Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 20:55     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Virginia stuff: apple butter, peanuts, wine. There is a store specializing in VA stuff in Old Town Alexandria. Also, anything with cherry blossoms on it. (But that wouldn't be food, obviously... candles, lotion, etc.) Also, MD crab cake-related stuff.



VA and MD are not DC.


So get mumbo sauce and Rock Creek soda.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 20:54     Subject: Re:Good host gift from DC?
Idaho potatoes?

Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 20:53     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
white house cookbook.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 20:51     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Virginia stuff: apple butter, peanuts, wine. There is a store specializing in VA stuff in Old Town Alexandria. Also, anything with cherry blossoms on it. (But that wouldn't be food, obviously... candles, lotion, etc.) Also, MD crab cake-related stuff.



VA and MD are not DC.


At last check DC is a little short of farmland and/or food production facilities.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 20:39     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Anonymous wrote:Virginia stuff: apple butter, peanuts, wine. There is a store specializing in VA stuff in Old Town Alexandria. Also, anything with cherry blossoms on it. (But that wouldn't be food, obviously... candles, lotion, etc.) Also, MD crab cake-related stuff.



VA and MD are not DC.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 18:49     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Virginia stuff: apple butter, peanuts, wine. There is a store specializing in VA stuff in Old Town Alexandria. Also, anything with cherry blossoms on it. (But that wouldn't be food, obviously... candles, lotion, etc.) Also, MD crab cake-related stuff.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 08:50     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Go to Union Market and see what locally made non-perishables you can buy. If nothing else, Salt and Sundry is a local shop that carries mostly USA-made goods. So not completely local, but close!
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2014 08:32     Subject: Re:Good host gift from DC?
Virginia wine?
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2014 20:41     Subject: Re:Good host gift from DC?
Not quite DC but Williamsburg Peanut Shop nuts are good. Also chocolates from Range.

Isn't there a store near Dupont Circle that has specializes in local foods?
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2014 20:33     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Although they aren't made in DC, I've found a bag of those Salty Oat cookies from Teaism makes a good edible gift.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2014 17:17     Subject: Good host gift from DC?
Reposting from travel forum: Any suggestions for a good (edible) host gift to bring to MIL's house in FL? Ideally something that will fit easily in a suitcase and is unique to DC. TIA!