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Celebrate Pride Month At These LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in the Bethesda Area
Category: NeighborhoodEach Pride Month, millions of people all over the world celebrate their own individual sexuality by taking part in parades, picnics, workshops, parties, concerts and more. By deeming June as Pride Month, we vow to never forget the positive impacts that LGBTQ people have had on our community, as well as also remember those lost to hate crimes.
This Pride Month, you can celebrate and support our LGBTQ neighbors in meaningful ways every day by visiting LGBTQ owned businesses near our accepting city. Check out these shops and restaurants right around the corner from your Elm apartment!
The Potter’s House, located at 1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C. which is 16 minutes from your Elm apartment, is a community hangout that serves Southern fare, displays art, sells books, and also hosts music and readings.
Since opening their doors in 1960, they have been a key place for deeper conversation, creative expression and community transformation. In our rapidly changing area, The Potter’s House is a deeply rooted space where all can build relationships across our differences, envision just alternatives and grow the movements that will make them possible.
DuPont Italian Kitchen, located at 1637 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. which is 18 minutes from your Elm apartment, is an Italian restaurant also outfitted with an outdoor patio and a bar, known for its authentic Italian comfort eats.
Brothers Michael and Tony opened Dupont Italian Kitchen in March of 1986. The two immigrants previously supported themselves by working in Italian restaurants before they were ready to open their dream restaurant. Their restaurant quickly built a reputation for serving hearty comfort food at affordable prices, earning positive reviews from local publications including The Washington Post.
1658 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 232-5483
1637 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 328-3222