Wife and I are going to DC this weekend for a work trip for her. Will be there six days and five nights. It's been six years since I've last traveled to DC and are wondering what restaurants we should hit up. So far we only have reservations to

Old Ebbit Grill Saturday for lunch when we get into town

And brunch Sunday at Founding Farmers after church.

Would also love a recommendation for Alexandria on Tuesday night as we're going to see REK at the Birchmere.

What is your level of interest in more unique food styles? The two you have are very much middle of the road American food. Nothing wrong with that, as I very much like OEG.

DC food scene really shines with more ethnically diverse foods. If you are open to things like Ethiopian, Lao, Middle Eastern, etc, then I have some ideas.

If you like Indian food, go to Rasika in DC.

We're pretty open on cuisines and like anything. We do love Korean, Chinese, Middle Eastern food as well. Ethiopian is the one my wife is not crazy about.

Here is a list off the top of my head. Some are high end, some are ethnically unique, and some are traditional but still great.

Maydan
Thip khao
Laos in town
Rasika
Mama Chang (or any Chang place)
Fiola
Etto
Le Diplomate
Little Grand
Salt line
China Chilcano
Anju
Masseria
Bammys
Dabney
Tail Up Goat
Maketto
Toki Underground
Reverie
Daikaya

Last time I went to the Birchmere, to see Lyle Lovett, I don't recall any good food around, but also you had to be there stupid early due to the open seating.

Also, while your wife is at work -
Kercher
Das
Ethiopic

Good to know about The Birchmere. May need to provide my wife for this.