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Looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift to give your mom or any mother in your life this year? How about some jewelry? You can’t go wrong when you give that special mom something that sparkles to open on Mother’s Day. If you’re not sure where to go in the Washington, D.C., area to shop for jewelry, we’ve put together a list of some of the best places to shop. Read on for a look at some local jewelry shops where you can find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. 

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The Buick Encore GX is a subcompact SUV that’s a larger alternative to the Encore. While it’s always catered to the mainstream market, the 2024 model year will see a makeover that will make it a viable option if you’re looking for an upscale small SUV. Here’s what we know so far about this highly anticipated new model that will hit the market in May 2023.

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The GMC Sierra is a light-duty truck that offers superior performance. This is especially true when it comes to towing. Are you looking for a pickup that can handle heavy loads as well as your recreational activities around Clarksville, Maryland? If so, the 2023 GMC Sierra is a perfect choice. It’s got practical power while still providing a comfortable and enjoyable ride. In this article, we’ll take a look at the note-worthy features of the 2023 Sierra. We’ll also discuss its winter-driving capabilities and offer some tips for how you can navigate the road during snowy and icy conditions.

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If you’re looking for a reliable vehicle that can tow heavy loads with ease, the Chevrolet Silverado should be at the top of your list. Its impressive features make it a favorite for Maryland drivers who want a workhorse of a truck that’s also a pleasure to drive. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the key towing capabilities of the 2023 Silverado and provide valuable tips that can help you get the most out of this pickup when you’re towing a trailer or another vehicle.

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Each year, approximately 885,000 tons of sugar are refined at the Domino Sugar Refinery in Baltimore. Beyond Domino Sugar itself, Charm City’s sweet side also comes through in the desserts found on restaurant menus and in bakeries and other food establishments across the city. When you’re looking for something sweet to celebrate a special occasion, you can take your taste buds on a journey of discovery as you explore the best Baltimore eateries for sugar cravings. 

Berger Cookies

From its location in Lexington Market, Berger Cookies continues to satisfy the Baltimore community’s sugar cravings. The bakery traces its origins to 1835, when German immigrant Henry Berger opened his first bakery in East Baltimore. 

Baltimoreans by birth can identify Berger’s signature treat in a heartbeat: the soft, cake-like cookies hand-dipped into a lusciously rich fudge frosting. The bakery team creates these cookies using the same homemade recipe from the 1800s with only a few minor adjustments. 

Cookies aren’t the only Berger’s baked goods you can enjoy. Cakes are also a popular treat. Berger’s cakes come in two varieties. The Berger’s Original Half Cake features freshly baked layers of pound cake covered with Berger Cookies fudge frosting. The Coconut Half Cake contains delicious pound cakes covered with vanilla frosting and fluffy flakes of coconut.

• Location: 2900 Waterview Ave., Baltimore.
• Telephone: 800-398-2236

Dangerously Delicious Pies

Founded more than 15 years ago by Rodney “The Pie Man” Henry, Dangerously Delicious Pies puts a rock-and-roll spin on a bakery favorite. As the frontman to Baltimore’s “Glenmont Popes,” Rodney Henry knew an excellent pie when he tasted one. While touring with Glenmont Popes, he slung pies at merchandise tables and traded slices of pie for lodging. 

Today, Dangerously Delicious Pies offers a complete line of quiches and sweet and savory pies for dine-in at its Canton Square retail shop, carryout, and delivery. Each pie is handmade from scratch. You’ll find cream pies such as coconut cream and banana cream, fruit pies with apple and blueberry, as well as specialty pies, such as the Baltimore Bomb. 

• Location: 2839 O’Donnell St., Baltimore.
• Telephone: 410-552-PIES (7437), option 1.

Harmony Bakery

As Baltimore’s gluten-free, vegan bakery, Harmony Bakery creates delectable treats using fresh, organic ingredients from local farmers. The Harmony Bakery team mixes all the flour used in the bakery in house, resulting in crunchy crusts and delicious cakes and cookies.

Discover delicious after-dinner desserts or choose from vegan cupcakes, luscious brownies, and delicate tarts that will perfectly accompany your breakfast cup of coffee or tea. Children will adore Harmony Bakery’s cookie options, which include chocolate chip and oatmeal cream pies. A specialty doughnut of the day always brings big smiles from regular customers.

Harmony Bakery offers convenient online ordering for its bakery products.

• Location: 3446 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore.
• Telephone: 410-235-3870.

Pure Chocolate by Jinji

Fresh off its 10th anniversary, Pure Chocolate by Jinji remains dedicated to sharing the gift of exceptional quality chocolate with others. Founded by Jinji Fraser and her father, Guy, Pure Chocolate by Jinji’s retail shop in Baltimore’s historic Belvedere Square Market will introduce you to the flavor nuances of some of the highest-quality chocolate you’ll ever taste.

“Each chocolate we create tells a story,” Jinji describes on the company’s website. “We begin by focusing on a specific memory, an event, or an emotion, and we work with that moment until we can taste it. Then, the crafting of our next piece of chocolate starts.”

Products available at the retail shop include barks, bean-to-bar chocolate, drinking chocolate, fudge, truffles, and more. Look for Jinji chocolates in limited supply at cafes, grocers, and restaurants in the Baltimore area.

• Location: 529 E. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore.
• Telephone: 410-394-9901.

Sacré Sucré Pastry Studio

With its headquarters in downtown Baltimore, the Sacré Sucré Pastry Studio is a charming French-inspired bakery with plenty of character. If you’re a fan of macarons, you must taste these delicacies from Sacré Sucré. Flavors vary based on holidays and seasons.

Beyond macarons, Sacré Sucré also prepares fabulous gâuteaus featuring tahini, caramel, Earl Grey-infused mousse, and almond ganache. Flaky croissants, luscious pain au chocolat, apple turnovers, and salted caramel marshmallows make perfect breakfast or after-dinner treats. Pair your favorite bites with a beverage: espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, and matcha are among some of the cups of comfort awaiting you at Sacré Sucré.

Convenient online ordering is available for pickup at its Fleet Street location.

• Location: 2001 Fleet St., Baltimore.
• Telephone: 443-873-0020

The Charmery

Dishing out happiness through ice cream, The Charmery offers handcrafted, exceptional-quality ice cream from four Baltimore-area locations. An ever-changing menu of seasonal ice cream flavors, specialty sundaes, milkshakes, and floats delight customers young and old. Established by David and Laura Alima, The Charmery values creativity and community — two elements you’ll find in every scoop you savor. 

The Charmery takes inspiration for its frosty creations from local agriculture and maker communities. You can taste real fruit and high-quality dairy products in the ice cream. Customer favorite flavors include Mint Mountain, Tell Tale Chocolate, Old Bay Caramel, and Malty Vanilla Chip. Vegan offerings are available and follow the seasons.

• Locations: 801 W. 36th St., Baltimore; 6807 York Road, Baltimore; 6000 Merriweather Drive, #185B, Columbia; 1700 W. 41st St., #400, Baltimore.
• Telephone: 410-814-0493 (801 W. 36th St.); 443-275-2859 (6807 York Road); 443-546-3359 (Columbia location); 443-759-4905 (1700 W. 41st St.).

The next time your sugar cravings strike, explore the above destinations for mouth-watering sweets you can’t resist. Now it’s your turn to share your favorites. Tell us what you think about our suggestions. Did we overlook one of your favorite Baltimore establishments? Write to us and let us know so we can add your recommendations to this list.

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Families in Columbia, Maryland, have a lot of options for entertaining their kids. One of the local favorites is tot lots, where children can spend hours and hours enjoying playgrounds with slides, swings, sandlots, and a ton of other activities. We put together a list of some of the best tot lots in the area and what they have to offer to make your choice for a weekend or afternoon of family fun even easier. 

Most of the parks in the area are maintained and safety checked by the Columbia Association, guaranteeing they’ll be a safe, fun time for your kids. Check out the tot lots below and figure out which one is best for you and your family, then take your children there to meet other kids and parents and have a grand old time.

Vantage Point Park

Small, charming, and surrounded by scenic parkland, Vantage Point Park contains a great tot lot for younger children. Take your kids to the toddler-appropriate swing set in the park, or let them play on the slide and jungle gym nearby while you take a seat on one of the available benches and supervise. There’s a gorgeous forest vista behind the play area and a gazebo further down where you can spend a quiet Sunday afternoon.

The park is located on Vantage Point Road in the town center, making it easily accessible for most families in Columbia.

Wyndham Park

Wyndham Park has some swings suitable for toddlers and younger children, but it’s also a great park to bring elementary-age children because there are more “grown-up” swings available, as well as a bigger slide that older kids will appreciate. You’ll find Wyndham Park on the corner of Little Patuxent Parkway and Broken Land Parkway.

Just like Vantage Point Park, Wyndham is also surrounded by lush green woodlands, making it a very relaxing destination for the whole family.

Banneker Park

Walk a little further down from Wyndham Park, and you’ll come across Banneker Park, also located in Columbia’s’ town center. In addition to the swings, slide, and jungle gym offered at the previous tot lots, this park also has mechanical horses and seahorses for younger children to ride, as well as a small tunnel to play in. 

Columbia Association Tot Lot OM9

Located at 9563 Wandering Way, Columbia, this tot lot is beloved by parents of younger children thanks to the playground horses and sandbox that provide hours of fun for young minds. Visit this tot lot in the spring and let your children enjoy the warmer weather playing outside in the sand, even if it’s’ not quite summer beach weather yet.

Columbia Association Tot Lot OB8

You’ll find tot lot OB8 at 6564 Seedling Lane in Columbia. Do your young children have a fascination with cars and can’t’ wait to grow up and be old enough to get their own? Well, take them here, where they can ride mechanical stationary cars meant for toddler-age children.

If the woodland around some of the tot lots in the area makes you nervous for your kids, Tot Lot OB8 is located in a more residential area with less forested land around it, so you can easily keep an eye on your kids at all times and not have them slip into the woods.

Wilde Lake Park Tot Lot

Sometimes you want to head to a playground where the kids can have fun while, as parents, you can also enjoy the nature that surrounds you. If this is the fun weekend activity you’re looking for, head out to Wilde Lake Park Tot Lot and enjoy the serene grounds of the park and 22-acre artificial lake while marveling at the trees starting to enter full bloom in the spring season. Next to one of the park’s most visible landmarks, the barn, you’ll find a tot lot for children that includes plenty of fun activities to keep them occupied.

After the kids are done playing, take a stroll with them around the 1.5-mile path around the lake, and try to spot some of the birds that have started migrating back to the area, as well as other small wildlife that can be found in the park. Wilde Lake Park is located north of the town center at 10002 Hyla Brook Road. 

Dorsey Hall Pool Tot Lot

Perhaps your family loves to combine a day of swimming with a day out in the park. If your child has already started lessons or just can’t get enough of the water, Dorsey Hall Pool Tot Lot  is the place for you. The hall has an eight-lane pool, as well as a wading pool (with a beach entry to make it easier to get in the water). Your children will love the water features and the water slide. 

Adjacent to the pool areas, you’ll find a well-equipped tot lot that most Columbia area kids absolutely love, as well as basketball courts and sand volleyball courts if you have older athletic children that would like to join in on a day of family fun. To get to Dorsey Hall Pool Tot Lot, you’ll have to venture slightly further, as the hall is located at 4649 Columbia Road in Ellicott City. However, trust us that the extra drive is definitely worth it, as Dorsey Hall tends to be an absolute favorite for local families.

We know that every family is different, as is their preferred way of spending a sunny spring afternoon or brisk weekend day. Whether you have toddlers who like to swing all day or lots of children of different ages and interests and you’d like to spend a day together as a family, the Columbia area has the perfect tot lot to offer you and your family.

If you visit a tot lot you love that we left out, please contact us at Koons Clarksville Chevrolet Buick GMC in Clarksville, Maryland, and let us know, as we’d love to include it in a future post.

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The 2023 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV with the power and capability to haul cargo onboard the vehicle and via a towing and trailering system. As an SUV, its towing capacities are important because you and many other drivers may need a vehicle to haul trailers and other heavy payloads. If you’re looking for a rugged SUV with the power to haul some of the heaviest loads then the 2023 GMC Yukon may be the SUV for you. Keep reading to learn about how much the Yukon can tow.

Trim Levels

The 2023 GMC Yukon comes in five trim levels and the performance packages, specifically the powertrain of each vehicle, can affect how much the Yukon can tow. The trim levels are SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate. Along with the difference in towing capacities, the higher the trim level of the Yukon the more luxury features you get on the exterior and interior of the SUV. For example, the Denali Ultimate comes with the option for a better towing package and transmission to support this additional package, which can further increase its towing capacity.

Engines

The trim levels also affect the availability of engines for the GMC Yukon. When you choose your trim level, you may get the option between three possible engines. The performance capabilities of each engine are below:

3.0-Liter Duramax Turbodiesel

The 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine comes as an optional engine for each of the trim levels. This engine can output a maximum hp of 277 at 3,750 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm. As a powerful engine using diesel fuel, this engine can have an advantage over others when you’re towing heavy loads.

5.3-Liter V-8

The 5.2-liter V-8 engine comes standard on the SLE, SLT, and AT4 trim levels of the vehicle and is optional on the Denali and Denali Ultimate. This engine can output 355 hp at 5,600 rpm and 383 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. As a gas-powered engine, this engine is often less expensive to maintain, though this can vary based on the regular fluctuations of gas and diesel prices. While it needs more power to tow heavy loads, it’s still a capable engine with powerful towing capacities.

6.2-Liter V-8

The 6.2-liter V-8 engine comes standard on the Denali and Denali Ultimate trim levels of the 2023 GMC Yukon and is an available option for the AT4 trim level but not the SLE or SLT. This engine outputs 420 hp at 5,600 rpm and has 460 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. This engine is a massive upgrade over the 5.3-liter version but still needs more rpm to tow heavy loads. Even so, this engine can perform quite well when towing.

Optional Towing and Trailering Packages

GMC has two optional towing and trailering packages. The first is the ProGrade trailering system, which is an available option for the SLE, SLT, and AT4 trim levels and is standard on the Denali and Denali Ultimate editions. It offers the following equipment and technology to help while you’re towing:

• Hitch guidance with hitch view to help you attach the hitch of the Yukon to trailers.
• In-vehicle trailering app to help you monitor and tow the trailer more effectively.
• Trailer blind zone alert system to help you monitor your trailer while driving, though it isn’t available on the Yukon SLE.

GMC also offers the Enhance Trailering Technology package, which is available on the AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trim levels. It offers the following technology:

• Trailer camera provisions to help you monitor the trailer and towing via cameras.
• Trailering assist guidelines to improve your ability to attach trailers to your GMC Yukon.
• Auxiliary trailer camera to install and help you monitor your trailer more effectively.

Towing Capacity

The total towing capacity of the 2023 GMC Yukon can vary based on the powertrain of the vehicle, which is affected by the trim levels, performance packages, and the other options you can select when you get a new 2023 GMC Yukon. All 2023 Yukon trim levels come with basic towing and trailering including basic towing equipment and trailer sway control. All of the values are based on having the correct towing equipment. Below are the towing capacities for each trim level of the vehicle:

SLE

The SLE is the base model of the 2023 GMC Yukon and it has a GVWR of 7,400 pounds. While this is a relatively low GVWR, the SLE doesn’t have the performance packages and additional equipment and power to tow particularly heavy loads. Even so, this is an impressive value for a base model of trucks and SUVs. The SLE does have access to a package and set up to give it an additional 100 pounds, for a total GVWR of 7,500 pounds.

SLT

The SLT has similar systems to the SLE and as such also has a GVWR of 7,400 pounds. For this version, it’s still a powerful towing and cargo capacity. Like the SLE and AT4, it’s important to have the right equipment for the trailer and cargo you want to haul. The SLT also has an available package to haul 7,500 pounds.

AT4

Starting with the AT4 trim level, the standard towing capacity of the vehicle increases to a GVWR of 7,500 pounds. It comes with the standard equipment to increase the GVWR such as a more powerful engine and access to better packages for towing and trailering.

Denali

The Denali comes with more interior features to improve comfort and luxury but its standard setup decreases the GVWR back to 7,400 pounds. With access to the optional towing and trailering features, it can increase its capacity to 7,500 pounds, which is an improvement over its base but makes it comparable to the AT4.

Denali Ultimate

The Denali Ultimate trim level comes with the highest GVWR of the trim levels at an impressive 7,700 pounds. Since it has both optional packages standard, it comes as no surprise that it’s the most powerful trim level for the 2023 GMC Yukon.

Now that you’ve learned the answer to, “how much can the Yukon tow?” you’re ready to explore your options for new vehicles at Koons Clarksville Chevrolet Buick GMC. While you’re there, you can explore an inventory of pre-owned vehicles and options for financing your next vehicle purchase. Contact us today to learn more.

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If you’re looking for a large, spacious SUV, then the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse may be the vehicle for you. This powerful vehicle comes packed with entertainment and comfort features to keep you and your passengers engaged no matter how long your trip is. Extra cargo space and options for better infotainment systems can increase your satisfaction with this vehicle. Keep reading to discover Koons Clarksville Chevrolet Buick GMC’s spotlight on the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse interior.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels

The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse comes in six trim levels, though each one offers both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options you can choose. Additionally, the trim levels can affect other features both inside and outside the vehicle, which can affect the amount of space on the inside of the vehicle for cargo and passengers. Below are the trim levels you can choose:

• LS: This is the base model of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse.
• LT-Cloth: The second tier of the trim levels offers a few more comfort options and interior materials.
• LT-Leather: This is the third tier of trim levels and offers simply a leather interior instead of the cloth option of the previous one.
• RS: This tier is where major changes to the style and materials of the vehicle start to occur.
• Premier: The second-to-last trim level offers a balance of the RS features and performance and the High Country features.
• High Country: The ultimate luxury version of the Traverse, this trim level includes comfort and technology packages to wow you and your passengers.

Interior Dimensions

The interior dimensions of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse remain largely the same across multiple trim levels. The one exception is the High Country edition, which has larger infotainment features and slightly less space for passengers and cargo. Below are the descriptions of the interior dimensions of each trim level:

LS, LT-Cloth, LT-Leather, RS, and Premier

Depending on your lifestyle, you may need space for either passengers or cargo. Below are the measurements for both types of space inside the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Front headroom: 42.80 inches.
• Front legroom: 41.01 inches.
• Front shoulder room: 61.91 inches.
• Front hip room: 58.10 inches.
• Second headroom: 40.02 inches.
• Second legroom: 38.41 inches.
• Second shoulder room: 62.16 inches.
• Second hip room: 56.91 inches.
• Third headroom: 38.21 inches.
• Third legroom: 33.48 inches.
• Third shoulder room: 57.50 inches.
• Third hip room: 48.50 inches.
• Cargo behind the first row: 98.20 cubic feet.
• Cargo behind the second row: 57.80 cubic feet.
• Cargo behind the third row: 23.00 cubic feet.

High Country

The High Country comes with more comfort and technology features, so it has somewhat less space than the other trim levels. Despite this, it still has plenty of space for your cargo and passengers:

• Front headroom: 41.44 inches.
• Front legroom: 41.01 inches.
• Front shoulder room: 61.91 inches.
• Front hip room: 58.10 inches.
• Second headroom: 39.00 inches.
• Second legroom: 38.41 inches.
• Second shoulder room: 62.16 inches.
• Second hip room: 56.91 inches.
• Third headroom: 38.21 inches.
• Third legroom: 33.48 inches.
• Third shoulder room: 57.50 inches.
• Third hip room: 48.50 inches.
• Cargo behind the first row: 98.20 cubic feet.
• Cargo behind the second row: 57.80 cubic feet.
• Cargo behind the third row: 23.00 cubic feet.

Interior Colors and Materials

Another update to the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is the materials it uses for its interior. Depending on the trim level you choose, you can have a durable cloth interior or a leather interior. Chevrolet designed each one to last for the entire lifetime of the vehicle under normal wear and tear. The interior also comes in a combination of jet black and other colors, including chai for both leather and cloth and then leather options in red, maple, black, and clove. These colors depend on the trim level of your Traverse and improve the style of the interior.

Entertainment

For entertainment options, the LS and LT-Cloth trim levels come with a 7-inch infotainment system with a touch screen, and the LT-Leather features a slightly larger touch screen that’s 8 inches. At the RS trim level and above, the vehicle comes with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system and an included navigation system. For even more entertainment, you get a wireless charging station for your smartphone, which can help you stay connected with your everyday life while inside your vehicle. This option comes on every trim level except the LS. Finally, the vehicle comes standard with Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

Comfort

Depending on the trim level, you can get massive comforts, though those that come standard on the base model are plentiful. You get 10 cup holders spaced throughout the vehicle to hold drinks safely. At the RS level and above, you also get a 120-volt power outlet so you can connect after-market technology to the vehicle, such as chargers for devices, speakers, and remote access. Remote access can allow you to lock the doors and run diagnostics across all trim levels. At higher trim levels, you can even start your Traverse remotely.

If these features aren’t enough, there’s plenty more to help you create a comfortable driving experience. Reduce road noise inside the vehicle cabin with active noise cancelation, or use the adjustable seats in the front seats to find your perfect seating arrangement. Depending on the trim level, the seats may be manual adjustments or powered.

Safety

The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse comes packed with plenty of safety features to help you navigate no matter the conditions. First, the SUV comes with a suite of monitors and alerts to keep you aware of your vehicle’s surroundings. These include features like forward collision alerts and front pedestrian braking. It also includes features such as lane keeping and classic safety systems such as air bags, seat belts, and LATCH systems to keep you and your passengers safe in the event of an accident.

Now that you’ve learned about the interior of the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, you can visit Koons Clarksville Chevrolet Buick GMC to look at this spectacular vehicle in person. Meanwhile, you can view an online inventory of new vehicles, research parts and services for your current vehicle, and learn about ways to finance your next vehicle purchase. Contact us today to learn more about the services we offer. We’re happy to hear from you.

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Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or you just want to show your special someone how much they mean to you, a romantic dinner is a perfect way to spend an evening. The challenge is finding the perfect spot to have your meal. In and around the Washington, D.C., area, you have lots of choices if you’re looking for a place that not only has a romantic ambiance but also serves excellent food. Take your love to a romantic dinner in D.C. at one of these restaurants.

Fiola Mare

Fiola Mare is an upscale Italian seafood restaurant in Georgetown. The indoor dining area is warm and inviting, but there’s also outdoor seating overlooking the water. The menu celebrates chef and owner Fabio Trabocchi’s love of the sea and combines it with his Italian heritage. The menu features a wide range of options, each one better than the last. You can feast on seafood towers, handmade pasta, and the signature Carrello del Pesce. This seafood cart features the daily catch and comes with a flair to your table. 

There’s no better place to have a special night out with your love than at Fiola Mare. The dining room is elegantly decorated with a nautical design, and you’ll have wonderful views of the water and the marina. Choose from the extensive wine menu for a bottle or glass to go with your meal. You can both choose from starters that include Calvisius caviar, oysters, or tuna, and for your main meal, the Fiola Mare lobster ravioli with ginger and chives is fantastic. You can also get Rohan duck breast or Japanese A5 Wagyu.

Tail Up Goat

Tail Up Goat is an intimate yet modern restaurant with top-notch service. It’s a combination neighborhood hotspot and romantic eatery where you can dine indoors or on the patio. Three former Komi employees opened this place, offering a relaxed spin on Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes and a constantly rotating menu, with new dishes added to the mainstay classics. Make a reservation for the four-course dinner, and you’ll both enjoy the meal and the atmosphere.

There’s an emphasis on pasta and bread and some shareable plates that can add to the romance of the evening. Make sure to try the crispy salt cod with smoked cauliflower aioli, the delicious ricotta cavatelli, and the squash bread. These are all so delicious you just might end the evening competing for the last bite.

Iron Gate

Iron Gate in Dupont Circle is another great place that serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The chefs cook everything over a wood-burning hearth and rotisserie, making this a unique place to have a meal. There are three very different and distinct dining spaces, so you can choose your experience. Select the Carriageway bar for a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, the Wisteria patio for an outdoor dining experience, or the Winter dining room for an intimate and romantic ambiance. 

Iron Gate has over 400 wines on its wine list and a menu that features dishes such as a daily focaccia, cremini mushroom arancini, new frontier bison flank steak, caramelized ricotta gnocchi, and charred Mediterranean octopus. No matter what dining area or dishes you choose, you can’t go wrong at Iron Gate. 

Anju

Make your dinner reservation at Anju and feast on contemporary Korean cuisine. Executive chef Angel Barreto creates delicious dishes made for sharing, whether it’s the classic Korean rice dish with veggies and meat in a bowl with gochujang sauce on the side for dipping, the pan-roasted duck breast, or noodles in a spicy seafood broth.

The décor and ambiance set the tone for a romantic date night. You and your date will enjoy the welcoming atmosphere with exposed brick walls, indoor greenery, and bamboo rattan seats. Anju is warm, welcoming, and cozy, making it perfect for any occasion.

District Winery

District Winery is D.C.’s first and only commercial winery, and it sits along the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard neighborhood, making it perfect for a romantic evening. The restaurant at District Winery offers stunning views from the dining room and bar, or you can sit out on the waterfront patio. The menu features seasonal items and shareable Charcuterie boards, such as the Mangalica or Finocchiona. You can also snack on sea bass tartare, burrata and beets, or charred octopus.

You can make your date night even more special with a tour of the winery before or after you eat. Winery tours are available Wednesday through Sunday and last for 60 minutes. Learn more about winemaking in an urban environment, how the winery sources its grapes, and the bottling process.

The Dabney

The Dabney is a popular D.C. date night spot because it always delivers the perfect night. The décor and atmosphere are warm and inviting, with a large roaring hearth that serves as the centerpiece of the restaurant. The hearth is also where James Beard award-winning chef Jeremiah Langhorne and his staff will cook your food. The menu focuses on local ingredients, especially from the Mid-Atlantic region. The Dabney offers indoor and outdoor seating, with an enclosed outdoor patio with heaters so you can still sit outside after it starts to cool down.

The tasting menu features items such as Appalachian apple stack cake, white Alba truffle custard, and aged Roseda beef. You can also try the grilled scallops and lobster and charred fireside vegetables. The bar menu, like the tasting menu, is always changing, but some of the items you might see include fried duck drums, Dabney brioche toast, and sweet potato rolls.

These are some of the most romantic restaurants in Washington D.C., and the places we would take our loved one to for a special evening out. Do you have a favorite romantic spot in the D.C. area? Stop by Koons Clarksville Chevrolet Buick GMC and tell us about it. We can check it out the next time we want to plan a date night. While you’re here, we can show you our extensive selection of new and used cars and trucks to get you around Washington, D.C. 

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