This D.C. neighborhood feels like a hidden world. Spend an entire day in Blagden Alley without leaving — morning at the cafe, lunch at the sandwich shop, dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and rooftop drinks — with local Austin Graff's guide.
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Marion Street Intergenerational Garden
Community GardenClosed TodayJust north of Blagden Alley is a community garden sandwiched between two rowhouses. Run by City Blossoms, the garden hosts cooking demos and movie nights in the warmer months.
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Long View Gallery
Art GalleryClosing Soon12 – 5 PMIt’s the largest contemporary art gallery in D.C., showcasing both local and international art. The building doubles as an event space, hosting all of the city’s coolest parties. Appointment-only.
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Love Mural
Street ArtOn four garage doors in Blagden Alley, artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer painted the letters L-O-V-E in rainbow colors. Now it’s one of the most Instagrammed murals in the city.
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Seylou Bakery & Mill
BakeryClosed Now9 AM – 4 PMSeylou bakes whole-grain breads in a wood-fired oven Wednesday through Sunday at 1 p.m. Get in line early: They sell out quickly.
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Sundevich
Food StandPermanently ClosedThe original tiny shop parked in a converted garage gives you a tour of the world in sandwiches. All 19 are named after a major city, such as the “Seoul,” with bulgogi beef, kimchi and Asian slaw.
