If your birthday is coming up, things may be looking a little differently these days. Luckily, there are lots of options to assure an in-home birthday is just as fun as how you typically spend it!

- Cocktails from the Columbia Room – The Shaw lounge is serving cocktails to go perfect for your birthday celebration. The Georgia mint julep serves two for the perfect birthday in with your favorite person. The cocktail is made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, brandy, creme de peche and mint. A julep cup is included. Cocktails run $14 for single servings, $28 for couples. More information here.
- Cupcakes from Baked & Wired – Celebrate your special day with the Georgetown bakery/coffee shop’s delicious cupcakes. Their “B-Day Dozen Assortment” includes a dozen kid-friendly flavors like “uniporn & rainhos,” strawberry and “Karen’s Birthday.” Baked & Wired bakes in small batches and has been in business for nearly 20 years. $52.80 for a dozen. More information here.
- A fancy dinner from the Dabney – The restaurant serving fancy Mid-Atlantic fare is currently offering a three-course appetizer, entree and dessert deal. Menus change weekly. The most recent menu included items like a sweet potato roll, Maryland crab rice with bay spices and herbs, seared Chesapeake black bass and angel food cake with strawberries. $45 for a three-course takeaway deal. More information here.
- Order a gift card from an Adams Morgan business – The Adams Morgan Partnership BID has linked all of the local businesses in the area where you can buy a gift card to use after things get back to normal. Offerings include Unwind Wellness Center, Little Shop of Flowers, Le Bustiere Boutique, Meeps Vintage and more. More information here.