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Everyone has had that bad morning after doing too many tequila shots, but hopefully you'll feel a little differently after this event. From March 2-15, Oyamel will be hosting a Tequila and Mezcal Festival. During the Festival, you'll be able to sample a variety of tequilas and mezcals, as well as various antojitos (small plates) that feature the liquors among their ingredients ($8.50-12). In addition to the options pictured below, they will also be serving Hawaiian marlin ceviche marinated in tangerine and reposado tequila, and mushroom-nopal soup with tequila blanco.

             

For those of you who bemoan D.C.'s lack of authentic Mexican food, this week is your chance to break the cycle of bad Tex Mex and sugary margaritas. The Mexican Embassy and Mexican Cultural Institute are hosting "A Taste of Mexico in DC", a week-long tribute to Mexican food and culture.

    

Restaurant Week at Oyamel is a loud, crowded, and chaotic affair. On Tuesday night, the tables were full and the waitstaff already looked haggard at 7 p.m. Our waitress's explanation of the Restaurant Week menu was barely audible over the din; luckily, the instructions are also printed at the top of the menu. For $35.08, diners can choose three "antojito" (Mexican-style tapas) courses, one taco, and dessert. The selection is decent - each antojito course has four options, plus four types of tacos and two desserts.