Noah Dan grew up in Italy, where fresh, handcrafted gelato was available practically on every street corner. But when he relocated to the D.C. area, he realized there was nothing quite like the dessert of his childhood in the area. So in 2007, he and his family opened Pitango Gelato to bring the same high-quality…

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When you sit down for a house-made beer and a bite to eat at Bluejacket, you won’t have to wait for a server to swing by to place your order. The ever-humming local brewery has streamlined the ordering process to minimize person-to-person contact and make everything as efficient as possible. Simply pull up the menu…

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The most popular part of D.C.'s world-famous National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors over the course of two days. On April 9th and 10th, the largest Japanese street festival in the country will celebrate its 60th anniversary, all thanks to the hard work of the…

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While we should be kind to our planet every single day of the year, Earth Day is a special reminder to really pay attention to taking care of our planet. Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular holiday in the world. For anyone looking for ways to be an active participant in Earth Day…

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OK, it isn’t spring yet, but we are going to chat about Spring cleaning! The Spruce discusses six helpful tips on how you can better kickstart your spring season with a clean house. Spring cleaning is a common practice that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often…

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Enjoying a Lebanese meal is as much about hospitality and socializing as it is about the food. Now that sitting down with friends around the dinner table is probably back on your to-do list, why not embrace the Lebanese approach to mealtime and reserve a table at ilili DC? The eatery specializes in Middle Eastern…

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With an interior and patio as colorful and artsy as the cuisine itself, the experience at Los Companeros begins before you even sit down. The Mexican eatery makes an instant impression with its brightly colored chairs, murals splashed across the walls, and a somehow cohesive mix of bright patterns. What’s more, almost everything on the…

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Part bakery, part chocolatier, part neighborhood grocery store, Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop serves its community with a small-town vibe you don’t stumble upon often in a city the size of D.C. So if you’re looking for something special for your sweetheart, Lulabelle’s friendly team can help you find the perfect gift. Its creative candies are a…

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Looking for a special place for your date night? Snag a reservation at Dolce Vita Coastal Mediterranean Cuisine, a chic new spot that just opened its doors here in D.C. The menu is an homage to owner Med Lahlou’s personal narrative, a rich family history with roots in Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Greece. Start your…

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There’s no better way to end a cold winter’s day than by slipping into some comfy PJs to savor a piping-hot plateful of your favorite comfort food—especially when it’s made from scratch and simple to prepare. Requiring minimal ingredients and time spent in the kitchen, here are three deliciously easy recipes that guarantee to warm…

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