Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWLa Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWSUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWSome of the best sandwiches in DC
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWDC's favorite French restaurant
Perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner--and every coffee and cocktail in between.
92 locals recommend
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWPerfect spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner--and every coffee and cocktail in between.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWBest BBQ in the hood
BKK Cookshop
1700 New Jersey Ave NWLow key thai restaurant serving delicious street-food style dishes
Etto
1541 14th St NWGet the pizza cotechino with fontina and egg pizza. You can thank me later.
Trendy tapas joint with an always packed bar and large outdoor patio.
322 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWTrendy tapas joint with an always packed bar and large outdoor patio.
Best gelato in town. Order a scoop of dark chocolate valrhona to go with your espresso.
72 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee
1418 14th St NWBest gelato in town. Order a scoop of dark chocolate valrhona to go with your espresso.
Spend your afternoon or evening eating Pintxos (small spanish plates) and craft ciders in a hip rustic space.
78 locals recommend
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestSpend your afternoon or evening eating Pintxos (small spanish plates) and craft ciders in a hip rustic space.
The best thai restaurant in town, hands-down. Prepare to wait, but the prix fixe meal is worth it.
55 locals recommend
Little Serow
1511 17th St NWThe best thai restaurant in town, hands-down. Prepare to wait, but the prix fixe meal is worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street NorthwestStoried LGBT nightclub
The Passenger
1539 7th St NWPerfect place to start or end a night.
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWThe best beer garden in town. Go for brunch and stay until dinner.
9:30
815 V St NWBlack Cat
1811 14th St NWShopping
If you don't find something for your own home, you'll certainly leave with a gift for someone else's.
69 locals recommend
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWIf you don't find something for your own home, you'll certainly leave with a gift for someone else's.
New mixed use development with countless design boutiques and high-end dining options.
126 locals recommend
CityCenterDC
825 10th St NWNew mixed use development with countless design boutiques and high-end dining options.
Parks & Nature
Olmstead designed park with dramatic fountains and terraces overlooking the capital.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestOlmstead designed park with dramatic fountains and terraces overlooking the capital.
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWEssentials
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWWhole Foods Market
1440 P St NWEntertainment & Activities
Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street Northwest