Cathy Alter

Cathy Alter is an author, a contributing editor to Washingtonian magazine, a frequent lecturer/speaker, a graduate school writing teacher, a reluctant blogger, a horrible texter, and a diehard antiquer. She’s the co-author of the anthology Crush: Writers Reflect on Love, Longing and the Power of Their First Celebrity Crush.

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7 Sweetly Romantic Date Night Spots In Washington DC

Make your own romantic weekend in DC a reality. Check out DateNightsDC.org for 100+ date ideas, incredible restaurants, hotel specials and cultural activities to experience together. 1. Go shopping (and maybe get engaged) in historic Georgetown.