1. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Imbiss · U-Street · 386 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: It’s an amazingly simple concept and the food is simply amazing. My favorite is the good ole chili dog. Yum! Mehr erfahren.

2. Portland Farmer's Market at PSU

9.3
1875 SW Park Ave (on South Park Blocks), Portland, OR
Bauernmarkt · 91 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I recommend showing up hungry – you’ll kick yourself if you don’t have room for the rum raisin challah, fresh goat cheese and brandied cherries. Mehr erfahren.

3. Tweed Baby Outfitters

1200 Villa Pl #110, Nashville, TN
Geschäft für Kinderkleidung · Edgehill · 3 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The most adorable little shop, perfect for finding a gift for a newborn baby up to 4 year toddler. The owner Maggie is wonderful and carries many unique lines Mehr erfahren.

4. UAL

6.4
2918 West End Ave, Nashville, TN
Bekleidungsgeschäft · 6 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: They buy end-of-season clothing and accessories for men and women and resell at very reasonable prices. And the shoe selection is amazing! Mehr erfahren.

5. Gruhn Guitars

7.7
2120 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Musikgeschäft · 12 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: This new location houses everything under the sun, and has seen clientele such as Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash and Paul McCartney. Mehr erfahren.

6. International Market

2615 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN
Lebensmittelgeschäft · 3 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A small world market with ethnic groceries, spices, and a Thai fusion buffet. Treat yourself to a tasty red bean bun. Mehr erfahren.

7. The Groove

7.9
1103 Calvin Ave (at Gallatin Ave), Nashville, TN
Plattenladen · Lockeland Springs · 8 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A very cool record and CD store located on the east side. Old and new, it’s fun to dig and discover new music. You can listen before you buy, using the record player they have set up in the shop. Mehr erfahren.

8. Sky Blue Cafe

8.4
700 Fatherland St (7th Ave), Nashville, TN
Café · Historic Edgefield · 84 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A small and charming café with friendly service. The Stuffed French Toast Pancakes are incredible, and the Croque Madame is another must-try. Mehr erfahren.

9. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.4
1892 Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN
Eisdiele · Lockeland Springs · 127 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Goat Cheese and Cherries, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, Salty Caramel. With flavors like these, do I even need to say more? Mehr erfahren.

10. Rosepepper Cantina

8.0
1907 Eastland Ave (Chapel), Nashville, TN
Mexikanisches Restaurant · 104 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A casual, inviting setting with a huge outdoor patio. Fun Mexican décor, great margaritas and delicious chorizo queso with homemade chips. Mehr erfahren.

11. Nissan Stadium

8.7
1 Titans Way (btwn Russell St & Victory Ave), Nashville, TN
Footballstadion · 123 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Right across the river from downtown is LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans. Try to catch a football game if it is in season! Mehr erfahren.

12. Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant

8.6
500 Church St (at 5th Ave.), Nashville, TN
Amerikanisches Restaurant · 214 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Authentic Southern comfort food and grocery market that offers live music in the evenings. If you can visit the other locations (in Leiper’s Fork or downtown Franklin), I highly recommend it. Mehr erfahren.

13. Hutton Hotel

7.7
1808 West End Ave (btwn 19th Ave N & 18th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Hotel · 57 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: An elegant, boutique hotel featuring contemporary and eco-friendly design. Gwyneth Paltrow stayed here for 3 weeks—and wrote about it in GOOP—while working in Nashville a few years ago. Mehr erfahren.

14. Eightbar (Atomic Books Bar)

7.9
3620 Falls Rd (36th St.), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Hampden · 6 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Sister store of Atomic Books around the corner with a large collection of design books and pop gifts. Mehr erfahren.

15. Club Charles

7.2
1724 N Charles St (Btw Lafayette & Lanvale), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Charles North · 42 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Dark and cool, a good place to be seen. If you’re lucky you can catch a surprise acrobatic act that takes place right above the bar. Mehr erfahren.

16. The Helmand

8.3
806 N Charles St (at Madison St), Baltimore, MD
Afghanisches Restaurant · Mount Vernon · 34 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: An inviting interior and warm staff welcome you in this restaurant owned by the brother of the Prime Minister of Afghanistan. The Kaddo Borawani (baby pumpkin) is unforgettable. Mehr erfahren.

17. Mount Vernon

Baltimore, MD
Wohngegend · 21 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The heart and soul of downtown. The center is the original Washington Monument and surrounding parks. Mehr erfahren.

18. Environment 337

337 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
Geschenkladen · Carroll Gardens · 1 Tipp

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Beautiful tableware and accessories. Great stationery/cards and beautiful, sophisticated ceramics.

19. Erie Basin

8.1
388 Van Brunt St (Dikeman), Brooklyn, NY
Antiquitätengeschäft · Red Hook · 7 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Hands down, my favorite jewelry store in NYC. Russell is the best curator of vintage jewelry I know and EB is a must for anyone looking for vintage engagement/wedding jewelry.

20. The Diana Kane Boutique

229 5th Ave (President St), Brooklyn, NY
Boutique · North Slope · 1 Tipp

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: My favorite place to get sophisticated swimwear, basic shift dresses and great bags. They also carry a nice selection of Virginia Johnson scarves.

21. Hayden-Harnett

211 Franklin St (at Freeman St.), Brooklyn, NY
Geschäft für Modeaccessoires · Greenpoint · 1 Tipp

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I love their swimsuits for summer. Their leather goods (wallets and bags) are definitely worth the splurge.

22. La Bagel Delight

8.9
284 7th Ave (at 6th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel-Laden · Central Slope · 86 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: While I miss the old location a few blocks north, these guys make the best bagels in NYC. They have totally ruined me for any other bagel, anywhere. I've actually had these shipped across country to p

23. Birchmere Music Hall

8.6
3701 Mount Vernon Ave (at W Glebe Rd), Alexandria, VA
Musikhalle · 78 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Shhhhh. No talking. This is one of the best venues for the total music experience for when the musicians are playing there is no talking. It’s all about the music and I love that! Mehr erfahren.

24. Evening Star Cafe

7.7
2000 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Del Ray · 51 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: One of my favorites! We can be found here regularly indulging in the best steaks in town. Mehr erfahren.

25. The Hour

8.2
1015 King St, Alexandria, VA
Boutique · Old Town · 7 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: All things cocktail all the time! They have the most amazing one-of-a-kind selection of vintage and antique barware and glasses plus modern selections to round out your wetbar. Mehr erfahren.

26. Tabard Inn

8.6
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I have had many meaningful dinners at this cozy inn in Dupont Circle. It’s one of the best brunches in DC! Mehr erfahren.

27. Black Cat

8.2
1811 14th St NW (btwn Swann & S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Rock-Club · U-Street · 106 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Practically around the corner from the 9:30 Club this equally amazing music experience offers DC the best of local, national and international indie and alternative music. Mehr erfahren.

28. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.6
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Buchhandlung · Northwest Washington · 327 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A Washington institution. Don’t miss this unique bookstore and the delicious Afterwords café that resides here. Mehr erfahren.

29. Portland Saturday Market

8.1
50-98 OR-99W (at SW Ankeny & Naito Pkwy), Portland, OR
Markt · 92 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Hippie vibe aside, you can pick up lovely hand-thrown pottery, jewelry, and art photography. There’s a woman who makes some of the best jam I’ve ever tasted – that one’s definitely not to be missed. Mehr erfahren.

30. Portland Saturday Market

8.1
50-98 OR-99W (at SW Ankeny & Naito Pkwy), Portland, OR
Markt · 92 Tipps und Bewertungen

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: While most locals I know tired of Saturday Market long ago, it’s still a great place to take visitors. Mehr erfahren.