May 16, 2008

Darlington House Washington, D.C.

Upstairs is fine dining with elegant chandeliers and local photography gracing the walls. Down in the bar, flatbreads and burgers feed crowds tuned into sports games or political debates.

  Dupont Circle, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Happy Hour

February 14, 2008

Biagio Fine Chocolate Washington, D.C.

The dedicated staff searches far and wide for an ever-expanding selection of filled chocolates, top-of-the-line gourmet bars, and novelties.

  Adams Morgan, Food & Drink

August 2, 2007

Kramer Books & Afterwords Washington, D.C.

Open 24 hours on weekends, the fresh bookstore/cafe caters to a mix of famished bar-hoppers, hip minglers, and literary insomniacs.

  Dupont Circle, Culture, Late Night, Take Your Out-of-Towners

June 21, 2006

Lucky Bar Washington, D.C.

Soccer on TV, happy-hour specials, and a patio for people-watching keep this central bar packed with after-work crowds.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Happy Hour

May 12, 2006

Fly Lounge Washington, D.C.

Fly high with custom-cut aircraft aluminum bar stools, F-14 tail parts for champagne buckets, and flat-screen monitors for windows. In-house entertainment includes an eclectic mix of punk, hip-hop, and reggae.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails

September 25, 2007

Veritas Wine Bar Washington, D.C.

Take a flight of fancy with flights of international wines and cheeses, taste from the state-of-the-art wine dispenser, or settle down with charcuterie.

  Dupont Circle, Food & Drink