Botanica Boricua

We recently booked a private class here to propose to my partner, and I can't express how wonderful…read moreour experience was. From the moment we reserved the class, they were incredibly accommodating. Mr.Saif and his family went above and beyond to help me plan all the logistics, ensuring that everything was perfect! The class itself was incredible! We learned the art of tempering chocolate and created delicious treats. It was a fun experience that we all thoroughly enjoyed. This is a perfect date, a great spot for a proposal, and a must-visit for any chocolate lover. Thank you for helping us create a memory that will last a lifetime!

Apicius, a first century Roman gourmand, is attributed with the saying "We eat first with our…read moreeyes". In the world of gourmet chocolates, Artisan Confections separates itself from the competition by their visual appeal. The sea of browns and minuscule sprinkles and linear frostings creates ambiguity and indecisiveness within a box of ordinary chocolates, whereas when one opens a box of Artisan Confections, each handcrafted piece has a unique trademark artistic design and array of vivid color that will leave a lasting multi-sensory impression and the only ambiguity will be whether taste supersedes visuals.

Truffle Balls

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Criosho

5.0(1 review)

1.6 mi•Virginia Square

We celebrated our Mom's birthday with a wonderful asado from Los Crioshos. They offered dishes that…read moreaccommodated our carnivores, vegetarian, and vegan friends. Everybody left happy and raving about the food!

From the owner: Criosho is a novel way to experience a steakhouse in your own backyard. We bring the grill, high…read morequality cuts of meat, and all the ingredients to you, and grill on-site to create a special meal for you and your guests.

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Pork Ribs

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Wedding table set

Whole Foods Market

3.2(383 reviews)

1.8 mi•Clarendon

It has become part of my routine about twice a week to come here. I specifically come for the…read moreseafood. I usually get a different half pound of salmon and i am obsessed. I tried the dill marinated salmon and it has become one of my favorites. My friend who works in the seafood department is such a gem (I hate that i am blanking on his name), he is super helpful and always recommends the best fish to try; while just being a very happy person. I just got into making seafood so his suggestions were very helpful. There avocados are always perfect as well so I will usually get one or two of those to pair with my homemade salmon bowl. I recommend coming here for some great quality and affordable seafood.

This Whole Foods is poppin, went on a Friday afternoon and there were so many people. I imagine…read morepushing around a cart is difficult in his location. Why does it feel like this location runs out of stock? Was looking for sugar and shelves looked bare. Also the self check out lanes had really small and short shelves to place your items on.

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Thai Treasure

3.9(203 reviews)

1.8 mi•Virginia Square

We love this spot! Our favorites are the panang curry, drunken noodles and pad see ewe. I try to…read moreget a new appetizer each time I go, and they have so many to choose from. Food is quick and you can always get a table. They decorate for the holidays and it's very festive. Thursday is ladies night. They have a very good lunch special. Street parking is pretty easy.

If you are looking for an awesome place to celebrate the holidays, have a intimate date night, a…read moretasty girls night out, or just another option in lieu of cooking, Thai Treasure is a good choice. The food is amazing. I am a huge fan of the shrimp and chicken pad Thai. The drunken noodles and the Thai fried rice are also amazing. But, the home run for me is the service as well as the great cocktails! Happy eating!

Dining Room

Chef's Special Wing Zaab, available only on Wednesdays!!!

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Screwtop Wine Bar

4.1(416 reviews)

1.6 mi•Clarendon

Really enjoyed my visit to Screwtop Wine Bar in DC. The space has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere…read morethat works well for date nights, girls nights, or happy hour. The frozen cocktail flight was definitely the highlight for me -- getting to try an Espresso Martini, Strawberry Froze, Margarita, and Hugo Spritz all together was such a fun idea. Food wise, the Chicken Birria Nachos were flavorful and loaded, the Mahi Mahi Tacos were fresh, and the Grilled Cheese Sliders paired really well with the tomato coulis. Friendly staff, good drinks, and a fun overall experience. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a laid-back wine bar in DC with great cocktails and food.

The service, drinks, and food have been great here every time we've stopped by. They have a great…read moreselection of wine and bar condiments for sale as well. It can get a little loud and crowded inside during peak hours, but never uncomfortable. Perfect neighborhood wine bar with large shareable portions!

Wine tasting

Breakfast burrito

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Virginia Wine Flight

Williams-Sonoma

2.3(41 reviews)

1.8 mi•Clarendon

Unsure why this store has bad reviews but I went in and browsed around for fun and the guy working…read morethere asked if I needed help which I appreciated and then let me browse and do my own thing. The format of this store is smaller but it has the basics.

I see that there are a lot of tough reviews for customer service but my fiancé and I went in…read moretonight to collect ideas for a registry and the staff was so warm and welcoming. Anthony was so enthusiastic and excited for our wedding like he was a genuine friend, he had to leave early but left us a handwritten note for when we finished. We worked with the general manager Jonathan and he basically gave us a free seminar on all things cooking; he is incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic resource that we will lean on in the future, also wonderfully kind. To top it all off they gifted us free kitchen towels of our choice before we left as thanks for having a registry with them. I was amazed and truly touched that a chain store could still be like this in the days of e-commerce ruining it all. I wholeheartedly recommend stopping in this location!

Kitchen Towels

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November 2014

Good Food Company

3.7(7 reviews)

1.9 mi

I'm really happy I gave this place a second try. I tried a few years ago when they first opened and…read moredidn't like it at all. I went back recently and everything I had was great.

They cater my child's day care…read more Cheap carb loaded garbage. I wish they used fresh ingredients and stopped trying to get away with so much processed cheap stuff. I have recommended the daycare to change suppliers.

The burrata toast and jam was just right.

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The cider cream cheese donut was so good I forgot to take a picture when it was whole.

Thai Curry

3.8(496 reviews)

1.3 mi

Best food, I've had by far in a long time. Perfect portions…read moreand really delicious food, The only problem I have is the fact they give no utensils, even when I ordered them. Very frustrating. But so good that I just ate it with my fingers twice in a row.

I'm happy I gave this place a try! It looks like a little family-owned business which I always…read moreappreciate. If you are not gluten free- you can probably raise my rating to a 5 stars. They do advertise gluten free on their menu/offerings- and look how great the sticker is on my to go box! However, after eating it, I was having some slight symptoms as though I had been glutened- not my worst reaction, but definitely something. Perhaps it would be worthwhile to double check on cross contact (I don't always do that- though I'm a milder case of GF compared to some) or verifying it was tamari vs. soy sauce etc. ^Aside from this, I still enjoyed the meal!! I found it to be hot and fresh, particularly for carry out - and the service was fast and friendly. I may try this place again, but double check/verify some things with GF offerings first!

Crispy Taro Spring Rolls

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Hungry

3.9(17 reviews)

2.0 mi•Ballston

If you are looking to work for them, Don't! They sell you a dream..1st I was told clients and…read morechefs are in Chicago,that's lie! Also tell you , you'll have all these orders,that's a lie 1 or 2 orders a week..They send you off on these far rides which make you late to your clients and then they want to act like it's your fault cuz they're not doing their job the right way.. If you don't accept a order Dwayne gets mad and will literally take your other orders away from you just to punish you. (Bitch traits). He also sends you on bogus orders, like bringing sumone cookies cuz he fucked up..your using your gas and getting no tips because of his fuck up. (The least he could do is give you gas money). He's not even from Chicago so he doesn't understand Chicago's traffic cuz if he did he would tell these clients that we don't have enough time to make it back by their lunch,instead he makes us look bad ! Nobody stays because of this! Did you see their turnover rate.. I'm not downing All locations but the Chicago one is ran very poorly...O yea and he should be in the office everyday that there's orders instead he answering the phone from his bed

This service was so easy to set up, and use. It took me 8 mins to choose from a variety of foods, I…read moregot something everyone could enjoy, schedule a delivery and pay. I made a mistake with the delivery address and they made a quick change. The food showed up right on time, the delivery guy set it up and BAM! We were eating flavorful steak and chicken with two healthy sides. Check out the photos. I will definitely be using them again. The price point I selected this time was close to Chipolte but the food was made by a chef.

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Henry M.

4 years ago

The front lady was go nice with me I appreciate it she had a lots of clients but she still helped everyone I love that if she doesn't have the products she would try to find them for you in another day or she can replace them I just love her she was Hella nice read more

A.C. R.

710

6 years ago

This place is so fascinating and really cool. If you're interested in the esoteric, religious, or occult, definitely check this place out! The staff is so friendly and welcoming as well. read more

Nicole L.

2 years ago

If I could give it 0 stars I would, I wouldn't recommend coming to this store at all! the people who work here are not friendly at all they give off weird vibes read more

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