Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWFor beer lovers is a paradise, but food is amazing too.
The pioneer in the neighborhood, Big Bear is the coolest of the cafés in DC
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWThe pioneer in the neighborhood, Big Bear is the coolest of the cafés in DC
The most amazing cookies ever! And one of the best services. It makes nice lunches too
27 locals recommend
Uncle Chip's Cookies
1514 North Capitol St NWThe most amazing cookies ever! And one of the best services. It makes nice lunches too
Take out pizza and friendly owner's. What's not to love?
You are welcome to eat it at our table, too!
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWTake out pizza and friendly owner's. What's not to love?
You are welcome to eat it at our table, too!
Menomale
2711 12th St NEThe most authentic italian pizza in DC. No, really!
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWEverybody loves some Thai cuisine. This one is delicious!
The newborn of the cool places in the area! And a good selection of beer
176 locals recommend
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEThe newborn of the cool places in the area! And a good selection of beer
It's the most elegant restaurant in the neighborhood. It gained raving reviews from the Washington Post food critic. A bit on the expensive side, if you want to impress.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWIt's the most elegant restaurant in the neighborhood. It gained raving reviews from the Washington Post food critic. A bit on the expensive side, if you want to impress.
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWOne of the two great thai restaurants nearby
You want to reserve here, the place is tiny and very beloved. But really, it's worth the planning.
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWYou want to reserve here, the place is tiny and very beloved. But really, it's worth the planning.
Union Market
1309 5th St NESightseeing
A quiet and beautiful garden, in one of the most authentic neighborhood in town. And there's a church, too!
74 locals recommend
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land
1400 Quincy St NEA quiet and beautiful garden, in one of the most authentic neighborhood in town. And there's a church, too!
A walk in one of the oldest and more historical neighborhood is in order, if you have more the two or three days
17 locals recommend
Le Droit Park
A walk in one of the oldest and more historical neighborhood is in order, if you have more the two or three days
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEDo you love plants?
if you saw the National Cathedral already, this is the next best thing in terms of churches. Also, the Catholic University Campus is worth a tour nearby.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue Northeastif you saw the National Cathedral already, this is the next best thing in terms of churches. Also, the Catholic University Campus is worth a tour nearby.
Essentials
Great for panini, but they are our home away from home for all Italian food!
45 locals recommend
A. Litteri
517 Morse St NEGreat for panini, but they are our home away from home for all Italian food!
The closest place for a snack or groceries. But, oh, the cakes!
67 locals recommend
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWThe closest place for a snack or groceries. But, oh, the cakes!
Grassroots Gourmet
104 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestBakery for cookies and sweets. We love it!
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWBrand new supermarket, on the sight of an historic city market.
Everything Else
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastFor all grocery shopping, and close to the metro
Restaurants, vendors and a young crowd. it's open every day but it does not extensive evening hours. It's worth a tour, because it one of the most buzzing location in DC
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NERestaurants, vendors and a young crowd. it's open every day but it does not extensive evening hours. It's worth a tour, because it one of the most buzzing location in DC
Friendly neighborhood yoga location, $10 drop in class. If you feel stiff after a seightseeing day!
56 locals recommend
Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWFriendly neighborhood yoga location, $10 drop in class. If you feel stiff after a seightseeing day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hipster bar, dive bar, very much beloved in the neighborhood. Used to be a barber shop, with the same name.
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWHipster bar, dive bar, very much beloved in the neighborhood. Used to be a barber shop, with the same name.
Arts & Culture
Check the venue's website, there are great musical events here, and a Sunday gospel brunch to die for.
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWCheck the venue's website, there are great musical events here, and a Sunday gospel brunch to die for.
Most valued night music venue, a few blocks from home. We feel privileged, really!
455 locals recommend
9:30
815 V St NWMost valued night music venue, a few blocks from home. We feel privileged, really!
Long View Gallery
1234 9th St NWGreat for local artists, and a few cool events