There is nothing like the launch of patio season to usher in spring in DC! Rooftops, patios, and dining al fresco makes for an incredible Date Night, and combined with the high profile flavors offered at Blue Duck Tavern in DC, romance will stay in the air long after your meal has concluded.

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We enjoyed a few patio bites recently at the DC gem, located on 24th and M Street, and the weather could not have been more perfect. Perfection also existed in the Strawberry Salad, a seasonal dish that features pickled green strawberries and goat cheese, which made a repeat  appearance throughout the evening. Oh, just give me ALL the cheese!!!

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Don’t forget to sip a seasonal cocktail while patio dining, and we can recommend the El Cobre (mezcal, pineapple shrub, ginger beer and lime)  West End (gin, rosemary, pineapple, verjus and house-made grenadine)  Hillcrest (Belvedere Black, St. Germain, raspberry and rosemary) Palisades (bourbon, grapefruit and basil) and the Iguaçu (carrot-infused Leblon Cachaça, lemon and ginger simple syrup).

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And after all of that, I think I see a patio date in my imminent future…

Tell us, where is your favorite patio dining spot in the area?? Send us your recs!