When David Santori first moved to DC, locals told him to avoid the Chinatown area at all costs. But these days, the city-loving explorer is drawn to the neighborhoods infectious vibe and growing foodie scene. “The vibe is just different from the rest of the city,” says the full-time consultant. “It’s definitely not a quiet […]
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The staycation you’ve been dying to take has arrived. The long awaited, trendy Line Hotel D.C. of Adams Morgan opened its doors at the start of 2018. Since then, D.C. royalty have been spotted frequenting the du jour hotel— including Michelle Obama. The Line Hotel D.C. Housed inside a 110-year old historic church, developers — a […]
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It’s been a long winter. Washingtonians are tired and cold. But nothing can stop the professionals of this city from the soul-warming and merry-making of St. Patrick’s Day. In retrospect, D.C. may not be the most Irish city in the US. We don’t dye our rivers green or close down our businesses. But the city […]
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