Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWAmazing Latin food and great margaritas.
Japanese rice bowls to die for. Total comfort food
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donburi
2438 18th St NWJapanese rice bowls to die for. Total comfort food
Mandu
1805 18th Street NorthwestBest Korean!
french, LOVE the pastry basket (available only on weekends)
513 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWfrench, LOVE the pastry basket (available only on weekends)
Teaism Dupont Circle
2009 R St NWtea, great food, oatmeal cookies!
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar
great coffee
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWour favorite Ethiopian
Our neighborhood's best kept secret- looks like a gas station, really a gourmet sandwich place- once you try it, you'll want to go every day you're here. Try the Chivito, Cuban Sandwich, pulled pork
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fast Gourmet
Our neighborhood's best kept secret- looks like a gas station, really a gourmet sandwich place- once you try it, you'll want to go every day you're here. Try the Chivito, Cuban Sandwich, pulled pork
City Lights of China
2443 Connecticut Ave NWgreat, fast delivery
Bethesda Bagels
4819 Bethesda Avego for breakfast, you'll thank me later
Great place to get some work done, relax, read a book
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tryst
2459 18th St NWGreat place to get some work done, relax, read a book
Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NWAmazing pork buns and ramen
Pizza No. 17
1523 17th St NWGreat pizza- gluten-free available
Famous neighborhood landmark, 24-hour Annie's Steakhouse
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestFamous neighborhood landmark, 24-hour Annie's Steakhouse
Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastGreat pizza and happy hour drinks and snacks
Jolt 'N Bolt Coffee & Tea House
1918 18th St NWGreat coffee and snacks
Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWFrench, loud, delicious
Estadio
1520 14th St NWSpanish tapas and great drinks
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWOne of DC's most popular pizzas
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NorthwestOrganic
The cafeteria is expensive for cafeteria food, but the food is delicious and quite different
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional del Indio Americano
4th Street SouthwestThe cafeteria is expensive for cafeteria food, but the food is delicious and quite different
Drinks & Nightlife
great sushi, even better at 1/2 price happy hour every weekday starting at 5 pm- but go early because it fills up by 5:05
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWgreat sushi, even better at 1/2 price happy hour every weekday starting at 5 pm- but go early because it fills up by 5:05
Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestOysters, drinks
Marvin
2007 14th St NWgreat brunch
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWgreat happy hour
Larry's Lounge
1836 18th St NWDrink like a local
Chicha Market & Cafe
1624 U St NWneighborhood bar
Roof Terrace Restaurant
2700 F St NWAMAZING brunch- make reservations
Shopping
chocolate shop that displays their truffles like jewelry. Divine
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Chocolate House
1904 18th St NWchocolate shop that displays their truffles like jewelry. Divine
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWGreat place to grab a coffee and read a book
Red Onion Records
4208 Gallatin StFor the collectors
Everything Else
best nail spa in the neighborhood
reasonable prices, quick service usually available
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enchanted Nails & Spa
2324 18th St NWbest nail spa in the neighborhood
reasonable prices, quick service usually available
Our gym, LOVE it, Guest passes available for a daily fee
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VIDA Fitness U Street
1612 U St NWOur gym, LOVE it, Guest passes available for a daily fee
United States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NWPost office
CVS
645 H St NECVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWRite Aid Pharmacy
Essentials
lots of Japanese food, their little rice triangles are delicious and great for a quick snack
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hana Market
2000 17th St NWlots of Japanese food, their little rice triangles are delicious and great for a quick snack
great local food, sandwiches, prepared foods, snacks
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWgreat local food, sandwiches, prepared foods, snacks
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastTry their fresh bread
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdSome quick shopping
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWParking available
Arts & Culture
La Colección Phillips
1600 21st St NWSooooo worth the trip
AMC Georgetown 14
3111 K St NWFor a night at the movies
Smithsonian museums at the National Mall
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smithsonian Station
Smithsonian museums at the National Mall
Great for kids of all ages
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Internacional del Espionaje
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWGreat for kids of all ages
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe newest museum in town
Great place to grab a bite and walk around
699 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEGreat place to grab a bite and walk around
catch a show
498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWcatch a show
Sightseeing
Beautiful homes and buildings, great for an afternoon walk
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Embassy Row
Beautiful homes and buildings, great for an afternoon walk
A 12-acre urban park including a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles
445 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestA 12-acre urban park including a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles
Georgetown
Great shopping and sightseeing
a short walk to the White House
1097 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWa short walk to the White House
Capitolio de los Estados Unidos
First Street SoutheastSightseeing
Monumento a Washington
2 15th St NWamazing view
Must visit
647 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural del Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWMust visit
Mall Nacional
See the Mall and all museums
Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWA family favorite
Jardín Botánico de los Estados Unidos
100 Maryland Ave SWmust visit!
You can see a lot with a quick walk through. Jazz and other concerts in the summer
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestYou can see a lot with a quick walk through. Jazz and other concerts in the summer
This is a must-visit museum and gallery
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Portrait Gallery
This is a must-visit museum and gallery
Biblioteca del Congreso
101 Independence Ave SEanother must-see