A Must-Try Treat Near Your Apartment in DC: The Fire-Breathing Chocolate Cupcake at The Sweet Lobby
Spicy fudge oozes from the center of a dense mandarin-scented dark chocolate cupcake, capped with a swirl of milk chocolate buttercream. The creation, fittingly dubbed the Fire-Breathing Chocolate cupcake, won first place on Cupcake Wars. And it shows up on the menu several days a week at the bakeshop where it was...
READ ARTICLEProst Is a Bavarian-Style Food Hall Near Your Luxury Apartment in DC
Traveling to Germany right now might not be practical, but raising a pint at Prost is the next best thing. The “Bavarian food hall” just opened in Mount Vernon Triangle, and it’s already garnering buzz for its European suds and German grub. You’re welcome to sit down and dine—social-distancing is observed, as...
READ ARTICLEGeorgetown Glow: The Holiday Spirit Isn’t Far From The Residences at Eastern Market
Not into “cheesy” holiday stuff? One way to enjoy the season of lights without the fluff is to see a modern light installation outdoors. It’s a better time than ever before to make the 20-minute drive from your apartment near Seward Square DC out to Georgetown to experience Georgetown Glow. See how...
READ ARTICLEDon’t Miss the United States Botanic Gardens’s Virtual Holiday Programming
While the holiday decorations will look different at the United States Botanic Gardens this year, Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens! at the US Botanic Garden holiday programming will continue in a new and different format. In person, feast your eyes on festive décor, lights, greenery, and winterberries in a couple of select locations...
READ ARTICLESet Yourself Up for Holiday Cookie Success With These Kitchen Organizing Tips
Getting into the holiday spirit in your home? Perhaps your annual traditions include baking! Before you whip up the first batch of cookies, you might want to rearrange the kitchen to make the process a bit easier. These expert tips can help. Stow spices on a turntable. Turntable, Lazy Susan, whatever...
READ ARTICLELa Famosa Serves Puerto Rican Fare Near Your Apartment in DC
Do you feel like mixing up your takeout or restaurant routine? Check out the newly opened La Famosa just a few minutes away from your Capitol Hill apartment in the Navy Yard. Chef Juancarlo Parkhurst was born in Puerto Rico, and spent many hours cooking alongside his grandmother. He’s now brought the...
READ ARTICLEFight Club Puts a Modern Twist on the Sandwich Near Your Washington DC Apartment
From Chef Andrew Markert of Beucherts Saloon comes Fight Club, a modern sandwich restaurant and cocktail bar. Born during the pandemic, Fight Club is the result of Chef Andrew pivoting his saloon concept into a new restaurant serving up what customers are calling “the best sandwich in DC.” Now that’s creativity! In...
READ ARTICLEEnjoy Freshly Baked Treats From Firehook Bakery in Your Washington DC Apartment
These days, it’s so important to treat yourself. One delicious way to do just that is through a visit to Firehook Bakery. For nearly 30 years, this local bakery chain has been bringing smiles to faces, one bite at a time. Now, they’re offering home delivery services to the DC...
READ ARTICLESteadfast Supply: Shop for the Perfect Holiday Gift From the Comfort of Your Luxury DC Apartment
It’s hard to find thoughtful, cute gifts during the holidays. Right? Well, this is where Steadfast Supply comes in. This sweet local shop offers a carefully curated selection of all sorts of goodies that are perfect for gifting (and maybe some things you’ll want to gift yourself). One of the coolest features...
READ ARTICLEUpgrade Your WFH Gear at Summit to Soul
If you’re like many, 2020 has you ditching the corporate office wear and adopting the more casual work-from-home look that can easily transition into your evening workout wear. Sound familiar? If so, you have to shop at Summit to Soul. Around since 2016, this adorable boutique sells women’s athleisure wear that...
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