Setting up a date can be nerve racking. Do you play it safe and go for dinner? Do you get adventurous and go bar hopping? Luckily for you, however you decided to play it, Washington, D.C. has plenty to do. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee at a hip coffee joint or taking in the local art scene, you’ve got plenty of options to make your date interesting.
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar: Coffee purists, take note. Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar is a small, unassuming shop tucked away on a side street in Dupont Circle. The coffeehouse offers superbly brewed, single-origin coffee, and is famous for its flat white. The flat white is the Aussie’s interpretation of the latte, utilizing microfoam poured over espresso. Filter also bans laptops, so it’s a great place to go for a delicious cup of joe and quiet conversation.
American Art Museum: After grabbing a bite at one of the many restaurants located in Penn Quarter, head over to the American Art Museum to check out it’s world famous collection of fine art. The museum conveniently shares space with the National Portrait Gallery, giving you more art bang for your buck. The museum is currently offering a retrospective on Korean-born artist Nam June Paik, who is renowned for his multimedia art installations. But the exhibit is only going until August 11th, so get while the getting is good.
Ben’s Chili Bowl: When you think “date food,” chili probably doesn’t come to mind. But the scrumptious chili found at Ben’s Chili Bowl will make you change your mind. Located on U Street in a renovated silent movie house, the restaurant offers the greatest chili in the state. After picking out what delicious dish you want to dig into, slip into one of the booths and enjoy some old school R&B from the jukebox.
Bistro Cacao: Delicious, authentic French cuisine located conveniently mere steps away from the Capital. This charming little Bistro offers a wide assortment of French fare, such as grilled quail and escargots. Once you’ve finished dinner, try one of their fantastic pastries or espressos. With ambient mood lighting and a romantic interior, it’s a great choice for a nice, romantic date.
Go skating: Sometimes, you just can’t beat the classics. Lace up your ice skates and hit the rink at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden. The rink is surrounded by a path lined with beautiful sculptures, setting the scene perfectly for a romantic skate date.
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