re: DC trip recommendations

There are some good recommendations in here so far.

I’d also encourage you to go to the Wharf area. Really nice new waterfront area with lots of restaurants, bars, and a nice concert venue. Del Mar is a Fabio Trabucci (same guy as Michelin star Fiola and Fiola Mare) Spanish-style seafood restaurant with incredible food and creative cocktails.

I also love Le Diplomate, a nice French bistro on 14th St NW. then after dinner you and your new bride can hit up one of the many bars that line 14th St. If you like dancing, there’s a speak easy in the back of Chicken + Whiskey on 14th. You walk through this shoddy looking fast food chicken place, and there’s a really cool club behind the back door. Definitely check it out.

If you like Indian food or are willing to give it a try, it doesn’t get much better than Rasika.

As far as museums, the Air and Space museum just opened back up after renovations, which should keep the Natural History museum from being so damn packed. I’d check out each of the Smithsonian’s if I were you… there’s some great history in all of them.

On 7th St in China Town is the national portrait gallery, check that out and then eat at Zaytinya, Jose Andre’s (2 Michelin star chef for mini bar) delicious Greek spot.

When people come to visit, they all love the new Spy museum. I’ve never been, but everyone seems to love it.

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria are a must.

Bring some comfortable shoes, because you’ll do a lot of walking. The metro is clean and easy to get around, too, even if it runs on a slower schedule than pre-COVID.

Stroll around. Take your time. Wander around and explore. It really is a cool city.

I always enjoy a fun date night of pre-dinner drinks at the Ritz-Carlton in the West End and then dinner at Blue Duck Tavern.

I’m sure others will post ideas in here… they have river cruise dinners on the Potomac and other tours. I always hook my parents up with a private tour of the Capitol through friends on the Hill, so definitely email your congressman or the Cassidy office.

Have fun and congratulations!