Gina's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Mount Pleasant
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWGreat local shop for gifts, candles, home goods and decor, etc
Great place to watch fireworks, picnic, enjoy the drum circle on a Sunday afternoon
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat place to watch fireworks, picnic, enjoy the drum circle on a Sunday afternoon
Food scene
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW
Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat place to pick up coffee and breakfast! Order ahead!
Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWGood coffee place and great for pick up
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NWAmazing cocktails and Asian food. Try to get a reservation!
My favorite restaurant in DC. Definitely need a reservation but check the website for last minute openings.
109 locals recommend
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWMy favorite restaurant in DC. Definitely need a reservation but check the website for last minute openings.
Great spot for drinks and snacks. Close to 18th st for drinks after dinner.
29 locals recommend
The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWGreat spot for drinks and snacks. Close to 18th st for drinks after dinner.
Marx Cafe Revolutionary Cuisine
3203 Mt Pleasant St NWQuirky spot right in the neighborhood.
Amazing local grocery store. Fresh flowers, produce, wine, beer, cheese, etc. Favorite spot in the neighborhood for simple groceries.
60 locals recommend
Each Peach Market
3068 Mt Pleasant St NWAmazing local grocery store. Fresh flowers, produce, wine, beer, cheese, etc. Favorite spot in the neighborhood for simple groceries.
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd NWGreat barbecue place with delicious sides as well.
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
3110 Mt Pleasant St NW