"Two giant nutcrackers routinely man the door of D.C.’s oldest saloon this time of year. Old Ebbitt depicts its festive facade in a holiday ornament made of solid brass and a 24-karat gold finish. (Fun fact: The nearby White House’s official ornament comes from the same company.) The crown jewel of Clyde’s Restaurant Group, Old Ebbitt oozes holiday cheer with ribbon-wrapped garland, twinkling trees, and free-flowing eggnog. Massive nutcrackers also oversee Clyde’s in Georgetown." - Tierney Plumb