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In just a few days, love will be in the air in Washington, D.C. when we celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 with chocolates, flowers and maybe even a stuffed teddy bear. However, no matter how you choose to celebrate your special someone, one thing is for certain – you’re going to need a romantic meal to go with the holiday.
That isn’t hard to find near our Vale apartments, as we’re surrounded by romantic restaurants that bring the love 365 days a year – and especially on Valentine’s Day. Don’t wait to make your restaurants at these romantic spots!
Matisse, located at 4934 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. which is 12 minutes from your Vale apartment, is a high-end spot crafting contemporary French-Mediterranean fare in an open, airy space.
Here, guests dine on the freshest seasonal, organic and local ingredients in a chic and elegant atmosphere. French doors and a sweeping design lend an airy feel to all four dining rooms. Private dining spaces and the chefs table in the wine cellar are also available for special occasions, or simply a special treat.
The Red Hen, located at 1822 1st St NW, Washington, D.C. which is 15 minutes from your Vale apartment, serves creative wood-fired Italian eats in a rustic-industrial space with an open kitchen and a large bar.
The Red Hen is an Italian-influenced American restaurant in the historic Bloomingdale neighborhood. Proprietors and longtime friends Michael Friedman and Michael O’Malley have introduced a youthful sophistication to the rapidly evolving dining scene in one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in the nation’s capital.
4934 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
(202) 244-5222
1822 1st St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 525-3021
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During freezing February temperatures, there’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm the soul. However, you don’t need to even turn on your Vale stove in order to get a few spoonfuls – instead, you can head to one of the many restaurants and cafes near home for this delicious winter dish.
If you’re feeling cold to the bone this month, head to some of these Washington, D.C. spots for a bowl of just what the doctor ordered. Whether you prefer a bowl of tomato, chicken noodle or beef stew, you’ll find it all in our city.
Soup Up, located at 709 Kennedy St NW, Washington, D.C. which is six minutes from your Vale apartment, provides customers with high-quality, natural and delicious soups. Their homemade soups are low-sodium and prepared with organic, locally-grown fresh vegetables, as well as herbs and spices.
Always made from scratch, each bowl nourishes the body and stimulates the senses. No additives, preservatives, dairy or oil are used, ever. Vegan and gluten-free soups are always available. Soupsters will experience the warmth of authentic homemade cooking with every enticing spoonful!
Soupergirl, located at 314 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C. which is three minutes from your Vale apartment, is a cheerful take-out spot for vegan and kosher soups, salads and breads made with seasonal ingredients.
Soupergirl is made up of Sara Polon, a former stand-up comedian turned soup-maker/CEO. Her mom, Marilyn Polon, is Soupermom, a home-taught master in the kitchen. Together, they created Soupergirl, a business that is more than a decade in the making.
709 Kennedy St NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
(202) 621-6845
314 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C. 20012
(202) 609-7177
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The leaves are changing, there’s a breeze in the air… and more importantly, it’s pumpkin spice latte season in Washington, D.C.! Here near your Vale apartment, you can find a pumpkin spice latte at one of the many artisan coffee shops in our neighborhood.
These pumpkin spice lattes are made with thoughtfully-sourced ingredients and fresh coffee beans, and served by caring employees who know that a daily cup o’ joe matters – especially during spooky season. Check out these coffeehouses for a pumpkin spice latte near you!
Lost Sock Roasters, located at 6833 4th St NW, Washington, D.C. which is three minutes from your Vale apartment, focuses on sustainability and excellence by working exclusively with importers and farming collectives that share these core values.
At origin and on the cupping table, Lost Sock Roasters looks for coffees that are sweet, bright, complex, juicy and challenge the conceptions of what coffee can taste like. They appreciate and understand the need for a balanced, nutty, chocolatey cup, but a variety of offerings is important to them as well.
La Coop Coffee, located at 5505 1st St NW, Washington, D.C. which is nine minutes from your Vale apartment, is a family-owned and operated business from the beginning of the value chain in Guatemala to the end in Washington, D.C.
Juan Luis founded La Coop with the goal of directly sourcing coffee from small farm cooperatives around the world to offer producers the fairest possible price for their coffee. La Coop aims to make a sustainable impact on the coffee industry by empowering the most vulnerable sector of the value chain.
6833 4th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20012
5505 1st St NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
(202) 921-9202
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You might be a little too old to go trick-or-treating, but you can still get a taste of all of your favorite candies this Halloween season. In Washington, D.C. we have tons of shops that will take you back to your childhood with chocolates, sours, gummies, bubble gum, hard candy and more.
Forget the mask and costume and instead, head to these local candy shops – no kids or walking through the city required, and all within a short journey from your Vale apartment.
Velati’s, located at 8408 Georgia Ave STE B, Silver Spring, MD which is eight minutes from your Vale apartment, has been making artisan hand-crafted caramels since 1866. They also make toffees, sea salt turtles, truffles, Belgian chocolates and other sweet treats.
Their fine caramels and confections are made with the highest-quality locally sourced ingredients. They strive to always select organic, fair-trade, sustainable, certified chocolates and ingredients and never use chemical additives or preservatives in the making of their products.
Chocolate Moose, located at 1743 L St NW, Washington, D.C. which is 15 minutes from your Vale apartment, is a cheery, family-run shop stocking a variety of offbeat gifts plus toys, greeting cards and the best chocolates sourced from all over the world.
Chocolate Moose has been a locally owned and operated store since 1978. Their products are constantly changing, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Their merchandise includes objects of art and handcrafted jewelry, Belgian chocolate, amazingly unique greeting cards, baby toys and more. They have something for everyone – no matter what you like!
8408 Georgia Ave STE B, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 578-8612
1743 L St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 463-0992
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From Sept. 25 through Sept. 27, one of Judaism’s holiest times will be celebrated when the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah – falls on the calendar. During the two-day event, those who practice love to indulge in sweet foods that will hopefully attract a sweet coming year.
If you’re heading to a Rosh Hashanah celebration, you’ll likely find items like challah (bread shaped into spirals), honey cake and more on the table. Want to join in with traditional eats? These bakeries offering Jewish items near your Vale apartment can help you do just that.
Bread Furst, located at 4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. which is 10 minutes from your Vale apartment, is a bustling bakery offering gourmet bread, pastries, cakes and coffee, along with light cafe fare.
Using local, organic ingredients, Bread Furst creates foods that change on a seasonal and sometimes whimsical basis. They work with local farmers and use only the freshest products available. Visit them for breads, breakfast pastries, celebration cakes, sandwiches, salads and more.
Bread & Chocolate, located at 5542 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. which is nine minutes from your Vale apartment, serves baked goods, breakfast items, tartine sandwiches and more in a comfy, European-style cafe atmosphere.
Bread & Chocolate was founded in 1978 by Theodore Manousakis and Chef Ernst Moser, who had a vision of bringing elegant European artisan bread, fine Viennese and French pastries to Washington D.C. Within two years, 11 locations were opened within the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area.
4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 765-1200
5542 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20015
(202) 966-7413
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For football fans, their favorite day of the year is almost here – the first day of the NFL football season! However, you don’t have to even know how to spell quarterback to enjoy the part of the game that everyone likes – tailgating.
If you’re planning on hosting a tailgate this football season, you can get wings, sandwiches, nachos, hot dogs and more catered by these top-notch Washington, D.C. spots. But don’t wait to place your order – the season is a busy one for these popular American eateries.
BBQ Bus Catering Co., located at 5830 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C. which is five minutes from your Vale apartment, is a food truck that offers barbecue catering and spicy sides.
This family-run business that has been in operation for more than a decade offers a menu of items all made from fresh ingredients. Whether it’s a simple dinner pickup from their shop or a full-service food truck catering experience, their promise is the same: to deliver great tasting food with friendly service at honest prices.
MGM Roast Beef & Catering, located at 905 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington, D.C. which is 18 minutes from your Vale apartment, offers hearty, hand-carved sandwiches, plus breakfast in laid-back digs with brightly-painted walls.
MGM Roast Beef was founded in 2008 on the belief that good food comes in all forms. The idea was simple – by using the freshest high-quality ingredients, they would make the most flavorful and delicious sandwiches using juicy slow-roasted hand carved meats, freshly baked breads, delicious sauces and toppings.
5830 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
(202) 288-8700
905 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington, D.C. 20018
(202) 248-0389
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Inflation and gas prices are pinching all of our pockets right now, but here in Washington, D.C., that doesn’t mean you have to give up going out for a bite in your favorite city. Lots of restaurants located near our Vale apartments have great happy hour specials that will keep your wallet happy, too.
Whether you’re heading there after work or you just need a bite after a rough week, go to these eateries this month for great deals on both food and drink, as well as lively atmospheres and a great time out with friends.
Reliable Tavern, located at 3655 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C. which is 10 minutes from your Vale apartment, is a cool watering hole for custom cocktails and beers, plus billiards in the basement.
Their approach to beer is to maintain a balanced list of various styles from a mix of small craft and large brewers. Their wine list is always balanced with whites, roses and reds that share excellent acidic backbones and standalone drinkability.
All Souls Bar, located at 725 T St NW, Washington, DC which is 14 minutes from your Vale apartment, is a neighborhood saloon featuring drinks, a jukebox and more in utilitarian surroundings.
All Souls Bar takes restaurant-quality service and adapts it to a bar setting. Attention to detail, friendliness and a commitment to serve the highest quality drinks are the heart of what they do. That’s because the owners have over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, from washing dishes to running multi-million dollar restaurants.
3655 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20010
(202) 800-0441
725 T St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 733-5929
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On Father’s Day, there’s always a ton of pressure to take Dad to the best steakhouse in town (and rightfully so.) However, not all dads want to put on a pair of dress shoes to celebrate their special day. Some dads are just down for a great burger and fries – and luckily, we certainly that covered here in Washington, D.C.
If you’re on the hunt to find the best burger spot in the city to take Dad to on Sunday, June 19, check out these Washington, DC burger joints near your Vale apartment for everything from a classic cheeseburger to a vegan black bean burger.
Lucky Buns, located at 2000 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. which is 14 minutes from your Vale apartment, is a casual eatery known for its burgers and chicken sandwiches with exotic toppings, as well as a well-curated bar.
Opened in 2016 by the same team behind Alfie’s & Tchoups Market, Lucky Buns is inspired by the tasty burger creations of Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom and beyond. All of their burgers are hand-formed Creekstone Beef, seasoned to order and cooked to perfection; and all of their pickles, sauces and spreads are made in-house and in small batches.
Busboys and Poets, located at 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C. which is five minutes from your Vale apartment, is a restaurant, bar, bookstore and community gathering place that was established in 2005 by an artist, activist and restaurateur.
Busboys and Poets is a cultural hub for artists, activists, writers, thinkers and dreamers. The name of the space refers to American poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s prior to gaining recognition as a poet.
2000 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 506-1713
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C. 20012
(202) 726-0856
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