Duke's City Restaurant and Lounge

U STREET. Bright yellow walls, earthen-toned floor tiles, potted green plants and light wood bistro tables create an upbeat atmosphere at this upscale restaurant, and live jazz on Thursday-Sunday nights enhances the experience. Menu offerings range from chicken picatta and London broil to hummus and Portobello sandwiches. Pancakes, available with blueberries, strawberries, bananas or chocolate chips, and French toast are popular at Sunday brunch. DJs offer entertainment in the upstairs lounge on Friday and Saturday nights, while Thursdays feature live hip-hop.