Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Groceries and booze upstairs, pharmacy and home goods downstairs. One of the best selections of foreign goods, beer, and wine in DC.
9 locals recommend
Rodman's
5100 Wisconsin AveGroceries and booze upstairs, pharmacy and home goods downstairs. One of the best selections of foreign goods, beer, and wine in DC.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWCheaper than Rodman's and only a few blocks further.
Cheaper than Rodman's and open later than Safeway. Also has a Redbox movie box if you want to watch DVDs.
27 locals recommend
Giant Food
5463 Wisconsin AveCheaper than Rodman's and open later than Safeway. Also has a Redbox movie box if you want to watch DVDs.
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWOne of the newer Whole Foods in the area.
Food Scene
Rosa Mexicano
575 7th St NWGreat margaritas and guacamole.
Chatter
American cuisine, good bar, and kid friendly.
Fantastic gourmet pizzas, pasta, and salads. Great draft beers. Be prepared for a wait though because they can get very busy.
29 locals recommend
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Fantastic gourmet pizzas, pasta, and salads. Great draft beers. Be prepared for a wait though because they can get very busy.
Booeymonger
5252 Wisconsin Ave NWA good place to grab a quick bite before hopping on the Metro.
FroZenYo
3237 14th St NWGreat for cooling off.
Great coffee and baked goods. Also a nice place to pick up healthy snacks.
86 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat coffee and baked goods. Also a nice place to pick up healthy snacks.
The Capital Grille
1861 International DrFancy steak dinner? This is the place.
Lia's
4435 Willard AveAnother good fine dining restaurant in the neighborhood.
A more affordable French alternative to Matisse up the street. Wonderful when the weather is nice and they open up their windows!
9 locals recommend
Le Chat Noir
4907 Wisconsin Ave NWA more affordable French alternative to Matisse up the street. Wonderful when the weather is nice and they open up their windows!
Sushiko Chevy Chase
5455 Wisconsin AveA modern take on sushi.
Good, fast Mexican. Look up their secret menu online for even more options!
306 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWGood, fast Mexican. Look up their secret menu online for even more options!
P.F. Chang's
5406 Wisconsin AveThe famous chain only recently opened in Friendship Heights.
The Cheesecake Factory
5335 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestEverything is HUGE!
Maggiano's Little Italy
5333 Wisconsin Ave NWFamily-style Italian. Great for big parties.
Everything Else
If you call them to find out what's playing, on Friday and Saturday nights, they have two theaters that are reserved for 21 and over and serve beer/wine.
19 locals recommend
AMC Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave NWIf you call them to find out what's playing, on Friday and Saturday nights, they have two theaters that are reserved for 21 and over and serve beer/wine.
Great classes. They do allow single class and workout use for non-members.
Crunch Fitness - Chevy Chase
5100 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat classes. They do allow single class and workout use for non-members.
CVS
1418 P St NWOpen until 11pm most nights.