Things To Do
Where to Find Coffee
Soleluna
Cute cafe with good coffee and pastries, conveniently right across from the Line Hotel.
Sharbat Bakery & Cafe
Delicious Azerbaijani bakery with sweet & savory baked treats and yummy breakfast options too. Is a go-to birthday cake spot for us! And yes they do have coffee. Walking distance from the Line Hotel.
Tryst
Coffee, tea, and pastries in a local coffee shop with cozy couch vibes. Also offers breakfast food and is really close to the Line Hotel.
Colada Shop
We love popping in here for a cuban coffee and an empanada on the way to the farmer's market on Sunday mornings. This location is closest to the Yours Truly Hotel, but our usual spot is the location near 14th Street at 1405 T St NW.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Like most DC residents, Tatte has a chokehold on us. Call us basic, but they just KNOW pastries. Good coffee too. This location is closest to Yours Truly Hotel, but our usual spot is the one on 14th St at 1400 W St NW.
Where to Brunch
If you plan on doing brunch on Saturday, we recommend making reservations at least a week advance! We live in a city full of Type A planners :)
Kramers
Brunch and books together in one place! We love coming here for a casual brunch after walking around the DuPont farmer's market on Sundays. An easy walk from either hotel!
Nina May
Yummy New American brunch in a cute setting, great patio space too.
OLIO E PIÙ
Italian brunch foods with a good patio streatery area too.
Firefly
Delicious New American brunch spot
Residents Cafe & Bar
Global brunch menu and good cocktails. Also known for their cherry blossom decor in the patio area.
Good Eats
Fossette Focacceria
Located in the Shaw, our old neighborhood, this casual foccaceria has THE BEST mortadella sandwich. It's called the Mortazza, if you have time, GET it, you won't regret it.
Un je ne sais Quoi...
Looking for a sweet midday treat? Look not further than Un je ne sais Quoi... This little shop has been around for almost a decade and is the closest thing in DC to a true French patisserie.
Doi Moi
One of our go-to dinner spots, we can almost always walk in and get a table here. Or even if we have to wait, it's easy to pop over to Aslin Beer Garden. Highly recommend the Shaken Beef, Drunken Noodles, and the Watermelon Mint Daquiri.
Perry's Restaurant
This is our absolute favorite sushi date night spot! It has a spectacular rooftop and an upscale, yet local feel.
Where to Shop
VINTAGE VINTAGE VINTAGE | VINTAGE CLOTHING & HOME DECOR
You can find some super unique pieces here and this shop often features popups of specialty vintage boutiques.
Garlic Girl Vintage
Super cute little vintage shop a short walk from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan.
Secondi Inc
Bella's favorite luxury consignment store. You can find some amazing gems here.
What to Do
East Potomac Golf Links
Super relaxed public golf course that's convenient to get to from the city. Offers two 9-hole courses, an 18-hole course, 3 practice holes, a driving range, and mini golf. We love going to the driving range to unwind after work. Serves food and drinks.
Key Bridge Boathouse
Rent paddleboards or kayaks and check out the sights and monuments from the Potomac River. This boat house also happens to be the start location of Robbie's first (and probably last) ever marathon. Please ask him about how it went.
Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park
You can find us on the grass in this park on any given sunny day between the months of March - October. We come here to hang out with friends, or have a picnic date, and listen to rhythms of the local drum circle aka the heartbeat of DC.
The Phillips Collection
We love going here on dates or with our friends. There is currently an awesome Miró and the United States exhibit running through July 5th. Because it is a private collection, it's one of the few museums that are not free, but it is always well worth it!
National Portrait Gallery
Right near the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro stop, this is one of our favorites of the Smithsonian institutions. As usual, it's free to enter and it holds some of the most renowned portraits in American history. It also has a very zen courtyard inside, perfect for a coffee and a good book.
National Gallery of Art
We love visiting the NGA and happen to have shot some of our engagement shoot in the West building! Both buildings are fantastic as well as the Sculpture Garden. You can find artworks by Degas, Dali, Miro, Monet, Renoir, Pollock, Twombly and many more. Admission is free.
United States Botanic Garden
This is where we got engaged! It's so peaceful to walk around, Bella's favorite part is the tropics house. Completely free to enter and a short walk to other Smithsonian museums on the National Mall.
Smithsonian National Zoo
This was the destination of our almost first date (or should I say meet-cute). Ever since, it has been a favorite daytime date plan of ours whenever there is a sunny afternoon!