Erin’s guidebook
To eat! Nosh.
Some of our favorite restaurants in the area.
Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe
930 Bonifant StThere are more Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring than anywhere else in the US. This is our favorite.
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Lesaac Ethiopian Cafe
8200 Fenton StThere are more Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring than anywhere else in the US. This is our favorite.
La Casita Pupuseria & Market
8214 Piney Branch RdLocal Pupusaria.
The most authentic mexican food we've had since leaving California/Texas.
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El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower AveThe most authentic mexican food we've had since leaving California/Texas.
Republic
6939 Laurel AveGreat food, great bar!
Pho Tan Vinh
8705 Colesville RdOur favorite vietnamese and pho spot.
Sunshine Bar & Lounge
7331 Georgia Ave NWGreat burgers and seafood
Great place for quick giros, falafel, and other greek food.
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The Big Greek Cafe
8213 Georgia AveGreat place for quick giros, falafel, and other greek food.
LEBTAV
8535 Fenton StLebanese restaurant with great mediterranean options.
Quarry House Tavern
8401 Georgia AveHistoric dive bar! Good burgers and tots.
To drink! Libations.
Fenwick Beer & Wine
1327 Fenwick LnDenizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West HwySilver Branch Brewing Company
8401 Colesville RoadAstro Lab Brewing
8216 Georgia Ave3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWLocavino
8519 Fenton StreetCute little wine shop with cafe. Also sells beer.
Arts & Theater
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadLocal music venue within walking distance of suite.
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The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville RdLocal music venue within walking distance of suite.
Neighborhoods
Our neighborhood. Downtown Silver Spring is vibrant, diverse, with a lot of services and ethnic restaurants.
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Silver Spring
Our neighborhood. Downtown Silver Spring is vibrant, diverse, with a lot of services and ethnic restaurants.
Takoma Park
Shopping
Record Exchange Silver Spring
8642 Colesville RdTakoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveTakoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveSightseeing
Bike, walk, run along this creekside trail that runs 10 miles north and south (to dc).
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Sligo Creek Trail
Sligo Creek TrailBike, walk, run along this creekside trail that runs 10 miles north and south (to dc).