Don't Miss These DC Restaurants

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Washington D.C. is filled with restaurants that come and go. This makes it hard to figure out when a place is worthwhile to spend your time and money. To cut through the confusion, here are five places in D.C. that won’t let you or your tastebuds down. Grab your friends from The Louis and try these places this weekend.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

1308 G Street NW

Washington DC 20005

Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday/Sunday: 9 AM - 3 PM

The name says it all. If you haven’t already, you have to try Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. It can handle your meaty and sweet cravings all at once. The menu changes frequently because they use local and seasonal ingredients, which is great for variety and quality.

Pepita Cantina

4000 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22203

Hours: M-Th 11:30am - 11pm, Fr 11:30am - 12am, Sa 11am - 12am, Su 11am - 11pm

If Mexican food is your style, Pepita Cantina is a must try. They also take pride in offering creative drinks that are sure to compliment your mexican dish. To top it all off, the atmosphere is fun and inviting.

Centrolina

974 Palmer Alley

Washington, D.C. 20001

Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm,

Dinner Monday-Thursday 5-10pm

Friday-Saturday 5pm-12am

Sunday, 5pm-10pm

Brunch Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm

Market Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7am-9pm

Saturday & Sunday, 8am-9pm

Centrolina doubles as a market and a restaurant. The most noteworthy choices are the fresh pastas and other authentic Italian cooking. Ingredients are also seasonal and local, which ensures quality and freshness.

Buredo

825 14th Street NW

Washington, DC 20005

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 11am-8pm

Saturday: 11am-6pm

Buredo is owned by two D.C. natives. They offer a unique product for anyone looking to step out of the box for their lunch break. Their creation is a combination of sushi and a burrito. These are fresh and perfect for someone who is on the go. It is also perfect for anyone who is passionate about healthy eating.  

L'Hommage Bistro

450 K Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

Hours

M - TH: 11:00 AM TO 12:00 AM

Friday: 11:00 AM TO 1:00 AM

Sat: 10:00 AM TO 1:00 AM

Sun: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 AM

French cuisine is the name of the game at L'Hommage Bistro. They make their own homemade bread and of course have a fantastic wine selection. The atmosphere is also charmingly French, but still casual enough to be a relaxed environment.

Who Wants Pumpkin?

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It is starting to feel like fall in Washington D.C.. This means it is time for the leaves to change, sweaters to be worn and for us to eat everything pumpkin. We always crave pumpkin flavored foods, drinks and desserts around this time of the year. Lucky for us, D.C. has some of the best pumpkin flavored foods around the United States. We have found a few of our favorites that we will be tasting this fall. What is your favorite pumpkin flavor food? Share your favorites with your friends at The Louis.

Thai X-ing

Thai X-ng is located on Florida Avenue N.W. in Washington D.C.. You might not immediately think of a Thai restaurant when contemplating what pumpkin flavor food to try tonight. However, the Thai X-ing Pumpkin curry is amazing. Huge chunks of pumpkin are drowned in a sweet and spicy red curry along with other vegetables. We think this new take on a pumpkin dish is the perfect way to start our fall tastings.

Nage

Nage on Rhode Island Avenue may end up having the most popular pumpkin dish among residents. Nage is offering a pumpkin flatbread that we are so excited to eat for lunch. The flatbread is topped with roasted pumpkin, smoked mozzarella, creamy creme fraiche, sweet cipollini onions, wild arugula and toasted pumpkin seeds. This sounds like the perfect lunch for your work day. If you are still craving pumpkin, try their warm pumpkin salad with wild mushrooms and a brown butter sherry.

Sette Osteria

Connecticut Avenue is home to Sette Osteria. This is one of Dupont Circle's most popular Italian restaurants. This is the perfect place for your weekend dinner with friends or loved ones. Made daily in house, the ravioli stuffed with pumpkin is to die for. The ravioli is tossed in a savory sage and butter sauce then sprinkled with amaretti, an almond-flavored macaroon. The sweet pumpkin combined with the amaretti are the perfect contrast to the other flavors in the dish.

These are just a few of the amazing pumpkin dishes we are so excited to try in Washington D.C.. Go explore the city this fall and find out where you want to indulge your pumpkin cravings.

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Food Trucks Everywhere!

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Food Trucks are everywhere in D.C and we love to find our favorites for our lunch break. However, with so many food trucks how do you choose which one to visit during the week. We have found a few favorites that are worth finding on social media to see where they will be next. If you want to play Where’s Waldo with food trucks, check our list below to decide which ones you want to follow next.

PEPE

Pepe Food Truck is perfect when you are craving something simple but delicious. This food truck is full of sandwiches with the most amazing combinations of ingredients. Serrano ham, Manchebo and olive oil on a thin ficelle sounds so good right now we want to go find the PEPE truck immediately. Make sure to follow @pepefoodtruck to find out when they will be near you.

Brandon’s Little Truck

This truck might seem a little off-the-wall, but we promise you will not regret trying their food. This truck has a controlled menu where you can expect your favorites every visit. The delicious lamb burger with fennel salad and feta is so delicious you think it came from a 5-star bistro. This is just one of the many unique combinations you can find at Brandon’s Little Truck. If this food sounds like a lunch time specialty, find out their next location by following them at @bltfoodtruck.

BBQ Bus

There are many barbecue trucks all throughout the D.C area, but there is a reason we think you should try the BBQ Bus. They smoke all of their meats for 10-12 hours before being served, and you can taste the difference. The sides and breads of the meals are made from scratch daily before they start serving. We recommend coming up with your own combination of meats, bread and sauces. You can find the BBQ Bus on their twitter @bbqbusdc.

These are just three of the many food trucks in D.C! Can you not make it for lunch? Make sure to see when they will be close to your home at The Louis for dinner.

Our 14th & U Restaurant Tour

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Regardless of whether or not you consider yourself a "foodie," anyone can appreciate a perfectly prepared meal. Definitely one of the biggest draws of The Louis' location is its proximity to some of the District's, probably even the country's, best restaurants. Whether you want to tackle some of the area's best restaurants all in one day, or over time, if you live at The Louis, you need to experience these restaurants' cuisine:

Le Diplomate | 1601 14th St., NW
Step into Le Diplomate and you will feel like you have entered a Parisian bistro. The sidewalk cafe is a beautiful setting in which to sip a cappuccino and read the newspaper in the morning. Their extensive cocktail menu offers drinks you won't typically find anywhere else in Washington DC, including the Il Fait Beau, which combines Edinburgh gin, Elderflower-peach Shrub, and fresh lemon.

Visit Le Diplomate for BRUNCH.

Tico DC | 1926 14th St., NW
It's easy to begin your food tour at Tico DC, located just downstairs! Tico's Chef Michael Schlow has been featured on The Today Show, Top Chef Masters and other national television shows, in addition to being named "Best Chef in the Northeast" by the James Beard Foundation. Tico's American-based cuisine has elements of Spanish, Mexican and South American cuisines, too.

Visit Tico DC for DRINKS. Their menu features more than 140 types of tequila!

Lupo Verde | 14th & T Streets
Rustic Italian, in both decor and menu, describes Lupo Verde perfectly. The cheese and salumi menu offers allows you to mix and match the perfect charcuterie plate. All of Lupo Verde's cheeses are imported from Italy, so you know they have to be good!

Visit Lupo Verde for CHARCUTERIE.

Vinoteca | 1940 11th St., NW
The food served at Vinoteca's Happy Hour will probably be the most sophisticated happy hour selection you have ever seen! Choices include Barbecue Duck Roll, Chilled Pea Soup, and Charcuterie, just to name a few. If you would like to broaden your knowledge of wines, Vinoteca frequently offers Tuesday night classes in its upstairs lounge.

Visit Vinoteca for HAPPY HOUR.

Kapnos | 2201 14th St., NW
While Kapnos may be a younger restaurant, it opened in July 2013, it certainly has made quite an impact since then. The restaurant, a concept by Chef Mike Isabella, has two wood-fire grills with spits, and serves both classic and contemporary Greek dishes. Main courses include Moussaka, Kapama and Soutzoukakia, among many others.

Visit Kapnos for DINNER.

While there are dozens of delicious restaurants in our immediate area, there are a few key highlights that any U Street resident needs to try! If you have some free time over the weekend, pay one of these eateries a visit!

Additional sources consulted:
Capitol File
Thrillist DC
Zagat

Get Ready for a BBQ Battle

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One of the best aspects of summertime living is definitely cooking on the grill. If you enjoy indulging in all meats smothered in barbecue sauce or dry rubs, then you will not want to miss the Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle 2015! In fact, the National Capital Barbecue Battle has been named a "Top 10 BBQ Event" by both the Travel Channel and Discovery.com. This annual competition among both local and national barbecue artists takes place this weekend, June 27-28, in downtown Washington DC.

Even if you aren't exactly obsessed with barbecue, there is a variety of ways to enjoy this event. Visitors will not only be able to enjoy samples and food demonstrations, but also live entertainment from more than 30 bands. Some of the bands providing music stylings include The Morrison Brothers Band, The Exclusives, X-Factor, Chuck Brown Band, Be'la Dona, and more. There are also areas for BBQ-related merchandise, book signings and even an NBA exhibit.

Now back to the main event - the barbecue. Throughout the weekend, 7 different competitions will be held: Safeway's National Barbecue Championship, The National Pork BBQ Championship, Open Nature All Natural Lamb Contest, Safeway USDA Choice Best Beef Contest, Safeway Select Extra Meaty Rib Contest, America's Best Sauce Contest and Military Chefs Cook-Off. The winners of these contests will be awarded cash prizes and/or trophies.

Is your mouth watering in anticipation? The festival will take place off of Pennsylvania Ave., behind the Ronald Reagan Building, between 9th and 14th Streets. Festival hours are from 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturday, and from 11 AM to 7:30 PM on Sunday. Tickets, which range from $12 - $75, may be purchased online.

From your apartment home at The Louis at 14, this event is easily accessible via Metro. The closest stops to the event are at Federal Triangle, Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, and Metro Center.

Enjoy one of the most popular summer events in Washington DC by joining in on the barbecue festivities! Your taste buds will be glad that you did! Have you attended the Barbecue Battle in pervious years? Do you plan to partake this weekend? Share your thoughts with us on The Louis' Facebook and Twitter pages! Pro-tip: Keep the napkins handy!

Additional sources consulted:
About Travel

Bites Around the Block

Life at The Louis at 14 apartment homes offers some of the best dining options not only in the area, but dare we say it, in all of Washington DC! With so many restaurants to choose from in our city, there is nothing better this time of the year than being able to walk to and from a enjoyable evening out. We have highlighted just a few of the restaurants that are within walking distance of The Louis at 14 below. So instead of sweltering underground while waiting for the Metro the next time you dine out, try one of these eateries instead:

Tico | 1926 14th St. NW
While we're sure you have walked past Tico (it's literally downstairs), if you have yet to try their dishes inspired by Spanish, Mexican and South American cuisines, you definitely need to make a date on your calendar to do so! Tired from a long day at work? Stop by Tico's Happy Hour, which features $4 tacos, $5 small plates, beer and cocktails! Tico also features quite an extensive tequila menu, with more than 140 types to choose from.

Lupo Verde | 1401 T St. NW
Around the corner on T Street lies Lupo Verde, an authentic, rustic Italian eatery that has delicious charcuteries and cheese plates! There is a wide variety of cheeses from which to build your plate, including hard, semi-hard, semi-soft, soft and blue. Current prices allow guests to choose 3 cheeses for $16 or 5 for $26. The same pricing applies to the salumi selection too, which ranges from prosciutto to duck sausage. Lupo Verde is also a popular local brunch spot.

Ted's Bulletin | 1818 14th St. NW
Walk one block south and enter Ted's Bulletin, which is known as one of the best restaurants in DC. Known for their boozy milkshakes and tarts, Ted's Bulletin serves up comfort foods of all types, from fried chicken to meatloaf. Hungry for a big breakfast? Ted's is the place to go!

Busboys & Poets | 2021 14th St. NW
Busboys & Poets is an eclectic, artsy hangout just north of The Louis. Named in homage to American poet Langston Hughes, Busboys & Poets not only sells books, but regularly hosts poetry readings. Their menu offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and their bar even has a vegan and gluten-free wine. It's a coffee-house meets poetry house, and it's perfectly cozy on a rainy day!

Where are your favorite 14 & U Street restaurants? What dishes would you recommend? Share them with us on The Louis' Facebook and Twitter pages!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in DC

When May 5th rolls around on the calendar, do you think of it as just another day, or as Cinco de Mayo? Whether you're of Mexican descent or just love a good margarita, living in a city as diverse as Washington DC allows us to celebrate many different cultural holidays. Whether you seek a large, national festival or a bar scene celebration, there are events close to The Louis at 14 apartment homes for you!

National Cinco de Mayo Festival
The National Cinco de Mayo Festival takes place this Sunday, May 3 at the Sylvan Theater on the National Mall.  The fiesta will be held rain or shine from noon to 6 PM. This will be the 23rd annual event held by the Maru Montero Dance Company. The event, also known as "Latin America's Family Reunion," is free to the public to attend!

Here's what you can look forward to: music, dance, arts and crafts for the kids, art exhibits, a mercado (market) and more! So whether you love to dance salsa or consume salsa, your cravings will be satisfied! For more information on this event, visit the Maru Montero Dance Company website, About.com or Party Earth. To get to this event from The Louis, take the Green or Yellow Line Metro from U Street to Archives.

El Centro D.F.
If you're seeking something a little more "fiesta-like," El Centro D.F. has become known throughout the district for its authentic Mexican cuisine and its fun Cinco de Mayo atmosphere. This year's celebration includes an all you can eat taco buffet, $5 drink specials and a DJ! The celebration will last almost the entire day, running from noon through 11 PM. The first 250 attendees will receive a gift. Please note, tickets are only available at the door and must be paid for in cash. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit El Centro D.F.'s website. Guess what? This event is just a 2-minute walk away from your home at The Louis!

Have you gone out for Cinco de Mayo in Washington DC in year's past? Where are your favorite spots to celebrate? Share you thoughts and comments with us on The Louis at 14 Facebook and Twitter pages. Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Hank's 8th Annual Oyster Fest

Are you ready for a taste of summer vacation? Bring back those memories of spending summers on the shore this Saturday! Join other seafood lovers as they converge on Hank's Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle for the 8th Annual Oyster Fest! This event is a "must attend" if you consider yourself a DC foodie!

What will you feast on at Hank's? The menu includes all-you-can-eat fresh oysters on the half-shell, fried oysters, BBQ oysters, popcorn shrimp, Old Bay fries and onion rings! In addition to all these fabulous eats, the event also entails all-you-can drink draft beers, including Elysian Brewery, 21st Amendment, Lagunitas, and Flying Dog Brewery.

Now that your mouth is watering, here's the essential information. The event takes place this Saturday, April 25 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Tickets are $80 per person and can be purchased here. Please note, to attend the event, you must be age 21 or over. Oyster Fest will be held rain or shine.

Hank's Oyster Bar was founded in 2005. It was nominated for "Best New Restaurant" in 2006 and "Best Neighborhood Restaurant" in 2007. Chef Jamie Leeds is one of Washington DC's most well-known chefs, mainly due to Hank's successes.

Interested in attending the all-you-can-eat oyster extravaganza? Hank's Oyster Bar is located at 1624 Q Street, NW, which is about a 15-minute walk away from The Louis at 14 apartment homes. Enjoy a fun afternoon of oysters, fried food and craft beer, then you can simply walk home to The Louis and enjoy a beautiful evening on the rooftop with friends! Sounds like a fantastic way to spend a Saturday in Washington DC, doesn't it?

Have you attended any of Hank's past Oyster Fests? What are your favorite dishes on their menu? Share your thoughts with other residents at The Louis!

For more information about Hank's Oyster Bar, click here. For more updates on The Louis at 14 apartment homes, visit our website and follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Sources consulted:
Hank's Oyster Bar
Party Earth
Washingtonian Magazine

Easter Weekend Brunch

Washington DC is most definitely a brunch town. Snow Day? Brunch. Holiday? Brunch. If brunch were offered every day of the week, we would probably go every day of the week. If you have family visiting for the Easter or Passover holidays this weekend, where should you take them? You guessed it...brunch! Washington DC Eater lists the 30 best Eater brunch spots to impress your visitors:

1. 1789 Restaurant
1226 36th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Visit website
(202) 965-1789
The dish: Cassoulet
1789 lets customers choose from dishes like pork belly with pea puree, mushroom veloute, duck cassoulet and more (a la carte).

2. 1905 Restaurant
1905 9th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Visit website
(202) 332-1905
The dish: Country-fried steak.
Easter brunch at 1905 means three special dishes, including country fried steak with eggs, smoked lamb benedict and a poached salmon frittata. They’ll also have mint juleps featuring — wait for it — lamb-washed bourbon.

3. 701 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Visit website
(202) 393-0701
The dish: Carrot pasta.
701’s brunch choices include Skuna bay salmon with spatzle, a roasted lamb leg, carrot pasta and more ($45 for three courses).

4. America Eats Tavern
1700 Tysons Blvd
McLean, VA 22102
Visit website
(703) 744-3999
The dish: Jambalaya
America Eats’ brunch buffet has fresh doughnuts, a ham carving and biscuit station, fresh seafood, a jambalaya station and a cake table, among its offerings. ($45 adult).

5. Anthem
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
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The dish: Caviar
Anthem’s Easter brunch is a smorgasbord of spring dishes ranging from American caviar and crab claws to Belgian waffles and omelets. There are also entrees, bottomless mimosas and carving stations ($75 adults).

6. Belga Cafe
514 8th St SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Visit website
(202) 544-0100
The dish: Waffles with duck.
Belga Cafe’s Easter brunch leans Belgian, with dishes like eggs with salmon, a rosemary waffle with duck confit, lunch items like mussel pots and more (a la carte).

7. Bibiana Osteria & Enoteca
1100 New York Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Visit website
(202) 216-9550
The dish: Easter pie
Bibiana’s three course brunch menu lets diners try bur rata, torts pasquale (a kale and egg stuffed Easter pie) and ricotta cavatelli.

8. Blue Duck Tavern
1201 24th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Visit website
(202) 419-6755
The dish: Prime Rib.
Blue Duck is doing a three course option with duck confit hash, prime rib, poached eggs and more ($95 for adults).

9. Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
Visit website
(202) 659-3727
The dish: Saag gosht
For an Indian twist on Easter Brunch, head to Bombay for saag gosht, shrimp pepper masala and bottomless champagne ($28 or $40 bottomless).

10. Cafe Deluxe
3228 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
Visit website
(202) 686-2233
The dish: Crab and fried green tomatoes benedict.
All Cafe Deluxe locations will be serving traditional brunch, plus a special crab cakes with fried green tomatoes Benedict dish.

11. Daikaya
705 6th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Visit website
(202) 589-1600
The dish: Miso carrots with rabbit sausage
Daikaya’s Easter brunch is a tribute to the egg, with new small plates like a fried Jidori egg with caviar or miso-honey glazed carrots with rabbit sausage (a la carte).

12. Et Voila!
5120 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
Visit website
(202) 237-2300
The dish: Skate wing
Et Viola has expanded options like skate wing meuniere, chocolate easter eggs and lobster salad (a la carte).

13. Iron Gate
1734 N St NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Visit website
(202) 737-1371
The dish: Porchetta
Iron Gate’s Italian Easter menu will be available April 4 and 5, with dishes including salumi pie, risotto fritters, marinated octopus and entree choices like porchetta or mushroom lasagna. Price is $65 per person.

14. J. Paul's
3218 M St NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Visit website
(202) 333-3450
The dish: Green eggs and lamb
Brunch specials at J. Paul's (a la carte) range from the egg and lamb dish to chicken and waffles.

15. Lincoln
1110 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Visit website
(202) 386-9200
The dish: Short rib hash
Lincoln’s three course Easter bunch has choices like short rib hash, Maryland crab benedict and butter popcorn soup ($55 for adults).

16. Lupo Verde
1401 T St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Visit website
(202) 827-4726
The dish: Spinach and anchovy pizza. Lupo Verde’s “Little Easter” celebration leans Italian, with dishes like roasted pork and porchetta panini, a spinach and anchovy pizza and a panzanella salad ($25).

17. Masa 14
1825 14th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Visit website
(202) 328-1414
The dish: Chilaques
Masa 14 has a Latin brunch menu with pork belly benedict, chilaques, smoked chicken hash and more ($39 per person).

18. Mio
1110 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Visit website
(202) 955-0075
The dish; Rabbit fricasse
Mio’s Sunday brunch (a la carte) has dishes like local fish ceviche, a rabbit fricassee, a suckling pig and more.

19. NoPa Kitchen + Bar
800 F St NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Visit website
(202) 347-4667
The dish: Red beet tagliatelle.
Nopa’s offerings are a la carte, like beef tenderloin and eggs and red beet tagliatelle.

20. Ripple
3417 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Visit website
(202) 244-7995
The dish: Carbonara
Ripple is serving a breakfast buffet, plus an entree, pastry basket and more. Dishes range from roasted lamb shoulder and honey ham to spaghetti carbonara and savory bread pudding ($35).

21. Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar
2700 F St NW
Washington, D.C. 20566
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The dish: King crab legs
Roof Terrace offers a view with its brunch, which features Alaskan crab cakes, oysters, French toast and more ($45 per person).

22. Society Fair
277 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Visit website
(703) 683-3247
The dish: Quiche to go
Pick up a brunch bag from Society Fair that includes a quiche, bacon, fruit salad, scones, coffee beans and wine ($55, serves four).

23. Teddy & The Bully Bar
1200 19th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Visit website
(202) 872-8700
The dish: Chicken and waffles
Teddy’s three course brunch has such choices as chilled spring pea and lobster soup, chicken and waffles and Challah French toast ($59 for adults).

24. The Fainting Goat
1330 U St NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Visit website
(202) 735-0344
The dish: Goat cheese fondue.
Fainting Goat’s brunch selections range from goat cheese fondue to avocado toast.

25. The Hamilton
600 14th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Visit website
(202) 787-1000
The dish: Breakfast sliders
Hamilton has a full brunch menu available with everything from bangers and mash to breakfast sliders and a breakfast burrito (a la carte).

26. The Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
Visit website
(202) 463-8700
The dish: Organic chicken and grits
Oval Room’s multi-course menu ($55) lets diners choose from roasted organic chicken, rabbit pappardelle and hamachi crudo.

27. Trio Grill
8100 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22042
Visit website
(703) 992-9200
The dish: Deviled eggs with foie gras.
Trio’s Easter brunch buffet has crab cakes benedict, baked apple French toast, deviled eggs with foie gras, leg of lamb and more. Price is $55 for adults.

28. Trummer's On Main
7134 Main St
Clifton, VA 20124
Visit website
(703) 266-1623
The dish: Bacon-wrapped rabbit loin
Trummer's menu includes the aforementioned bunny dish, plus carbonara pasta, lamb and more ($66 adults).

29. Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro
11750 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA 20191
Visit website
(703) 234-3550
The dish: Rack of lamb
Vinifera’s three course menu has choices like rack of lamb, vegetable frittata and pastries. There’s also a petting zoo with goats, ducks and bunnies for the kids ($55).

30. Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro
1940 11th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Visit website
(202) 332-9463
The dish: Pork and squash frittatas
Vinoteca is serving up a la carte dishes like the frittata, duck confit benedict and more.