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I finally visited the Trap Music Museum in Atlanta. It was pretty cool. Not as informative as a Smithsonian museum, but a great interactive experience with amazing images.

I loved visiting the Georgia Aquarium even though it was insanely priced!!! But omg the animals were so majestic.

Did you know that this little pop-up in Union Market specializes in chicken and waffles all day?! Fancy Ranch Amish Fried Chicken served buttery fluffy waffles and savory, crispy fried chicken daily at Union Market. Check it out! #BlackGirlsExploreDC

Librae Bakery in NYC (Manhattan) keeps going viral for their baked goods and, welllll, it's worth it lol. The pistacho croissant was soooo decadent. I loved it! They also had a strawberry danish and that was fabulous too.

I went to Accra Restaurant in the Bronx. My bowl ended up being 3.5 meals. Inside was jollof, chicken stew, bean stew, fried sweet plantains. One hundred percent delicious.

Did you know Grazie Nonna now has brunch? Sat and Sun from 11am - 2pm. The Sunday Sauce pasta dish was one of the more comforting dishes I've had recently! The meat sauce is packed with short rib, sausage and soooo many herbs. And the pancakes were a nice little treat too. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

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Ethiopian dishes are delicious. I’ve been advocating for an Ethiopian BBQ in South Florida for years like Smoke ‘N Ash from Arlington.

Omg that looks amazing!!!

Sly is the sleek new rooftop bar at The Morrow Hotel by Marcus Samuelsson. Personally, I wasn't totally enamored, everything good though and the vibe is perfect. Would still go for a sunset vibe.
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Decibel is a vinyl record shop in Shaw with an amazing collection that spans modern and classic hip hop, gospel, soul, jazz, rock, pop, and so much more! ⁠The prices range from as low as $6 for rare and collectible albums. ⁠Follow their IG to see new arrivals and special events⁠ #BlackGirlsExploreDC

Two phenomenal sampler platters from Ethiopic on H St. One is veggie and one is beef and chicken. Omgggg - all of this was delicious. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

Sharing the two tibs I loved the most at Ethiopic. So one was regular and the other was in a stew. The fried tilapia was also buttery, flaky, delight. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

After someone recommended it to me a million years ago, I finally made it to Las Placitas in Navy Yard! And yep, it was so good especially the pupusas. No wonder, they've lasted for 30 years! #BlackGirlsExploreDC

My friend and I really enjoyed the fried chicken at Strand, a restaurant in Deanwood. Great vibes in there - chill bar, with great happy hour featuring items under $10. Definitely worth popping in to. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I'd been hearing all good things about a new restaurant in Deanwood, Strand. It was lovely! I liked the cornbread which tasted more like cake and I was a huge fan of the crab dip. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I have typically gotten the incredible charcuterie boards to pair with my wine at St. Vincent Wine Bar. But I decided to dive into their pasta menu and was soooo happy with my choices. The short rib pasta and lobster were both excellent. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

The dessert options at St. Vincent Wine Bar are always good including the lemon poppyseed donut holes. SO good. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I was running some errands in Germantown and had to stop by Royal Bagel Bakery & Deli because I hadn’t been in forever. ⁠I ordered the 42nd St pastrami sandwich, but I also grabbed some chocolate and cinnamon cigar sticks. ⁠#BlackGirlsExploreDC⁠

Where to get solidly delicious beignets in the DMV? Bayou Bakery has pretty good beignets. The only thing I recommend is asking for jam on the side. In my opinion, it really adds to it. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I had a great time at the EU Open House in May. I met the ambassador of Estonia and sampled some tasty foods. Already excited for next year. Also did you know that Dalmations are from Croatia??? #BlackGirlsExploreDC

Friedman's is a small NYC chain with many gluten free options! I'm not gf, but my friend is. The breading on the fried chicken was insane! Totally gf. The lemon blueberry pancakes were also quite good. I got a simple omlette bc that's what I needed and it was excellent.

Did you know that Amparo Fondita in Dupont has a 3-course lunch for $26? It's super simple, but honestly good because everything is a good choice.
Course 1: choose between bean soup or fresh salad
Course 2: Three mix-and-match tacos or a burrito
Course 3: Flan or agua fresca

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I was highly encouraged to visit Yellow and I definitely dragged my feet because it's always so busy! (Hack: Go to Union Market location midday on a weekday) The pastries were absolutely one hundred percent excellent. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I went to Pitango (multiple locations across the DMV). The Adams Morgan location is a full cafe with drinks, pastries, sandwiches, other sweets. Literally loved it there! Also I was just on time for a fresh batch of strawberries and cream, but I got cardamom and pistacho. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

Sometimes you are just craving Ben's Chili Bowl and it's worth the trip. We got the halfsmoke with chili and a delicious burger at the H St Corridor location. #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I went to Barcelona Wine Bar for the first time and did their tapas brunch. I selected some gems! The croquetas, the french toast, omg so good! #BlackGirlsExploreDC

I will NOT be saying no to asparagus wrapped in prosciutto. The appetizers at All Purpose, Navy Yard are sooo good! #BlackGirlsExploreDC

The pain of stepping on a child’s toy is something else. It feels like the arch of my foot is broken

I visited All Purpose, the Navy Yard location. Some people say it's the best pizza in DC and while I"m not sure I agree, I could see why people think so. It was excellent. We ordered the rubirosa and the buona pizzas. But the warm choco chip cookie dessert stole the show! #BlackGirlsExploreDC