If you’re searching for the perfect gift for loved ones and friends this holiday season, look no further than Tenleytown’s small businesses! From musicians to fitness enthusiasts, pet lovers to art aficionados, restaurant foodies to home cooks, crafters, coffee and wine lovers, you can find everything right here in Tenleytown. To help you create a holiday shopping plan and start checking items off of your list, we’ve put together this Guide to Shopping Local this holiday season.
- Give the gift of everything
- For those loving unique finds
- For the holiday meal made easy
- For the coffee, wine, or cocktail lover
- For the four-legged family members
- For the music lover
- For sports & fitness enthusiasts
- For artists & art aficionados
- For the DIY-er
- For those who like to dine out
- For those in need of self-care
Give the gift of everything…
Not sure what to get friends and family this holiday season? Give them the gift of everything! Tenley Bucks community gift cards are accepted at more than two dozen local shops, salons, and restaurants. These digital gift cards are easy to use and access on your mobile device. Now that’s holiday shopping made easy!
For those loving unique and locally made gifts…
Sometimes the best gift is one hand crafted by a local artisan. Shop two dozen vendors at the Tenley WinterFest Winter Market on Saturday December 3, from 11 am – 5 pm. Find unique gifts, jewelry and accessories, holiday and home décor, bath and beauty products, specialty foods, and more.
Can’t come to the Winter Market? Confetti carries a wide range of locally made gifts for adults and kids. You’ll find everything you from scented candles and prints to fun jewelry and, of course, sweet treats!
- Confetti, 4545 42nd Street #109, helloconfetticafe.com
- Winter Market, 4748 Wisconsin Ave NW, www.tenleywinterfest.org/winter-market/
For the holiday meal made easy…
Take the stress out of cooking with prepared holiday meals. Whole Foods and Wegmans will prepare an entire spread for your table and package it for easy pick up. Enjoy more time with family and friends and less time in the kitchen this year.
- Wegmans, 41 Ridge Square , www.wegmans.com/holiday-menus/
- Whole Foods, 4530 40th Street, www.wholefoodsmarket.com/departments/catering/holiday-catering
For the coffee, wine, or cocktail lover …
Whether you’re planning a 2023 New Year celebration with a bottle (or two) of bubbly or a bag of artisan-roasted coffee beans to celebrate the season, the small businesses of Tenleytown can expertly suggest the best beverage for the occasion.
- Coffee Nature, 4224 Fessenden St, www.thecoffeenature.com
- Tatte Bakery & Café, 13 Ridge Square tattebakery.com
- Tenley Liquor, 4525 Wisconsin Ave, tenleyliquordc.com
- Tenley Market, 4326 Wisconsin Ave, tenleymarketliquor.com
- Verified Wines & Fine Spirits, 4906 Wisconsin Ave, www.verifiedwines.com
For the four-legged family members…
Don’t forget your furry friends this year! Whether looking for a gift for your own pet or spoiling the cat or dog lover in your life, you’ll find a great selection of unique products here in Tenleytown. Shop in-person or online for all-natural foods and treats, pet toys, accessories, grooming products, pet beds and climbing trees, and even doggy apparel.
- PetMAC, 4914 Wisconsin Avenue, petmac.org
- Happy Paws, 4904 Wisconsin Avenue, happypawsdc.com
For the music lover…
Middle C Music, DC’s only full-service music store, has an array of music-themed gifts, musical accessories, instruments, sheet music, books, recordings, and more. And if you aren’t a music expert yourself, their knowledgeable staff can guide you to the right gift.
- Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Avenue, middlecmusic.com
For sports and fitness enthusiasts…
Give a class pass or gift certificate to a local fitness studio or try out a dance workout together at one of Tenleytown’s dance studios. Many studios also sell apparel and equipment to outfit the fitness enthusiasts on your list. For those passionate about tennis, Tennis Zone Plus offers everything you need, including rackets, shoes, balls, and bags. While ElectriCityBikes has the cyclist in your life covered with bikes, accessories, clothing, and more.
- Club Pilates, 4433 Wisconsin Avenue, www.clubpilates.com/tenleytown
- District Irish Dance Academy, 4435 Wisconsin Avenue, LL10, www.districtirishdance.com
- ElectriCityBikes, 4800 Wisconsin Avenue, www.electricitybikes.com
- Haute Bodhi, 4908 Wisconsin Avenue, www.hautebodhi.com
- JTR Jujutsu International, 4429 Wisconsin Avenue, jtrjujutsu.com
- Onelife Fitness, 4001 Brandywine Street, www.onelifefitness.com
- Orangetheory Fitness, 4600 Wisconsin Avenue, tenleytown.orangetheoryfitness.com
- Sahara Dance, 4433 Wisconsin Avenue, saharadance.com
- Tennis Zone Plus, 4839 Wisconsin Avenue, www.tenniszoneplus.com
- Washington Yoga Center, 4433 1/2 Wisconsin Avenue, washingtonyogacenter.com
- Well & Wonder, 4926 Wisconsin Avenue, www.wellandwonderstudio.com
- Yong Studios, 4455 Wisconsin Avenue, www.yongstudios.com
Find a full list of Tenleytown fitness studios here
For artists and art aficionados…
Tenleytown is home to several renowned framing businesses that help preserve and protect your most cherished memories. Many of those same stores also offer artwork for purchase. A framed painting or photograph makes a lovely gift or perhaps a gift certificate for custom framing.
- ArtFolio Art Studio & Framing, 4936 Wisconsin Avenue, artfoliodc.com
- Framers’ Workroom, 4431 Wisconsin Avenue, www.framersworkroomdc.com
- The Framing Shop, 4500 Wisconsin Avenue
- Picasso Gallery, 4707 Wisconsin Avenue, picassogallery.com
- Preservation and Framing Services, 4901 Wisconsin Avenue, www.preservationandframing.com
For the DIY-er…
From tools to electrical and plumbing supplies to hardware, Tenleytown Ace Hardware has everything for the do-it-yourselfer. Plus they have a selection of housewares, fun stocking stuffers, and secret Santa gifts.
- Tenleytown Ace Hardware, 4500 Wisconsin Avenue (lower level), www.acehardwaredc.com
For those who like to dine out – or in…
A gift certificate to one of Tenleytown’s fine restaurants is a great option for those who enjoy a great meal for takeout, delivery, or dining out. With many cuisines to choose – from French to Italian to Indian to Latin American – there’s a perfect place for every palate. Maybe your gift recipient will even invite you to join them!
- Café of India, 4909 Wisconsin Avenue, www.cafeofindiadc.com
- Guapo’s, 4515 Wisconsin Avenue, www.guaposrestaurant.com
- Le Chat Noir, 4907 Wisconsin Avenue, www.lechatnoirrestaurant.com
- Masala Art, 4441 Wisconsin Avenue, www.masalaartdc.com
- Matisse, 4934 Wisconsin Avenue, matisserestaurantdc.com
- Surfside, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, www.surfsidedc.com
- Tartufo, 4910 Wisconsin Avenue, www.tartufodc.com
Find a full list of Tenleytown restaurants here
For those in need of self-care …
Give yourself or a friend something to look forward to in the New Year. A gift-certificate for a massage, manicure, pedicure, or new hairstyle makes a great gift or stocking stuffer.
- Bare Hair Studio, 4545 42nd Street #107, www.barehairstudio.com>
- Solar Nail & Waxing, 4425 Wisconsin Ave, solarwaxing.com
- Mia’s Nails, 4936 Wisconsin Ave, www.mias-nails.com
- T-Salon, 4701 Wisconsin Avenue
See the full list of salons and spas here