Oh! Or Causa/Amazonia - beautiful setting in Blagden Alley, really great food.

Moon Rabbit is a great suggestion, but I'd say it's more innovative and delicious than trendy.

For trendy, try Shoto. (Not my scene, but if you're looking for splash, it's it.)

I wouldn't say it's trendy, but I find people generally fun at China Chilcano because the menu is varied.

Albi just won a bunch of James Beard awards and is hard to get into as a result. I haven't been yet but a friend loved it.

Rose's Luxury isn't as trendy as it used to be but they don't make you wait in line anymore.

None of these is trendy!!

For trendy I recommend Balos. It’s an absolute scene.

Osteria Mozza is a happening place and beautiful space, but I thought the food was just middling. But definitely trendy.

I love Del Mar, and Albi.

I’m reading these replies with interest for myself. Can someone please explain Love, Makoto to me? Are these all separate restaurants within one space? Or are you able to order off of any menu when dining there?

Rania

Quintessential DC...

Le Dip
Milano
Palm

+1 to Albi and Anju
dLena
Moon Rabbit
Namak

Also agree with Love Makoto

Moon Rabbit.

Anonymous wrote:Trendy and happening in DC can mean great decor but mediocre food. I suggest go for our stars like Joe's. https://www.joes.net/washington-dc. or Inn of Little Washington / Patti O's. There's also Yellow in Georgetown, Fiola or their Spanish one at the wharf.

If OP wants trendy, Inn at Little Washington or Patty O’s isn’t it. Nor Fiola.

Yellow is fun/newer, but is fast casual.

How old are these people? And how nice of a restaurant?

Favorites (nicer, $$$): Albi; Rose’s Luxury; Amazonia; Dogon

Chiller ($$): any of the Love Makoto restaurants (sushi is obviously great but also the bbq is fun, as is the whisky bar); Copy Cat

Anonymous wrote:L’ardente

love this place