Guidebook for Bethesda
Food Scene
Owned by my friend José Andrés, this is the place to eat Spanish tapas, see and be seen.
18 locals recommend
Spanish Diner
7271 Woodmont AvenueOwned by my friend José Andrés, this is the place to eat Spanish tapas, see and be seen.
One of my favorites gelato places in the world. Owned by an Argentine ex pat, this is spot to have your dessert
72 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee
1418 14th St NWOne of my favorites gelato places in the world. Owned by an Argentine ex pat, this is spot to have your dessert
If you can't make it to the Chesapeake Bay, at least you can eat crabs all year long here. However, for fresh ones, from June until October you should not miss this down to earth spot.
Bethesda Crab House
4958 Bethesda AveIf you can't make it to the Chesapeake Bay, at least you can eat crabs all year long here. However, for fresh ones, from June until October you should not miss this down to earth spot.
If you want to avoid the block long lines in Georgetown, this overly expensive but decadently wonderful cupcakes are just around the corner.
162 locals recommend
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWIf you want to avoid the block long lines in Georgetown, this overly expensive but decadently wonderful cupcakes are just around the corner.
Essentials
Take a few steps and you will find everything you need to cook and beyond.
27 locals recommend
Giant Food
10400 Old Georgetown RdTake a few steps and you will find everything you need to cook and beyond.
Better products than at Giant, and you can access it by walking or taking the Bethesda Circulator.
77 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin AveBetter products than at Giant, and you can access it by walking or taking the Bethesda Circulator.
Parks & Nature
You would not expect a hiking trail in the middle of a large metro area. But here is it, and you can access it from our very backyard.
9 locals recommend
Capital Crescent Trail
Capital Crescent TrailYou would not expect a hiking trail in the middle of a large metro area. But here is it, and you can access it from our very backyard.
Shopping
Electronic media may be displacing bookstores. This Barnes and Noble is staying in town and has become a staple for local residents to gather and meet.
15 locals recommend
Barnes & Noble
4801 Bethesda AvenueElectronic media may be displacing bookstores. This Barnes and Noble is staying in town and has become a staple for local residents to gather and meet.
OK, I'm an Android and open source guy, but I cannot deny the Apple builds beautiful products and stores. While you're walking check this Apple store out.
11 locals recommend
Apple Bethesda Row
4860 Bethesda AveOK, I'm an Android and open source guy, but I cannot deny the Apple builds beautiful products and stores. While you're walking check this Apple store out.
Drinks & Nightlife
OK, i this is also a Tex-mex restaurant, but the real value added is the margaritas late at night.
21 locals recommend
Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch
13920 Promenade Commons StOK, i this is also a Tex-mex restaurant, but the real value added is the margaritas late at night.