Things To Do in DC

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

This is where Eric proposed!

Lincoln Memorial

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Georgetown Cupcake

The Wharf

CityCenterDC

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Favorite Breakfast/Brunch

Ted's Bulletin in 14th Street - classic w/ their own bakery Founding Farmers - classic & kinda trendy The Diner in Adams Morgan - classic & big portions Cafe Deluxe in Dupont - classic/ French-inspired Bluestone Lane in Dupont or Foggy Bottom - healthy/trendy (think avocado toast and Matcha lattes) Bethesda Bagel - awesome bagels & bagel sandwiches! South Block in Georgetown - acai bowls, other smoothie bowls, smoothies... delicious (there is a free Circulator bus that goes directly to Georgetown from Dupont leaving from the corner of 19th & N St every 15 min) Union Market in Noma - huge indoor market w/ at least 25 local restaurants set up at fast/casual counters; restaurants rotate seasonally. This one is a bit of a hike on the metro and the 4 min walk from the metro is a little sketchy, but the market is so amazing!

Favorite Fast/Casual Lunch & Dinner

Cava on Connecticut - Mediterranean bowl or pita place Sweetgreen on Connecticut - Salad & grain bowls w/local ingredients Bibibop on Connecticut - highly Americanized Korean Bibimbap (rice bowls basically) Roti in Foggy Bottom - Mediterranean bowl or pita place Honeygrow in City Center - build your own stir fry bowls w/ a healthy twist Taco Bamba in Chinatown- Unique, semi-casual taco joint w/ the feel of a fun bar (not a gross, dirty bar) The Protein Bar in Farragut Square - smoothies, egg scrambles, oatmeals, breakfast burritos Surfside in Dupont - very casual outdoor Mexican bowl, taco, burrito, quesadillas w/ unexpectedly good quality & delicious food - my go to bowl is Shrimp w/rice, zucchini, avocado, pico de Gallo, and salad! Union Market in Noma - huge indoor market w/ at least 25 local restaurants set up at fast/casual counters; restaurants rotate seasonally. This one is a bit of a hike on the metro and the 4 min walk from the metro is a little sketchy, but the market is so amazing!

Sit-down Lunch or Dinner

Flavio in Georgetown - amazing Italian!! (This is where we celebrated the night Eric proposed and we can't stop going back); there is a free/quick bus to Georgetown that leaves from the corner of 19th & N St. every 15 min Le Mirch - delicious Indian (they also have a weekday lunch buffet) Oki Bowl - tiny restaurant for authentic Ramen noodles and rice bowls Barcelona Wine Bar on 14th Street - amazing tapas Le Diplomate on 14th St. - true French (a little $$$) City Tap House in Dupont - fun/classy American restaurant and bar Circa in Foggy Bottom - variety Old Ebbit Grill - rub elbows with politicians at this famous American restaurant near the White House (a little higher end) Taco Bamba - sort of casual, but still sit-down, unique taco joint Hot N Juicy Crawfish in Woodley Park - crawfish, shrimp, crab, crab legs, etc sold by the pound and made in your choice of spice/seasonings. This is a delicious, southern hole in the wall one metro stop North of Dupont. They also serve fried seafood, and some Cajun dishes that I have not tried. Magnolia in Dupont - get the chicken piccata!! (other things are underwhelming) Vapiano on M St. - semi-casual Italian where they make your pasta in front of you at stations

Sweets & Treats

Danielle's Bakery in Dupont - everything is amazing! The Cake Room in Adams Morgan - where we're getting some of our wedding desserts! Firehook Bakery in Dupont - 🤯 brownies (the regular ones) Boqueria in Dupont - chocolate-filled churros....'nuff said Georgetown Cupcake in Georgetown Sprinkles in Georgetown - cupcakes Baked & Wired in Georgetown - cupcakes Thomas Sweets in Georgetown - Ice cream & fudge Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream on U St. District Doughnut in Georgetown or at Union Market - get your creme brulee donut torched right in front of you Astro Doughnut & Fried Chicken near Metro Center station Sugar Shack Donuts near U St. corridor

Coffee & "Wellness" Drinks

Bon Matcha - Matcha lattes, soft serve, and lemonade Jrink Juicery in Dupont - cold pressed juices, some heartier ones with nut milks Bluestone Lane in Dupont - Turmeric, Matcha, or Beetroot Lattes Fruitiv in Dupont - smoothies ($$$) South Block in Georgetown - smoothies & juices (There is a free/quick Circulator bus to Georgetown from Dupont leaving from the corner of 19th St. & N St. every 15 min.) Blue Bottle coffee on P St. Philz Coffee in Dupont - right next to southern Dupont metro entrance Saxby's in Dupont

Bars!!

Takoda in Shaw - rooftop w/ gorgeous sunset cocktails, frozen drinks, and beer Doyle Bar - very classy in the Dupont Circle Hotel El Techo in Shaw - also very cool rooftop The BoardRoom in Dupont - play a board game while you enjoy your drink The Yardhouse in Chinatown - lots o' beer Tiki TNT @ the Wharf Barcelona Wine Bar on 14th St. - indoor & outdoor patio