Looking for something to do this weekend in Mount Pleasant? We have you covered!

Beau Thai (3162 Mount Pleasant Street NW)

Nothing welcomes the fall more than pumpkin-inspired dishes, which is why you have to get a meal at Beau Thai. For a limited time, this restaurant is serving two seasonal menu items: Thai empanadas with a pumpkin and curry powder filling served with a sweet sauce, and red curry with fresh pumpkin and your choice of beef, pork, or tofu. Along with these delicious dishes, they are also offering specialty Halloween-themed cocktails like ‘Corpse Reviver #2’ and ‘Zombie Punch’ for the month of October!

El West (3167 Mount Pleasant Street NW)

Looking to update your wardrobe for the fall? Or needing to grab that one-of-a-kind costume piece that you can’t seem to find anywhere else? Offering shoes, clothes, and novelty items, El West is a great store filled with all kinds of great things to discover. Walk into this local, independent establishment and be greeted by helpful staff showing wares at amazing prices. Consider stopping by and seeing what you may find!

Dos Gringos (3116 Mount Pleasant Street NW)

Treat yourself to all-day breakfast at Dos Gringos! Stop by and enjoy a delicious and affordable breakfast items like pancakes and burritos made with fresh ingredients. A perfect place to catch up on work or hang out with friends, this cafe is a community favorite with its welcoming environment and great menu options. Join one of their neighborhood Intercambios, or language exchange nights, every Saturday from 6:00pm-9:00pm to learn more English or Spanish while meeting new people from the Mount Pleasant community!

Sportsman’s Wine & Liquors (3249 Mount Pleasant Street NW)

Whether you’re attending a BYOB party this weekend or hosting your own Sunday Night Football tailgate, Sportsman’s Wine & Liquors has everything you may need to take your party to the next level! With rotating and ongoing store-wide sales on their amazing selection of liquor, wine, and beer, there’s always great drinks at great prices. You can find bottles of classics like Hennessy Black Cognac and specialties like Ciroc Summer Piña Colada. And, with the store open from 11:00am-9:00pm on Sundays, it’s the perfect place for any last-minute purchases!

Samber Market (3243 Mount Pleasant Street NW)

Need to stock up on this week’s groceries? Consider Samber Market for a local alternative with great food and drink options. Offering products you may find at a Giant or Safeway, this family-owned store hosts a great selection of wine and beer, snacks, cleaning supplies, and more. Samber is a classic neighborhood bodega present in the Mount Pleasant community for years now, and if you haven’t checked it out yet, you definitely should!