DIVINE IN THE DISTRICT

By Jamie Yoos

“Everybody talks about seeing the monuments, going to the Smithsonian, but an interesting factoid is that the number one nightclub on the planet is in D.C.,” says Aubrey. Echostage, in northeast D.C., earned this title in 2021. “You’d think it’d be in New York or L.A., but nope, it’s right here in D.C.” The club has top-tier sound design, advanced LED displays, and has featured headliners such as David Guetta and Calvin Harris.

Dine

Exceptional dining is essential in any travel experience, and Aubrey’s pick is L’AvantGarde on M Street, which recently opened to rave reviews. The restaurant shares that Chef Gilles Epié fuses contemporary French cuisine with modern, global influences. Aubrey also endorses grabbing a bite at Shōtō to enjoy world-class sushi and what he describes as one of the slickest and coolest atmospheres in the city.

Relax

There’s no better way to unwind than connecting with nature. “One of the best places to get back to nature in the heart of a city would be [at] Rock Creek

Park. There are miles and miles of trails. It’s an absolutely wonderful location,” says Aubrey. It’s the place to take in the seasons and simultaneously get your steps in.

That being said, tourist attractions are popular for a reason. “A staple when in D.C. is to sit on the grass by the monument or go to the reflecting pool and do exactly that; reflect. Those are memories that will never go away,” says Aubrey.

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C: 202 547 4419 judi@judiseiden.com

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Washington, D.C.

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