Baba is a cocktail bar with some food that's a reliable spot for a first date in Clarendon.

Our favorite cupcakes in DC are from Baked & Wired, and you’ll find them slightly off the beaten path in Georgetown.

The food at Colada Shop is just okay, but the space and location make it a good place for a quick meal around U Street.

Bread Furst is a bakery in Van Ness with some of our favorite pastries in town. It’s also a good spot for a quick breakfast or lunch.

Northside Social is a coffee shop by day and a wine bar at night. If you live in Arlington, it will come in handy at least once a week.

Emissary is a minimalist coffeeshop in Dupont that turns into a low-key bar at night.

The Ferris Bueller of DC restaurants, The Royal is cool without trying too hard. Come for great Colombian food and cocktails.