Located in the Hiroshi Sugimoto–designed lobby of the Hirshhorn Museum, this branch of the popular chain serves handmade gelato, specialty espresso drinks, tea, chai and gourmet pastries.
Dolcezza at the Hirshhorn
Washington, DC
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