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Adams Morgan
to stop by Tryst for an exceptional afternoon pick-me-up with
personal care that makes you feel like you are at home.
Adams Morgan has come a long way since its
founding in 1958. Even in the last several years,
the neighborhood has evolved from just a college
area to the hip, up-and-coming place to be. The
neighborhood is known for its nightlife, and is filled
with majority independently-owned businesses. It
has everything from great restaurants and lounges
to live music and boutique shopping.
At night, check out Madam’s Organ, a blues bar serving soul food.
They have live music seven days a week, and karaoke every Sunday
and Thursday. If you’re interested in an ethnic experience, head to
Habana Village or Ghana Cafe. Habana Village is serving up authentic
cuban food in a dance club setting. Salsa, tango, merengue and samba
with its dance lessons and live music. Ghana Cafe is a West-African
restaurant featuring Afro-pop and reggae musical performances
Thursday through Sunday. To end the night head on over to Jack
Rose Dining Saloon with its gorgeous interior and great selection of
whiskey, which you can check out in their whiskey cellar.
uring the day, shop around at one-of-a-kind
shops like Violet Boutique for women, Turquoise
for jewelry, and Mercedes Bien Vintage for fun
consignment finds. Also stop into Idle Time Books
and browse the expansive shelves for your next
read. Then flip through some vinyls at Crooked Beat Records. You
will also want to check out the District of Columbia Arts Center
for the latest gallery or show. The gallery “promotes emerging and
under-recognized artists,” and the theater “encourages work at all
levels, of all types, and is open to all forms of presentation.” Be sure
Once you’ve spent the day, you won’t want to leave, and with new
real estate popping up all over this hip neighborhood, you won’t
have to. Take a look at the Eden Condominiums put together by
Dennis Lee of D.B. Lee Development, Bonstra Haresign A ɍ