Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
One of the things we love about this neighborhood is the closeness of amenities—all in walking distance!
Right next door! All of your grocery wine and beer needs in a lovely local grocery.
40 locals recommend
Odd Provisions
3301 11th St NWRight next door! All of your grocery wine and beer needs in a lovely local grocery.
Our local grocery two blocks from the house — for larger shopping runs.
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWOur local grocery two blocks from the house — for larger shopping runs.
Target
3100 14th St NWA large Target that also includes a CVS pharmacy.
Address: 1400 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010
Hours:
Wednesday 4–7PM
Saturday 9AM–1PM
Closed all other days.
12 locals recommend
Columbia Heights Farmers Market
1400 Park Rd NWAddress: 1400 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010
Hours:
Wednesday 4–7PM
Saturday 9AM–1PM
Closed all other days.
D'Vines
3103 14th St NWWine shop near the metro with wonderful selection.
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1512 14th St NWIt's very convenient!
The UPS Store
1380 Monroe St NWGreat for shipping!
Walk-able, near the metro. Note that there is also a CVS in the Target across the street.
342 locals recommend
CVS
3642 Georgia Ave NWWalk-able, near the metro. Note that there is also a CVS in the Target across the street.
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StSometimes you just need Starbucks! This is the closest one.
This full-service gym is just three short blocks from the apartment.
48 locals recommend
Washington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWThis full-service gym is just three short blocks from the apartment.
Food Scene
This is a vibrant neighborhood for restaurants! As you'll see below, there are plentiful options nearby—most are very casual, and very elevated cuisine. Best of all, they are just steps from the apartment. Please let us know if you would like specific restaurant suggestions!
Right across the street. A foodie's dream — this Filipino restaurant was named #2 is the country. Even watching the long lines provides entertainment and great people-watching for the neighborhood.
120 locals recommend
Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWRight across the street. A foodie's dream — this Filipino restaurant was named #2 is the country. Even watching the long lines provides entertainment and great people-watching for the neighborhood.
Great cocktails and the best outdoor patio in DC! Also right across the street from the apartment!
211 locals recommend
Room 11
3234 11th St NWGreat cocktails and the best outdoor patio in DC! Also right across the street from the apartment!
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWOutstanding pizza right down the street.
An innovative combination restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Coupe features the best breakfast in the neighborhood. Very family friendly.
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWAn innovative combination restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Coupe features the best breakfast in the neighborhood. Very family friendly.
The best Mexican in DC mere steps from the house down the block.
192 locals recommend
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWThe best Mexican in DC mere steps from the house down the block.
Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWLove this local coffee house/wine bar!
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NWCoffee and sweet treats a short walk away.
Bun DC
2905 Sherman Ave NWGreat new Vietnamese restaurant!
CAVA
3105 14th St NWFlavorful and healthy fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant.
Ethiopian counter serve & coffeehouse with vegetarian classics, plus beer & wine.
18 locals recommend
Letena Ethiopian Restaurant
3100 14th Street Northwest Ethiopian counter serve & coffeehouse with vegetarian classics, plus beer & wine.
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NWGreat new Indian restaurant!
New restaurant with Hong-Kong inspired cuisine. Fabulous food! Read the great review in the Washington Post! https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/queens-english-brings-hong-kongs-sizzle-to-columbia-heights/2019/07/09/f27d79e0-9465-11e9-b58a-a6a9afaa0e3e_story.html
15 locals recommend
Queen’s English
3410 11th St NWNew restaurant with Hong-Kong inspired cuisine. Fabulous food! Read the great review in the Washington Post! https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/queens-english-brings-hong-kongs-sizzle-to-columbia-heights/2019/07/09/f27d79e0-9465-11e9-b58a-a6a9afaa0e3e_story.html
Long lines, but they really are the best bagels in town! Try the lox sandwich, it's called the "Rihanna."
91 locals recommend
Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWLong lines, but they really are the best bagels in town! Try the lox sandwich, it's called the "Rihanna."
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Luciano De Crescenzo wrote dreamily about “gatto’ di patate” in Frijenno Magnanno, his anthology of Neapolitan dishes, and indeed, the potato cake at this "pasta bar" is bang on. Throw in a sweet little location on burgeoning Sherman Avenue, and it's hard not to love this neighborhood spot. Begin your meal with the aforementioned regional dish, featuring a béchamel sauce blended with potatoes and cubes of pancetta. Then move on to more gorgeous items, like the paccheri 'o rrau'-toothsome tube-shaped pasta laced with a sumptuous tomato ragù that is crowned by parmesan and basil. For a heartier dinner, try your hand at the pollo del faito, a pair of tender chicken breasts topped with cherry tomatoes, pancetta and spicy chili pepper flakes.
13 locals recommend
Napoli Pasta Bar
2737 Sherman Ave NWMICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Luciano De Crescenzo wrote dreamily about “gatto’ di patate” in Frijenno Magnanno, his anthology of Neapolitan dishes, and indeed, the potato cake at this "pasta bar" is bang on. Throw in a sweet little location on burgeoning Sherman Avenue, and it's hard not to love this neighborhood spot. Begin your meal with the aforementioned regional dish, featuring a béchamel sauce blended with potatoes and cubes of pancetta. Then move on to more gorgeous items, like the paccheri 'o rrau'-toothsome tube-shaped pasta laced with a sumptuous tomato ragù that is crowned by parmesan and basil. For a heartier dinner, try your hand at the pollo del faito, a pair of tender chicken breasts topped with cherry tomatoes, pancetta and spicy chili pepper flakes.
This sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
127 locals recommend
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWThis sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
Heat Da Spot Café
3213 Georgia Ave NWGreat informal diner food!
Drinks & Nightlife
This neighborhood is famous for its nightlife! And best of all, it's just steps from the apartment! Check out Chuchos and Room 11 for happy hour as well!
The iconic neighborhood bar has it all — a great patio, comedy nights, and of course a great bar with lots of locals.
216 locals recommend
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWThe iconic neighborhood bar has it all — a great patio, comedy nights, and of course a great bar with lots of locals.
The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWIncredible new outdoor beer garden. Always hopping.
Arts & Culture
DC is teaming with culture! The Smithsonian offers an incredibly rich selection of museums—with no entrance fee!
One of the best collections of American art in the region. And this museum is usually quieter and less touristy than others.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
One of the best collections of American art in the region. And this museum is usually quieter and less touristy than others.
Outstanding for all performing arts — theater, symphony, opera, ballet.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWOutstanding for all performing arts — theater, symphony, opera, ballet.
A hidden treasure in DC, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum and former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post.
63 locals recommend
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWA hidden treasure in DC, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum and former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post.
Easy to get to from the apartment, and always a favorite for both modern art and Old Masters.
385 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestEasy to get to from the apartment, and always a favorite for both modern art and Old Masters.
National Symphony Orchestra
2700 F St NWThe Nation's Orchestra at the Kennedy Center!
Washington National Opera
2700 F St NWFirst-rate opera company—performs at the Kennedy Center Opera House.
I was very moved by the stunning and well-curated exhibits at this museum.
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWI was very moved by the stunning and well-curated exhibits at this museum.
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestA must for modern art fans!
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St SWOutstanding regional theater.
Shopping
It depends on what you are in the mood for, but there are some really unique retail options in DC—and cool opportunities to buy local! Always check out Odd Provisions next door first—you never know what they might have! There is also a large shopping center, DC-USA just three blocks away near the metro for all your "Big Box" needs. Luxury shopping downtown shines at City Center.
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWNew development featuring luxury retail and restaurants.
Bed Bath & Beyond
3100 14th St NWClose to the apartment, and pretty good selection.
She Loves Me
721 8th Street SoutheastCool boutique—about a mile away.
Marshalls
3100 14th St NWIn the same shopping center as the Target and Bed Beth and Beyond.
Best Buy
3100 14th St NWIn the same plaza as the Target.
Sightseeing
DC has a treasure trove of wonderful sight-seeing opportunities! Let us know if you would like specific recommendations!
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWThe iconic Lincoln Memorial — stunning by day or night.
The National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Ave. NWNational Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWGreat for families!
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWGreat for families!
The Line Hotel is amazing! It's a lavishly-restored turn-of-the Century Classical Revival building with so many wonderful restaurants. James Beard Award winner Spike Gjerde’s A Rake’s Progress is hyper-local and directly-sourced; Erik Bruner-Yang’s lobby-situated Brothers And Sisters and his Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Spoken English take cues from around the globe.
29 locals recommend
The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWThe Line Hotel is amazing! It's a lavishly-restored turn-of-the Century Classical Revival building with so many wonderful restaurants. James Beard Award winner Spike Gjerde’s A Rake’s Progress is hyper-local and directly-sourced; Erik Bruner-Yang’s lobby-situated Brothers And Sisters and his Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Spoken English take cues from around the globe.
Getting Around
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWOur local metro stop.
Two nearby Bikeshares on 11th Street—one at the intersection of Kenyon St. NW, and another at Park Road NW.
6 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare 11th and Park NW
Two nearby Bikeshares on 11th Street—one at the intersection of Kenyon St. NW, and another at Park Road NW.