Apéro

This woman-owned spot, by sommelier Elli Benchimol, can be found tucked into a historic townhome on P Street NW. It presents the perfect locale to celebrate date night (or even date morning, thanks to beautiful pastries and espresso served there starting at 9 am). In the evening, bubbly, French fare, and caviar reign supreme, either inside at one of the small banquette tables or out back on the leafy patio.

This cute and charming champagne and caviar bar is the ultimate celebration destination. The menu is guided by sommelier Elli Benchimol, and the vibe inside is dark and moody—it’s meant to be a sanctuary away from the urban hustle and bustle of Georgetown’s nearby M Street. Beyond the vast selection of wines by the glass and bottle, every drink can be paired with caviar or larger format dishes like Vegetable Cassoulet, Seared Trout served with lump crab, and Short Rib Bourguignon.