Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWAmazing Latin food and great margaritas.
Donburi
2438 18th St NWJapanese rice bowls to die for. Total comfort food
Mandu
1805 18th Street NorthwestBest Korean!
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWfrench, LOVE the pastry basket (available only on weekends)
Teaism Dupont Circle
2009 R St NWtea, great food, oatmeal cookies!
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
great coffee
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWour favorite Ethiopian
Our neighborhood's best kept secret- looks like a gas station, really a gourmet sandwich place- once you try it, you'll want to go every day you're here. Try the Chivito, Cuban Sandwich, pulled pork
30 locals recommend
Fast Gourmet
Our neighborhood's best kept secret- looks like a gas station, really a gourmet sandwich place- once you try it, you'll want to go every day you're here. Try the Chivito, Cuban Sandwich, pulled pork
City Lights of China
2443 Connecticut Ave NWgreat, fast delivery
Bethesda Bagels
4819 Bethesda Avego for breakfast, you'll thank me later
Tryst
2459 18th St NWGreat place to get some work done, relax, read a book
Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NWAmazing pork buns and ramen
Pizza No. 17
1523 17th St NWGreat pizza- gluten-free available
Famous neighborhood landmark, 24-hour Annie's Steakhouse
55 locals recommend
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestFamous neighborhood landmark, 24-hour Annie's Steakhouse
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastGreat pizza and happy hour drinks and snacks
Jolt 'N Bolt Coffee & Tea House
1918 18th St NWGreat coffee and snacks
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWFrench, loud, delicious
Estadio
1520 14th St NWSpanish tapas and great drinks
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWOne of DC's most popular pizzas
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NorthwestOrganic
The cafeteria is expensive for cafeteria food, but the food is delicious and quite different
196 locals recommend
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestThe cafeteria is expensive for cafeteria food, but the food is delicious and quite different
Drinks & Nightlife
great sushi, even better at 1/2 price happy hour every weekday starting at 5 pm- but go early because it fills up by 5:05
67 locals recommend
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWgreat sushi, even better at 1/2 price happy hour every weekday starting at 5 pm- but go early because it fills up by 5:05
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestOysters, drinks
Marvin
2007 14th St NWgreat brunch
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWgreat happy hour
Larry's Lounge
1836 18th St NWDrink like a local
Chicha Market & Cafe
1624 U St NWneighborhood bar
Roof Terrace Restaurant
2700 F St NWAMAZING brunch- make reservations
Shopping
chocolate shop that displays their truffles like jewelry. Divine
12 locals recommend
The Chocolate House
1904 18th St NWchocolate shop that displays their truffles like jewelry. Divine
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWGreat place to grab a coffee and read a book
Red Onion Records
4208 Gallatin StFor the collectors
Everything Else
best nail spa in the neighborhood
reasonable prices, quick service usually available
8 locals recommend
Enchanted Nails & Spa
2324 18th St NWbest nail spa in the neighborhood
reasonable prices, quick service usually available
VIDA Fitness U Street
1612 U St NWOur gym, LOVE it, Guest passes available for a daily fee
United States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWPost office
CVS
645 H St NECVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWRite Aid Pharmacy
Essentials
lots of Japanese food, their little rice triangles are delicious and great for a quick snack
19 locals recommend
Hana Market
2000 17th St NWlots of Japanese food, their little rice triangles are delicious and great for a quick snack
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWgreat local food, sandwiches, prepared foods, snacks
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastTry their fresh bread
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdSome quick shopping
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWParking available
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWSooooo worth the trip
AMC Georgetown 14
3111 K St NWFor a night at the movies
Smithsonian Station
Smithsonian museums at the National Mall
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWGreat for kids of all ages
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe newest museum in town
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEGreat place to grab a bite and walk around
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWcatch a show
Sightseeing
Embassy Row
Beautiful homes and buildings, great for an afternoon walk
A 12-acre urban park including a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestA 12-acre urban park including a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles
Georgetown
Great shopping and sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWa short walk to the White House
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastSightseeing
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWamazing view
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWMust visit
National Mall
See the Mall and all museums
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWA family favorite
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWmust visit!
You can see a lot with a quick walk through. Jazz and other concerts in the summer
230 locals recommend
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestYou can see a lot with a quick walk through. Jazz and other concerts in the summer
National Portrait Gallery
This is a must-visit museum and gallery
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEanother must-see