Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
This quaint little French restaurant has lots of personality and delicious steak frites.
66 locals recommend
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWThis quaint little French restaurant has lots of personality and delicious steak frites.
The perfect place to pick up your morning cup o' Joe, or to end your evening with scrumptious gelato!
48 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWThe perfect place to pick up your morning cup o' Joe, or to end your evening with scrumptious gelato!
Enjoy a cocktail at the Riggsby's chic, mid-century inspired bar and polish it off with a tasty meal in their classic dining room.
13 locals recommend
The Riggsby
1731 New Hampshire Ave NWEnjoy a cocktail at the Riggsby's chic, mid-century inspired bar and polish it off with a tasty meal in their classic dining room.
If you love exceptional service and spicy Thai food, Little Serow cannot be missed! Put your name in and grab a drink at Duke's Grocery next door while you wait. One of my favorite spots in town!
55 locals recommend
Little Serow
1511 17th St NWIf you love exceptional service and spicy Thai food, Little Serow cannot be missed! Put your name in and grab a drink at Duke's Grocery next door while you wait. One of my favorite spots in town!
Yummy Neapolitan style pizza, house-made salumi and incredible small plates served in a super cozy space.
57 locals recommend
Etto
1541 14th St NWYummy Neapolitan style pizza, house-made salumi and incredible small plates served in a super cozy space.
A bustling Spanish restaurant with a menu full of savory tapas dishes. If you go, order the potato chips & sausage and a house-made gin & tonic.
117 locals recommend
Estadio
1520 14th St NWA bustling Spanish restaurant with a menu full of savory tapas dishes. If you go, order the potato chips & sausage and a house-made gin & tonic.
This warm, inviting Italian restaurant always smells like its wood-burning hearth. Their house-made pastas are not to be missed! And you can't go wrong with the rigatoni.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWThis warm, inviting Italian restaurant always smells like its wood-burning hearth. Their house-made pastas are not to be missed! And you can't go wrong with the rigatoni.
Fancy french spot with delicious classics. Treat yourself to the seafood tower and champagne!
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWFancy french spot with delicious classics. Treat yourself to the seafood tower and champagne!
A cozy new American restaurant where every tasty bite is cooked over their impressive wood-fired hearth. Bonus: John designed this space!
109 locals recommend
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWA cozy new American restaurant where every tasty bite is cooked over their impressive wood-fired hearth. Bonus: John designed this space!
A lively spot that serves international street food. Order the Khachapuri - you won't regret it.
89 locals recommend
Compass Rose
1346 T St NWA lively spot that serves international street food. Order the Khachapuri - you won't regret it.
Arts & Culture
Stop by to check out their wonderful collection of impressionist and modern art.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWStop by to check out their wonderful collection of impressionist and modern art.
Shopping
Disclaimer: I work here! Despite my bias, Salt & Sundry is gem of a shop - filled to the brim with entertaining, home and gift treasures. Stop by to enjoy a little taste of DC retail!
69 locals recommend
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWDisclaimer: I work here! Despite my bias, Salt & Sundry is gem of a shop - filled to the brim with entertaining, home and gift treasures. Stop by to enjoy a little taste of DC retail!
This quirky, locally-owned shop is a neighborhood staple packed with vintage finds.
50 locals recommend
Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NWThis quirky, locally-owned shop is a neighborhood staple packed with vintage finds.
This unique shop boasts an eclectic mix of furniture, knick knacks, clothing and vintage goods.
27 locals recommend
GoodWood
1428 U St NWThis unique shop boasts an eclectic mix of furniture, knick knacks, clothing and vintage goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
The owner and head bartender of this (literally) underground bar creates + illustrates a new menu of mouth-watering cocktails every week. If they have it, order the piña colada!
40 locals recommend
2 Birds 1 Stone
1800 14th Street NorthwestThe owner and head bartender of this (literally) underground bar creates + illustrates a new menu of mouth-watering cocktails every week. If they have it, order the piña colada!
The perfect place to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the best burger in town. Finish it off with a German brew!
48 locals recommend
garden district
1801 14th St NWThe perfect place to soak up some sunshine while enjoying the best burger in town. Finish it off with a German brew!
This newly reopened DC staple is an intimate spot with some of the best cocktails in town. Book a reservation for the tasting room or lounge in the spirits library. Bonus: John designed this, too!
62 locals recommend
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWThis newly reopened DC staple is an intimate spot with some of the best cocktails in town. Book a reservation for the tasting room or lounge in the spirits library. Bonus: John designed this, too!
Sightseeing
Beautiful public gardens tucked off the main path in Georgetown. A great place to get lost in the city.
39 locals recommend
Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street NorthwestBeautiful public gardens tucked off the main path in Georgetown. A great place to get lost in the city.
Everything Else
This indoor food market is packed with local restaurants, artisan grocers and shops. Check out Rappahannock Oyster Bar, Neopol & Righteous Cheese, and don't miss the original Salt & Sundry!
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEThis indoor food market is packed with local restaurants, artisan grocers and shops. Check out Rappahannock Oyster Bar, Neopol & Righteous Cheese, and don't miss the original Salt & Sundry!
Essentials
This neighborhood grocery spot features locally-sourced food + drinks. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a sandwich and beer, or to grab a bite to enjoy at the apt! We love the spiced roasted chicken.
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWThis neighborhood grocery spot features locally-sourced food + drinks. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a sandwich and beer, or to grab a bite to enjoy at the apt! We love the spiced roasted chicken.