Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
The food is incredibly delicious and unusual. The service is great and the ambiance is wonderful. A cool, authentic spot that is the best in town!
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEThe food is incredibly delicious and unusual. The service is great and the ambiance is wonderful. A cool, authentic spot that is the best in town!
It has a vast menu including good fire baked pizzas that they make there. I love the jalapeño margaritas. The Barracks Row one is my favorite because it's close to home.
226 locals recommend
matchbox
521 8th St SEIt has a vast menu including good fire baked pizzas that they make there. I love the jalapeño margaritas. The Barracks Row one is my favorite because it's close to home.
Their pizza is great and inexpensive. They deliver, too. Right on Capitol Hill.
76 locals recommend
We, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrTheir pizza is great and inexpensive. They deliver, too. Right on Capitol Hill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ambiance is great. Lots of beers and other alcohol. Good American food. Its classic Capitol Hill.
27 locals recommend
Hawk 'n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Ave. SEAmbiance is great. Lots of beers and other alcohol. Good American food. Its classic Capitol Hill.
It's where I sing on some Saturday nights. The "Ladies of Jazz" series runs every Saturday. This is where Roberta Flack got her start back in the day. I'm usually doing my thing once a month. Also the food is excellent and the place is always hopping. There's a nice outdoor area plus inside has two floors. Right on Capitol Hill at Eastern Market.
31 locals recommend
Mr. Henry's Restaurant
601 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIt's where I sing on some Saturday nights. The "Ladies of Jazz" series runs every Saturday. This is where Roberta Flack got her start back in the day. I'm usually doing my thing once a month. Also the food is excellent and the place is always hopping. There's a nice outdoor area plus inside has two floors. Right on Capitol Hill at Eastern Market.
Okay this is a little secret but the happy hours here are GREAT. Go to the rooftop and you'll love the vibe if you are into live music on the rooftop with a view that overlooks the city. You can't beat it.
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NWOkay this is a little secret but the happy hours here are GREAT. Go to the rooftop and you'll love the vibe if you are into live music on the rooftop with a view that overlooks the city. You can't beat it.
The upstairs is so chill and relax. It's on Capitol Hill so fun vibe and on my way home from work ;-). If you walk home from Capitol Hill, you can stop for a nice glass of wine upstairs.
39 locals recommend
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastThe upstairs is so chill and relax. It's on Capitol Hill so fun vibe and on my way home from work ;-). If you walk home from Capitol Hill, you can stop for a nice glass of wine upstairs.
I love this area at night and on weekends. It's great for dining and nightlife and shopping too. I particularly love Hank's Oyster Bar. The Anthem is a great music hall too. Plus you are right on the wharf so there's a great boardwalk.
12 locals recommend
The Wharf Marina
650 Water St SWI love this area at night and on weekends. It's great for dining and nightlife and shopping too. I particularly love Hank's Oyster Bar. The Anthem is a great music hall too. Plus you are right on the wharf so there's a great boardwalk.
Arts & Culture
This place is cool. It always has something going on, ranging from art exhibits, to music concerts, to art classes. Right next door is a fabulous cafe/restaurant too.
12 locals recommend
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis place is cool. It always has something going on, ranging from art exhibits, to music concerts, to art classes. Right next door is a fabulous cafe/restaurant too.
Essentials
Late nights can get a little weird. But any other time, it's a great grocery store.
42 locals recommend
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1350 Potomac Ave SELate nights can get a little weird. But any other time, it's a great grocery store.
If you want to buy alcohol close to home, this is the place. The guys that work in there are really nice and professional.
6 locals recommend
World Wine and Spirits
1453 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIf you want to buy alcohol close to home, this is the place. The guys that work in there are really nice and professional.
This was my favorite nail salon. They used to be the best and are still good most of the time, although a recent visit by one of my guests indicated otherwise. There's one a little bit closer but I don't like that one. My other choice for nails is on Capitol Hill - about a 15 minute walk.
Fanatix Nails & Spa
1306 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis was my favorite nail salon. They used to be the best and are still good most of the time, although a recent visit by one of my guests indicated otherwise. There's one a little bit closer but I don't like that one. My other choice for nails is on Capitol Hill - about a 15 minute walk.
Shopping
This is fun! It's open every Saturday and Sunday. Just get off at Eastern Market Metro and you'll see all the tents and people.
45 locals recommend
The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street SoutheastThis is fun! It's open every Saturday and Sunday. Just get off at Eastern Market Metro and you'll see all the tents and people.
Its a mom and pop place. Friendly customer service and chill vibe.
24 locals recommend
East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIts a mom and pop place. Friendly customer service and chill vibe.
Getting Around
Late nights and around 4:00pm when local schools are in session are not great times. Kids can get rowdy. But if you hold your ground and stay alert there is no problem.
6 locals recommend
Potomac Avenue Southeast
Potomac Avenue SoutheastLate nights and around 4:00pm when local schools are in session are not great times. Kids can get rowdy. But if you hold your ground and stay alert there is no problem.
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