But my favorite one, hands down, is the Hirshhorn Museum. is how the museums in the Smithsonian Institution are free of admission. Yayoi Kusama exhibition “One with Eternity” at Hirshhorn Museum Smithsonian Institution Yet, there’s more: If you’re a dog parent like me, you’ll be sent home with foie gras-glazed treats made from upcycled Murasaki sweet potatoes. After wrapping up the savory portion of dinner, you’ll be escorted into a cozy and dimly lit room, and be brought decadent dessert upon dessert-before finally concluding with assorted mignardises in a wooden box. And unlike other lauded spots that send out pretty forgettable desserts, JÔNT places just as much consideration, whimsy, and precise execution in its sweet finishes. The Kinki, for example, rests a crisp-skinned filet of the highly prized and fatty fish from Hokkaido in a pool of buttery cancalaise fortified with sake lees and citrus to intensify the Kinki’s rich, almost sweet flavor. The savory courses, most of which are sourced with exquisite seafood from Japan, are intricately composed but squarely spotlight the star ingredient’s distinctive traits. The open kitchen and 14-seat counter are stark white and configured like a lab, so you can see the meticulous steps involved in creating every single plate-including the humble, but very necessary task of dishwashing. Two Michelin-starred JÔNT by chef Ryan Ratino, located just above his modern bistro Bresca, accomplishes just that. Here’s what I think about fine dining and tasting menus: as long as they’re stripped of pomp and circumstance (meaning: no dress codes, stuffy service, and overwrought design) and focus on an engaging, easygoing, and palate-broadening experience, I’m all for them. Two Michelin-starred JÔNT by Ryan Ratino REY LOPEZ To make the upcoming blooms even more memorable, book the Blossoms by Boat package, which covers overnight accommodations, a 1.5-hour EmbarkDC private boat tour, picnic for two made by Salvatore, and two cherry blossom cocktails at Quill. Your best bet is to plant yourself at the solid amber glass bar, order one of the best martinis in town, and brace yourself for some gripping people watching. But it’s Quill that’s the crown jewel of the property. Dramatically set behind an ornate gate and under soaring skylights, The Greenhouse, a new all-day eatery by chef Fabio Salvatore sends out refined continental cuisine like tender sea bass accompanied by sweet beet puree and finished with a foamy lobster emulsion tableside. ![]() A guestroom at The Jefferson DC Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing Photographersĭiscreetly located on a prime strip of 16th Street, just three blocks from The White House, The Jefferson DC is an intimate boutique hotel that exudes old-world European elegance with its elaborate Beaux-Arts design, classically appointed 99 rooms and suites-the clothes valets are a smart touch-and polished restaurant and bar.
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