Weekend Getaways

DC is an amazing city but sometimes it can be nice to get away. Spring is the perfect time to take a weekend road trip out of the city. Here our some of our suggestions on where to head.

Have you been to Annapolis, MD yet? Only about an hour outside DC Annapolis is a charming small town that almost makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Right on the water and the home of the United States Naval Academy Annapolis boasts some of the best seafood in Maryland. Check out Boatyard Bar & Grill for some delicious crab cakes!

Drive just a little bit further and head into Baltimore for the day. Check out Baltimore’s inner harbor for some great seafood and scenic views. The National Aquarium is located right in the inner harbor and is the perfect place to spend the day for any age group!

Two hours outside Washington, DC is the Shenandoah National Park the perfect weekend getaway to remove yourself from the city. Need to relax and unwind? A hike through the 70 mile park could be the perfect way to remove yourself from your DC problems.

Embrace Greenery

Embrace spring with Pantone’s 2017 color of the year: Greenery. The perfect way to bring some spring brightness into your home is to infuse the color green into your living space. Take an old piece of furniture and upgrade it for your new spring project. Have an wooden chair, side table, bookshelf or bench that is looking old and drab? Renew it with a fresh coat of paint and it will be as good as new and bring brightness into your home!

Refurbishing your furniture is easy and inexpensive. Here are the quick and easy steps to make your furniture look brand new! First sand the piece of old furniture. Then apply primer and paint to the wood. Make sure you’re using a good brush and apply two coats of paint! Finally let it dry and you’ll have a new addition to your home!

Spring Flowers in The District

Spring has sprung in the district and this Saturday is going to be 75 degrees! Our favorite part of spring here at DHM is the blooming of flowers. Where are you going to celebrate the beginning of spring this weekend?

Of course the cherry blossoms are a DC favorite but here are some other places to see some beautiful flora all over DC. The United States Botanical Garden is one where you can embrace the warm colors of spring all year long. With both an indoor and outdoor setting and plants from all over the world it Botanical Gardens are a perfect place for you to spend your first Saturday of Spring.

The United States National Arboretum is another good place to spend your Saturday. Comprising of 446 acres the National Arboretum houses a plethora of beautiful plants. Bring a blanket and a picnic to truly enjoy this beautiful space.

Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens at 4155 Linnean Avenue NW has a mansion, cafe and 25 acres of land to explore. March is their orchid month and they have tons of other plants in bloom. Make sure to check out this beautiful estate this spring!

Baseball is Back!

Spring has sprung and that means one thing. Baseball is back! Our beloved Washington  National’s are in Spring Training right now but they’ll be coming home before we know it. Opening Day is Monday April 3rd so get your tickets now!

Looking to see a little bit of a different Nationals Game this season? The Washington Nationals are scheduled to play the Boston Red Sox this season on Saturday, April 1st at the United States Naval Academy! Although tickets are limited to midshipmen and select members of the United States Navy it is sure to be a great game to watch!

St. Patrick's Day in DC

Where’s the best place to get a Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day? Looking for some live music? Where should you start of celebrating the weekend? Let us give you a few ideas!

The Dubliner on Capitol Hill is offering 43-cent pints of Guinness from 9AM-10AM to celebrate their 43rd St. Patricks Day celebration and to get your weekend off to a great start!

Driftwood Kitchen on H Street is opening early this Friday to help the celebration continue. Their drink specials starting at 2PM $5 Guinness bottles, $6 Jameson shots, $5 Flying Dog’s Lucky SOB Irish Red Ale, and $8 Irish Mules.

The Irish Inn at Glen Echo is offering both a lunch and dinner special. Lunch includes two courses for $25 and the dinner menu offers 3 courses an appetizer, meal, and Irish dessert for only $45.

Ri Ra in Georgetown is offering live entertainment all day starting at 12PM. Don’t miss out on a second of Derek Dempsey & Celtic Soul or Briste

Looking for a little taste of authentic Irish Culture? Head to Boundary Stone at 7PM to see live music from the Tomac River Line band, which will play bluegrass, Irish, country, and fiddle tunes. They also have a delicious Guinness & Beef Pot Pie which is sure to get you into the St. Patrick’s Day mood!

Last but certainly not least DC Leprecrawl is one of DC’s best bar crawls this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. Starting Saturday March 18th enjoy $3.00 beer and $4.00 whiskey at every venue you visit during this all day affair.

You really can’t go wrong this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in DC. Enjoy!

DC's Best Pizza Spots

Everyone has their favorite DC pizza spot and want to suggest a couple more! Here are the best DC Pizza spots in your neighborhood, try somewhere new next time you're craving a slice! 

Brookland:
Menomale Pizza

Adams Morgan:
Mellow Mushroom

Cleveland Park:
2 Amy’s

Chinatown:
Graffiato

Georgetown:
Il Canale

Dupont:
Pizzeria Paradisio

Capitol Hill:
We the Pizza

H Street:
Red Rocks H Street

Foggy Bottom:
Campono

Who doesn't love free stuff?

Looking to add some personality to your event? Need something to entice people to your table at a conference? Company swag is the perfect way to get people involved and excited about your brand. Giving out swag bags to event goers is a great way to assure that your brand and event will not become unforgotten. DHM Media Group would love to help you market your brand with some awesome swag, here’s some of our advice. The basic t-shirt and coffee mug are crowd favorites and are sure to get people excited about your brand but if you want to do something a little different try to go for digital/mobile swag. People always need their phones to be charged these days so offering a power bank with your company logo on it will make sure they never forget about you because they will be using your power bank everyday. A cheaper option would be to offer a rubber card holder with your brand logo on it. They’ll have a reason to talk about your company when people ask them where they got it! Ever lose your headphones? It’s a nightmare! Offer up some headphones with your name on it so they can be thanking you when they lose their next pair!

Food Trucks - A DC Staple

A DC staple the hundreds of different delicious food trucks we have here in the.  A favorite office lunch activity is walking down to the street and trying the variety of food trucks that position themselves right outside the major office areas in DC. Another spot to find the DC food trucks is anywhere along the mall during the spring and summer months. The trucks come in a large variety of different varieties from fresh halal by Tasty Kabob to ice cream cookie sandwiches by Captain Cookie and The Milkman.

To service all of your different foodie needs Food Truck Fiesta tracks all of the DC food trucks in real time so you know exactly where to hunt down your favorite one. Happy eating!

Northeast DC

We’ve been noticing big changes in Northeast DC these days. Tons of new things are popping up all over the Northeast region.

Union Market is one of the biggest new installations in NE, located at 1309 5th St the huge warehouse has been transformed into a market with a plethora of artisanal stands of food, produce and home goods.

Another new development has been the creation of Monroe Street Market in Brookland. The huge beautiful apartment complex has many people moving out to NE. It boasts of a pool, easy metro access, an art walk and tons of restaurants making it a very exciting new place to live.

H Street in NE has become THE up and coming neighborhood in DC. It’s known for it's great nightlife scene and young neighborhood vibe. Their arts and culture are something H street residents are extremely proud of, The Atlas Performing Arts center is a very popular spot. Restaurants and bars galore keep residents entertained and keep the neighborhood tight.

There are many more new reasons we love Northeast DC but here are a few to start your interest into this up and coming area of the city.