Indulge in the sublime flavor of real Belgian chocolate at Washington, D.C.'s Locolat Café, where handmade confections are brought to a level of high art by owners Ada and Niel.

Chocolate bars, truffles, cakes, and pastries aren’t all that’s going on at Locolat. The lunch and dinner menu includes a wide array of luscious sandwiches and paninis prepared with the finest ingredients like salmon, prosciutto, grilled vegetables, and gourmet cheeses. Add to the menu steamed mussels, salads, soups, quiches, and both sweet and savory waffles and you’ve got yourself a meal you can write home about.

Locolat Café is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays.

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May the luck of the Irish be with you! How will you be celebrating today?

Find peace and solitude in the heart of D.C. at Dumbarton Oaks. This beautiful little botanical garden serves as an oasis away from the hustle of city living. Dumbarton Oaks is perhaps Washington, D.C.’s best kept secret!

Dumbarton Oaks was originally created to allow locals a respite away from the city, and in a sense that is what the garden still offers to all visitors. Contemplate nature in peace while never leaving the city by viewing all the magical scenery Dumbarton Oaks has to offer. In addition to the lush gardens, Dumbarton Oaks also features a museum where you can learn the history of classical art while also viewing beautiful masterpieces.

Visit the Dumbarton Oaks website to learn more about this D.C. garden!

Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 339-6400
http://www.doaks.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dumbarton-oaks-washington

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