https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 11:33:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations/page/2#post-2332600 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 16:07:34 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2332600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: thanks! Thanks to this thread I took the walk up to the Portrait museum. This place is great!! </p> [attach=1506/15/nwqtcm.600x600.image.jpeg] [attach=1506/15/nwqtcn.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations/page/2#post-2332469 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 09:49:20 +0000 Happygal 2332469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Smithsonian museums and the zoo are free! Weekends at this time are likely to be pretty busy, so with limited time, I'd stick to strolling around on the National Mall. I love the Lincoln Memorial--people say you can see Robert E. Lee carved into Lincoln's head. The Arlington National Cemetery is near the Lincoln Memorial, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations/page/2#post-2332439 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 08:54:22 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2332439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: I only have half a day. I land today at 1pm. I wasn't thinking I would have time for a museum. But if there was one what would you pick? How much does it cost? From this thread it looks like the portrait gallery is popular? </p> <p>I should have great weather so even walking around would be nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations/page/2#post-2332250 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:22:32 +0000 Happygal 2332250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I don't know if it's the best (depends on time of day, etc.), but it's very easy. Uber is great up there, too. Will you get to go to any museums? I'm jealous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations/page/2#post-2332221 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:36:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2332221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: I think so. Is that the best way to get over to the national Mall and stuff? I was going to look into it but more than likely just do an uber. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations/page/2#post-2332211 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:28:15 +0000 Happygal 2332211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Nice--I have family in Arlington. Will you be near a metro stop? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-2332190 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:00:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2332190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pancakes: @Happygal: I'm actually staying in Arlington. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-2332189 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:59:23 +0000 Happygal 2332189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Cafe Milano! Have fun-I love that city. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-2332159 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:06:26 +0000 Pancakes 2332159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: What area will you be staying in? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-2332153 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:57:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2332153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump for any updates? I head up there tomorrow and have a half day Saturday night and several evenings for dinners! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-750642 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:04:34 +0000 ineebee 750642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: Great recommendations!!</p> <p>I'll offer another vote for market/cafe Society Fair and Majestic Cafe for lunch.</p> <p>Majestic is one of my favorites. I can't think of another place with the quality of service and food for the low price point they offer. Fabulous, fabulous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-750473 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:13:36 +0000 sweetooth 750473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: I forgot to mention Brabo Tasting Room too - it is DEElicious! :)</p> <p>Meeting up would be so fun - but I figured since it was a short trip for you two that I wouldn't impose. And especially now that I know it's your first anniversary! Keep me posted if you're ever in the area again though. I'm still planning on making a trip down to the Richmond area this year too. I'll be seeking out food recs from you! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-750408 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:54:33 +0000 mediagirl 750408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One big suggestion I have is use the metro! It's very easy to use - they use colors to designate what line you are on. There is no eating or drinking on it, though (helps keep it clean!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-750389 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:45:20 +0000 Happygal 750389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for these suggestions! All the food recs have made me hungry.</p> <p>@Sweetooth: I would say we should meet up, but somehow I don't think my husband would agree with this plan for our first anniversary. Another time though--I'll keep my eyes open for another DC Bee meetup! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-748046 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:30:36 +0000 sweetooth 748046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: Great location shift :) That's my neighborhood! And what a fantastic gift - Restaurant Eve is a treat! I still have yet to dine there for dinner, but lunch was divine.</p> <p>Here are some more suggestions:</p> <p>- Saturday AM farmer's market at Market Square: It's just fun to walk around even if you don't buy anything! It goes until 12 - so if you make it to the area before lunch you might catch it!<br /> - Alexandria Cupcake is delicious if you're still interested in cupcakes.<br /> - Society Fair is also a fun stop. It's by the same owners as Restaurant Eve. Yummy sandwiches! It's a gourmet market and a restaurant. So you could also stop there on your way out to have some munchies for the road.<br /> - All of King Street is fun to walk up and down - and just see what catches your eye for places to eat<br /> - I agree with @Lozza about the Torpedo Art Factory, it's a fun place to explore and sometimes even see artists at work in their studios.<br /> - Another good spot is Majestic Cafe<br /> - There's always a few chain spots that are good if you want to pop in for a simple bite: Le Pain Quotidien, La Madeleine - both yummy breakfast spots in my opinion.<br /> - There's a Paper Source and a yummy pizza place next door, Pizzeria Paradiso...mmmm!</p> <p>Have a great time! Let me know if you have any more questions! :)</p> <p>Also - Cheesetique that was mentioned is in Del Ray, not right down there in Old Town Alexandria. But it's not far away from there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-748038 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:20:13 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 748038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: we are just missing you! I get in on 5.17! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-748034 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:13:53 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 748034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: twice. May 2-7th and then again May 13-15. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-748030 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:09:38 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 748030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: when? I'll be there too!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-747955 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:04:13 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 747955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a timely thread as I'll be in DC twice in May! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-747909 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:09:47 +0000 Lozza 747909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: Oooh, I've been wanting to try Restaurant Eve!<br /> The other restaurant in Alexandria I've been wanting to try is Vermilion, and they do brunch on weekends, so that could be an option.<br /> Plus there are tons of spots around the waterfront area- you could easily just walk around and pick whatever looks good.<br /> Also on the waterfront is the Torpedo Factory Art Center, which is kind of cool.<br /> I also think Cheesetique is fun- it's a cheese shop that also has a cafe that does brunch, and while I've never had their brunch, I've done cheeses and other stuff there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-747821 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:31:30 +0000 Happygal 747821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi gals! Our location has shifted slightly to Alexandria. We got a very generous gift certificate to Restaurant Eve, and we wanted to be able to eat like little piggies and easily roll back to our hotel.</p> <p>So our plan now is to head to Alexandria on Saturday, have lunch and explore, then head back on Sunday afternoon. Any recommendations for lunch/breakfast spots and things to do in that area? Thanks! I'll be keeping your recommendations for D.C proper next time I make it that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-523297 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:33:52 +0000 Mrs. Cowgirl 523297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: let's do it!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-522441 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:03:10 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 522441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@weagle: My husband actually just applied for a job with Deloitte in DC... it would be amazing if he got it, but my impression is that it's super competitive. But we're trying -- it is a beautiful place :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-522418 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:57:32 +0000 Weagle 522418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: Yes! That sounds like a great plan :)</p> <p>@keepcalmcarrie: Move! I'm always trying to get people to move here :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-522327 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:39:17 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 522327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE DC. We'd actually like to move there at some point, if possible... but for now we just visit whenever we can. Dupont Circle is a great area to stay in.</p> <p>I love Old Ebbitt Grill -- I personally think the food is good, the atmosphere is awesome, and when I booked a reservation one year for my husband's bday they surprised us and had the manager take us up on the roof to see the amazing view. So they have my loyalty every time we're in town.</p> <p>Founding Farmers is great. Tono Sushi is not expensive and super tasty. Oyamel is pricey but excellent. We love to eat, by the way :)</p> <p>And I don't think you can go wrong with the Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonians. I've always wanted to go to the Holocaust Museum but haven't yet. The tours of Capitol Hill are cool too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-522289 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:25:59 +0000 sweetooth 522289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of great suggestions here! I'll add a few more for your consideration :)<br /> - Portrait Gallery atrium - definitely worth the visit<br /> - Teaism is a nice place to grab a light bite close to the Portrait Gallery<br /> - I love the Hirshhorn Museum - and the walk is reasonable from the Portrait Gallery<br /> - ALSO close to the Portrait Gallery and worth seeing is the National Building Museum. They have a great tour that is worth the time. But it's also an amazing building to see and the gift shop is one of the best!<br /> - As for cupcakes - Georgetown Cupcake is tasty when the line is short :)<br /> - Can you tell that I think you should keep the Portrait Gallery on your list of things to do? :) Have fun! And definitely look into the local event calendar to make sure you don't plan your visit around a crazy time. Unless you like the crazy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-522255 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:15:37 +0000 Lozza 522255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Cowgirl: @Weagle:<br /> Next DC-area Hellobee meetup at Eastern Market for blueberry buckwheat pancakes and raspberry lemonade? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-522232 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:09:54 +0000 Lozza 522232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are tons of places to get falafel in DC, but I'm not sure about the best, or even "great"- lots of people like Amsterdam Falafel in Adams Morgan, which is walking distance to Dupont, albeit kind of a long walk.<br /> DC is also known for having great Ethiopian (there are several options around U Street, and a good place on the H street corridor), and there's good Salvadorean food too, though my favorites are in kind of random and inconvenient spots so I'm not a good person to ask about that).<br /> Ben's Chili Bowl is iconic (for, um, chili. and such.)<br /> And the Mitsitam Cafe at the National Museum of the American Indian is generally regarded as being the best of the inside-a-museum cafe options.<br /> If embassies sound fun to you, even if you don't come for the open houses, many of them also host events or concerts or film series or wine tastings; if there's a particular country you have an interest in, check out their embassy page (or related organizations, like the Alliance Francaise) to see what they have going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-520716 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:37:01 +0000 Happygal 520716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for all these great recommendations! It seems like we could spend all our time just eating. And I would be okay with that. I will embarrass my husband if we see anyone famous. Doesn't matter if I even like the person--I just get star struck like that.</p> <p>Please tell me I can get a great falafel at the Eastern market...or somewhere...anywhere! There are none in my hometown. </p> <p>I saw that in May the European embassies will be open. Great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washington-dc-recommendations#post-520271 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:18:13 +0000 AprilK 520271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stayed in Dupont Circle in May of last year and really loved it. It was a great area to walk around and close to pretty much everything. The best rec I got was to eat at Citronelle in Georgetown but to eat in the bar b.c their restaurant is set up as a multi-course fixed price menu.... it was amazing. I wish I could eat there every day. They had great gin and tonics, I think they actually made their tonic in house? Crazy awesome. :) </p>