Looking for something to do this weekend in Columbia Heights? We have you covered!
Queen’s English (3410 11th Street NW)
Need last-minute drinks for your Thanksgiving plans? Queen’s English is offering a four-bottle pack for pickup or delivery that pairs perfectly with your turkey dinner plans. For just $140, enjoy this specially-curated pack from this restaurant’s wine connoisseurs. Start the party off with a crisp and dry Swiss Cider. Containing 20 different types of foraged apples, it’s the perfect bubbly for a pre-meal toast. Then, enjoy a white Pinot that’s perfect chilled. Next, pour a blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris from the Broken Land. Finally, finish off with a 1997 Gamay that pairs perfectly with your turkey’s stuffing.
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats (1370 Park Road NW)
Before fall fades away to winter, enjoy delicious autumn-inspired desserts from Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats! If you’re looking for something pre-made, enjoy thick and delicious pumpkin fudge brownies with hints of cinnamon and rich chocolate. If you’d rather make your own dessert, check out their autumn cookie decorating kit! With six sugar and six gingerbread cookies in fun fall shapes like leaves and turkeys, you can create all kinds of designs with their colored icing and sanding sugars. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s just as fun to decorate the cookies as it is to eat them!
Thip Khao (3462 14th Street NW)
This Sunday, November 21th, Thip Khao is collaborating with Chef Opie Crooks from No Goodbyes for an epic eight-course meal! Their flavor-packed menu includes ember-grilled lobster, grasshopper jaew, and whiskey ‘bone-in’ pineapple and toasted rice. This one night only, 12-seat meal, allows for interaction between chefs and guests and includes specialty cocktail pairings from professional mixologists. Sign up to get a seat today!
Dragon’s Breath Yoga (3423 14th Street NW)
Between in-laws coming to town and gift shopping already starting up, the holidays can be pretty stressful. Luckily, Dragon’s Breath Yoga is holding three classes this weekend so you can get the much-needed zen you deserve! Try their all-levels Forrest Yoga classes offered on both Saturday and Sunday for slow-paced stretching and core work. If you want a class with a more mixed style, try their Yin/Yang Yoga at 5:00pm on Sunday, which is designed to calm the nervous system while warming up the body for the week ahead. All classes are offered virtually, so you’ll be able to find your inner peace in the comfort of your own home!
Tequila & Mezcal (3475 14th Street NW)
There’s no better go-to weekend plan in the District than a nice brunch. For this Saturday and Sunday, we recommend Tequila & Mezcal for a delicious blend of Mexican and American breakfast classics. Enjoy their specialty house dishes like their tacos de lomo salteado with homemade tortillas, steak, and a colorful pepper medley for a burst of flavor. Order a house sangria, classic mimosa, and blood orange mimosa for a refreshing beverage pairing to your meal. If you’re looking for a brunch perfect for your little ones, they also offer a great kids menu perfect for the picky eaters. Be sure to finish off your brunch with an order of their Mexican churros! Served with their signature pineapple and caramel sauce, it’s the sweetest way to end your meal.