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Photograph by SCOTT SUCHMAN T WATERFRONT DINING GRAB A DRINK CLOSE TO HOME ALL-PURPOSE Not up for a day trip to the Chesapeake? There are The rooftop at this pizzeria now has a plenty of stunning views in and around DC weekday for $5 and $8 Italian-ice . 79 Potomac Ave., SE. WHERE TO GO IF YOU WANT . . . A BOOZY BRUNCH Have your Benedict amid the seagulls at BOTTLE STOP A FANCY DINNER the Old Town branch of Blackwall Hitch You can DIY wine !ights on the patio of this ON THE TERFRONT Chef/restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi has the (5 Cameron St., Alexandria), where’s it’s all Occoquan hangout. 311 Mill St., Occoquan. WA lock on splurge-worthy waterfront dinners about the prime patio—and five-buck mi- The clouds are parting—both literally and metaphorically—as summer approaches and gorgeous seafood towers, whether mosas. If you’re wavering between lunch and BAMBINA at Italian Fiola Mare (3050 K St., NW) in breakfast, go for a gravlax-laden BLT, plus a and vaccines take hold. And although we may be a little too familiar with eating outside, Fans of the late institution Cantina Mari- Georgetown or Spanish Del Mar (791 Wharf three-spirit iced co#ee, at nearby Humming- a meal overlooking a sparkling river or churning bay never gets old. Here, na will "nd lots that’s familiar at this o#- St., SW) at the Wharf. Also at the Wharf is bird (220 S. Union St., Alexandria). shoot, with its cans of Tecate and !ip-!op- more than 40 favorite places to find just that, both near and (a little) far. O!cina (1120 Maine Ave., SW), home to Nick friendly vibe. 960 Wharf St., SW. Stefanelli’s robust pastas and roasts, plus By A SEAFOOD LUNCH an amaro collection that’s as impressively The lobster roll gets all the love at Hank’s ANN LIMPERT, ANNA SPIEGEL, AND JESSICA SIDMAN sweeping as the rooftop view. FARMERS FISHERS BAKERS Oyster Bar (701 Water St., SW) but the fried- There’s a vast range of cocktails—Palomas, "sh sandwich deserves attention, too. And hurricanes, frozen gin-and-tonics—at the while coconut shrimp often have a bad rap, $5-a-drink happy hour. 3000 K St., NW. they’re redeemed at Vola’s Dockside (101 N. Union St., Alexandria) in Old Town. FIOLA MARE The swank dining room now offers an outdoor happy hour with citrusy spritzes WHAT’S NEW and Negronis. 3050 K St., NW. ADA’S ON THE RIVER/BARCA Old Town’s waterfront now has an upscale THE GRILL steakhouse with foie gras doughnuts, plus Head to this mod-American spot for a neighboring Spanish-themed sister bar. the weekday happy hour, with pitchers of 2 and 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria. punch and top-shelf martinis. 99 Market Sq., SW. GATSBY This Deco-meets-diner all-day restaurant ISLAND TIME in Navy Yard began serving appletinis and Did you know that the Pentagon has a meatloaf in early April. 1201 Half St., SE. lagoon? It’s home to this hidden, Florida- feeling spot. Columbia Island Marina o! MOON RABBIT George Washington Pkwy. (no address). Kevin Tien has taken over the Wharf dining room that formerly housed Kith and Kin, THE SALT LINE bringing Vietnamese-accented crudo and The New England–inspired restaurant’s turmeric cat"sh. 801 Wharf St., SW. daytime Friday happy hour features shan- dies, crushes, and oysters on the cheap. 79 Potomac Ave., SE. WHAT’S ON THE WAY SUCCOTASH THE BOARDWALK Ed Lee’s Southern-meets-Korean place Having Rehoboth withdrawal? Corn dogs at National Harbor boasts a top-notch and Skee-ball are coming to a giant space at bourbon selection. 186 Waterfront St., the Wharf later this year. 715 Wharf St., SW. National Harbor.

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