Building tours daily at 11:30 a.m.,12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Cafe and gift shop. www.nbm.org. 401 F St. NW, 202.272.2448 Metro: Judiciary Square Map 1 E8 NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM— At National Rifle

Association HQ, 15 galleries span six centuries with historic rifles, pistols and displays on hunting.

Free. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. www.nramuseums. com. 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va., 703.267.1600 Map 3 D2 NEWSEUM— A 250,000-square-foot venue lauding

the free press. Artifacts include sections of Berlin Wall and historic front pages dating from the Civil War, plus 15 theaters, 15 galleries and 130 interactive stations. Pulitzer-Prize winners photo gallery, 9/11 memorial gallery and daily displays of front pages from every U.S. state. Hewlett-Packard New Media Gallery traces the digital news revolution. w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 21

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On screen: A 4-D (special effects) trip through defining journalistic moments. “1966: Civil Rights at 50,” tracing the roots of the Black Power movement from rural Alabama to Oakland, California, through Jan. 2, 2017. “CNN Politics Campaign 2016: Like, Share, Elect,” interactive displays connecting visitors to the campaign trail in real time, through Jan. 22, 2017. Ongoing: “Inside Today’s FBI,” how the bureau fights cyber crime and terrorism today; “Press Box: The History of Sports Reporting,” some of the greatest moments in athletics. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $22.95, seniors/military/students $18.95, children (7-18) $13.95, 6 and under free.

Discounts available for families, advance tickets online. www.newseum.org. 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 888.639.7386 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8

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U.S. BOTANIC GARDEN— Near the Capitol, North

America’s oldest botanic garden. Art Deco-era conservatory, jungle, orchid house, rare and endangered species. “Flora of the National Parks,” illustrations, paintings and photographs showcasing plants in America’s green spaces; “Flourish Inside and Out,” displays, tools and vignettes demonstrating how nature improves health and well-being, both through Oct. 2. Daily 10 a.m.5 p.m. Free. www.usbg.gov. 100 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.225.8333 Metro: Federal Center SW Map 1 G9 U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM— This 446-acre site has

specialty gardens, the former U.S. Capitol columns, the Arbor House Gift Shop (Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum (daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Visitor Center daily 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Grounds daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Visit by car recommended. www.usna.usda.gov. 3501 New York Ave. NE, 202.245.2726 Map C10 U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL— Plaza with lone sailor statue

honoring those who died in service leads to Naval Heritage Center with exhibits and theater (daily screenings). “Navy EOD: The World’s Most Capable Bomb Squad-Air, Land and Sea,” authentic bomb disposal suit, robot and history of IED weapons. Center: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial accessible 24 hours. Free. www.navymemorial.org.

701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.737.2300 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map F8 UNION STATION— Daniel Burnham-designed Beaux

Arts landmark, now a bustling Amtrak hub and bus depot with cafes, shops. Retail hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.unionstation dc.com. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.289.1908 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10 WASHINGTON HARBOUR—At the south end of

Georgetown, a bustling waterfront zone with a boardwalk, restaurants, D.C.’s largest outdoor ice skating rink in winter and views of Key Bridge and the Kennedy Center. www.thewashingtonharbour. com. 202.295.5007 Map 1 D2 WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL— World’s

sixth largest cathedral, Gothic-style “Church for National Purposes.” Woodrow Wilson’s grave.

Photographs by Colin Winterbottom document impact of 2011 earthquake. Parking, free on Sun. Guided tours daily (tower climb, gargoyle. Some free, check website). Gardens till dusk. $12, 17 and under $8, 5 and under free (no admission for Sun. tours). Gift shops. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m., Sun. (for services) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. www. nationalcathedral.org. 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.537.6200 North of Map 1 A1

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Dining September

Policy

Hank’s Pasta Bar

Jardenea

This hip 14th Street spot doubles the fun. In the downstairs restaurant, diners dig into globally inspired Latin American dishes like smoked duck with pineapples and plantains. In the upstairs lounge, they work off those calories by dancing the night away to the latest tunes. www.policydc.com. 1904 14th St. NW, 202.387.7654. Map 1 B6

Like the other outposts in chef Jamie Leeds’ culinary empire, the latest pays homage to her father in name. On the menu, find 13 house-made pastas (her favorite linguini and clams above), rosemary lamb chops and whole-roasted fish. www.hankspasta bar.com. 600 Montgomery St., Alexandria, Va., 571.312.4117. North of Map 2A A4

Inside the glamorous Melrose Georgetown Hotel, chef Nelson Erazo practices the farmto-fork ethos. Notable dishes? Grass-fed beef, Hawaiian sea bass with organic blue corn grits, and decadent desserts. A theater menu includes three courses for $44. www. melrosehoteldc.com/dining. 2430 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.955.6400. Map 1 D4

14th & U Corridor COMPASS ROSE— Global. Row house with well-

attended bar and step-down dining space for global street food: Georgian khachapuri, El Salvadorean pupusas, Turkish balik ekmek. Global wines, inventive cocktails. Private dinners for up to eight in a glam Bedouin-style tent. Sun.Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. www. compassrosedc.com. 1346 T St. NW, 202.506.4765 $$ Map 1 B6 DUKEM— Ethiopian. Expat haven for communal-

style, spice-rich kitfo, tibs, vegetarian dishes to scoop with spongy injera. VIP Bar with Ethiopian art. NFL on giant TV. Cultural show Wed. 7-10 p.m., live music Fri.-Sun. p.m. Sun. coffee ceremony and brunch buffet 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. (kitchen closes earlier). www.dukemrestaurant.com. 1114-1118 U St. NW, 202.667.8735 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$ Map 1 B7 KAPNOS— Greek. Star chef Mike Isabella turning out

grilled octopus, bronzino, phyllo pies, dishes to share and classic mezze, cocktails. Bar daily from 4 p.m. Tasting menu $65. Sun.-Wed. 5-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.kapnosdc.com. 2201 14th St. NW, 202.234.5000 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$-$$$ Map 1 A6 LE DIPLOMATE— French. From Philly’s Stephen Starr:

red banquettes, zinc-topped bar and a “garden room” for Michael Abt’s steak frites, foie gras “parfait,” lavender roast duck, Dover sole meuniere,

sorbets. Sun.-Tues. 5-10 p.m. Wed.Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www. lediplomatedc.com. 1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333 $$$ Map 1 C6

Adams Morgan

There’s a lot more going on this September.

Visit us online:

menu. Cocktails, beers on tap. Greenfriendly interior with wood from an Amish barn. Tues.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat till wheretraveler.com 10:30 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. Brunch weekends 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. www. mintwoodplace.com. 1813 Columbia Road NW, 202.234.6732 $$$ Map 1 A5

GRILL FROM IPANEMA— Brazilian. Alcy De Souza’s

authentic seafood stews, Brazilian paella and pastas, spiced shrimp, filet with Madeira wine sauce, chicken Copacabana, feijoada and caipirinhas served beneath “palm trees.” Sun. noon-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-10:30 p.m., Fri. till 11:30 p.m., Sat. noon-11:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. happy hour specials 4:307 p.m. Sat.-Sun. three-course brunch ($18.95; add $10 unlimited mimosas) noon-4 p.m. Live music second Sun. till 10 p.m. www.thegrillfromipanema. com. 1858 Columbia Road NW, 202.986.0757 $$ Map 1 A5 MADAM’S ORGAN— Soul Food. Live music nightly

at this rowdy bar where redheads get a half-price drink special. On the menu, traditional favorites like fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chops, mac and cheese. Pool tables, karaoke and rooftop bar.

Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www. madamsorgan.com. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 $-$$ Map 1 A5 MINTWOOD PLACE— American. Cedric Maupil-

lier’s classy comfort food (sustainable and local): escargot hush puppies, hanger steak, duck with hash browns, skillet chicken, brownie sundae. Kids

RUMBA CAFE— Latin. Amidst art of “the Latin Ameri-

can experience,” hearty soups, mole and snapper filets plus mojitos and caipirinhas. Bar, live music late: Thurs. tango, Fri. salsa, Sat. South American pop-rock, Sun. Cuban troubadour. Weekend brunch. Late-night menu Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and daily 4:30-midnight. Happy hour daily 4:307 p.m. www.rumbacafe.com. 2443 18th St. NW, 202.588.5501 $$ Map 1 A5

Alexandria, Va. BASTILLE— French. Upscale Parisian bistro and wine

bar with chef/owners Christophe and Michelle Poteaux’s locally inspired cuisine: cassoulet, duck a l’orange, entrecote Bearnaise. Prix fixe lunch (three courses, $29) and dinner (three-five courses, $39-$59) available. Artisanal cocktails, prized desserts. Famed sommelier Mark Slater. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. Weekend brunch. www.bastillerestaurant.com. 606 N. Fayette St., 703.519.3776 $$-$$$ Map 2A A3 BILBO BAGGINS— American. “Global restaurant”

with upstairs dining, Green Dragon pub with microbrews, martinis, “Hobbit” drink specials, TVs.

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Michael Armellino’s pizza, pastas, veal scaloppine, beef filet with Stilton, pork loin with chutney. Mon.Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 10:30 a.m. (brunch with Frodo’s French toast)-10:30 p.m. www.bilbo baggins.net. 208 Queen St., 703.683.0300 $$ Map 2A B5 BRABO— Belgian. Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel’s, Bras-

serie Beck) with smart chef Harper McClure helping Belgium meet America in grilled quail, duck carpaccio plus seven-course tastings ($80). Copper bar. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun.-Wed. 5-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. till midnight. www.braborestaurant. com. 1600 King St., 703.894.3440 Metro: King St. $$$ Map 2A B2 CHART HOUSE— Seafood. On waterfront with capital

views. Oysters, crab soup, yellow fin ahi, snapper Hemingway, prime rib, hot chocolate lava cake to pair with extensive list of wines and whiskeys.

Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (brunch till 2 p.m.). Happy hour weekdays 4-6:30 p.m. www.chart-house.com.

1 Cameron St., 703.684.5080 $$$ Map 2A B5 JOE THEISMANN’S— American. Redskins QB’s

longtime (c.1975) neighborhood grill and sports bar with ($) menu, star athlete portraits and TVs. Cozy booths for beer-battered fish and chips, pastas, scallops with polenta, filet mignon, crab cakes.

Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun brunch till 4 p.m.

Late-night menu. www.joetheismanns.com. 1800 Diagonal Road, 703.739.0777 Metro: King St. $$ Map 2A 2B

MOUNT VERNON INN— Southern. Candlelit dining

with George and Martha favorites hoecakes, peanut-chestnut soup plus bacon-cheddar burger, duck with apricot sauce, crab cakes, fried chicken, steaks. Children’s menu. Fireplace. Live music some nights. Hours may vary, though generally: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 48:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4:30-9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Weekend brunch. Happy hour Tues.-Fri. 4-8 p.m. in tavern/bar. Eight miles south of Alexandria at parkway terminus. www.mountvernon.org. George Washington Memorial Parkway, 703.780.0011 $$$$$ Map 3 E3 RESTAURANT EVE— American. Upscale bistro for

Cathal Armstrong’s prize-winning fare: à la carte ($$$$) foie gras terrine, Basque stew or tasting menu: five courses ($105), nine courses ($165), family-style Filipino ($65). Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.2 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. Bar and lounge late. www.restauranteve.com. 110 S. Pitt St., 703.706.0450 $$$$ Map 2A B4 SONOMA CELLAR—American. Out of an 1810 home,

husband-and-wife team Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck pouring bottles from the Golden State.

Welcoming upstairs dining room for small plates and rustic fare (pork chop braised in wine with figs, chicken au jus). Boxed lunches. Mon.-Wed. 4-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour weekdays 4-6:30 p.m. www.mysonomacellar. com. 207 King St., 703.566.9867 Metro: King St. $$$ Map 2A B5

Guidelines This directory by neighborhood lists restaurants that are Where® advertisers and others deemed worthy of attention. Virginia’s Old Town restaurants appear under Alexandria, and multiple-location restaurants appear under a selected, major branch.

Coordinates given after some venues refer to the maps on pages 36-39.

Dollar signs represent the restaurant’s prices for most, not necessarily all, of its entrées at dinnertime.

They do not reflect total meal costs. Lunch entrées tend to be lower. All major credit cards accepted, unless noted otherwise. $ = Most entrées $12 and under $$ = Most entrées $13-$20 $$$ = Most entrées $21-$32 $$$$ = Most entrées over $32 —Wheelchair accessibility

T.J. STONE’S— American. Neighborhood grill house

and taproom with stone fireplace, flat screens and patio. Plates small (sliders, wings) and big (BBQ with four sauces, rib eye, crab cakes) plus daily specials. Kids menu. Wines, beers. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.12:30 a.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Bar late. www. tjstones.com. 608 Montgomery St., 703.548.1004 Metro: Braddock Rd. $$-$$$ North of Map 2A 4A TRADEMARK— American. In the Westin, sophisti-

cated gastropub named for nearby patent office (famous inventor photos). Matthew Miller’s British spins on Bass Ale fish and chips, beer can chicken

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and grilled pork chop; Chris Balile’s inventive cocktails. Happy hour punch specials, bar late.

Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. from 7 a.m. www.trademarkdrinkandeat.com. 2080 Jamieson Ave., 703.253.8640 $$$ Map 2A C1 VERMILION— American. Lantern-lit townhouse with

fare by chef William Morris: sunchoke soup, turkey roulade, garlic-crusted fluke. Lounge with convex bar, plasma TV and often live music. Mon., Wed.Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.,Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.vermilionrestaurant.com. 1120 King St., 703.684.9669 $$$-$$$$ Map 2A B3 WAREHOUSE BAR & GRILL— American. Celeb carica-

tures, steaks, seafood, pasta, all-lump crab cakes, some Cajun accents by chef Sert Ruamthong.

Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. till 10:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.warehousebar andgrill.com. 214 King St., 703.683.6868 Metro: King St. $$-$$$ Map 2A B5 THE WHARF— Seafood. Since 1971, in a 200-year-old

warehouse near the river: lobster, steaks, catfish, mahi mahi, baked crab, shellfish tower, “cowboy” ribeye, po’ boys, pastas, Key lime chess pie. Kids menu. Bar. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. www.wharfrestaurant. com. 119 King St., 703.836.2836 Metro: King St. $$-$$$ Map 2A B5

Capitol Hill BELGA CAFE— Belgian. “Bit of Brussels on the Hill”

with mussels, frites, Flemish stew by Belgian native and “Top Chef” contender Bart Vandaele. 110 beers. Sat.-Sun. brunch. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. www.belgacafe. com. 514 8th St. SE, 202.544.0100 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11 CAFE BERLIN— German/European. In three former

town houses, traditional and light fare: schnitzels, pork medallions, goulasch, salmon. Housemade traditional cakes and tarts. German wines and beers. Popular patio. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (brunch till 3 p.m.) Lunch weekdays till 3 p.m. www. cafeberlin-dc.com. 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.543.7656 Metro: Union Station $$ Map 1 F10 GOOD STUFF EATERY— American. Top Chef

contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, old-fashioned shakes. Cell phone charging stations. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. www.goodstuffeatery.com. 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 $ Map 1 G10; 3291 M St. NW, 202.337.4663 2110 Map 1 D2; 2110 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663 Map 2 H7 THE MONOCLE RESTAURANT— American. Since

1960, Valanos family hosting politicos (JFK, Nixon and women senators) with crab cakes, oysters, rib eye, sides, classic desserts. Bar menu. Valet.

Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Weekends for private events only. www.themonocle.com. 107 D St. NE, 202.546.4488 Metro: Union Station $$$ Map 1 E10 ROSE’S LUXURY— American. Buzz-worthy, no-

AUTHENTIC. RUSTIC. ITALIAN. 1401 T St. NW (Corner of 14th St.)

202.827.4752 lupoverdedc.com

TUNNICLIFF’S TAVERN 222 7th Street SE 202.544.5680

MODERN AMERICAN CUISINE 1101 4th St. SW 202.488.0987 station4dc.com

reservations spot for dishes small (pork and lychee salad, popcorn soup with lobster, pasta $$) or family-style (smoked brisket, fried chicken $$$).

Upstairs bar (same food). Mon.-Thurs. 5:3010 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.rosesluxury.com.

717 8th St. SE, 202.580.8889 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11

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Chinatown/Penn Quarter CARMINE’S— Italian. Manhattan legend, now D.C.’s

largest restaurant (20,300 square feet). Family-style platters of calamari, pastas, chicken, steak and tiramisu. Well-priced wines, classic cocktails. Twolevel lounge, nine private rooms. Groups welcome.

Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m.

Bar later. Valet. www.carminesnyc.com. 425 7th St. NW, 202.737.7770 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Archives $$ Map 1 E8 CEDAR— American. “Field and stream in a polished

urban style.” Aaron McCloud’s got game (wild boar and venison), mushrooms and root vegetables, vegan options. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. Brunch Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. from 10 a.m. Bar menu/lounge late. Happy hour Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Three-course pre-theater or vegan menu ($35 each) Mon.-Sat. 5:30-7 p.m. www. cedardc.com. 822 E St. NW, 202.637.0012 Metro: Archives $$$ Map 1 E8 DBGB KITCHEN AND BAR— French. Daniel Boulud’s

bistro in CityCenterDC. Exec chef Ed Scarpone putting American accents to house-cured meats, seafood, burgers, even a suckling pig. Glass walls, casual bar, plates signed by celeb chef pals.

French-focused wine list, unique beers. www.dbgb. com/dc. 931 H ST. NW, 202.695.7660 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 D7 FIOLA— Italian. Beard-winning Fabio Trabocchi in his

own luxe “villa” with onyx mosaic, 50-seat bar serving lobster ravioli, ribeye, seafood. Themed tastings, three to six courses ($78-$130, wines extra).

Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:3010:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11:30 p.m. www.fioladc.com.

678 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.628.2888 Metro: Archives $$$ Map 1 F8 JALEO— Spanish. Tapas (60 hot and cold) and paella

by José Andrés and team. Spanish wines, sherries.

Hours vary by location. Weekday happy hour. www. jaleo.com. 480 7th St. NW, 202.628.7949 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Archives $$ Map 1 E8; 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md., Sat.-Sun. brunch, 301.913.0003 Map 4; 2250 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.8181 Map 2 H8 LEGAL SEA FOODS— Seafood. Famed for lobster,

raw bar, clam chowder, oysters, award-winning wine list. USA Today’s 2013 “Best Seafood Restaurant” in U.S. Happy hours Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m. and last hour. 7th Street has “racetrack bar” with boat hull ceiling, four flat screens. Hours vary by location. www.legalseafoods.com. 704 7th St. NW, 202.347.0007 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 E8; 2301 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va., 703.415.1200 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 MASTRO’S—Steakhouse. Upscale local outpost

of popular West Coast altar to beef with servers in white jackets. Wet-aged steaks and chops, seafood, sushi. Lobster mashed potatoes ($$$$), butter cake for two. Live music nightly. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. www.mastrosrestaurants.com. 600 13th St. NW, 202.347.1500 Metro: Metro Center $$$$ Map 1 E7 MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S— Seafood. Famed West

Coast restaurant with clubby quarters for fresh catches, oysters, draft beers, single malts. Hours vary by location. www.mccormickandschmicks. com. 1652 K St. NW, 202.861.2233 Metro: Farragut West $$$ Map 1 D6; 901 F St. NW, 202.639.9330

Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown Map 1 E7; Harborside at National Harbor, 145 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, Md., 301.567.6224; Reston Town Center, 11920 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va., 703.481.6600; 8484 Westpark Drive, McLean, Va., 703.848.8000; 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.6400 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 MOMOFUKU—Asian. Local outpost of prize-winning

chef David Chang’s popular NYC spot for pork buns, ramen noodles, “bo ssam” whole-roasted pork shoulder ($$$). Milk Bar desserts. Inside CityCenterDC. Sun.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.midnight. www.momofuku.com. 1090 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.602.1832 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$-$$$ Map 1 E7

Eat, Drink, SHAW

A world of flavors, steps from Chinatown, the Convention Center and U Street nightlife.

Use our free mobile app, DineinShaw, to see over 100 options.

OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM —Seafood. Swank

“oceanliner” where celebs, power lunchers go for fresh catches, including Alaskan halibut, Copper River salmon, Dover sole. Also crab cakes, steaks, oyster bar. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m. Valet $12. www. theoceanaire.com. 1201 F St. NW, 202.347.2277 Metro: Metro Center $$$ Map 1 E7 RASIKA— Indian. Beard-winner Vikram Sunderam

Authentic Chinese Food 1414 9th Street, NW | www.chaokudc.com

in open kitchen with griddle, barbecue, tandoori, curries. Pre-theater ($35), 100 wines; bar with exotic cocktails. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon.Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. www. rasikarestaurant.com. 633 D St. NW, 202.637.1222 $$ Map 1 F8 WOK AND ROLL—Asian. Once the Surratt House

where Lincoln assassins conspired, now authentic tastes of China plus a Japanese sushi bar, big screen, happy hour specials, upstairs private karaoke lounge. Daily 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour weekdays 5-8 p.m. Carryout and delivery. www.dc woknroll.com. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$ Map 1 E8

Downtown EQUINOX—American. Prize-winning Todd Gray pair-

ing wines to crab cakes with grits, grass-fed veal, vegan options. A la carte or multi-course tastings.

Pre-theater three-course $35. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.2 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. www.equinox restaurant.com. 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.331.8118 Metro: Farragut West $$$$ Map 1 E6 GORDON BIERSCH —Saloons & Pubs. In soaring

spaces of a former bank near Verizon Center, garlic fries, Cajun ahi tuna, BBQ ribs, pizza, steaks, pastas. Lagers brewed on-site. Sun. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Fri. till 12:30 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Also near Nationals Park with patio and flat screens. www.gordonbiersch. com. 900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown $$ Map 1 E7; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark Map 1 I10 MORTON’S —Steaks. Locals and power lunchers dig-

ging into porterhouse, New York strip, filet mignon, lobster. Hours vary by location. www.mortons.com.

1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.955.5997 Metro: Farragut West $$$ Map 1 D5; 3251 Prospect St. NW, 202.342.6258 Map 1 D2; 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.418.1444 Metro: Crystal City

Mid-Atlantic Regional Cuisine 122 Blagden Alley, NW 202-450-1015 | www.thedabney.com

“Sophisticated but not stuffy” - Washington Post

808 V Street, NW 202-847-4980 www.hazelrestaurant.com

French Wine Bar, Charcuterie & Cheese 1550 7th Street, NW | (202) 627-2988 www.lajambedc.com

601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 202-204-4480

Contemporary & Classic Italian www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpmitalian/dc

South of Map 2 H8 MXDC—Mexican. Prized celeb chef Todd English’s

hip, bustling ode to regional Mexican flavors near the National Mall. Inventive tacos ($), mole with soy-braised short ribs, ceviches, paella with

“Wicked good”

—Zagat

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lobster. Cocktails (several margaritas). Mon.-Thurs. noon-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Valet Thurs.-Sat. www.mxdcrestaurant.com. 600 14th St. NW, 202.393.1900 Metro: Metro Center $$-$$$ Map 1 E6 OCCIDENTAL GRILL & SEAFOOD —American. Leg-

endary spot with Rodney Scruggs and Scott Perry sending out duck breast, filet mignon and poached oysters, lobster bisque. Craft beers, cocktails.

Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Happy hour weekdays 4-7 p.m.

Valet $8 at Willard Hotel. www.occidentaldc.com.

1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.783.1475 Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle $$$$ Map 1 E6 OLD EBBITT GRILL —American. D.C.’s oldest saloon,

loved by politicos, celebs, media. Seafood, pastas, chili. Raw bar, oysters (matched with wines). Mon.Fri. 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sat. Sun. 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m. East of White House. Valet parking. www.ebbitt.com.

675 15th St. NW, 202.347.4801 Metro: Metro Center $$ Map 1 E6 THE PRIME RIB— Steaks. Zagat-rated No. 1 steak-

Dupont Circle

1825 Connecticut Ave. N.W. | 202.232.8466 Banquets • Catering • Dine In • To Go • Delivery bucadibeppo.com

house in D.C. with USDA prime cuts, lump crab cakes, lobster. “Civilized” supper club with lively bar, piano and bass nightly. Fine wines. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m. Jackets for men (provided) p.m. Free valet parking after 5 p.m. www.theprimerib.com. 2020 K St. NW, 202.466.8811 $$$ Map 1 D5

Dupont Circle ASIA 54—Asian. Sleek spot with temple-style art

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serving Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai favorites. Sushi bar with extensive menu and happy hour specials. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 7/27/16 2:1111:30 PM a.m.-11 p.m. Happy hour daily 4-7 p.m. www.asia54washington.com. 2122 P St. NW, 202.296.1950 Metro: Dupont Circle $$ Map 1 C4 BUCA DI BEPPO— Italian. “Immigrant Southern”

to-share pizza, pastas, chicken carbonara in two portion sizes. Over-the-top 1950s decor and reserve-ahead “Pope’s Room.” Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www. bucadibeppo.com 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.8466 Metro: Dupont Circle $$ Map 1 B5 INDIA GATE— Indian. Homestyle cooking by Mo-

hammed Rahman, alum of Bombay Club kitchen.

Chicken (tandoori, masala, butter), palak chaat.

Indian beers and lassis. Sun.-Fri. lunch buffet ($11).

Call for delivery. Mon.-Thurs. and Sun. 10:30 a.m.11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight. 2020 P St. NW, 202.293.1555 Metro: Dupont Circle $$ Map 1 C5 THE RIGGSBY—American. Retro-style digs inside the

Carlyle Hotel for Beard-winner Michael Schlow’s roast chicken, grilled shrimp, schnitzel. Classic and updated cocktails, wine list with 20 lesser-known bottles by the glass. Mon.-Fri. 7-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (kitchen closed 3-5 p.m.). Sat.Sun. from 8 a.m. www.theriggsby.com. 1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW, 202.234.3200 $$$ Map 1 B5 TABARD INN— American. Regional cuisine by Adrian

Martin’s Tavern has had the honor of serving every President from Harry S. Truman (Booth 6) to George W. Bush (Table 12).

On June 24, 1953, JFK proposed to Jackie in Booth 3.

202.333.7370 www.martinstavern.com 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Diday in one of city’s oldest continuously running hotels. Pastries by Dalo De LaPaz. Famed cocktails.

Fireplace lounge, parlors, courtyard. Live jazz Sat.Sun. p.m. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 6-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10 p.m. www.tabardinn.com. 1739 N St. NW, 202.331.8528 Metro: Dupont Circle $$$$$ Map 1 C5

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Fresh.

“Enchanted, casual atmosphere with real Old Town Charm.”

Foggy Bottom/West End BLUE DUCK TAVERN— American. Rammy-winner in

Tony Chi-designed digs, drawing Obamas, et al.

Regional produce, seafood, charcuterie, California wines. Mon.-Fri. 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. Luxe brunch Sat.-Sun. brunch. Patio for 45. www.blueducktavern.com. Park Hyatt Hotel, 1201 24th St. at M St. NW, 202.419.6755 $$$ Map 1 D4 CHALIN’S— Chinese. Mandarin, Szechuan and

Cantonese by chefs with a “century of experience.”

Modern takes on traditional soups, dumplings, seafood (20+ dishes), pork, duck, noodles. Vegetarian, low-sodium and low-fat items. Carryout and delivery. Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-10:25 p.m., Fri. till 10:45 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10:45 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.10:25 p.m. www.chalins.com. 1912 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.6000 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5

Local.

Voted D.C. area’s premier Wine Bar with:

EL CHALAN— Peruvian. D.C.’s oldest Peruvian cafe

with lomo saltado (filet strips with fried potato), South American-style paella, drawing World Bank crowd. Touted by Hispanic Magazine as among top 50 U.S. Latin restaurants. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., Sat. 1-10 p.m. www.elchalandc. com. 1924 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.2765 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5

Delicious.

Georgetown

208 Queen Street (703) 683-0300 www.bilbobaggins.net

Now that's catchy.

DAS— Ethiopian. In a light-filled town house, a favor-

ite of diplomats and Georgetowners for its authentic spicy or mild seafood (shrimp tibs), chicken (doro wat, infillay), injera, stews, African beers, honey wine. Vegetarian entrees. Patio in good weather. Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m. www.dasethiopian. com. 1201 28th St. NW, 202.333.4710 $$ Map 1 D3 FIOLA MARE— Seafood. Prized chef Fabio Traboc-

chi’s riverside digs with Brinn Sinnott at the helm.

Oysters, Maine lobster, calamari-squid ink risotto, whole fish deboned at table. Cocktails to mocktails. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun. till 3 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-10:30 p.m., Fri. till 11 p.m., Sat. 511 p.m., Sun. 5-9:30 p.m. Valet. www.fiolamaredc. com. 3050 K St. NW, 202.628.0065 $$$ Map 1 D3

• Large variety available by the glass • 12 microbrews on tap • Over 100 bottled styles and flavors of craft brews from around the world.

MARCEL’S— French. Prized chef Robert Wiedmaier’s

elegant restaurant for Alaskan seafood, wild game.

Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. till 9:30 p.m. Bar. Live jazz Fri.-Sat. Valet parking ($10).

Pre-theater three-course ($65) includes car to Kennedy Center. www.marcelsdc.com. 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.296.1166 $$$ Map 1 D4

• 150 of the world’s best vintages

Experience the Passion...

202.337.8855 www.SeaCatchRestaurant.com

THE GRILL ROOM— American. Beard winner Frank

Ruta’s seasonal menu in elegant dining room by the canal. Hand-cut bone-in meats, seafood, tableside preparations. Champagne from a trolley.

The Rye Bar for cocktails. Patio in season. Daily breakfast, lunch till 2:30 p.m.; Sun.-Thurs 5:3010 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m. www.rosewood hotels.com. 1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2415 $$$$ Map 1 D3 MARTIN’S TAVERN— American. Since 1933, Kenned-

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING Georgetown - On the water 1054 31st Street, NW Washington, DC

ys (JFK to Joe), celebs and Georgetown friends say “Meet me at Martin’s.” Mussels, Brunswick stew, clam chowder, pot roast, pastas, chops, prime rib.

Daily chef’s specials. Shaded patio, weather permitting. Ask to see memorabilia. Mon.-Thurs.

11 a.m.-1:30 a.m., Fri. till 2:30 a.m., Sat. 9 a.m.2:30 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1:30 a.m. www.martinstavern. com. 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370 $$$$$ Map 1 D2

that Gordon Biersch puts into their made-from-scratch food and award-winning beers brewed fresh onsite.

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SEA CATCH— Seafood. On site of Hollerith’s 19th-

century tabulator (later IBM), exceptional (never frozen) seafood served beside C&O Canal. Raw bar, wild Burgundy escargot, crab cakes, Maine lobsters plus filet mignon, rich sides. Elixir martinis, happy hours. Fireplaces. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.3 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m. Free parking. www.seacatch restaurant.com. On courtyard at 1054 31st St. NW, 202.337.8855 $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D3 TONY & JOE’S— Seafood. Expanded interiors, cool

patio and grand harbor views. Bouillabaisse, soft shell crabs, fish from the grill ($$$), filet mignon, Maine lobster ($$$$). Bar late. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. buffet ($45 champagne, mimosa) till 3 p.m. www.tonyandjoes.com.

3000 K St. NW, 202.944.4545 $$$$ Map 1 D3

1228 11th St. NW, 202.312.5570 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D7

THE DABNEY—American. Jeremiah Langhorne’s

Shaw 1905 BISTRO— American. Mellow bistro with vintage

decor and Joel Hatton’s deviled eggs, hushpuppies, Angus burger, shrimp and grits, hanger steak, mussels. Absinthe cocktails, local beers. Roof deck and bar late. Stairs. Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5:30-9 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. Happy hour specials. www.1905dc.com. 1905 9th St. NW, 202.332.1905 $$-$$$ Map 1 B7 CONVIVIAL—American. Star chef Cedric Maupillier’s

French-accented cafe-style food (bouillabaisse with catfish, “coq au vin” fried chicken). Mon.Thurs. 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10:30 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-9 p.m. www.convivialdc. com. 801 O St. NW, 202.525.2870 $$ Map 1 C8

Mount Vernon Square ALTA STRADA— Italian. Prized chef Michael Schlow

CHAO KU— Chinese. Hip fast-casual spot for inven-

paying homage to Italian classics like Bolognese, roasted branzino. Crudo bar, thin-crust pizzas.

Sun.-Thurs. 5-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11:30 p.m. www.altastrada-cityvista.com. 465 K St. NW, 202.629.4662 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D8 TORTINO RESTAURANT— Italian. Longtime D.C. chef

Noé Canales’ soulful modern Tuscan fare (black ink crab ravioli, osso buco lamb shank) in a warm and welcoming space. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri-Sat. 5-11 p.m. Happy hour weekdays 5-7 p.m. www.tortinorestaurant.com.

www.chercherrestaurant.com. 1334 9th St. NW, 202.299.9703 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $ Map 1 C7

tive twists on Chinese take-out. Salt and pepper chicken wings, “Chinese burger” (lamb, pork or veggie) and “Tower of Power” laden with wokfried spare ribs, pork two ways and condiments.

Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat till 10:30 p.m. www.chaokudc.com. 1414 9th St. NW, 202.319.9375 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $ Map 1 C7 CHERCHER— Ethiopian. Friendly, casual restaurant

serving popular and authentic dishes like doro wet (chicken stew) and yebeg wet (lamb stew).

Vegetarian options, Ethiopian coffee. Spices for sale. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. noon-11 p.m.

rustic digs in hip Blagden Alley for open hearth cooking with ingredients from a rooftop garden.

Menu changes daily. Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 510 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. www.thedabney.com.

122 Blagden Alley, 202.450.1015 $$-$$$ Map 1 D7 HAZEL—American. Chef Rob Rubba’s globally

inspired “medium” plates in festive digs. Charcoalgrilled branzino, “gnocchi bokki” pork and kimchi ragu. Tasting-style menus, Peking duck revamped.

Eclectic wines, inventive desserts. Daily 5 p.m.close. www.hazelrestaurant.com. 808 V St. NW, 202.847.4980 $$ Map 1 B7 KINSHIP—American. Chef Eric Ziebold’s elegant

“casual” sister to Metier (below) for mushroom torchon, lobster French toast. Soufflé, salted caramel peanut bar. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. Daily 5:30-10 p.m. www.kinshipdc. com. 1015 7th St. NW, 202.737.7700 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D8 LA JAMBE— French. Paris native’s recently opened

graffitied wine bar pouring liquid sustenance (French-only wine list, cocktails with French bitters).

Bar menu of charcuterie, cheeses, house-made rillettes, salad and sandwiches. Tues.-Sun. 5 p.m.close. www.lajambedc.com. 1550 7th St. NW, 202.627.2988 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $$ Map 1 C8

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GERMAN CUISINE

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DC’s FIRST AUTHENTIC PERUVIAN RESTAURANT AUTHENTIC SZECHUAN, MANDARIN & CANTONESE CUISINE

Dine-in ~ Carry-out ~ Delivery ~ Online Ordering

WEEKEND BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS LIVE MUSIC • ART EXHIBITION HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY: 4–7pm TUESDAYS: 1/2 PRICE BOTTLE WINE – 7pm www.rumbacafe.com facebook.com/RumbaCafeDC twitter.com/RumbaCafeDC 2443 18th Street NW Washington DC – Adams Morgan 202-588-5501

1924 I Street, NW Washington, DC

Near Farragut West and Foggy Bottom

Reservations: 202-293-2765 www.elchalandc.com

1912 I (Eye) St. NW 202.293.6000 www.chalins.com

We invite you to our cozy restaurant on Capitol Hill where you’ll enjoy authentic German cuisine and beer.

Enjoy our outdoor patio, weather permitting.

Just a short walk from Union Station in a brick rowhouse

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322 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington, DC 202.543.7656 cafeberlin-dc.com

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A unique Latin American Style restaurant and bar known for its fine Latin American cuisine and ambience in the heart of Adams Morgan, one of Washington DC’s multicultural neighborhoods. Come visit us for great bar drinks, fantastic food, authentic live music and frequent presentations of Latin American inspired Art.

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DINING Authentic Ethiopian Restaurant

Beef, Lamb & Vegetarian Specialties 1334 9th Street, NW 202-299-9703 www.chercherrestaurant.com

METIER—American. In a historic 1907 building, Eric

Ziebold’s exclusive restaurant below sister spot Kinship, accessible via private elevator. Sevencourse tasting menu “influenced by seasons, travel, culture and history” preceded by hors d’oeuvres in salon with fireplace. Jackets for men. Reservations required. Tues.-Sat. dinner only. www.metierdc. com. 1015 7th St. NW, 202.737.7500 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$$ Map 1 D8

STEAK BLUE CRAB

RED TOQUE CAFE— Indian. Casual grill for samosas,

POLITICOS

kabobs, biryani, baklava, chai and lassi. Small plates and full with rice, salad, curried vegetable and naan. Wi-Fi. Catering trays for 12 or 25 diners.

Lebanese dishes in Georgetown locale. Hours vary by location. www.redtoquecafe.com. 1701 6th St. NW, 202.588.5516 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $-$$ Map 1 B8; 1003 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.847.3476 Map 1 D2

THE MONOCLE RESTAURANT CAPITOL HILL

ZAGAT #1 STEAKHOUSE

RPM— Italian. Sexy spot by celeb couple Giuliana

and Bill Rancic (she a Bethesda, Md. native) for housemade pastas (some with high-end flourishes), steaks, seafood, raw bar for crudo.

Salted caramel and vanilla gelato cake, flambéed tableside. Gluten-free menu. 20 wines by the glass.

Mon.-Thurs. 4-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight. www. rpmrestaurants.com/dc. 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.204.4480 $$-$$$ Map 1 D8 TASTY BURGER—American. Local outpost of

Boston-based group for grass-fed beef burgers with all the fixins (their own spicy ketchup among condiments), plus hot dogs, chicken nuggets and sandwiches, salads. Beer (30), wine, cocktails, sodas (“cheerwine” cherry) and milkshakes. In new Atlantic Plumbing lofts. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.tastyburger.com. 2108 8th St. NW, 202.768.9292 $ Map 1 B8

Waterfront ODYSSEY— Dining Cruises. Glass-enclosed vessel

with live band, monumental views. Three-course lunch, dinner. Three-hour dinner departures: Mon.-Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m. Twohour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. Call for prices. Allow time for boarding.

Holiday and specialty cruises. www.odysseycruises. com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

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Romagna cuisine with water views. Grilled meats, pastas, salumi, burrata. House-made gelati. Lunch plus Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., bar from 4 p.m. www.osteriamorini.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.0660 Metro: Navy Yard-Ballpark $$$ Map 1 I11 SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON— Dining Cruises. Three-

level yacht-style vessel with rooftop lounge and lunch/dinner buffet. DJ, dancing, miles of views.

Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.; three-hour dinner departures: Mon.-Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m. Callfor prices. www.spiritofwashington.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

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and cool bar with bites. Char-grilled octopus, pizza, pastas, crab cakes, chops, 23 wines by the glass.

Sat.-Sun. brunch with bottomless cocktails. Live jazz first and last Sun. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. Late-night menu, weekend brunch till 3 p.m. www.station4dc.com.

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Entertainment September

Ford’s Theatre

Republic Restoratives

The Hamilton

At this historic venue where President Lincoln was assassinated, the show goes on.

And from Sept. 2 to Oct. 9, it’s an especially uplifting one. The new musical “Come From Away” takes inspiration from a Newfoundland town the week after 9/11, when goodwill brightened the darkness. www.fords. org. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833. Map 1 E7

This distillery, the first women-owned one in D.C.’s buzzing craft liquor scene, opened in May. Pia Carusone and Rachel Gardner’s initial offering? “Civic” vodka, which visitors sample in cocktails Thursday through Sunday in the Ivy Room (above). www. republicrestoratives.com. 1369 New York Ave. NE, 202.733.3947. Map 1 B12

In the classy basement of this restaurant named for the now-trendy founding father, music buffs savor tasty fare along with local bands and national acts. This month’s lineup includes Howard Jones Sept. 3, Chopteeth AfroFunk Big Band Sept. 9 and John Scofield Sept. 25. www.thehamiltondc.com.

600 14th St. NW, 202.787.1000. Map 1 E6

Theater & Dance For what’s on stage: www.theatrewashington.org; for discount tickets: www.ticketplace.org

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tions in three theaters. “The Little Foxes,” Lillian Hellman’s drama of greed and sibling rivalry here starring Marg Helgenberger Sept. 23-Oct. 30.

Catwalk Cafe with dishes inspired by current shows. www.arenastage.org. 1101 6th St. SW, 202.488.3300 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

Winner of the 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award with two stages for the Bard and other playwrights. In Lansburgh Theatre, “Romeo & Juliet,” Shakespeare’s romantic masterpiece Sept. 13-Nov. 6. www.shakespearetheatre.org. Harman, 610 F St. NW; Lansburgh, 450 7th St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8

FOLGER THEATRE At Folger Shakespeare Library,

SIGNATURE THEATRE Contemporary plays and

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an Elizabethan-style theater presenting classic plays and concerts. “Sense and Sensibility,” a new production of Jane Austen’s treasured tale Sept. 13Oct. 30. www.folger.edu. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.7077 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 KENNEDY CENTER The complex, a living memorial

to John F. Kennedy. The Washington Ballet: 40th Anniversary Celebration narrated by Julie Kent and showcasing favorite repertory works Sept. 30; “Shear Madness,” long-running whodunit comedy with audience playing detective, ongoing. www. kennedy-center.org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY Led by Ari Roth and

focusing on socially relevent works. “Satchmo at the Waldorf,” a one-man play that imagines Louis Armstrong’s reminiscing in a swanky dressing room after one of his last shows through Oct. 2.

musicals. “Jelly’s Last Jam,” the Tony-winning musical about Jelly Roll Morton starring jazz pianist Mark G. Meadows and featuring singer Nova Y. Payton through Sept. 11; “The Gulf,” a world premiere comedy set in the Alabama Delta Sept. 13Nov. 6. www.sigtheatre.org. 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703.820.9771 South of Map 2 H5 THEATER J Plays responding to the Jewish cultural

legacy. “The Last Schwartz,” a comedy about family dysfunction Sept. 7-Oct. 2. www.theaterj. org. 1529 16th St. NW, 800.494.8497 Metro: Dupont Circle (six blocks) Map 1 C6 WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE Unconventional

plays of ideas. “Collective Rage: A Play in Five Boops,” an absurdist romantic comedy following five women named Betty Sept. 12-Oct. 9. www. woollymammoth.net. 641 D St. NW, 202.393.3939 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8

Concerts & Opera Select shows listed; see websites for full schedules.

EAGLEBANK ARENA George Mason University center for sporting events and concerts.

Newsboys Sept. 17; Marc Anthony Sept. 30. www. eaglebankarena.com. 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va., 703.993.3000 Map 3 D2 ECHOSTAGE In an emerging neighborhood, a

30,000-square-foot venue for electronic dance music and other genres. Standing room, bottleservice tables to reserve. High-tech sound and visuals. Alesso Sept. 4; Melanie Martinez Sept. 22; Glass Animals Sept. 25. www.echostage.com.

2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, 202.503.2330 Metro: New York Ave-Gallaudet U (free shuttle) KENNEDY CENTER The national memorial to the

35th president. Washington National Opera: “The Marriage of Figaro” Sept. 22-Oct. 2; National Symphony Orchestra: Season Opening Gala Concert with pianist Lang Lang Sept. 25. Free shows daily at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage. Also cafe, restaurant, gift shops. www.kennedy-center.org.

2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy BottomGWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 STRATHMORE Scenic acres in Maryland, base of

the National Philharmonic and second home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Angelique Kidjo Sept. 9; Culture Club Sept. 11; National Philharmonic: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Sept. 17-18;

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Brian Wilson Sept. 20; BSO: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 Sept. 24; BSO: “Carmina Burana” Sept. 29. www.strathmore.org. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor Map 3 B3

BARMINI— Adjoining his experimental Minibar,

celeb chef José Andrés’ sleek cocktail spot with 100-plus original creations and fresh takes on classics. Reservations recommended. Tues.-Thurs.

6 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.minibarby joseandres.com. 855 E St. NW, 202.393.4451 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7

U.S. NAVY BAND— Free concerts by the U.S. Navy’s

six performing ensembles at venues around the area, including National Harbor. See website for schedule. www.navyband.navy.mil.

BLUEJACKET— In a 1919 warehouse, a buzzing brew-

ery headed by Greg Engert. Rotating selection of 20 beers plus five cask ales. On-site bar, tasting room and Arsenal restaurant. Tours Fri.-Sat. www. bluejacketdc.com. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.524.4862 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10

VERIZON CENTER— Penn Quarter/downtown arena for sports and shows. Kanye West Sept. 8; AC/DC Sept. 17; Amy Schumer Sept. 23. www.

verizoncenter.com. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8

COLUMBIA ROOM—The new incarnation of spirits

guru Derek Brown’s award-winning cocktail bar.

Tasting room (by reservation) with seasonal drinks and amuse-bouches, spirits library (a la carte) and open-air terrace. Tues.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 1:30 a.m. www.columbiaroomdc.com.

124 Blagden Alley NW, 202.316.9396 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq-Convention Center Map 1 C7

WOLF TRAP— America’s only national park for

the performing arts. Music and dance at Filene Center with open-air pavilion, lawn for picnicking.

Chicago Sept. 1; Don Henley Sept. 7-8; Bryan Adams Sept. 9; “Weird Al” Yankovic Sept. 11. www.wolftrap.org. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va., 703.255.1900 Map 3 C3

Bars & Lounges

EIGHTEENTH STREET LOUNGE— Home to its own

music label and occupying the top three floors of a turn-of-the-century town house (think fireplaces, back deck), the venue attracts musicians and an international crowd. Cover charge after 9:30 p.m. (up to $20). Tues.-Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. www.eighteenthstreetlounge.com. 1212 18th St. NW, 202.319.1580 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5

2 BIRDS 1 STONE— Under Doi Moi restaurant, an

intimate cocktail den with six selections (in quirky glassware) that rotate regularly. Also bar bites like Vietnamese dumplings sent down from upstairs. www.2birds1stonedc.com. 1800 14th St. NW (entrance on S St.) Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6

FAST EDDIE’S— Casual venue for sports on TV

with happy hour specials 3-8 p.m.: Mon. half-price burgers, Tues. $2 sliders, Wed. $2 nachos, Thurs.

50-cent wings, Fri. $3 Absolut vodka cocktails, Sun. half-price pizza. Karaoke Fri. and Sat. nights. www.fasteddies.com. 1520 K St. NW, 202.638.6800 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D6 THE GIBSON— Hidden lounge brings a speakeasy

vibe to 14th Street. Cozy ambiance, patio and housemade cocktails. Many seats held for reservations, so call ahead or reserve online. Daily from 6 p.m. www.thegibsondc.com. 2009 14th St. NW, 202.232.2156 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6 GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY— Soaring space in a

former bank serves lagers brewed on-site according to an old German law. International menu. Also a location near Nationals Park. Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.gordonbiersch.com.

900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 HEIST— A subterranean lair of “lighthearted

delinquency” with faux valuables in display cases and reproductions of infamous stolen paintings.

Crime-themed cocktails, champagne and fine spirits. Tues.-Thurs., Sun. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www.heistdc.com. 1802 Jefferson Pl. NW, 202.450.2126 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5 H STREET COUNTRY CLUB— Indoor diversions: mini-

golf, Skee-Ball, shuffleboard and pool, available by the hour. Roof deck, Mexican fare and margaritas

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made from 20-plus tequilas. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.1 a.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. www.thehstreetcountryclub.com.

1335 H St. NE, 202.399.4722 Map 1 D12 JACK ROSE— Saloon with dining room, cigars and

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1,400 kinds of liquor (emphasis on whiskey) lining the shelves. Prohibition Bar, Whiskey Cellar and open-air roof terrace with seasonal tiki bar.

Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www. jackrosediningsaloon.com. 2007 18th St. NW, 202.588.7388 Map 1 B5 POV— Glamorous hot spot with rooftop terrace

atop the W Hotel. Panoramic views of White House, Washington Monument and across the river to Arlington. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. www.wwashingtondc.com/ pov. 515 15th St. NW, 202.661.2400 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E6 PX LOUNGE— An elegant 1920s-style speakeasy in a

historic town house (a blue lantern marks the spot), where spirits master Todd Thrasher and team mix cocktails. Reservations recommended. Wed.-Thurs.

6 p.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 1:30 a.m. www.barpx. com. 728 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.299.8384 Metro: King Street Map 2A B4 THE RYE BAR— Handsome lounge in the Rosewood

Washington D.C. hotel with a selection of rare rye whiskeys, plus cocktails, wine and small bites.

Outdoor patio beside the C&O Canal. Daily 2 p.m.midnight. www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ washington-dc. 1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2400 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (1 mile) Map 1 D3 SHELLY’S BACK ROOM— For cigar aficionados, a

casual but elegant tavern with a state-of-the-art air-ventilation system. Lunch, dinner and late-night menus plus premium cigars and rare whiskeys.

Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. www.shellysbackroom. com. 1331 F St. NW, 202.737.3003 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 TG CIGARS & LOUNGE— Near Washington Conven-

tion Center, a smoker’s lounge and full-service shop offering familiar and boutique brands plus accessories (cutters, lighters, ashtrays). Mon.Thurs. 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 2:30 a.m., Sun. noon-12:30 a.m. www.tgcigar.com. 1118 9th St. NW, 202.289.8684 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq Map 1 D7 VINOTECA WINE BAR & BISTRO— Intimate space for

sampling 100-plus wines from around the globe, comfort food and small plates. Daily happy hour specials and back patio with bocce court in warm months. www.vinotecadc.com. 1940 11th St. NW, 202.332.9463 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7 WOK AND ROLL KARAOKE— Above a Chinese-

Japanese restaurant, state-of-the-art private karaoke rooms with 90,000 songs in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. www. wokandrolldc.com. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8

Game Room THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM— Based on popular

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mobile phone games, a real-life puzzler in which teams of up to 20 people have 60 minutes to find clues and escape a locked room. $28/person. www.thegreatescaperoom.com. 1730 Connecticut Ave. NW (basement level), 202.930.1843 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B4

Gentlemen’s Clubs ARCHIBALD’S— Showgirls on two stages every

night. (four stages Fri.-Sat.) Sports on TV. Lunch specials Mon.-Fri.; dinner till late (wings, steaks). VIP Lounge for private meetings and events, including bachelor and bachelorette parties. Valet parking day and night. www.archibalds.com. 1520 K St. NW, 202.737.2662 Metro: McPherson Sq Map 1 D6 PAPER MOON— Suburban club with a roster of 100

showgirls. Discounts for bachelor parties and other groups. Mon.-Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. 2 p.m.3 a.m. www.papermoonclub.com. 6315 Amherst Ave., Springfield, Va., 703.866.4160 Map 3 E2

Music Clubs Select shows listed; see websites for full schedules.

9:30 CLUB— Frequent winner of nightclub of the

year. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. Diggy Simmons Sept. 4; Echo & The Bunnymen Sept. 9; Young the Giant Sept. 12-14; Princess featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum Sept. 25. www.930.com. 815 V St. NW, 202.265.0930 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7 BLUES ALLEY— Tucked in a Georgetown alley, this

jazz supper club has showcased artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Byrd and Eva Cassidy since 1965.

Chris Thomas King Sept. 1-4; Eliane Elias Sept. 1518; Roy Ayers Sept. 22-25. www.bluesalley.com.

1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.4141 Map 1 D3 THE HOWARD THEATRE— A 1910 landmark that

helped launch the careers of Marvin Gaye and The Supremes. Richard Bona Sept. 6; Amel Larrieux Sept. 17; Gospel Brunch with the Harlem Gospel Choir Sept. 18; Peter Cincotti Sept. 28. www.thehowardtheatre.com. 620 T St. NW, 202.803.2899 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 B8 MADAM’S ORGAN— Live music nightly at this

rowdy Adams Morgan bar where redheads get a half-price drink special. Soul food, pool tables, karaoke and a rooftop bar. One Nite Stand every Mon., Clusterfunk every Tues., The Human Country Jukebox Band every Wed., The Johnny Artis Band every Thurs. www.madamsorgan.com. 2461 18th St. NW, 202.667.5370 Map 1 A5 U STREET MUSIC HALL— Basement dance club with

DJs and live music, a 1,200-square-foot corkcushioned dance floor and two full bars. Bibi Bourelly Sept. 2; Sleigh Bells Sept. 7; Krewella Sept. 15; Tourist Sept. 21; Le Youth Sept. 29. www.ustreetmusichall.com. 1115A U St. NW, 202.588.1880 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7

Sports Only home games listed.

WASHINGTON MYSTICS— D.C.’s WNBA team shoots for the hoop. Chicago Sky Sept. 7; Seattle Storm Sept. 9; Indiana Fever Sept. 11; Connecticut Sun Sept. 18. www.wnba.com/mystics. Verizon Center,

601 F St. NW, 877.324.6671 Metro: Gallery PlChinatown Map 1 E8 WASHINGTON NATIONALS— D.C.’s MLB team at

bat in its state-of-the-art riverside stadium. Atlanta Braves Sept. 5-7; Philadelphia Phillies Sept. 8-11; New York Mets Sept. 12-14; Arizona Diamondbacks Sept. 26-29; Miami Marlins Sept. 30-Oct. 2. www. nationals.com. Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, 202.675.6287 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10

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Washington Photo Safari

Potomac Riverboat Co.

National Harbor, Md.

Shutterbugs get a twofer on these outings where E. David Luria and his team share photo tips and history lessons. Options range from Monuments and Memorials, which includes the White House (above), to Early Morning at the National Zoo and Georgetown at Night. From $79. www. washingtonphotosafari.com. 202.669.8468.

Since 1974, this family-owned enterprise has been enticing folks to head to the river.

There, they climb aboard vessels for sightseeing tours, canine cruises, taxi service and, on game days, the baseball boat to Nationals Park. For details and dock locations (Alexandria, Va., above), see www. potomacriverboat.com. 703.684.0580.

On the Potomac River 11 miles south of D.C., this 300-acre zone bustles with boaters, shoppers and diners. Have kids in tow?

There’s plenty for them, too. With a colorful carousel, climbable artwork, “pirate” cruises and amazing views from the Capital Wheel, a visit here becomes a family affair. www. nationalharbor.com. 877.628.5427. Map 3 D4

Neighborhoods

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ADAMS MORGAN— Restaurants, funky shops and

bars in this international area known for adventurous nightlife and global cuisine. Main drags: 18th Street and Columbia Road NW. Map 1 A5 ALEXANDRIA (OLD TOWN), VA.— Flanking the Po-

tomac, restored 18th- and 19th-century row houses holding museums, galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. www.visitalexandriava.com. Map 2A CAPITOL HILL— Marble Congressional offices and

19th-century residences. At Eastern Market, crafts and food. North of the Capitol, Union Station with a busy Amtrak depot, shops and cafes. Map 1 F11 DUPONT CIRCLE— Galleries, restaurants, shops and

nightlife around a central fountain by Daniel Chester French, plus The Phillips Collection art gallery and Gilded Age mansions. Map 1 C5 GEORGETOWN— Centered at M Street and Wiscon-

sin Avenue NW, D.C.’s oldest neighborhood, where brick row houses coexist with high-end shops, restaurants and bars. On Circulator bus route. www. georgetowndc.com. 202.298.9222 Map 1 C2 H STREET NE— Between 3rd and 14th streets NE,

an emerging zone of restaurants, music clubs and bars, plus the Art Deco-style Atlas Performing Arts Center. www.hstreet.org. Map 1 E11-12 PENN QUARTER— North of Pennsylvania Avenue,

with restaurants, retail, Shakespeare Theatre, Smithsonian art museums, Verizon Center and

Chinatown’s ornate arch at 7th and H streets NW. Map 1 E8 SHAW—Along 7th and 9th streets NW

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between Mount Vernon Square and Florida Avenue, hot spot with top restaurants, bars and The Howard Theatre. www. shawmainstreets.org. 202.265.7429 Map 1 C7-8 U ST./LOGAN CIRCLE/14TH ST.— Bars, shops and

cafes along U Street NW between 9th and 17th.

Theaters, hip eateries and galleries on 14th Street NW between N and Florida. Map 1 B6-C7 WATERFRONT— On Southeast Waterfront, the Navy

Museum, Yards Park and the MLB Nationals Park; on Southwest Waterfront, seafood restaurants, dinner cruises and Arena Stage. Map 1 H8-I11 WOODLEY PARK— Cafes, restaurants, shops, the

National Zoo and Art Deco-era Uptown Theater along Connecticut Avenue from Calvert Street to Cleveland Park. 202.966.5400 North of Map 1 A4

Tours and Transport BIG BUS TOURS— Capital views from the enclosed

first level or open upper deck on four routes of this hop-on, hop-off narrated tour. From $35, children from $20. www.bigbustours.com. 877.332.8689 BIKE AND ROLL— Guided tours by bike and Segway,

plus bike rentals. Five locations: National Mall, Gallery Place, Union Station, Old Town Alexandria (Va.) and Smithsonian. See website for details. www.bikeandrolldc.com. 202.842.2453

CITY SIGHTS DC— Hop-on, hop-off tours

(day and night) on double-decker buses with open tops. Narration offered in 11 languages. $35-$80, children $25-$70. www.citysightsdc.com. 202.650.5444

D.C. BY FOOT— Name-your-price walking tours of the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery and several neighborhoods (special: Ghosts of Georgetown, $20). www. dcbyfoot.com. 202.370.1830 DC CIRCULATOR— Daily bus system running six

routes, including a National Mall loop. Buses arrive every 10 minutes. $1, children under 5 free. www. dccirculator.com. 202.962.1423 Map 1 ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES— Narrated excursions to

George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, plus dining and entertainment with panoramic views. www.entertainmentcruises.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8 SENATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES—With

vehicles ranging from sedans to limos and buses, shuttling passengers to and from airports, meetings, events. Also private sightseeing tours. www. senatetransportationservices.com. 888.556.5331 WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY— Metrorail and Metrobus services.

See website for “Trip Planner” and SafeTrack maintenance schedule. Metrorail fares $1.75-$5.90; rechargeable SmarTrip card $2. See Metrorail map on page 37. www.wmata.com. 202.637.7000

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[WHERE INSIDE]

Washington Your Way

Luxury Traveler

Romantic

Outdoors Enthusiast

Visitors looking for indulgent experiences find plenty in the land of lobbyists and lawyers.

Though she was neither, cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post amassed a legendary collection of art, antiques and even clothing while living at (1) Hillwood. Today, her grand estate is a museum with 13 acres of exquisite gardens. At José Andrés’ whimsical cocktail den (2) Barmini, imbibers sip clever concoctions like a margarita with “salt air” or the gold-flecked Stop to Montilla (above) and nibble equally creative bites. Fans of fashion give their credit cards a thorough workout at (3) CityCenterDC. This mecca for designer goods in the heart of the District offers runway looks from Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Bottega Veneta, plus upscale restaurants and a serene courtyard with fountains.

Washington draws its fair share of impassioned politicos, but the city also stokes the flames of passion. Shakespeare and romance go hand in hand at (1) Folger Theatre. In this intimate Elizabethan-style space, theatergoers rejoice or cry along with the Bard’s beloved characters. Overachieving power couples schedule some downtime at oases like (2) Nusta Spa. This eco-friendly spot offers pampering treatments like the Duo Massage, which rejuvenates with aromatic jasmine and pink grapefruit oils. With its neoclassical rotunda and cherry tree-lined Tidal Basin, the (3) Jefferson Memorial makes for a particularly picturesque backdrop for a kiss or even a wedding. Even better? Visiting at nighttime when the memorial is all aglow and fewer crowds means more one-on-one time.

Yes, Washingtonians work hard, but they also relish time spent outdoors. With a legendary river and national parks nearby, denizens have plenty of ways to enjoy nature’s wonders.

It takes time to bike the entire 184-mile (1) C&O Canal towpath, but segments along the historic (1831-1924) waterway make for a fun outing. Near Great Falls, catch visions from the past, including a replica passenger boat and an original lockhouse. At Georgetown’s (2) Key Bridge Boathouse, water lovers find hands-on aquatic activities with rented kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the Potomac. Meanwhile, landlubbers along the (3) Mount Vernon Trail take in stunning views, like the Lincoln Memorial and Gravelly Point, where planes taking off or landing at Reagan National Airport roar overhead.

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