August in Washington may be hot and humid, but there are two things that I can count on. First, traffic is just a little bit lighter, and second, you can usually snag a reservation at your favorite restaurant and next week, you can get an extra treat during Restaurant Week.

From Aug. 16 to 22, more than 200 of the areaÕs finest restaurants will offer three-course meals for set prices during the 16th biannual Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer a three-course lunch for $20.10 and a three-course price-fixed dinner for just $35.10. For a complete list of restaurants taking part in the promotion, visit washington.org/restaurantwk.