Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Royal is a few blocks away, so it's super close. Even though it's technically a restaurant, they also have great coffee/tea and wireless. They open at 8AM every day, so it's a great place to grab some coffee, breakfast and read the paper, or do some work. At night it's a great bar and restaurant.
92 locals recommend
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWRoyal is a few blocks away, so it's super close. Even though it's technically a restaurant, they also have great coffee/tea and wireless. They open at 8AM every day, so it's a great place to grab some coffee, breakfast and read the paper, or do some work. At night it's a great bar and restaurant.
Fantastic asian food with Japanese/French influence by acclaimed DC chef. Upscale in decor and price.
14 locals recommend
Kyirisan
1924 8th St NWFantastic asian food with Japanese/French influence by acclaimed DC chef. Upscale in decor and price.
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEEtto
1541 14th St NWFantastic pizza and Italian with great wine list.
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWHuge French bistrot. Good groups.
Amazing local coffee. Rostery is just a few blocks from this store.
174 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWAmazing local coffee. Rostery is just a few blocks from this store.
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWThe HQ of our local coffee co. Roasted on site.
Eat the Rich
1839 7th St NWFresh seafood.
The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWAnother great coffee spot.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWInsane BBQ right in the neighborhood.
14th & U Farmers Market
2000 14th St NWA seasonal local farmer's market.
The great USDA run farmers market on the National Mall.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers Market
12th Street SouthwestThe great USDA run farmers market on the National Mall.
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWCafe with full menu and farmer's market out front.
Year-round farmers market. Tons of local farmers, food, bread, and meats in DuPont Circle. Take the G2 bus toward Georgetown and get off at DuPont Circle.
27 locals recommend
FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NWYear-round farmers market. Tons of local farmers, food, bread, and meats in DuPont Circle. Take the G2 bus toward Georgetown and get off at DuPont Circle.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our local brewery and it's fantastic. First of all, it's literally around the corner. So it's as local as you can get. The food is great as well. They have a mix of sandwiches, big salads, and entrees. We go here at least a couple times a week. Enjoy!
124 locals recommend
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEThis is our local brewery and it's fantastic. First of all, it's literally around the corner. So it's as local as you can get. The food is great as well. They have a mix of sandwiches, big salads, and entrees. We go here at least a couple times a week. Enjoy!
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th St NWSmallish music venue for great live music.
9:30
815 V St NWOne of worlds most acclaimed venues. Two blocks away.
One of the worlds most iconic theaters. Opened in 1910, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and was recently remodeled.
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWOne of the worlds most iconic theaters. Opened in 1910, it is on the National Register of Historic Places and was recently remodeled.
Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street NorthwestSpanish themed bar with great wine selection and sherry.
Sightseeing
DC is famous for our monuments, which everyone pretty much knows about. But, one of my favorite things to do is walk around the monuments at night. They take on a whole new personality, especially the Korean War Memorial. So if you get a chance, visit the monuments at night. It's safe and family friendly as well.
56 locals recommend
Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SWDC is famous for our monuments, which everyone pretty much knows about. But, one of my favorite things to do is walk around the monuments at night. They take on a whole new personality, especially the Korean War Memorial. So if you get a chance, visit the monuments at night. It's safe and family friendly as well.
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park is filled with hiking trails that are easily accessible from metro or about a two mile walk from the house. The G2 bus line will take you right to one of the entrances on P Street, NW. I'm a trail runner so I've spent a lot of time running through the park and it's pretty amazing at any time of year. It's also a great place for a picnic or bbq with friends or family. Enjoy!
584 locals recommend
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWRock Creek Park is filled with hiking trails that are easily accessible from metro or about a two mile walk from the house. The G2 bus line will take you right to one of the entrances on P Street, NW. I'm a trail runner so I've spent a lot of time running through the park and it's pretty amazing at any time of year. It's also a great place for a picnic or bbq with friends or family. Enjoy!
Kid's play area, dog park, community garden and working farm. All just 200 feet from the house.
7 locals recommend
The Park at LeDroit
286 V St NWKid's play area, dog park, community garden and working farm. All just 200 feet from the house.
Getting Around
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWShopping
Kit and Ace
1921 8th Street NorthwestLuLu Lemon sister store.
Aesop Shaw
1924 8th St NWChrome Industries
1924 8th Street Northwest You like your bags to have a seat belt.
Essentials
Natural grocery with good sandwich counter, homemade deli, beer and small selection of fresh produce.
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWNatural grocery with good sandwich counter, homemade deli, beer and small selection of fresh produce.
Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits
1836 1st St NWOur local liquor store.
Our local shop. Beer, wine, milk, cheese, bread and essentials. Decent sandwiches.
16 locals recommend
LeDroit Park Market
1901 4th St NWOur local shop. Beer, wine, milk, cheese, bread and essentials. Decent sandwiches.
Great local barber. I have been going to victor for years. Great haircuts and shaves for men. Good prices but cash only. Victor's wife does women's haircuts and styling from the same location.
Victor Hair Salon
803 T St NWGreat local barber. I have been going to victor for years. Great haircuts and shaves for men. Good prices but cash only. Victor's wife does women's haircuts and styling from the same location.