Swanky Soirees
Whether you want to throw a bash for friends or you've taken on your annual office party, leave it to the experts to help:

1789 Restaurant (1226 36th St., NW; 202/965-1789; www.1789restaurant.com) has plenty of elegant private dining space to fill any holiday partygoer's needs. Three rooms—the Garden Room, the Middleburg Room and the John Carroll Room—are available. All private parties feature menus compiled by acclaimed chef Nathan Beauchamp.