Celebrate March Madness: Gather some friends and catch all the NCAA basketball action at your favorite neighborhood bar or pub this month. The Midlands Beer Garden (Petworth) features large indoor and outdoor screens, sheet-pan nachos, and beer bucket specials. Or attempt to eat the foot-long mozzarella sticks and Detroit pizza at Scarlet Oak(Navy Yard). And it’s always game time with a chili half-smoke at Ben’s Next Door (U Street, NW).
Come for Blossoms, Stay for Seafood: Celebrate spring with Bloomaroo at The Wharf, coinciding with D.C.’s famed cherry blossom season. Bloomaroo includes live performances and music, as well as kid-friendly arts and crafts. Be sure to book your waterfront table now for restaurants that offer Chesapeake seafood spreads, including Maryland crab cakes. Top picks include Hank’s Oyster Bar, Easy Company, and Fish Shop.
Get a Jump on Easter Brunch: Easter Sunday is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurant bookings made at D.C.’s best brunch spots. For this holiday, you’ll want to hop to it for a reservation at classic brunch spots like Opal in Chevy Chase, L’Ardentein downtown D.C., and Sequoia DC in Georgetown.
Mandu’s 20th Birthday Dinners with Friends: Join Mandu chef Danny Lee for a birthday of epic proportions. On Mar. 10 the restaurant will celebrate two decades of service with friends including chef Michael Rafidi ofthe award-winning Albi, Yellow, and La’ Shukran, showcasing the harmony of Levantine and Korean flavors. Tickets for this dinner are going fast and cost $150 per person. Stay tuned for more upcoming dinner celebrations with Perry’s, Maketto, and Ekiben next.
New to the Hit List (March 2026) Eebee’s Corner Bar, Evelyn Rose, Maketto, Mandu, Maru San.
