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Podcast Playlist: Underrated DC Gems

Posted on February 23
Kaela Cote-Stemmermann

Kaela Cote-Stemmermann

If you know us, you know we love nothing more than discovering D.C.’s lesser-known gems. These podcast episodes dig into D.C.’s most underrated spots that fly under the radar, from cafes to happy hours.

Everything is expensive! But that doesn’t mean you can’t still find love on the cheap. Jade Womack, also known as Clockout DC, tells us her best D.C. date spots for $15 or less. Because, let’s be real, we’ve all been on enough $fancy$ cocktail dates.

Raman Santra, creator of the viral account @BarredInDC, knows D.C. bars — and lucky for us, he doesn’t gatekeep. He talked with us about D.C.’s best bars that don’t get enough hype, from dives to speakeasies.

Domonique Panton, a.k.a. As Told By Dom, is on a mission to visit every single cafe in D.C. Like seriously, she estimates she tried over 500 coffees last year. She’s on the pod to talk about her absolute favorites so far.

D.C. is the land of happy hours, but many of them aren’t as “happy” as they used to be. Ann Limpert, food editor for the Washingtonian, is here with some actually great D.C. bar deals where you can knock back a few (responsibly, of course 👀).

Sunday brunch doesn't have to mean powdered eggs and watered down mimosas. These brunches might be a little off the beaten path, but your friend group will thank you. Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC shares her pick of D.C.’s best brunches.

You might not think of D.C. as a city with a thriving literary scene, but we’re pumping out great authors like nobody's business. Local writer Hannah Greico tells us all the best book and poetry recommendations from local authors you’ve never heard of.

  • Also, don’t miss our talk with Marisa Kashino, author of “Best Offer Wins,” a juicy D.C. real-estate thriller. It may even become a Hulu series starring Greta Lee!

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