All-Purpose is a neighborhood spot in Shaw with excellent Italian antipasti and some good pizza.

Believe it or not, Medium Rare specializes in steak. And fries.

For karaoke needs in DC, head to Muzette in Adams Morgan.

When you’re more concerned about having a good time than eating authentic Mexican food, head to El Centro D.F. in Georgetown.

Momofuku’s big, loud space and Korean fried chicken make it a fun spot for a group dinner in CenterCity.

You can’t have a bad night at Red Hen. The Bloomingdale spot serves some of the best Italian food in DC in a space that feels like a cabin.

Try Black Jack for a casual pre-going out group dinner on 14th Street. We endorse the bucket of fried chicken.

Lupo Verde does reliable Italian in an old brick townhouse right off 14th Street.

Like it’s Penn Quarter counterpart, Rasika West End serves some of the best upscale Indian food in the city.