Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

Granville is a little hole in the wall restaurant 2 blocks from the house. It is famous for serving DC's best mussels and fries. A great spot for dinner after a long day of sight seeing.
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Granville Moore's
1238 H St NE
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Granville is a little hole in the wall restaurant 2 blocks from the house. It is famous for serving DC's best mussels and fries. A great spot for dinner after a long day of sight seeing.
Sticky rice is an Asian Fusion restaurant, serving up noodle bowls, (ok) sushi, and healthy vegetarian options. The place is most famous for its tater tots. Michelle Obama likes to frequent here!
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Sticky Rice
1224 H St NE
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Sticky rice is an Asian Fusion restaurant, serving up noodle bowls, (ok) sushi, and healthy vegetarian options. The place is most famous for its tater tots. Michelle Obama likes to frequent here!
Delicious single-serving pizza for $9 with as many toppings as you want. Ingredients are quality, fresh and local. A good place for a quick bite to eat.
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1118 H St NE
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Delicious single-serving pizza for $9 with as many toppings as you want. Ingredients are quality, fresh and local. A good place for a quick bite to eat.
If you're looking for a slightly nicer meal that the others, Liberty Tree is a pretty good bet. Serving anything from pizza to salmon to duck confit. It's likely to be a crowd pleaser.
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The Liberty Tree
1016 H Street Northeast
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If you're looking for a slightly nicer meal that the others, Liberty Tree is a pretty good bet. Serving anything from pizza to salmon to duck confit. It's likely to be a crowd pleaser.
Although the decorations are a little dated, this restaurant is touted as one of the best in DC. Creative foods are outstanding, but be prepared to drop some cash.
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The Atlas Room
1015 H Street Northeast
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Although the decorations are a little dated, this restaurant is touted as one of the best in DC. Creative foods are outstanding, but be prepared to drop some cash.
A bit more of a walk, but on the way to the Mall and Union Station, Sidamo is my favorite coffee shop in the area. Ethiopian owned by a very sweet family who roast their own coffee.
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Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NE
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A bit more of a walk, but on the way to the Mall and Union Station, Sidamo is my favorite coffee shop in the area. Ethiopian owned by a very sweet family who roast their own coffee.
One of the cities best Ethiopian Restaurants. You're sure to get the real deal here.
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Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NE
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One of the cities best Ethiopian Restaurants. You're sure to get the real deal here.
My favorite restaurant on H Street. Friendly staff, great space and consistently delicious food. The menu changes regularly and the restaurant is often host to excellent beer tastings and pairings.
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Boundary Road
414 H Street Northeast
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My favorite restaurant on H Street. Friendly staff, great space and consistently delicious food. The menu changes regularly and the restaurant is often host to excellent beer tastings and pairings.
Nothing special about this place but it is good for a standard burger - with a few surprisingly good vegetarian options.
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Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NW
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Nothing special about this place but it is good for a standard burger - with a few surprisingly good vegetarian options.
EAstern Market and Surrounding area has a great farmers market, craft market and fun surrounding bars, cafes, and restaurants. A great weekend hang out.
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Imarike yase-Eastern
225 7th St SE
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EAstern Market and Surrounding area has a great farmers market, craft market and fun surrounding bars, cafes, and restaurants. A great weekend hang out.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular with the 20 somethings, this bar has shuffle board, skee ball and yes, an indoor miniature gold course.
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H Street Country Club
1335 H Street Northeast
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Popular with the 20 somethings, this bar has shuffle board, skee ball and yes, an indoor miniature gold course.
The Biergarten Haus is a traditional German Biergarten, complete with german beers, pretzels and a nice outdoor patio.
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Biergarten Haus
1355 H St NE
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The Biergarten Haus is a traditional German Biergarten, complete with german beers, pretzels and a nice outdoor patio.
one of the nicer, less hipster bars in the neighborhood, Smith Commons is a nice place to have a drink and watch the scene.
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Smith Commons
1116 H Street Northeast
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one of the nicer, less hipster bars in the neighborhood, Smith Commons is a nice place to have a drink and watch the scene.
A nice, chill, dive bar.
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The Pug
1234 H St NE
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A nice, chill, dive bar.
A nice pub to watch your favorite game. The pub will often air soccer matches real-time, opening at 3 in the morning for World Cup matches.
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The Queen Vic
1206 H St NE
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A nice pub to watch your favorite game. The pub will often air soccer matches real-time, opening at 3 in the morning for World Cup matches.

Everything Else

A friendly bakery with great croissants and simple breakfasts. The bakery also serves coffee, but I think Sidamo serves a better cup.
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Batter Bowl Bakery
403 H St NE
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A friendly bakery with great croissants and simple breakfasts. The bakery also serves coffee, but I think Sidamo serves a better cup.
An absolutely fabulous market with an oyster & beer bar, a bar to snack on wine & cheese, coffee shop, deserts, and other delicacies, and of course, bread, veggies, etc. The 'Foodies delight' of DC.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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An absolutely fabulous market with an oyster & beer bar, a bar to snack on wine & cheese, coffee shop, deserts, and other delicacies, and of course, bread, veggies, etc. The 'Foodies delight' of DC.
A dive bar with plenty of dancing and a grungy atmosphere.
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Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar
1104 H St NE
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A dive bar with plenty of dancing and a grungy atmosphere.
One of the closest Metros and DC's train station.
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Union Station
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One of the closest Metros and DC's train station.
A close metro Station (20 minute walk) - Red Line
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NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NE
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A close metro Station (20 minute walk) - Red Line
One of the nicer grocery stores in the area.
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Harris Teeter
1201 First Street Northeast
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One of the nicer grocery stores in the area.
Chinatown- host to many of DCs fav bars and restaurants. Safe bets between 7-9 streets & D-H Streets. Zatinya & Oyamel are great restaurants, Iron Horse, Proof, Post & Rocket bar are popular bars.
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WeWork Coworking & Office Space
718 7th St NW
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Chinatown- host to many of DCs fav bars and restaurants. Safe bets between 7-9 streets & D-H Streets. Zatinya & Oyamel are great restaurants, Iron Horse, Proof, Post & Rocket bar are popular bars.
U Street is a great neighborhood to hit up bars and restaurants. Check out places between 9-16th Streets and Q-V streets. Best bets: Marvins, St. Ex, Vinoteca, Local 16, American Ice Co, & Satellite
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U Street Northwest
U Street Northwest
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U Street is a great neighborhood to hit up bars and restaurants. Check out places between 9-16th Streets and Q-V streets. Best bets: Marvins, St. Ex, Vinoteca, Local 16, American Ice Co, & Satellite
Host to Whole Foods and a fun neighborhood for drinking and dining. Check out Church Key, El Centro, Pearl Dive Oyster Bar, Hanks Oyster Bar, and Standard.
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW
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Host to Whole Foods and a fun neighborhood for drinking and dining. Check out Church Key, El Centro, Pearl Dive Oyster Bar, Hanks Oyster Bar, and Standard.