David Chang

Lots of cute gifts, what's not to like?

Fantastic ramen joint. The broth is chicken based so much lighter than pork-based broth, but still extremely flavorful and satisfying. I preferred it as it's a lighter and cleaner taste. The black garlic ramen came loaded with tender char siu and flavorful chicken, with a soft boiled ramen egg. Lots of veggies as well to balance out the flavors. I also had the karaage which was nicely fried with a delicious sauce, but could have used a squeeze of lemon. Washed it all down with an ice cold Sapporo. Overall I loved the meal and will definitely be back.

Trendy bar right inside the Watergate Hotel. The drinks definitely aren't cheap but they are good. Cool place to grab a drink while you're at the hotel, but there are plenty of other options if you're not staying here.

Fantastic stay while visiting DC. We had a great view of the Potomac River and the staff were attentive to all our needs. Really appreciated their attention to detail and service. We booked through Amex and were well taken care of. From the breakfast and bar to the complimentary macarons in the room, we were impressed and pampered. You can either park valet or park at the nearby garage. Great location - Georgetown is in walking distance and we went for a quick run to the Washington monument in the morning. The one critique I had was that the blinds were manual drawstring and took forever to pull up and down. But the stay was absolutely luxurious and I would definitely recommend.

We enjoyed brunch at the Commoner while staying at the Kimpton. First thing you'll notice is that the space is beautiful, well designed, and ambiance is great. We ordered the pork belly and eggs, and fried chicken sandwich. Service was great and food came out promptly. I wasn't very impressed with the sandwich - the chicken was a little dry, bread was tough, pickles and kimchi were somewhat of an afterthought. Fries were delicious though. The pork belly was tender and flavorful, with a crispy crust. Potatoes and eggs that came with it were also excellent. The dish was a bit on the heavy side, though. All in all it was decent for the hotel breakfast.