Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
This is a modest, wood-paneled café that feels like Alaska... perfect for mornings on the way to the Metro. The owners grind organic beans grown by fair trade and environmentally conscious farmers.
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Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWThis is a modest, wood-paneled café that feels like Alaska... perfect for mornings on the way to the Metro. The owners grind organic beans grown by fair trade and environmentally conscious farmers.
This place is my go-to hangout. The quirky bar/restaurant distills its own booze, bringing of rush of nostalgia for the days of Prohibition. Check out the reading room, and bring a book to trade in.
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Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWThis place is my go-to hangout. The quirky bar/restaurant distills its own booze, bringing of rush of nostalgia for the days of Prohibition. Check out the reading room, and bring a book to trade in.
This place serves great (and cheap) Mexican food. Try one of the creative bloody marys for brunch and sit outside on the patio or in the open, breezy upstairs area. Servers are knowledgeable re: menu.
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El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWThis place serves great (and cheap) Mexican food. Try one of the creative bloody marys for brunch and sit outside on the patio or in the open, breezy upstairs area. Servers are knowledgeable re: menu.
This Salvadoran place is, hands down, my favorite. I order a lot of options from the appetizers list and share entrees with friends to cover all the bases. Ask the waitress for her op. Margaritas!!!
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El Torogoz Restaurant
4231 9th St NWThis Salvadoran place is, hands down, my favorite. I order a lot of options from the appetizers list and share entrees with friends to cover all the bases. Ask the waitress for her op. Margaritas!!!
This is a great diner for a lazy Sunday morning, though I've stopped in for a late-night beer. Here you'll discover a lot of Americana on the menu--especially at breakfast. Try the hash browns.
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The Coupe
3415 11th St NWThis is a great diner for a lazy Sunday morning, though I've stopped in for a late-night beer. Here you'll discover a lot of Americana on the menu--especially at breakfast. Try the hash browns.
This diner is set up like a real 1950s diner if you are looking for a complete American experience. Menus are printed as "bulletins." Try the handmade pop-tarts and a boozy milkshake (1 enough for 2).
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEThis diner is set up like a real 1950s diner if you are looking for a complete American experience. Menus are printed as "bulletins." Try the handmade pop-tarts and a boozy milkshake (1 enough for 2).
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is now called The Good Silver. It has happy hour specials and is owned by a pair of Michigan (my alma mater) grads. Strong drinks, fun milieu, and Michigan sports, when available.
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Kangaroo Boxing Club
3410 11th Street NorthwestThis bar is now called The Good Silver. It has happy hour specials and is owned by a pair of Michigan (my alma mater) grads. Strong drinks, fun milieu, and Michigan sports, when available.
I like this little bar because it feels like something from a David Lynch film. The 1950s bar stools and deep booths give you options for openness or privacy. The bartender is very accommodating.
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Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NWI like this little bar because it feels like something from a David Lynch film. The 1950s bar stools and deep booths give you options for openness or privacy. The bartender is very accommodating.
This is a dark neighborhood hipster bar...very fun and interesting characters lounge here! Ask about stand-up comedy nights, and explore the downstairs patio if it's a nice evening.
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestThis is a dark neighborhood hipster bar...very fun and interesting characters lounge here! Ask about stand-up comedy nights, and explore the downstairs patio if it's a nice evening.
This locale that seats ~40 has been around since the 1950s, and is probably the quintessential DC dive bar. Go there to peoplewatch, listen, compare tats, and play a tune on the jukebox machine.
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Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWThis locale that seats ~40 has been around since the 1950s, and is probably the quintessential DC dive bar. Go there to peoplewatch, listen, compare tats, and play a tune on the jukebox machine.
Everything Else
This place has some great deals if you love consignment shops...and there is A LOT of stuff here, including real vintage. Downstairs offers $5 deals if you're willing to cut through the racks.
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Fia's Fabulous Finds
806 Upshur St NWThis place has some great deals if you love consignment shops...and there is A LOT of stuff here, including real vintage. Downstairs offers $5 deals if you're willing to cut through the racks.
This is the place to go for band-aids, pharmacy supplies, asthma inhalers, and mosquito spray. It's conveniently located near the Metro.
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CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWThis is the place to go for band-aids, pharmacy supplies, asthma inhalers, and mosquito spray. It's conveniently located near the Metro.
Essentials
This grocery store carries amazing products--everything from organic produce to genuine gelato. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, it's perfect for small staples. Safeway slated to open in May '14.
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Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWThis grocery store carries amazing products--everything from organic produce to genuine gelato. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, it's perfect for small staples. Safeway slated to open in May '14.
Arts & Culture
When you're downtown, this cinema offers amazing foreign films that are not released in many other American cities. They also serve wine and beer on your way into the cinema. Eat before: Food pricey.
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Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWWhen you're downtown, this cinema offers amazing foreign films that are not released in many other American cities. They also serve wine and beer on your way into the cinema. Eat before: Food pricey.
Sightseeing
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW