Belgium comes to the U.S. capital with a bold stroke at this ultra-modern bistro that still manages to feel down-to-earth. The French-Belgian dishes are heavy and filling, and best complemented by a crisp glass of beer. The bistro serves nine draught beers and over 100 varieties by bottle—Belgian, of course. The Chef’s Table dinner features five courses with optional wine or beer pairings. And it would be a sin to leave without with a Belgian waffle for dessert.

Brasserie Beck Information:

• Contemporary Belgian menu. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.