Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
This is another restaurant that gets a lot of acclaim, but it is well worth it. They have a bookstore in the restaurant and the place has a non-pretentious, grass roots DC vibe.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWThis is another restaurant that gets a lot of acclaim, but it is well worth it. They have a bookstore in the restaurant and the place has a non-pretentious, grass roots DC vibe.
A coffee/bakery with a great atmosphere. Floor to ceiling windows that open in the summer, first come-first serve seating and live music. Great for people watching or reading a book.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWA coffee/bakery with a great atmosphere. Floor to ceiling windows that open in the summer, first come-first serve seating and live music. Great for people watching or reading a book.
We've only been here for brunch, but they do a bang up job! You can usually walk up without a reservation if you get there before they open on the weekends (10:30AM).
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Mintwood Place Northwest
Mintwood Place NorthwestWe've only been here for brunch, but they do a bang up job! You can usually walk up without a reservation if you get there before they open on the weekends (10:30AM).
Most DC websites will already have pegged this for you as a 'must go', but we will second it! We've only been there for brunch, but it is one of the best in town. Make sure to get a reservation!
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWMost DC websites will already have pegged this for you as a 'must go', but we will second it! We've only been there for brunch, but it is one of the best in town. Make sure to get a reservation!
Hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant, but great food! This is our go-to for 'lazy' around the corner take-out!
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Sacrificial Lamb Kabobs & Wraps
1704 R St NWHole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant, but great food! This is our go-to for 'lazy' around the corner take-out!
This place is always packed, but if you are the mood for Tex-Mex, jump on in. The fajitas are excellent!
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Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWThis place is always packed, but if you are the mood for Tex-Mex, jump on in. The fajitas are excellent!
A really solid option that is close to home. If you are there for breakfast, and really hungry, go for the 'Pide' with an egg on top!
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Rosemary's Thyme Bistro
1801 18th St NWA really solid option that is close to home. If you are there for breakfast, and really hungry, go for the 'Pide' with an egg on top!
Drinks & Nightlife
The "neighborhood bar". Has a patio out back and dark but trendy interior. Won't amaze you, but the best thing within a couple blocks!
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Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWThe "neighborhood bar". Has a patio out back and dark but trendy interior. Won't amaze you, but the best thing within a couple blocks!
This is a bar/restaurant with some nifty eats/drinks. The decor/atmosphere are the best qualities, just an all around cool place to visit if you are on H Street!
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Boundary Road
414 H Street NortheastThis is a bar/restaurant with some nifty eats/drinks. The decor/atmosphere are the best qualities, just an all around cool place to visit if you are on H Street!
This place has a ton of beer taps, a great veggie burger and awesome sweet potato fries!
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Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdThis place has a ton of beer taps, a great veggie burger and awesome sweet potato fries!
Everything Else
A really nice neighborhood a short walk/run away. Massive houses, shade and generally quiet compared to the city, this is where we go when we want to have a relaxing walk.
Kalorama Heights
A really nice neighborhood a short walk/run away. Massive houses, shade and generally quiet compared to the city, this is where we go when we want to have a relaxing walk.
Eastern Market is hopping on Saturday and Sunday mornings. In addition to an enclosed market, there are many tents with fresh food and local arts/crafts. It is also a great neighborhood for a walk!
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Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEEastern Market is hopping on Saturday and Sunday mornings. In addition to an enclosed market, there are many tents with fresh food and local arts/crafts. It is also a great neighborhood for a walk!
Arts & Culture
If you are looking for something special to do, head to Blues Alley! They have some great Jazz and a really cool venue off the beaten track in Georgetown. You need tickets ahead of time, call them!
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Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWIf you are looking for something special to do, head to Blues Alley! They have some great Jazz and a really cool venue off the beaten track in Georgetown. You need tickets ahead of time, call them!
Essentials
This is our go-to grocery store. We walk there, about 11-14 minutes. Reusable grocery bags can be found in the front closet!
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Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWThis is our go-to grocery store. We walk there, about 11-14 minutes. Reusable grocery bags can be found in the front closet!
Closest one! Across the street are some half-way decent restaurants/hang-outs as well
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWClosest one! Across the street are some half-way decent restaurants/hang-outs as well
This is the closest grocery store to us. We usually shop at Trader Joe's, but for a quick run this does the trick.
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Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThis is the closest grocery store to us. We usually shop at Trader Joe's, but for a quick run this does the trick.