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When I moved here from Chicago, I was skeptical of the pizza. Since then, so many places have entered the scene and this newest spot is a can’t miss! 

New Pizza Spot 🍕 in Dupont

Discover Alfreda, DC's newest pizza restaurant in Dupont Circle for unique pizzas, appetizers, and desserts. A perfect spot for dining with friends or a date night.

Pizza Dining

✅ Before you go
• Opens at 4pm on Tues - Sun
• Closed Mondays
• Check out their menu or order pickup: https://order.toasttab.com/online/alfreda-2016-p-street-northwest

🚆 Transportation 
• 3 min walk from Dupont Circle station

💪 Pro tips
• Both the provolone and mushroom appetizers came with incredible homemade focaccia and sourdough bread 😋
• Try a seasonal pie or the namesake “Alfreda” - you can’t go wrong!
• Pair your meal with one their curated wines, or try a unique cocktail
• Don't forget to save room for dessert!
• They have gluten-free options

Try DC’s newest pizza restaurant: Alfreda 

don't wait to visit DC's newest pizza joint by a well known chef.

This new spot has a warm inviting atmosphere with sleek, simple decor.

Start with some of their mouthwatering appetizers like

this brick oven provolone with house made sourdough and

Then try one of their batched cocktails to cleanse your palate for the main event.

We tried the specialty pie with unique seasonal

ingredients like feta, mint, tomatoes, and shallots.

The sourdough crust was truly one of a kind.

you may get lucky and meet Chef Russell himself

who has a secret talent for French pastries.

Grab your friends or plus one for a pizza party soon!

Here's your plan for building your own pasta with sauces, toppings, appetizers, and cocktails. Watch the video 👇

This new build your own pasta experience is tucked above a beloved oyster bar and you have to come visit soon. You can build any pasta dinner and add all of your favorite toppings. And enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers at this new dining experience. 

NEW $16 Build-your-own pasta experience!🍝🍹

Build your own artisanal pasta bowl from scratch at Hank’s Pasta Bar above Hank’s Oyster Bar in Alexandria, plus enjoy appetizers and cocktails.

Build-your-own pasta

✅ Before you go
Check out the menu, hours, location, and more https://hankspastabar.com

💪 Pro tips
• Hank’s Pasta Bar offers a build your own pasta experience which is overall affordable. starting at $16, where guests can create their own pasta bowls from seven artisanal pastas nine made-in-house sauces, proteins, vegetables, and toppings
• You will also love their appetizers and cocktails! 

Visit the NEW Hank’s Pasta Bar hidden above Hank’s Oyster Bar in Old Town Alexandria 

There's a brand new build your own pasta experience tucked above

a beloved oyster bar and you have to come visit soon.

You can build any pasta dinner and add all of your favorite toppings,

and enjoy some delicious cocktails and appetizers at this new dining experience.

I loved getting to make my very own pasta with all the different pasta shapes,

Visit Hank's Oyster Bar in Old Town Alexandria,

you'll sneak past the restaurant area and head upstairs to their new pasta.

which has just reopened after initially closing for the pandemic 6 years ago.

Hank's Pasta Bar offers a build your own pasta experience,

starting at just $16 you can create your own

pasta bowl and add everything to your heart's content,

We paired our pasta with burrata and some cocktails,

We tried 3 pasta creations that were so good and so cheesy.

Definitely come visit for your next night out.

Here's your plan for enjoying $17 burger, martini, fries, and tasty bar bites at Minetta Tavern. Watch the video 👇

I found the best new happy hour deal in DC and you need to add this to your list immediately. For just $17 you can enjoy a burger, amazing martini, and fries. This happy hour deal even includes bar bites and a big menu of $10 martinis. If you’re still hungry you can enjoy some delicious French onion soup!

$17 Burger, Martini + Fries DC Happy Hour🍸🍔

Enjoy a $17 martini hour at Minetta Tavern DC: burger, fries, and martini Sunday-Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm at the bar. Arrive early for this popular deal!

Martini Hour Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• It is so crowded because this deal is just too good, so definitely come early. Only at the bar!
• Check out the hours, menus, location, and more: https://minettataverndc.com

💪 Pro tips
• Martini Hour will be offered at the bar Sunday-Thursday, from 4:30pm-6:30pm. https://minettataverndc.com/menus/specials
• Guests can enjoy a proper martini or one of seven variations for $10 ($19 during regular hours), plus a curated selection of decadent bites ideal for an early evening rendezvous. 
• Guests can enjoy Le Petite Burger, a smaller version of the Minetta Burger topped with gruyere and caramelized onions, paired with a classic martini for $17. Upgrade to the famed Le Petite Black Label burger and Martini pairing for $19. 
• All burger pairings come with a side of pommes frites. 
• The Martini Hour menu also features several indulgent bites, including: 
Crab Oeuf Mimosa – Deviled eggs featuring jumbo lump crab
Gougères – Delicate gruyere cheese puffs
Jamon Iberico Croquettes – Served with orange aioli & basil
Island Creek Oysters – Served with house mignonette

Visit Minetta Tavern in Union Market DC! The martini hour deal is Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm only at the bar. 

I found the best new happy hour deal in DC

and you need to add this to your list immediately.

This happy hour deal even includes bar bites and a big menu of $10 martinis.

you can enjoy some delicious French onion soup.

This restaurant has cozy but elevated vibes

and is serving up French bistro classics.

The martini hour deal is Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

You'll start with your choice of $10 martinis.

I love the passionfruit and espresso martini,

our bartender put so much care into making these,

They even offer discounted bar bites like these croquettes,

We loved every single thing we tried here.

Share this with your friends and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for an immersive Tokyo alleyway dining with yakitori, sushi, ramen, and themed rooms. Watch the video 👇

This DMV restaurant transports you to the alleyways of Tokyo. I have dined at many different places in this area and there is truly nothing like this spot. This restaurant features 10 uniquely themed rooms, kimono rentals, and authentic Japanese decor. Not only that, but their food is so delicious we tried a variety of yakitori skewers, sushi, ramen, and more and I loved everything! 

Immersive Tokyo Alleyway Dining Experience🏮

Experience authentic Japanese dining in one of 10 themed rooms at Izakaya Nana in Chantilly—enjoy yakitori, sushi, ramen, and immersive decor.

Japanese Dining Experience

✅ Before you go
Make a reservation and check out their menu, hours, and location:  https://www.izakayanana.com

💪 Pro tips
• We started with the sizzling yakitori skewer platters and sushi dragon balls that were so fun and tasty.
• There’s 10 unique themed rooms, from Tatami, Ninja, Geisha, and more! 

Visit Izakaya Nana in Chantilly for a truly an immersive Japanese experience from start to finish

This DMV restaurant transports you to the alleyways of Tokyo.

I have dined at many different places in the

area and there is truly nothing like this spot.

This restaurant features 10 uniquely themed rooms,

We tried a variety of everything and it was all good.

it's truly an immersive Japanese experience from start to finish.

we loved peeking into each of the 10 uniquely decorated dining rooms.

We started with the sizzling yakitori skewer

platters and these fun sushi dragon balls.

Izakaya Nana is perfect for your next date night or special occasion.

Share this with your friends and visit soon.

Here's your plan for exploring a mansion, dining at a café, and enjoying beautiful formal gardens. Watch the video 👇

Escape into an oasis and explore the pristine mansion, dine at Merriweather Café, and enjoy the beauty of the formal gardens.

Exploring an Estate, Museum, & Gardens 

Explore Hillwood Estate's mansion, Japanese-inspired gardens, and conservatory, then relax at the Merriweather Café. Perfect for a scenic and peaceful getaway in DC.

Estate & Garden Tour

✅ Before you go
- You can get tickets ahead of time or at the door: https://secure.hillwoodmuseum.org/events
- Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
- There’s a suggested donation, but you are able to go for free! 
Suggested Donation
Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $17
College Students: $10
Child (6-18): $5
Children under 6: free

💪 Pro tips
- There’s a place you can purchase food called the Merriweather Cafe! They have outdoor seating. 

Exploring Hillwood ⛲️🪴🪷

If you're looking for a little oasis away from the city,

where they're open from Tuesdays to Sundays,

and you get to tour the gorgeous Hillwood mansion.

You get to pretty much see all of the rooms in this house.

This pink themed bathroom was my favorite,

but the real showstopper is all of the outdoor spaces and the gardens.

This here is the Japanese inspired garden that sits on a hill.

It is so gorgeous and there are even some like interactive pieces.

You can see this little stone bridge that you can

This is my mom and sister as we were taking it all in.

They also have the great lawn is what they call this here and it's so gorgeous.

just walking around was probably my favorite part.

I highly recommend exploring Hillwood Estate and Garden.