Guidebook for Washington
Food scene
Just a block from the house and a charming spot right on Lincoln park
Their coffee is maybe my favorite in the neighborhood
35 locals recommend
Wine & Butter Cafe & Market
1023 E Capitol St SEJust a block from the house and a charming spot right on Lincoln park
Their coffee is maybe my favorite in the neighborhood
INCREDIBLE wood fired pizza.  The owner also makes delicious cannoli that aren’t too sweet. They’re just perfection.
La Casina DC
INCREDIBLE wood fired pizza.  The owner also makes delicious cannoli that aren’t too sweet. They’re just perfection.
DELICIOUS. One of my favorites in the entire city, and easily the best in walking distance.
303 locals recommend
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEDELICIOUS. One of my favorites in the entire city, and easily the best in walking distance.
Joselito Casa de Comidas
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis is an underappreciated gem. The food is very good.
Outside of my neighborhood, this is a fun little informal venue to choose when no one can decide what they want. Lot’s of great food vendors and more and more fun retail in the area.
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NEOutside of my neighborhood, this is a fun little informal venue to choose when no one can decide what they want. Lot’s of great food vendors and more and more fun retail in the area.
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWAnother favorite of mine
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestI haven’t found better ramen in the city. Crazy delicious.
Excellent coffee. Excellent sea salt oatmeal cookies. The prepared food is a great take away option
17 locals recommend
Radici
303 7th St SEExcellent coffee. Excellent sea salt oatmeal cookies. The prepared food is a great take away option
The tacos are solid, but the small plates, entrées, and drinks are the reason to go here. It’s an excellent meal every time.
12 locals recommend
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThe tacos are solid, but the small plates, entrées, and drinks are the reason to go here. It’s an excellent meal every time.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWalking distance from the house. Just another option if you're specifically focused on Organic foods.
85 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEWalking distance from the house. Just another option if you're specifically focused on Organic foods.
Capitol Hill Cleaning Emporium
1101 East Capitol St SESuper friendly owners and they always do a great job.
Sightseeing
On Saturday and Sunday the outdoor flea market has lots of great art and vendors selling their wares, and there's a pottery studio in the basement of the market where I actually throw (entrance is down stone stairs on the South end of the building.. the C street side). During the week (Tues-Fri) it's just the grocery/food vendors inside of the market. (see separate listing for market lunch)
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SEOn Saturday and Sunday the outdoor flea market has lots of great art and vendors selling their wares, and there's a pottery studio in the basement of the market where I actually throw (entrance is down stone stairs on the South end of the building.. the C street side). During the week (Tues-Fri) it's just the grocery/food vendors inside of the market. (see separate listing for market lunch)
Rubell Museum DC
These guys never disappoint with their installations. Really a gem of the city. Part of the Smithsonian and free.
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThese guys never disappoint with their installations. Really a gem of the city. Part of the Smithsonian and free.
One of the few pay museums in the city, but worth every penny. Every visit is a pleasure.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWOne of the few pay museums in the city, but worth every penny. Every visit is a pleasure.
This museum is an under-appreciated delight. I do believe there's an entrance fee but it was well worth it.
22 locals recommend
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave NWThis museum is an under-appreciated delight. I do believe there's an entrance fee but it was well worth it.