Washington DC Shopping

[Faust]

Do they only carry the cashmere v-necks from those two brands?

[dji]

more or less, DC isn't the most progressive market.

[endersgame]

i'll be in DC for a museum opening later this month.

i've been to the other museums here all my life. what else do you do here? i know the shopping is crap.

[Vanna]

Is Ceiba still any good? Haven't been in so long. The most tender pork I've ever had I had there.

[r3dbarr0n1]

Being from the DC MD area, there really isn't anything here. Primarily because the population is much more conservative and only a few recognize or relate with brands like Rick Owens or BBS etc...

[endersgame]

any recs on early morning drop-in gyms, restaurants worth mentioning?

i dunno, i'll guess i'll do some touristy shit like walk the c&o canal?

[dji]

food wise DC is a lot more miss than hit but the following are good:
Little Serow - go on a weeknight and the line should be manageable, best meal you'll have in DC if you can handle the heat
Kapnos - excellent Greek inspired small plates, the spit roasted meats are very tasty
Le Diplomate - solid French food, brunch is good
Toki Underground - best ramen I've had in the states (and I've tried pretty much everywhere in NYC), starters and sides are awesome too
Union Market - very hipstery but the small stands all offer quality grub, TaKorean is a favourite

skip Rose's Luxury, hype.

endersgame these recommendations still hold true, only new restaurant of note is Maketto from the guy behind Toki Underground. solid food and interesting (for DC) restaurant/cafe/retail concept.

C&O canal is an okay time killer, Difficult Run is a favourite short hike near Great Falls if you're driving.

[eyebefore#]

Redeem on 14th between T and S is probably the only store in DC that comes close to being sz approved. You won't find Rick or Boris there, but they do have Den Im. The store might not have stuff that's up to the sz standard of quality, but if they did they probably wouldn't survive in DC. Very good place to check out if you're just starting to get in to the style, plus the owner, Lori, is super sweet and helpful.

[gawkrodger]

any new recommendations for DC or Baltimore (record shops, good bookstores, food, galleries etc)?

[pisciazz]

The Sound Garden in Baltimore is a pretty decent record store that's worth checking out if you're in the area. Fell's Point is pretty lively on the weekends too, so feel free to explore.