Guidebook for Washington
Getting Around
Capitol South Station
355 First St SEUnion Station
U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWFood Scene
A classic greasy spoon diner on Capitol Hill--lots of fun.
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Jimmy T's Place
501 E Capitol St SEA classic greasy spoon diner on Capitol Hill--lots of fun.
One of the nicer places on Capitol Hill but not super fancy or expensive
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Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastOne of the nicer places on Capitol Hill but not super fancy or expensive
Menomale
2711 12th St NEmy favorite pizza in DC (and I have high standards)
Hot place on 14th St., one of the main restaurant strips, very authentic French brasserie
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWHot place on 14th St., one of the main restaurant strips, very authentic French brasserie
Best brunch in DC, in historic Eastern Market. Try the blueberry buckwheat pancakes on weekends, but be prepared to wait in line.
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The Market Lunch
225 7th St SEBest brunch in DC, in historic Eastern Market. Try the blueberry buckwheat pancakes on weekends, but be prepared to wait in line.
Delicious Vietnamese and Thai food, big enough that it's often possible to get a seat when other places are full.
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Doi Moi
1800 14th St NWDelicious Vietnamese and Thai food, big enough that it's often possible to get a seat when other places are full.
Named best new restaurant in America a couple years ago, just a few blocks away. Available for take-out. Definitely book in advance or go for a late-night drink.
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Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWNamed best new restaurant in America a couple years ago, just a few blocks away. Available for take-out. Definitely book in advance or go for a late-night drink.
Best new restaurant in America last year, get take-out from this Latin American fusion favorite
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Seven Reasons
931 14th St NWBest new restaurant in America last year, get take-out from this Latin American fusion favorite
A great spot for an outside drink, this is where locals hang out.
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Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWA great spot for an outside drink, this is where locals hang out.
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWMy favorite patio to sip a cocktail
Sightseeing
Just a couple blocks away, a great place for a walk or a picnic
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Ipharki yeMeridian Hill
W Street NorthwestJust a couple blocks away, a great place for a walk or a picnic