Started as a Southern Italian tradition, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Christmas Eve meal rekindled by Italian-American families. Restaurants around DC have crafted their own renditions, celebrating coastal cuisine with special menus on (and around) Monday, December 24th.

Al Dente
3201 New Mexico Ave., NW
James Beard award-winning chef Roberto Donna hails from Northern Italy, but embraces southern style in dishes like salt cod fritters with salsa verde, scallop-stuffed pasta in saffron sauce, and braised monkfish (check out the menu). Compared to many other prix-fixes it’s a moderate $55, with wine pairings available for an additional $35 per person. Details: Available for dinner from Monday, December 10 through Monday, December 24.