Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
A quick walk (12 minutes) for this delicious American fare. Great for breakfasts with an old timey diner feel
425 locals recommend
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEA quick walk (12 minutes) for this delicious American fare. Great for breakfasts with an old timey diner feel
One of the hottest restaurants in the country. Listed as Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit. Inventive food and superior service. Just a 12 minute walk away from the house, the restaurant serves such offbeat but fabulous combinations as ground pork, lychees and habaneros. It is a true destination restaurant that does not accept reservations. Get there hours early to get a reservation then wander the shops and sights along Barracks Row and SE 8th.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEOne of the hottest restaurants in the country. Listed as Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit. Inventive food and superior service. Just a 12 minute walk away from the house, the restaurant serves such offbeat but fabulous combinations as ground pork, lychees and habaneros. It is a true destination restaurant that does not accept reservations. Get there hours early to get a reservation then wander the shops and sights along Barracks Row and SE 8th.
When you're craving some Tex-Mex this restaurant is the perfect stop. Just a few blocks up Pennsylvania Ave and you'll have delicious margaritas and great food. Perfect for a couple on a date or a group of friends celebrating.
29 locals recommend
La Lomita Restaurant
1330 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWhen you're craving some Tex-Mex this restaurant is the perfect stop. Just a few blocks up Pennsylvania Ave and you'll have delicious margaritas and great food. Perfect for a couple on a date or a group of friends celebrating.
The best pretzel I've had outside of Europe can be found at The Pretzel Bakery just a few minutes away from the house. Walk over for a snack or bring a book and enjoy the friendly community feeling of Hill East.
110 locals recommend
The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEThe best pretzel I've had outside of Europe can be found at The Pretzel Bakery just a few minutes away from the house. Walk over for a snack or bring a book and enjoy the friendly community feeling of Hill East.
Our favorite pizza in town. Walk down the street for stunning views of the Capitol or curl up on the couch and order delivery - this pizza won't disappoint!
76 locals recommend
We, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrOur favorite pizza in town. Walk down the street for stunning views of the Capitol or curl up on the couch and order delivery - this pizza won't disappoint!
Eastern Market is an iconic stop for every trip to DC. Stop in during the week for organic produce and fresh cheeses or visit the blocks of artisan stalls on the weekend for the perfect handmade gift to bring home.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEEastern Market is an iconic stop for every trip to DC. Stop in during the week for organic produce and fresh cheeses or visit the blocks of artisan stalls on the weekend for the perfect handmade gift to bring home.
When you want an authentic bagel, head to Bullfrog - they know what they're doing.
86 locals recommend
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEWhen you want an authentic bagel, head to Bullfrog - they know what they're doing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gin and cocktails your thing? If so, stop in for delicious and creative concoctions and interesting conversation. A minute walk up the block and you'll find yourself in the perfect wind down spot.
42 locals recommend
Wisdom
1432 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGin and cocktails your thing? If so, stop in for delicious and creative concoctions and interesting conversation. A minute walk up the block and you'll find yourself in the perfect wind down spot.
Everyone's favorite dive bar is the next block over and the perfect place to end a long day of sightseeing. Stop in for a beer, go upstairs and check out the bus in a bar, and catch your favorite team on their many screens.
77 locals recommend
Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SEEveryone's favorite dive bar is the next block over and the perfect place to end a long day of sightseeing. Stop in for a beer, go upstairs and check out the bus in a bar, and catch your favorite team on their many screens.
Essentials
Let's be real - while the transportation is cheap and sights are free, food in D.C. is not. Stop by the local Harris Teeter (2 blocks) to pick up groceries to make dinner or a lunch while you're out sightseeing.
42 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SELet's be real - while the transportation is cheap and sights are free, food in D.C. is not. Stop by the local Harris Teeter (2 blocks) to pick up groceries to make dinner or a lunch while you're out sightseeing.
Getting Around
The Blue, Orange, and Silver lines all pass through Potomac Ave Metro. Just two blocks away, these lines run throughout the day from 5am until late into the night (depending on days) and can get you anywhere you need to go!
76 locals recommend
Potomac Ave Station
700 14th St SEThe Blue, Orange, and Silver lines all pass through Potomac Ave Metro. Just two blocks away, these lines run throughout the day from 5am until late into the night (depending on days) and can get you anywhere you need to go!
Shopping
Trader Joe's is the place to go for delicious pre-made meals that you can eat at home. Filled with great treats as gifts or to keep for yourself, our new Trader Joe's is a highlight in the neighborhood.
192 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SETrader Joe's is the place to go for delicious pre-made meals that you can eat at home. Filled with great treats as gifts or to keep for yourself, our new Trader Joe's is a highlight in the neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Want to take a walk in nature with your dog or just get away from the hustle and bustle? You'll find the Anacostia Riverwalk, part of the DC trail program, just around the corner. Spot deer or walk up to natural Kingman Island for a break from city life.
17 locals recommend
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailWant to take a walk in nature with your dog or just get away from the hustle and bustle? You'll find the Anacostia Riverwalk, part of the DC trail program, just around the corner. Spot deer or walk up to natural Kingman Island for a break from city life.