All of my favorite places in Virginia, DC, and Maryland.
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Noms
Retail Therapy
Coffee Needs Its Own Category
Services
Rest of the Best
Noms
My favorite restaurants in VA, DC, and maybe MD.
Lovely little cafe in Georgetown that's great for brunch. No reservations, so be ready to wait! Their Nutella espresso and mimosas, along with scrumptious noms, make it worth it.
Cafe Bonaparte
Their mocha donut is AMAZING. Their donuts are always so fresh and fluffy, way better than Dunkin or Krispy Kreme.
Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe
I don't care that this place is potentially overrated. I love it.
Le Diplomate
They always make your special occasion wonderful. Great bar in front, also.
BOURBON STEAK
The BEST macarons ever. Amazing iced Vietnamese coffee, cupcakes, breakfast sandwiches, cookies, etc.
Bakeshop
I love coming here for brunch outside on a nice day.
Belga Café - Barracks Row, Washington, DC
Retail Therapy
Looking for a rare, signed first edition? Look no further.
Second Story Books
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The best place to get your Mad Men glasses set.
The Hour Shop: Vintage Barware & Glassware
Funky, fun antiques and handmade goodies in DC.
Miss Pixie's
Love this little shop! Book clubs, signed copies, local authors, children's section, it has it all!
Old Town Books
Expensive selection, but super cute items and amazing service. Shop the sale items in the back and the gently used luxury purses shelf!
Monkee's of Fairfax
Coffee Needs Its Own Category
Yes, there are a ton of Starbucks around. But, here are some local shops with amazing coffee and treats that you need to check out whenever you're in the DC area.
Get the nutella latte and thank me later. They also carry Jewish Deli bagels and Good Co doughnuts.
Mishas Coffeehouse and Roaster – Misha's Coffee House
They have a second location in Union Market. While the coffee and noms are good, make sure to also try their peach iced tea in the summer!
Peregrine Espresso
Services
Yes it's far from where I live, but worth it. I get highlights and keratin treatments from Megin Jordan regularly.
Ira Ludwick Salon
Rest of the Best
The best cat lounge I've found. It never smells like cat pee in here and there are always a ton of cats and kittens to play with.
