Shawn and Robyn's Guidebook
Food scene
Our neighborhood "culinary clubhouse". A charming food hall that has the food and drinks you want, day or night.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roost
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOur neighborhood "culinary clubhouse". A charming food hall that has the food and drinks you want, day or night.
Sunday dinner at this Italian restaurant reminds us of wonderful dinners with Robyn's grandparents. An instant neighborhood favorite.
Caruso's Grocery
914 14th St SESunday dinner at this Italian restaurant reminds us of wonderful dinners with Robyn's grandparents. An instant neighborhood favorite.
A must-see. This market has been continuously running for 136 years. The indoor market is open throughout the week, and the outdoor market is open on the weekends. Food, clothes, furniture, if you want it, it's probably here.
699 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEA must-see. This market has been continuously running for 136 years. The indoor market is open throughout the week, and the outdoor market is open on the weekends. Food, clothes, furniture, if you want it, it's probably here.
One Michelin star. Charming and upscale, yet somehow so laid back. This is Shawn's favorite restaurant in the city. Good luck getting reservations.
303 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEOne Michelin star. Charming and upscale, yet somehow so laid back. This is Shawn's favorite restaurant in the city. Good luck getting reservations.
A neighborhood favorite. Balkan cuisine with lots of fun smaller plates to try. The wine is excellent too.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEA neighborhood favorite. Balkan cuisine with lots of fun smaller plates to try. The wine is excellent too.
Cute, quaint restaurant serving seasonal American fare. The food is always a hit, and the drinks are perfectly crafted. Great place for an old-fashioned.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beuchert’s Saloon
623 Pennsylvania Ave. SECute, quaint restaurant serving seasonal American fare. The food is always a hit, and the drinks are perfectly crafted. Great place for an old-fashioned.
Cute wine bar with an ever-changing menu. Super knowledgeable and always willing to chat through the wine list.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Eastern
360 7th St SECute wine bar with an ever-changing menu. Super knowledgeable and always willing to chat through the wine list.
Probably one of the best places to grab a beer if the weather is decent. Maybe even if it's not. No frills beer garden that always delivers.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
the brig
1007 8th St SEProbably one of the best places to grab a beer if the weather is decent. Maybe even if it's not. No frills beer garden that always delivers.
Neighborhood pretzel bakery. They have sweet and savory options. Our favorite is the breakfast sliders - egg, cheese, and bacon (optional) on a light and fluffy everything pretzel roll.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SENeighborhood pretzel bakery. They have sweet and savory options. Our favorite is the breakfast sliders - egg, cheese, and bacon (optional) on a light and fluffy everything pretzel roll.
Adorable small market for when you need coffee, wine, or a pastry. Perfect spot to grab your picnic essentials before walking across the street to Lincoln Park.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine & Butter Cafe & Market
1023 E Capitol St SEAdorable small market for when you need coffee, wine, or a pastry. Perfect spot to grab your picnic essentials before walking across the street to Lincoln Park.
If you're looking for a spot to satisfy everyone's breakfast cravings, this is it.
425 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEIf you're looking for a spot to satisfy everyone's breakfast cravings, this is it.
The neighborhood dive. Check out the upstairs outdoor section.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThe neighborhood dive. Check out the upstairs outdoor section.
Sightseeing
Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos
1 First St NE
Capitolio de los Estados Unidos
First Street SoutheastJardín Botánico de los Estados Unidos
100 Maryland Ave SW
Mall Nacional
Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWGalería Nacional de Arte
Constitution Avenue NorthwestHistoric neighborhood park. Great for a stroll, a picnic, or catching an outdoor yoga session.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lincoln
Historic neighborhood park. Great for a stroll, a picnic, or catching an outdoor yoga session.
Exercise
17+ miles of uninterrupted trails hugging the Anacostia River. Perfect for walks, runs, and bike rides with beautiful views. Great spot for birdwatching as well.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Anacostia Riverwalk Trail17+ miles of uninterrupted trails hugging the Anacostia River. Perfect for walks, runs, and bike rides with beautiful views. Great spot for birdwatching as well.
Fantastic Yoga studio with plenty of options for drop-in classes. They have all the equipment you might need, including mats.
HAUS Yoga Studio
1385 H Street NortheastFantastic Yoga studio with plenty of options for drop-in classes. They have all the equipment you might need, including mats.
For the Essentials
The local market for any quick pick-ups. Milk, chips, etc. The deli sandwiches are great too.
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The Cupboard Market
1504 East Capitol St NEThe local market for any quick pick-ups. Milk, chips, etc. The deli sandwiches are great too.
The neighborhood's grocery store. Pharmacy as well.
855 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWThe neighborhood's grocery store. Pharmacy as well.
Metro
Closest Metro stop. Services the Blue-Orange-Silver lines.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SEClosest Metro stop. Services the Blue-Orange-Silver lines.