This year saw the openings of many significant event and meeting venues in Washington, including restaurants, outdoor spaces, private rooms, hotels, entertainment venues, and more. Here's a look at the most notable venues to open in 2012.
Howard Theater
Photo: Tim Cooper for the Howard Theater
The Hamilton
Photo: Courtesy of the Hamilton
The Madison
Photo: Courtesy of the Madison
Sunset Room by Wolfgang Puck at National Harbor
Photo: Stephen Elliot/mudproductions.com
Carnegie Library
Photo: Mike B. Photography
Del Frisco's Grille
Photo: Greg Powers
Gaylord National Resort's RiverView Terrace
Photo: Chris Eichler for BizBash
Fairgrounds
Photo: Sarah Driscoll
918 F Street
Photo: Courtesy of LivingSocial
Fuego Cocina
Photo: Scott Suchman