GOODLIFE: DC (August 2007)

EAT
Gelato Cakes
What: Cool off with special-order Argentine gelato cakes in flavors like dulce de leche and mascarpone.
Why: One last shout-out to summer.
When: Sun.-Thurs., noon-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-midnight
Where: Dolcezza, 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Q St. (202-333-4646).


WELCOME
West Elm Opens
What: The huge modern home furnishings store opens in the old Woodies Building.
Why: Home is where the heart is.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

RECYCLE
Your Denim
What: Bring in a pair of old jeans to donate and get 20 percent off a new pair from lines like A.P.C., Helmut Lang, and Nudie Jeans.
Why: One good turn deserves another.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Barneys Co-Op, 3040 M St. NW, b/t 31st & Thomas Jefferson Sts. (202-350-5832).

SHOP
Alex Boutique Summer Clearance
What: Take an additional 20 percent off lines like Nylon Flock, Twinkle, and Iodice.
Why: You won’t even have to work for it.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, entrance on I St., b/t 19th & 20th Sts. (202-296-2610).

ENJOY
The Emptiness of D.C.
What: Take advantage of the empty city (i.e., park right out front of places) before everyone comes back to town.
Why: Live free and easy.
When: Now till after Labor Day.
Where: N, S, E, and W.


Source: Daily Candy