Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Probably the coolest joint around here - very crafty coffee, patio garden, and ever changing eclectic dinner menu on candle light; 2 minute walk
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWProbably the coolest joint around here - very crafty coffee, patio garden, and ever changing eclectic dinner menu on candle light; 2 minute walk
Voted one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC, 3 minute walk from our apartment
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWVoted one of the best restaurants in Washington, DC, 3 minute walk from our apartment
Cafe and mini-grocery store for sandwiches and basic products - 5 minute walk from apartment
67 locals recommend
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWCafe and mini-grocery store for sandwiches and basic products - 5 minute walk from apartment
New restaurant / bar with a 'silent movies' theme and Asian fusion cuisine
113 locals recommend
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestNew restaurant / bar with a 'silent movies' theme and Asian fusion cuisine
El Camino
108 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestMexican restaurant, only a 5-minute walk from our apartment.
Grassroots Gourmet
104 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestFamily-run local bakery
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWFamily-owned local pizza place with excellent gourmet pizza
Gastropub fare, whiskey & more are served at this handsome American tavern with a patio.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestGastropub fare, whiskey & more are served at this handsome American tavern with a patio.
An 1897 engine station is converted into an American eatery/jazz venue with steaks, burgers & beer.
41 locals recommend
Engine Company 12
An 1897 engine station is converted into an American eatery/jazz venue with steaks, burgers & beer.
The Beau Thai team serves noodle bowls, rice dishes, street food & cocktails in a hip, urbane space
43 locals recommend
BKK Cookshop
1700 New Jersey Ave NWThe Beau Thai team serves noodle bowls, rice dishes, street food & cocktails in a hip, urbane space
Neighborhood grill serving kebabs plus such Indian & Middle Eastern fare as curries & biryani.
23 locals recommend
Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NWNeighborhood grill serving kebabs plus such Indian & Middle Eastern fare as curries & biryani.
Grilled sausage sandwiches & chili served in a small storefront with a retail market component
23 locals recommend
Meats & Foods
247 Florida Ave NWGrilled sausage sandwiches & chili served in a small storefront with a retail market component
Aroi
1832 1st St NW Traditional Thai and sushi restaurant; 2 min walk
Probably the most famous Thai restaurant in the city, which is actually in the chef's house and serves traditional home-style Thai recipes passed down from his family in an intimate home setting
106 locals recommend
Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWProbably the most famous Thai restaurant in the city, which is actually in the chef's house and serves traditional home-style Thai recipes passed down from his family in an intimate home setting
Drinks & Nightlife
A very aesthetic neighborhood bar (but also popular all across the city) that offers crafted beers, an amazing bourbon list, and good food; 3-4 minute walk from apartment
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWA very aesthetic neighborhood bar (but also popular all across the city) that offers crafted beers, an amazing bourbon list, and good food; 3-4 minute walk from apartment
A cash only, casual neighborhood dive bar with a free jukebox; 5 min walk
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWA cash only, casual neighborhood dive bar with a free jukebox; 5 min walk
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEAwesome brewery with an amazing beer selection
casual and laid back, a great place to have a few drinks or to order a quick bite to eat; they have a great happy hour that goes until 8 pm; get ready for life-changing mac n’cheese!
49 locals recommend
Crisp Kitchen + Bar
1837 1st St NWcasual and laid back, a great place to have a few drinks or to order a quick bite to eat; they have a great happy hour that goes until 8 pm; get ready for life-changing mac n’cheese!
Arts & Culture
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWArt venue
Essentials
Big supermarket where you can find everything you may need when it comes to groceries and other products
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWBig supermarket where you can find everything you may need when it comes to groceries and other products
Typical chain supermarket that offers anything and everything, generally cheaper than Harris Teeter. It also has a rich food bar and bakery with numerous of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWTypical chain supermarket that offers anything and everything, generally cheaper than Harris Teeter. It also has a rich food bar and bakery with numerous of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices
Really nice grocery store, 15min walk, in terms of food quality and organic choices. It also has a rich food bar and bakery with numerous breakfast, lunch and dinner choices
337 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastReally nice grocery store, 15min walk, in terms of food quality and organic choices. It also has a rich food bar and bakery with numerous breakfast, lunch and dinner choices