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You'll check holiday shopping off your December to-do's before getting warm with a steamy bowl of ramen and fiery cocktails in a neon, underground speakeasy. 

Here's your plan for holiday shopping at Barracks Row, followed by ramen and cocktails at a speakeasy

🍜 Neon Speakeasy + Holiday Shopping

Explore Barracks Row Main Street for holiday shopping; find sustainable goods, fair trade attire, curated wines, and diverse books, all just a short walk from Eastern Market Metro.

Holiday Shopping

🚆 Transportation: 
• 5 min walk from Eastern Market Metro

💪 Pro tip: 
• Our fave stores are Mason and Greens, Little District Books, Bitter Grace, DCanter (wine boutique)

Go holiday shopping at Barracks Row Main Street

Enjoy authentic ramen and vibrant cocktails at Kaiju Ramen and TKYO SPEAKS Bar, just a short walk from Barracks Row shops, no reservations needed.

Ramen and Cocktails

✅ Before you go:
• Closed Mondays
• No reservations necessary! 

🚶‍♀️Transportation:
• No more than a 5 min walk from any shop on Barracks Row

💪 Pro tips: 
• Our ramen faves are the Tom Yum and Kaiju Tonkatsu
• When you're done eating, head downstairs for a drink at the bar! Our fave is the yuzu lemonade

Slurp 🍜 + sip 🍸s at Kaiju Ramen/TKYO SPEAKS

Let's get cozy by grabbing ramen and drinks in a vibey

underground speakeasy after knocking out some holiday shopping.

Barracks Row has a little bit of everything when it

comes to shopping with shops that specialize in sustainable swaps,

fair trade cashmere and silk, curated wine selections, and inclusive reads.

We're sure you'll find unique and special gifts for everyone on

your holiday list! Now that you've worked up an appetite shopping,

head next door to Kaiju Ramen to warm up.

This lively spot is lit up by neon lights

and has an incredible atmosphere accompanied by just as incredible

We both ordered the creamy vegetable ramen,

which was so good and we highly recommend!

head downstairs and behind the secret door to the speakeasy.

This unique space is a well kept secret and so much fun.

The bartenders were super personable and the drink menu had

a great selection of unique and classic drinks and cocktails.

We ordered the classic old fashioned and yuzu lemonade,

which were both a must-try! So grab a drink and enjoy this one of a kind spot in DC.

All you have to do to make it happen is send this plan to a fellow ramen lover!

It has been raining every single day this summer, so it's time to find some cozy indoor activities. I love an interactive experience and activity and this spot is so fun because you can create your own necklace and your own candle with your favorite scents! 

Rainy Day Activity Idea: Candles & Charm Bar!

Create your own custom candle and design a personalized necklace at District Candle Lab & Fawne, a fun hands-on activity for a cozy day in Mosaic District.

Candle & Jewelry Making

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation for candle making: https://districtcandlelab.com

💪 Pro tips
• Fawne charm bar is walk in only! 
• NEW location at Mosaic District in Virginia! 
• More info here: https://joyraft.com/event/district-candle-lab-and-fawne-candle-and-charm-bar-in-noma-washington-1012120

Make your own candles and customize your own jewelry at District Candle Lab & Fawne

It has been raining every single day this summer,

so it's time to find some cozy indoor activities.

I love an interactive experience and activity,

and this spot is so fun because you can create your

very own necklaces and your own candles with your favorite scents.

I absolutely love the necklaces I've made at this spot

and a brand new location in Mosaic District,

date where we first started with making our own candles,

we sniffed their whole wall of different scent offerings,

and it was so difficult to decide our favorite scents.

District Candle Lab always has so many seasonal scents,

Our candle tender walked us through every step and helped

us with pouring the hot candle wax and scents in.

my mom and I customized our very own necklaces at the Charm bar.

They have so many cute charms and chains.

Save this for your next rainy day activity.

Here's your plan for enjoying free handcrafted coffee every Monday at Capital One Cafe. Watch the video 👇

capital one cafe is offering free handcrafted beverages every monday this MLB season! 

free coffee every monday☕️

Score a free handcrafted beverage every Monday this MLB season at Capital One Café in Georgetown—just add the digital pass to your wallet before you go!

Coffee at cafe

✅ Before you go
• download your free pass here: 
• https://coffree.capitalone.com/sms/?mc=SM&cid=2mxztzn8ju Digital Coffree Card


head to capital one cafe 

There's free coffee every single Monday at the

Capital One Cafe from now until September 22nd.

Just add your phone number to this link to get the pass added to your digital wallet.

order any handcrafted beverage and enjoy for the rest of the summer.

Here's your plan for enjoying $2 mimosas, tasty brunch, happy hour, and lively rooftop nights. Watch the video 👇

$2 mimosas on a rooftop? Catch me here all summer long! By day, this newly opened rooftop is serving up your favorite brunch menu items and great drink deals. At night, the rooftop and bar comes alive with drinks, live DJs, and music.

NEW Rooftop w. $2 Mimosas + Happy Hour! 🥂

Sip $2 mimosas and enjoy brunch or lively nights with DJs on the new Rooftop Recess in Clarendon, Arlington. Happy hour deals weekdays!

Brunch & Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://www.rooftoprecess.com/reservations
• Check out their menus, location, hours, and more: https://www.rooftoprecess.com

💪 Pro tips
• Rooftop recess also has happy hour from Monday through Friday 3 PM to 6 PM, where you can get $3 off all draft beers, specialty cocktails, and appetizers plus $7 house wine by the glass.
• Follow @rooftoprecess on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/rooftoprecess?igsh=a3NiaG84NzA3dTdq

Visit the newly opened Rooftop Recess for $2 mimosas, brunch, and happy hour. 

this newly opened rooftop is serving up your favorite brunch menu items and drinks.

the rooftop and bar comes alive with drinks,

Head to the newly opened rooftop recess in Arlington,

This is a great spot for brunch and to watch your favorite sports on live TV.

We got the short rib hash with the poached egg on top,

brew martini and of course some $2 mimosas to enjoy on the rooftop.

Rooftop Recess also has happy hour from Monday through Friday at 3

p.m. to 6 p.m. where you can get $3 off their beers,

It's definitely a fun spot to go out with lots of drinks,

Share this brunch or nighttime plan with your friends and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for exploring 100+ whiskeys, sipping unique cocktails, and enjoying nearby food spots. Watch the video 👇

Time for some whiskey business! Visit this brand new whiskey tasting room with over 100 whiskey expressions in a beautiful setting. They have so many different expertly crafted whiskey cocktails, including a peanut butter whiskey espresso martini, and it’s also surrounded by so many food options.

NEW Whiskey Tasting Room w. Cocktails! 🥃🍸

Discover over 100 whiskey varieties and creative cocktails at the Whiskey Revolution Tasting Room inside Gaylord National's stunning atrium.

Whiskey Tasting & Cocktails

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation or walk in: https://www.taptastego.com/WASGN/outlet/order/f0242255-892d-41b4-a961-a5040d3731d0
• Check out their info, hours, menu, and more! https://www.taptastego.com/WASGN/outlet/order/f0242255-892d-41b4-a961-a5040d3731d0

💪 Pro tips
• This tasting room has more than 100 different expressions of whiskey! 
• I loved the peanut butter whiskey espresso martini! 
• Follow @gaylordnational on Instagram for more info and updates: https://www.instagram.com/gaylordnational?igsh=MTRvcHV2b2k1Y28yag==

Visit the brand new Whiskey Revolution Tasting Room in the beautiful Gaylord National Atrium

Visit this brand new whiskey tasting room with

over 100 whiskey expressions in a beautiful setting.

They have so many expertly crafted whiskey cocktails,

including a peanut butter whiskey espresso martini,

and it's also surrounded by so many food options.

nestled in Gaylord National's iconic atrium,

the new Whiskey Revolution tasting room is a place where enthusiasts

and newcomers alike can explore more than 100 different expressions.

I got to attend the opening celebration and

try a ton of Gaylord Nationals food offerings,

as well as a lot of their cocktails and whiskeys,

ranging from bourbons to scotches and whiskey.

You're guided by their knowledgeable staff who will serve the perfect pour 

you can also indulge in expertly crafted whiskey cocktails.

My absolute favorite was the peanut butter whiskey Espresso martini.

Pair this with one of the many different restaurants

in Gaylord National for the perfect night out.