Shop smart, stay local. Find gifts and treasures right in the neighborhood

Expressing love through thoughtful gifts is a time-honored tradition for Valentine’s Day. Retailers in DC’s Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) can help you find the perfect token of affection for your special someone. Enjoy the convenience of supporting local businesses without sacrificing on quality or selection. Here is a sampling of neighborhood shops, close enough to visit on your lunch break:

Flowers

Caruso Florist 1717 M Street NW

Edible Arrangements 1740 M Street NW

Nosegay Flower Shop 1120 20th Street NW

Jewelry

Compton Jewelers 1709 G Street NW

Chris Kourkoulakos Jewelers 1850 K Street NW

Diener Jewelers 1133 19th Street NW

Diplomatic Duty Free Shop 1818 N Street NW

I Gorman Jewelers 1133 20th Street NW

Mervis Diamond Importers 1700 K Street NW

Tiny Jewel Box 1155 Connecticut Avenue NW

Chocolate

Chocolate Chocolate 1130 Connecticut Avenue NW

Chocolate Moose 1743 L Street NW

About the Golden Triangle BID

The Golden Triangle BID is a non-profit corporation that works to enhance the Golden Triangle — the 43 block neighborhood that stretches from the front yard of the White House to Dupont Circle. The primary focus of the BID is to provide a clean, safe, and vibrant environment within this remarkable neighborhood, and to retain and attract businesses to the Golden Triangle. Founded in 1997, the Golden Triangle BID encourages economic development through capital improvement projects, a variety of engaging events, and public art projects. The BID connects its members to numerous resources, events, and information in and around the neighborhood and strives to increase quality of life through public safety and maintenance services. Together with corporate and government partners, the BID develops and implements programs that strengthen the vitality of the Golden Triangle. Learn more at: http://goldentriangledc.com