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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No DC blog is complete without a list of favorite late night eat spots. Here’s ours:
This classic French bistro is the perfect late night spot, whether you’re coming from a show, or just prefer to eat your food while sitting down. Either way, the steak sandwich is hard to beat at 2am.
Hours:
Monday, Thursday, & Sun open until 3am.
Friday & Saturday open until 4am.
Location: 3128 M St. NW.
No introduction is needed for Five Guys. Just don’t sleep on the fries.
Hours: Friday & Saturday open until 4:00am.
Location: 1335 Wisconsin Ave. NW (between Dumbarton Ave & N St).
It is a bookstore cafe - with a full restaurant in the rear - complete with wait staff. Open all night on the weekend.
Hours: 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM Daily, Friday a& Saturday opend open 24 Hours.
Location: 1517 Conn. Ave., NW (Just Above Dupont Circle/Across from Dupont Circle ‘Q’ St Metro).
If you crave food that’s hot, fried, and delectable (who doesn’t at 2am?) Julia’s Empanadas is the place.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday open until 2:30am.
Friday & Saturday open until 4am.
Locations:
2452 18th St. NW (Adams Morgan).
6232 Georgia Ave. (Brightwood).
1221 Connecticut Ave. NW (Dupont Circle).
14th St & Park Rd. NW (Columbia Heights).
It’s the best place in Adams Morgan to grab a late bite, if you don’t mind a long wait.
Hours: Open 24/7.
Location: 2453 18th St. NW.
Osman & Joe’s Steak ‘n Egg Kitchen is where you can sit on a bar stool and enjoy classic diner food. Great outdoor seating and service.
Hours: Open 24/7.
Location: 4700 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
If 50 years of serving customer satisfaction means anything, Ben’s is a good call.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday open until 2am.
Friday & Saturday open until 4am.
Location: 1213 U St. between 12th and 13th St.
We’ve received several requests to post happy hour deals in DC. Rather than reinvent the wheel, we recommend happyhourcity.com. This is your one-stop shop for after-work festivities. Check out these links for popular DC neighborhoods:
Capitol Hill Georgetown
Downtown Golden Triangle
Dupont Circle U Street
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