Second State is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

1. Second State

1831 M St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 9 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Great bar and restaurant for drinks after work or a work lunch. Classy, but fun. Yummy free truffle popcorn too!

Emma W.Emma W: Popcorn is so good!

Saïd M.Saïd Martínez-Calderón: Woah, Mighty Pint upgraded to swankier digs. I'm really digging the decor and not missing sticky beer floors.

Raku is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

2. Raku

1900 Q St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 55 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Wilkinson: If you're meeting a friend here and they're late, just ask for a table for 1 and they'll set you immediately.

Steve T.Steve Taylor: The yellow coconut curry chicken soup is amazingly good!

Andrew W.Andrew White: I get the Kway Teow. @lafleisch gets Singapore curry.

Big Cheese Truck is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

3. Big Cheese Truck

6.4
(Check Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Southwest Washington · 22 tips and reviews

Julie J.Julie JEWELeS: Try the The Vermonter - Great cheese combo!

Ashley R.Ashley R: Midnight moon is where it's at

Michelle H.Michelle Hilburn: The Mt. Fuji is healthy because it is on multigrain with apples, right?

Firefly is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

4. Firefly

8.0
1310 New Hampshire Ave NW (in Kimpton Hotel Madera), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 107 tips and reviews

John K.John Kalish: Fantastic eggs Benedict; some of the best ham I've had!

HerHer: And a tree runs through it. Total visual happiness ;)

Lauren S.Lauren S.: Saturday brunch is the best with $1 mimosas!

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

5. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.6
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Northwest Washington · 327 tips and reviews

Beth M.Beth Mcadam: You have to try the banana bread beer ampersand peanut chicken stir fry

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia shoped at Kramerbook & Afterwords Cafe. Read more.

ArmieArmie: Monica Lewinski bought 'Leaves of Grass' with her credit card for President Clinton in this establishment. Having used plastic, the bookstore was subpoenaed by independent council, Kenneth Starr

Tabard Inn is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

6. Tabard Inn

8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Kirsten S.Kirsten Sherk: Try the Gumbo Woth Fried Oysters And Chicken Confit

Washington PostWashington Post: Tabard's simple yeast doughnuts are a must. Before the designer doughnut obsession took off, these guys held the title of best fried dough in the District. They're still amazing and freshly-fried. Read more.

AlexAlex: If I had to chose between eating this French toast and having sex with Ryan Gosling I'd chose the French toast. Eat the fucking French toast.

Madhatter is one of The 7 Best Places for Balsamic Reduction in Dupont Circle, Washington.

7. Madhatter

6.4
1321 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Circle & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 161 tips and reviews

Nathan M.Nathan Manahan: First time! Great St. Louis ribs. Especially the sauce. Great "hare" cocktail!

Kate K.Kate K.: A little fratty, a lot fun.

RJ K.RJ Kabads: Redskins < Giants