New American, seasonal cuisine served in a buzzy, reimagined tavern with dark-wood details. Blue 44 is known for fabulous fried chicken, but also serves seafood, steak and vegetarian options. Caesar and salmon nicoise salads.  Appetizers include duck confit egg rolls, calamari, mussels, etc. Recommended by Cal alum.  Suggest arriving by 5:45 pm so we can be seated promptly at 6 pm.

Metro: Van Ness then switch to L2 bus heading north or Friendship Heights then walk or Uber/Lyft 0.7 miles

Parking: Street, may be paid lots nearby.  Early on Saturday evening so street parking should be available.