A BAR + Kitchen

With its kitchen backed by the expertise of chef Rusty Holman and its vibrant two-story space filled with the intoxicating notes of live jazz, an evening at restaurant Bayou never falls short of amazing. The restaurant is known for its lauded Cajun and Creole food, as well as for its creative cocktails. Local and national artists grace the restaurant's stage on most Friday and Saturday...

"Finger-lickin'" eats "capture the true flavors of N'Awlins" in an "atmosphere as funky as the bayou" at this "value"-priced West End Cajun-Creole eatery; "cool" (but not "hipper than thou") servers navigate the "lively" scene, which often includes jazz musicians "wailing" upstairs.

While many of us were spending our holiday break with loved ones and family, the venerable Rookery was going through a complete transformation—converting the semi-private, darkly-lit pub into a New Orleans-themed restaurant, all within the two-weeks leading up to New Years Day.

Situated in the heart of Georgetown, the A Bar is Washington, DC's newest bar and features a sophisticated, yet fun and inviting lounge atmosphere.

A BAR + Kitchen is a stylish venue within Hotel Avenue Suites where guests can enjoy gourmet tapas, wines and cocktails. Seated at the rooftop lounge, in front of warm fireplaces, fashionable patrons order sharing platters, cheese plates and meat boards. Sip cocktails like the vermouth and bourbon-based Winter in Manhattan and Casablanca infused with Elder flower and Crème de Violette. This...