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the guide

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An insider view of what’s essential in Washington, D.C.

SHOPPING

Handcrafted chocolates and dazzling baubles top this month’s retail guide.

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Tips for a 90-minute visit to the International Spy Museum (Prepare to assume a cover ID!)

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MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

A look at a presidential guest house, new works at the National Gallery and more eye-opening sights

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Fish by José Andrés

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DINING

Tasty bites all around town, including comfort food with a side of history in Georgetown and Japanese “kappo” XX in Chevy Chase

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Going behind the sounds at NPR headquarters, plus XX happenin’ neighborhoods and top tours

40 Washington Your Way Whether you’re a romantic, a foodie, a traveler on a budget or all three, check out our recommendations tailored to suit your travel style.

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The new mega resort at National Harbor offers much more than high-tech gaming. BY OLGA BOIKESS

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An Edward Albee drama at Ford’s Theatre, drinkXX ing while painting and the best venues for concerts, dance, sports and brews

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MAGIC ACTS

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Cocktail spots where innovative mixologists create one-of-a-kind drinking experiences. BY BROOKE SABIN

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MAPS

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

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Ice Skating at Georgetown’s Washington Harbour Frozen fun at the city’s largest outdoor rink. Plus: dining deals, dance and orchids in bloom

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The Essential Washington Windswept skies above the memorials and rosy-cheeked folks sporting warm woolen mittens.

These are some of the signs of February in the nation’s capital. The invigorating chill in the air makes us want to move, or more precisely to glide, around one of our charming outdoor skating rinks (page 4). And when it’s time to warm up, there are indoor attractions aplenty. For Black History Month, we survey sites that honor the experiences of African Americans (page 6), including the new—and extremely popular—Smithsonian museum. (Visit the website, nmaahc.si.edu, at 6:30 a.m. for same-day, timed-entry passes.) If you’re feeling lucky, head to the new MGM National Harbor for a bit of Vegas-style gambling and much more (page 8). Then unwind with an exquisite hand-crafted cocktail (page 9).

Even if you have only limited time, we can show you how to make the most of it at a top D.C. destination.

International Spy Museum

Curious about the secret world of spies? Well, really, who isn’t?

Luckily, the city that’s crawling with them—though you’d never know it, of course—has America’s only public museum devoted to espionage. Opened in 2002, the International Spy Museum (page 20) makes for a fascinating and family-friendly outing. And it’s got serious clandestine cred, in part because the founding executive director, Peter Earnest, is a 36-year veteran of the CIA and a recipient of the agency’s Intelligence Medal of Merit.

On a visit here, you’ll not only learn about tradecraft and famous (or infamous) spies but also test your own aptitude for espionage. Start on the third floor in the “Covers & Legends” area, where you’ll adopt a new identity. Be sure to memorize all the details, like birthplace, age and profession, because you’ll be tested later! In the “Briefing Room,” modeled on real-life versions, take a seat to view an orientation film about this shadowy world.

Then enter the “School for Spies,” whose exhibits explain how spooks are recruited and trained.

More than 200 artifacts testify to the highly technical nature of the field. Some of the coolest? A CIA disguise kit and a KGB coat equipped with a concealed camera that took photos through a buttonhole. And don’t miss the KGB lipstick pistol (above), aka “The Kiss of Death.”

Interactive exhibits evaluate your innate spy potential, from memory skills to audio surveillance and observation—can you spot the locations of the dead drops? Move on to “The Secret History of History,” which covers

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The museum displays the 1777 letter (above) Washington wrote to Nathaniel Sackett, enlisting his help in setting up the ring.

“Spies Among Us” reveals information about code making and breaking during WWII (be sure to see the German Enigma cipher machine), plus the secretive development of the atomic bomb and celebrities who spied. Think chef Julia Child and actress Marlene Dietrich, among others.

For the smoothest spy of all, albeit a fictional one, head downstairs to the James Bond exhibit,

which displays clips and more than 100 artifacts from the film series—1962’s “Dr. No” through 2012’s “Skyfall.” See nukes, sharks, an Aston Martin DB5 and even an underground lair. It turns out that some of this 007 fantasy is not as far from the truth as you might think. In videos, real spies divulge their own Bond moments.

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In D.C. and its suburbs, outdoor ice skating is hotter than ever.

Whether you’re a nervous novice or a seasoned glider, there are lots of rinks, many near popular sights, shops and restaurants.

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Ice Skating at Washington Harbour

So the mercury’s dipped, and there’s a definite chill in the air. All the better for taking a spin on one of D.C.’s picturesque outdoor rinks. The largest, at 11,800 square feet, flanks the Potomac River in Georgetown with sightlines on the Kennedy Center and beyond. Pint-sized skaters steady themselves behind plastic penguins, and crowds turn out for weekly themes like Cartoon Skate and College Night. When fingers start to go numb, hot chocolate (toddy?) at a nearby restaurant does the trick. Open daily ($10, children $9; skate rental $6). 3050 K St. NW, thewashingtonharbour.com

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Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” from the University of Oxford. Free. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, folger.edu

1 RESTAURANT WEEK > THROUGH FEB. 5 This biannual event provides a wallet-friendly way to sample the city’s burgeoning foodie scene. Choose from 250 venues, like hot spot Casa Luca (its scrippelle ‘mbusse at left).

Lunch/brunch $22, dinner $35. rwdmv.com

4 ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER > FEB. 712 The acclaimed troupe performs favorites and newer works (Michael Jackson Jr. in “Untitled America” at left) at the Kennedy Center. $39$125. Times vary. 2700 F St. NW, kennedy-center.org

SMITHSONIAN’S 2017 ORCHID EXHIBIT > FEB. 2, 7, 16 Before opening hours, tour this showcase of blooming beauties, installed for the first time in the Hirshhorn Museum. $50. 8:30 a.m. 7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, smithsonianassociates.org

PRESIDENTS DAY > FEB. 20 At George Washington’s estate, celebrations include photo ops with props, 18th-century dancing and visits with “the general.” Free.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Va., mountvernon.org

3 “500 YEARS OF TREASURES FROM OXFORD” > FEB. 4APRIL 30 Folger Shakespeare Library displays 10th- to 17th-century books and manuscripts, including

6 WASHINGTON CAPITALS > FEB. 24 Fans pour into the Verizon Center to see D.C.’s NHL team take on the Edmonton Oilers. From $30. 7 p.m. 601 F St. NW, capitals.nhl.com

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ON THE MALL NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART SCULPTURE GARDEN The city’s longtime, go-to skating spot has a rink with a view: museums, monuments and modern art. Skaters whiz past works by Chagall, Calder, Miró and Lichtenstein, then refuel at the on-site Pavilion Cafe. $8.50, children/seniors $7.50; skate rental $3. 6th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, nga.gov/skating IN SOUTHEAST CANAL PARK This figure-eight design of ice paths takes inspiration from the frozen canals of northern Europe.

Real-time images of skaters show up on a translucent cube on the pavilion roof, which also makes a good viewing perch. The adjoining Il Parco restaurant offers hearty pizzas and pastas. $9, children/seniors $8; skate rental $5. 202 M St. SE, canalparkdc.org OUTSIDE THE CITY VARIOUS LOCATIONS Across the river in Virginia, find enticing ice at Tysons Corner Center, Pentagon Row and Reston Town Center. To the north in Maryland, skaters lace up at Rockville Town Square and Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza.

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Washington National Opera: Dead Man Walking

February 7–12 | Opera House

February 25–March 11 | Opera House

Newly premiered works will share the stage with beloved classics including Alvin Ailey’s signature showstopper, Revelations.

Jake Heggie’s instant modern classic—about a death row inmate convicted for murder and the kindhearted nun who takes on his final appeal—has been hailed as one of the most important operas of the new century.

Support for JFKC: A Centennial Celebration of John F. Kennedy is provided by Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley and The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.

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Honoring Black History The Smithsonian’s new African American History & Culture Museum (facing page and page 14) sets a stunning focal point for an exploration of contributions and experiences. But in history-rich D.C., there’s so much more to see and do. From Civil War memorials to the White House, pay tribute to African-American culture at these highlighted spots. BY ANNE KIMDANNIBALE

Taste

High-profile people, including former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, have dined on low-country comfort foods like gumbo at Georgia Brown’s (950 15th St. NW, 202.393.4499), which also hosts a popular Sunday gospel brunch. Marvin (2007 14th St. NW, 202.797.7171) pays homage to R&B singer Marvin Gaye with an eclectic menu reflecting the vocalist’s years in D.C. and Belgium. Ben and Virginia Ali’s beloved Ben’s Chili Bowl (1213 U St. NW, 202.667.0909, left) has been serving up the city’s famous “halfsmoke” hot dogs since 1958, drawing celebs and politicos, whose photos decorate the walls inside. In 2008, the Alis’ sons opened Ben’s Next Door (1211 U St. NW, 202.667.8880), dishing up a full menu of Southern favorites like brined fried chicken and shrimp and white grits.

Groove

In the greater U St. area, once known as “Black Broadway,” the 1922 Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St. NW, 202.888.0050) and 1910 Howard Theatre (620 T St. NW, 202.803.2899, below) were hubs of jazz, drawing locals like Duke Ellington plus Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Today, these restored venues attract eclectic acts like Story District readings (Feb. 11) and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (Feb. 23), respectively. Though not exclusively tied to black culture, Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100) presents an array of diverse acts. One of today’s jazz greats, Wynton Marsalis takes the stage Feb. 24 and 26 with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, National Philharmonic and 150 gospel singers performing “All Rise,” a 12-movement masterwork blending blues, jazz, spiritual and classical.

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At George Washington’s Mount Vernon (3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, Va., 703.780.2000), “Lives Bound Together” uses records and artifacts uncovered on the grounds to bring to life the stories of 19 enslaved people who lived and worked on the riverside estate. With Ed Hamilton’s bronze “Spirit of Freedom” statue and a museum, the African American Civil War Memorial (10th St. & Vermont Ave. NW, 202.667.2667) also pays tribute to enslaved people, more than 200,000 who fought for the Union—and freedom—during the Civil War. In Anacostia, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

(1411 W St. SE, 202.426.5961) preserves the abolitionist’s hilltop mansion, which offers some of the area’s best views. Nearby, the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Place SE, 202.633.4820) displays artworks that speak to African-American history and activism. Howard University (2400 6th St. NW, 202.806.6100, above), founded in 1867, has nurtured some of the world’s brightest minds, including Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice. At the Tidal Basin, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial (West Basin Drive & Independence Ave. SW, 888.484.3373) depicts the slain civil rights leader as a 30-foot-tall statue emerging from a granite block, surrounded by walls etched with his eloquent words. Built by slaves, The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW), from 2008 to 2016, was home to Barack Obama, the first African-American elected to the highest office in the land. w w w.wh e re t rave ler. com 7

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Off the atrium, a high-tech concert theater with 3,000 seats exudes intimacy, yet books big-ticket talents like Sting, Cher and Ricky Martin, along with high-profile events and parties.

Seven suites give VIPs access to a private lobby and catered food.

HIGHTECH GAMING The intricate ironwork decorating the entrance to the casino is the handiwork of legendary musician Bob Dylan. Inside, a pulsating Las Vegas vibe permeates the 125,000-sq.-ft. floor. High-tech slot machines not found elsewhere, luxury high-limit gaming rooms, roulette, craps, poker and Macaustyle baccarat tables allow players to release their inner James Bond.

Two swank bars provide liquid sustenance: Blossom, at the center of the action, offers creative shooters and table games, while Felt, a suave oasis with live music and an outdoor terrace, mixes custom drinks tableside.

Conservatory with seasonal displays

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Betting on Good Times at MGM National Harbor The new $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor (www. mgmnationalharbor.com) is a dazzling LEED Goldcertified complex mixing a luxury hotel with entertainment, restaurants, retail and a high-tech casino that never shuts its doors. The Maryland resort’s futuristic design with its angular glass-walled 24-story tower takes full advantage of the panoramic vistas of D.C.’s monuments just a few miles to the north. Reminders of the area permeate the property inside, too. Above the check-in desk, local sculptor Margaret Boozer’s oversized wall map of the region welcomes guests.

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GLITZY SHOPPING The sparkly, sexy shoes lining the walls at SJP, “Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker’s first boutique, are showstoppers. Few can pass by without at least peeking in.

SJP heels

Many more are there to shop. The store reports that, in addition to the footwear, the “accessories have flown off the shelves—perfume, totes, handbags and the SJP LBD” (little black dress). Other cool stops include Las Vegas-born Stitched, luxury womenswear boutique Ella Rue, and designer eyewear shop Specs, offering just the thing to wear in the purple neon-lit casino.

PAMPERING WITH A VIEW A 27,000-sq.-ft. spa with a whirlpool and picturesque views sets the scene for high-end indulgences. Inside, visitors choose from a comprehensive menu of Clarins treatments, from pedicures in a glamorous salon to hot shaves in a handsome barber’s lounge. On a separate floor, couples luxuriate in an infinity tub followed by a massage before heading to a scenic lounge for drinks.

WINNING FLAVORS Marcus’ all-day bistro infuses American comfort food with chef Marcus Samuelsson’s culinary heritage in dishes like Ethiopianspiced fried chicken served in dramatic settings that honor his cultural roots. At Fish, Michelin-starred chef José Andrés’ love for the region’s bounty, along with his Spanish and modernist background, shine through in dishes like lobster jambalaya, served paella-style (below). The airy space opens onto a fountain plaza, where Andrés plans to serve Maryland hard-shell crabs in nice weather. At the residence-like Voltaggio Steak House, “Top Chef” brothers Bryan and Michael dish iceberg wedge salads dusted with gorgonzola “snow” and a classic spinach side with a puff of “aerated” cheddar. Still, traditionalists can count on thick cuts of meat—and Parker House rolls.

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Shaken & Stirred With expert mixologists getting creative behind the bar, D.C.’s cocktail culture has become positively intoxicating.BROOKE SABIN

The speakeasy-style PX Lounge

Despite its buttoned-up rep, the capital has a long history of loosening up with a tipple or two. At his Mount Vernon estate, George Washington ran the biggest whiskey distillery of his time. (It’s been reconstructed and now produces hooch using the original 18th-century methods.)

Later, FDR mixed martinis (and forbade political talk) during happy hours he hosted at the White House. D.C. even has its own cocktail— the rickey, a refreshing blend of gin or bourbon, lime and sparkling water. In recent years, several local distilleries have opened, from Catoctin Creek with its signature Roundstone Rye to New Columbia and its popular Green Hat Gin. Their award-winning elixirs often show up in cocktail bars across town, where mixologists are getting ever-more creative. Here are five spots pouring extraordinary libations.

For details on these and other top bars, see pages 33-34.

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One of the Columbia Room’s sublime sips

BARMINI When D.C. top toque José Andrés created the salt-air margarita more than a decade ago, it was a revelation of texture and taste. (And it’s still a favorite to pair with the guacamole made tableside at his Oyamel restaurant.) But for mad-scientist sips, head to Penn Quarter’s barmini, his all-white “culinary cocktail lab,” where chefs and bartenders collude on potions that sometimes require special tools and arrive in a billow of smoke (see this month’s cover).

COLUMBIA ROOM A pioneer of the local mixology scene, Derek Brown captured national attention with his innovative 10-seat Columbia Room. Last year, it moved into a bigger and swankier space in Shaw’s Blagden Alley. The Spirits Library offers cocktails and rare vintages (think 1811 Napoleon cognac) à la carte, while the Tasting Room features seasonal menus of three or five courses that include creations like “In Search of Time Past” (at right), with armagnac, sherry, porcini cordial, eucalyptus and “old books.”

PX LOUNGE One of the “50 best bars in America” (Food & Wine) doesn’t even have a sign. But cocktail connoisseurs know to look for the blue light just off Alexandria’s main drag. In the elegant upstairs space, Todd Thrasher and crew concoct libations with farmers-market produce, house-made tonics and often a backstory. The drink Thrasher created for his wedding?

“The Start to a Beautiful Life” COPYCAT CO. On hip H Street NE, barmini alum Devin Gong opened this intimate hideaway, where he encourages patrons to satisfy cravings by building their own drinks. A fun, helpful menu defines terms and gives tips for tasty combos.

2 BIRDS 1 STONE In its subterranean space near 14th Street NW, this flight of fancy charms visitors with bright colors, bird sculptures and Adam Bernbach’s hand-written menu of classic and original cocktails served in whimsical, mismatched glasses. w w w.wh e re t rave ler. com 9

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Artisan Confections

Lenkersdorfer

This Georgetown salon presents ceramic sculptures, photos and paintings by established and emerging artists. Through Feb. 28, catch Michele Mattei’s stunning portraits of “First Ladies,” including feminist Betty Friedan and journalist Helen Thomas. www.crossmackenzie.com. 1675 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.7970. Map 1 C2

Culinary Institute of America grad Jason Andelman handcrafts small batches of delectable chocolates and bonbons using local ingredients. Gift-wrapped sets are almost as pretty as the treats inside. www. artisanconfections.com. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington, Va., 703.524.0007. Map 2 C3; 2910 District Ave. #170, Fairfax, Va., 703.524.0007.

Since 1993, Liljenquist & Beckstead’s sister store has been specializing in fine timepieces and jewelry. Find wristwatches by Patek Philippe and Panerai, plus baubles by Chopard and Cartier. Also on hand: skilled technicians. www.lenkersdorfer.com. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.506.6712. Map 5 B3

Shopping Centers

FASHION CENTRE AT PENTAGON CITY Newly

RESTON TOWN CENTER Pedestrian-friendly

CHEVY CHASE PAVILION Upscale shopping center

in Friendship Heights. H&M plus J. Crew, Richey & Co. Shoes and World Market. Civil Cigar Lounge and dining at Bryan Voltaggio’s Range. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.ccpavilion.com.

5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.686.5335 Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 B3 CITYCENTERDC Luxury complex for coveted labels

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 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 THE COLLECTION AT CHEVY CHASE High-end

boutiques in Maryland, just north of the D.C. line.

Bulgari, Jimmy Choo, Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks-Jandel and Brooks Brothers nearby. Hours vary. www.thecollectionatchevychase. com. 5471-5481 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 301.654.2292 Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 B2

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. premiumoutlets.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 Last Call by Neiman Marcus. 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

zone around a fountain square transforms into ice-skating rink during winter months. Galleries, specialty shops (South Moon Under, Appalachian Spring) and restaurants. Hours vary. www. restontowncenter.com. Take Dulles Toll Road west to Reston Parkway, 11900 Market St., Reston, Va., 703.579.6720 Map 3 B2 SHOPS AT WISCONSIN PLACE Bloomingdale’s

and LED sculpture anchoring a row of fashionable stores like Anthropologie, Cole Haan, Sephora and Talbots plus Nina McLemore’s flagship. Four restaurants include P.F. Chang’s and The Capital Grille. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. www.shopwisconsinplace.com. 5310 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301.841.4000Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 TYSONS CORNER CENTER Largest mall in the

metropolitan area has 300-plus shops, restaurants, a cineplex, plus a plaza for events and an ice rink in winter. Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, L.L. Bean, Lego, West Elm and Z Gallerie. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.tysonscorner center.com. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 703.893.9400 Metro: Tysons Corner Map 5 B/C3

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SHOPPING

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 B1/2

Apparel—Men AVENUE JACK In a rustic shop integrating

reclaimed local wood, clothing from brands like Original Penguin, Banks, Levi’s, plus playful accessories, whimsical gifts by Beekman 1802, Herschel Supply Co., W&P Designs. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.avenuejack.com.

1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.887.5225 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) Map 1 C5 HUGH & CRYEShirts (dress, casual) and blazers

designed to fit 12 body types from slim to athletic.

Accessories like pocket squares, ties and vintage pins. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m., Sun. by appointment only. www.hughandcrye. com. 300 Tingey St. SE #140, 202.250.3807 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 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 year-round 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 SUITSUPPLY Dutch-based supplier of dapper jack-

ets, subtle tweeds and rich-hued trousers made with Italian fabrics plus a full wall of multi-colored ties. Personal tailoring department. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.suitsupply. com. 2828 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.800.7800 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Map 1 D3

Apparel—Men & Women BILLY REID Renowned designer’s collection with

a Southern touch. Rugged button-ups, derbyready suits and loose-fitting linens paired with accessories like K Swiss shoes and distressed leather handbags. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.billyreid.com. 3211 M St. NW, 202.499.6765 Map 1 D2 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 Galleria, Ballston, Landmark, Wheaton, Westfield Montgomery.

MASSIMO DUTTI Shop by Spanish manufacturer

fits high-end Georgetown look with its contemporary and tough-yet-elegant styles. Women’s and men’s fashion plus fragrances, eyewear and accessories. www.massimodutti.com. 1220 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.944.8780 Map 1 D2 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 (South) Map 1 D5 REDEEM Posh urbanites and rockers flock to this

hip Logan Circle boutique for luxe brands and edgy looks by designers like Religion, Brown Label and Anzevino & Florence. Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun till 6 p.m. www.redeemus.com. 1734 14th St. NW, 202.332.7447 Metro: U St.-Cardozo Map 1 B6 VINEYARD VINES New England meets George-

town in seersucker pants, polos, oxfords, cableknit cardigans, accessories for men, women and kids in a range of pastel hues. Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 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 BETSY FISHER Hip fashion den stocks top con-

temporary women’s designer clothing and shoes.

Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 8 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. www.betsyfisher. com. 1224 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.785.1975 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) Map 1 D5 MINT CONDITION Edited racks of like-new

consignment from designers including DVF, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.shopmintcondition.com.

103 S. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, Va., 703.836.6468 Map 2A B4 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.-Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 7 p.m., Sun. noon6 p.m. www.thephoenixdc.com. 1514 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.338.4404 Map 1 C2 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 (North) 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 (North) Map 1 C5 POLITICS AND PROSE Since 1984, niche selections

and popular book signings. In-store OPUS book machine prints and binds books for authors in minutes. Coffee shop downstairs (from 8 a.m. daily). Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. www.politics-prose.com. 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.364.1919 North of Map 1 A4 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.sacred circlebooks.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

Interior 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.indiancraftshop.com. 1849 C St. NW, 202.208.4056 Map 1 F5 LOOPED YARN WORKSWell-organized residence-

like shop encouraging in-store knitting. More than 30 brands of yarns, patterns, plus needles and notions. Weekly classes and events. Tues.Sun. from 11 a.m., Tues. and Thurs. till 9 p.m., Wed. and Fri. till 7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. till 5 p.m. www.loopedyarnworks.com. 1732 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.714.5667 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 B5 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 A4

For Kids AMERICAN GIRL Classic historical and modern-

day dolls plus glam outfits, accessories and furniture. American Girl Bistro for casual dining and treats, salon with stylists for doll pampering.

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. till 9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.americangirl.com. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, Va., 877.247.5223 Metro: Tysons Corner Map 5 EGG BY SUSAN LAZAR New York designer Susan

Lazar’s upscale line of baby and children’s clothing with a celebrity following. Layettes, rompers and full outfits in fun patterns and designs, plus accessories (hats) and swimsuits. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.egg-baby.com.

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MARBLES THE BRAIN STORE Puzzles, games,

activities and brainteasers with an educational bent. Software, CDs and books, plus challenging items for gifted students. Near Capital Wheel.

Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.marblesthebrainstore.com.

131 American Way, Oxon Hill, Md., 301.839.2579 South of Map I9

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

nearly 6,000 square feet of original watercolors and engravings, including antique, mid-century 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-5 p.m. www.agaleriealexandria.com.

315 Cameron St., Alexandria, Va., 703.548.1010 Map 2A 5B ARTIST’S PROOF International (Brussels to Beijing)

inventory of contemporary art in Georgetown.

Photos by Fred Maroon and acrylic and Chinese ink works by Belgian artist Jean-Francois Debongnie, among others. Acquisition talks Thurs. p.m., meetthe-artists Sat. aft. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.aproof.net. 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.803.2782 Map 1 C2 DTR MODERN GALLERIES In Georgetown,

contemporary and 20th-century masters from a privately held collection of works by artists like Picasso, Dali, Botero, Mars, Warhol, Basquiat, Hirst.

Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. www. dtrmodern.com. 2820 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.338.0625 Map 1 D3 HEMPHILL FINE ARTS Celebrating 20+ years show-

ing contemporary and historically significant artists like Caldwell, Christenberry, Dreyfuss, Rose, Willis and late “father figures” Jacob Kainen, Willem de Looper and Leon Berkowitz. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m. www.hemphillfinearts.com. 1515 14th St. NW, 202.234.5601 Map 1 C7 MARSHA MATEYKA In a Dupont Circle town house,

contemporary art since 1983. Representing Jim Sanborn, Sam Gilliam, Jae Ko, Kitty Klaidman, Athena Tacha, William T. Wiley and estates of Nathan Oliveira and Gene Davis. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www. marshamateykagallery.com. 2012 R St. NW, 202.328.0088 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 B5 ZENITH Gallery since 1978, showing whimsical, figu-

rative work in all media, some sited in a sculpture garden in former swimming pool, where varied works create a “wonderland.” Fri.-Sat. noon-6 p.m. or by appointment. www.zenithgallery.com.

1429 Iris St. NW, 202.783.2963 North of Map 1 A6

Gifts & Home Decor 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 Metro: King St. Map 2A B3 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

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SHOPPING

THE 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 JONATHAN ADLER Georgetown outpost from the

famed home designer. Colorful pottery, stylish furniture and funky accessories. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.jonathanadler. com. 1267 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.965.1416 Map 1 C2 STERLING & BURKE LTD Leather goods and

heritage brands made in America and England.

Personalized service. Briefcases, handbags, luggage, wallets, 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 TABLETOP Bright subterranean shop carrying

whimsical decorative items like Jonathan Adler animal vases, Henry Allen metallic piglets, Lotta Jansdottir and Marimekko textiles, Wolfum gifts.

Also cookbooks, stationery. Mon.-Sat. noon8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.tabletopdc.com.

1608 20th St. NW, 202.387.7117 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 C5; 6927 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, Md., 240.467.3982 URBAN DWELL Fun Adams Morgan shop featuring

“hand-picked” selection of accessories for men and women, whimsical decor items, kitchen and bath products, gifts for babies/children. Mon.Tues. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Fri. till 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.urban dwelldc.com. 1837 Columbia Road NW, 202.558.9087 Map 1 A5 WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Books, Christmas ornaments, jewelry and items inspired by the history of the White House.

Jackson Place: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. H St.: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visitor Center: Mon.-Sun. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.whitehousehistory.org.

740 Jackson Place NW (NW corner of Lafayette Square) Map 1 E5; 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.208.7031 Map 1 E6; 1610 H St. NW, 202.218.4337 Map 1 E6

Health & Beauty BLUEMERCURY Luxe cosmetics shop with knowl-

edgeable staff demonstrating high-end products like Nars, Jo Malone, Bumble and Bumble, La Mer in a no-pressure environment. Hours vary by location. www.bluemercury.com. 3059 M St. NW, 202.965.1300 Map 1 D3; 1619 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.462.1300 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 C5; Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.289.5008 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E10 COATROOM Hip salon for manicures and

pedicures (standard or “step up” with spa extras), nail art (fee). Gel, shellac, non-toxic polishes.

Waxing services. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. www.coatroomnails.com. 850 N. Randolph St., Arlington, Va., 703.717.5007 Metro: Ballston Map 2 D1

DRYBAR This “blow dry bar” (no cuts or color)

offers $45 blowouts in a chic white salon. Styles range from Cosmo (lots of loose curls) to Manhattan (sleek and shiny). Hours vary by location, but generally Mon.-Wed. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. www.thedrybar.com. 1825 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.609.8644Map 1 B2; 4840 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, Md., 240.483.4277 Metro: Bethesda Map 4; 1635 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.719.3809 Map 1 C5 GROOMING LOUNGE Upscale spot for men’s

shaving and hair care products with brands like Jack Black and Acqua di Parma, plus shop’s own line. Hot lather shaves, nail treatments and facials. Hours vary by location. www.grooming lounge.com. 1745 L St. NW, 202.466.8900 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5; Tysons Galleria, 1001 International Drive, McLean, Va., 703.288.0355 Map 5 B1 VARNISH LANE Beachy, eco-conscious salon in a

townhouse for waterless mani/pedis. Non-toxic brands like RGB, Smith & Cult, Lauren B, along with designer lines Chanel, YSL. Local natural products and some jewelry. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www. varnishlane.com. 5236 44th St. NW, 202.506.5308 Metro: Friendship Heights Map 6 B5

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 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 (North) 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 offering sterling silver pendants, hand-made necklaces, earrings and “evil eyes” from Turkey, plus home decor, D.C. souvenirs. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. 1719 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.621.9049 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) Map 1 B5 CULTURED CONCEPTSStatement pieces made

on-site drawing influences from “rich cultures and natural surroundings” worldwide. Beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings with brass trimmings.

Sun.-Tues. by appointment, Wed.-Sat. noon-7 p.m. www.livecultured.com. 218 N. Lee St., Alexandria, Va., Suite 101, 571.490.2364 Map 2A B5 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 appraisals. Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.6 p.m., Thurs. till 8 p.m. www.kingsjewelry.net. 609 King St., Alexandria, Va., 703.549.0011 Map 2A B4 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

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 BUCKETFEET Inside The Shay complex, hip shop

for lace-up and slip-on shoes bearing the designs of artists around the world. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. till 6 p.m. www.bucketfeet.com.

1924 8th St. NW, 202.847.3294 Metro: ShawHoward U Map 1 B8 HU’S SHOES Marlene Hu Aldaba stocks her bou-

tique with coveted footwear from New York, Paris and Milan. Chloe, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Red Valentino. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.husonline.com. 3005 M St. NW, 202.342.0202 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Map 1 D3 THE SHOE HIVE Elegant and casual shoes plus

bags and accessories. Designers: Cynthia Vincent, Kate Spade, Sam Edelman. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.theshoehive.com.

127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va., 877.548.7106 Metro: King Street Map 2A B5

Specialty THE CAKEROOM Counters and display cases brim-

ming with layer cakes (coconut, peanut butter, red velvet) and cupcakes (13 flavors). Also cookies, breakfast treats, coffee and tea. Bright and sunny second-floor lounge. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. till 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.cakeroombakery.com. 2006 18th St. NW, 202.450.4462 Map 1 A5 GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE Founded by two sisters,

stars of TLC’s “D.C. Cupcakes,” popular bakery for classic recipes, seasonal flavors and daily specials.

Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.georgetowncupcake.com.

1209 Potomac St. NW, 202.333.8448 Map 1 D2 LA CUISINE Kitchen tools, cookware, bakeware,

accessories and linens for serious and amateur cooks alike housed in a historic building. Mon.Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. till 7 p.m., Sat. till 6 p.m. www.lacuisineus.com. 323 Cameron St., 703.836.4435 Map 2A B5 UNION MARKET Culinary marketplace with local

“artisan” vendors including Salt & Sundry, Follain, Peregrine Espresso, Righteous Cheese Co., Red Apron Butchery and Rappahannock Oyster Co. John Mooney’s Bidwell restaurant. Seasonal popup shops, specialty wines at Cordial, fresh bread, pickles, cheeses, empanadas, yogurt and baklava.

Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. www.unionmarketdc.com. 6th St. & Neal Place NE East of Map 1 C10 WARBY PARKER Local outpost of hip eyewear

company in trendy mixed-use development, offering stylish frames (prescription, sunglasses) for men and women. On-staff optician for exams, fittings. Daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.warbyparker. com. 3225 M St. NW, 202.618.5605 Map 1 D2; 1924 8th St. NW, 202.618.5606 Map 1 B7

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Pentagon The U.S. Department of Defense HQ offers tours of the iconic five-sided nerve center, which includes the 9/11 memorial (above), with “benches” representing the lives of all 184 people lost that tragic morning. Reserve online at least one week before. www.penta gontours.osd.mil. Army Navy Drive & Fern St., Arlington, Va., 703.697.1776. Map 1 E7

Visitor Centers ALEXANDRIA VISITORS CENTER In the recon-

structed home of city founder William Ramsay, brochures, tickets, maps, gifts. Daily 10 a.m.-5 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 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.

Somesame-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 WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER Reopened after a

$12.5 million renovation with free interactive exhibits, videos re: the residence and its occupants. Gift shop. Daily 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.nps.gov/whha.

1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 15th St. NW. Metro: Federal Triangle Map 1 E6

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National Gallery of Art

All month, this chronicler of the executive mansion explores the 1824 Blair House as a private home (with artifacts like dishware, above), a residence for presidents-elect on inauguration eve and a guest house for diplomats. www.whitehousehistory.org. 740 Jackson Place NW, 202.737.8292. Map 1 E6

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In the West Building, find some of the world’s finest collections of American and European art. Through March 5, “Stuart Davis: In Full Swing” highlights the painter’s most vibrant pieces, like his breakthrough “Egg Beater” works (“No. 2” above). www. nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215. Map 1 F8

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE MUSEUM New LEED

edifice of glass wrapped in bronze-toned metal panels evoking a Yoruban crown and ironwork crafted in this country by “invisible” slaves. Inside, eight levels of artifacts trace the African-American experience, including a Tuskegee biplane, South Carolina slave cabin, Harriet Tubman’s hymnal, Emmett Till’s casket.

Oprah Winfrey Theater. Sweet Home Cafe, gift shop. Advanced timed-entry passes required, released online monthly (up to six per person).

Same-day passes available online daily, starting at 6:30 a.m. (up to four per person). Limited “walk-up” passes distributed at the museum weekdays, starting at 1 p.m. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.nmaahc.si.edu. 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, 844.750.3012 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G8 AFRICAN ART MUSEUM Sub-Saharan African art:

masks, textiles, regalia, furniture, ceramics. “Senses of Time: Video and Film-based Works of Africa,” seven moving images depicting how the body experiences the passage of time, through March 26.

Ongoing: “Healing Arts,” works in various mediums designed to counter the effects of physical, social and spiritual problems; “Currents: Water in African Art,” paintings, sculptures and objects depicting this life-giving force in myths, as a metaphor and part of daily rituals across Africa. Daily 10 a.m.-

5:30 p.m. Gift shop. www.nmafa.si.edu.

950 Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 G7

AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM World’s largest collection of aircraft and space vehicles, inLouis SpaceShip cluding Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, One, Bell X-1 and 1903 Wright Flyer. Renovated Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall with Apollo Lunar Module and Enterprise Federation studio model from “Star Trek.” Interactive kiosks explore human space flight and include a piece of the moon. At Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and Albert Einstein Planetarium, aviation and space-related shows (daily from 10:30 a.m.). Ongoing: “A New Moon Rises: New Views from the Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter Camera,” stunningly clear photos of the orb’s topography; “Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery,” a salute to fliers who overcame hardships to chart their own paths. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. IMAX and planetarium shows: $9, seniors $8, children $7.50. Gift shop.

Food court. www.nasm.si.edu. 6th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 202.633.2214 Metro: L’Enfant Plaza Map 1 G8 AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVARHAZY CENTER Hangar-like facility near Dulles Inter-

national Airport displays 160-plus aircraft. The Enola Gay (first to drop an atomic bomb), an F-4 Phantom, space shuttle Discovery and Sky Baby, at one time, the world’s smallest aircraft. Ongoing: “Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye!,” the iconic toys and props from the Paramount/

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Smithsonian’s online 3-D archive (3d.si.edu) depicts artifacts (Wright Brothers flyer) that can be recreated with 3-D printer technology.

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M U S E U M S + AT T R A C T I O N S Dreamworks film “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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 AMERICAN ART MUSEUM National collections

from folk art to LED installations and one gallery dedicated to video and time-based work. “Artworks

by African Americans from the Collection,” 184 of the museum’s most important pieces by AfricanAmerican artists spanning centuries, through Feb. 28. “Watch This! New Directions on the Art of the Moving Image,” the relationship between still photography and film, featuring Alex Prager’s “Face in the Crowd,” through March 6. “Isamu Noguchi: Archaic/Modern,” exploring how the ancient world influenced this forward-thinking sculptor, through March 19. 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.american art.si.edu. 8th & F sts. NW, 202.633.1000 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown 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. Julia Child’s kitchen and new demonstration kitchen with regular events. Ongoing: “The First Ladies,” gowns and memorabilia from presidencies past; “The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden,” more than 900 objects from the Smithsonian’s presidential collections examining the impact of the most powerful job in the world; “Fantastic Worlds: Science and Fiction 1780-1910,” other-worldly creatures, newspaper hoaxes from the era that spawned modern-day science fiction.

Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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. “For a Love of His People: The Photography of Horace Poolaw,” an insider’s look at daily life among Native Americans living in the Southern Plains from the 1920s to the 1970s, through June 4.

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. 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 history/heritage. “From the Regenia Perry Collection: The Backyard of Derek Webster’s Imagination,” nine pieces from the folk sculptor known for creating many works to decorate the yard of his home on Chicago’s south side, through April 23. “Gateways/Portales,” works in various mediums tracing the experiences of Latino migrants and immigrants in four cities, including Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, 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 under-

ground building, Asian and Near Eastern artworks that span 6,000 years. “Red: Ming Dynasty/Mark Rothko,” examining this rich hue in two pieces created more than five centuries apart; “The Art of the Qu’ran: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts,” sumptuously decorated manuscripts dating from the eighth to 17th centuries, given as gifts from rulers to royalty, both through Feb. 20.

“Peacock Room Remix: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre,” the artist reimagining of James McNeill Whistler’s Peacock Room as resplendent ruin, through June 4. 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 18.

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; “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 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 until Oct. 7 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 Drive 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. “Still Life with Spirit and Xitle,” Jimmie Durham’s sculpture of a smiling boulder crushing a 1992 Chrysler Spirit automobile and “Pumpkin,” Yayoi Kusama’s large-scale, yellow polka-dotted installation on the museum’s plaza, ongoing. “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” 60 of the Japanese pop artist’s works, including “The Obliteration Room,” a furnished, all-white space that visitors cover with polka dot stickers, opens Feb. 23, free timed tickets required, available online beginning this month. Check website for details. 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.

“In the Groove: Jazz Portraits by Herman Leonard,” iconic images of legends including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan, through Feb. 20. “Bill Viola: The Moving Portrait,” a revealing look at 40 years of the video artist’s work, expanding the notion of traditional portraiture, through May 7. “Lincoln’s Contemporaries,” Matthew Brady’s portraits of fascinating celebs from the 16th president’s day, like P.T. Barnum; “Kevin Spacey as President Francis J. Underwood,” painter Jonathan Yeo’s likeness of the actor as his “House of Cards” TV show 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 Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM Former main post

office, now museum of postal artifacts, stamps, multimedia stations and exhibits. William H. Gross Stamp Gallery with six ongoing shows. “New York City: A Portrait Through Stamp Art,” displaying 30 pieces of original artwork celebrating this iconic metropolis, through March 13. Ongoing: “PostSecret: The Power of a Postcard,” secrets confessed in more than 500 artfully designed postcards from around the world; “1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta,” the world’s rarest stamp. Daily 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Special workshops, welcome center, gift shop and a working post office. www.postal.si.edu.

2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.633.1000 Metro: Union Station Map 1 E9 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 cub Bei Bei and Bao Bao, who departs to China in early 2017. Elephant Trails exhibit with a wooded exercise trek. Asia Trail with giant sloths and clouded leopards. American Trail with sea otters and seals.

Solar-powered carousel ($3). Grounds 8 a.m.5 p.m., Visitors Center and exhibits daily 9 a.m.4 p.m., concessions and shops 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Best viewing for giant pandas 9 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.

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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.

Ongoing: “Turtle Ocean,” an art installation made of recycled plastic trash and marine debris; “Life in One Cubic Foot,” exploring the organisms that live in sections of water or soil. Daily 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

IMAX theater ($9, seniors $8, children $7.50). 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

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 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. Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. www.arlingtoncemetery.org. Selfguided tours free; bus tour $12, children $6.

214 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 Arlington House— Former hilltop home of Confed-

erate General Robert E. Lee 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. Metro: Smithsonian (half a mile) Map 1 H5 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL At the Tidal Basin, John

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. Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours. Free. www.loc.gov. Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE,

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."

202.707.8000; James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Ave. SE, 202.707.9779 Metro: Capitol South both Map 1 G10

-Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. March 25, 1965

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 See the “Charters of

Freedom”—the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Theater with free films. New David M. Rubenstein Gallery and Visitor Orientation Plaza. “Records of Rights,” personal documents of African-Americans, women and immigrants plus the 1297 Magna Carta, and “Public Vaults,” an interactive exhibit of documents and records, both 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

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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, with elevator (closed until 2019 for repairs) to museum and observation deck. www.nps.gov/wamo. 15th St. NW, 202.426.6841 Metro: Smithsonian Map 1 F6 World War II Memorial —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 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.

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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 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. “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. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Gift shop and cafe. www. american.edu/museum. WardCircle, 400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.885.1300 West of Map A1 NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART/EAST BUILDING

I.M. Pei-designed building of modern and contemporary art, newly renovated with 12,250 sq. ft. of additional public space with skylit tower galleries highlighting works by Calder and Rothko. Roof terrace with sculptures, including Katharina Fritsch’s “Hahn/Cock,” a larger-than-life blue rooster gazing out over Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Villareal LED passage to West Building. “Photography Reinvented: The Collection of Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker,” 30 works by influential artists who have changed the course of the medium, through March 5. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. Gift shop, cafe. 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. “Civic Pride: Group Portraits from Amsterdam,” two large-scale paintings rarely seen outside of the Netherlands, created 13 years apart depicting the city’s political VIPs, through March 11. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.6 p.m. Free. Gift shop, cafes, sculpture garden with ice skating rink. www.nga.gov. Constitution Ave. NW between 4th & 7th sts., 202.737.4215 Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial Map 1 F8 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

Pioneering museum dedicated to female artists with 4,500-plus works by, among others, Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo and Alma Thomas. “Wanderer/ 18 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I F E B R UA R Y 20 17

Wonderer: Pop-ups by Colette Fu,” photographs turned vibrant, sculptural books of lands the artist has visited, from her Philly hometown to that of her ancestors in China’s Yunnan Province, and the memories they evoke through Feb. 26. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $10, students/ seniors $8, 18 and under free. Free admission on “Community Days,” the first Sunday of each month. Mezzanine Cafe for soups, salads, sandwiches Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.nmwa.org.

New York Ave. & 13th St. NW, 202.783.5000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION The country’s first

museum of modern art (1921) provides an intimate setting for a renowned collection: Renoir, Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Daumier, Manet, El Greco, Miró, Monet, O’Keeffe and Picasso.

Wolfgang Laib Wax Room, a beeswax-lined niche accommodating two visitors at a time. “One on One,” exploring the juxtapositions between two paintings—one by early American Albert Pinkham Ryder, the other by contemporaroy Cuban-American artist and physicist Enrique Martinez Celaya, through April 2. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. until 8:30 p.m., Sun. noon7 p.m. Special exhibition, weekend admission: $12, seniors/students $10, 18 and under free. Permanent collection free weekdays with suggested donation. Gift shop. www.phillipscollection.org.

1600 21st St. NW, 202.387.2151 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C4

Historic Houses DUMBARTON OAKS MUSEUM AND GARDENS

Site of the United Nations 1944 beginnings. A 19th-century manse plus Philip Johnson-designed pavilion. Library for Byzantine, pre-Columbian and garden studies. Gift shop. Museum (closed until Spring). Ten-acre formal gardens: Tues.-Sun. 26 p.m. Gardens $10, seniors $8, students/children (12 and under) $5. Arrange in advance for guided tours. www.doaks.org/visit. 1703 32nd St. NW, 202.339.6400 Map 1 B2

The L. Ron Hubbard House Museum

FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOME Residence of the

19th-century orator and abolitionist. Tours available. Call or check 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. “Four Seasons,” Philip Haas’ larger-than-life interpretation of 16th century Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s botanicals, through March 31. 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. Teas. www.hillwoodmuseum.org. 4155 Linnean Ave. NW (between Upton & Tilden sts.), 202.686.5807 North of Map 1 A4 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 MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE COUNCIL HOUSE In

the 1940s and ’50s, a center for the beginnings of the National Council of Negro Women. Founder Bethune, a child of former slaves, received heads

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of state, government officials and world leaders at the Victorian townhouse. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:30 p.m.). Free, donations accepted.

Tour reservations encouraged. www.nps.gov/ mamc. 1318 Vermont Ave. NW, 202.673.2402 Metro: McPherson Square Map C7

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MOUNT VERNON George Washington’s planta-

FREE TOURS DAILY! Mon.-Fri., 10–5; Sat.-Sun., 10–1

Set today in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon, this record-breaking comedy is Washington’s hilarious whodunit. After more than 13,000 performances, the show has stayed in great shape. Performances are ongoing.

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tion 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 and Education Center.

Tours include “National Treasure” and slave life.

“Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon,” artifacts (many excavated from the grounds) highlighting 19 enslaved people and their relationship with the first president, ongoing. Daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20, seniors $19, children (6-11) $10, under 6 free. Discount packages available. 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 policies featuring the immigration 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.lincoln cottage.org. 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, 202.829.0436 North of Map 1 A9 TUDOR PLACE Neoclassical (1816) Georgetown

mansion, home of Martha Washington’s granddaughter with 5.5-acre gardens. National Historic Landmark with largest collection of George and Martha Washington’s personal items outside of Mount Vernon. Guided tours on the hour. Weekly 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 churches in the world blends Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Largest collection of contemporary ecclesiastical art in the world. Daily 7 a.m.-6 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 more than 70 chapels and oratories. www.nationalshrine.com. 400 Michigan Ave. NE, 202.526.8300 Metro: BrooklandCUA Map 1 A10 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. “An Agreeable Tyrant: Fashion After the Revolution,” clothing from 1780-1825 in period rooms, through April 29. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Tours Mon.-Fri.

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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 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. 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: 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,” rare textiles like flags illustrating the evolution of electioneering in the 19th century, through April 10. 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. 15 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. 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, an original 1777 letter from George Washington enlisting Nathaniel Sackett as spymaster. “From Ballroom to Battlefield,” spy-tech tools, and “Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains,” more than 100 objects that trace villains 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.spymuseum. org. 800 F St. NW, 202.393.7798 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E7 MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM Touchable

wax figures and photo ops with The Beatles, Madonna, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, Stephen Colbert, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Marilyn Monroe, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. Presidents Gallery with all U.S. presidents, including Trump, plus first ladies Kennedy, Clinton, Obama. Hours vary. Check website for exact schedule. $22, children (4-12) $17.50. 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.

“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

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Toulouse-Lautrec Illustrates the Belle Époque

FEBRUARY 4-APRIL 30, 2017

1600 21st Street, nw | Washington, dc PhillipsCollection.org | Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, The Box with Gilded Mask (detail), c. 1894. Crayon, brush, and spatter lithograph with scraper, printed in five colors, 14 5/8 x 12 7/8 in. Private collection

The exhibition is organized by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Phillips Collection.

Generous support is provided by Share Fund and

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 NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM In the U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office, museum capturing America’s inventive spirit through exhibits on patent and trademark systems. Electronic portrait gallery, 1965 Ford Mustang merged with a 2015 model showing how inventions drive technology. Tours upon request.

Gift shop. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.3 p.m. www.invent.org. 600 Dulany St., Alexandria, Va., 571.272.0095 South of Map 2A C1 NEWSEUM A 250,000-square-foot venue lauding

the First Amendment. Sections of Berlin Wall and historic front pages dating from the Civil War, plus 15 theaters, 15 galleries and 130 interactive stations. Newly renovated Pulitzer-Prize winners photo gallery now with more photos and interactive displays, 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. “Annenberg Space

for Photography’s Refugee,” five internationally acclaimed photographers’ pictures illustrating the daily lives of displaced people around the world, through March 12. “Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and Politics,” iconic objects, photographs and multimedia displays amplifying music’s influence on politics and social change, ongoing. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $24.95, seniors/

military/students $19.95, children (7-18) $14.95, 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 RED CROSS MUSEUM This museum at the national

March 27–April 2, 2017

Experience a symphonic shift Concert Hall performances just $25— plus many free community events!

Learn more at shiftfestival.org.

This spring, Washington Performing Arts and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts join forces to launch a future-facing festival of symphonic innovation in the nation’s capital.

Join boundary-breaking music makers from across the country for an eclectic re-invention of the orchestral experience for the 21st century—from concert hall performances and club shows to musical guided hikes and more. Wide-ranging in repertoire, the festival features classics in new contexts, new works by today’s most exciting composers, and multimedia immersive experiences perfect for audiences both seasoned and new.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS Christopher Theofanidis’s multimedia oratorio

BOULDER PHILHARMONIC “Nature and Music” program with aerial dance troupe

THE KNIGHTS Brooklyn-based chamber orchestra with the San Francisco Girls Chorus

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY Works by contemporary composers Mason Bates and Caroline Shaw

Generous support of the SHIFT Festival is provided through a matching grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and by Dr. Gary Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather.

Additional support is provided by Abramson Family Foundation, Betsy and Robert Feinberg, Morton and Norma Lee Funger, and Daniel R. Lewis.

For tickets, call (202) 467-4600 or visit shiftfestival.org

For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540.

HQ traces the history of the relief organization with photographs, children’s exhibits, uniforms of workers, recruitment posters and Clara Barton memorabilia. Commissioned three-paneled Tiffany windows. Free. Gift shop. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tours Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations required, call 202.303.4233. www.redcross.org/ about-us/history/explore-our-history. 430 17th St., 202.303.7066 Metro: Farragut West Map 1 E5 ROCK CREEK PARK NATURE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM Wildlife and forest exhibits, with

an observational beehive. Discovery Room with activities. Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Planetarium: Wed. and weekend shows. www.nps.gov/rocr/ planyourvisit/naturecenter.htm. 5200 Glover Road NW, 202.895.6070 North of Map B3 U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL Plaza with lone sailor statue

honoring those who died in service leads to Naval Heritage Center with exhibits and theater. “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 Newly restored Beaux Arts train

depot, now Amtrak station, with more than 100 shops, six full-service restaurants and a food court. Retail hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.unionstationdc.com. 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.371.9441 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 (Some free, check website).

Gardens till dusk. $12, 17 and under $8, 5 and under free (no admission charge 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

Co-presented by Washington Performing Arts and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts In cooperation with the League of American Orchestras

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Sushiko

Martin’s Tavern

Dirty Habit

Brothers Piter and Handry Tjan raise the delicious stakes at this high-end sushi stop.

At Kobo, a “restaurant within a restaurant,” expect a 15-course “kappo” tasting menu with artfully composed dishes and pristine raw fish (plus a vegan option). www.sushi korestaurants.com. 5455 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301.961.1644. Map 6 B3

Locals (plus Supreme Court justices, spies, politicos and celebs) have been flocking to this Georgetown mainstay since 1933 for comfort food served with a side of history.

Ask for booth three, where, according to legend, John F. Kennedy proposed to Jackie. www.martinstavern.com. 1264 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.333.7370. Map 1 D2

In this film noir-esque restaurant inside Penn Quarter’s Hotel Monaco, Le Cordon Bleutrained chef Kyoo Eom whips up globally inspired small plates like photogenic “hen” dumplings (above), filled with foie gras and swimming in a lip-smacking mushroom broth. www.dirtyhabitdc.com. 555 8th St. NW, 202.449.7095. Map 1 E7

14th & U Corridor

IZAKAYA SEKI Japanese. Warm and

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. D (daily). www. compassrosedc.com. 1346 T St. NW, 202.506.4765 $$ Map 1 B6 DOI MOI Asian. Venture of star chef Haidar Karoum,

inspired by Thai and Viet street foods: curries, noodles, rice dishes, surprises like crepe with mussels and sweet chili, lemon grass beef, satays and two-flavor ices. Gluten-free veggie menu. 2 Birds, 1 Stone sister bar downstairs with Asian and classic cocktails. D (daily). www.doimoidc.com. 1800 14th St. NW, 202.733.5131 $$-$$$ 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. B, L (buffet $10.95, Mon.-Fri.), D (daily, kitchen till midnight Sun.-Thurs.; till 1 a.m.

Fri.-Sat.). www.dukemrestaurant.com. 1114-1118 U St. NW, 202.667.8735 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$ Map 1 B7 GHIBELLINA Italian. Sleek-meets-rustic “Italian

gastro-pub” for Tuscan fare: seafood, veal, calamari, pizzas, salumi, pastas, porterhouse steak for two.

Beers, cocktails, wines. L (Wed.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.ghibellina.com. 1610 14th St. NW, 202.803.2389 $$-$$$ Map 1 C6

www.pearldivedc.com. 1612 14th St. NW, welcoming two-level spot for raw, 202.986.8778 $$$ Map 1 C6 grilled and fried small plates. Sashiwheretraveler.com POLICY On the hot 14th Street corridor, mi, grilled whole squid, vegetables, this posh venue offers a restaurant downnoodles, hot pot. Sakes, shochu (glass stairs and a hip lounge with colorful graffiti or bottle). D (Wed.-Sun.). www.sekidc.com. art upstairs. Chandeliers, red vinyl booths and a 1117 V St. NW, 202.588.5841 $-$$$ Map 1 B7 glass bar where patrons sip cocktails like the ColoKAPNOS Greek. Star chef Mike Isabella’s Mediternel Joe Rickey. DJs on weekends. D (Tues.-Sat.). ranean flavors: grilled octopus, bronzino, phyllo www.policydc.com. 1904 14th St. NW, 202.387.7654 pies, classic mezze. Cocktails. Tasting menu $65.

Metro: U St-Cardozo $$-$$$ Map 1 B6 D (daily). www.kapnosdc.com. 2201 14th St. NW, TICO Latin. From Beard-winner Michael Schlow: 202.234.5000 Metro: U St-Cardozo $$-$$$ ceviches, tacos, a la plancha items and entrees Map 1 A6 (lamb, seafood) overseen by George Rodrigues LE DIPLOMATE French. From Philadelphia’s in art-filled, rustic space with open kitchen. 125 Stephen Starr: see-and-be-seen bistro with red tequilas, cocktails. À la carte or chef’s choice $35, banquettes, zinc-topped bar and a “garden room” $55, $75. D (daily). www.ticodc.com. 1926 14th St. for Michael Abt’s steak frites, foie gras “parfait,” NW, 202.319.1400 $$$ Map 1 B6 lavender roast duck, Dover sole meuniere. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.lediplomatedc.com. 1601 14th St. NW, 202.332.3333 $$$ Map 1 C6 GRILL FROM IPANEMA Brazilian. Alcy De Souza’s MARVIN Southern/Belgian. Bustling spot for authentic seafood stews, Brazilian paella, spiced chicken fried oysters, corn croquettes, burgers, shrimp, filet with Madeira wine sauce, chicken house-smoked baby backs. French wines, Belgian Copacabana, feijoada and caipirinhas served beers. Two bars and rooftop lounge. Soundtrack of beneath “palm trees.” Happy hour with specials soul, jazz, funk and ska. D (daily). www.marvindc.com.

(Mon.-Fri.). D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., three courses 2007 14th St. NW, 202.797.7171 $$-$$$ Map 1 B6 $22.95; add $15 unlimited mimosas). Live music second Sun. till 10 p.m. www.thegrillfrom PEARL DIVE OYSTER PALACE Seafood. Jeff Black’s ipanema.com. 1858 Columbia Road NW, oyster bar on the ground floor, Black Jack bourbon 202.986.0757 $$ Map 1 A5 bar above. Oysters raw, grilled and fried, plus sea-

Adams Morgan

food gumbo, steak, Amish chicken dinner. D (daily).

SEEING STARS Last October, Washington, D.C. got its very first Michelin Guide, joining just three other U.S. cities: Chicago, New York City and San Francisco.

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MADAM’S ORGAN Soul Food. Live music nightly

at this rowdy bar where redheads get half-price drinks. On the menu, comfort foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, mac and cheese. Pool tables, karaoke and rooftop bar. D (daily). www.madams organ.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. Kid’s menu. Cocktails, beers on tap. Green-friendly interior with wood from an Amish barn. D (Tues.Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.mintwoodplace.com.

1813 Columbia Road NW, 202.234.6732 $$$ Map 1 A5 RUMBA CAFE Latin. Amidst art of “the Latin

American 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. Latenight menu. Happy hour (daily). D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.rumbacafe.com. 2443 18th St. NW, 202.588.5501 $$ Map 1 A5 TAIL UP GOATAmerican. Up-and-comers with

lauded resumes (Komi, Little Serow) in their own laid-back Michelin-starred spot. Inventive twists on classics: smoked potato ravioli, seaweed sourdough, lamb ribs, pistachio roll with labneh gelato and fennel honey. D (daily). www.tailupgoat.com.

1827 Adams Mill Road NW, 202.986.9600 $$$$$ Map 1 A5

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

bar with chef/owners Christophe and Michelle Poteaux’s locally inspired cuisine: moules frites, hanger steak, lamb shoulder couscous. Prix fixe lunch (three courses, $29) and dinner (three-five courses, $39-$59) available. Artisanal cocktails, prized desserts. Famed sommelier Mark Slater.

D (Tues.-Sat.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.bastille restaurant.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. Michael Armellino’s pizza, pastas, veal scaloppine, beef filet with Stilton, pork loin with chutney.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., with Frodo’s French toast). www.bilbobaggins.net. 208 Queen St., 703.683.0300 $$ Map 2A B5 BLACKWALL HITCHSeafood. Waterfront dining

room with three bars named for a sailor’s knot popular in the 1800s. Classic seafood fare, plus flatbreads ($$), salads, burgers, steaks (“Tomahawk” for two). Chocolate truffles, Smith Island cake. Gluten free, late night. Live music most nights. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.theblackwallhitch.com. 5 Cameron St., 703.739.6090 $$$ Map 2A B5 BRABO Belgian. Robert Wiedmaier (Marcel’s,

Brasserie Beck) with smart chef Harper McClure helping Belgium meet America in grilled quail, duck carpaccio plus seven-course tastings ($80).

Copper bar. L & D (daily). 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. Happy hour (Mon-Fri). L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). 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. Late-night menu. L & D (daily), Br (Sun.). 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 favorite 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. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.) in tavern/bar.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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). Bar and lounge late.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). 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). Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.).

D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.mysonomacellar.com.

207 King St., 703.566.9867 $$$ Map 2A B5 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. Kid’s menu. Wines, beers. Bar till late.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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 and grilled pork chop; Chris Balile’s inventive cocktails. Happy hour punch specials, bar till late.

B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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. L (Mon., Wed.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.vermilion restaurant.com. 1120 King St., 703.684.9669 $$$$$$$ Map 2A B3 WAREHOUSE BAR & GRILL American. Celeb

caricatures, steaks, seafood, pasta, all-lump crab cakes, some Cajun accents by chef Sert Ruamthong. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.warehousebarandgrill.com. 214 King St., 703.683.6868 $$-$$$ 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 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. Kid’s menu. Bar. L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www. wharfrestaurant.com. 119 King St., 703.836.2836 $$-$$$ Map 2A B5

Arlington, Va. PEPITA Mexican. Celeb chef Mike Isabella’s

colorful, relaxed cantina for south of the border favorites like tacos, plus modernized small plates and family-style meats ($$$). Mezcal and tequilaheavy drinks menu with 35 cocktails. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.pepitabymic.com.

4000 Wilson Blvd., 703.312.0200 $-$$ Map 2 D1 RAY’S THE STEAKS Steaks. Prepare for a wait

and a great steak at Ray’s. Rib eyes, spicy sirloins, New York strips topped with blue cheese in a bustling room. Mashed potatoes and creamed spinach with every meal; mushrooms, broccoli or red onions to order. D (daily). www.raysthesteaks. com. 2300 Wilson Blvd., 703.841.7297 Metro: Courthouse $$$$ Map 2 C4 TEXAS JACK’S BARBECUE Barbecue. An airy,

industrial space named for a legendary Virginia cowboy dishing up smoky Texas-style barbecue by Food Network “Best in Smoke” winner, chef Matt Lang. Mexican flavors in sides such as esquites (elote corn salad) and coleslaw. Mini pies by local makers. Full bar for smoked whiskey sour, Jack’s mule. Beer and wine. L & D (daily). www. txjacks.com. 2761 Washington Blvd., 703.875.0477 $$-$$$ Map 2 D3 YONAJapanese/Korean. Chef Jonah Kim’s noodle

bar and small plates izakaya with partner Mike Isabella, fusing Korean flavors with Japanese techniques. Non-traditional ramens, Korean-style beef tartare, uni and caviar-topped waffles. European wines, Japanese beers, Asian-themed cocktails.

L & D (daily). www.yonava.com. 4000 Wilson Blvd., 703.465.1100 $-$$ Map 2 D1

Bethesda, Md. AMERICAN TAP ROOM Saloons & Pubs. Old

meets new in this contemporary comfort zone with flat-screens, 20 beers on draft/40+ in bottles and cans. Grilled New York strip, wings, crab mac and cheese, salads, flatbreads, jambalaya. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.americantap room.com. 7278 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md.,

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301.656.1366 $$ Map 4 B4; 1811 Library St., Reston, Va., 703.834.0400 Map 3 B1/2 BLACK’S BAR & KITCHEN American. Prize-winning

chef Jeff Black in his glam spot with patio, oyster bar and tablecloth zone. Raw bar, charcuterie, wood-fire grilled meats and fish, seafood stew.

Wine Spectator awarded wine collection. L (Mon.Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.blacksbarandkitchen. com. 7750 Woodmont Ave., 301.652.5525 $$$ Map 4 A/B3 PASSIONFISH Seafood. Dramatic space with “float-

ing” stairs, Chris Clime prepping fish from many oceans. Kids menu, sushi chef and cocktails.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.passion fishreston.com. 7187 Woodmont Ave., 301.358.6116 $$-$$$ Map 4 B5; 11960 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va., 703.230.3474 Map 3 B2 WILDWOOD KITCHEN American. Robert Weid-

maier’s rustic venture (wood beams, green leather seats) for fare with Mediterranean accents: red snapper, steak, duck breast, cheeses, charcuterie.

Wines, cocktails at 15-seat bar. L (Mon.-Sat.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.wildwoodkitchenrw.com. 10223 Old Georgetown Road, 301.571.1700 $$$ Map 4

Capitol Hill AMBAR Balkan. Ivan Iricanin bringing his Belgrade

original to D.C. with communal tables, coppertop bar, Mediterranean decor. Serbia meets New World in slow-cooked meats and mezze, white veal soup, cheese pie. Balkan wines and beers, 30 varieties of Serbian rakia. Bar late. D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.ambarrestaurant.com. 523 8th St. SE, 202.813.3039 $$-$$$ Map 1 H11; 2901 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 703.975.9663 Map 2 C3 BEARNAISE French. Steak frites specialists inspired

by Montreal and Paris in “Top Chef” contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s Capitol Hill digs. Mussels, duck, lamb shoulder. Good cocktails, desserts, cheeses. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.bearnaiserestaurant.com. 315 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.450.4800 $$-$$$$ Map 1 G10 BELGA CAFE Belgian. “Bit of Brussels on the Hill”

with mussels, frites, Flemish stew by Belgian native, Knight in the order of Leopold II and “Top Chef” contender Bart Vandaele. 110 beers. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). 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. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.cafeberlin-dc.com. 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 202.543.7656 Metro: Union Station $$ Map 1 F10 GARRISONAmerican. Culinary Institute of

America-trained Robert Weland working with local farms to produce seasonal dishes in a warm, wood-accented space. Whole-roasted vegetables, house-made pastas, locally sourced fish and meat. Gina Chersevani’s cocktail menu and a Euro-heavy wine list. D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sun.). www.garrisondc.com. 524 8th St SE, 202.506.2445 $$$ Map 1 H11

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GOOD STUFF EATERY American. “Top Chef”

contestant Spike Mendelsohn’s specialty burgers, hand-cut fries, old-fashioned shakes. Cell phone charging stations. L & D (daily). www. goodstuffeatery.com. 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.543.8222 $ Map 1 G10; 3291 M St. NW, 202.337.4663 Map 1 D2; 2110 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.415.4663 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 THE MONOCLE RESTAURANT American. Since

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

L & D (Mon.-Fri.). Weekends for private events only. www.themonocle.com. 107 D St. NE, 202.546.4488 Metro: Union Station $$$ Map 1 E10

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ROSE’S LUXURY American. In a Barracks Row

“farmhouse,” Michelin-starred, no-reservations spot for small plates (pork and lychee salad, popcorn soup with lobster, octopus, pasta $$) or family-style meals (smoked brisket, fried chicken $$$). Upstairs bar (same food). D (Mon.-Sat.). www. rosesluxury.com. 717 8th St. SE, 202.580.8889 $$ Map 1 H11

Authentic Mediterranean

1921 8th Street, NW, #125 202-864-4321 www.cavagrill.com

TED’S BULLETIN American. Lively diner with

vintage decor and leather booths. All-day breakfast, BBQ, chili, “supper” dishes. Pastries like pies and “pop tarts.” Front window kitchen.

Bar with milkshakes (some spiked), malts and cocktails. B, L & D (daily). www.tedsbulletin. com. 505 8th St. SE, 202.544.8337 Metro: Eastern Market $$ Map 1 H11; 1818 14th St. NW, 202.265.8337 Map 1 B6

Award-Winning Cocktails 124 Blagden Alley, NW | 202-316-9396 www.columbiaroomdc.com

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. Two-level lounge, nine private rooms. Groups welcome. L & D (daily). Bar till late. Valet. www.carminesnyc.com.

425 7th St. NW, 202.737.7770 $$ Map 1 E8 CHINA CHILCANOAsian-Latin. Celebrity chef

José Andrés’s fun-loving spot mixing Peru’s native Criollo, Chinese and Japanese cultures. Dishes like pork shumai dumplings; yellow potatoes in spicy, creamy sauces. Shaved ice, sweet custard for dessert, plus one of the largest Pisco collections in the U.S. D (daily). www.chinachilcano.com. 418 7th St. NW, 202.783.0941 Metro: Archives or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$-$$$ Map 1 E8

AWARD-WINNING ITALIAN CUSINE

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. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.dbgb.com/dc.

931 H ST. NW, 202.695.7660 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 D7 FIG & OLIVE Mediterannean. California cool

meets the South of France at chic CityCenterDC. Two-story space (plus two bars) serving crostini, housemade pasta, lobster bouillabaisse, whole branzino, chicken tagine, filet mignon. An olive oil tasting begins each meal. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.figandolive.com. 934 Palmer Alley NW, 202.559.5004 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$$ Map 1 E7

American Food & Drink, Fresh from the Farm 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 202-464-3001 www.farmersanddistillers.com

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FIOLA Italian. Beard-winning Fabio Trabocchi in

his own Michelin-starred “villa” (glass columns, marble, rosewood, onyx mosaic, 50-seat bar with tapas) with executive chef Chris Watson sending out lobster ravioli, ribeye, seafood. Themed tastings, three-six courses ($90-$150, wines extra).

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). Across from National Gallery of Art. www.fioladc.com. 678 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.628.2888 $$$ Map 1 F8 GRAFFIATO American. “Top Chef” celebrity chef

Mike Isabella’s Italian tapas (veal cheeks, clams).

Cheese and charcuterie bar, pizza. Two-story open space with “butcher’s bar,” wood oven, and Prosecco tap. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.), bar and pizza till late. L (Mon-Fri.), D (daily). www.graffiatodc. com. 707 6th St. NW, 202.289.3600 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $-$$ Map 1 E8 JALEO Spanish. Tapas (60 hot and cold) and paella

by José Andrés and team. Spanish wines, sherries.

Hours vary by location. L & D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.jaleo.com. 480 7th St. NW, 202.628.7949 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown or Archives $$ Map 1 E8; 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.913.0003 Map 4; 2250 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va., 703.413.8181 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H8

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

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 hour (Mon.-Fri., early and late).

7th Street has “racetrack bar” with boat hull ceiling, four flat screens. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.legal seafoods.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

WE’RE MORE MEATS THE PLATE THAN

ARLINGTON 1750 Crystal Dr. 703.418.1444

BETHESDA 7400 Wisconsin Ave. 301.657.2650

DOWNTOWN DC 1050 Connecticut Ave. 202.955.5997

GEORGETOWN 3251 Prospect St. 202.342.6258

RESTON 11956 Market St. 703.796.0128

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popular West Coast altar to beef with servers in white jackets bringing out wet-aged steaks and chops, seafood, sushi. Lobster mashed potatoes ($$$$), butter cake for two. Live music nightly.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 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. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily). 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 Map 3 D4; Reston Town Center, 11920 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va., 703.481.6600 Map 3 B2; 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 ($$$). Milk Bar desserts. Inside CityCenterDC. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.momofuku.com. 1090 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.602.1832 Metro: Metro Center or Gallery PlChinatown $$-$$$ Map 1 E7 OYAMEL Mexican. A José Andrés cocina with Colin

King’s ceviche, tacos (mahi mahi, baby pig, even cricket), stuffed poblano, hot and cold antojitos.

Margarita with salt “air,” 50 tequilas. Night owl bar menu (Sun.-Wed.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.oyamel.com. 401 7th St. NW, 202.628.1005 Metro: Archives $$ Map 1 E8 w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 25

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RASIKA Indian. Washington Post deemed “a

national treasure,” with Beard-winner Vikram Sunderam in open kitchen with griddle, barbecue, tandoori, curries. Pre-theater (three courses, $35), 100 wines; bar with exotic cocktails. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.rasikarestaurant.com. 633 D St. NW, 202.637.1222 Metro: Archives $$ 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. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). Carryout and delivery. www.dcwoknroll. com. 604 H St. NW, 202.347.4656 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$ Map 1 E8

Downtown BLT PRIME BY DAVID BURKESteakhouse. Celebrity

chef’s luxe D.C. outpost inside Trump International Hotel with marble floors, seats overlooking sumptuous lobby. Executive chef Marc Hennessy sending out Burke’s patented pink Himalayan salt dry-aged chops, duck steak au poivre, steamed sea bass, tuna tartare. Raw bar, whimsical desserts (cheesecake lollipop “tree” with bubble gum whipped cream). B & D (daily), L (Mon.-Fri.), Br (Sat.Sun.). www.bltrestaurants.com/washington-d-c.

1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.868.5100 Metro: Federal Triangle $$$$ Map 1 F7 EQUINOX—American. Prize-winning Todd Gray pair-

ing wines to crab cakes with grits, grass-fed veal, vegan options. À la carte or multi-course tastings (three to seven, $60-$85, wine extra). Pre-theater (three courses, $35). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.), Br (Sun.). www.equinoxrestaurant.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, crab risotto fritters, pizza, steaks, pastas, salads. Lagers brewed on-site. Happy hour (Mon.Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Also near Nationals Park with patio and flat screens. www. gordonbiersch.com. 900 F St. NW, 202.783.5454 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $$ Map 1 E7; 100 M St. SE, 202.484.2739 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 MORTON’S —Steaks. Power lunchers digging into

porterhouse, New York strip, filet mignon, lobster. “Legendary” hot chocolate cake. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily). 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

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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 ($), soy-braised short ribs with mole sauce, ceviches, paella with lobster. Cocktails (several margaritas). L & D (Mon.Sat.). 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.

Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Valet $8 at Willard Hotel. www. occidentaldc.com. 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,

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202.783.1475 Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle $$$$ Map 1 E6 OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM Seafood. Swank

“oceanliner” where celebs, power lunchers go for fresh catches. Alaskan King crab, Coho salmon, Dover sole. Also crab cakes, steaks, oyster bar.

Valet $12. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.theoceanaire. com. 1201 F St. NW, 202.347.2277 $$$ Map 1 E7 OLD EBBITT GRILL —American. D.C.’s oldest saloon,

loved by politicos, celebs, media. Seafood, pastas, chili. Raw bar, oysters (matched with wines). Happy hour (Mon.-Fri., early and late). B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). East of White House.

Valet parking. www.ebbitt.com. 675 15th St. NW, 202.347.4801 Metro: Metro Center $$ Map 1 E6 PLUME American. Ralf Schlegel’s Michelin-starred

restaurant with luxe dishes à la Monticello’s gardens. Prix fixe ($98), chef’s tasting ($115-$280).

Foie gras terrine, lobster gratin, risotto, Angus prime filet, bison with corn soufflé. Cozy nooks, 1,300-label wine cellar, landscape murals on silk and fireplace in the elegant Jefferson hotel. Free parking. Greenhouse for light fare, Quill for cocktails. D (Tues.-Sat.). www.jeffersondc.com.

1200 16th St. NW, 202.448.3227 $$$$ Map 1 D6 THE PRIME RIB Steaks. Zagat-rated No. 1 steak-

house in D.C. and Food & Wine magazine’s Top Five Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. with USDA prime cuts, lump crab cakes, lobster. “Civilized” supper club with lively bar. Pianist (Mon.-Thurs.), bassist/pianist (Fri.-Sat.), starting at 7 p.m. Fine wines. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). Jackets for men (provided) during dinner. Free valet parking after 5 p.m. www.theprimerib.com. 2020 K St. NW, 202.466.8811 $$$ Map 1 D5

Dupont Circle ANKARATurkish. Aslanturk family’s contemporary

and classic cuisine in a chic setting. A variety of pide (flat breads), grilled kabobs and hot and cold mezze. Spacious patio. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun., traditional Turkish). www.ankaradc. net. 1320 19th St. NW, 202.293.6301 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) $$-$$$ Map 1 C5 ASIA 54Asian. Sleek spot with temple-style art

serving Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai favorites. Sushi bar with extensive menu and happy hour specials (daily). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). 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.” L & D (daily). www.bucadibeppo.com 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.232.8466 Metro: Dupont Circle (North) $$ Map 1 B5 HANK’S OYSTER BAR Seafood. Chef Jamie Leeds

with her famous “Meat and Two” (one protein like molasses short ribs or fried oysters with two sides).

Wines and cocktails like “Deadliest Catch” (salt water taffy foam) by mixologist Gina Chersevani.

Bar till late. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.hanks oysterbar.com. 1624 Q St. NW, 202.462.4265 $$-$$$ Map 1 C6; 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202.733.1971 Metro: Eastern Market Map 1 G11; 1026 King St., 703.759.4265 Metro: King St. Map 2A B3

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SUSHI TARO Japanese. Michelin-starred second-

story spot with cherrywood walls and tatami rooms, kimonoed hostess and exotic sushi (flute fish, live scallops) by master chef Nobu Yamazaki and team. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.sushi taro.com. 1503 17th St. NW, 202.462.8999 $$$$$ Map 1 E4 TABARD INN American. Regional cuisine by Adrian

Diday in one of the city’s oldest continuously running hotels. Pastries by Dalo De LaPaz. Famed cocktails. Fireplace lounge, parlors, courtyard.

Live jazz Sat.-Sun. p.m. L (Mon.-Fri.), B & D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.tabardinn.com. 1739 N St. NW, 202.331.8528 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) $$$$$ Map 1 C5

Foggy Bottom/West End BLUE DUCK TAVERN American. Michelin-starred

fare in Tony Chi-designed digs, drawing Obamas, et al. Chef de Cuisine Brad Deboy and team committed to regional produce. Seafood, charcuterie, California wines. B & L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.Sun.). Patio for 45. www.blueducktavern.com.

Park Hyatt, 1201 24th St. at M St. NW, 202.419.6755 $$$ Map 1 D4 CHALIN’S Chinese. Mandarin, Szechuan and Can-

tonese 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. L & D (daily). www.chalins.com.

1912 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.6000 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5 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. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.elchalandc.com. 1924 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.293.2765 Metro: Farragut West $$ Map 1 D5 KAZ SUSHI BISTRO Japanese. Prized chef Kazuhiro

Okochi’s intimate spot for seared bonito, sea trout napoleon, tuna tartare. Sushi plates $$. Omakase tastings (eight courses $85 or $120). Bento boxes, sakes. Prized counter seats near the knifework.

L (Mon.-Fri.), D (Mon.-Sat.). www.kazsushibistro. com. 1915 I (Eye) St. NW, 202.530.5500 Metro: Farragut West $$-$$$ Map 1 D5 MARCEL’S French. Prized chef Robert Wiedmaier’s

elegant restaurant for Alaskan seafood, wild game. Prix-fixe (four to seven courses, $95-$155).

Pre-theater (three courses, $70) includes car to Kennedy Center. D (daily). Bar. Live jazz (Fri.Sat.). Valet parking ($10). www.marcelsdc.com.

2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.296.1166 $$$ Map 1 D4

TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO Spanish. Elegant

Old Spain setting (crimson walls, portraits of famous faces) and patio with themed specials each month. Seafood, paella by Javier Romero here from Michelin-starred Madrid base. Pintxos (tapas) in the bar. Happy hour (Mon.-Fri.). L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily). Free parking from 5:30 p.m. www. alabardero.com. 1776 I (Eye) St. NW, enter on 18th St., 202.429.2200 Metro: Farragut West $$$$$$$ Map 1 D5

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Georgetown FIOLA MARE Seafood. Prized chef Fabio Traboc-

chi’s riverside digs with Brinn Sinnott at the helm. Oysters, lobster ravioli, calamari-squid ink risotto, whole fish deboned at table. Cocktails to mocktails. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.).

Valet. www.fiolamaredc.com. 3050 K St. NW, 202.628.0065 $$$ Map 1 D3 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. B, L & D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.rosewoodhotels.com.

1050 31st St. NW, 202.617.2415 $$$$ Map 1 D3 RI RA IRISH PUB Irish. Decor from Ireland and live

band most nights lending a lively atmosphere for pub fare. Burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, Irish classics, and of course, Guinness. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.rira.com/georgetown.

3125 M St. NW, 202.751.2111 $$ Map 1 D2/3 SEA CATCH Seafood. On site of Hollerith’s 19th-

century tabulator (later IBM), fresh local seafood served beside C&O Canal. Raw bar, oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes, Maine lobsters, plus ribeye, rich sides. Classic cocktails with a modern twist, happy hours. Fireplaces. L & D (Mon.-Sat.). Complimentary valet. www.seacatchrestaurant.com.

On courtyard at 1054 31st St. NW, 202.337.8855 $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D3

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

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

D (daily). www.altastrada-cityvista.com. 465 K St. NW, 202.629.4662 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D8 CASA LUCA Italian. Fabio Trabocchi’s “vino &

cucina” osteria named for his son. Regional cooking: grilled fish, smoked pork chop, lamb scottadito, housemade pastas. 18 wines by the glass. Jeff Faile’s cocktails, Tom Wellings’ desserts. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). $7 valet. Enter 11th St. www.casalucadc.com. 1099 New York Ave. NW, 202.628.1099 $$$ Map 1 D7 TORTINO RESTAURANT Italian. Longtime D.C. chef

Noé Canales turning out soulful modern Tuscan (black ink crab ravioli, osso buco lamb shank) in a warm and welcoming space. Happy hour (Mon.Fri.). L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily). www.tortinorestaurant. com. 1228 11th St. NW, 202.312.5570 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$$ Map 1 D7

Northeast LE GRENIER French. Homey, yet romantic bi-level

bistro with an antique attic setting. Classic fare elegantly presented: braised beef stew, frog legs, duck breast, salads, cheeses, desserts. Full bar.

D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.legrenierdc.com.

502 H St. NE, 202.544.4999 $$ Map 1 E11 MASSERIA Italian. A glam patio with granite fire

pits leading into a rustic dining room for Nicholas Stefanelli’s Michelin-starred ode to Italy’s Puglia region. Set-price menu of elegantly prepared seasonal dishes: three-six courses ($69-$125).

Linguine with spicy XO sauce, squab, local veal, crudo. Inventive cocktails. No sneakers/sportswear.

D (Tues.-Sat.). www.masseria-dc.com. 1340 4th St. NE, 202.608.1330 $$$$ Map 1 C11 TOKI UNDERGROUNDJapanese. Located above

the Pug bar, ramen noodles with various toppings: meats, vegetables by Beard nominee Eric BrunerYang. Dumplings, cold tofu, kimchi and Taiwanese root beer. Bar late. D (daily). www.tokiunderground. com. 1234 H St. NE, 202.388.3086 $ Map 1 E12

Northwest BINDAAS Indian. Beard-winning chef Vikram

Sunderam’s “independent, cool and carefree” ode to Indian street food in an intimate space. Kabobs, chaats (savory snacks like crab and rice noodles), kathi rolls filled with chicken tikka masala. Beer, wine pairings, cocktails. D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.bindaasdc.com. 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.244.6550 $$ North of Map 1 A4 CASOLARE Italian. Beard winner Michael Schlow’s

newest eatery serving up coastal Italian fare inside glam Kimpton Glover Park Hotel. Maltagliati pasta with local crab, Capri-style seafood salad, crudo, wood-fired pizzas. Classic cocktails (Negroni, Boulevardier) on draft. D (daily). www.casolaredc. com. 2505 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.625.5400 $$$ Map 1 A1

Shaw CAVA GRILL Mediterranean. By three childhood

friends, fast-casual spot for building your own salad and grain bowls. A wide variety of toppings including dips (“crazy feta”), proteins (braised lamb), fresh veggies, dressings (Sriracha Greek yogurt). L & D (daily). www.cavagrill.com. 707 H St. NW, 202.719.0111 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown $ Map 1 E8; 3105 14th St. NW, 202.695.8100 Metro: Columbia Heights North of Map 1 A7; 1222 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.370.6636 Metro: Dupont Circle (South) Map 1 C5; 1921 8th St. NW, 202.864.4321 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 B8; 4237 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.695.8115 Metro: Tenleytown-AU (about seven blocks) North of Map A1 CHERCHER Ethiopian. A 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.

L & D (daily). www.chercherrestaurant.com.

1334 9th St NW, 202.299.9703 $ Map 1 C7 COLUMBIA ROOM American. The new incarnation

of spirits guru Derek Brown’s award-winning cocktail bar with elevated bites. Tasting room (by reservation) with seasonal drinks and amuse-bouches, spirits library and terrace offering “plates” (“sea,” “land,” “garden”). www.columbiaroomdc.com.

124 Blagden Alley NW, 202.316.9396 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C7 CONVIVIAL French. Star chef Cedric Maupil-

lier’s French-accented cafe-style food (bouillabaisse with catfish, “coq au vin” fried chicken).

D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.convivialdc.com. 801 O St. NW, 202.525.2870 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C8 THE DABNEYAmerican. Jeremiah Langhorne’s

Michelin-starred rustic digs in hip Blagden Alley for his open-hearth cooking, using ingredients from a rooftop garden. Menu changes daily. D (Tues.Sun.). www.thedabney.com. 122 Blagden Alley, 202.450.1015 $$-$$$ Map 1 D7

DINING

DECLARATION Gourmet Pizza. Glam industrial

FARMERS & DISTILLERSAmerican. Restaurant

spot for blistered Neopolitan-style pies named for founding fathers of original 13 colonies and encouraging diner’s own independence with an option to customize. Also steak, burger, brick-oven roasted chicken. 15 wines by the glass; local beers on tap. D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.declaration restaurant.com. 804 V St. NW, 202.627.2277 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $$ Map 1 B7 DINO’S GROTTO Italian. Dean Gold’s enoteca with

two floors of seating and two wine bars. VenetianTuscan pastas, porchetta, beef shoulder with salsa verde, risotto. Pastas $$. Well-priced Old World and organic wines, Italian beers and cocktails.

D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.dinoinshaw.com. 1914 9th St. NW, 202.686.2966 $$$ Map 1 B7 EAT THE RICH Seafood. Oyster bar-meets-rock

’n’ roll (its name from a Motörhead song) in this spot matching food to strong spirits. Derek Brown and co. with pitchers of cocktails plus items “raw” and “hot” (scallops, eel pie, the Chesapeake Boil). D (daily). www.etrbar.com. 1839 7th St. NW, 202.316.9396 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $$ Map 1 B8 ESPITA MEZCALERIA Mexican. Vibrant murals

setting the stage for Alexis Samayoa’s (WD-50, Empellon) Oaxacan fare. Handmade tortillas for tacos, ceviches, mole seven ways and salsa in six flavors. Extensive mezcal list. Bar till late. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.espitadc.com.

1250 9th St. NW, 202.621.9695 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 C7

majority-owned by farmers with inspiration from founding father George Washington. Eclectic menu of made-from-scratch food and drinks (onsite distillery): burgers, sandwiches, steakhouse fare, seafood and pastas, plus Asian specialties (hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, shaobing flatbreads). B (Mon.-Fri.), L & D (daily), Br (buffet, Sat.-Sun.). www.farmersanddistillers.com.

600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 202.464.3001 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$-$$$ Map 1 D8 HAIKANJapanese. From the team behind Chi-

natown’s popular ramen spot, Daikaya, in the hip Atlantic Plumbing complex. A bright, modernist backdrop for traditional Sapporo-style ramen, along with playful small plates (mapo tofu poutine, “pea-sar” Caesar salad with peas). Washington Post rated 2 1/2 stars. Bar till late. L (Fri.-Sat.), D (daily). www.haikandc.com. 805 V St. NW., 202.299.1000 Metro: Shaw-Howard U $$ Map 1 B8 KINSHIPAmerican. Acclaimed Chef Eric Ziebold’s

Michelin-starred restaurant, an elegantly casual counterpart to sister spot Metier downstairs. Menu divided into sections (Craft, History, Ingredients, Indulgence) offering lobster French toast, seared duck, grilled Japanese Kuroge beef ($$$$), plus whole-roasted meat, poultry, fish. Extensive wine list. D (daily). www.kinshipdc.com. 1015 7th St. NW, 202.737.7700 $$$-$$$$ Map 1 D8

KYIRISANAsian/French. Modern fare housed

inside the ultra-hip Shay apartment complex.

Lauded Tim Ma blending Asian and French flavors: Filipino scrapple with fingerling potatos, beef heart tartare with gochujang aioli. D (Tues.Sat.). www.kyirisandc.com. 1924 8th St. NW, 202.525.2942 Metro: Mt. Vernon Sq $$ Map 1 B7 RED TOQUE CAFE Indian. Casual grill for samosas,

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.

L & D (daily). 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 SHAW BIJOUAmerican. “Top Chef” finalist

Kwame Onwuachi’s highly anticipated venture in a renovated 19th-century row house. Prix-fixe (no menu) from $95 starting at the upstairs cocktail bar, followed by hors d’oeuvres in the kitchen with the chef, then dinner in the spacious, industrialchic dining room. Dishes inspired by Onwuachi’s personal history: uni bottarga, sous vide clams with caviar. Reservations required via online “ticket” system. D (Tues.-Sat.). www.theshawbijou.com.

1544 9th St. NW, 202.800.0640 $$$$ Map 1 C7

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

IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL We invite you to our cozy restaurant on Capitol Hill for authentic German cuisine & beer. Enjoy our outdoor patio, weather permitting.

A short walk from Union Station in a brick row house.

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

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Virginia Suburbs THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON American.

Prestigious Michelin-starred foodie destination featuring a romantic country inn with courtyard and regional cuisine by chef Patrick O’Connell. Prix-fixe ($218, plus $125 for wine pairings). Chef’s table for 2-12 ($595 surcharge). D (daily). 90 minutes down country roads from D.C. Must reserve; best to hire driver. www.theinnatlittlewashington.com. Middle & Main sts., Washington, Va. (40 miles from Dulles Airport), 540.675.3800 $$$$ L’AUBERGE CHEZ FRANCOIS French. Haeringer

family’s Alsatian inn with terrace tables. Dover sole, sweetbreads, rack of lamb or six courses ($75-$85). Jacques Brasserie with pizza, beers on tap. Family dinners. L & D (Tues.-Sun.). Brasserie: L & D (Tues.-Sun.), Br (Sat.-Sun.). Reservations required. www.laubergechezfrancois.com.

332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, Va., 703.759.3800 $$$ Map 3 C3

Wok and Roll Chinese and Japanese Cuisine

Happy Hour, Sushi Bar, FREE DELIVERY UNTIL 2AM 202-347-4656 ~ 604 H St. NW, Chinatown

WokKaraoke and Roll

M&S GRILL American. Lively chophouse/saloon

with garden patio and bar, serving aged steaks, entrée salads, calamari, oysters, surf & turf, bone-in ribeye, good sides. Nice wine list, many by the glass. Nightly happy hour. L & D (daily), Br (Sun.). www.mandsgrill.com. Reston Town Center, 11901 Democracy Drive, Reston, Va. 703.787.7766 $$ Map 3 B2

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.

Two-hour lunch departures: Mon.-Fri. noon, Sat.Sun. 11:30 a.m. Allow time for boarding. Holiday and specialty cruises. www.odysseycruises.com.

600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

State-of-the-Art Private Party Rooms Over 100,000 Songs in Many Languages

202-450-4702 ~ 604 H St. NW, 2nd Floor

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OSTERIA MORINI Italian. Michael White’s award-

winning Emilia-Romagna cuisine with water views. Grilled meats, pastas, salumi, burrata.

House-made gelati. L (Mon.-Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.osteriamorini.com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.0660 Metro: Navy Yard $$$

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Authentic Ethiopian Restaurant

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

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. www.spiritofwashington.com. 600 Water St. SW, 866.834.7245 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8

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202.466.8811 • 2020 K St. NW • theprimerib.com

STATION 4 American. Chic bistro with chandeliers

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

Sat.-Sun. brunch with bottomless cocktails. Live jazz first and last Sun. Late-night menu. L (Mon.Fri.), D (daily), Br (Sat.-Sun.). www.station4dc.com.

1101 4th St. SW, 202.488.0987 Metro: Waterfront $$$ Map 1 H8

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Airy waterfront dining room for sustainably raised seafood. Raw bar, day boat scallop crudo, seafood towers. Pork chop, hanger steak, familystyle seafood risotto. Wines, local beers, craft cocktails. Bar till late. D (daily). www.whaleysdc. com. 301 Water St. SE, 202.484.8800 Metro: Navy Yard $$-$$$ Map 1 I10 30 W H E R E WA S H I N G TO N I F E B R UA R Y 2 01 7

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Penn Quarter/Chinatown

NPR Tours

Every day of the week, spirited crowds fill this bustling zone north of Pennsylvania Avenue NW. For the revitalization of the once down-and-out area, much of the credit goes to Verizon Center (page 33). Since it opened in 1997, the 20,000-seat sports and entertainment venue has drawn millions of ticket holders and inspired a slew of neighboring businesses.

Visitors head to hot spots by celebrity chef José Andrés, the stages of Shakespeare Theatre Company and trendy stores galore. The Smithsonian’s American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery are also here. At 7th and H streets, find the Friendship Arch (above) marking the old Chinatown, still a visible presence beside the newcomers. Map 1 E8

From “Morning Edition” to “All Things Considered,” NPR content surfs the radio waves of 900-plus stations. Weekdays at 11 a.m., free tours of the HQ reveal features like the two-story newsroom and the studios that record familiar voices (host Scott Simon, above). Reservations required. www.npr.org.

1111 N. Capitol St. NE, 202.513.3232. Map 1 D9

Neighborhoods 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

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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 FOGGY BOTTOM East of Georgetown, home to the

State Department, G.W. University and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Map 1 E4 GEORGETOWN Centered at M Street and Wisconsin

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

an emerging area of restaurants, music clubs and bars, plus the Art Deco-style Atlas Performing Arts Center. www.hstreet.org. Map 1 E11-12

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. On the Po-

tomac River south of D.C., a zone with luxe lodging, an MGM casino, eateries and shops, plus The Capital Wheel for panoramic views. www.nationalharbor. com. 877.628.5427 Map 3 D4

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SHAWAlong 7th and 9th streets NW between

Mount Vernon Square and Florida Avenue, a hot spot with top restaurants, bars and The Howard Theatre. www.shawmainstreets.org. 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 BIKE AND ROLL Guided tours by bike and Segway,

plus bike rentals. Four locations: National Mall, Union Station, Old Town Alexandria (Va.) and Smithsonian. See website for location details, prices and seasonal hour changes. www.bike androlldc.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. $34-$57, children $24-$48.

48-hour flexpass $79, children $65. www. citysightsdc.com. 202.650.5444

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 POTOMAC RIVERBOAT COMPANY Water taxi

service between Alexandria, National Harbor and Georgetown, plus seasonal sightseeing, pirate and canine cruises. See schedule online. www. potomacriverboat.com. 703.684.0580 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.senate transportationservices.com. 888.556.5331 WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY Metrorail and Metrobus services.

“Trip Planner” on website. Metrorail fares $1.75$5.90; rechargeable SmarTrip card $2. See map and hours on page 37. www.wmata.com. 202.637.7000 WASHINGTON PHOTO SAFARI Photographer E.

David Luria and his team leading instructional tours of photogenic sights across the city. From $79. www.washingtonphotosafari.com. 202.537.0937

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Entertainment

Ford’s Theatre

ArtJamz

Perhaps best known as the site of President Lincoln’s assassination in April 1865, this historic downtown stage also continues to present acclaimed plays and musicals. Through Feb. 19, Edward Albee’s Tony Award-winning drama “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” puts marital dysfunction in the spotlight, as a middle-aged couple subjects their unwitting guests to a night of intense verbal sparring. Holly Twyford and Gregory Linington take on the roles of the bitter spouses famously played on screen by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. $17-$64. (Arrive early to visit the museum, displaying artifacts like the gun brandished by John Wilkes Booth). www.fords.org. 511 10th St. NW, 202.347.4833. Map 1 E7

With locations in D.C.’s Dupont Circle and Brookland neighborhoods, plus Arlington, Virginia, these studios encourage patrons to revel in their inner Van Gogh (or Kahlo?) and create original paintings—with guidance from a team of local artists and a little inspiration in the form of beer or wine. $20$27/1.5-2 hour session. www.artjamz.co.

For what’s on stage: www.theatrewashington.org; for discount tickets: www.ticketplace.org ARENA STAGE Classic and contemporary produc-

tions in three theaters. Catwalk Cafe. On-site garage; call to reserve. “Roe,” Lisa Loomer’s new drama about two women at the center of the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case legalizing abortion through Feb. 19; “Watch on the Rhine,” Lillian Hellman’s suspenseful play set in D.C. just before America entered WWII, here starring Marsha Mason Feb. 3-March 5. www.arenastage.org. 1101 6th St. SW, 202.488.3300 Metro: Waterfront Map 1 I8 FOLGER THEATRE At Folger Shakespeare Library,

an Elizabethan-style theater presenting classic plays and concerts. “As You Like It,” one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies through March 5. www.folger.edu. 201 E. Capitol St. SE, 202.544.7077 Metro: Capitol South Map 1 F10 IMAGINATION STAGE Shows geared to children.

“The Freshest Snow Whyte,” a hip-hop spin on the classic fairy tale Feb. 11-March 18 (ages 5+). www. imaginationstage.org. 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, Md., 301.961.6060 Metro: Bethesda Map 4 THE KEEGAN THEATRE Small company with focus

on Irish and American works. “Mack, Beth,” a world-premiere modern take on Shakespeare’s tale of greed and ambition through Feb. 11. www.keegantheatre.com. 1742 Church St. NW, 703.892.0202 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5

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SIGNATURE THEATRE Contemporary living memorial to John F. Kennedy. plays and musicals. “Mrs. Miller Does Mariinsky Ballet: Alexei Ratmansky’s Her Thing,” a new comedy from James wheretraveler.com “The Little Humpbacked Horse” Lapine based on the true story of an off-key through Feb. 5; Alvin Ailey American singing phenom Feb. 28-March 26. www.

Dance Theater: mixed repertory, including sigtheatre.org. 200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, “Revelations” and newer works Feb. 7-12; “Shear Va., 703.820.9771 South of Map 2 H5 Madness,” long-running whodunit comedy with STUDIO THEATRE Venue for bold plays. “The Hard audience playing detective, ongoing. Also cafe, Problem,” Tom Stoppard’s newest play, following restaurant, gift shops, free tours and roof terrace a psychology researcher who grapples with the with sweeping city views. www.kennedy-center. definition of consciousness through Feb. 19; org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy “I Wanna F***ing Tear You Apart,” an ode to the Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 complications of friendship Feb. 1-19. www.studio MOSAIC THEATER COMPANY Founded by Ari Roth theatre.org. 1501 14th St. NW, 202.332.3300 Metro: and presenting thought-provoking works that Dupont Circle (five blocks) Map 1 C6 grapple with social and political issues. Based at SYNETIC THEATER Innovative storytelling (usually the Atlas Performing Arts Center. “Hooded: Or wordless) through movement, dance and mime.

Being Black for Dummies,” an irreverent world pre“The Taming of the Shrew,” an adaptation of miere comedy by local rising star Tearrance Arielle Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes, here set in Chisholm through Feb. 19. www.mosaictheater.

Hollywood (ages 14+) Feb. 15-March 19. www. org. 1333 H St. NE, 202.399.7993 Map 1 E12 synetictheater.org. 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Va., SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY Two stages 703.824.8061 Metro: Crystal City Map 2 H7 for the Bard and other playwrights. In Sidney HarTHEATER J Plays responding to the Jewish man Hall, “King Charles III,” Mike Bartlett’s play cultural legacy. “The How and The Why,” about imagining the ascension of Britain’s Prince Charles two evolutionary biologists debating theories to the throne Feb. 7-March 12; in Lansburgh of science, family and survival Feb. 15-March 12.

Theatre, “The Select,” Elevator Repair Service’s www.theaterj.org. 1529 16th St. NW, 800.494.8497 riff on “The Sun Also Rises” Feb. 18-April 2. www.

Metro: Dupont Circle (six blocks) Map 1 C6 shakespearetheatre.org. Harman, 610 F St. NW; WOOLLY MAMMOTH THEATRE Unconventional Lansburgh, 450 7th St. NW, 202.547.1122 Metro: plays of ideas. “Baby Screams Miracle,” Clare Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 Barron’s new play about a family trying to survive an

GUEST STARS Stacy Keach, Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren are among the illustrious actors who’ve taken the stage with Shakespeare Theatre Co. (above).

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apocalyptic storm through fervent prayer through Feb. 26. www.woollymammoth.net. 641 D St. NW, 202.393.3939 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8

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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. Yellow Claw Feb. 3; Tchami Feb. 10; Excision featuring The Paradox Feb. 24. 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. Lunar New Year Celebration with Beijing Symphony Orchestra Feb. 6; National Symphony Orchestra with violinist Joshua Bell and Dance Heginbotham Feb. 11; NSO Pops: “Valentine’s Day with Patti LaBelle” Feb. 14; NSO with violinist Hilary Hahn: Mendelssohn, Strauss, Janacek and Dvorak Feb. 1618; Regina Carter: “Simply Ella,” celebrating the 100th birthday of Ella Fitzgerald Feb. 17; Washington Performing Arts presents “Living the Dream...Singing the Dream,” gospel music honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Feb. 19; NSO Pops with Snarky Puppy Feb. 22; Washington National Opera: “Dead Man Walking” Feb. 25-March 11; St. Petersburg Philharmonic: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich Feb. 27. Free shows daily at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage. www.kennedycenter.org. 2700 F St. NW, 202.467.4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (free shuttle) Map 1 E3 STRATHMORE Scenic acres in Maryland, base of

the National Philharmonic and second home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. National Philharmonic: “Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions” Feb. 4; Step Afrika! “Step Xplosion” Feb. 12; National Philharmonic: Brian Ganz Plays Chopin Feb. 18; BSO: Dvorak’s Cello Concerto Feb. 19; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: “All Rise” Feb. 24, 26. www.strathmore.org. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, N. Bethesda, Md., 301.581.5100 Metro: Grosvenor Map 3 B3 THE THEATER AT MGM NATIONAL HARBORAt the

luxury gaming resort just south of D.C., a 3,000seat theater drawing some of the biggest names in music and comedy, plus UFC and boxing events.

Food, drinks, VIP suites. Band of Brothers Feb. 2; The Last Waltz 40 Tour Feb. 4; Sebastian Maniscalco Feb. 12; Earth, Wind & Fire Feb. 18. www. mgmnationalharbor.com. 7100 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Md., 844.346.4664 Map 3 D4 U.S. NAVY BAND Free concerts by the U.S. Navy’s

six performing ensembles, from the Concert Band to Country Current and the Commodores, at venues around the area. See website for full schedule with location information. www.navyband.navy.mil.

VERIZON CENTER Penn Quarter/downtown

arena for sports, shows and events. Disney on Ice: “Dream Big” Feb. 15-20; Ariana Grande: “Dangerous Woman” Tour Feb. 27. www.verizoncenter. com. 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 WARNER THEATRE Performances of theater,

comedy and dance in an ornate 1924 movie palace.

Bobby Bones: “Funny & Alone” Comedy Tour Feb. 4; Snap Judgment Feb. 11; Lauryn Hill Feb. 16; Tedeschi Trucks Band Feb. 23-25. www.warner theatredc.com. 513 13th St. NW, 202.783.4000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 F7

WOLF TRAP At America’s only national park for the

performing arts, music in two 18th century barns.

Eric Paslay Feb. 10; Alyson Cambridge: “Until Now” Tour Feb. 11; Cherish the Ladies Feb. 14-15; Solas Feb. 16-17; 1964 The Tribute Feb. 18; Masters of Hawaiian Music Feb. 25. www.wolftrap.org. The Barns, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, Va., 703.255.1900 Map 3 C3

Bars & Lounges 2 BIRDS 1 STONE Under Doi Moi restaurant, an

intimate and colorful cocktail den with six selections that rotate regularly. Also bar bites like Vietnamese dumplings sent from upstairs. Tues.Thurs. 6 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m.-1:15 a.m. www.2birds1stonedc.com. 1800 14th St. NW (entrance on S St.) Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B6 BAR DECO In the 1928 Bulletin Building, a three-

story restaurant with rooftop terrace. Nodding to the Art Deco era with original (blood orange rickey) and classic (sazerac) cocktails, plus beer and wine.

Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-close, Sat. 10 a.m.-close, Sun. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. www.bar decodc.com. 717 6th St. NW, 202.774.5867 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 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 BIERGARTEN HAUS Channeling Oktoberfest all

year, thanks to dishes like schnitzel and knockwurst served in a courtyard (and on the roof). Beers on tap (served in liter mugs) include Hofbrau Original Lager and Spaten. Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-midnight, Fri. till 2:30 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.midnight. www.biergartenhaus.com. 1355 H St. NE, 202.388.4053 Map 1 D11 BOARD ROOM A two-level homage to vintage

board games (Taboo, Connect 4, Risk). Also 20plus taps, cocktails, a jukebox and an arcade. Mon.Thurs., Sun. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. till 3 a.m. www. boardroomdc.com. 1737 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.518.7666 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 B5 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 COPYCAT CO. On emerging H Street NE, a cozy,

dimly lit cocktail bar where expert mixologists concoct drinks from the menu or according to patrons’ cravings. Also Chinese dumplings and skewers. Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.3 a.m. www.copycatcompany.com. 1110 H St. NE, 202.241.1952 Map 1 D12 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

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THE GIBSON Hidden lounge bringing 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 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 Place 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 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

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 MUSE PAINTBARA studio/bar offering painting

instruction from local artists along with beer, wine and tapas. Public and private sessions (reserve online). No experience needed. Most sessions $35 (5 percent of profits donated to local charities). www.musepaintbar.com. 2920 District Ave., Fairfax, Va., 571.290.2700 Map 3 D2; 122 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md., 240.470.7100 Map 3 D4 THE NEXT WHISKY BAR Inside one of the city’s

most elegant (and notorious) buildings, a hot spot at the renovated Watergate Hotel offering a large selection of spirits at the bar and in illuminated bottles forming dramatic curved walls. Sun.-Thurs.

4 p.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. www. thewatergatehotel.com. 2650 Virginia Ave. NW, 202.827.1600. Metro: Foggy Bottom Map 1 E3 OFF THE RECORD In the Hay-Adams, one of the

“world’s best hotel bars” (per forbes.com). Walls covered in caricatures of Washington’s political elite past and present set a scene for wine, cocktails and eclectic American fare. Sun.Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 12:30 a.m. www.hayadams.com/washingtondc-bars. 800 16th St. NW, 202.638.6600 Metro: Farragut West Map 1 D5 THE PASSENGER Tom Brown’s popular cocktail

bar, re-opened in a new location in Shaw. A mural inspired by the namesake Iggy Pop tune (beside church-pew seating), plus Chartreuse on tap and experts behind the bar. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. noon-3 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. www.passengerdc.com. 1539 7th St. NW, 202.853.3588 Metro: Shaw-Howard U Map 1 C8 POV Glamorous hot spot with rooftop terrace atop

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

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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 ROUND ROBIN BAR In the Willard Hotel, upscale

bar serving venerable drinks and 130 scotches.

Henry Clay introduced the mint julep to D.C. here 200 years ago. Also find the Belmont gin fizz and Pimlico black-eyed Susan. Mon.-Sat. noon-1 a.m., Sun. noon-midnight. 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.628.9100 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7 THE RYE BAR Handsome marble-and-onyx-decked

lounge in the Rosewood, Washington, D.C. hotel with a selection of rare, barrel-aged 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 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

Brew Pubs & Saloons BLUEJACKET In a 1919 U.S. Navy factory, a buzzing

brewery headed by Greg Engert. Rotating selection of 20 beers plus five cask ales. On-site bar, tasting room, shop and Arsenal restaurant. Tours Fri.-Sat. www.bluejacketdc.com. 300 Tingey St. SE, 202.524.4862 Metro: Navy Yard Map 1 I10 CAPITOL CITY BREWING COMPANY Brew pub with

seasonal pours and full menu. www.capcity brew.com. 11th and H sts. NW (Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.midnight, Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m.), 202.628.2222 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E7; 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va. (Mon.-Wed. 1 a.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Fri. till 1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m.), 703.578.3888 Map 3 C3 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 RIGHT PROPER Craft brewery in Shaw neighbor-

hood with colorful murals of D.C. and a focus on playful experimentation (beer offerings rotate almost daily). Menu of Southern comfort food. View brewing operation from the back bar. Tues.-Thurs.

5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sun. till 10 p.m.

Featuring Washington’s Most Beautiful Exotic Dancers “Yes,We Take it All Off ” Full Bar & Menu

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Comedy THE CAPITOL STEPS Congressional staffers-

turned-comics satirize politics and life inside the Beltway. Fri.-Sat. at 7:30 p.m. $40.50. www. capsteps.com. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.312.1555 Metro: Federal Triangle Map 1 E7 DC IMPROV Nationally known comedy club in

downtown with Tex-Mex-focused food menu.

Gilbert Gottfried Feb. 2-4; Mike Birbiglia Feb. 8; Christian Finnegan Feb. 9-12; Jamie Lee Feb. 1719; Brandon T. Jackson Feb. 23-26. www. dcimprov.com. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202.296.7008 Metro: Farragut North Map 1 D5

Escape Rooms ESCAPE ROOM LIVETeams of players testing

their wits to escape locked rooms in 45 minutes.

Themes from Sherlock Holmes and Edgar Allan Poe to spies and mummies. $22.40-$28. Reservations required. www.escaperoomlive.com. 2300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 800.616.4880 (for all locations) Map 1 A1; 814 King St., 2nd Floor, Alexandria, Va. Map 2A B4; 3345 M St. NW Map 1 D2 THE GREAT ESCAPE ROOM Based on popular

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

Gay Bars COBALT Second-floor lounge with DJs, dancing,

theme parties and “American Idol”-style contests.

Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.3 a.m. www.cobaltdc.com. 1639 R St. NW, 202.462.6569 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C6 NELLIE’S SPORTS BAR Rooftop patio and indoor

bar with theme nights (Monday poker, Tuesday karaoke, Wednesday trivia), DJs and popular drag brunch. Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri. 3 p.m.-3 a.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 a.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.1 a.m. www.nelliessportsbar.com. 900 U St. NW, 202.332.6355 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7 TOWN DANCEBOUTIQUE The area’s largest gay

nightclub with state-of-the-art sound and video system, multiple dance floors, plush lounge and outdoor patio. Hosts energetic drag shows.

Cover charge $5-$12. Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. www. towndc.com. 2009 8th St. NW, 202.234.8696 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 A7

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

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BUFFALO BILLIARDS Cow-print sofas and

9:30 CLUB Frequent winner of nightclub of the

year. Visit the Back Bar early for first entry into shows. Greensky Bluegrass Feb. 2-4; Parquet Courts Feb. 13; Rick Astley Feb. 14; Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Feb. 21; Japandroids Feb. 27. 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.

Corey Harris: “Rasta Blues Experience” Feb. 2-4; Marion Meadows Feb. 11-14; Mary Wilson of the Supremes Feb. 16-19; Kim Waters Feb. 23-26. www.bluesalley.com. 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202.337.4141 Map 1 D3 THE HAMILTON LIVE Spacious live-music venue

underneath a restaurant named for the first Treasury secretary. Joe Purdy Feb. 3; Dan Layus Feb. 7; The Dustbowl Revival Feb. 10; New Orleans Suspects and Bonerama Feb. 18; Dirty Dozen Brass Band Feb. 23; Tedeschi Trucks Band Afterparty featuring The Ron Holloway Band Feb. 24-25.

Also free late-night shows. www.thehamiltondc. com. 600 14th St. NW, 202.787.1000 Metro: Metro Center Map 1 E6 THE HOWARD THEATRE A 1910 landmark that

helped launch the careers of Marvin Gaye and The Supremes. Black Tiger Sex Machine Feb. 1; Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney Feb. 11; The Al Jarreau Duo Feb. 17; Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Harlem Gospel Choir Feb. 19; George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Feb. 23. www.thehoward theatre.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 halfprice 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 (impressive sound system), a 1,200-square-foot cork-cushioned dance floor, two bars and room for 300. Moon Hooch Feb. 1; Escort Feb. 3; Book of Love Feb. 11; Lisa Hannigan Feb. 23. www.ustreetmusichall.com. 1115A U St. NW, 202.588.1880 Metro: U St-Cardozo Map 1 B7

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WASHINGTON CAPITALS D.C.’s NHL team with star captain Alex Ovechkin. Boston Bruins Feb. 1; Los Angeles Kings Feb. 5; Carolina Hurricanes Feb. 7; Detroit Red Wings Feb. 9; Anaheim Ducks Feb. 11; Edmonton Oilers Feb. 24. capitals.nhl.

com. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, 202.628.3200 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 WASHINGTON WIZARDS D.C.’s NBA team on its home court. Los Angeles Lakers Feb. 2; New Orleans Pelicans Feb. 4; Cleveland Cavaliers Feb. 6; Indiana Pacers Feb. 10; Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 13; Utah Jazz Feb. 26; Golden State Warriors Feb. 28. www.nba.com/wizards. Verizon

Indian pictographs fill this cavernous D.C.-meetsMontana pool hall. Fifteen tables, dart boards, ping pong, TVs, microbrews and shuffleboard.

Mon.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri. till 3 a.m., Sat. noon3 a.m., Sun. till 1 a.m. www.buffalobilliards.com/ dc. 1330 19th St. NW, 202.331.7665 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 C5 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 PENN QUARTER SPORTS TAVERN Sidewalk tables,

heated patio and two floors outfitted with multiple TVs for catching the game. Pizza, burgers, parmesan herb-crusted salmon, grilled hanger steak.

Near Verizon Center. Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.pennquartersportstavern.com. 639 Indiana Ave. NW, 202.347.6666 Metro: Archives Map 1 F8 PUBLIC BAR Sports-viewing lounge with large

U-shaped bar and nearly 50 TVs on two floors plus rooftop deck. Also the largest HD projector in the city. American fare: burgers, wings, beer, plus bottle service Thurs.-Sat. nights. Mon.-Wed. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Thurs.-Sun. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. www. publicbar.co. 1214 B 18th St. NW, 202.223.2200 Metro: Dupont Circle Map 1 D5

Wine Bars CORK Logan Circle venue with warm ambiance

(narrow space with back room, exposed brick walls, sidewalk tables out front) and at least 35 wines by the glass, 130 bottles from around the globe. To share: cheese and charcuterie, mussels and grilled lamb. Tues.-Wed. 5 p.m.midnight, Thurs.-Sat. till 1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m.

(Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) www.corkdc.com.

1720 14th St. NW, 202.265.2675 Metro: U StCardozo Map 1 C6 ENO WINE BAR In Georgetown, the company’s

first East Coast location, offering “exceptional wines in an approachable setting.” Vino by the glass (50), bottle and flight plus cheeses, charcuterie and chocolates with a focus on local producers. Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 1-10 p.m. www.enowinerooms.com. 2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.295.2826 Map 1 D3 FLIGHT Owned by spouses Swati Bose and Kabir

Amir, a welcoming spot with dramatic semicircular bar pouring 70-plus selections (30 by the glass and half-glass). Flights, cocktails and shareable plates. Mon.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 1 a.m. www.flightdc.com. 777 6th St. NW, 202.864.6445 Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown Map 1 E8 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

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Washington Your Way

Foodie

Romantic

Budget Traveler

With its first Michelin Guide, D.C. has quickly become a destination for top-quality dining.

One of nine restaurants to receive a Michelin star, the Park Hyatt hotel’s (1) Blue Duck Tavern offers a seasonal menu of American dishes, like whole-roasted duck (above). In the film “Julie & Julia,” actress Amy Adams pays homage to culinary idol Julia Child at Smithsonian’s (2) American History Museum, by laying a stick of butter on part of the real-life exhibition there honoring the cooking star. Fans may not be allowed to do the same, but they shouldn’t miss Child’s kitchen, preserved just as she left it (above). On the revitalizing H Street corridor in Northeast, James Beard-nominated Erik Bruner Yang’s hybrid (3) Maketto entices with Cambodian/Taiwanese food, a coffee shop, plus cool menswear from Durkl and Native.

With picturesque backdrops that include famous monuments and river views, D.C. makes an ideal city in which to celebrate love or even spark something new. The historical setting at Dupont Circle’s (1) Iron Gate restaurant conjures a more chivalrous time.

Don’t be surprised if a cozy two-top by the fire and Chef Tony Chittum’s award-winning Mediterranean fare inspires a marriage proposal. Staying in? At (2) Union Market , twosomes find all the fixings for a low-key date night with gourmet foods, sweets and wines to go. After a day of sightseeing, active partners head for an indulgent spa treatment.

(3) Nusta Spa’s “Duo Massage” relaxes tired muscles and refreshes the senses with aromatic jasmine and pink grapefruit oils in a LEED Gold-certified space.

With so many free and low-cost things to do, D.C. makes it easy for travelers to stick to a budget. At (1) Ford’s Theatre, a no-cost ticket (reserve online at www.fordstheatre.org) gets you a tour of the historic playhouse, where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and the museum, which preserves artifacts like the coat he wore that tragic night. Arrive early at the (2) Kennedy Center to catch stunning river views, and then head to the Millennium Stage, where gratis daily performances go on at 6 p.m. Hungry? Filling and wallet-friendly, (3) HalfSmoke in Shaw takes the city’s classic sausage and kicks it up a notch with different meats and a veggie option, plus toppings.

Sweet endings include fanciful milkshakes like the “Beyon-shake,” topped with rainbow sprinkles and edible glitter, naturally.

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