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Filene's Basement
Washington, D.C.
Its reign might be over in Boston, but Filene's is still going strong in Washington, selling designer and famous-name clothes and accessories, as well as home furnishings.Its reign might be over in Boston, but Filene's is

Filene's Basement
Washington, D.C.
Its reign might be over in Boston, but Filene's is still going strong in Washington, selling designer and famous-name clothes and accessories, as well as home furnishings.Its reign might be over in Boston, but Filene's is

Firehook Bakery
Washington, D.C.
Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts, red-iced elephant and blue-iced donkey cookies, and sandwiches like smoked chicken on sesame semolina bread. Firehook now runs the cafe at the Phillips Collection, as well as the cafe at the National Building Museum.Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts,

Firehook Bakery
Washington, D.C.
Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts, red-iced elephant and blue-iced donkey cookies, and sandwiches like smoked chicken on sesame semolina bread. Firehook now runs the cafe at the Phillips Collection, as well as the cafe at the National Building Museum.Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts,

Firehook Bakery
Washington, D.C.
Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts, red-iced elephant and blue-iced donkey cookies, and sandwiches like smoked chicken on sesame semolina bread. Firehook now runs the cafe at the Phillips Collection, as well as the cafe at the National Building Museum.Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts,

Firehook Bakery
Washington, D.C.
Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts, red-iced elephant and blue-iced donkey cookies, and sandwiches like smoked chicken on sesame semolina bread. Firehook now runs the cafe at the Phillips Collection, as well as the cafe at the National Building Museum.Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts,

Firehook Bakery
Washington, D.C.
Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts, red-iced elephant and blue-iced donkey cookies, and sandwiches like smoked chicken on sesame semolina bread. Firehook now runs the cafe at the Phillips Collection, as well as the cafe at the National Building Museum.Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts,

Firehook Bakery
Washington, D.C.
Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts, red-iced elephant and blue-iced donkey cookies, and sandwiches like smoked chicken on sesame semolina bread. Firehook now runs the cafe at the Phillips Collection, as well as the cafe at the National Building Museum.Known for its sourdough baguettes, apple-walnut bread, fresh fruit tarts,

Flashpoint
Washington, D.C.
Flashpoint is a dance studio, theater lab, office space, and art gallery all in one. Its art gallery is dedicated to nurturing emerging local artists, who tend to use a variety of mediums, including video, sculpture, photography, and drawings to tell their personal stories.Flashpoint is a dance studio, theater lab, office space, and

Fleet Feet
Washington, D.C.
Though part of a national chain, this store feels decidedly part of the community, an Adams-Morgan neighborhood fixture since 1984. The couple who owns the shop, Phil and Jan Fenty, are the parents of D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty, whose brothers, if not the mayor himself, you might find racing next to you during the weekly Sunday morning 5-mile fun run that Fleet Feet launches from its doorstep at 9am. (Just show up, if you're interested.) Merchandise-wise, the store sells sports and running shoes, apparel, and accessories, and is known for its friendly staff.Though part of a national chain, this store feels decidedly

French Connection
Washington, D.C.
This outpost of the London-based chain features clothes that are slouchy and hip, but not outrageous, for both men and women.This outpost of the London-based chain features clothes that are

Ginza, "for Things Japanese"
Washington, D.C.
In business since 1955, Ginza sells everything Japanese, from incense to kimonos to futons to Zen rock gardens.In business since 1955, Ginza sells everything Japanese, from incense

Go Mama Go!
Washington, D.C.
Look here for Italian glassware, Dutch art, Pennsylvania tableware, Czech crystal, and original artwork.Look here for Italian glassware, Dutch art, Pennsylvania tableware, Czech

Gore-Dean
Washington, D.C.
This store's inventory runs from furnishings and fabrics (some American pieces, but mostly 18th- and 19th-century European furnishings) to decorative accessories, paintings, prints, and porcelains.This store's inventory runs from furnishings and fabrics (some American

Govinda Gallery
Washington, D.C.
This place, a block from the campus of Georgetown University, generates a lot of media coverage because it often shows artwork created by famous names and features photographs of celebrities, also pop and contemporary art.This place, a block from the campus of Georgetown University,

Guarisco Gallery, Ltd
Washington, D.C.
Its display of 19th- and early-20th-century American and European paintings, watercolors, and sculptures by the likes of Camille Pissarro, T. Robinson, and H. Lebasque make this gallery as much a museum as a shop.Its display of 19th- and early-20th-century American and European paintings,

H&M
Washington, D.C.
This Swedish-based store sells trendy clothes for the whole family at reasonable prices. Some designer knockoffs.This Swedish-based store sells trendy clothes for the whole family

Home Rule
Washington, D.C.
Unique housewares; bath, kitchen, and office supplies; and gifts cram this tiny store. You'll see everything from French milled soap to martini glasses.Unique housewares; bath, kitchen, and office supplies; and gifts cram

Indian Craft Shop
Washington, D.C.
The Indian Craft Shop has represented authentic Native American artisans since 1938, selling their hand-woven rugs and handcrafted baskets, jewelry, figurines, pottery, and other items. Since the shop is situated inside a federal government building, you must pass through security and show a photo ID to enter. Use the C Street entrance, which is the only one open to the public. The shop is open weekdays and the third Saturday of each month.The Indian Craft Shop has represented authentic Native American artisans

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Washington, D.C.
If you admire the Brooks Brothers line, but only wish it were more affordable, look here. This century-old clothier sells suits, corporate casual, weekend casual, and formal attire at prices "20% to 30% lower than competitors."If you admire the Brooks Brothers line, but only wish

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Washington, D.C.
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers -- If you admire the Brooks Brothers line, but only wish it were more affordable, look here. This century-old clothier sells suits, corporate casual, weekend casual, and formal attire at prices "20% to 30% lower than competitors."Jos. A. Bank Clothiers -- If you admire the Brooks

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Washington, D.C.
If you admire the Brooks Brothers line, but only wish it were more affordable, look here. This century-old clothier sells suits, corporate casual, weekend casual, and formal attire at prices "20% to 30% lower than competitors."If you admire the Brooks Brothers line, but only wish

Keith Lipert Gallery
Washington, D.C.
This decorative-arts gallery suffered a tremendous fire in January 2006 but reopened in July, to resume selling Venetian glassware, high-end costume jewelry by designers such as Oscar de la Renta, and cute little old things, like Art Deco-style handbags. The owner shops in Europe for fashion jewelry and for exquisite gifts suitable for giving to diplomats and international business executives.This decorative-arts gallery suffered a tremendous fire in January 2006

Kid's Closet
Washington, D.C.
Now in its 26th year, Kid's Closet has seen numerous chichi children's clothing stores come and go in D.C. The secret to its staying power lies in full view: Its storefront display of affordable and practical kids' clothes are cute enough for you to imagine your child in them, but not so precious as to make you worry in advance about how you're going to remove the inevitable stains. The store is easy to find, since it stands out among the bank and restaurant facades in this downtown block.Now in its 26th year, Kid's Closet has seen numerous

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café
Washington, D.C.
Opened in 1976, Kramer's was the first bookstore/cafe in Washington, maybe in this country, and has launched countless romances. It's jammed, is often noisy, stages live music Wednesday through Saturday evenings, and is open all night weekends. Paperback fiction takes up most of its inventory, but the store carries a little of everything.Opened in 1976, Kramer's was the first bookstore/cafe in Washington,

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