Since moving to the DMV I have been trying to get out more and explore. I wanted to try this place…read morefor so long and just finally had my first experience. I want to kick myself for letting it take this long. It is always so vibrant here, tons of people coming and going. Ample parking, both on and off street. A bunch of outside seating and just a crowd that is happy to be here. Then, inside, get ready for a sensory overload. All the aromas from all the different stalls will make you second guess where you will grab some grub. Then you might also want to graze...err, I mean browse on what to take home. I love exploring this place. I wandered around for quite some time until I zeroed in on where to eat. Even though this place is always so busy, it feels intimate enough to be alone in a sea of people. With that, I give you review 4400!

Union Market has been a highlight of my DC trip! Such an awesome little space with tons of…read moreexcellent food vendors to choose from. We decided to do our own little food tour within the market and sample some bites from a few stalls. We tried: 1. Masala dosa from Sambar & Spice. This may have been one of the best dosas I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. So epic! A must try, 2. Chicken dumplings from Laobun - soft, freshly prepared and melt in your mouth good. Also affordable! 3. Fish tacos from the famous seafood spot. These were sadly my least favorite item on our little food tour, the slaw was overpowering but if removed the pan seared fish was flavorless. 4. Wrapped up with some matcha and iced coffee - can't go wrong with those. Enjoyed browsing the little artisan stalls as well. An amazing stop on my trip to DC!

It was fun for the kids. Different things to do. All the rooms had some type of "bubble"…read moreaffiliation. Rubber and metallic balloons in rooms with colored lighting allowed for a fun experience. There's also a room with mirrors that make for a fun experience. There's also a huge ball pit which the kids really liked.

Disgusting . I thought this was going to be similar to the one in Chicago, the Balloon Museum, but…read moreit was nowhere near that level. For the look and quality of this place, the tickets should honestly be free. Every room felt extremely cheaply made and poorly maintained. The bubble room didn't even have the bubble machines working when we went. The ball pit room smelled like rancid kids' feet and just felt dirty overall. The entire building felt cheap and underwhelming. It was a complete waste of our money and time, and we were in and out within 25 minutes. I absolutely do NOT recommend this place. Extremely embarrassing for an attraction that charges people to come experience it.

There is only one reason to go here - you are a Hello Kitty fan or you know one. They have some…read morelimited merch, but the only food available is a large cookie or a set of three smaller cookies. When we visited, the trucked had haphazardly dumped empty cardboard boxes all around the truck which looked really trashy.

It's all about Hello Kitty! My first encounter with this van/truck was out in CA, and it was a…read morepretty pleasant experience! This pop-up is hard to miss, as you see the bright pink truck. Currently, the vehicle and the tent is located near DSW. The menu seems to be super limited, only offering water bottles, the petit fours, the pocket pies, and the cookies. You can also purchase apparel, such as shirts, and mugs. There was literally a long line, wrapped around the Pentagon Row; some fans came with their Hello Kitty paraphernalia, such as towels, umbrellas, and head gear. +super limited cafe menu +friendly staff

First time at this market and LOVED it! The vendors are so friendly and I definitely stimulated the…read morelocal economy (read: spent way too much) during my visit. There really is something for every price point and I saw plenty of vendors for home decor, clothing, crocheted pieces, historical pieces, etc. There was even a table for free appraisals! Will DEFINITELY be back!

From the owner: Named "Best Flea Market" in Virginia by Domino Magazine! The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market occurs…read moreonce a month, always on the second Saturday, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. The parking lots of 1804 & 1900 Mt. Vernon Avenue are filled with vendors of antique, vintage, thrift, artisan, clothing, homegoods, and more. We also feature local bakers and coffee roasters, and weather-permitting we have adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Our market is all year 'round but we do cancel (and do not reschedule) for inclimate weather.

Highly recommend for gift shopping, a fun store to stop by with friends, and honestly a place with…read moregreat vibes all around. Nice variety of goods like snacks, rings, vintage items, home decor, clothing - there's even craft classes! Employees are all super nice and I just bought a new ring from here that I love and will wear every day.

This is a lovely, unique store with all kinds of fun, quirky items to explore! From vintage…read moreglassware and clean beauty to funky clothes and locally made art, Femme Fatale is wonderful for finding that gift that no one else will have thought of. Friendly, welcoming service too, and I thought prices were fair.

Are you patriotic but want something just a wee bit more local? Do you need a wine stopper or…read morecoaster with the District on it? Or a fridge magnet with the flag? This is the place to go for DC themed home goods and wood souvenirs. There are also non-DC themed items, but I'm biased and hope this place takes off. Jimmy Mann is at Eastern Market on the weekends near the northeast end of the market. I purchased a fridge magnet and it's very high quality (cute wood on water resistant felt).

This is a newer store at Pentagon City Mall. The toys are cute and live up to their name. My…read morefavorite was the "squishy pizza." The employee was good at engaging children. The staff encourage kids to hold and "squish" the toys. You can buy a giant pillow or keychain of the same item.

My daughter loves this store. She loves stuffies, almost an aficionado. She wouldn't buy one if it…read moredoesn't past muster. She loves this store from the first time she saw the name of it. Very cute, not standard fair style of animals of all sizes. You can put stuffies in costume stuffies. A bit pricey, especially the larger sizes. High quality, soft. Sort of the next step up if you're (your kid is) tired of the Beanie Boos.

About a 1-1.5: A pizza pop-up? Yes! A Chicago-style pizza pop-up?! Whoo hoo, even better!…read more Located in the Capitol Lounge, this pizza pop-up is a creation by the Chez Le Commis (underground Arlington supper club) team, Victor and Tom - both are native Chicagoans, so I was super super super SUPER excited! Two kinds of pizzas are offered - deep dish and thin crust. Toppings include sausage, pepperoni, Italian beef, mushrooms, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, green peppers, giardiniera, and onion. Besides the pizzas, there are also salads (Antipasti Salad and Burrata), Toasted Ravioli, Italian Beef Sandwich, Pork Milanese, and Popcorn Ice Cream. Some dear friends and I came here for the first seating, and we tried: the Italian Beef Sandwich (cornmeal-dusted soft bread with thick-cut Italian beef; I wasn't a fan of this as it seemed more on the bland side; while juicy, it just didn't have much flavor to it); a thin crust pizza (extremely overly well-done, it was like a 'pizza cracker' - we just had pepperoni for the topping, but there was just way too much oregano (to the point where it seemed like it was a whole jug of it mixed in with the sauce); very hard to chew!); and, a Deep Dish with sausage, green peppers, and onion - this was literally like a Lou Malnati's style, with tons of marinara sauce on top and extremely wet; the 'cornmeal'-like crust was very dry and had an off flavor to it; the ingredients were extremely minimal, considering that the sausages and the like were each at a $4 additional charge!). I was actually pretty disappointed with the pizzas, as both were just not tasty and inappropriately cooked - definitely not a great representation of Chicago pizzas! T___T Service was friendly, but extremely slow, and our server never checked up on us at all - we had to flag him down multiple times throughout our dining experience (for utensils, napkins, plates, and for the check). In addition, the water had an extreme off-taste to it, but even swapping for a soda didn't help, as the off-taste lingered in their beverage system. Reservations are not necessary, as there is plenty of seating within the venue space. I'm glad I was able to check this pop-up out but I wasn't a fan! +Chicago-style pizza pop-up +extremely overdone thin pizzas T____T +very dry and marinara-focused deep dishes T___T +minimal amount of ingredients at a steep additional charge ($4) +extremely slow service T___T +located inside the Capitol Lounge +limited residential parking around the area - watch out for permit-only zones

Woman and minority owned and operated!…read more Ms. Bianca was such a pleasure to meet as I eagerly explored her shop located within Savor. She has a variety of bath and body products, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and hats (most with the logo Black Excellence), and other little trinkets and accessories all made by local DMV artists and curators...AMAZING!! Her personable nature and through knowledge about each items was fantastic...and I look forward to purchasing from her in near future, particularly the sugar scrubs and shea butters. Overall, yelp peeps, I highly recommend checking out Curated DMV!!

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