This year saw the openings of many significant event and meeting venues in Washington, including restaurants from big-name chefs, private rooms, hotels, rooftops, entertainment spaces, and more. Here's a look at the most notable venues to open in Washington in 2011.
Photo: FotoBriceno
1. United States Institute of Peace
Photo: Timothy Hursley
2. Graffiato
Photo: Greg Powers
3. Top of the Hay
Photo: Jim Tetro
4. Sax
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5. Renaissance Arlington Capital View
Photo: Cris Molina
6. El Centro D.F.
Photo: Credit R. Lopez
7. Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Photo: Sammy Todd Dyess
8. Fillmore Silver Spring
Rendering: Courtesy of the Fillmore Silver Spring
9. Ping Pong Dim Sum
Photo: Greg Powers
10. Four Seasons Baltimore
Photo: Courtesy of the Four Seasons Baltimore