Its my partners birthday today and I wanted to get him something sweet and delicious that was apart…read morefrom the gift that I got him. He is very much a chocolate conosoir and pretty much any type of chocolate candy would make him happy. I thought about getting the chocolate covered pecans because I know that he purchased those about a month ago and was eating them like they were nothing. They simply weigh those and would serve them in a plastic bag. Instead of that, I decided on an expensive chocolate assortment that came in a beautiful box. That seemed more like a gift than just chocolates in a plastic bag. The person behind the counter was very nice and kind of explained about the various types of chocolates that were included in the assortment. I am looking forward to a special birthday night with him.

The chocolate is delicious but the service sucks and I think I was grossly overcharged. $50 for 10…read morepieces of chocolate. Small, quaint shop.

Hi. I attended a wine and chocolate tasting event hosted by the International Club in DC…read more Chocolate house is such a cute place. The staff were very friendly. The back area was where the event was hosted and it's cozy. The parking in the area is limited.

Wonderful Selection!!! Worth the visit!! Excellent for small gifts for family and friends!!!read more

I was in town this weekend with Family and we initially were in the mood for Paul- the French…read morepastry shop that has several locations in the area. Unfortunately, the location in DC has permanently closed and we were still very much in the mood for some pastries... my cousin who is French has previously sang the praises of this Lil French pastry shop, so of course I had to give it a try. I am so happy that I did because I truly believe that I have stumbled upon my new favorite pastry shop in the area! Upon walking in the smell of croissants and almonds and sweet, sweet delicacies filled my nostrils. I basically became the human version of Remy from ratatouille inhaling a delicious bouillabaisse simmering on the stove top for hours....seeing colors and flavors so bright and intoxicating I simply had to have it I walked in and my eyes were instantly attracted to so many delicious options from classics like Palmiers and Napoleons to some unique flavor combos I've never tried before combined like raspberry and pistachio. Of course, I decided to grab a little bit of everything to make an accurate assessment as a YELP Elite should!! My favorite hands-down was the Berry Millefuille. The way the pastry crumbled in my mouth with every bite, combined with the tart, fresh raspberries, and thick flavorful custard.... Was worth every penny. Honorable mentions go to the peach rosemary tart, which was so unique with the added botanical of rosemary with some fresh sweet peach slices on top and a very crunchy tart base. We all enjoyed everything we purchased! I also ordered one of their seasonal specialties, the rosemary latte with skim milk and iced. The flavors were so uniquely crafted to where you could taste everything but everything combined together for the perfect sip. The ladies who greeted us at the cash register were so patient, so kind, and so understanding of my excitement and difficulty deciding and they even helped me add on a little chocolate happy birthday rectangle to the pastry I purchased for my husband! Without a doubt, this is only the first of the many times I will visit the establishment. It was so authentic, so delicious and passed all the vibe checks even from the French side of the family. I was told I have to return when they first open to have a fresh croissant and a fresh baguette that is on par with what you would have in Paris. Even the items in the fridge were made in France and were delicious fruit nectars that were very unique- we purchased a passionfruit nectar that didn't even make it past the doors before we had completely inhaled it and purchased a lychee nectar for later. I am so excited to have learned about this establishment and believe me when I say you must run, not walk, to experience it for yourself. Note- The dine in area inside the establishment is limited to a couple small tables. Definitely not equipped for large parties and a couple outdoor seatings right outside.

It was time for an overdue coffee catch up with one of my girlfriends - and what better place to…read morehang out than Dupont Circle? It was a beautiful summer afternoon in the DMV area - the low-humidity and happy-sunshine type of day when your hair doesn't frizz, and you would be just as happy sitting indoors or outdoors because the weather was perfectly cooperative. We found ourselves at Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, which was teeming with people - line out of the door, small space, tiny tables, indoor and outdoor seating, first come first served. We snagged seating indoors and soaked in the laid back European vibes. We had our delicious coffees - mercifully served in proper ceramic cups and some sweet treats. Would definitely be back - perhaps in the morning because I hear that the croissants are supposed to be on point!

They have a huge selection of imported chocolates, as well as, a lot of great gift ideas here…read more That was the main reason why I came here this morning. I really waited until the last minute to get a gift for a long term colleague of over twenty years who is retiring today. The gentleman was very helpful in explaining the various types of chocolate decadence that they have, and he gave me the prices as well. They don't actually post the prices here. The medium sized box of chocolate covered strawberries that I purchased was nearly $50. I think the main reason for the pricey chocolate is their location being only a block away from the White House and also because most of the chocolate is imported. I'm sure the tariffs now has increased the price by a lot. The one reason why I did not give this place five stars was that they opened over an hour later than what is posted on the door.

Their website was closed for the day but they took my order by phone 7 PM on Valentines day and…read moredelivered it to a DC hotel by 930 PM. Chocolates and zany flowers! They would not take a tip by phone so here is a review instead. And the zany flowers, which look like they are from that planet in the Avatar movie.

Staff members are friendly, however they're pricing currently doesn't match their quality flowers…read morethey're offering. Recently, they've increased their prices for sub-par flowers on their Congressional level, and their quality keeps dropping, their flowers are insufficiently cured, they're in a Rush which allows inproper flavor, scent, and quality. Currently, I wouldn't recommend this so-called revitalized Smoke Shop. They're selfish, greedy, and involved in bad business. Grade: D -

My favorite dispensary in DC! Everyone here is very helpful, welcoming and informed if you ever…read morehave any questions. Great selection of products and different flavors every week. Many different pricing options, they give extra goodies when you're a member I highly recommend.

Definitely should have read the reviews. I paid $14.99 for a 1 hour delivery. Had I known that the…read moredelivery was going to take almost 3 hours I would not have placed an order. They gave me the run around, it's false advertisement if you ask me. I am not happy with them at all. First and last time ordering online for a 1 hour delivery. It's just theft at this point.

I walked in at about 2pm and needed same day berries and he told me to order online so I do wish I…read morecould just have ordered and paid with them! But it was quick nonetheless, I finished placing my order about 2:09pm and he started on it right away (even though his system didn't reflect the order yet) for me even though the soonest pick up time online was 3pm. I really appreciated his sense of urgency and convenience for me, he had me out the door by 2:29pm. I was so grateful I was able to do this during my lunch break and that he was so pleasant and kind! Will come back next time :)

Ok this place is FUN! I went on a whim and was able to get a table for 1 for an hour before the…read morenext group came in. Luckily the menu isn't huge, so it was pretty easy to pick what I wanted and make the time work. The decor is so cool! The had a ton of fake plants and lemons outside and it was a great vibe. It was like 95 out which is WAY too hot for me, but the outdoor patio had a ton of fans, including one blowing directly on me, so I actually thought it was lovely. I started with a cucumber drink that was fun and unusual. I also got the crispy artichokes which were flavorful and great, but definitely a dish to share and not eat alone. For my main, I did the lobster risotto. SO GOOD! It's very rich and again, wish I would have shared with someone. The servers were great- it was a super busy night and they all helped and supported each other well so that nobody was left hanging. Would love to return!

Residents Cafe was my first stop during DC's Winter Restaurant Week! I got the:…read more - Cauliflower nuggets (smoked onion Parmesan dip, pickled shishito peppers, za'atar, honey): Overall, I enjoyed this appetizer. The portion size was surprisingly large, the cauliflower crunchy, nice contrast from the picked peppers and creamy dip. Only thing is the dip was sweeter than I expected. - Lemon risotto (lemon gremolata, sautéed arugula, pomegranate seeds, brown butter, Parmesan): Tbh I'm not a fan of lemon-forward dishes, but this was the only vegetarian option. I appreciated that the arugula and pomegranate cut through the citrus a little. - Basque cheesecake (passion fruit sauce, ras el hanout): Loved this! I'm already a big passion fruit girlie, but the cheesecake was creamy and pleasantly spiced. Ofc, we made a reservation for the famed covered patio. With the wintry decoration, it was absolutely beautiful. Service was fast and friendly. 8/10 would recommend!

This place is old school. I lived in DC over 20 years ago and this place was still here. I made no…read moremoney at that time. So I never made it to this spot. Flash forward to today. My partner and I were in the neighborhood and I was like, let's go here. It was a place that always seemed so fancy when I was barely making enough for rent. The restaurant is not flashy. It's quirky inside with antiques, statues and decorations scattered throughout. We ended up getting a seat on the patio since it was such a gorgeous night. The host was nice about my indecisiveness, and sat us at a table that was technically for 4, but it wasn't a busy night. The wine list wasn't the greatest. But the food was very tasty. The complimentary bread was just so so, a little dry. But the entrees were really good. We got the Caesar salad, risotto with shrimp and the bolognese sauce over rigatoni. Portions were fairly small for the price point. But we joked, it was good for portion control. I'm glad we finally made it to this spot. It is a very nice, neighborhood spot.

We had reservations for 10 people and they had this great little nook upstairs that fit us all very…read morenicely. Service was excellent. Now onto the food. I had the Cacio e pepe which was one of the very best I have ever had (Italy included) . Sampling some of the other dishes like the lamb and pasta as well the seafood pasta. All incredible. They have amazing homemade ice cream as well as an excellent tiramisu. The owner came in at one point to check on us which was very much appreciated. Just a great night !!

I have been with Groupon for over 15 years. I purchased a getaway and Groupon did not honor my…read moreGroupon selevt 10%off .I tried to get my money back and they told me Groupon bucks was all I coulg get and then I tried to cancel my trip and go witht the resort directly because it was the same amount and they would not give me my refund either. Horrible upper managment and support staff was not better. I will NEVER purchase from here again because they do not honor thier word. I was told by thier staff that if I was not satisfied that I would be able to get a complete refund back to my card by 11/23/24 and here is it 8/28 and they are telling me NO. They will not have to worry about me givng them gooe reveiws or telling any moreof my contacts about howgood they WERE!!! Horrible way to treat a long time valued customer who has spent thousands of dolllares with them.

Took the chocolate tour in Georgetown today. I'm sorry the other reviewers were not happy with…read moretheir tours. I received this as a gift from my bro and it was a Groupon deal. My hubby and I really enjoyed it! We arrived 20 mins early and the guy checking us in said that the tour may start early, but looking at his check in list, it seemed like it was bc almost everyone had arrived. There were 2 separate grps & only 20 ppl in ea grp. At 1st I was bummed that the 6 stops weren't places that were only choc, but it ended up being a great experience, getting a taste of other things with chocolate in it, like bread, cupcakes, caramels, and fudge, as well as chocolate bars and bon bons. We also enjoyed our guide, Linda. She was bubbly (but not sickingly), knowledgeable about the area and our stops, careful about getting us to our destination safely, and good about moving us along but not rushing us. Only complaint....1 of our stops was closed for the thanksgiving weekend. Great Food Tour should've either checked with each stop bc if the holiday, and the closed stop should've notified the tour company. We weren't made aware of the closure until near the end.

Since I happened to be in Georgetown, I stopped by Sprinkles to taste the famous cupcakes I often…read morehear about. I purchased the vanilla cupcake with sprinkles. While the cupcake (albeit a little smooshed during transport, lol) was tasty, I felt the size of the cupcake was a bit small (at least considering the price). I might come back to try different flavors, since the flavor selections at Sprinkles seem to be very popular.

Gluten Free Red Velvet... enough said. Felt like it was…read moremeant to be for me to be there that day. They have other GF flavors too but this one is coveted for me right alongside carrot cake. Everyone does the bland chocolate and vanilla, but it's the specialty flavors us GF folks really want! We can get chocolate and vanilla cupcakes from virtually any grocery store now. Thanks for doing more! My only qualm is that they have more GF flavors available per day! That way folks can really get more than 1-2.