1. The Dairy Godmother

9.0
2310 Mount Vernon Ave (btwn E Del Ray Ave & E Oxford Ave), Alexandria, VA
Marchand de glaces · Del Ray · 68 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The best frozen custard EVER! Even the Obamas agree. En savoir plus .

2. Tryst

8.4
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 299 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Coffee bar by day where you can hang out with your laptop. Bar bar by night where you can hang out with your friends. Cool and cozy doesn’t get better than this. En savoir plus .

3. Proper Topper

7.8
1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Boutique de cadeaux · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 5 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Proper Topper has something for everyone: nukuku frames for the home, whiskey stones for him, handmade puppets for the little ones and fabulous fashions for her. En savoir plus .

4. 9:30 Club

9.1
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salle de concert · U-Street · 214 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: One of the best and most intimate venues for seeing live music in town. For thirty years and counting – the 9:30 Club has brought the best local, indie and international bands to DC. En savoir plus .

5. Cafe Saint-Ex

7.4
1847 14th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Gastro-pub · U-Street · 79 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I love this restaurant’s feel, oh and the food. The laid back neighborhood vibe is so comfortable. Café St. Ex’s commitment to the community and local farmers is just part of what makes them so great En savoir plus .

6. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Stand de hot-dogs · U-Street · 386 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: It’s an amazingly simple concept and the food is simply amazing. My favorite is the good ole chili dog. Yum! En savoir plus .

7. Portland Farmer's Market at PSU

9.3
1875 SW Park Ave (on South Park Blocks), Portland, OR
Marché fermier · 91 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I recommend showing up hungry – you’ll kick yourself if you don’t have room for the rum raisin challah, fresh goat cheese and brandied cherries. En savoir plus .

8. Tweed Baby Outfitters

1200 Villa Pl #110, Nashville, TN
Magasin de vêtements pour enfants · Edgehill · 3 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The most adorable little shop, perfect for finding a gift for a newborn baby up to 4 year toddler. The owner Maggie is wonderful and carries many unique lines En savoir plus .

9. UAL

6.4
2918 West End Ave, Nashville, TN
Magasin de vêtements · 6 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: They buy end-of-season clothing and accessories for men and women and resell at very reasonable prices. And the shoe selection is amazing! En savoir plus .

10. Gruhn Guitars

7.7
2120 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Magasin de musique · 12 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: This new location houses everything under the sun, and has seen clientele such as Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash and Paul McCartney. En savoir plus .

11. International Market

2615 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN
Épicerie · 3 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A small world market with ethnic groceries, spices, and a Thai fusion buffet. Treat yourself to a tasty red bean bun. En savoir plus .

12. The Groove

7.9
1103 Calvin Ave (at Gallatin Ave), Nashville, TN
Disquaire · Lockeland Springs · 8 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A very cool record and CD store located on the east side. Old and new, it’s fun to dig and discover new music. You can listen before you buy, using the record player they have set up in the shop. En savoir plus .

13. Sky Blue Cafe

8.4
700 Fatherland St (7th Ave), Nashville, TN
Café · Historic Edgefield · 84 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A small and charming café with friendly service. The Stuffed French Toast Pancakes are incredible, and the Croque Madame is another must-try. En savoir plus .

14. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.4
1892 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN
Marchand de glaces · Lockeland Springs · 127 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Goat Cheese and Cherries, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Salty Caramel. With flavors like these, do I even need to say more? En savoir plus .

15. Rosepepper Cantina

8.0
1907 Eastland Ave (Chapel), Nashville, TN
Restaurant mexicain · 104 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A casual, inviting setting with a huge outdoor patio. Fun Mexican décor, great margaritas and delicious chorizo queso with homemade chips. En savoir plus .

16. Nissan Stadium

8.7
1 Titans Way (btwn Russell St & Victory Ave), Nashville, TN
Stade de football américain · 123 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Right across the river from downtown is LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans. Try to catch a football game if it is in season! En savoir plus .

17. Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant

8.6
500 Church St (at 5th Ave.), Nashville, TN
Restaurant américain · 214 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Authentic Southern comfort food and grocery market that offers live music in the evenings. If you can visit the other locations (in Leiper’s Fork or downtown Franklin), I highly recommend it. En savoir plus .

18. Hutton Hotel

7.7
1808 West End Ave (btwn 19th Ave N & 18th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Hôtel · 57 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: An elegant, boutique hotel featuring contemporary and eco-friendly design. Gwyneth Paltrow stayed here for 3 weeks—and wrote about it in GOOP—while working in Nashville a few years ago. En savoir plus .

19. Eightbar (Atomic Books Bar)

7.8
3620 Falls Rd (36th St.), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Hampden · 6 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Sister store of Atomic Books around the corner with a large collection of design books and pop gifts. En savoir plus .

20. Club Charles

7.2
1724 N Charles St (Btw Lafayette & Lanvale), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Charles North · 42 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Dark and cool, a good place to be seen. If you’re lucky you can catch a surprise acrobatic act that takes place right above the bar. En savoir plus .

21. The Helmand

8.3
806 N Charles St (at Madison St), Baltimore, MD
Restaurant afghan · Mount Vernon · 34 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: An inviting interior and warm staff welcome you in this restaurant owned by the brother of the Prime Minister of Afghanistan. The Kaddo Borawani (baby pumpkin) is unforgettable. En savoir plus .

22. Mount Vernon

Baltimore, MD
Quartier · 21 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The heart and soul of downtown. The center is the original Washington Monument and surrounding parks. En savoir plus .

23. Environment 337

337 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
Boutique de cadeaux · Carroll Gardens · 1 conseil

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Beautiful tableware and accessories. Great stationery/cards and beautiful, sophisticated ceramics.

24. Erie Basin

8.1
388 Van Brunt St (Dikeman), Brooklyn, NY
Boutique d'antiquités · Red Hook · 7 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Hands down, my favorite jewelry store in NYC. Russell is the best curator of vintage jewelry I know and EB is a must for anyone looking for vintage engagement/wedding jewelry.

25. The Diana Kane Boutique

229 5th Ave (President St), Brooklyn, NY
Boutique · North Slope · 1 conseil

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: My favorite place to get sophisticated swimwear, basic shift dresses and great bags. They also carry a nice selection of Virginia Johnson scarves.

26. Hayden-Harnett

211 Franklin St (at Freeman St.), Brooklyn, NY
Magasin d'accessoires de mode · Greenpoint · 1 conseil

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I love their swimsuits for summer. Their leather goods (wallets and bags) are definitely worth the splurge.

27. La Bagel Delight

8.9
284 7th Ave (at 6th St), Brooklyn, NY
Magasin de bagels · Central Slope · 86 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: While I miss the old location a few blocks north, these guys make the best bagels in NYC. They have totally ruined me for any other bagel, anywhere. I've actually had these shipped across country to p

28. Gingergrass

8.6
2396 Glendale Blvd (at Brier Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant vietnamien · Silver Lake · 60 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Fresh Vietnamese food with a modern interior - their imperial rolls are reason enough to make thedrive, or even rent an apartment in Silver Lake. En savoir plus .

29. OK Store

8.4
8303 W 3rd St (Sweetzer), Los Angeles, CA
Boutique de cadeaux · Mid-City West · 8 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The store has a little bit of everything good, and a wide range of blown glass, rare design books, japanese tea sets, and Tair Mercier placemats. En savoir plus .

30. OK Store

8.4
8303 W 3rd St (Sweetzer), Los Angeles, CA
Boutique de cadeaux · Mid-City West · 8 conseils et avis

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: OK, quite rightly, has the reputation of being the mecca of LA design store's maybe because the owner, Larry Schaffer, seems to be known by everyone in town. En savoir plus .