Guidebook for DC
Food Scene
Bullfrog Bagels
317 7th St SEdelicious bagels
Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NECasual Italian food, delicious pizza
Union Market
1309 5th St NEGreat food stalls, fun atmosphere, local products
Cane
403 H St NETrinidadian food
billed as an American tavern/steak house, they have great meat but also amazing vegetables and beverages
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St. Anselm
1250 5th St NEbilled as an American tavern/steak house, they have great meat but also amazing vegetables and beverages
Thamee
1320 H St NEBurmese food
great Thai food and a good option if you are going for delivery! Especially recommend the panang curry!
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Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWgreat Thai food and a good option if you are going for delivery! Especially recommend the panang curry!
several good food options, including gelato and arepas! Also a bar scene.
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La Cosecha
1280 4th Street Northeastseveral good food options, including gelato and arepas! Also a bar scene.
Toki Underground
1234 H St NEtasty local Ramen spot
good seafood restaurant. Go early and enjoy walking around Navy Yard area.
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The Salt Line
79 Potomac Ave SEgood seafood restaurant. Go early and enjoy walking around Navy Yard area.
good seafood and bar. you can also check out local breweries in the Ivy City neighborhood.
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Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NEgood seafood and bar. you can also check out local breweries in the Ivy City neighborhood.
Sit outside for breakfast on East Capitol St for some classic American breakfast and people watching. Just a few blocks away!
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Jimmy T's Place
501 E Capitol St SESit outside for breakfast on East Capitol St for some classic American breakfast and people watching. Just a few blocks away!
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWtasty upscale Mexican food
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWgood, fancier mediterranean food
Balkan cuisine and a particularly tasty bottomless brunch
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Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEBalkan cuisine and a particularly tasty bottomless brunch
a favorite local deli for bagels, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee
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Call Your Mother – Capitol Hill
701 8th St SEa favorite local deli for bagels, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEexcellent brunch, but hard to get into!
Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart
1334 9th St NWDelicious Ethiopian food
Laos in Town
250 K St NEGreat food, also a lot of patio seating
Nice spot to grab some coffee and a pastry, right on Lincoln Park
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Wine & Butter Cafe & Market
1023 E Capitol St SENice spot to grab some coffee and a pastry, right on Lincoln Park
Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria
822 H St NEDaru
1451 Maryland Avenue NortheastCool spot with creative Indian dishes, cocktails
The Little Grand
tasty pizza nearby!
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEfun cocktail bar
La Collina
tasty women-owned spot and walking distance!
Parks & Nature
great for walking/jogging, people & dog watching, kids playing
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Lincoln Park
great for walking/jogging, people & dog watching, kids playing
Arboretum
beautiful place to walk and explore
Arts & Culture
Smithsonian museums, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Botanical Gardens etc. - All free! Plus lovely area to walk/jog
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I-National Mall
Smithsonian museums, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Botanical Gardens etc. - All free! Plus lovely area to walk/jog
Check it out on the weekend -part of street shut down for crafts and food market. Great restaurants surrounding the market. http://easternmarket-dc.org/
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Imarike yase-Eastern
225 7th St SECheck it out on the weekend -part of street shut down for crafts and food market. Great restaurants surrounding the market. http://easternmarket-dc.org/
Local Beverages
local Rum distillery, also has outdoor patio to sit and try out their beverages
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Cotton & Reed
1330 5th St NElocal Rum distillery, also has outdoor patio to sit and try out their beverages
Tasty artisanal Italian liquors. Check out the free tastings on Saturday afternoons - check website to reserve!
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Don Ciccio & Figli
1907 Fairview Ave NETasty artisanal Italian liquors. Check out the free tastings on Saturday afternoons - check website to reserve!
Red Bear Brewing Co
209 M St NETasty local brewery!