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"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants Seafood Georgetown. This pearl of the Georgetown waterfront comes from Fabio Trabocchi, the same deft chef behind Fiola and Casa Luca. It’s hard to focus on your meal with welcome distractions like docking boats and glistening chandeliers in the opulent dining room (maritime kitsch need not apply)."

"The name means “star of the sea,” and swanky seafood restaurant Fiola Mare lives up to the hype with spectacular views of the Georgetown waterfront. The clientele is indeed star-powered; Michelle and Barack Obama have been spotted here. Of course, reviewers appreciate the outdoor seating and waterfront views, with “nice outdoor seating perfect for social distancing” according to one Google user."

"has had a serious love affair with Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s authentic Italian cuisine for many years. Following his success with Fiola and Casa Luca, Chef Trabocchi recently opened a Mediterranean seafood restaurant, Fiola Mare. Located on the banks of the Potomac in Georgetown, this is the place to be seen these days."

"This Mediterranean-Italian restaurant is a go-to date night spot for DC residents so you should put it on your list as one of the eateries to visit when you’re in the area. Popular dishes include the charred octopus topped with fresh leeks, or you can opt for the lamb chops with almonds and beets. The seasonal taster with seafood, meat, and vegetables that are in season is popular as well, and the small dishes the food is served in make it easy to share."

"Stepping out onto this vine-canopied patio gives the same tingly romantic feeling as seeing The Notebook for the first time. Though the restaurant could probably rest on the laurels of atmosphere alone, its food, wine and cocktail programs are excellent, making it ideal for date-night drinking. Start with something stiff like the bourbon-based Art of Almost before moving on to Iron Gate’s calling card: Greek wine."

"This setting of a swanky intimate dining room, endearing patio and garden, and vibrant carriageway barroom is beyond charming, and the mezze-driven Mediterranean menu is just the start of a well-crafted meal. Chef Anthony Chittum offers nightly multi-course tasting menus and the option of wine pairings from a list of nearly 400 bottles."

"Named for Chef Aaron Silverman's paternal grandmother and his desire to provide a warm, casual and hospitable environment for guests, this venue regularly had long waits when its doors open for dinner seating but now the venue offers same day reservations to cut down on times. The tapas menu is eclectic and features small and family style dishes. With seasonal offerings, a recent menu included such delicious dishes as strawberry pasta, popcorn soup, tandoori-ish chicken, sweet pea primavera, South Carolina brisket and hand-shaped farfalle."

"Restaurants Eclectic Capitol Hill. It’s not a bar, it’s a sit-down restaurant (so sue us). And when Bon Appetit named it the “best new restaurant in America” in 2014, the lines went from long to longest."

"If you don’t mind the inevitable wait, then Rose’s Luxury is the place to be. It won the best new restaurant title by Bon Apetit last year and has gained meteoric popularity. The dishes can’t really be classified into a specific cuisine and varies depending on the season."

"601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20006 (202) 525-1402. Fiola has decadent Italian-inspired dinners and desserts that make date night especially romantic. Start your dinner with a Colors of the Garden salad which features hazelnuts and winter radish, or the prosciutto-wrapped dates with confit mousse."

"Located in Downtown, Fiola is the first creation of Maria and Fabio Trabocchi’s trifecta of restaurants. Their raw seafood dishes, referred to as ‘Italian sushi,’ and pasta dishes topped with truffles or lobster are must-trys. They also have creative takes on classic dishes like the prosciutto-wrapped veal chop."

"Offering a menu of trattoria classics, Fiola features dishes like Filet Mignon with Piemontese Brasato Sauce, Celery Root Purée and Wild Mushrooms.[Learn more]"

"Copycat Co. founder Devin Gong does more than design drinks at his busy H Street cocktail bar. Gong’s bar menu schools customers in the history behind classic cocktails such as Manhattans, martinis, smashes, and mules. Chinese dumplings and grilled meat skewers are also available alongside textbook dry martinis."

"Billed as an “adult treehouse,” the turf-adorned El Techo brings the heat in Shaw with spicy margaritas and the creative Mexican street food you’ve come to expect from the downstairs Rito Loco shop. El Techo also offers Spanish-inspired tapas and a number of cervezas for the perfect warm-weather happy hour. El Techo's rooftop is now open and taking reservations."

"Billed as an “adult treehouse,” the turf-adorned El Techo brings the heat with spicy margaritas and the creative Mexican street food you’ve come to expect from the downstairs Rito Loco shop. El Techo also offers Spanish-inspired tapas and a number of cervezas for the perfect warm-weather happy hour."

"If you’re into the club vibe on a rooftop patio, El Techo is for you. With live DJs, large format margaritas, and killer tacos, you can live the Miami lifestyle right here in DC. Get there early if you have your heart set on a table, and be prepared for a lot of instagramming."

"Sports bar Union Pub, a Capitol Hill fixture, seats guests outside on a shady patio with an awning and a menu featuring Jello shots, mini corndogs, and buckets of Buds. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Union Pub (@unionpub)"

"The German-American Heritage Museum of the USA (GAHM) is located in the Penn Quarter's Hockemeyer Hall in Washington DC. The museum's collection and rotating exhibitions explore the 400-year long history of Germans in America from 1600 to now."

"The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded in 1958. The museum "documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States, educates the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces, and works to combat anti-Semitism."

"The restaurant has been able to get accreditation from Michelin Guide and that in itself should be a proof to the great food available at the location. The prices are affordable enough and the ambience is quite posh looking enough. The down to earth approach in a posh appearance should provide you with a contrasting experience in its own right."

"Kyirisan only serves brunch on Sunday, but boy is it an awesome brunch with some amazing dishes. Try dishes like the Truffled Kimchi Congee, Scallion Pancake or the Panko Chicken Sandwich for some slightly different, but awesome, breakfast flavors. They also serve blueberry pancakes, a lump crab cake benedict and gravlax croissant sandwich."

"Whether Saturday night was long or sleeping in was just too inviting, your appetite will be satisfied after a venture to this Adams Morgan-based restaurant. Start your brunch off with one of their hors d'oeuvres such as Boucheron goat cheese and beet mountain pie or radish and tomato tartine. The main course offers a hangover special showcasing eggs sunny side up which will appeal to those who partied a little too hard in the nation's capital."

"Mintwood Place serves classic French bistro fare, with a dog-friendly, Parisian-inspired patio sidewalk to match. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Mintwood Place (@mintwoodplace)"