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s our nation’s capital, Washington, DC, is inevitably
associated with political intrigue and power, but it’s also
a place of patriotism, compassion, and heart. The latter
three come to life at Dog Tag Bakery. A stark white building with
a bright blue awning, this conspicuous Georgetown neighborhood
bakery specializes in offering warm service and even warmer baked
goods. Visitors will be struck by two things immediately. The fi rst is
the mod chandelier that glitters not with crystal but with cool metal,
a collection of about 3,500 dog tags, each one representing a $125
donation from a patron. The second is the million-watt hospitality.