Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
A great daytime coffee and lunch venue. Gorgeous outdoor patio with a grapevine canopy and twinkle lights.
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWA great daytime coffee and lunch venue. Gorgeous outdoor patio with a grapevine canopy and twinkle lights.
One of the top Italian American fusion restaurants in DC! A reservation is a must. Walk-ins can usually eat at the bar.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWOne of the top Italian American fusion restaurants in DC! A reservation is a must. Walk-ins can usually eat at the bar.
Fantastic pizza, take out and dine-in only with cute sidewalk seating in warm weather. Call in an order for pick up, it's a ten-minute walk from the house. 202-232-2246
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Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWFantastic pizza, take out and dine-in only with cute sidewalk seating in warm weather. Call in an order for pick up, it's a ten-minute walk from the house. 202-232-2246
Aroi
1832 1st St NWTasty Thai food. They deliver, too! Phone: 202-652-0642
Kitschy-cool spot with red-velvet booths and al fresco dining serving Southern California-Mexican fare & Latin cocktails.
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El Camino
108 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestKitschy-cool spot with red-velvet booths and al fresco dining serving Southern California-Mexican fare & Latin cocktails.
Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.
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Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWNeighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.
Chinese Dragon
103 Rhode Island Ave NWChinese food of the greasy corner takeout style that's ubiquitous in DC.
Bustling brasserie serves classic French fare & drinks amid a zinc bar, tile floors & sidewalk cafe.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWBustling brasserie serves classic French fare & drinks amid a zinc bar, tile floors & sidewalk cafe.
American fare with a nice outdoor patio.
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Tyber Creek Wine Bar & Kitchen
84 T St NWAmerican fare with a nice outdoor patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
A new watering hole that is popular during happy hours and weekends.
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestA new watering hole that is popular during happy hours and weekends.
Small, low-key dive bar with murals of local musicians & record logos plus a free jukebox.
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Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWSmall, low-key dive bar with murals of local musicians & record logos plus a free jukebox.
U Street is lined with restaurants, bars, and music venues. You can find pretty much anything you're looking for with respect to food and night life.
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Cardozo
U Street is lined with restaurants, bars, and music venues. You can find pretty much anything you're looking for with respect to food and night life.
Parks & Nature
A hidden gem in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. This private park is only a five-minute walk from the house. The park is surrounded by 100-year-old row homes and full of grassy areas, park benches, and flowers in season. Access the park through any of the alleyways off the main road.
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Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWA hidden gem in the Bloomingdale neighborhood. This private park is only a five-minute walk from the house. The park is surrounded by 100-year-old row homes and full of grassy areas, park benches, and flowers in season. Access the park through any of the alleyways off the main road.
Quaint green space offering a playground, benches & walking paths, plus a fenced-in area for dogs.
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Le Droit Park
Quaint green space offering a playground, benches & walking paths, plus a fenced-in area for dogs.
Entertainment & Activities
Walk ins welcome, mats can be rented. Classes are challenging, engaging, and enjoyable.
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Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWWalk ins welcome, mats can be rented. Classes are challenging, engaging, and enjoyable.
Getting Around
Closest metro stop. Take the green or yellow line south to get to the National Mall.
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Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWClosest metro stop. Take the green or yellow line south to get to the National Mall.