Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great Ramen! Wait can be up to 2 hours, so either go early or enjoy drinks elsewhere while you are waiting. They will text you when you're table is ready.
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestGreat Ramen! Wait can be up to 2 hours, so either go early or enjoy drinks elsewhere while you are waiting. They will text you when you're table is ready.
Graffiato
707 6th Street NorthwestYou can always count on Graffiato for a good meal.
Beef n Bread
750 6th St NWGreat sandwich shop for breakfast or lunch.
Chinatown Coffee Co.
475 H St NWGreat coffee. They also serve pastries.
Great tapas style Mexican and one of my personal favorites. The sea foam margarita is an experience but all their cocktails are superb.
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWGreat tapas style Mexican and one of my personal favorites. The sea foam margarita is an experience but all their cocktails are superb.
Come with a reservation booked well in advance. Get the crispy kale to start.
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Rasika
633 D St NWCome with a reservation booked well in advance. Get the crispy kale to start.
Reservations generally required but I always try to find seats at the bar where the service is always attentive. Amazing place for Mediterranean tapas.
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Zaytinya
701 9th St NWReservations generally required but I always try to find seats at the bar where the service is always attentive. Amazing place for Mediterranean tapas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Aptly named, you can order a multitude of different wine flights here. There is a menu but the bartenders are super knowledgeable. Tell them what you like and let them create a flight for you.
Flight Wine Bar
777 6th St NWAptly named, you can order a multitude of different wine flights here. There is a menu but the bartenders are super knowledgeable. Tell them what you like and let them create a flight for you.
Bar Deco
717 6th St NWMultilevel space with nice outdoor area.
Get an orange crush and some saltwater taffy and pretend you're at the beach! This place specializes in all that is Eastern Shore. Don't go hungry, they only have kitschy snacks.
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Free State
501B G St. NWGet an orange crush and some saltwater taffy and pretend you're at the beach! This place specializes in all that is Eastern Shore. Don't go hungry, they only have kitschy snacks.
Essentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWClosest grocery store.
Getting Around
Gallery Pl-Chinatown Station
630 H St NWEntertainment & Activities
Capital One Arena
601 F St NW