This is arguably D.C. proper’s best destination for Sichuan food, and it’s housed in an unassuming Days Inn. The cumin lamb burger is the stuff of legends.

The taproom at this local hard cidery has opened its doors on weekends (noon to 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. 6 p.m. Sunday).—Missy Frederick

Republic Restoratives serves its own vodka and bourbon in its cocktail bar, dubbed the Ivy Room. The distillery’s industrial tasting room is right next to its production room.—Adele Chapin

Detroit-style pizza is having a moment in D.C. and this takeout/delivery spot is one of the places to get it. New York-style pies and Chicago deep dish is also available.—Missy Frederick

They serve breakfast all day at Ari’s Diner, the casual neighborhood restaurant from D.C. restaurateur Ari Gejdenson. Slide into an old-school booth and order a classic diner plate with scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, and hash potatoes — or a modern-day staple like avocado toast.—Adele Chapin

Gejdenson’s Ivy City mini-empire continued with this restaurant, and the menu combination is interesting: Peruvian chicken and pizza.—Missy Frederick

Another Gejdenson place is La Puerta Verde. The colorful Mexican restaurant’s menu includes favorites like chile relleno and flautas, as well as nods to Mexican coastal cuisine like grilled whole fish in banana leaves and guajillo marinade. And who doesn't love $2 happy hour tacos? —Adele Chapin

A lot is happening at Ivy City Smokehouse: There’s an open-to-the-public retail fish market and smokehouse, a roof deck, and a bar and restaurant serving fried shrimp po’ boys, top-notch crab cakes, and pastrami smoked salmon tacos. Diners will also find live music practically every weekend.—Adele Chapin

Chef Matt Baker’s ambitious tasting menu place in Ivy City puts vegetables and premium seafood at the forefront. The newly Michelin-starred restaurant also offers prix fixe options from $98 (five courses) to $260 (chef’s menu with wine pairings). It also has has special date night and pre-theater options. Don’t miss the tuna sashimi with jalapeno and soy vinaigrette.—Missy Frederick

Founded in 2011, New Columbia Distillers helped kick off D.C.’s distillery boom with its Green Hat gin. The distillery is open for free tastings, tours, and sales Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from to 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.—Missy Frederick

This amaro distillery’s expanded location in Ivy City also includes a pretty blue bar devoted to the spirit.—Missy Frederick