Mixed results in the DC area. First, I prefer outdoor dining when the weather is comfortable, i.e. not mid-July through much of August. And I generally never dine at a national chain. A couple of restaurants, very local to me, have done an excellent job - first takeaway, then outdoor dining, and now limited indoor dining. All excellent experiences.

My experiences in DC itself have been mixed. I've only been an outdoor diner in DC since restaurants re-opened (again my preference even pre-pandemic). A couple of establishments have provided excellent service and food preparation; I think 'this establishment really wants me here'. A couple of others, with good reviews pre-pandemic, have not met expectations. I've had from staff the impression 'I really don't want to be here' to some surprise pricing on menus to much smaller portions as compared to my past experiences. I think I'll have to start checking Yelp reviews post-pandemic vs. the aggregate rating. Finally, I miss the happy hour specials; few and far between right now. Hopefully those will start to reappear.