Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Moderately-priced and accessible French fare, outdoor seating, La Colombe coffee, and on weekends, a nightclub downstairs (arrive after 11pm, there is never a cover charge).
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Napoleon Bistro
1847 Columbia Rd NWModerately-priced and accessible French fare, outdoor seating, La Colombe coffee, and on weekends, a nightclub downstairs (arrive after 11pm, there is never a cover charge).
This American-French fusion bistro has a great wine selection and is a "foodie" stop on any DC restaurant tour. President Obama and Michelle recently went to Mintwood Place for "date night".
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Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWThis American-French fusion bistro has a great wine selection and is a "foodie" stop on any DC restaurant tour. President Obama and Michelle recently went to Mintwood Place for "date night".
Delicious sushi, and at an affordable price! Try the Dragon Roll.
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Banana Leaves Asian Restaurant
2020 Florida Ave NWDelicious sushi, and at an affordable price! Try the Dragon Roll.
A local landmark, this coffee house offers free wifi during the week. Great coffee, a variety of food, and fantastic people watching.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWA local landmark, this coffee house offers free wifi during the week. Great coffee, a variety of food, and fantastic people watching.
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWSometimes, you just need something familiar.
A good wind selection, and tasty American-style fare for a refined palate.
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CIRCA at Dupont
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestA good wind selection, and tasty American-style fare for a refined palate.
Very affordable, fresh, Italian food. Great for families, always bustling, a neighborhood favorite.
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Sette Osteria
1666 Connecticut Ave NWVery affordable, fresh, Italian food. Great for families, always bustling, a neighborhood favorite.
Bistro Bistro
1727 Connecticut Ave NWAuthentic, traditional French fare in a classic bistro. Moderate price point.
Shake Shack
1216 18th St NWFor the burger lover.
Essentials
A local, organic grocery store stocked with gluten free, vegan, and whole food options. Good quality fruits and vegetables.
Store Hours
Monday to Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm
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Yes! Organic Market Adams Morgan
1825 Columbia Rd NWA local, organic grocery store stocked with gluten free, vegan, and whole food options. Good quality fruits and vegetables.
Store Hours
Monday to Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm
Open until midnight, this full service grocery store also sells beer and wine.
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWOpen until midnight, this full service grocery store also sells beer and wine.
This local liquor store has a great wine selection. Liquor stores in DC are closed on Sunday, and Monday to Saturday close at 10pm.
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AB Liquors
1803 Columbia Rd NWThis local liquor store has a great wine selection. Liquor stores in DC are closed on Sunday, and Monday to Saturday close at 10pm.
Everything Else
CVS
1418 P St NWPharmacy
Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWPharmacy.
This local chain has a great craft beer and wine selection, and is one of the few places to purchase alcohol that is open on Sundays.
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De Vinos
2001 18th St NWThis local chain has a great craft beer and wine selection, and is one of the few places to purchase alcohol that is open on Sundays.
A yoga and fitness studio known for its beautiful spaces.
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Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Rd NWA yoga and fitness studio known for its beautiful spaces.
Looking for a Bikram studio in DC? This is one of several studios. As many as 5 classes per day (4 on the weekend). Changing rooms come equipped with showers, no lock required for your belongings.
Hot Spot Dupont
1635 Connecticut Ave NWLooking for a Bikram studio in DC? This is one of several studios. As many as 5 classes per day (4 on the weekend). Changing rooms come equipped with showers, no lock required for your belongings.
ATM and full service bank.
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Bank of America Financial Center
ATM and full service bank.
Adams Morgan
ATM and full service bank.
Basketball courts, two playgrounds, and picnic tables.
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Kalorama Park
1865 Kalorama Rd NWBasketball courts, two playgrounds, and picnic tables.
Looking for a manicure? Threading? Waxing? This place is clean, affordable, and nearby.
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Enchanted Nails & Spa
2324 18th St NWLooking for a manicure? Threading? Waxing? This place is clean, affordable, and nearby.
Shopping
Current, unique and flattering women's fashion at a modest price point. Styles change weekly & Julie, the owner, keeps it fresh. A great place to go if you're looking for something to wear to dinner.
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Violet Boutique
1924 8th St NWCurrent, unique and flattering women's fashion at a modest price point. Styles change weekly & Julie, the owner, keeps it fresh. A great place to go if you're looking for something to wear to dinner.
Lou Lou Boutiques
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestA local chain known for fun, fashionable, and affordable accessories.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pool, shuffle board, Wii, and inexpensive beer. What's not to love? Tuesday night is league night.
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Bedrock Billiards
1841 Columbia Rd NWPool, shuffle board, Wii, and inexpensive beer. What's not to love? Tuesday night is league night.
The Reef is a local landmark known for its rooftop bar (fantastic views of the city) and rotating taps.
The Reef
2446 18th St NWThe Reef is a local landmark known for its rooftop bar (fantastic views of the city) and rotating taps.
Veritas Wine Bar
2031 Florida Avenue NorthwestGrab a flight of red or white wines. Great wine selection, and knowledgeable staff.
A unique bar experience. Lots of local color.
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Russia House
1800 Connecticut Ave NWA unique bar experience. Lots of local color.
Sightseeing
A 20-minute walk from Kalorama, or a 7-minute bus ride.
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Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWA 20-minute walk from Kalorama, or a 7-minute bus ride.
There is a second entrance on Adams Mill Road. Entry is free. Check out the big cats, the primates, and the elephants.
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Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThere is a second entrance on Adams Mill Road. Entry is free. Check out the big cats, the primates, and the elephants.
Free performances as a part of the Millienium Stage program. A beautiful landmark.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWFree performances as a part of the Millienium Stage program. A beautiful landmark.
Start at this end of the National Mall and make your way past the Smithsonian museums and other landmarks. There are more metro stations at the far end of the Mall, near the Capitol.
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Monumento a Lincoln
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWStart at this end of the National Mall and make your way past the Smithsonian museums and other landmarks. There are more metro stations at the far end of the Mall, near the Capitol.
A great place to fly a kite, the open spaces, proximity to the river, and slight elevation make this spot ideal.
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Monumento a Washington
2 15th St NWA great place to fly a kite, the open spaces, proximity to the river, and slight elevation make this spot ideal.
All Smithsonian museums offer free admission.
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Tienda de la Galería Nacional de Retratos y el Museo de Arte Americano Smithsonian
8th Street NorthwestAll Smithsonian museums offer free admission.
Not just for art lovers, the Phillips Collection also hosts concerts.
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La Colección Phillips
1600 21st St NWNot just for art lovers, the Phillips Collection also hosts concerts.
A lively park! I have seen art, protests, music, and even a Lindy Hop here.
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Dupont Circle
A lively park! I have seen art, protests, music, and even a Lindy Hop here.