The Extra Mile, Points of Light Volunteer Pathway, is just a few blocks from the White House. This one-mile pathway includes 33 bronze medallions on the walkways, commemorating 37 great Americans who established social movements and dedicated their lives to serving and turning America into a better country. The Points of Light Foundation created this Read more…
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Celebrate Black History Month Visiting Women’s Landmarks in DC
Black History Month is an opportunity to gather all the places honoring pioneer black women in the DMV area (and slightly further), and this is what this post is about. Since many indoor museums are closed due to Covid-19, we are mostly listing outdoor places and online resources. Edmonson Sisters Memorial Statue 1701 Duke Street, Read more…
Wander Women’s Legacy on Call Boxes in Downtown DC
Explore downtown DC by following the women who are commemorated in renovated old call boxes; most of them never got the honor they deserve in other parts of the city. Each call box has a bronze relief portrait on the front, and its sides include details about the woman and her contribution\doing\achievements. This extraordinary project Read more…
#MadeByWomen Sweet Treats in WDC
Selling or trading homemade goods was a women’s business for years. But only since the end of the 20th century, women opened stores to sell their baked goods, and all over the country, bakeries owned and managed by women started to open. With the beginning of the 21st century and the rise of the cupcakes Read more…
#MadeByWomen Ethnic Cuisine in WDC
Ethnic cuisine is easy to find in the US capital, and among the many restaurants, some of the best are owned by women. Restoring flavors from their mother’s kitchen bringing dishes from their faraway village, sometimes, with some modern interpretation. Try something new every day: 1. Pom Pom @ Petworth Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin Read more…
#MadeByWomen Mexican Cuisine in WDC
Mexican native women chefs choose to bring their talents and ancestors flavors to authentic Mexican restaurants they established in WDC. Check out this woman-owned Mexican restaurant list to find a variety of Mexican cuisine. From tacos-only restaurants to fancy menus with special cocktails and beers. 1. Haydee’s @ Pleasant | Petworth Mexican Restaurant * $$
#MadeByWomen Vegan Cuisine in WDC
Vegan restaurants are getting popular in the nation’s capital and many of which are owned by women who are leading the new trend. From small juice bars and cafes to fast-food vegan dishes and gourmet fine dining vegan restaurant. All of which in this list below: 1. Elizabeth’s Gone Raw @ Downtown Vegan Restaurant * Read more…
Wander and Taste – Foodies Tours in WDC
Food tours are one of the most fun way to get to know a city. A combination of a guided tour and a coordinator that save the hassle to search for a great place to eat as well as take you to the local, fine dinning options. Here is a list of some food tours Read more…
#MadeByWomen Italian Cuisine in WDC
True flavors of Italy are brought to life at hundreds of Pizzerias and Italian restaurants in the DC Metro area. Smells of iconic delicious plates of meatballs, pesto, pasta, pizza, risotto, mozzarella, parmesan, tiramisù, and many more, are all around the capital’s corners. Highlighted below are the places that are owned, founded, or managed by Read more…
Things To Do in WDC on Weekdays After 5 PM
After 5 PM, DC is changing its pace when museums and offices are closing for the day. However, there are still many things to do during the afternoon and after dark, that will surprise you. So, if you are visiting the city for a conference or working through the day and would like to do Read more…
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