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Afghania, a new restaurant that explores the rich flavors of Afghan cuisine that date back to the early 1800s, is now open at 2811 M St NW. The menu features smoked meats, exotic spices, and savory vegetables. Our top picks are the potato and leek turnovers, lamb and beef tenderloin, and spicy chicken Shinwari Karahi.

Stop by FRAME (3105 M St NW) for their Friends and Family sale and get 25% off your entire purchase, today through March 24. On Saturday, March 16, the store is also hosting a coffee sip n' shop featuring free iced and hot MIO Coffee from 2 pm - 4 pm. The American fashion-retail company designs and sells high-end clothing for men and women, and is especially know for its denim jeans. Over at LiLi The First (1419 Wisconsin Ave NW), the new Spring collection features pieces coming from Barcelona, Paris, NY, Tel-Aviv, Bologna, Lima and Tokyo. Stop by on Saturday, March 16 for an open house from 11 am - 5 pm.

This work-in-development will address and celebrate key figures and events in local African American history of the mid-19th century that led up to DC‘s early Emancipation, including the first votes cast by African American men in Georgetown’s Rose Park.

The eight-course progression is designed to take you on a journey through various textures and flavors ranging from light and fresh to rich and indulgent. The meal will be complemented by a curated selection of premium Japanese whisky along with cocktails and other pairings.

Join the owner of Spicez (1610 Wisconsin Ave NW) for a new Dinner with Rani series on Fridays from 7 pm - 9:30 pm. Together, you'll craft a flavorful curry and a wholesome vegetarian dish, and savor the perfect blend of roti, rice, and raita.

The Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil is back for its seventh season, and one of its new episodes is dedicated to the DC dining scene - with several stops in Georgetown.

Check out their remodeled Aston Martin room while sipping on Champagne and martinis from their Vesper bar.

The photo exhibition explores the right to exist and be seen, regardless of who you are. It features portraits of iconic figures - real and fictional - modeled by 21 individuals with Down Syndrome. Here, they get to act out their dreams and desires in society, pop culture, and art.

There are 14 restaurant and individual award categories - from Casual Restaurant of the Year to Best Brunch and Favorite Gathering Place.

byGeorge is a weekly blog produced by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) that profiles the unique and diverse business owners, employees, office workers, residents, students, locals and tourists who shape DC’s oldest neighborhood.