With these stunningly beautiful bottles and unique ingredients, like spruce tips and Szechuan peppercorns, Deviation Distilling is an approachable gin that make one-of-a-kind cocktails. Launched in 2019, Deviation Distilling has a flagship lineup of three gins: Mountain Herb, Citrus Rosé and Spice Trade. The Citrus Rosé is cherry blossom season in a bottle. The bottle design is made with Japanese washi paper with the print of cherry blossoms. Grapefruit, tangerine, lavender, and tarragon complement the delicate, floral flavor of the grain, yielding a bright gin that is delightfully pink. The distillery was recently awarded “best contemporary gin” in the U.S. at the 2023 World Gin Awards . The distillery’s Mountain Herb Gin took home “best in country,” while Deviation’s Blood Orange received a silver and Citrus Rosé received a bronze medal each in the “Flavored Gin” category.  Deviation is partnering with restaurants around DC (including both locations of Rasika !) to have specialty cherry blossom cocktails on menus and is found at liquor stores and on menus across the city. Locations include Annabelle, West Dupont Circle Wines and Liquors, Bell Wine & Spirits, Gravitas, Left Door and more. For more information, visit deviationdistilling.com

International Whiskey Day is March 27, and with that in mind, we decided to get a recommendation from Chris Schmid. You all know Chris Schmid, right? Chris leads all new business development at Prestige-Ledroit. If you don't know, Prestige-Ledroit, formed after the merger of Prestige Beverage and Ledroit Brands, is a leader in providing distribution of craft spirits and boutique wines from around the globe. Prestige-Ledroit represents a growing number of family-owned producers who are dedicated to the quality and authenticity of their craft. Through Prestige-Ledroit, Chris actively partners with current and potential producer partners to capitalize on market and category opportunities. Chris’ efforts are focused on continued growth and profitability in the ever-changing climate of the wine and spirits industry. In his spare time, Chris serves as a judge for the Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards and the World Whiskey Awards.  Why are you the expert we should hear from? As a judge in several spirits awards, I have had the chance to taste and review whiskey from every corner of the world. I am a recognized spirits expert that has devoted my career to exploring and working with many small family-owned producers from around the globe, with a strong emphasis on whiskeys and their countless varieties.  What is your top International Whiskey Day rec? First, let’s cover the basics. Whiskey is a strictly regulated distilled spirit that is consumed and sold worldwide having many classes and types. Whiskeys at their core are made from fermented grain mash and aged in barrels. Various grains like barley, corn, rye, and wheat are used in the production of whiskey depending on their type/class. The top globally recognized regionally made whiskeys are Scotch Whisky, Canadian Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Kentucky Bourbon, and Tennessee Whiskey to name a few.  For me, International Whiskey Day is all about discovery. Challenging yourself to try something new and outside of your comfort zone, or introducing a friend to something new. The date March 27th was deliberately chosen to honor the late Michael Jackson (No, not that one, the famed whiskey writer) and his contributions to the malt whiskey and beer category. With that in mind, it is only fitting to start with a Single Malt which is what he would have chosen.  Single malt whiskey is produced by a single distillery using a single malted grain (typically barley). The most famous and widely consumed is single Scotch whisky, and it's the model for other single malts made throughout the world. One of my favorites is Amrut Distillery Fusion Single Malt. Amrut, founded in 1948, is located in Bangalore India, a country that is more widely known for its whiskey consumption than its production. While the distillery is 75 years old, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that it entered the single malt category. Rick Jagdale, executive director and grandson of the founder of Amrut Distilleries, went to Britain for his MBA program. During his MBA dissertation and inspired by his father, he had decided to create his marketing thesis on the global viability of his family's single malt whisky also, meeting Ashok Chokalingam, their current Head of Distilling and International Sales. During that time he tested Amrut single malt whisky throughout the United Kingdom. The conclusion was that they were making a whiskey in India that rivaled the best whiskeys being made in Scotland. With proof of concept and plenty of barrels the Jagdale family decided to launch the first ever single malt whisky from India into the Global market in 2004. The product was launched in, of all places, Glasgow, Scotland. It raised eyebrows of many in the industry as the initial reaction was great.  While they have a number of whiskeys and styles the most sought after and awarded is Amrut Fusion Single Malt. It is a combination of their two flagship whiskeys, 75% Cask Strength Single Malt and 25% Cask Strength Peated Single Malt. The combination of the two single malt whiskies is then further aged in ex-bourbon barrels for 6 to 9 months to create this multi-award winning whisky. Dubbed “One of the great whiskies found anywhere in the world" by famed writer Jim Murray, the majority of malt used in production at Amrut is local, and the barley used in the peated malt is malted at Bairds Malt, Inverness Scotland. The typical intensity of the peated barley is mellowed on its journey to India. It is then further mellowed when blended with the single malt, leaving a flavor that is more fruit forward, spicy and layered than peaty, which is why it has won so many fans world-wide. When I taste the whiskey I pick up fresh peaches, tangerine, mangos, apricots, plus spicy cinnamon and clove, with a tea-like note and just a touch of smoke and sea spray. On the palate a real hit of fresh orange notes, with black pepper and cinnamon adding a zingy layer of spice. Rich and refreshing; absolutely delicious and a lingering spiced finish.  What are you waiting for? Go find yourself a bottle of Amrut Fusion. Any great whiskey bar or reputable package store in the region will either carry the product or has access to it. 

As if we need a reason to go Mad … March Madness is officially upon us, and from now through April 3rd basketball fans can plan on enjoying the game with all their favorite treats, be it an eat or a drink. You know the team at TheListAreYouOnIt.com has your game day covered, here.

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington launches the annual Spring Wine Fling, starting on the spring equinox, Monday, March 20, through Sunday, March 31. The area’s springtime promotion invites everyone to get out there and partake in specialty two-course dinners with perfectly paired wines at restaurants throughout the region. All participating restaurants offer a $55 prix fixe dinner menu consisting of an appetizer, entrée, and two wine pairings. New participants this year include Circa Foggy Bottom and Navy Yard, Convivial, The Delegate, il Canale, Laos in Town, Le Desales, LuLu’s Winegarden, Matchbox Capitol Hill, Cathedral Commons, and Penn Quarter, Moon Rabbit, New Heights, Ophelia’s Fish House and Perry’s to name a few. The full list of participating locations and their prix fixe offerings and pairings can be found at wineflingdc.com.

Commemorating not getting killed by a plague after going through a plague is about as Jewish as you can get. With that in mind, the Passover holiday begins the evening of April 5th and runs until April 13th. Take a break and let area restaurants assist with this year's Seder. Gather the family around the table and just figure out who is asking the Four Questions: Gluten-Free Oat & Handmade Wheat Matzah from Baked by Yael Baked by Yael is offering Gluten-Free Oat Matzah once again in handmade rustic rounds, machine squares, and matzah meal ground from machine matzah. As always, all three types are shmurah (meaning "guarded"), which is a strict level of kosher supervision. They are also offering Handmade Wheat Matzah from the famous Kehilath Yakov Pupa & Zehlem Matzo Bakery in Brooklyn, New York. This round matzah is rolled by hand and baked in a wood-fired oven under the strictest rabbinic supervision. It's thin and crispy, a welcome change from the dense grocery store matzah most of us have come to know; 202.234.9235. 3000 Connecticut Avenue NW. To place an order, click here. Passover Taco Kits from Call Your Mother For those looking for an easy-peasy way to welcome some fresh and exciting flavors to their Passover table, Call Your Mother has you covered with their Passover Tacos. Tacos are available for pick-up and delivery on Wednesday, April 5th only (Orders must be placed by Saturday, April 1st). Each build-your-own taco kit comes with your choice of filling, all the fixins, your choice of fried rice, pecan matzo brittle, and reheating instructions. Kits serve up to 4 people; Multiple Locations. To place an order, click here. Caramel Signature from Caramel Winery New Red Varietals for Passover Israel’s largest and leading winery, Caramel Winery, is expanding its premium wine brand, Caramel Signature, with two new red varietals just in time for Passover. The two new wines from the new Volcano Series are, a Cabernet Sauvignon ($60) and a Merlot ($60), are both grown in an Upper Galilee vineyard rich in volcanic soil; For more information, click here. 10th Annual Community Passover Seder at Equinox Chef Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff invite you to their 10th Annual Community Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 5th at sundown. Equinox Restaurant is excited to have everyone back in person to celebrate in the most delicious, engaging, and thought-provoking Seder, integrated with readings from the Haggaha by YOU, participants, and led by Ellen and Todd; 202.331.8118. 818 Connecticut Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Passover at Home from Farmers Restaurant Group Guests can enjoy traditional Passover foods and guest-favorites with Farmers Restaurant Group’s special Passover at-home menu. Such menu highlights include Matzo Ball Soup, Haroset, and Potato Latkes. This year, they are making their own Matzo that can be served alone or dipped in their Founding Farmers Chocolate. For dessert, guests can enjoy a Fancy Flourless Chocolate Cake or a Flourless Limoncello Almond Torte. All selections are available as a complete dinner that serves 4 people or a la carte. Orders must be placed by Friday, March 31st at Noon; Multiple Locations. To place an order, click here. NEW: Passover Dinner at Mon Ami Gabi Bethesda On Wednesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 6th, Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda will be offering a holiday dinner menu for Passover, available for dine-in or pick-up. The multi-course dinner menu from Chef Andrew Fleischauer includes highlights such as Matzo Ball Soup, Housemade Gefilte Fish, Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, and more. Pre-orders for pick-up must be placed by Sunday, April 2nd at 12:00 p.m.; 301.652.1234. 7239 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD. To place a pick-up order, click here. To make a reservation, click here. Passover Packages from Prescription Chicken Prescription Chicken will be offering a variety of Passover Packages to make the holiday even more delicious. Packages include the Passover Starter Kit (perfect for those having a smaller seder; Kit includes two 24-ounce Matzah Ball Soups, a Box of Matzah, and a Passover Sweet Treat), the Passover Lunch Package (perfect for lunch; Includes a large Matzoh Ball Soup, a piece of Matzoh, and  a Sweet Passover Treat), and the DIY Matzah Pizza Pack (has everything to make a Matzah Pizza at home in partnership with Motown Pizza; Kit includes Motown’s Tomato Sauce, a Box of Matzoh, Mozz Cheese, and Herby Parm). Every package will include a donation that Prescription Chicken will match. Packages are available for pick-up and delivery; 1819 7th Street NW. To place an order, click here. Passover Specials at SABABA SABABA, D.C.’s hip and “modern Israeli” restaurant, will celebrate Passover by offering seasonal specials exclusively for the holiday. Prepared by Executive Chef Ryan Moore, guests can get excited for a la carte menu items such as Matzo Crusted Schnitzel ($28), the Charoset ($12), Cherry Blossom Tart ($12), and more. Housemade Za’atar Matzo will also be served to all guests that dine at SABABA during the holiday in lieu of pita. The specials are available for dine-in only and are available from Wednesday, April 5th until Thursday, April 13th; 202.244.6750. 3311 Connecticut Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Passover Menu from Silver & Sons BBQ Silver & Sons BBQ will be offering a special Passover menu for guests to enjoy at-home. Some highlights from the menu include Matzo Ball Soup with Smoked Chicken Broth, Smoked Carrot Tzimmes, Creekstone Smoked Brisket in Roasted Tomato Sauce, and more. All orders come with reheating instructions; 301.329.4460. 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. To place an order, click here. NEW: Passover Dinner Menu from Summer House North Bethesda On Wednesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 6th, Summer House in North Bethesda will be offering a Passover dinner menu available for dine-in or pick-up. Some highlights from the menu include Matzo, Chopped Liver, House-Made Gefilte Fish, and more. The set menu costs $55.95 per person and $19.95 for children 12 and under. Pre-orders for pick-up must be placed by Monday, April 3rd at 12:00 p.m.; 301.881.2381. 11825 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD. To place an order for pick-up, click here. To make a reservation, click here. Passover Dinner at Teddy & The Bully Bar Teddy & The Bully Bar will again be reprising their Passover Seder dinners on Wednesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 6th from 4:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The menu features many traditional favorites as well as new takes on the Passover Seder experience. Some highlights include Matzoh Ball Soup, Yarden Syrah Braised Beef Brisket, Chicken Liver, and more. The dinner is a 3-course meal and costs $55 per person and $25 for kids 12 and under. Guests can dine-in or order the dinner for take-out (Take-out costs $60); 202.872.8700. 1200 19th Street NW. For more information, click here.

People are out and about. City streets are filling up and people are making their way back into the office. There’s a vibration and restaurants are so ready. New dishes and winter menus are coming out and with that, innovative and delicious ways to serve you. A firm reminder to still be kind. Staff shortages and supply issues still plague our beloved restaurant industry. Patience isn’t just a virtue - it’s a necessity:  1310 Kitchen & Bar (Vegan Alert) 1310 Kitchen & Bar has added more include more plant-based options to their menu. New dishes include tofu scramble, a kale and quinoa salad, and more. 1310 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202.333.8232; 1310kitchendc.com All-Purpose  All-Purpose is launching a new menu style of pasta, salumi, entrees and more at the Capitol Riverfront location. The expanded menu includes the same Jersey-style, deck-oven pies the restaurant is known for, along with additions of a Fra' Mani salumi program, pasta, elevated antipasti, and new main dishes. 79 Potomac Avenue SE; 202.629.1894; allpurposedc.com Annabelle (Brunch Alert) Annabelle has a new 3-course Sunday supper that includes a 3-course menu, sourced from their local market and served under our Garden Room Sunlight. This three-course single-seating dinner is available every Sunday and begins promptly at 6:30pm. Book here.  NEW:  Bastille (Lunch Alert)  Bastille is bringing back its lunch offering. You have a choice of a three-course $39 prix fixe or a la carte option. Lunch will be served Wednesday-Friday days from 11:30-2 pm with Sunday brunch from 11-3. 606 N Fayette Street; 703.519.3776; bastillerestaurant.com Brookland's Finest (Women's Month Alert) Brookland’s Finest Chef Shannan Troncoso has partnered with the local, women-owned Denizens Brewing Co. and Republic Restoratives Distillery to offer special Women’s History Month menus featuring cocktails named after groundbreaking women athletes. The special menu features West Coast Mussels (PEI Mussels, West Coast IPA Beer Broth, Garlic, Leek, Cherry Tomato, Grilled Garlic Toast), the Borough Chocolate Brownie (Dark Chocolate Brownie with Borough Bourbon Sauce), and more. 3126 12th Street NE; 202.636.0050; brooklandsfinest.com dLeña  dLeña has added its annual Viva Abejas back to its menu for this spring and Earth Day. From next Tuesday, March 21, through Sunday, April 23, you are invited to indulge in the earth’s harvests at the Mount Vernon Triangle modern Mexican concept. Chef Richard Sandoval has developed food and beverage menus that demonstrate the importance of bees while highlighting Pachamama, the Incan goddess of Earth, planting, harvesting and fertility. Menu items include the enchiladas doradas ($25) with a Mexican calabacitas stew, honey-bell pepper sauce, queso fresco, crema, and corn tortilla, the Brazilian Bee ($16) with Sao Paulo Cachaça prata, coconut-infused honey, grapefruit, and lemon, and the Honey Lavender Margarita ($16) with Milagro Blanco Tequila, lime, honey, lavender, créme de violette, and triple sec. 476 K Street NW Suite D; 202.560.5999; dlenadc.com   Dolce Vita Dolce Vita has launched their "Daily Deals" just in time for the spring. Try their 3 course pre-fixe menu for only $35 with a glass of wine. On Tuesdays, they have half price bottles of select wines. On Wednesdays, they now offer Paella for two for $35 with the option of their Seafood Paella (Bomba Rice, Calamari, prawns, monkfish, mussels) or their Black Seafood Paella (Bomba rice, Calamari, Monkfruit, Sofrito Lobster Jus, Squid Ink). 1610 14th Street NW; 202.506.4872; dolcevitadc.com Esencias Panameñas For a limited time only, Chef Yadira of Esencias Panameñas is dishing up delicious plates of fish plus your choice of two sides on Fridays for local pick-up at Tastemakers DC. Entree options include Corvina fillet (fried or in garlic butter sauce) or whole red snapper (fried or in escovitch sauce). For your sides, choose from patacones (twice-fried mashed green plantains), fried yuca, boiled yuca in mojo sauce, white rice, rice and pigeon peas cooked in coconut milk, fried sweet plantains, or a house salad. $16-$25. Place your order here.  NEW:  Kappo Makoto Kappo, a new Japanese restaurant offers an intimate dining experience and an eight-course tasting menu ($150 per person). You can expect innovative and delicious offerings like an Old Fashioned with Wagyu-fat washed Japanese Whiskey, an elevated Midori Sour, and complimentary mini highball cocktails served in frozen glasses. 4822 MacArthur Boulevard NW; kappodc.com NEW: Lapis (Ramadan: Break the Fast) Break the fast at Lapis, where the Afghan-run restaurant will offer a vegan/vegetarian menu and a meat menu for Iftar which will start on Friday (3/24). All of their meat is Halal across the restaurant as well as this special menu. 20% of their Iftar dinner menu proceeds goes towards helping women and children back in Afghanistan throughout the month of Ramadan. 1847 Columbia Road NW; 202.299.9630; lapisdc.com L'Ardente (Brunch Alert) L’Ardente has begun serving brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, when you can enjoy a thoughtful collection of L’Ardente favorites from the lunch and dinner menus along with several dishes crafted specially for brunch. Try the Tiramisù Toast along with many other brunch favorites. 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW; 202.448.0450; lardente.com Le Fantome (Brunch Alert Le Fantome recently launched its Sunday brunch service, which will be offered weekly from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. with live music during the hours of 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. You can enjoy $7 Mimosas and Bloody Marys from the bar and have the option of ordering from Le Fantome’s line up of seven culinary concepts, many of which have added new brunch specials. The family-friendly menu includes dishes such as French Beignets and Crispy Chicken Biscuit sandwiches from Sonny & Sons, Croque Madame and Avocado Toast from Money Muscle BBQ, and Krusted PB&J sandwiches from the food hall’s newest vendor Vegan Junk Food. 4501 Woodberry Street; 240.667.2397; lefantomefoodhall.com NEW:  Milk & Honey Cafe Milk & Honey has recently opened in colonial heights. Milk & Honey Cafe specializes in a New Orleans-inspired Southern brunch, with decadent favorites such as Award-Winning Shrimp & Grits, Rum Chata French Toast, and Jumbo Smothered Chicken & Biscuits. 168 Southgate Square; milknhoneycafe.com NEW:  Nama Ko (Omakase Alert) Nama Ko is launching a brand new Omakase experience. The Omakase Bar experience will showcase the extraordinary skill and creativity of Nama Ko's executive chef Derek Watson, who has honed his craft at Morimoto and Momotoro and has now brought his expertise to the US capital. Each course will be carefully crafted to highlight the season's finest ingredients, sourced locally and from Japan. 1926 14th Street NW; 202.815.9203; nama-ko.com Please Bring Chips (Pop Up Alert) Embark on a culinary journey to the Riviera Maya with Ek'Balam, a five-week pop-up presented by Amparo Fondita and Please Bring Chips. This dining experience pays homage to the complex and unique flavors of Mexican cuisine, with a focus on its coastal regions and the family story of Chef Christian Irabién. This pop-up runs Thursday through Saturday nights from March 23rd to April 22nd. Buy tickets here.  Rumi's Kitchen  Starting March 21 and running for seven days, Rumi's Kitchen will be offering its annual Nowruz special. Chef Ali Mesghali's restaurant will be celebrating Persian New Year with a North American take on a traditional Sabzi Polo, a dish of American Red Snapper marinated in saffron and lemon juice, pan-fried, and served with herbed basmati rice. 640 L Street NW; 202.900.9106; rumiskitchen.com Serenata Serenata has created a special menu available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM to 4:00PM. The menu includes options like the Po' Chic poblano roasted chicken club, Chipotle Deviled Eggs, Serenata Choripan, and MLT adobo roasted mushroom sandwiches. Each sandwich is served with a side of plantain chips with aji amarillo aioli and priced between $7 and $16. 1280 4th Street NE; serenatadc.com NEW:  Shilling Canning Company  Shilling Canning Company has added a new caviar service to its menu. From his time working under Chef Thomas Keller, Chef Reid developed a close relationship with and affinity for Regiis Ova caviar and their sustainability measures. Full caviar service comes with house-made brioche, crème fraiche, and house-made chips. 360 Water Street SE; 202.554.7474; shillingcanning.com NEW:  Tom's Watch Bar Tom's Watch Bar is bringing the ultimate sports-watching experience to the heart of the National Harbor. With dozens of taps, Tom's Watch Bar offers a wide array of domestic, imported, craft seasonal, and local micro-brews. The food menu will feature elevated sports-bar fare and signature dishes, including Tom's Watch Bar National Harbor exclusives, to satisfy any hungry sports fan.  Mohegan Sun Boulevardd; 860.862.8667; tomswatchbar.com NEW:  Wren  Wren's seasonal menu specials include a limited-time cherry blossom-inspired cocktail. Spring highlights include an omakase bento box, maitake mushroom tempura, Japanese cheesecake with cherry ice cream, and caviar and champagne. Sip on a festive Petal in the Wind infused with strawberry roku gun and cherry brandy, Wren’s house-made Yuzucello, cherry blossom bitters and egg white garnished with flower petals. 965 Florida Avenue NW; thewrendc.com

The egg hunts are back and that Easter bunny is wigglin' his little fluffy tail. Take time this year to enjoy the holiday with all those you love and make it easy on yourself...order it in...or go out and let someone serve you. So many places in the area are making it possible for you to have an ~eggcellent~ holiday, however you celebrate Albi’s Levantine Easter Sofra Feast Sofra is for celebrations, and reservations are now open for Easter at Albi. Join them for a family-style Levantine feast to mark the special day. The menu will be composed of classics and new dishes which Chef Rafidi and his team are introducing just for the occasion; 202.921.9592. 1346 4th Street SE; To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Brunch & Eggs-traordinary Cookies from Bayou Bakery At Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington, VA, Chef David Guas is open all weekend with brunch all day until 4:00 p.m., and the ovens will be popping out eggs-traordinary, buttery, Easter Sugar Cookies – available in the festive shapes of eggs and bunnies. Don't pass up Dollar Deviled Eggs that are creamy in texture, and sprinkled with just enough Paprika to add some pizzazz. The always popular Hot Cross Buns are eggs-ational on the table, studded with Dried Cherries, a hint of Cinnamon, and Criss-Cross House-made Icing; 703.243.2410. 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Dinner at Blue Rock Blue Rock will be offering a multi-course Easter dinner and optional wine pairing prepared by Chef Bin Lu. Some menu highlights include Split Pea Soup, Morel Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Atlantic Monkfish, and more. The dinner costs $135 per person. 540.987.3388. 12567 Lee Highway, Washington, VA. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Offerings from Bresca Enjoy a festive Springtime feast from Chef Ryan Ratino on Sunday, April 9th. The 4-course lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and is priced at $125 per person. The Chef’s Tasting dinner will be served from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is priced at $148 per person; 202.518.7926. 1906 14th Street NW. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Keg Hunt 2023 Presented by ChurchKey & Friends Celebrate Easter early this year with the return of the Easter Keg Hunt. From Friday, March 31st through Sunday, April 9th, visit up to eight Neighborhood Restaurant Group locations for a craft beer-themed scavenger hunt across the DMV. Each of the eight locations (ChurchKey, Shelter, The Sovereign, Bluejacket, Owen’s Tavern & Garden, Rustico Alexandria, Rustico Ballston, and B Side) will have clues for a secret beer on their draft list. Guests who order a full pour of the secret beer at four of the properties will win a free ChurchKey windbreaker jacket, and be entered into the drawing for five grand prizes; Multiple Locations. For more information and to register, click here. NEW: Easter Sunday Offerings from Common Plate Hospitality Common Plate Hospitality has everything you need for a memorable Easter. Whether you're in the mood for a delicious brunch or looking to celebrate with the Easter bunny, they’ve got you covered. Junction and Urbano locations will be serving brunch until 3:00 p.m., along with drink and food specials. At Augie's Mussel House, the Easter bunny is stopping by from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., making it a perfect family-friendly destination for the day. Mason Social will have brunch starting at 10:00 a.m., and the Easter bunny will be hopping in from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.; Multiple Locations. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Offerings at The Conrad D.C. Guests can celebrate Easter at Estuary with their a la carte brunch and complimentary dessert bar, as well as participate in the Easter Egg Hunt at The Conrad D.C. Menu highlights from the brunch include Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches, Shrimp and Cheesy Grits, Chicken Waffles, and more. The Easter Egg Hunt is available for kids ages 10 and under on The Summit Rooftop. The bar will also be open on the rooftop for adults to enjoy sparkling wine or rosè; 202.844.5900. 950 New York Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Sunday at Davio’s Gather family and friends around the table this Spring for an unforgettable Easter experience. Davio’s will be offering their dinner menu from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Brunch features from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. prepared by Executive Chef Thomas Shaw; 888.995.4810. 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA. For more information, click here. NEW: Sunny Easter Sunday Brunch at Destino Enjoy a sunny Easter Sunday brunch on Destino’s beloved patio or sit inside of La Cosecha market. Some brunch highlights include Corn Pancakes, Tamal, Mimosa Kits, and more. Guests can also finish off their brunch with Chile y Chocolate; 202.866.0933. 1280 4th Street NE. To make a reservation, click here. Panamanian Easter Buns from Esencias Panameñas What’s Easter without Easter Buns? Order your Panamanian Easter Buns today from Esencias Panameñas. Their Easter Buns are rich and loaded with tons of fruits and raisins. Guests can enjoy them “sandwich style” with a slice of cheddar cheese. Order your Easter buns for local pick-up or have them shipped straight to your door. The last day to order is Tuesday, March 28th. Buns will ship out between Monday, April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th. If you ordered for pick-up, local pick up will take place from Sunday, April 2nd through Thursday, April 6th; 202.430.5960. 2800 10th Street NE. To place an order, click here. Easter Sunday Brunch at Fairmont The Colonnade at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is the place to be in America's capital city for Easter Sunday Brunch on Sunday, April 9th. The first seating begins at 11:00 a.m. and the second seating at 2:30 p.m. During brunch, the Easter Bunny will visit with children of all ages and an electric violinist will provide musical entertainment. Easter egg hunts will take place in the courtyard at 1:00 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. for children, after they have finished enjoying Easter Brunch. Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo, Executive Sous Chef Jason Rowley and Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen are preparing a variety of regional favorites and innovative gourmet specialties, all artfully styled in seemingly infinite buffets. Save room for Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen’s decadent Easter dessert display; 202.457.5010. 2401 M Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Weekend at Home from Farmers Restaurant Group Celebrate Easter Weekend with Farmers Restaurant Group at-home with brunch, lunch, or dinner. The Easter Weekend at-home menu features starters, entrèes, desserts, chocolate, and breakfast options. Some of the many highlights include Cinnamon Rolls, Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip, Fancy Flourless Cake, and much more. Guests can order complete meals for 4 people or order a la carte. Orders must be placed by Monday, April 3rd at Noon; Multiple Locations. To place an order, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch & Bottomless Mimosas at Gerrard Street Kitchen Gerrard Street Kitchen is offering a four-course brunch menu and bottomless build your own mimosa or bloody mary bar to celebrate Easter. Courses include items such as Deviled eggs, Lemon Ricotta French Toast, Greek Marinated Lamb Loin, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, and more. The brunch is priced at $84 per person with an additional $35 per person for the bottomless bar; 844.489.9661. 1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: MICHELIN-Starred Easter Brunch at Gravitas Treat yourself to a MICHELIN-starred brunch at Chef Matt Baker’s transportive Ivy City destination restaurant, where guests will be treated to a 3-course pre-fix brunch from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9th with traditional elevated brunch dishes  such as Wagyu Steak and Eggs or Black Truffle Frittata; 202.763.7942. 1401 Okie Street NE. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Buffet Brunch at Hotel Zena Hotel Zena's Figleaf restaurant will be offering an Easter Buffet Brunch. The Brunch includes various stations (Smoked Fish Station, Carving Station, Breakfast Breads, and more). Egg decoration will also be offered for kids of all ages. The Easter Buffet Brunch will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and costs $45 per person and $25 for kids 12 and under; 202.379.3787. 1155 14th Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch at Imperfecto Imperfecto will be offering an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. from Chef Enrique Limardo. Some highlights from the brunch include Middle East Benedict ($23), Chicken and Waffles ($26), and more. Optional add-ons such as truffle and caviar, as well as a large selection of desserts will also be available; 202.964.1012. 1124 23rd Street NW. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Dinner at JÔNT Take your loved ones on a culinary excursion this Easter Sunday by way of Chef Ryan Ratino’s incredible 20-course tasting menu. There are 2 seatings available at either 4:30 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.; 1904 14th Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. Easter Sunday Brunch at Kinship Kinship is offering a three-course Easter Sunday Brunch for guests to enjoy the holiday. Some menu highlights include Kinship Monkey Bread, Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Path Valley Farms Honey Roasted Ham, and more. The brunch costs $75 per person; 202.737.7700. 1015 7th Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. Leesburg Animal Park Easter Egg Hunt 2023 The Leesburg Animal Park will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt events on Saturday, April 1st, Sunday, April 2nd, Saturday, April 8th, and Sunday, April 9th. The park opens at 10:00 a.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt times vary based on age. Bags will be provided by the park. Tickets must be purchased in advance and sell out quickly. Tickets range in price from $20.95-$25.95 for kids ages 2 through 12; 703.433.0002. 19246 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, VA. To purchase a ticket, click here. Easter Sunday Brunch at The Lincoln Restaurant The Lincoln Restaurant’s Easter Sunday Brunch begins with bacon and cheddar biscuits and features a three-course menu. Some menu highlights include Maine Lobster Benedict, Lamb Chops, Pan Roasted Pennsylvania Duck Breast, and more. An unlimited Waffle & Omelet Station will also be offered to guests, as well as endless sides. A variety of desserts will also be available for a sweet finish. The brunch costs $72 for adults and $30 for kids 12 and under; 202.386.9200. 1110 Vermont Avenue NW. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch at Michele’s  Chef Matt Baker’s restaurant will be offering an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a variety of brunch favorites and cocktails. Some highlights include classic egg dishes like Eggs Benedict and a Gruyere Omelette, as well as sweet treats; 202.758.0895. 1201 K Street NW. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Offerings at Mon Ami Gabi Bethesda On Sunday, April 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., celebrate Easter at Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda with their Easter Brunch and Dinner. Some menu highlights include Brioche French Toast and Quiche Lorraine. Guests can also sip on mimosas while enjoying their food. Dinner will be available from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Some highlights from the dinner menu include Steak Frites, Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère, Little Gem Salad, and more; 301.652.1234. 7239 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch from Moon Rabbit Enjoy Easter brunch at home or dine-in on the Southwest Waterfront at Moon Rabbit with a menu created by Chef Kevin Tien. The brunch consists of three-courses with menu highlights such as Curry Hot Cross Buns, Roasted Sichuan Leg of Lamb (takeout only), Lamb Steak (dine-in only), and more. Desserts will also be available for guests to enjoy; 202.878.8566. 801 Wharf Street SW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Opaline Bar & Brasserie’s French Easter Brunch Opaline Bar & Brasserie is serving Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9th, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.  With a new look and the return of Executive Chef Kevin Lalli, Easter Brunch will be magnifique. Chef Lalli adds a modern French twist to the menu. Opaline’s mixologists are creating brunch cocktails to complement Chef Lalli’s Easter Brunch menu including the Cherry Blossom Cocktail - Le Japonais Revisité - for $18; 202.730.8800. 806 15th Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter at The Perch Families are invited to bring out their best pastels for a special Easter egg hunt on The Perch on Saturday, April 8th. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. with the egg hunt starting at 10:00 a.m. The fun continues into the afternoon with a slew of activities on the Great Lawn including yard games, a petting zoo with alpacas and bunnies, temporary tattoos, photos with The Easter Bunny, selfie stations, sack races, prizes and more. Tickets are required for all children participating in the Easter egg hunt - adults do not need tickets for admission. Families can make the most of the weekend by booking the “Easter Staycation” package; 703.707.0478. 1825 Capital One Drive South Tysons, VA. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter-Themed Picnics from Picnic & Peonies Picnic & Peonies is now taking reservations for Spring and Easter themed picnics - complete with homemade plates with dried flowers, florals and more. Options to include some furry friends and balloon backdrops this Easter season; 703.215.9528. To place an order, click here. NEW: Easter Sunday Buffet at Pinstripes North Bethesda On Easter Sunday, April 9th, Pinstripes will be offering an Easter Brunch Buffet. Highlights from the buffet include a Signature Waffle Station, Carving Station, Sweets Table, and more. Guests can also sip on Bottomless Mimosa and Aperol Spritzes. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance  to hand out special treats and take pictures with kids. The Easter Brunch Buffet costs $45 per person and $15 for kids ages 6 through 12; 240.630.3222. 11920 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Offerings from Pupatella Neapolitan pizzeria, Pupatella, will be open to celebrate the Easter holiday. Guests can dine at any of their participating D.C.-area restaurants to try their limited-time-only Smoked Salmon Pizza ($16). Also available is their Bimbi Kid’s Pizza or the Ham and Cheese Panzerotti. Offerings are available for dine-in or pick-up; Multiple Locations. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Afternoon Tea at Quadrant Quadrant will be offering their new “Tea Time” menu with tea and delicious bites on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Some highlights from the menu include “Dong Ding” and “Bai Mu Dan”. To eat, guests can select options from their “Sweet”, “Savory”, “Scones”, and “Marmalades” menu selections; 202.503.4628. 1150 22nd Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Menu from Silver & Sons BBQ Silver & Sons BBQ will be offering a special Easter menu for guests to enjoy at-home. Some highlights from the menu include Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs with Smoked Egg Yolks, Smoked and Pulled Lamb Shoulder, Smoke Citrus-Brined Chicken, and much more. There are also options for those who celebrate Greek Easter, as they will be offering a variety of Greek classics. All orders come with reheating instructions; 301.329.4460. 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. To place an order, click here. NEW: Skydome’s Easter Brunch Skydome will serve a holiday brunch for the first time since its reopening, starting with Easter brunch on Sunday, April 9th. The legendary rotating rooftop restaurant is offering a gourmet all-you-can-eat buffet curated by Executive Chef Klaus Happel. One round of mimosas for the table are also included for ages 21 and up; 703.416.4100. 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Springtime Feast from Summer House North Bethesda Celebrate Easter with a Springtime Feast from Summer House in North Bethesda on Sunday, April 9th. Guests can spend the afternoon enjoying a holiday brunch from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or enjoy the dinner available from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Some menu highlights include Crispy Strawberry Waffles, Egg Sandwiches, English Muffins, and more. The dinner menu will feature Summer House’s regular dinner menu. The Easter offerings are available for dine-in or pick-up; 301.881.2381. 11825 Grand Park Avenue, North Bethesda, MD. To place a pick-up order, click here. To make a reservation, click here. Easter Sunday Brunch at Teddy & The Bully Bar On Easter Sunday, enjoy a three-course holiday journey plus an endless carving station of prime rib, glazed salmon, as well as Belgian waffles and handcrafted omelets at Teddy & The Bully Bar. Plenty of traditional brunch sides will also be available as they offer those as an endless experience as well. A bottomless Ice Cream Sundae bar will also be featured at the brunch. The brunch costs $75 per person and $32 for kids 10 and under. Complimentary Easter baskets will also be offered to children; 202.872.8700. 1200 19th Street NW. For more information, click here.  Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Theismann’s Restaurant Hop on over to Thiesmann’s for Easter weekend for two back-to-back mornings filled with fun and festivities. Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, where children can meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny, participate in an Easter Egg Hunt, and Make Their Own Easter Basket. The breakfast costs $45 for adults and $25 for children; 703.739.0777. 1800 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Tiki TNT’s Easter Beachy Brunch Make Easter Sunday a splash and make your way to the Easter Beachy Brunch at Tiki TNT. Start with island-inspired Bottomless Mimosas that can be made with a choice of Orange, Guava, Pineapple, or Passionfruit Juices ($25 per person). Then savor the Island Breakfast Bao Buns with Sauteed Spam, Spicy Mayo, Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, and Chives. Add some sweetness to Sunday with decadent Luau Buttermilk Pancakes topped with Pandan, Ube, Thrasher's Spiced Maple Syrup, Coconut Whipped Cream, and a Side of Bacon; 202.900.4786. 1130 Maine Avenue SW. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch Buffet at Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place This Easter, guests can join Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place for a classic Easter brunch buffet while overlooking the Potomac River. Some highlights from the brunch include a carving station, omelet station, waffle station, buffet sides, dessert, options, and more. The buffet costs $65 per person; 202.944.4545. 1300 K Street NW. To make a reservation, click here. Easter Bunny Photos at Tysons Corner Center The Easter Bunny is back at Tysons Corner Center starting on Friday, March 17th until Saturday, April 8th. Individuals, kids, and families can visit the Bunny in Fashion Court-Lower Level Nordstrom Wing.  On Sunday, March 26th, the Caring Bunny will be at Tysons Corner, for children and families with special needs to visit the Bunny in a sensory-friendly environment. On Monday, March 27th, guests can bring their pets for photos with the Easter Bunny. For the easiest experience, pre-book photo sessions for your littles ahead of time; 703.893.9400. 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch at The Watergate Hotel The Watergate Hotel's restaurant, Kingbird, will be offering an Easter Brunch complete with a complimentary glass of sparkling rosè upon arrival. The Easter Brunch will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and costs $135 per person and $65 for children; 844.617.1972. 2650 Virginia Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch at the Viceroy D.C. The Viceroy D.C.’s restaurant,Dovetail, is offering a prix-fixe brunch with menu highlights such as Spring Pea Soup with Parmigiana 'Gelato', Focaccia Crouton and Quail Egg, Eggs in Purgatory with Lamb Merged, Potato, Tomato & Pepper, and Poached eggs, Croque Madame, Carrot Cake with Pineapple Chutney, and more. Brunch will be served from 10:00 a.m. unitl 3:00 p.m. The Brunch is priced at $44 per person and $19 for kids 12 and under; 202.742.3100. 1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: All-Day Easter Brunch at Wilson Hardware Wilson Hardware will be offering an extended Sunday brunch on Easter Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Some highlights include Smoked Salmon Benedict and Classic Chicken and Waffles. Also available for guests to enjoy are mimosa carafes, a specialty “Bloody Maria” drink, and signature spritz cocktails; 703.527.4200. 2915 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. For more information, click here. NEW: Easter Brunch Tasting Special at YOTEL D.C. YOTEL D.C.'s restaurant, Art & Soul, will be offering an Easter Brunch Tasting Special to celebrate the holiday. Some highlights from the menu include Egg and Beet Salad, Frisèe and Crispy Shallots, Butternut and Braised Chickpea with Farm Eggs, and more. The brunch costs $45 per person; 202.393.7777. 415 New Jersey Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. NEW: Elevated Easter Brunch at 1310 Kitchen & Bar Chef Jenn Crovato hopped to it to elevate Easter brunch at 1310 Kitchen & Bar with a visit from the Easter Bunny, singing with stage-worthy vocals and sharing tasty, surprise treats at each table from a basket of goodies. A family friendly menu full of specials, includes Chocolate Chip and Banana Bunny Pancakes. The a la carte menu’s featured favorites include the Eggs Benedict, a Poached Egg with Hollandaise Sauce served over an English Muffin – top with Ham or Smoked Salmon, and the Ham, Egg and Cheddar Cheese Croissant Sandwich; 202.338.8232. 1310 Wisconsin Avenue NW. For more information, click here.

No surprise at the unique libations coming out of DC Area distilleries, bars, and restaurants. Catoctin Creek (Women's Month Alert) For Women's History Month, Catoctin Creek is supporting the StepUp Foundation in their mission to make that a reality. As you enjoy your favorite Catoctin Creek Distilling Company spirits and tag your cocktails with #sipforequality and @catoctincreek, and they will donate $1 to this important cause. Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. is releasing its Old Tom Gin. The classic Watershed Gin, is barrel-aged and then bottled with 10% sugar. It pairs well with classic cocktails such as the Martinez, the French 75, and the Ramos Gin Fizz. This is a limited release each year. They are also offering a new experience for visitors to the Purcellville distillery. In addition to touring and enjoying flights of spirits and cocktails, you will now have the option to fill your own bottle from their new "Catoctin Creek Filling Station." Learn more here.  NEW:  Certo! Certo! has launched a new seasonal cocktail menu highlighting springtime flavors featuring specialty-infused spirits and syrups. Try the Fiorire, a floral delight featuring Swedish fish-infused Catoctin gin, elderflower liqueur, cherry liqueur, and lemon. 2121 P Street NW; certodc.com Compass Rose Compass Rose is celebrating Women's History Month by featuring Go There Wines. Go There is a social enterprise wine company created with the aim of disrupting the global wine industry, championing a new era of women winemakers, winemakers of color, and queer winemakers from lesser-known wine regions around the world. Featured wines include the 2020 Krakhuna Amber and 2020 Dzvelshavi Dry Red by millennial sisters Baia and Gvanca Abuladze in the Republic of Georgia, and many more. compassrosedc.com NEW:  Crooked Run Fermentation (Happy Hour Alert Crooked Run Fermentation is now offering late-night happy hour 7 days a week, with $2 off all regular pours after 8PM and $5 pours of all lagers. On Sundays, they are offering 20oz pours of Heart and Soul IPA, Coast Pilsner, and Raspberry Empress sour for the price of a 12oz pour. You can also receive a free beer if they sign up for Crooked Run’s Rewards program at the register. 22455 Davis Drive; crookedrunfermentation.com NEW:  Destino (Happy Hour Alert) The bustling Destino patio at La Cosecha is back in business, and ready for sunshine with their happy hour deals from 4-6 with all their Cócteles Clasicos $3 off. Highlights from the Cócteles Clasicos include their Daiquiri (charanda, cocchi rosa, lime - beautifully floral take on a classic daiquiri featuring a mexican style of rum), their Chalqueño (blue corn chip washed bourbon, lime oleo, ancho chile), and their classic Mayahuel (espadín mezcal, legit triple, ‘nogave’, lime, chile salt rim - their classic mezcal margarita.  1280 4th Street NE; 202.866.0933; destinodc.com Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC is offering exclusive culinary and beverage offerings that lean into the travel themes, cocktails, and cuisine featured in the John Wick franchise with killer cocktails. Try the Vengence on the rocks with Bulleit bourbon, Chambord, passion fruit, lime juice and Monin Orgeat syrup, and prosecco. hardrockcafe.com Lulu's Winegarden  Lulu's Winegarden has launched a new wine series called ‘Blind Wine(d)’ where a local wine expert and sommelier Daniel Runnerstrom will explore how to identify wines using only your senses, treating you to bubbly, three secret wines and paired snacks. Upcomin dates include Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, and Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Book here.  NEW:  Nick's Riverside Grill (Happy Hour Alert) Nick's Riverside Grill features happy hour specials on Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm. The happy hour menu includes $5 classic bar food plates, $5 all drinks (rails, and selected wines by the glass). 3050 K Street NW; 202.342.3535; nicksriversidegrill.com The Red Hen  Red Hen is again participating in Republic Restoratives' annual Women's History Month celebration, a citywide effort to honor strong female idols through special cocktails. To celebrate, The Red Hen will pour "The Vespa" in honor of Audrey Hepburn. The cocktail uses Assembly Gin & Civic Vodka as the base, along with Cocchi Americano, Expressed Lemon. The Italian influences shine through in this take on the most classic of martinis. 1822 1st Street NW; 202.525.3021; theredhendc.com Shilling Canning Company Shilling Canning Company is celebrating Women's History Month with our four female-inspired cocktails. For each cocktail purchased, you will receive a playing card. Collect all four queens during March, and you'll be entered into our raffle for a complimentary Chef's Counter experience for two. With the purchase of the fourth cocktail, present your three previous cards, and we will enter you into the raffle at the restaurant. 360 Water Street SE; 202.554.7474; shillingcanning.com NEW: Show of Hands  Show of Hands features 20 inventive homemade cocktails (some low abv, some full strength, some booze free + some vermouth-forward cocktails for winter) + 175 whiskeys and 125 additional spirits (including 14 Willett single barrels, 13 selections from Springbank, vintage amari and more), Show of Hands is on its way to being a staple in the DC bar scene. They also have "swiftie Sundays" where they play Taylor Swift classics and have a fun cocktail menu to pair. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SE; theroostsedc.com NEW:  The Point (Happy Hour)  The Point features an impressive happy hour menu with deals on drinks and bites. Their happy hour runs from 4-6 pm on Monday-Friday at the bar. Deals include $2 oysters, $9 drink specials, $2 off beers, and more. 2100 2nd Street SW; 202.948.2522; thepointdc.com NEW:  Wilson Hardware (Happy Hour Alert)  Wilson Hardware is ready to celebrate the start of Spring with $5 cocktails, $4-$6 beers, and $5.45 glasses of wine on their newly expanded rooftop. Their rooftop bar (now doubled in size) is the perfect setting in Arlington’s bustling Clarendon neighborhood to enjoy discounted drinks and $3 off all shareable bites like the charred eggplant, tuna poke nachos or garlic shrimp skillet. Happy hour is available from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. 2915 Wilson Boulevard; 703.527.4200; wilsonhardwareva.com NEW:  Zeppelin Zeppelin serves up sushi and Japanese charcoal grilled yakitori, while paying homage to the Golden Age of the Great Passenger Airships. They have happy hour 7 days a week from 4-6pm and also feature sake Tuesdays and whisky Wednesdays with half-off specials. 1544 9th Street NW; zeppelindc.com

  Recently, I wanted to meet a friend for lunch. A proper, sit down, maybe have an appetizer and entree and a glass of wine kind of lunch. It seemed like our options were limited. I put it out to The List team: let's do a round-up of where can one go for lunch?! Needless to say, the options for a lovely long lunch (or quick one, if that's more your style) are endless. And, you are welcome: Ada's on the River: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.; adasontheriver.com Al Dente: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; aldentedc.com Ala: Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; ala-dc.com  NEW: All-Set: Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; Plaza 5, 8630 Fenton St, Silver Spring; allsetrestaurant.com Alta Strada Mosaic: Weekdays 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; altastradarestaurant.com Ambar Capitol Hill: Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; ambarrestaurant.com Black Salt: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; blacksaltrestaurant.com  BLT Steak: Tuesday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; bltrestaurants.com Blue Duck Tavern: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; blueducktavern.com Bombay Club: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; bombayclubdc.com Bourbon Steak: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; fourseasons.com/washington Brasserie Liberte: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; libertedc.com Brightwood Pizza: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m.; anxodc.com NEW:  Bullfrog Bagels at Western Market: Open til 3:00 p.m. bullfrogbagels.com Cafe du Parc: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.; cafeduparc.com Cafe Riggs: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; riggsdc.com Il Canale: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; ilcanale.com Centrolina: Wednesday through Saturday 1130 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; centrolinadc.com Charlie Palmer Steak: Monday through Friday 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; charliepalmersteak.com NEW:  China Chilcano: Thursday through Sunday all day menu; chinachilcano.com Cheesetique: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.; cheesetique.com Chiko: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.; chikodc.com Clyde’s: Monday through Sunday 11:00 a.m.; clydes.com Cranes: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; cranes-dc.com  NEW: Dauphine's: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; dauphinesdc.com Del Mar: Thursday through Friday 12:00 - 2:45 p.m.; delmardc.com  dLena: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; dlenadc.com NEW:  Estuary: Monday through Friday 11:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m.; estuarydc.com Et Voila!: Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; etvoiladc.com Farmers Restaurant Group: All day dining; farmersrestaurantgroup.com Filomena’s: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; filomena.com Fiola Mare: Wednesday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; fiolamaredc.com Flavio: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; flaviodc.com  Frank Pepe: Monday through Sunday; 7101 Democracy Boulevard; order.pepespizzeria.com Gatsby: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; gatsbyrestaurant.com Good Eats Emporium: All day dining; goodeatsemporium.com Green Almond Pantry: Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; greenalmondpantry.com Green Pig Bistro: Tuesday through Friday 11:00a.m.- 2:30 p.m.; greenpigbistro.com The Greenhouse @ The Jefferson: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; jeffersondc.com Guapos: Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m., Friday through Saturday 11:00 a.m.; guaposrestaurant.com  NEW: Immigrant Food: Daily; immigrantfood.com Iron Gate: Tuesday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; irongaterestaurantdc.com  Ivy City Smokehouse: Daily from noon; ivycitysmokehouse.com Jaleo DC: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; jaleo.com Joe’s Seafood: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; joes.net Juniper @ The Fairmont: Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; juniperdc.com  L'Ardente: Weekdays 11:30 - 2:30 p.m.; lardente.com La Chaumiere: Wednesday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; lachaumieredc.com  La Famosa: Daily from 11:00 a.m.; eatlafamosa.com Laduree: Monday through Sunday 10 a.m.; laduree.us NEW:  Le Clou: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; lecloudc.com Le Diplomate: Monday through Friday 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.; lediplomatedc.com Lebanese Taverna: Monday through Sunday 12:00 p.m.; lebanesetaverna.com Lupo Verde Osteria: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; lupoverdeosteriaalimentari.com Lyle's: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; lyledc.com/lyles Maketto: Monday through Saturday all day dining; maketto1351.com Mi Casa: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; micasa-mexico.com  NEW: Modena: Prix-fixe, Tuesday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; modenadc.com NEW:  Moon Rabbit: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. moonrabbitdc.com Nick’s Riverside Grill: All day menu; nicksriversidegrill.com North Italia: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; northitalia.com Old Ebbitt Grill: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m.; ebbitt.com  NEW: Opal: Monday through Friday noon to 2:00 p.m. opal-dc.com Osteria Morini: Monday through Friday noon - 2:30 p.m.; osteriamorini.com Ottoman Taverna: Monday through  Sunday 11:00 a.m.; ottomantaverna.com Peacock Cafe: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.; peacockcafe.com  Piccolina: Daily; piccolinadc.com Pisco y Nazca: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.; piscoynazca.com Pizzeria Paradiso: Dupont, Thursday through Sunday 12:00 p.m.; Spring Valley, Monday through Sunday 12:00 p.m.; eatyourpizza.com The Point: Wednesday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; thepointdc.com NEW:  Quadrant: All Day; dcquadrant.com Rasika: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; rasikarestaurant.com The Roost: Monday through Sunday all day dining; theroostdc.com Rumi’s Kitchen: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; rumiskitchen.com  Ruthie’s All Day: Monday through Friday 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.; ruthiesallday.com Santé: All day dining; meetatsante.com Seasons @ The Four Seasons: Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; fourseasons.com Ser: Monday through Friday 11:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; serrestaurant.com Sequoia: Monday through Sunday 12:00 p.m.; sequoiadc.com  NEW: Succotash Prime: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; succotashrestaurant.com Supra: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; supradc.com Tabard Inn: Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; tabardinn.com Taberna del Alabardero: Monday through Sunday 11:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; alabardero.com  Tabla: Wednesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; tabladc.com La Tomate: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m.; latomatebistro.com Tony & Joe’s: All day dining; tonyandjoes.com Tosca: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; toscadc.com Truluck’s: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; trulucks.com Wilson Hardware: Tuesday through Sunday; wilsonhardwareva.com Yardbird: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; runchickenrun.com  Yellow: Daily, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; yellowthecafe.com Zaytinya: Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.; zaytinya.com

They say DC is a brunch town, and after a bit of digging, we here at the List will tell you that that assessment is 100 percent accurate. The List team has been busy at work compiling the best places for your leisurely weekend brunch - Saturdays, Sundays, Bottomless, Dress Up, or Dress Down - however you do, we got you. And, you are welcome: Ada's on the River: (Saturday/Sunday); 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria; adasontheriver.com The Admiral: (Saturday/Sunday, bottomless); 1 Dupont Circle, NW; theadmiraldc.com Agora: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1527 17th Street NW; agorarestaurants.net  Al Dente: Saturday/Sunday; 3201 New Mexico Avenue NW; aldentedc.com  ala: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1320 19th St NW; ala-dc.com NEW: All Purpose: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); Shaw & Riverfront; allpurposedc.com  All Set: Saturday party brunches/Sunday; 8630 Fenton Street; allsetrestaurant.com  Ambar Capitol Hill: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 523 8th St SE; ambarrestaurant.com Anju: Saturday/Sunday; 1805 18th Street NW; anjurestaurant.com  Assembly: Saturday; 1700 N Moore Street, Arlington; assembly-va.com  B Side: Daily; 709 D street NW; redapronbutchery.com  Barca Pier & Wine Bar: 2 Pioneer Mil Way, Alexandria; barcaalx.com Bammy's: Saturday (DJ); 301 Water Street SE; bammysdc.com Bantam King: Sunday; 501 G Street NW; bantamking.com Bar Charley: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1825 18th Street NW; barcharley.com  Bar Chinois: Sunday (bottomless); 455 I Street NW; barchinoisdc.com  NEW: Bar Ivy: Saturday/Sunday; 3033 Wilson Boulevard, VA; eatbarivy.com Bistro Du Jour: Saturday/Sunday; 99 District Square SW; bistro-dujour.com Black Salt: Saturday/Sunday; 4883 MacArthur Boulevard NW; blacksaltrestaurant.com   BLive: Saturday/Sunday (all day; Bloody Mary bar); 2854 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington; bliveva.com Blue Duck Tavern: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1201 24th Street NW; blueducktavern.com Boqueria: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); Dupont, Penn Quarter; boqueriarestaurant.com Boundary Stone: Saturday/Sunday; 116 Rhode Island Avenue NW; boundarystonedc.com Brasserie Liberté: Saturday/Sunday (mimosa kits); 3251 Prospect Street NW; libertedc.com NEW: Buena Vida: Saturday/Sunday; 2900 Wilson Boulevard, VA; buenavidagastrolounge.com Cafe du Parc: Saturday/Sunday; 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; cafeduparc.com  Casta’s Rum Bar: Saturday/all day parties Sunday; 1121 New Hampshire Avenue NW; castasrumbar.com Cheesetique: Saturday/Sunday; Del Ray, Shirlington; cheesetique.com  ChiKo Bethesda/Dupont: Saturday/Sunday (Dim Sum); mychiko.com/dim-sum China Chilcano: Saturday/Sunday; 419 7th Street NW; chinachilcano.com  Compass Rose: Sunday (bottomless); 1346 T Street NW; compassrosedc.com  Commissary: (Daily, bottomless on weekends); 1443 P Street NW; commissarydc.com Cork Wine Bar: Saturday/Sunday; 1805 14th Street NW; corkdc.com Courtyard Bar at The Fairmont: Saturday/Sunday; 2401 M Street NW; fairmont.com  Dauphine's: Sunday; 1100 15th Street NW; dauphinesdc.com dLeña: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 476 K Street NW; dlenadc.com Del Mar: Saturday/Sunday; 791 Wharf Street SW; delmardc.com  Destino: Saturday/Sunday; 1280 4th Street NE; destinodc.com  Dolce Vita: Sunday; 1610 14th Street NW; dolcevitadc.com Due South: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 301 Water St SE; duesouthdc.com Duke’s Grocery: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); Dupont, Foggy Bottom; dukesgrocery.com  El Chucho Cocina Superior: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 3313 11th St NW; elchuchodc.com  El Techo: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 606 Florida Ave NW; eltechodc.com Espita: Saturday/Sunday (mimosa kits); 1250 9th Street NW; espitadc.com  Estuary at the Conrad: Saturday/Sunday (starting 7:00 a.m.); 950 New York Avenue NW; estuarydc.com Et Voila!: Saturday/Sunday; 5120 MacArthur Boulevard NW; etvoiladc.com Equinox: Sunday; 818 Connecticut Avenue NW; equinoxrestaurant.com  Evening Star: Saturday/Sunday; 2000 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria; eveningstarcafe.net Fainting Goat: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1330 U Street NW; faintinggoatdc.com Farmers Fishers Bakers: Saturday/Sunday; 3000 K Street NW; farmersfishersbakers.com  Fight Club: Saturday/Sunday; 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE; resy.com Fiola Mare: Saturday/Sunday; 3050 K Street NW; fiolamaredc.com Founding Farmers: Saturday/Sunday; Potomac, DC, Tysons; wearefoundingfarmers.com Gatsby: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1205 Half Street; gatsbyrestaurant.com Gerrard Street Kitchen: Saturday/Sunday; 1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW; thedarcyhotel.com  The Grill: Saturday/Sunday; 99 Market Square SW; thegrilldc.com  Grillfish: (Saturday/Sunday); 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW; grillfishdc.com Halfsmoke: Daily (bottomless); 651 Florida Avenue NW; halfsmoke.com  NEW:  Hank's: Friday-Sunday from 11am-3:30pm; 1624 Q. Street NW; hanksoysterbar.com Harvey's: Sunday; 513 W. Broad Street; harveysva.com Hawthorne: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1336 U Street NW; hawthornedc.com  Hello Betty: Saturday/Sunday; 940 Rose Avenue, North Bethesda; hellobettybethesda.com Honeymoon Chicken: Saturday/Sunday; Petworth & Bethesda, MD; honeymoonchicken.com I Egg You: Saturday/Sunday; 423 8th Street SE; ieggyou.com  ilili: Sunday; 100 District Square SW; ililirestaurants.com Immigrant Food: Saturday/Sunday; 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; immigrantfood.com  Imperfecto: (Saturday/Sunday); 1124 23rd Street NW; imperfectodc.com The Imperial: Saturday/Sunday; 2001 18th Street NW; imperialdc.com Ivy City Smokehouse: Sunday; 1356 Okie Street NE; tavern.ivycitysmokehouse.com  Jack Rose: Sunday; 2007 18th Street NW; jackrosediningsaloon.com Joe’s Seafood: Saturday/Sunday; 750 15th Street NW; joes.net  King Street Oyster Bar: Saturday/Sunday; 12 S King Street; kingstreetoysterbar.com La Famosa: Saturday/Sunday; 1300 4th Street SE; eatlafamosa.com Laduree: Saturday/Sunday; 3060 M Street NW; laduree.us  The Lafayette at Hay Adams: Saturday/Sunday; 800 16th Street NW; hayadams.com Le Diplomate: Saturday/Sunday; 1601 14th Street NW; lediplomatedc.com Lebanese Taverna: Saturday/Sunday; Silver Spring, Rockville, DC; lebanesetaverna.com  Logan Tavern: (Saturday/Sunday); 1423 P Street NW; logantavern.com Lupo Pizzeria: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1908 14th Street NW; lupopizzeriadc.com  Lupo Verde: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1401 T Street NW; lupoverdedc.com Lyle’s: Saturday/Sunday (DJ, bottomless); 1731 New Hampshire Avenue NW; lyledc.com Maiz64: Saturday/Sunday; 1324 14th Street NW; maiz64.com  Makan: Saturday/Sunday; 3400 11th Street NW; makarestaurantdc.com  Matt and Tony's: Tuesday-Sunday; 1501 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria; mattandtonysva.com Medium Rare: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); Bethesda, DC, Arlington; mediumrarerestaurant.com  Mi Casa: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1647 20th Street NW; micasa-mexico.com Mission Dupont/Navy Yard: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); missiondupont.com; missionnavyyard.com Mon Ami Gabi: Saturday/Sunday; 7239 Woodmont Avenue; monamigabi.com   Newland: Saturday/Sunday; 327 7th Street SE; newlanddc.com    NEW: Nobu: Sunday; 2525 M Street NW; noburestaurants.com Officina: Saturday/Sunday; 1120 Maine Avenue SW; officinadc.com NEW:  Opal: 5534 Connecticut Avenue NW; opal-dc.com Opaline: Saturday/Sunday; 806 15th Street NW; opalinedc.com Ottoman Taverna: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); ottomantaverna.com  Pamplona: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington; pamplonava.com  Patty O's Cafe: Sunday; 389 Main Street, Washington, VA; exploretock.com/pattyoscafe Pearl Dive Oyster Palace: Saturday/Sunday; 1612 14th Street NW; pearldivedc.com The Pembroke: Saturday/Sunday; 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW; thepembrokedc.com  The Pig: Saturday/Sunday; 1320 14th Street NW; thepigdc.com Pisco Y Nazca: Saturday/Sunday; 1823 L Street NW; piscoynazca.com  Quattro Osteria: Saturday/all day Sunday); 600 Florida Avenue NW; quattroosteria.com Rustico: Saturday/Sunday; Alexandria, Ballston; rusticorestaurant.com  Ruthie’s All Day: Saturday/Sunday; 3411 5th Street S Arlington; ruthiesallday.com  Salazar: (Saturday/Sunday); 1819 14th Street NW; salazardc.com The Salt Line: Saturday/Sunday; 4040 Wilson Boulevard; 703.566.2075; thesaltline.com Season’s at the Four Seasons: Saturday/Sunday; 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; fourseasons.com SER: Saturday/Sunday; 1110 N Glebe Road Arlington; serrestaurant.com  NEW:  Shilling Canning Company: Saturday/Sunday; 360 Water St SE; shillingcanning.com Smoke & Mirrors: Saturday/Sunday; 867 New Jersey Avenue SE; smokeandmirrorsrooftop.com Succotash Prime: Saturday/Sunday; 915 F Street NW; succotashrestaurant.com Summer House Santa Monica: Saturday/Sunday; 11825 Grand Park Avenue; summerhousesm.com Tabard Inn: Saturday/Sunday; 1739 N Street NW; tabardinn.com  Taberna del Alabardero: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 1776 I Street NW; alabardero.com Tabla: Saturday/Sunday; 3227 Georgia Avenue NW; tabladc.com  Takoda: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 715 Florida Ave NW; takodadc.com Teddy & The Bully Bar: Sunday (bottomless); 1200 19th Street NW; teddyandthebullybar.com  Tony & Joe’s: Saturday/Sunday; 3000 K Street NW; tonyandjoes.com TTT Clarendon: Saturday/Sunday (bottomless); 2900 Wilson Boulevard Arlington; tttrestaurant.com  Vermilion: Saturday/Sunday (expanded Bourbon selection); 1120 King St Alexandria; vermilionrestaurant.com Vue: (Saturday/Sunday); 515 15th Street NW; thehotelwashington.com Wilson Hardware: Saturday/Sunday; 2915 Wilson Boulevard; wilsonhardwareva.com Zaytinya: Saturday/Sunday; (rosé menu); 701 9th Street NW; zaytinya.com