Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWCoffee, pastries, and limited other food
Uprising Muffin Company
Casual breakfast
Dine-in, casual breakfast, lunch, dinner.
There is a farmers' market across the street on Sundays, 9am-1pm from May 10-Nov 22.
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWDine-in, casual breakfast, lunch, dinner.
There is a farmers' market across the street on Sundays, 9am-1pm from May 10-Nov 22.
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWCasual, dine-in breakfast lunch and dinner. Kid friendly.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWCasual, dine-in breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails.
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWCasual, carry away sandwiches.
Creative wood-fired Italian-influenced American restaurant in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar. Reservations recommended.
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWCreative wood-fired Italian-influenced American restaurant in an airy, rustic-industrial space with open kitchen & large bar. Reservations recommended.
Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestDelicious ramen noodle soup
Convivial
801 O St NWFantastic fine dining.
All food sourced from Mid-Atlantic farms. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a wood-burning hearth.
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The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWAll food sourced from Mid-Atlantic farms. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a wood-burning hearth.
Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NEBrewery and fancy pub fare.
Smoked & Stacked
1239 9th St NWCasual sandwich shop. Great for breakfast!
Hazel
808 V St NWFabulous outdoor patio.
Great for dim sum Sunday brunch.
All-Purpose Shaw
1250 9th St NWGreat pizza.
Compass Rose
1346 T St NW
Kyirisan
1924 8th St NWChinese-French dining
Spanish tapas and house made ciders, in the style of the Basque region. Great food and atmosphere. Outdoor patio.
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ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestSpanish tapas and house made ciders, in the style of the Basque region. Great food and atmosphere. Outdoor patio.
Great take out BBQ. they also have a small bar and dine-in area.
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DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWGreat take out BBQ. they also have a small bar and dine-in area.
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWAwesome middle eastern food
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWModern twist on traditional diner and comfort food.
Seylou Bakery
926 N St NWAwesome fresh made bread and pastries.
Fabulous outdoor patio great for sipping on cocktails and a light meal.
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Calico
50 Blagden Alley NWFabulous outdoor patio great for sipping on cocktails and a light meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor beer garden is a great place to unwind and grab a casual dinner. Dog friendly.
Attached to the beer garden is a market that offers bagels, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches to go.
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Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWOutdoor beer garden is a great place to unwind and grab a casual dinner. Dog friendly.
Attached to the beer garden is a market that offers bagels, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches to go.
Great local dive/sports bar, especially for Chicago and Detroit fans.
They also serve brunch.
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Ivy and Coney
1537 7th St NWGreat local dive/sports bar, especially for Chicago and Detroit fans.
They also serve brunch.
Left Door
1345 S St NWFancy cocktails.
All Souls Bar
725 T St NWLow key cocktail bar.
Great for laid back atmosphere and craft cocktails. They also have a limited menu (great burger!)
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The Passenger
1539 7th St NWGreat for laid back atmosphere and craft cocktails. They also have a limited menu (great burger!)
Essentials
Prepared foods, beer, wine, fresh produce, specialty foods.
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Glen's Garden Market
1924 8th Street NorthwestPrepared foods, beer, wine, fresh produce, specialty foods.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWLarge grocery store
Arts & Culture
Newly re-opened. The "Wonder" exhibit is wonderful.
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Renwickova galerija Smithsonian američkog umjetničkog muzeja
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWNewly re-opened. The "Wonder" exhibit is wonderful.
Everything Else
Warehouse-like food market with a wide variety of prepared and specialty food items and food-related souvenirs.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEWarehouse-like food market with a wide variety of prepared and specialty food items and food-related souvenirs.
Great local gym. If you'd like to work out during your stay, we can offer you free passes.
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Balance Gym
1111 Green Ct NWGreat local gym. If you'd like to work out during your stay, we can offer you free passes.
Sightseeing
Great alternative for seeing the cherry blossoms. Great location for a picnic.
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Arboretum
Great alternative for seeing the cherry blossoms. Great location for a picnic.
Great permanent and rotating exhibits. Very kid-friendly.
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Nacionalni muzej graditeljstva
401 F St NWGreat permanent and rotating exhibits. Very kid-friendly.
Take in the sites from the Potomac!
Canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, paddle boat.
http://www.boatingindc.com/key-bridge-boathouse#.VpxClsYrLIU
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWTake in the sites from the Potomac!
Canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, paddle boat.
http://www.boatingindc.com/key-bridge-boathouse#.VpxClsYrLIU
Nacionalni park
1500 S Capitol St SETake in a baseball game during your stay!
Fascinating museum and gardens. Also right next to rock creek park to follow up with a hike or outdoor picnic.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWFascinating museum and gardens. Also right next to rock creek park to follow up with a hike or outdoor picnic.
Franjevački samostan Svete zemlje
1400 Quincy St NEParks & Nature
Short drive from DC, stunning views and several hikes with varying levels of difficulty.
Kid-friendly
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Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdShort drive from DC, stunning views and several hikes with varying levels of difficulty.
Kid-friendly
Playground across the street from our house. Has separate areas for under 5 and over 5. Also has a water park.
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Kennedy Recreation Center
1401 7th St NWPlayground across the street from our house. Has separate areas for under 5 and over 5. Also has a water park.