M Street

I have lived in the suburbs of Washington D.C. my entire life, and I hate to admit that I always took Georgetown for granted. It wasn’t until a few years ago when I fell in love with my city. Thanks to M street. No matter what stores, cuisine, or nightlife scene you may fancy, M street generally offers a diverse selection. I found that you could make a day well spent out of it, if you were up for the challenge. Shops such as Urban Outfitters, Brooks Brothers, American Apparel and BCBG are right at your fingertips if you want to splurge. You can take a break with a midday snack at Pizzeria Paradiso, which has some of the most delicious pizza in D.C. For dessert, there are a number of sweet shops around. I’ve been to Georgetown Cupcakes a few times with out-of-towners, which you will discover always has a long line outside the shop. While I prefer Baked by Melissa, the Red Velvet is always a classic choice worth getting. At night, restaurants such as Mie N Yu are great for treating a date with its romantic dim lighting and lounge-style seating. A number of restaurants that surround M street are walking distance and can be great to eat and drink at before starting the night festivities. My family and I enjoy Bangkok Joe’s for its superb Thai food and even better view of the Georgetown Waterfront. If you want to hit up bars after you’re a little tipsy, Modern is a mini underground, trendy lounge and Rhino is an always happening, two-story bar, generally filled with good-looking Georgetown crew-team members. One of the reasons I find the area attractive is because of its old-time charm. The feel of the street takes you to Europe with its side-by-side cafes, shops and cobblestones on the sidewalk. Times when the weather is beautiful, the street can be bustling with families, tourists, professionals and Georgetown University students who want a study break. If you don’t know how to spend your next Saturday, I’d suggest driving down the alphabet for some M street action.

I love shopping on M Street! Anywhere there’s a Sephora I’m totally happy! There’s an Urban too and an Anthropologie, and on the other side of Wisconsin there’s an amazing vintage shop and a Lulu Lemon which has the best workout clothes ever!! There are also a bunch of cute little restaurants and cafes, like La Madeleine which has amazing French pastries! The cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcake are to die for, and going for groceries at Dean and Deluca is always super fun! I could seriously spend all day here going from store to store if my credit card didn’t stop me!

Since M is more or less the center of the alphabet, it’s hardly surprising that M street is the center of Georgetown. The street is bustling during the day and night, and while the stores and the restaurants tend towards the preppy side of things—think pink, green, and lots of Lacoste—it is a street that will be enjoyed by everyone. The sheer number of stores and bars can be a bit overwhelming if you’re trying to conquer M Street in one day. My personal favorites are the woman’s version of the child’s candy store in Sephora, and Mie N Yu, where I spent a sober but still entertaining New Year’s full of belly dancers and exotic food.

M Street is the best street in DC! It goes straight through Georgetown and is perfect for shopping, eating, drinking, you name it! It's such a cute environment, especially around Christmas time, I can't go a Christmas without going to Georgetown at least once. You'll love it. You absolutely have to get a cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake, they have the best cupcakes I've ever had and they're so pretty too! Make sure you bring your camera too, I always love taking pictures there. Go at least once, you won't regret it!

My favorite street in DC. Lined with shops, bars and restaurants, you can easily spend a full day enjoying all the different things to do on M Street. Make your way from the Four Seasons Hotel on one end of the street all the way to Georgetown Cupcake on the other and you will cover something for everyone. All within the historic setting of Georgetown. Grab some BBQ and beers at Old Glory (right near the corner of M and Wisconsin), enjoy a sundae at Serendipity, close down the bar at Smith's Point, do some expensive food shopping at Dean and Deluca, inhale a cupcake at the famous Georgetown Cupcake or just stroll down to the waterfront from M street. Often times I'll just head down to M Street without a plan and go with the flow. You are sure to find something interesting and fun to do.

I love this street. When I was living in DC, I used to stay just few blocks away from M Street and so I was on M most of the time. It is actually the perfect spot to hang out with friends, or bring a date to or just hang out. There are so many restaurants, bars, shopping and stuff to do here. The Georgetown Mall is also on the M street. I never liked the mall. It is just spacious with a bunch of never busy shops and "bored enough to swat flies" shopkeepers. Tip of the Day- One of the DMV offices is in the mall! Nothing like shopping to celebrate you getting a drivers license eh? I am usually at Old Glory with friends or at Rhino's with some of my Georgetown friends. Rhino's have some awesome drink specials. If you want to take your date out to M street, I suggest Mie N Yu. It is an intimate loungy restaurant. Oh also, this is a must do for all you cupcake fans. Head to Georgetown cupcakes! Don't be turned off the by the long line which usually extends around the block. It moves fast and also their cupcakes are so worth the wait!