The carafes do get darker as the afternoon goes on, but the starting champagne-to-OJ ratio is strong enough that it's likely a good thing for everyone.

You won't come across a bad option on this all-you-can-eat menu, largely an exercise in how many different excellent ways one can enjoy beef and lamb.

From arranging a 6-person outdoor table in the shade to preparing a cranberry mimosa for a citric-allergic patron, Taverna leaves no stone unturned.

Dining outdoors, Mt. Vernon's forest of towering apartment buildings doesn't make for the most scenic of views.