Smith Public Trust

Smith Public Trust is a gay-friendly restaurant in Washington, DC's Northeast neighborhood, and a tribute to the 1862 DC Compensated Emancipation Act. That legislation ended slavery in the nation's capital, freeing more than 3,100 people. It's a heavy, important bit of history that shapes the restaurant's identity and values, but the space itself is far from somber. As a gay restaurant, Smith Public Trust is a good, welcoming spot for LGBTQ+ travelers. The food is solid, and the location on 12th Street Northeast puts you close to other places to eat and drink. Check their website, smithpublictrustdc.com, for current hours and what's on the menu. Like a lot of places in DC, things change with the seasons, so it's smart to look before you go.