10bestlogo

  • 10bestlogo

  • Awards
  • Arts & Culture
  • Food & Drink
  • Trip Planning
  • City Guides
  • Home

SEARCH: by place + food, budget, style, hotel, attraction, etc

SEARCH
10BEST: Trusted Travel & Lifestyle Advice
Washington:
Overview

overview

See & Do

see & do

Eat

eat

Party

party

Stay

stay

Shop

shop

Regions

regions

 
  • facebook share
  • twitter share
  • google plus share
  • pinterest share
  • stumble upon share
  • linkedin share
  • Flipboard
graphic

Most Popular 10Best Lists

  • #
    Las Vegas: 10 Fun and Free Things to do in Las Vegas
    View This List
  • #
    Honolulu: The 10 Best Shopping Malls and Centers in Honolulu and on Oahu
    View This List
  • #
    Orlando: New Additions & Venerable Classics in Orlando: the Best of the Theme-Park Capital
    View This List
  • #
    Rome: Rome is home to some of Italy's best pizza
    View This List
  • #
    Las Vegas: 10 Fun and Free Things to do in Las Vegas
    View This List
graphic

Most Popular 10Best Articles

  • #
    10 beautiful views from a New Zealand train
    View This Article
  • #
    Road Trip: 10 Must-See Spots Along the Oregon Coast
    View This Article
  • #
    10 beautiful views from a New Zealand train
    View This Article
  • #
    These are some of the best free things to do in 10 American cities
    View This Article
  • #
    Go here to feel like you're in the common room of your Hogwarts house
    View This Article
 
10bestlogo
facebook twitter instagram pinterest
  • About 10BEST
  • 10BEST Local Experts
  • Sitemap
SHOW MORE INFORMATION
  • Washington
Save This Page +

D.C.'s Famed Eastern Market: Enjoy Fabulous Weekend Shopping, Dining

This indoor-outdoor bazaar offers excellent food, produce and artwork

June 16, 2014 // By Holly Smith

By Holly Smith
June 16, 2014

 

As much a community gathering spot and tourist destination as it is a collection of indoor and outdoor shops, Washington, D.C.’s legendary Eastern Market is a must-visit destination, whether you feel like shopping ‘til you drop or simply soaking up the energy of this funky Capitol Hill enclave.

Come to Eastern Market hungry, and there's no chance you'll leave that way — Photo courtesy of Eastern Market

Part of what makes the combination crafts, flea and food market so special – aside from its overall creativity and playfulness – is that the weekend roster of participating artists (most of whom sell handmade goods) is always changing and evolving. So don’t worry about encountering the same-old, same-old from week to week. In fact, don’t worry about ever encountering it.

Feel like snagging a pair of silly, chic Mann Made Design’s earrings crafted from polished Heineken bottle caps? You’ll find it here. The same goes for hand-poured Capitol Cherry Blossom soap or Provence Morning candles from Aurora Bath and Jewels.

If exotic wood carvings are more your speed, go home with an original piece from Surinamese Wood Carving, where each museum-quality item comes from the hands of master craftsman Adiante Franszoon.

Looking for fresh flowers? Look no further! — Photo courtesy of Eastern Market

If you prefer your finds to be more of the textile variety, scope out the interesting garments and accessories on display from vendors like Kiwi Exquisite, whose dynamic roster of wares includes Egyptian tunics, hats from around the world and too many more items to name.

Into leather? (It’s okay, really!) Stop at Eugene Nee’s booth, where an array of handmade wallets, boots and clothing is just waiting to be snapped up.

And if you get hungry during your shopping binge, or from dancing to the live music played on weekends? No worries! Remember: Eastern Market is first and foremost a foodie mecca. That means you’re never more than a few steps away from something delicious.

If it’s early in the day and your stomach is rumbling for breakfast, order a warm bagel with cream cheese and lox from Fine Sweet Shop. Or maybe try a stack of blueberry buckwheat pancakes from Market Lunch. (Prepare to wait in line; it’ll be worth it.)

Artisans display their one-of-a-kind works at this D.C. shopping event — Photo courtesy of Eastern Market

Later on, opt for something savory. Whether it’s a barbecue sandwich with homemade coleslaw from Canales Delicatessen, or a slice (or three) of rich artisanal cheese from Bowers Fancy Dairy Products, you won’t go home hungry. But just in case, hedge your bets by picking up some extra goodies to cook later on, such as fresh pasta from Eastern Market Grocery. Or grab some Asian fruits - juices and canned goods - from Capitol Hill Produce.

Whatever you decide to buy or taste, you’ll leave Eastern Market with a brand new favorite shopping and dining destination!

Fresh produce tempts shoppers every weekend — Photo courtesy of Eastern Market

x

Next Up

Festive Shopping Awaits at D.C.'s Downtown Holiday Market

Read More »


About Holly Smith

Holly Smith would gladly stand in line for blueberry buckwheat pancakes.

Read more about Holly Smith here.

Connect with Holly via: Blog | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | StumbleUpon


Share

Facebook
Twitter
Google Plus
Pinterest
StumbleUpon
LinkedIn
Flipboard
×

×