Happy Valentine's Day! Today we got a chance to talk to another good friend from my time in Ethiopia, Kashmira Kale. She currently lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and young baby. We talk about all the cool trendy bars and restaurants for when parents get a night out on the town and also touch on some fun free activities in the city. You can find out more about Kash on Instagram @kashmira.kale.
Bars/Clubs:
Cloak & Dagger
Capo Deli - Backroom is the speakeasy
El Centro - Salsa dancing
Cafe Saint Ex - Late night shenanigans
Dodge City
Jack Rose Whiskey - Over 2500 whiskeys
High Society - Cool rooftop space
W Hotel - Great view of the White House
Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Garden District
Brixton - British style pub
El Rey - Tacos, Tequila, and Queso
American Ice Co. - Small bar and restaurant serving whiskey and local meats
Kramer's - Cafe and book store **Great Brunch
Chiko - Fast casual Chinese and Korean food
Toki Underground - Ramen
Spoken English - Japanese restaurant in the LINE hotel
Pineapple & Pearls - High end dining, think special occasion
Tiger Fork - High end Hong Kong kitchen
Tryst - Coffee shop
Maketto - Coffee shop
Commonwealth Joe - Multiple location coffee shop
Northside Social - Coffee and cafe in NoVA
Tabard Inn - Old hotel and dining spot
Ben's Chili Bowl - Classic DC dining spot
Jumbo Slice Pizza - Name speaks for itself
Amsterdam Falafel
Eastern Market - Cool indoor market
Baked and Wired - Cupcakes!
Museum/Arts/Concerts:
National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden for Jazz in the Garden
National Mall - Monuments and museums in the heart of the city
Smithsonian - THE museums to see
National Building Museum
930 Club - Iconic concert venue
Warner Theater
Kennedy Center - Millennium stage for free shows!
Activities:
Earth Treks - Rock Climbing gym
East Potomac Golf Co
