Guidebook for Silver Spring
Food Scene
Classic bistro featuring Portuguese specialties. Old-school but not stuffy. We love their veal dishes. And they serve Baked Alaska for dessert. Try the pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts).
Nova Europa Restaurant
1311 Lamberton Dr Classic bistro featuring Portuguese specialties. Old-school but not stuffy. We love their veal dishes. And they serve Baked Alaska for dessert. Try the pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts).
Full Key
2227 University Blvd WGreat barbecue pork and roast duck
If you like spicy food, try floating market noodle soup
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Nava Thai Restaurant
11301 Fern StIf you like spicy food, try floating market noodle soup
Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant
2310 Price AveDelicious Ethiopian classics and full bar.
Great roasted chicken. Try a side of fried plantains. Fast, cheap, and delicious!
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El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StGreat roasted chicken. Try a side of fried plantains. Fast, cheap, and delicious!
Ren's Ramen
11403 Amherst AveBest ramen around and just up the way from us!
Mi La Cay
2409 University Blvd WIf you like pho, give this place a try.
This is our favorite dim sum place around. Family friendly and we almost never have to wait for a table.
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Gourmet Inspirations
2646 University Blvd WThis is our favorite dim sum place around. Family friendly and we almost never have to wait for a table.
Highly recommended for Haitian food. Friendly service and full bar. Sometimes the kitchen can take a while to prepare food. Love the oxtails here.
GISELE'S Creole Cuisine
2407 Price AveHighly recommended for Haitian food. Friendly service and full bar. Sometimes the kitchen can take a while to prepare food. Love the oxtails here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Features live music and cold pints of Loose Cannon.
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The Limerick Pub
11301 Elkin StFeatures live music and cold pints of Loose Cannon.
Great brewpub with outdoor seating, cornhole and good menu. Occasional DJ on weekends.
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Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West HwyGreat brewpub with outdoor seating, cornhole and good menu. Occasional DJ on weekends.
Fine local watering hole offering authentic atmosphere, quality drinks and a nice bar menu.
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The 4 Corners Pub
10111 Sutherland RdFine local watering hole offering authentic atmosphere, quality drinks and a nice bar menu.
Live shows with local and international music groups playing nearly every night of the week.
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The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville RdLive shows with local and international music groups playing nearly every night of the week.
Our new local favorite for craft beer. You can order 4 oz tasters if you can’t decide what pint to have. They also feature wine, full bar, and espresso drinks.
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Silver Branch Brewing Company
8401 Colesville RoadOur new local favorite for craft beer. You can order 4 oz tasters if you can’t decide what pint to have. They also feature wine, full bar, and espresso drinks.
Parks & Nature
Not really hiking, but great paved trail for walking, jogging or biking with a few playgrounds along the way.
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Sligo Creek Trail
Sligo Creek TrailNot really hiking, but great paved trail for walking, jogging or biking with a few playgrounds along the way.
Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail
Northwood Chesapeake Bay TrailA beautiful hike through the woods just minutes from our home
Beautiful flowers in spring and holiday lights on display in December.
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Izihlahla ze-Brookside
1800 Glenallan AveBeautiful flowers in spring and holiday lights on display in December.
Essentials
Kosher grocery store, good produce section and bakery. 5 minute walk from house. Closed Saturdays.
Shalom Kosher
1361 Lamberton DrKosher grocery store, good produce section and bakery. 5 minute walk from house. Closed Saturdays.
Four Corners Citgo
101 University Blvd WNearby gas station
Safeway
11201 Georgia Avelarge grocery store next to metro.
Korean supermarket chain with excellent meat and vegetable selection. Also has mini-cafeteria with hot dishes like kimchi jiggae and kimbap ready-to-go.
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H Mart Wheaton
12015 Georgia AveKorean supermarket chain with excellent meat and vegetable selection. Also has mini-cafeteria with hot dishes like kimchi jiggae and kimbap ready-to-go.
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin AveGetting Around
Transport hub for metro and bus around town and into DC and surrounding areas
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Wheaton Station
11171 Georgia Ave Transport hub for metro and bus around town and into DC and surrounding areas
Arcola Ave & Hoyt St station
Bus Stop for #9 RideOn Bus to Wheaton or Silver Spring.
Entertainment & Activities
Well-kept Wheaton spot for kids that includes a 100-year old carousel, mini-train that runs on real tracks and huge playground. Picnic tables and barbecue pits available, as well.
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Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield RdWell-kept Wheaton spot for kids that includes a 100-year old carousel, mini-train that runs on real tracks and huge playground. Picnic tables and barbecue pits available, as well.
Super old school movie theater featuring independent and foreign films. Regularly hosts film festivals. Concession stand serves beer and wine.
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadSuper old school movie theater featuring independent and foreign films. Regularly hosts film festivals. Concession stand serves beer and wine.