we love our neighborhood (defined here as comfortably walkable from our apartment/your hotel in hopes of painting a picture of our typical weekend)!
everything is listed in order of distance within categories, from 0.1 to 0.9 miles.
looking to venture further? we would love nothing more than to point you in the direction of our favorite places around town!
REVELER’S HOUR
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upscale Italian in a sleek and cozy wine bar!
TAQUERIA AL LADO
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it’s no el jimador or habanero’s, but its the closest thing we’ve found in dc!
NAMAK
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Middle Eastern home-cooking in a light and airy atmosphere!
LAPIS
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modern Afghani bistro! we celebrated our 4th + 5th anniversaries here!
FEDERALIST PIG
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a michelin bib gourmand-winning BBQ joint!
CITY LIGHTS OF CHINA
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Chinese take out! we ordered dinner here the night we got engaged!
RETROBOTTEGA
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contemporary Italian with a darling streatery!
LUCKY BUNS
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burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails (oh my!) with a twist!
DONSAK
to eat
MEZÈ
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great for grabbing an app and a mojito (or four) on the patio!
MADAM’S ORGAN
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a neighborhood staple with live music every night (and sneaky delicious food)!
GRAND DUCHESS
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our favorite bar! in a rowhome with eclectic decor and always showing something fun!
THE GREEN ZONE
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you want their mint lemonade, i promise! snag a res before they fill up!
THE BLAGUARD
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classic sports bar with an awesome window seat!
MCCLELLAN’S RETREAT
to drink
SOLELUNA
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the best place to get a pastry the size of your head and a latte under $5!
PITANGO
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we love to work from here! be sure to try the focaccia!
ELLĒ
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where we walked right after the proposal!
PETIT MONDE CAFE
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a classic post-run spot for palmer!
ROSE AVE BAKERY
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get here early to snag an ube donut & beat the line!
to caffeinate
ROCK CREEK PARK & COREPOWER YOGA
his & hers workouts! we can’t promise that carly won’t organize a wedding sculpt class…stay tuned!
KALORAMA PARK & MERIDIAN HILL PARK
our favorite places to spend a weekend afternoon! stop by streets to grab a snack on the way!
LOST CITY BOOKS
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bonus points if you take your receipt next door and get a free slice at andy’s!
BOLD FORK BOOKS
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a cookbook store for our foodies! stop by each peach to load up for your new recipes!
MT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET (SATURDAY)
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arrive early to wait in line for the best breakfast tacos at la tejana!
DUPONT FARMERS MARKET (SUNDAY)
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be sure to hit the dupont little flea at 19th & Q while you’re there!
THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
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for those looking to get their dc museum fix without braving the crowds of the mall!
SECONDI
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an absolutely fabulous consignment store for the ladies!
GOODWOOD
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our favorite vintage store—many a minute and dollar spent here!
GEORGETOWN FLEA & EASTERN MARKET
while technically not in the neighborhood, carly would never miss an opportunity to point someone in the direction of a flea.