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We believe that life is a celebration, providing us with innumerable
excuses to make a toast. We have searched high and low for the
best places to toast in the world's Cool Cities.
The Scene: All the world's a stage at the Kennedy Center, host yearly to 3,000 standout performances, countless moments of grand drama, and endless cause for applause. Now it's your star turn, though not inside the theaters. Grab a glass of champagne from the indoor concession and stroll out to the expansive terrace overlooking the Potomac River, to shower bravos on each other and the stunning view. Sun 11am-2pm, Mon-Wed 5-8pm, Thu-Sat 5-8:30pm, and after performances. The Clincher: You've sealed the deal, you're on top of the world, it's time to take a bow. Raise your glass, survey your domain from this riverside overlook, and pay tribute to your success.
The Scene: Its corner location on D.C.'s key avenue, an ever-present party atmosphere, and the promise of dining on chef Michel Richard's dreamy lobster burger and french fries easily make Central the happiest of choices for special birthday revelry. Mon-Thu 11:45am-2:30pm and 5-10:30pm, Fri 11:45am-2:30pm and 5-11pm, Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-9:30pm. The Clincher: A party is always under way here, so when it's time to make that birthday toast, you may find wellwishers and merrymakers from nearby tables joining in.
The Scene: Rasika's sensuous shimmery look, new tastes of Indian cuisine, and sophisticated service prove simply irresistible. You can toast with champagne, sometimes flavored here with a little candied ginger, but who says you have to? Rasika's exotic cocktail list may lead you to consider a less conventional drink for toasting purposes. Mon-Thu 11:20am-2:30pm and 5:30-10:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-11pm, Sat 5:30-11pm. The Clincher: Romance and sex are palpable here. A clink of glass against glass here will certainly spark electricity, a taste of the night to come.
