We’re giving up NYC’s spot this week for another power player in the restaurant scene — Washington, DC. From places that serve Brunello by the glass, to fresh pasta that melts in your mouth, to big steak dinners with a side of wining and dining, to martinis with the heavy politicos, this is our list (with a shout out to DC locals Jessica Patel and Amy Lenander for their expertise) on where to rub shoulders (when we’re no longer social distanced of course) with the movers in DC.

For Drinks
Columbia Room
Morris American Bar
Morris American Bar
The St. Regis
The Four Seasons Georgetown

Old School Washington Spots
Capital Grille
Fiola
Old Ebbit
Fiola
Old Ebbit

For Women at the Helm
St. Anselms
*In honor of our first female Vice President, a restaurant with both a female Head Chef and Head Sommelier
*In honor of our first female Vice President, a restaurant with both a female Head Chef and Head Sommelier

For Dinner
Barmini by Jose Andres
The Dabney
Le Diplomate
Rasika
Tail Up Goat

Take a little road trip for special occasions to:
The Inn at Little Washington