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Where to Find the Best Brunch
From scoring the cheapest bottomless mimosas to dining with the sassiest drag queens. Brunch is decidedly a thing nowadays. But here’s the catch: you have to know what you’re looking for. Do you want lick-the-plate-clean food? Or is it bottomless mimosas first, food second? Maybe you want a (drag queen) performance with a side of eggs. No worries. DC has it covered with these top spots: If you’re obsessed with food: So you live for the perfect ricotta pancake or housemade fritatta. If you’re there for food and only food, head to always lively 14th Street for spanish-influenced Estadio, Cork’s delicious small plates, or the housemade pop tarts at the always-packed Ted’s Bulletin. Northwest in Adams Morg an, try Cedric Maupillier's Mintwood Place for French-inspired eats and inventive food that’s sure to impress. At Osteria Morini, Chef Michael White's brunch menu starring dishes like the housemade brioche with duck confit and pistachio pesto received the honor of Upscale Brunch of the Year at the 2018 RAMMYS. Over in Foggy Bottom, farm-to-table favorite Founding Farmers is a hard-to-get res for a reason, while Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier offers a prix-fixe menu focusing on fine French and Belgian offerings. For the only Michelin-starred brunch, be sure to visit the Blue Duck Tavern. In nearby Georgetown, Seasons and Sequoia Restaurant each offers a full array of regional and fresh offerings at various food stations – plus the bottomless mimosas to help wash it all down. For an outside the box take on brunch favorites, at Michael Schlow's Alta Strada brunchers can nosh on an everything bagel pizza topped with smoked salmon, mascarpone and all the fixings. And if you want a presidential dining experience, both LINCOLN and Teddy & The Bully Bar (the two are sister restaurants that pay homage to the 16th and 26th U.S. Presidents) offer Sunday brunch specials, including bottomless brunch and drinks at the former and a prix fixe brunch and Bloody Mary bar at the latter. If you don’t have all day: Okay, so maybe you can’t spend three hours leisurely brunching your Sunday away. If you’re in the mood for a savory egg sandwich, swing by market-slash-eatery Glen’s Garden Market (located in Dupont Circle and Shaw) for one made with local favorite Bullfrog Bagels, or head to Union Market for a biscuit-based version from the Mason Dixie stand. Those in the mood for something sweet can pop by one of the city’s gourmet doughnut shops; Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken and District Doughnut are standouts. If you want to leave a little (or a lot) tipsy: Bottomless mimosa deals are a dime a dozen, but some places really do it right. Richard Sandoval’s restaurants - which include Masa 14 and El Centro - all offer a deal that gets you bottomless mimosas and an endless supply of delicious tapas. Go hungry. At Provision No. 14, you’ll find communal brunching (mascarpone pancakes for everyone!) as well as sharable hand-crafted cocktails, served up in a French press. Like its sister restaurant in Dupont Circle, Mission Navy Yard is your go-to for a margarita-fueled fiesta. Tacos, tequila and bottomless guacamole – what more could you want for brunch? Elsewhere in the District, Agora has a fantastic bottomless brunch, complete with hummus and every other Mediterranean dip one could ask for, accompanied by warm, fluffy pita bread. Craving cider? At Shaw's ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar, $20 will get you a never-ending stream of three different ciders.
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Get ready for a decadent pre-Valentine's Day experience! Join us for an interactive chocolate truffle-making class, perfect for couples, friends, or anyone with a sweet tooth. Over the course of two hours, our expert chef will guide you through the art of crafting handmade truffles, from tempering the chocolate to creating luscious fillings. There is the option of a Saturday 2/8 or Sunday 2/9 workshop, with both classes taking place from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Included in your ticket is a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. You'll leave with your own box of delicious, hand-rolled truffles—perfect for gifting or savoring yourself. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. We will be offering discounted prices on select champagnes to take home and pair with your handmade treat!
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Get ready for a decadent pre-Valentine's Day experience! Join us for an interactive chocolate truffle-making class, perfect for couples, friends, or anyone with a sweet tooth. Over the course of two hours, our expert chef will guide you through the art of crafting handmade truffles, from tempering the chocolate to creating luscious fillings. There is the option of a Saturday 2/8 or Sunday 2/9 workshop, with both classes taking place from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Included in your ticket is a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. You'll leave with your own box of delicious, hand-rolled truffles—perfect for gifting or savoring yourself. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. We will be offering discounted prices on select champagnes to take home and pair with your handmade treat!
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As you return to traveling this year, Washington, DC should be at the very top of your list. The nation’s capital offers more than 100 free things to do, but it should come as no surprise that museums are some of the most popular attractions. We’ve gone into deep detail on four of the city’s most popular museums (including one dedicated to living animals), none of which charge admission. Find the latest updates on visiting museums, including Smithsonian's plans to have all of its museums open by the end of August 2021, mask mandates for all indoor museums and the latest ticketing requirements. Book your next vacation to the nation’s capital and visit these only-in-the-District museums, free of charge. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category. In the heart of the nation’s capital lives a portal to wildlife from around the world. Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers a firsthand, family-friendly experience through a 163-acre urban park in the Woodley Park neighborhood teeming with roughly 2,700 animals that represent more than 390 species. The zoo is also connected to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (a non-public facility located in Front Royal, Va.), a global effort to conserve species and train future conservationists. This focus on preserving endangered animals extends to the zoo, as one-fifth of its exhibited species fall into this category.
Stay Local Deals Ideas
Hotels (General) “Relax and get away” spa retreat package including a discounted treatment when packaged with an overnight stay plus giveaways like a silk face mask and eye mask, hand sanitizer, a bottle of wine “Peace and quiet” kids-free getaway for couples, including a bottle of wine and discounted in-room dining “Love in the time of COVID” romantic escape for couples getting engaged or married, including engagement photos, discounted stay, deals on dining, spa packages “Birthday away” packages, with on-site discounts and experiences tailored to adults and to children “Work from vacation” or “Work from Anywhere” packages for people with roommates who want a quiet, private place to work during the day and relax in the evening. Early check-in and late check-out with in-room dining specials “Do Good” deals where your full price stay directly translates into a discounted stay for a healthcare professional, front line care giver, poll worker, etc. Free virtual concierge services, helping potential guests create a full experience including a hotel deal, timed passes to Smithsonian museums, dinner reservations at on-site restaurant, etc. Free or discounted parking for guests “Your pet stays for free” deals allowing guests to have a much-needed change of scenery without having to find a sitter for their pet Hotels with Onsite Restaurants Restaurant deals and discounts packaged with your stay Foodie experiences from the safety of your own room, with upscale in-room dining from on-site restaurants (something more than drop-and-go room service). Hotels without Onsite Restaurants Partner with nearby restaurants for unique in-room dining, including discounts or freebies (bottle of wine, free dessert, etc.). Guests could order directly through the hotel rather than a delivery service so there are no delivery fees for the guest and the hotel can control the in-room dining experience. Attractions Private museum experiences with extended hours and behind-the-scenes tours Discounts on museum food, drinks, retail and parking with your admission Two-day bundled discounted passes for museums in close proximity to each other like the International Spy Museum and Museum of the Bible. Restaurants Special 3-course deals like those offered during Restaurant Week(s) Dinner “freebies” package – your reservation comes with one free drink per person, a free appetizer, free dessert, etc. The purchase of a gift card gets you a voucher for a free bottle of wine or free round of appetizers to encourage people to support restaurants now and visit when they are comfortable Free valet parking with your reservation Retail “Give the gift of local” with deals and discounts around the holiday season, encouraging consumers to give gifts to friends and family from local artisans “Safer shopping” initiative, offering savings to consumers for pre-ordering goods for pickup Partnerships – Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants & Retail “Learn from vacation” packages – attractions, hotels and restaurants partner to create packages for families to take advantage of during off-school days (weekday or weekend). A Black history “learn from vacation” package could include a discounted overnight stay, timed tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and a discounted meal at a black-owned restaurant (in-room delivery or on-site). Attractions, hotels and restaurants in close proximity partner to create a “get away in your own backyard” bundle including a discounted stay, attraction admission and dinner. For example, your discounted hotel stay includes admission to xyz attraction and 15% off dinner at xyz restaurants. Note: for restaurants and hotels near the National Mall, don’t forget to emphasize your proximity to the city’s “free” offerings as a value-add. Hotels partner with local retail shops for custom DC-branded room add-ons like face masks and hand sanitizer Retail and restaurants in close proximity partner to encourage to-go food and drink alongside sidewalk sales Retail and hotels partner to create “safe shopping” offerings where a hotel guest can choose a few clothing styles online and have them delivered to their hotel room for safe try-on.
