"When that I’m-feeling-fancy mood hits, head to the Blue Duck Tavern inside the Park Hyatt. We like it for brunch, when diplomats, politicians, and members of Washington’s glitterati mingle well into the late afternoon, when the adjacent Blue Duck Lounge opens at 4pm. To impress your own brunch guests, order the savory duck confit hash, decadent cornmeal waffle, and classic BDT benedict served on a pretzel bun with house-cured Canadian bacon and soft-poached eggs. Add a sorbet mimosa or the Bloody Maria with roasted jalapeño tequila, and toast to all your new friends." - Mekita Rivas