DC on a Dime

This weekend, August 1 st  and 2nd, is the 10th annual Dog Days of August sidewalk-sale along and the 14th and U Street corridors.   MidCity shops, galleries and restaurants will take their wares to the sidewalk, along with featured performers and special events.   Below is a sample of the deals you will find:

Cake Love and Love Cafe

cakelove.com
1501 and 1506 U Street
Cupcake special-buy 3 get 1 free.

Boundless Yoga
Boundlessyoga.com
1522 U Street
Free 30-minute energy healing sessions, Saturday 2-4p. Free community yoga class, Sunday 2:30p. 15% off on yoga props and books. 10% off on all class passes$20 for 20 days of yoga (valid August 10 – August 30 for new students only) Raffle to win a free 30-day unlimited pass.

Zawadi
Zawadidc.com
1524 U Street NW
100s of Jazz and R&B albums from the 60s,70s,and 80s. Eco sandals from Kenya, made with recycled rubber tires. Books on African-American politics, culture and history plus 50% off all Eileen Fisher clothing.

Millennium Decorative Arts
millenniumdecorativearts.com
1528 U Street NW (Lower Level)
10%–50% off almost everything in the store!

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We walked over to Eastern Market to check out the Grand Reopening this morning.  The inside looks good, although it’s not obvious why it took so long.  Lots of vendors, activities for the kids, and balloons.  Here are a few pics of the remodeled facility.

Kids’ Restaurant Week Starts Saturday

Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21, is Kids’ Restaurant Week in Washington, DC.   For prix fixe menus,  Adults pay $29; Kids 11 and under pay their age.   For early dinner seatings 5:00-7:00pm.   A portion of the proceeds will benefit Miriam’s Kitchen.

Make your reservations now! Please note that Kids’ Restaurant Week prix fixe menus are offered only for seatings between 5 and 7 p.m.  Please try calling restaurants directly if you are unable to secure a table through Open Table.

Washington, DC  kick-off event at the Eastern Market, Saturday June 13th!

• 10 a.m. – Kids’ Market Lesson: Bowers Cheese
• 11 a.m. – Chef Demo: Travis Timberlake of Art & Soul
• 11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Market Lesson: Agora Farms
• 12 p.m. – Chef Demo: Greg Lloyd of Zola
• 1 p.m. – Chef Demo: Danny Bortnick of Firefly (joined by his son Jonah)

Starting today and through tomorrow, there’s an Open-Air French Market in Georgetown.  Thirty boutiques and shops head outside (sidewalk style) to sell their wares at up to 70% off designer fashions and antique home furnishings.  The prices are sure to be absolument incroyable!  Location:  The Bookhill neighborhood of Georgetown, upper Wisconsin Ave., NW (between P Street and Reservoir Road ).  Time: 11 am-6 pm.

With the new White House pooch settling in, we thought it fitting to let all you animal lovers know where to stock up on pet wares in DC.  

Chateau Animaux, in the Barracks Row area of Capitol Hill, has the best stuff for your best friend.  They are not dirt cheap; BUT, ask about their rewards program and watch the savings pile up.  524 8th St., SE, Washington, DC 20003.  (Capitol Hill).

You have been invited to attend a formal event, but you have only a few days to find something to wear.  This is common in DC, and (since DC on a Dime has been there) we know  where you can quickly find high-quality formal wear, without breaking the bank.

For Women -  Lord & Taylor has a reasonably priced selection of designer formal dresses and gowns.  Be sure to sign up for their free email list, which offers frequent discounts that are not available in the store.  5255 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20015.  (Friendship Heights).

For Men -  JoS. A. Bank is the best bet because it consistently beats the prices at higher-end department stores, for similar quality merchandise.  A free corporate membership will save you 20% on regular priced items.  555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Downtown).

President and First Lady in Formal Wear

Ok, seriously.  Ummm can we get some sustained sunshine?  DC is pretty much done with winter, and I am so not happy mother nature doesn’t know that yet. 

Blue funks  call for a  shiny, happy pick me up!  Check out Blue Iris Flowers at Eastern Market for a great deal on some yellow daffodils.