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Hey, there. At long last, bottomless brunch is no longer limited to weekends. It’s now an all-day, every day affair thanks to the new owners of Logan Tavern in Logan Circle. We’ll definitely be making reservations. What about you? |
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💫 Awesome things to do this month. |
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There's always a lot to do in the District and it's even better in the fall! From ghosts and ghouls, reopened museums, pop-up wineries and colorful murals, we've rounded up some of the best things to do right now, whether you're a local or just visiting. Act fact theatre lovers! Theatre Week ends its run of discounted performances soon National Museum of Women in the Arts reopens with a really BIG exhibit Practice your golf swing when Nats Park temporarily turns into a 9-hole golf course There'll be dancing in the streets with Porchfest SE edition and in Adams Morgan Learn the elements of mural making with renowned DC artist Aniekan Udofia Celebrate National Taco Day (evidently this is a thing) with a guided taco tour
So dress in layers and get ready for all the fun, frolic, food and foliage to be had this season! |
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👻 Who you gonna call? DC’s spookiest haunted houses. |
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DC is best known for being the center of politics in the United States but it’s definitely a contender for one of the most haunted places in the world. Tales of haunted houses and hotels, even a demon cat, are as plentiful as special interest lobbyists.
But are these ghostly stories true? Well, that's for you to decide.
But with Halloween approaching, what better way to celebrate than with a tour of some of the scariest places in the DMV, whether you believe the legends or not? But beware -- these haunted locations aren't for the faint of heart. |
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👀A look inside DC’s newest food hall: The Square. |
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Food hall fever persists in DC. The Square - D.C.’s newest food hall – opened earlier this month on K Street NW, almost taking up a whole block.
The globe-trotting food destination brings food from around the world together under one roof. The food hall is operated by former minibar chef and José Andrés Group creative director Rubén García and Richie Brandenburg, who helped create DC food halls Union Market and La Cosecha. Both chefs will run several of their own restaurant concepts within the space.
The hall’s initial opening includes six vendors and a 42-seat atrium bar. There will be multiple openings staggered throughout the fall. |
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Atrium Bar by Beverage Director Owen Thompson. This will be market’s central watering hole for cocktails, wine, and beer. Brasa by García. Devour Spanish street food off an open flame. Cashion’s Rendezvous by Ann Cashion and John Fulchino. The stall will vend oysters, crab cakes, and strong drinks. Jamón Jamón by García. Expect hand-cut jamón ibérico and cheeses as well as croquetas and charcuterie. Junge’s by Brandenburg and García. Enjoy tasty sweets such as churros and soft serve. Taqueria Xochi by Teresa Padilla and Geraldine Mendoza. The U Street restaurant that serves Mexican dishes such as birria, tacos guisados, and street tacos, gets a second location. Yaocho by John Mooney. The Bidwell chef will offer Polynesian-inspired fried chicken, deep-sea snapper, superfood juices, sweets, and drinks.
The vibe: Having transformed the foyer of a large office building, it feels like an upscale food court meets hotel lobby. Seating and conversation areas are scattered throughout, but because the space is so vast it tends to be a bit loud.
The food: The chef-owners have curated a unique and thoughtful selection of vendors that cater to more diverse palettes than what is available from the fast-casual options nearby. We don’t see going out of our way to eat there right now, but the Atrium Bar is a pleasant space to sip cocktails from bartender Owen Thomson and it has the makings of a cool happy hour, after-work spot for DC professionals.
What sets it apart: The name ‘The Square’ comes from ‘town square’ — a gathering place, a place where knowledge is shared, and where community happens. There are plans for after-hours events like comedy shows, live music events, and other programming to make the food hall a community destination for everything from food to social activities.
📍1850 K St., NW ⏰: The Square is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with plans to open on the weekend, and extend hours to offer dinner service in the months to come. The Atrium Bar will only be open Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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👨🚀 With help from NASA, ARTECHOUSE’s latest exhibit is out of this world. |
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Remember when NASA published those first images from the Webb telescope and blew everyone's minds? Get ready for a spacetime journey! ARTECHOUSE’s ‘Beyond the Light’ exhibit, which opened on September 25, offers a psychedelic odyssey inspired by NASA! |
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The skinny: It was created in collaboration with scientists from NASA and physicists from Johns Hopkins University, using information from the Webb and the Hubble space telescopes to make invisible light visible to our eyes. The show's presented in the highest-resolution projection technology available, making it a true feast for the senses.
In addition to the immersive presentation, six installations accompany the show to explore our immediate solar system. You'll learn about the moon, heliophysics, the Mars rover, climate science, biosphere and NASA Spinoffs.
Bonus: ARTECHOUSE has created space-theme cocktails and mocktails in the XR bar to heighten your space-age experience.
Getting there: 📍1238 Maryland Ave. SW
Getting in: Hours are 10a.m. - 10p.m. daily. General admission - $25; children - $17
ARTECHOUSE is within walking distance of the District Wharf so it’s easy to make a night of it for a group hang or date night.
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🪦For Halloween, visit cemeteries with a sense of history. |
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Goblins and ghosts occupy thoughts, store shelves and lawn decorations this time of year, but a tour of a historic cemetery can be a fascinating outing at any time of the year. Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there.
Congressional Cemetery in Southeast DC is one of our favorite haunts (mwhaha!), and this month, the historic resting place is opening its iron gates to visitors after dark. On Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28 Congressional Cemetery will lead its annual “Soul Strolls” through the 35-acre burial ground. Consider the event somewhat of a haunted history lesson. It’s more educational than eerie, but who can say what spirits might rise and go bump in the night …
Or you can just wait and pay a visit in the daytime. |
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🎟 8 ways to score cheap tickets to the hottest plays in DC. |
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While the nation’s capital is famously home to monuments, memorials and museums that are free to enter, the city also features an incredible theater scene. With almost 100 theatre companies and more than 60 playhouses in the DMV, there is always something on-stage from Broadways hits to experimental productions.
But the cost of seeing shows can definitely add up.
If you love theatre but not the hefty hit to your wallet, take note: You can snag great seats to top-rated shows for less at most area theaters. Check out our article in District Fray to find out how! |
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✈ Hassle-free DC trip planning for the holidays. |
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Washington Memorial? Check. Smithsonians? Been there, done that. But have you hugged your state tree or visited a museum dedicated to graffiti? Did you know you can play board games at a former President’s house?
There are so many hidden gems and off-the-beaten spots to discover in the District beyond the monuments and memorials.
The holidays will be here before you know it, so let Curious Caravan plan your hassle-free, unique experience with local flavour, personalized for everyone’s interests, from the foodie to the adventurer and everyone in between. You’re on your own to deal with family squabbles, though; we can only do so much.
Use promo code CURIOUSHOLIDAY for 10% off your first booking. |
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🍂 Best places to see fall foliage in DC. |
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The weather is starting to feel like fall, which means peak fall foliage in the DC area will be here before you know it.
This year, foliage around DC will peak in the second half of October. It’s a magical time of year when the city bursts into flaming oranges, reds, and yellows, so we’ve rounded up the best places — both iconic and unexpected — to see stunning fall foliage around DC. |
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❤ Urban Farm in the Heart of LeDroit Park. |
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Founded in 2008, the Common Good City Farm in Ledroit Park is one of D.C.’s most notable urban farms. It occupies about half an acre of land on a former baseball field and runs several projects aimed at promoting sustainability and healthy eating. Common Good City Farm focuses on small-scale agricultural practices, and engages the local community through its farmer’s market, youth education workshops, gardening and nutrition courses and fundraising events.
Since its inception, the farm has provided over ten tons of locally grown produce to the community and worked with thousands of residents in its volunteer and educational programs. |
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One of the major sources of fundraising for the farm is Night on the Farm. The regular event features local chefs who come to the farm to prepare a multi-course dinner for guests, utilizing and highlighting the local, seasonal produce. We went to the spring edition. |
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The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour, which included three summer cocktails: a strawberry vodka gimlet, infused with fresh lime; a blueberry thyme crush that blended gin with muddled blueberries; and a sweet tequila rhubarb beverage. The bar was set up in the orchard, so guests could enjoy their drinks surrounded by trees laden with fresh figs, cherries and apples. Wine, beer, mocktail versions of the three cocktails and a local cheese plate with crackers were also available.
After cocktail hour, guests took their seats at picnic tables on the property’s covered patio, amid rows and rows of basil, rainbow chard, mint and other crops. After dinner, guests wander the farm and are invited to visit the greenhouse, relax in the orchard and peruse the plethora of crops at the farm as they finished their wine. The evening was a delight – a way to escape life in the city without ever leaving the city.
The final event of the 2023 series - a return to the A Night on the Farm cocktail party will be on October 5. The farm is a true oasis, filled with greenery, plants, herbs and fresh produce. Visit the Common Good City Farm website to learn about their various programs, and to find out the details for the next Night on the Farm. The dinners offer one of the tastiest and most fun warm-weather opportunities to support an important local endeavor.
📍: 300 V St. NW, DC |
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🔗 ICYMI: DC Link Roundup. |
Arts + Entertainment Smithsonian American Art Museum Unveils Renovated Modern And Contemporary Galleries (DCist) 11 D.C.-Area Theater Performances We’re Excited For This Fall (DCist) 2023 Fall Arts Guide (CityPaper)
Food + Bev
When to Book DC’s Hottest Restaurant Reservations (Washingtonian) Good Taste: If You Love Doughnuts, This Ghost Bakery Will Be Your New Obsession (CityPaper) 7 New Brunch Spots to Try Around DC This Weekend (Washingtonian) 5 Martinis Made with Unexpected Flavors Around D.C. (District Fray) 27 Exciting New Restaurants Coming to the DC Area (Washingtonian)
Around Town In Arlington, New Recognition For Women Codebreakers Of World War II (DCist) Here’s When Colorful Fall Foliage Will Peak Around DC (Washingtonian) Why Your Next Staycation Should Be Winery + Golf Course The Crossvines (District Fray)
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Whether you’re local or just visiting, your DC adventure awaits. Allons-y! |
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