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Salt & Sundry Owner Amanda McClements on NoMa's Delights
In 2012, local food writer and entrepreneur Amanda McClements opened Salt & Sundry, her chicly curated kitchen, home and gift store with locations in Union Market and on 14th Street in Logan Circle. She’s seen the emerging NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue NE) neighborhood turn into a restaurant, retail and cool- hunting boom zone since then. Here’s where she spends time in her work neighborhood. What purpose do you see Salt & Sundry serving? AM: I want to encourage people to open their homes and entertain. We’re taking the intimidation factor out of decor by showing a laid-back, casual way to pull your space together. I love highlighting the work of talented small makers from DC and beyond. What’s the vibe of NoMa like? AM: It’s becoming a real cross-section of DC. It’s a gathering place for young families, students and native Washingtonians, tourists and the occasional celebrity or politician. I’m excited to see the Union Market district take shape, too. What’s your dream meal at Union Market? Grazing from vendor to vendor is encouraged! AM: It changes from week to week! Currently I would kick off with a dozen Olde Salt oysters from Rappahannock Oyster Bar, followed by a salmon poke bowl from District Fishwife. Then a waffle cone of coffee ice cream from Trickling Springs. For an early-afternoon pick-me-up, I love a London Fog (Earl Grey tea with steamed milk) from Peregrine Espresso. Outside of Union Market, where do you hang out in NoMa? AM: I love hitting a movie at the Angelika pop-up movie theater, where you can sip local brews while you watch indie films. Afterward, I’d grab a gelato at Dolcezza’s beautiful factory. What about shopping for things that aren’t food-related … is there anywhere you like? AM: Nomad Yard Collectiv on New York Avenue NE is a must-stop for amazing vintage clothes. What’s the best way to get to know NoMa? AM: Even though there is more parking here than in other parts of the city, exploring on foot is the best way to get a real taste of the neighborhood. Start at Union Market, and plan to spend a few hours taking it all in. And visit some of the new distilleries in the area. NoMa is full of cool things to do and new spots are opening all the time. Check out more about Union Market, or these things to see and do in NoMa.
Shopping a Washington, DC
Ovunque vi troviate a Washington, DC, avrete valide alternative per lo shopping. Entrate in una delle boutique di Georgetown e scoprite perché i negozi di CityCenterDC hanno preso d’assalto il centro città e fate una visitina anche alle dozzine di negozi americani disseminati qua e là. Ci auguriamo che abbiate portato con voi una valigia in più... con così tante opzioni avrete l’imbarazzo della scelta. Georgetown Acquistate presso una varietà di negozi americani come J.Crew, Nike Georgetown e T.J. Maxx. Scovate nuovi accessori in boutique come Tory Burch o fate spese pazze acquistando marchi approvati dai modaioli come Billy Reid, rag & bone e Barneys CO-OP. Oltre all’abbigliamento, troverete Apple Store, Dean & Deluca e Cady’s Alley, la meta non ufficiale dello shopping per l’arredamento d’interni della città. Downtown DC Recatevi nel cuore di Washington, DC alla volta di CityCenterDC e scoprite apprezzati negozi come Paul Stuart, Dior, Kate Spade, Hermès, Longchamp, Burberry, Zadig & Voltaire e BOSS. Esibite il vostro passaporto per usufruire di un ulteriore sconto del 10% ai grandi magazzini Macy’s. Nelle vicinanze troverete negozi come Banana Republic, Anne Taylor, Anthropologie, H&M, Zara o J.Crew. U Street/Quattordicesima Strada Lo storico quartiere U Street è un’esplosione di mobili eccentrici che troverete presso GoodWood e di outlet dagli abiti originali come Lettie Gooch e Junction. Per prodotti da cucina recatevi presso Salt & Sundry o acquistate i migliori accessori presso il locale Lou Lou. Dupont Circle/Downtown A sud di Circle, gli uomini potranno trovare abiti dalle linee classiche da Brooks Brothers. Per le donne che vogliono proteggersi dal sole, Proper Topper vanta una selezione di cappelli senza pari. Tiny Jewel Box è la vostra meta Dupont per gioielli vintage. Date un’occhiata agli scaffali di H&M o di Gap sul lato opposto della strada per un nuovo paio di jeans. Chevy Chase e Friendship Heights The Shops at Wisconsin Place ospita Bloomingdale’s, BCBG, Anthropologie Petites, Cole Haan e Eileen Fisher. The Collection at Chevy Chase comprende negozi di abbigliamento e di arredamento esclusivi come Ralph Lauren e Tiffany and Co., Bulgari e Cartier; mentre Mazza Gallerie ospita Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store oltre a Neiman Marcus e Williams-Sonoma. Tysons Corner Uno dei luoghi preferiti dagli appassionati di shopping internazionali, presso il Tysons Corner Center troverete marchi come Michael Kors, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor e C. Wonder. Dall’altra parte della strada troverete la Tysons Galleria zeppa di negozi di lusso che vanta marchi illustri come Prada, Chanel, Coach, Elie Tahari e, se siete qui in viaggio e avete bisogno di un’altra valigia, acquistatela da TUMI. Vi consigliamo di andare a dare un’occhiata a questi negozi locali durante la vostra permanenza a Washington, DC.
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