Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWIt's just a few steps away!
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrHigh-end grocery store very close by.
Entertainment & Activities
Lincoln Park
Great place for a jog and to take children and dogs.
Everything Else
This is my yoga studio and they are very reasonably priced with a good selection of classes
Capitol Hill Yoga
641 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastThis is my yoga studio and they are very reasonably priced with a good selection of classes
This place is brand new and I think overpriced, but it is closer to the house than Capitol Hill Yoga
Jade Fitness
1310 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis place is brand new and I think overpriced, but it is closer to the house than Capitol Hill Yoga
This is where I take my stuff for dry cleaning and alterations. They are reasonably priced and have a 3-day turn around.
Lincoln Park Cleaners
1301 East Capitol St SEThis is where I take my stuff for dry cleaning and alterations. They are reasonably priced and have a 3-day turn around.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bit of a dive, but it's fun. It's your standard neighborhood bar, except the upstairs bar has been made out of a school bus! They have Weds trivia night...
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Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis is a bit of a dive, but it's fun. It's your standard neighborhood bar, except the upstairs bar has been made out of a school bus! They have Weds trivia night...
Right next to Trusty's, this place has a lot of character and some very interesting cocktails.
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Wisdom
1432 Pennsylvania Ave. SERight next to Trusty's, this place has a lot of character and some very interesting cocktails.
Food Scene
If you are willing to walk a bit further, go up to 7th St (Eastern Market area) and enjoy this Italian place. It has great food and a large wine selection.
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Acqua Al 2
If you are willing to walk a bit further, go up to 7th St (Eastern Market area) and enjoy this Italian place. It has great food and a large wine selection.
People come from all over the city for this restaurant. It's unique in terms of food, drinks, and decor. They don't take reservations and there can be a long line, so get there early!
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEPeople come from all over the city for this restaurant. It's unique in terms of food, drinks, and decor. They don't take reservations and there can be a long line, so get there early!
This Belgian place is known for its brunch, but also has a great dinner. It has waffles, mussels and fries, in addition to other Belgian fare.
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Belga Café
514 8th St SEThis Belgian place is known for its brunch, but also has a great dinner. It has waffles, mussels and fries, in addition to other Belgian fare.
This place is always packed and has great comfort food, in addition to oysters. The bartenders are also excellent...Ask for Donnovan.
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Hank's Oyster Bar
633 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastThis place is always packed and has great comfort food, in addition to oysters. The bartenders are also excellent...Ask for Donnovan.
This is my favorite bar/restaurant in DC, hands down. It's just a couple doors down from Hank's and you would walk right by it. You will find locals there who are in the know =0).
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Beuchert’s Saloon
623 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis is my favorite bar/restaurant in DC, hands down. It's just a couple doors down from Hank's and you would walk right by it. You will find locals there who are in the know =0).
Great for a good fry-up breakfast! It's small and gets crowded, but worth the wait. They only take CASH.
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Jimmy T's Place
501 E Capitol St SEGreat for a good fry-up breakfast! It's small and gets crowded, but worth the wait. They only take CASH.