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• COUP DE FOUDRE LINGERIE read more ›
  (1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Tel. 202-393-0878)
  coupdefoudrelingerie.com
  Offering both foundation garments and flirty accoutrements, this lingerie boutique has every woman covered (sort of ). The expert staff is happy to make suggestions.
• MONTGOMERY FARM WOMAN’S COOPERATIVE MARKET read more ›
  (7155 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD. Tel. 301-652-2291)
  farmwomensmarket.com
  A flea market with a rich history, this yearround indoor/outdoor cooperative opened in 1932. It offers everything from repurposed furniture and knickknacks to fresh produce and prepared foods.
• BLACKSALT FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT read more ›
  (4883 MacArthur Blvd. Tel. 202-342-9101)
  blacksaltrestaurant.com
  A top destination for impeccably prepared seafood, this market and restaurant is equally well known for its dedicated fishmonger, who will happily suggest special preparations, seasonings, oils, preserves and artisan condiments for your own recipes.
• TINY JEWEL BOX read more ›
  (1147 Connecticut Ave NW. Tel. 202-393-2747)
  tinyjewelbox.com
  Everything glitters at this store, from platinum to precious stones. Experienced jewelers work with both vintage and custom settings, and they also sell and repair fine Swiss watches.
• HYSTERIA read more ›
  (125 S Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA. Tel. 703-548-1615)
  shophysteria.com
  This chic clothing and accessories boutique— which offers hip tops, fitted pants and structured jackets—feels like a private shopping club, with expert assistants and insider-only sale days.

• “TERRA COTTA WARRIORS: GUARDIANS OF CHINA’S FIRST EMPEROR” read more ›
  (17th & M sts NW. Tel. 202-857-7700)
  nationalgeographic.com/terracottawarriors
  This exhibit features 15 life-sized terra cotta figures unearthed from the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi. Through March 31.
• FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY read more ›
  (201 E Capitol St SE. Tel. 202-544-7077)
  www.folger.edu
  The play’s the thing at this archive and reading room dedicated to Shakespeare. In addition to materials related to the great playwright, it houses art, literature and drama from the early modern age in the West (1450 to 1700).
• GREAT FALLS TAVERN VISITOR CENTER read more ›
  (11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD. Tel. 301-767-3714)
  nps.gov
  Located along the Potomac River’s Maryland shore, this historical wayfarers destination features an inn museum and acts as a staging point for exploring the C&O Canal, Great Falls and Billy Goat Trail.
• DC WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL read more ›
  (Independence Ave and W Basin Dr. Tel. 202-879-7645)
  wwimemorial.org
  Tucked inside a grove of trees on the south side of the Reflecting Pool in West Potomac Park, this rotunda supported by Doric columns was dedicated in 1931 to the citizens of DC who served in the Great War.
• “YINKA SHONIBARE, MBE” read more ›
  (950 Independence Ave, SW. Tel. 202-633-4600)
  nmafa.si.edu
  This exhibition of mid-career, multidiscipline work from the British-born Nigerian artist explores Africa’s relationship to European colonialism through empty Victorian era costumes in shockingly human poses. Through March 7.

• CHINATOWN COFFEE COMPANY read more ›
  (475 H St NW. Tel. 202-559-7656)
  chinatowncoffee.com
  Caffeine-addicts wandering out of Penn Quarter happy hours no longer have to worry about finding their fix. The espresso masters at this artisan bean bar offer an unbeatable brew from Chicago’s Intelligentsia beans. $
• LOST DOG CAFÉ read more ›
  (2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA. Tel. 703-553-7770)
  lostdogcafe.com
  This mural-splashed, kid-friendly, pet rescuesupporting restaurant serves creative deli sandwiches (try Billy’s Philly), as well as one of the most extensive craft beer bottle selections in Arlington. $
• LOUISIANA KITCHEN & BAYOU BAR read more ›
  (4907 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD. Tel. 301-652-6945)
  louisianabethesda.com
  It may not be on the bayou, but this New Orleans-inspired kitchen features authentic Creole and Cajun dishes, like shrimp po’ boys. $
• SOU’WESTER read more ›
  (1330 Maryland Ave SW. Tel. 202-787-6868)
  mandarinoriental.com/washington
  This new Southern-inspired concept restaurant offers swanky homestyle fare in a farmhouse atmosphere. Try the blackened bluefi sh with Cajun rice. $$
• SOCIAL RESTAURANT read more ›
  (1400 Meridian Place NW. Tel. 202-797-1100)
  social14.com
  This Columbia Heights bistro, lounge and bar is as eclectic as its neighborhood, serving dishes that fuse Asian, Jamaican, Creole, Mexican and Italian flavors. The family roomstyle interior has a cozy, casual feel. $$
• BIBIANA OSTERIA-ENOTECA read more ›
  (1100 New York Avenue NW. Tel. 202-216-9550)
  bibianadc.com
  Designed to conjure a glossy Milanese environment, this regal roost features contemporary Italian cuisine. The dishes are chock full of cured meats, artisan cheeses and various ragus. $$$

• MIDTOWN LOFT read more ›
  (1219 Connecticut Ave NW. Tel. 202-466-7529)
  midtownloftdc.com
  This dress code-free, beach dive-inspired “entertainment parlor” goes high and low ,with buckets of Corona and $300 bottle service.
• GAZUZA read more ›
  (1629 Connecticut Ave NW. Tel. 202-667-5500)
  latinconcepts.com/gazuza
  Part sleek sushi lounge, part cocktail bar, this spot offers ceviche, mojitos and flavored hookahs in a building full of patios and slammin’ DJs.
• PX read more ›
  (728 King St, Alexandria, VA. Tel. 703-299-8384)
  eamonnsdublinchipper.com
  One of the driving forces in the classic cocktail movement, “Liquid Savant” Todd Thrasher has created a haven for cocktails and conversation at this Golden Age-inspired speakeasy. The entrance is marked by a blue light.
• THE BARKING DOG read more ›
  (4723 Elm St, Bethesda, MD. Tel. 301-654-0022)
  thebarkingdogonline.com
  This friendly neighborhood establishment offers cheap beer, deep-fried munchies and a place for regulars and visitors to congregate comfortably. Weeknights feature salsa lessons and other social activities.
• SCIENCE CLUB read more ›
  (1136 19th St NW. Tel. 202-775-0747)
  www.scienceclubdc.com
  This multilevel social laboratory has discovered the formula for a perfect upscale lounge: one part retro-futuristic funk, two parts hippie surroundings and one part vegetarian-friendly nibbles.

• LINGANORE WINECELLARS AND BERRYWINE PLANTATIONS read more ›
  (13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, MD. Tel. 301-831-5889)
  linganore-wine.com
  This 230-acre country estate offers free tours and tastings featuring a wide selection of fruit, honey and dessert wines.
• THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON read more ›
  (309 Main St, Washington, VA. Tel. 540-675-3800)
  www.theinnatlittlewashington.com
  Established in 1978, this Shenandoah Valley/ Blue Ridge retreat offers Chef Patrick O’Connell’s Mobil Five Star-, AAA Five Diamondand James Beard Award-winning cuisine.

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Fun Fact!
The famous red phone that’s depicted in many movies isn’t actually in the Oval Office. It’s in the Pentagon.