Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great variety of sandwiches, hot and cold, fast service, cafeteria style, affordable.
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Booeymonger
5252 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat variety of sandwiches, hot and cold, fast service, cafeteria style, affordable.
Starbucks
901 N Stuart StIt's inside the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Good French cuisine, white tablecloths, charming interior, wine tastings sometimes, quiet and intimate.
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Le Chat Noir
4907 Wisconsin Ave NWGood French cuisine, white tablecloths, charming interior, wine tastings sometimes, quiet and intimate.
Considered by many to be the best pizza in town.
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Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Considered by many to be the best pizza in town.
The Cheesecake Factory
5335 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestHuge menu, reliably good.
A long-time favorite of mine. Prime rib especially. With a martini. Charming dark wood walls and booths. JFK proposed to Jackie here.
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Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NWA long-time favorite of mine. Prime rib especially. With a martini. Charming dark wood walls and booths. JFK proposed to Jackie here.
This is the best local Italian food. Friendly service, great menu. Call for a reservation.
Tartufo Italian Restaurant
4910 Wisconsin Ave NWThis is the best local Italian food. Friendly service, great menu. Call for a reservation.
Great Tex-Mex, service is fast, drinks are large. My favorite is the seafood soup.
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Guapo's
4515 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat Tex-Mex, service is fast, drinks are large. My favorite is the seafood soup.
Drinks & Nightlife
B&P hosts speakers, musicians, seminars, a poetry night, and has a varied menu, with vegitarian offerings, a big bar, a bookstore. Part of a local chain that is iconic to DC.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWB&P hosts speakers, musicians, seminars, a poetry night, and has a varied menu, with vegitarian offerings, a big bar, a bookstore. Part of a local chain that is iconic to DC.
Clyde's is part of a local chain. This is the original location, where I spent many nights when I was single. We have both matured. I love their filet mignon and martinis.
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Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NWClyde's is part of a local chain. This is the original location, where I spent many nights when I was single. We have both matured. I love their filet mignon and martinis.
Famous jazz club. Intimate. Always worth the trip.
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Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWFamous jazz club. Intimate. Always worth the trip.
Parks & Nature
Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street NorthwestBeautiful gardens.
Miles of forest and paths, winding through the city from Maryland south to the Potomac. Horses can be rented.
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWMiles of forest and paths, winding through the city from Maryland south to the Potomac. Horses can be rented.
Glover-Archbold Trail
This trail is close by and is lovely.
The gardens around the Cathedral, especially the Bishop's Garden are lovely. Tour the Cathedral of course.
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Washington National Cathedral
The gardens around the Cathedral, especially the Bishop's Garden are lovely. Tour the Cathedral of course.
Neighborhoods
Georgetown