"Tucked away from Adams Morgan’s nightlife strip, this intimate neighborhood restaurant with a Michelin star and stellar wine list combines effortless Caribbean chill with impeccable service, leaving diners to spend dinner focusing on each other. Shareable plates make for a cozy table, though patrons may find themselves in a tiff over the last bite of crispy salt cod to dip in smoked cauliflower aioli. Giving up that last bite counts as a romantic gesture at a candle-lit table or booth. Tail Up Goat brought back its la carte menu in December to go along with a $135-per-person tasting option. Daring dates definitely need to try its new Nashville hot sweetbreads." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter