Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

This is another restaurant that gets a lot of acclaim, but it is well worth it. They have a bookstore in the restaurant and the place has a non-pretentious, grass roots DC vibe.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NW
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This is another restaurant that gets a lot of acclaim, but it is well worth it. They have a bookstore in the restaurant and the place has a non-pretentious, grass roots DC vibe.
A coffee/bakery with a great atmosphere. Floor to ceiling windows that open in the summer, first come-first serve seating and live music. Great for people watching or reading a book.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NW
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A coffee/bakery with a great atmosphere. Floor to ceiling windows that open in the summer, first come-first serve seating and live music. Great for people watching or reading a book.
We've only been here for brunch, but they do a bang up job! You can usually walk up without a reservation if you get there before they open on the weekends (10:30AM).
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Mintwood Place Northwest
Mintwood Place Northwest
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We've only been here for brunch, but they do a bang up job! You can usually walk up without a reservation if you get there before they open on the weekends (10:30AM).
Most DC websites will already have pegged this for you as a 'must go', but we will second it! We've only been there for brunch, but it is one of the best in town. Make sure to get a reservation!
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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Most DC websites will already have pegged this for you as a 'must go', but we will second it! We've only been there for brunch, but it is one of the best in town. Make sure to get a reservation!
Hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant, but great food! This is our go-to for 'lazy' around the corner take-out!
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Sacrificial Lamb Kabobs & Wraps
1704 R St NW
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Hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant, but great food! This is our go-to for 'lazy' around the corner take-out!
This place is always packed, but if you are the mood for Tex-Mex, jump on in. The fajitas are excellent!
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Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NW
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This place is always packed, but if you are the mood for Tex-Mex, jump on in. The fajitas are excellent!
A really solid option that is close to home. If you are there for breakfast, and really hungry, go for the 'Pide' with an egg on top!
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Rosemary's Thyme Bistro
1801 18th St NW
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A really solid option that is close to home. If you are there for breakfast, and really hungry, go for the 'Pide' with an egg on top!

Drinks & Nightlife

The "neighborhood bar". Has a patio out back and dark but trendy interior. Won't amaze you, but the best thing within a couple blocks!
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Bar Charley
1825 18th St NW
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The "neighborhood bar". Has a patio out back and dark but trendy interior. Won't amaze you, but the best thing within a couple blocks!
This is a bar/restaurant with some nifty eats/drinks. The decor/atmosphere are the best qualities, just an all around cool place to visit if you are on H Street!
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Boundary Road
414 H Street Northeast
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This is a bar/restaurant with some nifty eats/drinks. The decor/atmosphere are the best qualities, just an all around cool place to visit if you are on H Street!
This place has a ton of beer taps, a great veggie burger and awesome sweet potato fries!
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Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson Blvd
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This place has a ton of beer taps, a great veggie burger and awesome sweet potato fries!

Everything Else

A really nice neighborhood a short walk/run away. Massive houses, shade and generally quiet compared to the city, this is where we go when we want to have a relaxing walk.
Kalorama Heights
A really nice neighborhood a short walk/run away. Massive houses, shade and generally quiet compared to the city, this is where we go when we want to have a relaxing walk.
Eastern Market is hopping on Saturday and Sunday mornings. In addition to an enclosed market, there are many tents with fresh food and local arts/crafts. It is also a great neighborhood for a walk!
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Imarike yase-Eastern
225 7th St SE
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Eastern Market is hopping on Saturday and Sunday mornings. In addition to an enclosed market, there are many tents with fresh food and local arts/crafts. It is also a great neighborhood for a walk!

Arts & Culture

If you are looking for something special to do, head to Blues Alley! They have some great Jazz and a really cool venue off the beaten track in Georgetown. You need tickets ahead of time, call them!
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Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW
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If you are looking for something special to do, head to Blues Alley! They have some great Jazz and a really cool venue off the beaten track in Georgetown. You need tickets ahead of time, call them!

Essentials

This is our go-to grocery store. We walk there, about 11-14 minutes. Reusable grocery bags can be found in the front closet!
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Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW
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This is our go-to grocery store. We walk there, about 11-14 minutes. Reusable grocery bags can be found in the front closet!
Closest one! Across the street are some half-way decent restaurants/hang-outs as well
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW
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Closest one! Across the street are some half-way decent restaurants/hang-outs as well
This is the closest grocery store to us. We usually shop at Trader Joe's, but for a quick run this does the trick.
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Safeway
5101 Wilson Blvd
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This is the closest grocery store to us. We usually shop at Trader Joe's, but for a quick run this does the trick.