Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
A great all-around market for a quick sandwich, cup of coffee, bottle of wine, and most things in between.
16 locals recommend
LeDroit Park Market
1901 4th St NWA great all-around market for a quick sandwich, cup of coffee, bottle of wine, and most things in between.
Giant
21000 Southbank StThe largest and best mega-grocery store around.
Food Scene
Great and innovative Thai food. Great soups if it is cold outside and great patio seating if it is not.
43 locals recommend
BKK Cookshop
1700 New Jersey Ave NWGreat and innovative Thai food. Great soups if it is cold outside and great patio seating if it is not.
El Camino
108 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestExcellent Mexican food. Do yourself a favor and get the tacos!
Meats & Foods
247 Florida Ave NWGreat Sausages for meat connoisseurs and vegetarians alike.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWGreat BBQ
Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NWDelicious middle-eastern food.
Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Ave NWCoffee and pastries in the morning, Czech food at night.
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWGreat coffee, roasted in the neighborhood.
Pies with local, organic ingredients & gluten-free crust offered in a snug storefront with a patio.
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWPies with local, organic ingredients & gluten-free crust offered in a snug storefront with a patio.
A neighborhood staple with nice outdoor seating and strong coffee. Also a great place for a nice dinner or dessert at night.
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWA neighborhood staple with nice outdoor seating and strong coffee. Also a great place for a nice dinner or dessert at night.
Uprising Muffin Company
Great muffins, good coffee.
This is Dunkin "express" so there is no seating but a good stop to get a cup of coffee and a donut on the go.
68 locals recommend
Dunkin'
1739 New Jersey Ave NWThis is Dunkin "express" so there is no seating but a good stop to get a cup of coffee and a donut on the go.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the hottest restaurants in DC right now. Reservations are highly recommended.
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWOne of the hottest restaurants in DC right now. Reservations are highly recommended.
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWOur local pub. Say hello if you see us there!
If the weather is nice, there is no better place to grab a pint or a boot.
205 locals recommend
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWIf the weather is nice, there is no better place to grab a pint or a boot.
A hip sherry and ham bar. Also check out the Southern Efficiency and Eat the Rich (bars by the same owner) all on the same block.
35 locals recommend
Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street NorthwestA hip sherry and ham bar. Also check out the Southern Efficiency and Eat the Rich (bars by the same owner) all on the same block.
Flash
645 Florida Ave NWA nightclub and bar with two dance floors with live DJs and bars.
Arts & Culture
Great shows most days of the week and excellent gospel brunch on Sundays.
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWGreat shows most days of the week and excellent gospel brunch on Sundays.
Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street NorthwestA cool movie theater with a full bar.
9:30
815 V St NWA pillar of the DC rock, punk, hip-hop and go-go scene for decades.
Entertainment & Activities
Its a secret neighborhood park, shhh! We have lawn games we can lend by request.
76 locals recommend
Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWIts a secret neighborhood park, shhh! We have lawn games we can lend by request.