Photo: Money Muscle BBQ   Why is honoring Dear Ol’ Dad fraught with so much chintz? No soap on a rope, boring tie, or goofy apron should be given to the person who provides you with fatherly love and support. Brothers, uncles, fathers, and friends should all be celebrated for the gift of love that they share. Per usual, the team here at TheListAreYouOnIt.com has you covered. This upcoming Father's Day, Sunday, June 20, 2021, make Dad say "that's delicious!": Father’s Day At Al Dente Celebrate Dad with Al Dente’s signature Neapolitan pizzas and pastas. Enjoy brunch favorites such as Fettuccine alla carbonara, breakfast pizzas, vegetable omelets, and more. At dinner, you can enjoy a vast selection of pizzas, pastas, and more. Brunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and dinner is available from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 20th. 3201 New Mexico Avenue NW; aldentedc.com L’Auberge Chez Francois Grilling Four-Course Wine Luncheon Experience To kick off Chef Jacques' favorite season, L'Auberge Chez Francois is offering you a delectable Father's Day five-course wine luncheon experience to honor dad or your special someone this wonderful start of summer season. The afternoon’s sure-to-please menu includes sipping crisp, Belle Jardin Blanc de Blanc while enjoying a Chef Jacque’s Amuse Bouche. A table for two is $282 and the event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls VA; laubergechezfrancois.com Bark’s Social Father’s Day ­­­Event Save the date for Father’s Day at Bark Social. Celebrate with your fur-babies from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 20th. 935 Prose Street, North Bethesda MD; barksocial.com Father’s Day At Brasserie Liberté Indulge Dad in his favorite French classics at Brasserie Liberté. At brunch, you can enjoy the Liberté classic burger, steak and eggs, a mimosa kit ($35), and more. Brunch will be available on June 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and dinner will be available from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 3251 Prospect Street NW; libertedc.com Fathers Day at Breaux Vineyards Celebrate the dad in your life at Breaux. Join on Sunday, June 20th, for live music by Eric Selby and Deane Kern from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., a new Meat Lovers flatbread, and a discount on sangria. Reservations required for the covered patio, umbrella tables, and inside seating. Groups over ten guests must also make a reservation. 540.668.6299; breauxvineyards.com Celebrate Father's Day with Blue BBQ at Boxwood Winery Celebrate Dad at Boxwood Winery where he can enjoy upscale BBQ provided by Old Blue BBQ and two glasses of selected Boxwood wine. Treat Dad to lunch in the pavilion overlooking the beautiful vineyard and winery. Menu items include pulled pork, chicken, or Texas brisket, home style mac and cheese, bourbon beans, collard greens, sweet buttermilk cornbread, and more. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $65 per person. 2042 Burrland Lane, Middleburg VA; cellarpass.com  Virtual Caviar & Scotch Tasting from The Caviar Co Give dad what he really wants this father's day with a caviar tasting from The Caviar Co. paired with the smooth, 12 Doublewood single malt scotch from The Balvenie. The Caviar Co. has partnered with The Balvenie and The Epicurean Trader to bring dads a trio of gastronomical excellence featuring their top selection of caviar and roe. Priced at $175, serves one to two people. 12:00 p.m. PST. thecaviarco.com  Crumb Cake For Father’s Day By Clarkson Avenue Crumb The simple taste of homemade goodness from Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Company is the perfect gift for Father’s Day. Clarkson Avenue bakes old-fashioned Brooklyn-style crumb cakes by using a family recipe from 1950s Brooklyn, NY.  In a modern twist, their crumb cakes come in a variety of flavors, they are made fresh and are shipped directly to your door. clarksonavecrumb.com Dirty Habit DC Father's Day Old Fashioned This Father's Day, Dirty Habit wants you to enjoy an "Old Fashioned with your Old Man". Dirty Habit will is serving up a signature old fashioned and for the first round, if you purchase an old fashioned for yourself, your dad's first old fashioned is on the house. Brunch is from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner is from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on June 20th. 555 8th Street NW; dirtyhabitdc.com Immigrant Food Father's Day Special Immigrant Food's Father's Day special includes "Dad's Burger" paired with a refreshing Venezuelan Polar beer. Their Dad's Burger is a revamped version of the restaurant's signature brunch dish, The Immigrant Burger. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 20th.  Multiple Locations; immigrantfood.com   Father’s Day At Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Joe’s Seafood will be offering a selection of salads, sandwiches, fresh seafood, and prime steaks for lunch and dinner. As a thank you for celebrating with Joe’s, every Dad will go home with a tin of Joe’s signature steak spice. June 20th from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 750 15th Street NW; joes.net/dc Father’s Day Grill Package From Lebanese Taverna Welcome grill season in style with a package of ready-for-the-flame Lebanese Taverna favorites. This package feeds four to six people and starts at $79. Pick-up on June 19th or 20th. 2641 Connecticut Avenue NW; giftrocker.com Father’s Day Brunch At Mon Ami Gabi- Bethesda This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a brunch at Mon Ami Gabi- Bethesda. Start the day with brunch dishes like the ham & cheese crepe or brioche French toast. The full dinner menu is also available for indoor and outdoor dining, carryout and delivery. Brunch is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and dinner will be served until 9:00 p.m. on June 20th. 7239 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda MD; monamigabi.com/bethesda   Father’s Day Brunch At Mon Ami Gabi- Reston Mon Ami Gabi-Reston will be offering a Father’s Day brunch with favorites like the smoked salmon with brioche, crème fraîche and egg capers. Sparkling cocktails and “Not Breakfast” lunch staples are also available, including steak frites. Dinner will also be available. Come from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on June 20th. Happy Hour deals will be available in the bar area from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston VA; monamigabi.com/reston Juneteenth Father's Day Celebration with Money Muscle As a Black chef and father, Ed Reavis is proud and excited to offer a special menu to celebrate fatherhood and Black joy. This Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend, Ed and his team at both Money Muscle BBQ and All Set Restaurant & Bar are excited to make new traditions to honor the past and celebrate the future. Guests can find a watermelon salad, the red color symbolizing the blood of former slaves, a sweet potato pie recipe from Ed’s grandmother and of course, BBQ. The menu is available in the dining room at All Set as well as from the Money Muscle BBQ food truck, which will be parked in the lot right next to the restaurant. Available June 18th, 19th and 20th. moneymusclebbq.com Father’s Day Celebration From Nobu DC Now that the entire family can get out of the house safely and comfortable, and know that dad especially loves delicious, flaming beef, bring your Dad’s Day celebration to Nobu DC, so he can chill instead of grill. On top of world-famous, prime Japanese Wagyu beef, dad can enjoy Japanese whiskeys, signature sakes, and more. June 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and June 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. 2525 M Street NW; noburestaurants.com Glenlivet Whisky Flights and All Day Dining at Opaline Opaline Bar & Brasserie is celebrating all fathers on their special day with Glenlivet Whisky Flights on Sunday, June 20th from 11:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. One ounce pours of single malt Glenlivet include 12, 15 and 18 year old whisky at $30 per flight. Executive Chef Jonathan De Paz will pair the flights with specially seasoned popcorn. He and his team will be serving Opaline’s all day menu that pairs well with many of Dad’s favorites such as; Croque Monsieur, 12 ounce DemKota Ranch (SD) NY Strip and Pacific Halibut. 806 15th Street NW; opalinedc.com Father’s Day At Ottoman Taverna Give Dad the gift of Turkish cuisine at Ottoman Taverna on Father’s Day. Indulge in bottomless food and mimosas for $39.50. At dinner, enjoy a-la-cart offerings or opt for the “Trip to Turkey” menu, which includes a choice of one cold mezze, one hot mezze, one entrée, and one desert for $34.95. Brunch will be offered from 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and dinner will be served until 9:00 p.m. on June 20th. 425 I Street NW; ottomantaverna.com Father’s Day Brunch At Riggs Washington, D.C.  Both Café Riggs and the hotels’ recently opened outdoor patio and garden terrace will be serving brunch for Father’s Day. Menu options include a ham and cheese croissant, a classic French omelet, a perfect burger topped with caramelized onions, and more. June 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 900 F Street; riggsdc.com Celebrating Dad at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City Treat dad to the “Dad’s Decadent Day & Stay” package, full of luxury, whiskey and steak frites, starting at $519 per night. Each father will be welcomed with a local Virginia whiskey flight and a customized bottle of bourbon in the room. Families can select the customization for the bottle, commemorating the “#1 Dad!” or “The Perfect Pops” on a special bottle of his favorite bourbon. For dinner, indulge dad in an order of steak frites delivered to his deluxe room or suite. Reservations must be made seven days prior to arrival. Additionally, the hotel is offering a limited-edition lunch menu for Sunday, June 20th. The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City’s Executive Chef (and proud dad!) Phil Skerman and his team have created a menu that blends traditional backyard barbeque with upscale dining to kick off summer in style. Enjoy a carving station of grilled favorites and family-style sides for the table that will have any dad asking for seconds or thirds. Plus, add a beer bouquet to your reservation for an extra surprise. Seating from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., $89 per adult, and $45 for children 5-12 (under 5 complimentary). 1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington VA; ritzcarlton.com; opentable.com/fyve  Rose’s At Home Father’s Day Gift That Keeps On Giving A very limited number of Rose's dinner club & wine share memberships are available. These memberships give a select few guests access to monthly tasting menus and curated wine lists - the perfect gift for the foodie dad in your life. 715 8th Street SE; table22.com/roses-at-home  Summer House & Stella Barra Father’s Day Brunch Summer House in Pike & Rose is open for brunch on Father’s Day, serving dishes like the smoked salmon platter and breakfast tostadas. Looking for lunch or dinner? Selections of homemade sandwiches, salads and chef specials will be available alongside handcrafted cocktails, draft beers and a wine list of West Coast and imported bottles. Brunch will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and dinner will be served until 9:00 p.m. on June 20th. 11825 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda MD; summerhousesm.com   Father’s Day Specials At Urban Plates For Father’s Day, Urban Plates is featuring a variety of their crowd-pleasing steak dishes, which includes a grilled grass-fed steak plate or sandwich, a chimichurri grass fed steak plate, a grilled steak salad, and more. All of the Father’s Day plate options are priced at $15.50 or less. June 20th. The Urban Plates’ meal options are available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Multiple locations; urbanplates.com   Father’s Day At Wildfire- Tysons Let Wildfire do the cooking this Father’s Day. Wildfire will be open for dine-in and carryout all day, serving the regular dinner menu, including favorites like barbecued baby back bibs, filet mignon, macadamia nut crusted halibut, and more. June 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; wildfirerestaurant.com

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