Its my partners birthday today and I wanted to get him something sweet and delicious that was apart…read morefrom the gift that I got him. He is very much a chocolate conosoir and pretty much any type of chocolate candy would make him happy. I thought about getting the chocolate covered pecans because I know that he purchased those about a month ago and was eating them like they were nothing. They simply weigh those and would serve them in a plastic bag. Instead of that, I decided on an expensive chocolate assortment that came in a beautiful box. That seemed more like a gift than just chocolates in a plastic bag. The person behind the counter was very nice and kind of explained about the various types of chocolates that were included in the assortment. I am looking forward to a special birthday night with him.

The chocolate is delicious but the service sucks and I think I was grossly overcharged. $50 for 10…read morepieces of chocolate. Small, quaint shop.

Hi. I attended a wine and chocolate tasting event hosted by the International Club in DC…read more Chocolate house is such a cute place. The staff were very friendly. The back area was where the event was hosted and it's cozy. The parking in the area is limited.

Wonderful Selection!!! Worth the visit!! Excellent for small gifts for family and friends!!!read more

Long line, but otherwise the pastries here are superb. I ordered the pistachio croissant and it was…read morethe perfect texture and crunchiness!! Loved it so much I want to go back. The staff was courteous and the interior somewhat crowded and noisy.

This bakery, now cafe has been a DC staple for years now and despite its small interior, I can…read moredefinitely see why both locals and tourists stand in line to get freshly baked delights from here. I had the pistachio croissant which was divine. However, I definitely hope to be able to come back to indulge in their delicious meringue desserts.

They have a huge selection of imported chocolates, as well as, a lot of great gift ideas here…read more That was the main reason why I came here this morning. I really waited until the last minute to get a gift for a long term colleague of over twenty years who is retiring today. The gentleman was very helpful in explaining the various types of chocolate decadence that they have, and he gave me the prices as well. They don't actually post the prices here. The medium sized box of chocolate covered strawberries that I purchased was nearly $50. I think the main reason for the pricey chocolate is their location being only a block away from the White House and also because most of the chocolate is imported. I'm sure the tariffs now has increased the price by a lot. The one reason why I did not give this place five stars was that they opened over an hour later than what is posted on the door.

Their website was closed for the day but they took my order by phone 7 PM on Valentines day and…read moredelivered it to a DC hotel by 930 PM. Chocolates and zany flowers! They would not take a tip by phone so here is a review instead. And the zany flowers, which look like they are from that planet in the Avatar movie.

Definitely should have read the reviews. I paid $14.99 for a 1 hour delivery. Had I known that the…read moredelivery was going to take almost 3 hours I would not have placed an order. They gave me the run around, it's false advertisement if you ask me. I am not happy with them at all. First and last time ordering online for a 1 hour delivery. It's just theft at this point.

I walked in at about 2pm and needed same day berries and he told me to order online so I do wish I…read morecould just have ordered and paid with them! But it was quick nonetheless, I finished placing my order about 2:09pm and he started on it right away (even though his system didn't reflect the order yet) for me even though the soonest pick up time online was 3pm. I really appreciated his sense of urgency and convenience for me, he had me out the door by 2:29pm. I was so grateful I was able to do this during my lunch break and that he was so pleasant and kind! Will come back next time :)

An amazing dining experience. Great craft cocktails, incredible food, and a fun atmosphere. One of…read morethe most interesting aspects of the restaurant is how you can't possibly put a finger on the origin of the fare. We asked our friendly waiter, and they stated the chef was from Spain, but they had schnitzel on the menu right next to lamb meatballs, and octopus. It was middle-eastern, Mediterranean, American, and anything else you could imagine. Also, amazingly, the menu was small, and, in my opinion, this is the mark of a great restaurant. Give me a menu where I want EVERYTHING on the menu. Make me regret filling up on the spectacular lamb shank and not have any room left for the 3 things I couldn't possibly try without returning. We had an amazing time. The bar is lively and, if you're dining in the "outside" portion, do not fear the cold. The patio is encapsulated in glass and the heat lamps are turbo-charged. It's difficult to stand out for amazing food in Dupont Circle, with the literally dozens of top-notch choices, and constant emergence of new possibilities. Go to Residents. You'll have zero regrets and vow to return.

We came for weekend brunch and were seated on the second floor which had a chic tropical vibe to…read moreit. We got the prefix menu which includes a smaller portion of an appetizer followed by an entree (FYI Steak and Eggs is an extra $12). Service was great overall, though it took a while for our server to come check on us for our check. This place has the best Avocado Toast hands down, and this is coming from someone who doesn't care for Avocado Toast. The blueberry scones were warm and moist inside, so delicious. The braised lamb sandwich wasn't too bad, but nothing special. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in DuPont Circle!

This place is old school. I moved to DC over 20 years ago and this place was still here. I made no…read moremoney at that time. So I never made it to this spot. Flash forward to today. My partner and I were in the neighborhood and I was like, let's go here. It was a place that always seemed so fancy when I was barely making enough for rent. The restaurant is not flashy. It's very quirky inside with antiques, random statues and decorations scattered throughout. We ended up getting a seat on the patio since it was such a gorgeous night. The host was nice about my indecisiveness, and sat us at a table that was technically for 4, but it wasn't a busy night. The wine menu wasn't the greatest. Line 39 wines on the menu? Eek...But the food was very tasty. The complimentary bread was just so so, a little dry. But the entrees were really good. We got the Caesar salad, risotto with shrip and the bolognese over rigatoni. Portions were pretty tiny. But we joked, it was good for portion control. I'm glad we finally made it to this spot. is it the fanciest? Definitely not. But it is a nice, neighborhood spot.

We had reservations for 10 people and they had this great little nook upstairs that fit us all very…read morenicely. Service was excellent. Now onto the food. I had the Cacio e pepe which was one of the very best I have ever had (Italy included) . Sampling some of the other dishes like the lamb and pasta as well the seafood pasta. All incredible. They have amazing homemade ice cream as well as an excellent tiramisu. The owner came in at one point to check on us which was very much appreciated. Just a great night !!

I have been with Groupon for over 15 years. I purchased a getaway and Groupon did not honor my…read moreGroupon selevt 10%off .I tried to get my money back and they told me Groupon bucks was all I coulg get and then I tried to cancel my trip and go witht the resort directly because it was the same amount and they would not give me my refund either. Horrible upper managment and support staff was not better. I will NEVER purchase from here again because they do not honor thier word. I was told by thier staff that if I was not satisfied that I would be able to get a complete refund back to my card by 11/23/24 and here is it 8/28 and they are telling me NO. They will not have to worry about me givng them gooe reveiws or telling any moreof my contacts about howgood they WERE!!! Horrible way to treat a long time valued customer who has spent thousands of dolllares with them.

Took the chocolate tour in Georgetown today. I'm sorry the other reviewers were not happy with…read moretheir tours. I received this as a gift from my bro and it was a Groupon deal. My hubby and I really enjoyed it! We arrived 20 mins early and the guy checking us in said that the tour may start early, but looking at his check in list, it seemed like it was bc almost everyone had arrived. There were 2 separate grps & only 20 ppl in ea grp. At 1st I was bummed that the 6 stops weren't places that were only choc, but it ended up being a great experience, getting a taste of other things with chocolate in it, like bread, cupcakes, caramels, and fudge, as well as chocolate bars and bon bons. We also enjoyed our guide, Linda. She was bubbly (but not sickingly), knowledgeable about the area and our stops, careful about getting us to our destination safely, and good about moving us along but not rushing us. Only complaint....1 of our stops was closed for the thanksgiving weekend. Great Food Tour should've either checked with each stop bc if the holiday, and the closed stop should've notified the tour company. We weren't made aware of the closure until near the end.

Gluten Free Red Velvet... enough said. Felt like it was…read moremeant to be for me to be there that day. They have other GF flavors too but this one is coveted for me right alongside carrot cake. Everyone does the bland chocolate and vanilla, but it's the specialty flavors us GF folks really want! We can get chocolate and vanilla cupcakes from virtually any grocery store now. Thanks for doing more! My only qualm is that they have more GF flavors available per day! That way folks can really get more than 1-2.

Since I happened to be in Georgetown, I stopped by Sprinkles to taste the famous cupcakes I often…read morehear about. I purchased the vanilla cupcake with sprinkles. While the cupcake (albeit a little smooshed during transport, lol) was tasty, I felt the size of the cupcake was a bit small (at least considering the price). I might come back to try different flavors, since the flavor selections at Sprinkles seem to be very popular.

Top marks! Got there right at opening and there was a bit of a line but nothing too bad. We grabbed…read morea pistachio croissant, a savory za'atar gruyere pastry, and a blueberry danish. All the pastry was delightfully flaky and appropriately filled. Pistachio croissant was dancing on the edge of being a bit too sweet but went very well with my latte. Latte and cappuccino were nothing to write home about, potentially underextracted as there wasn't too much flavor coming through. Totally inoffensive and wouldn't hesitate to get another espresso drink if we were grabbing pastries again. Nice quaint limited outdoor seating. Had a nice chat while we demolished our goods right out front. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff that knows how to move the line quickly!

We were finally able to make it to Nino's after having it on our list for a long time. We went on a…read moreweekday somewhat after the morning rush, and even then it was still busy! We were lucky enough to snag some goodies and got a bit of everything, we just weren't patient enough to wait to photograph everything. We did the Za'atar Gruyère Croissant, chocolate croissant, the cheese biscuit item they had (don't remember exact name) and the sfogliatelle. I'm in search of the best croissant in DC, so I regret not getting the regular croissant on this visit, but the chocolate croissant gave me an idea of what to expect. Buttery, flaky, crispy, with just the perfect amount of sweetness. The typical chocolate croissant was my personal favorite. When we asked what the most popular items were, we were surprised it wasn't the more classic bakery items, but we enjoyed what we tried. We want to go back soon to try some other items as well. My friend got a coffee and also enjoyed that! This is the perfect place to stop by for a treat if you make it in time!