Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWExcellent coffee and pasteries
Written up as one of the five best restaurants in the entire DC metropolitan area
14 locals recommend
Kyirisan
1924 8th St NWWritten up as one of the five best restaurants in the entire DC metropolitan area
Etete
1942 9th St NWOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the US
Drinks & Nightlife
Brixton
901 U St NWGreat rooftop patio if the weather is nice!
Duffy's Irish Pub
2153 P Street NorthwestFun dive bar - great for sports and wings
There are three bars right next door to each other - Mockingbird Hill, Eat the Rich, and Southern Efficiency. They all have unique small plates and craft cocktails.
35 locals recommend
Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street NorthwestThere are three bars right next door to each other - Mockingbird Hill, Eat the Rich, and Southern Efficiency. They all have unique small plates and craft cocktails.
Essentials
CVS
1418 P St NWDrug store close by - they sell some groceries, too
Upscale grocery with prepared foods - great for a quick and tasty breakfast or lunch
34 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
1924 8th Street NorthwestUpscale grocery with prepared foods - great for a quick and tasty breakfast or lunch
Getting Around
The Shaw/Howard Metro stop has two entrances - one at the corner of 8th & R and one even closer to the house at 7th & S
148 locals recommend
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWThe Shaw/Howard Metro stop has two entrances - one at the corner of 8th & R and one even closer to the house at 7th & S
The Shaw/Howard Metro stop has two entrances - one at the corner of 8th & R and one even closer to the house at 7th & S
United Negro College Fund Inc
1805 7th Street NorthwestThe Shaw/Howard Metro stop has two entrances - one at the corner of 8th & R and one even closer to the house at 7th & S