Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWGreat food and ambiance
Great neighborhood spot with fabulous wine selection and fun ambiance
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Room 11
3234 11th St NWGreat neighborhood spot with fabulous wine selection and fun ambiance
Great coffee and a wide range of breakfast and brunch options in a long-standing neighborhood spot. Also open for dinner with a frequently changing, interesting menu!
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Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWGreat coffee and a wide range of breakfast and brunch options in a long-standing neighborhood spot. Also open for dinner with a frequently changing, interesting menu!
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWGreat tacos!
Cozy neighborhood spot with delicious, authentic southern Italian food
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Napoli Pasta Bar
2737 Sherman Ave NWCozy neighborhood spot with delicious, authentic southern Italian food
Amazing ice cream (pricey but worth it!)
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWAmazing ice cream (pricey but worth it!)
Essentials
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWHarris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWShopping
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWParks & Nature
Ipharki yeMeridian Hill
W Street NorthwestAmazing place to run or walk - you can head South to the National mall or North to get deeper into the woods
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWAmazing place to run or walk - you can head South to the National mall or North to get deeper into the woods
Getting Around
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWU St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWArts & Culture
Check out the atrium for a quiet spot (depending on the day) and a bite to eat
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National Portrait Gallery
Check out the atrium for a quiet spot (depending on the day) and a bite to eat
Isibheshu seWashington
2 15th St NWDrinks & Nightlife
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWGreat patio in the back with games and a fun vibe
9:30
815 V St NWAlways offering an amazing rotation of shows
A great place for a daytime drink or a to rub shoulders with lots of DC natives at night
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Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWA great place for a daytime drink or a to rub shoulders with lots of DC natives at night