Food scene
Union Market
1309 5th St NEWarehouse district with lots of shops and eateries
Coffee shops
Great coffee shop with friendly staff and local art.
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Creative Grounds DC
1822 North Capitol St NWGreat coffee shop with friendly staff and local art.
Bars and restaurants
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWLocal watering hole great for a beer and burger
Local spot for great Mexican food and margs (seriously, their nachos are really great)
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El Camino
108 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestLocal spot for great Mexican food and margs (seriously, their nachos are really great)
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWRustic New American eatery
Groceries
Yang Market
138 U St NESmall market great for essentials and sandwiches