I recently got a chance to sample Black Pearl Tarts at an event that I attended and what can I say…read more-- I'm hooked! Everything is tastier when it looks good and is bite sized and this my friend is a check, check and a check! The owner elevates tarts into one sophisticated bite using seasonal ingredients and beautiful flourishes like sprinkled covered marshmallows or edible flowers. If sugar ain't your thing you can check out their savory flavors as well -- sweet potato hummus? Yes please! The crust is hearty and the perfect foil to the sweet, sweet insides. Perfect for cocktail parties and they take orders online so you never have to talk to a human person (sorry, I'm an anti social hobbit who just wants to live on tarts). Definitely check this local business out!

Black Pearl recently provided red wine and fruit compote tarts topped with sweet goat cheese and…read morepoached pears for an event I attended. I was stunned. It's actually worth talking about their appearance before I get to the experience of eating them: On the table, their products look elegant--striking without being intrusive or gaudy. They set a great mood. These are some of the best-presenting tarts I've ever seen. I can't vouch for their full line of products, as the only tart on offer was the Mulled Fruit & Goat Cheese, but it was shockingly well-thought-out: Every texture at play in the tart--firm, crumbly shell; jammy compote; smooth sweet cheese; crisp poached pears--kept its distinct profile throughout the evening. Coming to them later in the night didn't result in a soggy crust, limp fruit or runny compote, and the textures recombining in your mouth were a delight. Of course texture doesn't mean much if it isn't backed up by flavor, and so I saved the best for last. As I mentioned above, it's obvious that everything about this dessert was carefully considered, and considered with excellent judgment, at that. Every element was in balance, announcing itself clearly on the tongue without overwhelming the other notes: The mild cookie-ness of the crust, the deep mulled wine in the compote, the sweet tang of the goat cheese--this was a joy to eat. Full disclosure: Black Pearl is operated by Christina Marie. I do know Christina personally--we have a number of close mutual friends, though I don't know her terribly well. I'm writing this review because Black Pearl is a local start-up whose food really impressed me, not as a personal favor to someone I know.

This place is located in Union Market, in a corner stall. I had the cinnamon streusel doughnut. It…read morewas delightful! It was light and had a good, but not too overpowering flavor, and it was overly sweet. It tasted like a real doughnut made with good ingredients. The price point of the doughnuts reflects the quality of the ingredients. The owner is very nice and happy to explain the various flavors if you asked. He was very helpful! He told me that if you want the popular flavors, try to get there before 1pm because they sell out, as you can see in one of the photos. Enjoy your life and treat yourself to a Handcraft Doughnut!

Really high-quality and thoughtfully curated flavors…read more When we ordered the banana cream, they had to check if it was still in stock which was a cheeky sign on how tasty the donuts are. Our donut was light and fluffy, with a creme infused with real banana. You can tell that they are being thoughtful on their approach to artisanal donuts, and it really shows up in how they elevate this classic dessert. Its rare to find donuts that balance complex flavors, sweetness level, and good crumb but all of those things are what make it distinct fom others, especially chain restaurant donuts. Of course, these are probably made the day of and ours was a large and substantial size. Its definitely a treat-yourself type of moment to commit to the price point, but we weren't disappointed. My take on high‑price‑point food in Union Market is simple: that's exactly where you'll find it. So once you let go of that once you enter, you have a more pleasureable experience by allowing yourself to indulge and try to find the thing that will really fulfill you. And they did that for me. Thank you beautiful ladies who helped me select my donut!

My friends and I went here for The Set, an R&B party that we all enjoyed! The party did not start…read moretil 10p that night and to start with parking, there is a garage locally that you can park at. It costs $40 for a flat rate and that was that; the walk in took maybe 4 minutes. I also wanted to highlight their parking situation because I frequently have a lot of parking issues when trying to access DC. But we walked inside, had an easy access to the event, and as the entered.. the vibes welcomed us! Great dj, great drinks, and great friends! I think I saw that these R&B events are monthly or continuously scheduled out, so if you love the vibes, go to Ivy City!

Found this place because it got a Bib Gourmand award and it did not disappoint. I shared the…read moresmoked fish platter and every bite was fantastic from the candied smoked salmon to the buttery lox and the smoked fish dip. The portions were huge and for o $30. Great value for the quality and amount of food given. My kiddos enjoyed the homemade chicken tenders and hand-cut crispy fries. My husband has a Reuben sandwich which was piled high with homemade pastrami. This place is nothing fancy but the wait staff was friendly and the smell of smoked meats filled the restaurant. I highly recommend you do yourself a flavor and check this place out!

Delicious, thick ice cream in Union Market. A lovely post dinner dessert, you can even get a tiny…read morecup if you are full but just want a little something sweet. I got a small cup of chocolate ice cream with rainbow sprinkles. The ice cream was almost too thick (I prefer more of a soft serve) and even the small cup was more expensive than I expected. Still super delish.

Best chocolate chip cookies I ever had. Were soft thin and the boneless kind. That's why i didn't…read moretake a picture they fell apart. Literally 10/10 i believe it was 2/$5 not bad because taste level top tier. Service was good and quick

Valentine's Day is around the corner~ and Dolcezza is offering new sweet February flavors for you…read moreand your loved one to treat yourself during this sweet month! I decided to swing by to the H Street location, so I could try the soft-serve as I've never had Dolcezza's soft-serve before (Not being available at all other locations yet). Here's all the new items for February that I got to try: Red Velvet Cake Gelato Passionfruit Mousse Gelato Red Velvet Sundae Passionfruit Sundae Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha Passion Matcha Soda Smooth, luscious gelato is calling your name, my favorites were the Red Velvet Sundae & Gelato, super tasty and rich flavors. The addition of red velvet cream cheese frosting + red velvet cake crumbs, really makes it taste like you're eating a cold but rich & SMOOTH helping of red velvet cake~ :) The Passionfruit drinks have two varieties: the Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha with milk, or the Passion Matcha Soda with soda water. I definitely enjoyed the Soda version more, it's not that sweet and more of a refreshing drink, I feel the flavors popped there and the milk version were a bit muted. Lastly I need to give a shout out to the staff, they are amazing here. So friendly and welcoming. As I saw them interacting with regulars & locals, the vibes were just warm and on-point, which is something we definitely need more of at these DC cafes during these trying times~

I had a great experience here and shoutout to Jon for making the experience so easy. I was able to…read moretry so many options. The Red Velvet Cake gelato is my favorite and I left with a pint of it. They have March specials going on: Banana Foster, Soft Serve Matcha, White Rabbit Sundae, & Grapefruit Campari.

stopped by for a show and had a great experience! The margarita and spicy paloma from the bar were…read moreboth excellent. I waited a little too long to grab a slice of pie this time, but I'll definitely be back to try it next round. Everyone working here was professional, polite, and kept the vibe positive. The venue has a large, well-lit patio in the back, plenty of bar seating, and good space around the stage for viewing. Thanks for a great night!

great pie and music…read more Cool H street spot. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Always try to get birthday cakes from here. Flavor is always on point, frosting is not insanely…read moresweet, and I find that the cake is relatively light (I.e. not dense). There are an assortment of other desserts, as well.

I am from Scottsdale and was coming into town for my son's wedding. This was just a low key civil…read moreceremony before the big bash. I searched Yelp extensively and settled on the bakers lounge. I called and spoke to the owner Katherine, explaining the situation. I told her that my you son and his husband have sophisticated palates and I left everything up to her. Katherine took care of everything and delivered the cake to the restaurant we were dining at. After dinner the beautiful cake appeared at our table and the grooms were really surprised. We have eaten a lot of really good cake but this cake was extraordinary. Pistachio cake with homemade raspberry and the most luscious buttercream. It was the perfect end to a lovely day. Thanks Katherine for making the day even more special

Anybody who knows me knows I love a good cookie. I was on my way out when I saw Bee J's Cookies. I…read morehopped in line immediately. There was only one person in front of me but the transaction was SO SLOW. I patiently waited my turn but a quick acknowledgment or eye contact from the person at the register would have gone such a long way. I ordered a chocolate chip cookie for myself and a snickerdoodle for my daughter. Both cookies were tasty. I had my eyes on the s'mores cookie so that'll be at the top of my list on the next trip.

Third stop on the cookie excursion in D.C. I took a chocolate chip cookie and a snickerdoodle…read morecookie with me. Both were a let down. The snickerdoodle was okay, but I have had far better. The flavors didn't come through for both cookies. The chocolate chip cookie was flat also and missing the key ingredients that make a chocolate chip cookie great like brown sugar. I didn't think it would be this challenging to find a good solid cookie.

Amazing cookies and ice cream that Cookie Monster loves. I used to get them by my work at the US…read moreDepartment of Education which was a job that sadly came to an end due to the RIFs. The staff was nice to give me and my wife a free ice cream cookie sandwich to share, either due to me sharing that or the fact there was a family picnic at the park next to this food hall. We ended up getting their cookie socks as a thank you. Looking forward to returning here and/or visiting their other locations or trucks.

Great customer service. It's in like a mini food hall, ambiance okay I guess. Cookies are good as…read morehell, but I had a chocolate chip cookie ice cream sand which and one snicker doodle. The cookies again are good, but ice cream is BAD, soft serve. So it makes it almost impossible to enjoy without it melting, I was left with melted ice cream. Will go back for cookies online. If you want a decent sandwich, go elsewhere.

My husband and I came here to try the food, since it's #31 on Washingtonian's 2026 list of 100 best…read morerestaurants. I can tell you that a full meal is doable here even though it is mainly a bar. Given the tiny space and bar-only seating, it is not comfortable to stay too long, but we did enjoy the various dishes. We got everything on the menu except for the chip & the tomato dishes, ordered a drink each, and the bill came out to $175 (there is a 20% automatic gratuity, which the server pointed out to us). While we were there, we were the only ones to eat a full meal. We clocked an hour, while others didn't stay as long as we did. The confit duck leg was our least favorite dish; we didn't think the flavors worked well together. We really loved the pan de playa (crab sandwich)! Desserts were yummy. I had the most expensive drink at $22- Summers, Horses, Dreams. It was sweet, just how I like my drinks, but the glass seemed small. My husband had the Ni de aqui ni de alla, and he approved of it. There's a $10 per person deposit when booking reservations. The deposit goes toward your final bill, but you forfeit it if you're a no-show. They didn't have a phone number on their website (or Yelp or Google), so I was nervous when we were going to be late, but I was relieved they texted us when we were 15 minutes late to ask if we still planned to show.

This is an elite bar in Washington DC. I'm glad it got a Michelin Select recognition because…read morebetween the vibes, interior, drink/food, and experience overall, it's really up there. Made a reservation perhaps 2 weeks ahead of time. When I arrived, I got escorted to my seat upstairs where it was a lot more quiet than the first floor. We got a friendly server who walked us through the entire food and drinks menu. I ended up getting the Run Bing with Nai Nai drink + the tamale + crab sandwich. While it took 20ish minutes to get what we ordered, I admired the interior. There's also a small bathroom on the first floor. When everything finally came, I devoured the food + highly enjoyed my drink. Probably a Top 10 cocktail I've ever had dare I say. I will highly recommend everyone to get my drink. The crab sandwich is also a major standout. If you ever want to think about coming here, be sure to book a reservation in advance!