Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Bistro La Bonne
2436 14th Street NorthwestGreat happy hour deal: mussels, fries, and a beer for $15!
Don't be deterred by the fact that this sandwich shop is inside a gas station: the sandwiches are incredibly good. I particularly recommend the Chivito sandwich and the eggplant fries.
30 locals recommend
Fast Gourmet
Don't be deterred by the fact that this sandwich shop is inside a gas station: the sandwiches are incredibly good. I particularly recommend the Chivito sandwich and the eggplant fries.
Great place for German beer. There are a lot of rules that keep the vibe mellow: no standing, no talking loud, etc.
11 locals recommend
Saloon
1205 U St NWGreat place for German beer. There are a lot of rules that keep the vibe mellow: no standing, no talking loud, etc.
Pica Taco
1406 Florida Ave NWGreat, authentic Mexican tacos.
Good cocktails and good food. They recently added a second floor with an outdoor patio.
56 locals recommend
Bar Pilar
1833 14th St NWGood cocktails and good food. They recently added a second floor with an outdoor patio.
This place only has outdoor seating, and it gets pretty crowded. The barbecue is great, and they have a good beer selection too.
48 locals recommend
garden district
1801 14th St NWThis place only has outdoor seating, and it gets pretty crowded. The barbecue is great, and they have a good beer selection too.
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEFantastic sandwiches
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOne of the few local coffee shops in this area.
I often go here for a late night nutella-and-banana crepe.
8 locals recommend
Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes
1736 14th St NWI often go here for a late night nutella-and-banana crepe.
Etete
1942 9th St NWDelicious Ethiopian food with a nice atmosphere.
Shopping
CVS
645 H St NEJust a block away; convenient if you need to pick up anything.
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWSmall but convenient grocery store, very close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWGood cocktails and good food.
This place is hipster central, but both the barbecue and the beer selection are great.
63 locals recommend
American Ice Company
917 V St NWThis place is hipster central, but both the barbecue and the beer selection are great.
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWGreat beer in a great bar.
Huge beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders. The vibe downstairs is kinda lame (lots of big-screen TVs), but the main floor is nice.
199 locals recommend
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdHuge beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders. The vibe downstairs is kinda lame (lots of big-screen TVs), but the main floor is nice.