Dining in the District

Fresh Fusion
One wouldn’t necessarily think to blend Latin and Asian cuisines, but chef Richard Sandoval is doing just that at Zengo. Open since October 2005, the 165-seat restaurant has a primo location in Chinatown, steps from the Verizon Center. Decorated in vibrant orange hues, Zengo has a communal table in the bar area that seats 16 and a semiprivate room for 30.
Old Meets New
The 173-seat Urbana debuted in Dupont Circle last July, adjacent to the Hotel Palomar. The restaurant boasts slick Milan style (evident in matte chrome, white marble, and a backlit bar) balanced by traditional wine-cellar warmth. The glass-enclosed private dining room seats 10.

Penn Quarter's Latest Hit
Locals are buzzing about PS 7’s from chef Peter Smith (formerly of Vidalia), which opened in Penn Quarter last September. A blue wood wall passes through the restaurant, twisting and turning to carve out spaces for the 34-seat bar and lounge, 120-seat dining room, and private room for 20. The contemporary American mix-and-match menu is divided into seven sections of small and large portions.

New-Age Harbor Spot
Owned by the Family Farmers Across the Country consortium, Agraria is a contemporary American restaurant that opened in June 2006 in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour. Waterfront views play a big role in the 13,860-square-foot space, which offers several private dining options ideal for board meetings for 10 or cocktails for 100.