EastBanc principal Philippe Lanier (shown above, testing out the new Escape Room Live with his family) tells us that Georgetown recently saw a number of terrific restaurants cycle out, so the dining scene is missing some of the vibrancy it had a decade ago.

This presents new opportunity and won’t persist long. Already Georgetown is seeing a new wave begin to filter in, with chefs that emphasize hyperlocal sourcing, seasonal ingredients and artisanal products.

Georgetown represents the largest DC community without a Metro stop, forcing residents to rely on the less efficient Circulator buses for public transportation or walk across the bridge to use the Rosslyn stop.

On the other hand, Georgetown boasts many things other neighborhoods lack, and could do an even better job of promoting and taking advantage of them. It has water access on both the canal and river, and robust and diverse street retail, whereas up-and-coming neighborhoods are heavier on food and beverage.

Philippe says it’s a major artery in and out of the city, positioned at the intersection of three states. It is internationally recognized and one of the oldest districts in America, it has a greater concentration of luxury hotels rooms than surrounding areas, it is an integrated office and residential area, and it has a high concentration of students, all reasons to be highly optimistic about Georgetown’s future.