Discover our Favorite Places
Essentials
This is walking distance from the house. A great resource for anything you may have forgotten, the closest large grocery store. Parking garage entrance on Peabody St
200 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWThis is walking distance from the house. A great resource for anything you may have forgotten, the closest large grocery store. Parking garage entrance on Peabody St
If you can't find what you need at the Walmart Grocery, this is the next closest grocery store. Starbucks inside. Short 5 min. drive or less. Or ride one of the 70 buses north along Georgia Ave.
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWIf you can't find what you need at the Walmart Grocery, this is the next closest grocery store. Starbucks inside. Short 5 min. drive or less. Or ride one of the 70 buses north along Georgia Ave.
Great wine selection. Don't forget to buy a salted caramel apple pie baked locally by "Whisk DC". They're on sale here. More gourmet grocery selections than Walmart, of course!
161 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWGreat wine selection. Don't forget to buy a salted caramel apple pie baked locally by "Whisk DC". They're on sale here. More gourmet grocery selections than Walmart, of course!
If you're coming home by Metro to the Georgia Avenue/Petworth Station, this store is a block away. Get your groceries before jumping on the bus or grabbing an Uber.
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWIf you're coming home by Metro to the Georgia Avenue/Petworth Station, this store is a block away. Get your groceries before jumping on the bus or grabbing an Uber.
Whole Foods is a 5 min. drive from home. Our upscale organic grocery store. You can also take the 70 or 79 bus straight up Georgia Ave.
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods is a 5 min. drive from home. Our upscale organic grocery store. You can also take the 70 or 79 bus straight up Georgia Ave.
Sightseeing
Walking distance from home, these Civil War fortifications make for a unique picnic spot. Fun for kids to explore. Old cannons. President Lincoln came under fire here! Off-the-beaten-path DC.
Fort Stevens
6001 13th St NWWalking distance from home, these Civil War fortifications make for a unique picnic spot. Fun for kids to explore. Old cannons. President Lincoln came under fire here! Off-the-beaten-path DC.
Parks & Recreation
If you're traveling with young kids, this is a favorite of several playgrounds in the area. A short 5 min. drive.
10 locals recommend
Takoma Pool/Recreation Center
300 Van Buren St NWIf you're traveling with young kids, this is a favorite of several playgrounds in the area. A short 5 min. drive.
This is the closest entrance to massive Rock Creek Park. Cross the soccer fields and continue down Morton Place into the park. At the bottom of the hill you arrive at Beach drive, which is closed to traffic and open to walkers, bikers, and runners. Trails splinter off into the surrounding woods.
Carter Barron Soccer Fields
1698 Kennedy St NWThis is the closest entrance to massive Rock Creek Park. Cross the soccer fields and continue down Morton Place into the park. At the bottom of the hill you arrive at Beach drive, which is closed to traffic and open to walkers, bikers, and runners. Trails splinter off into the surrounding woods.
Hamilton Recreation Center
Best playground for young kids a short walk from home
Food Scene
This is your "go to" place that's one block from home down quiet, tree-lined Longfellow Street. Moreland's is a super friendly gastropub with great food and lovely bar. It just glows inside at night. It's a great rustic vibe with all the exposed brick walls. Closest restaurant to home.
39 locals recommend
Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NWThis is your "go to" place that's one block from home down quiet, tree-lined Longfellow Street. Moreland's is a super friendly gastropub with great food and lovely bar. It just glows inside at night. It's a great rustic vibe with all the exposed brick walls. Closest restaurant to home.
Our favorite small, family-run neighborhood cafes. 15 min. walk or catch the bus at 14th and Colorado, 5 min ride if that. Outdoor seating. Casual ambience. Colorful mural. Good brunch, lunch, and dinner. Grandma will serve you a drink at the bar too.
61 locals recommend
The Highlands
4706 14th Street NorthwestOur favorite small, family-run neighborhood cafes. 15 min. walk or catch the bus at 14th and Colorado, 5 min ride if that. Outdoor seating. Casual ambience. Colorful mural. Good brunch, lunch, and dinner. Grandma will serve you a drink at the bar too.
You can’t go wrong here. And they deliver. At Honeymoon, it’s all about elevated ingredients, techniques and flavors that can transform the humble art of fried chicken into a culinary masterpiece. From inventive sides like roasted cauliflower with hot honey to plussed-up classics like a traditional 8-piece combo — it's about as upscale as something served in a bucket can get. This is fried chicken, all dressed up with someplace to go.
16 locals recommend
Honeymoon Chicken
4201 Georgia Avenue NorthwestYou can’t go wrong here. And they deliver. At Honeymoon, it’s all about elevated ingredients, techniques and flavors that can transform the humble art of fried chicken into a culinary masterpiece. From inventive sides like roasted cauliflower with hot honey to plussed-up classics like a traditional 8-piece combo — it's about as upscale as something served in a bucket can get. This is fried chicken, all dressed up with someplace to go.
This AMAZING cozy small brick-oven pizza place was named the #1 Pizzeria of the Year by Bon Appetit Magazine. Don't miss it. SO DELICIOUS.
175 locals recommend
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWThis AMAZING cozy small brick-oven pizza place was named the #1 Pizzeria of the Year by Bon Appetit Magazine. Don't miss it. SO DELICIOUS.
Don't judge. It's just good :-) And they have a drive through!
43 locals recommend
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
634 Rhode Island Ave NEDon't judge. It's just good :-) And they have a drive through!
This is some of the best (and most affordable) Caribbean and soul food in the city. Andrene's recent renovation looks great and made room for a few tables and chairs. Don't miss the mac & cheese.
22 locals recommend
Andrene's
308 Kennedy St NWThis is some of the best (and most affordable) Caribbean and soul food in the city. Andrene's recent renovation looks great and made room for a few tables and chairs. Don't miss the mac & cheese.
A bit off the beaten path, but so family-friendly and unpretentious. DELICIOUS gourmet burgers, a nice kids menu (get the homemade applesauce!), and great beer list.
54 locals recommend
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NWA bit off the beaten path, but so family-friendly and unpretentious. DELICIOUS gourmet burgers, a nice kids menu (get the homemade applesauce!), and great beer list.
It’s a 10 min. drive to hip Takoma Park, which straddles DC/MD. Busboys&Poets is awesome - frequented by an artful, progressive, diverse crowed. Evening events too.
250 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWIt’s a 10 min. drive to hip Takoma Park, which straddles DC/MD. Busboys&Poets is awesome - frequented by an artful, progressive, diverse crowed. Evening events too.
Bright, contemporary Italian spot with sidewalk seats serving Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus pastas
94 locals recommend
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveBright, contemporary Italian spot with sidewalk seats serving Neapolitan-style pizzas, plus pastas
If you're looking for great vegan, this is your spot. Sophisticated eatery dishing out an array of vegan twists on classic soul food plates.
23 locals recommend
Evolve Vegan Restaurant
341 Cedar St NWIf you're looking for great vegan, this is your spot. Sophisticated eatery dishing out an array of vegan twists on classic soul food plates.
This ramen shop has a cult following, it’s so good. The owner makes his own noodles from scratch. They even offer a vegan ramen fortified with almond milk! (Though I prefer the “triple threat” bowl with pork, chicken, and smoked fish broths).
18 locals recommend
Menya Hosaki
845 Upshur St NWThis ramen shop has a cult following, it’s so good. The owner makes his own noodles from scratch. They even offer a vegan ramen fortified with almond milk! (Though I prefer the “triple threat” bowl with pork, chicken, and smoked fish broths).
Great new ramen bar next to Whole Foods. Great for delivery too.
JINYA Ramen Bar - The Parks at Walter Reed
Great new ramen bar next to Whole Foods. Great for delivery too.
This is the closest, high quality coffee shop. Their pastries are as delicious as the coffee. The 52 and 54 buses take you there, straight down 14th St. Or it’s an 15 min. walk.
Zeke’s Coffee of DC - Uptown
This is the closest, high quality coffee shop. Their pastries are as delicious as the coffee. The 52 and 54 buses take you there, straight down 14th St. Or it’s an 15 min. walk.