Café Asia (Arlington, VA)

You’ve probably already heard of this trendy bar/restaurant as a place to be on weekend nights to hang with your cooler friends and co-workers. No? Well, that’s why you have this guide.  The large screen projection TV in the bar area keeps the sports fanatics busy, while those focused on food and conversation can visit the dining room to enjoy the luxury of choosing from Indonesian, Chinese, Malaysian, Singapore, Japanese, and Vietnamese cuisines.  Check out their happy hour specials held Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 5:30pm and 7:30pm.  They serve hot sake for dollar seventy-five and have great beer specials.  Did we mention that sushi is a dollar a piece during happy hour?  The newly-opened, private party sunroof room at the Rosslyn location is pretty cool.  The DJ shows up after happy hour for dancing into the night.

Saki Asian Grille (Washington, DC)

Be prepared to run into some of Washington area’s most beautiful singles when you walk into this sexy restaurant/bar/lounge.  The contemporary layout and décor of this sleek nightspot near Adams Morgan attracts trendy young professionals who not only stop in for the sushi, but for its inviting atmosphere.  Have fun.  Find a cozy lounge area where you can enjoy a cocktail, scope out an attractive candidate, dance a little to the booming House music, enjoy some fresh sushi together, and . . . .