If you get to DC early or stay late the weekend of the wedding and want to try something really different I would recommend
Co Co Sala (
www.cocosala.com). This is definitely for those of you who, like me, are huge dessert lovers. Imagine a chocolate mojito, a three course dessert or a chocolate tasting. It's really exceptional and different. There are also great small, savory plates-- 3 different choices each of mac & cheese, crab cakes, sliders and salads. The atmosphere is trendy and the food is whimsical. It's located just a block and a half from Hotel Monaco.