Guidebook for Washington

David
Guidebook for Washington

Essentials

The nicest Walgreens you'll ever see, with frozen yogurt bar, fancy beers, and upscale products.
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Walgreens
801 7th St NW
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The nicest Walgreens you'll ever see, with frozen yogurt bar, fancy beers, and upscale products.
The ubiquitous drugstore.
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CVS
1418 P St NW
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The ubiquitous drugstore.
Safeway at City Vista, with a nut bar! www.safeway.com
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
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Safeway at City Vista, with a nut bar! www.safeway.com
$$$ an iconic neighborhood. The city's best Farmer's Market is here Sundays mornings, see website for hours. http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/dupont_circle.php
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FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NW
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$$$ an iconic neighborhood. The city's best Farmer's Market is here Sundays mornings, see website for hours. http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/dupont_circle.php
Here it is!
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW
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Here it is!
One week guest passes are available upon registration. http://www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/_clubdetail.htm?rg=WSC&a=D.C.&c=231
783 7th St NW
783 7th Street Northwest
One week guest passes are available upon registration. http://www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/_clubdetail.htm?rg=WSC&a=D.C.&c=231
A fancy gym with an endless pool and all the machines. $25 daily passes, or $150 for 12 visits (won't expire). https://vidafitness.com/verizon
VIDA Fitness Gallery Place
601 F St NW
A fancy gym with an endless pool and all the machines. $25 daily passes, or $150 for 12 visits (won't expire). https://vidafitness.com/verizon
Another VIDA Fitness, in the Renaissance Hotel. http://vidafitness.com/renaissance
VIDA Fitness Renaissance and Aura Spa
999 9th St NW
Another VIDA Fitness, in the Renaissance Hotel. http://vidafitness.com/renaissance
What, yet another VIDA Fitness nearby? They outnumber CVS and Starbucks in the immediate area, which is saying something in the District. http://vidafitness.com/cityvista
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VIDA Fitness City Vista
445 K St NW
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What, yet another VIDA Fitness nearby? They outnumber CVS and Starbucks in the immediate area, which is saying something in the District. http://vidafitness.com/cityvista
The hott spin class is just down the block. Popularized in NYC, this new location launched in September 2015. Get it!
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SoulCycle
601 Massachusetts Ave NW
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The hott spin class is just down the block. Popularized in NYC, this new location launched in September 2015. Get it!

Arts & Culture

Just 4 blocks away! http://www.dcconvention.com/
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Walter E. Washington Konvencijski centar
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
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Just 4 blocks away! http://www.dcconvention.com/
Free! One of the most popular museums in DC. http://airandspace.si.edu/
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Nacionalni muzej zrakoplovstva i svemira
600 Independence Ave SW
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Free! One of the most popular museums in DC. http://airandspace.si.edu/
This was the former Pension Bureau building, and it is spectacular. An underrated tourist stop that is rarely crowded. There is a Building Zone for toddlers, too. Great gift shop. http://www.nbm.org/
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Nacionalni muzej graditeljstva
401 F St NW
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This was the former Pension Bureau building, and it is spectacular. An underrated tourist stop that is rarely crowded. There is a Building Zone for toddlers, too. Great gift shop. http://www.nbm.org/
Housed in the former Patent Office, the building itself is gorgeous. Portraits of famous Americans, mostly. Basically a history museum, tour with a docent! http://www.npg.si.edu/
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Nacionalna galerija portreta
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Housed in the former Patent Office, the building itself is gorgeous. Portraits of famous Americans, mostly. Basically a history museum, tour with a docent! http://www.npg.si.edu/
$$ Spies. How cool is that? http://www.spymuseum.org/
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Međunarodni muzej špijunaže
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
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$$ Spies. How cool is that? http://www.spymuseum.org/
Located directly across from the Verizon Center, this beautiful venue does a lot of Shakespeare, as well as other classic theatre. http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/
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Shakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NW
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Located directly across from the Verizon Center, this beautiful venue does a lot of Shakespeare, as well as other classic theatre. http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/
This venue focuses more on modern and "innovative" plays. http://www.woollymammoth.net/
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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D St NW
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This venue focuses more on modern and "innovative" plays. http://www.woollymammoth.net/
$$ A museum dedicated to the First Amendment and the Press. A ticket is good for 2 days. http://www.newseum.org/
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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$$ A museum dedicated to the First Amendment and the Press. A ticket is good for 2 days. http://www.newseum.org/
They get snooty if you call them a Smithsonian, but a great art museum with big name artists. Has an ice rink during winter, and outdoor summer jazz. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb.html
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Nacionalna galerija umjetnosti
Constitution Avenue Northwest
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They get snooty if you call them a Smithsonian, but a great art museum with big name artists. Has an ice rink during winter, and outdoor summer jazz. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb.html
A museum of modern art, always worth checking out if you are so inclined. http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/collection/home/#collection=home
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Hirshhorn muzej
7th Street Southwest
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A museum of modern art, always worth checking out if you are so inclined. http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/collection/home/#collection=home

Entertainment & Activities

Sports and music! Concerts, Wizards, Mystics, Capitols, etc. http://verizoncenter.monumentalnetwork.com/
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Capital One Arena
601 F St NW
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Sports and music! Concerts, Wizards, Mystics, Capitols, etc. http://verizoncenter.monumentalnetwork.com/
The 6th and I Historic Synagogue hosts celebrity performances of all types. http://www.sixthandi.org/
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Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
600 I St NW
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The 6th and I Historic Synagogue hosts celebrity performances of all types. http://www.sixthandi.org/
14 screens of Hollywood's finest. Can be a boisterous crowd of unsupervised high schoolers there. http://www.regmovies.com/
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Regal Gallery Place & 4DX
701 7th St NW
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14 screens of Hollywood's finest. Can be a boisterous crowd of unsupervised high schoolers there. http://www.regmovies.com/
$$ Bowling in a club atmosphere! I find it a bit obnoxious at night (dress code and all), but bowling in the afternoon is pretty fun.
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Lucky Strike Washington DC
701 7th St NW
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$$ Bowling in a club atmosphere! I find it a bit obnoxious at night (dress code and all), but bowling in the afternoon is pretty fun.

Shopping

$$$ Neighborhood Farmer's Market is here Thursday afternoons, see website for hours. http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/penn_quarter.php
FRESHFARM Penn Quarter Market
801 F Street Northwest
$$$ Neighborhood Farmer's Market is here Thursday afternoons, see website for hours. http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/penn_quarter.php
$$$ CityCenterDC has recently launched, and has all sorts of upscale restaurants and fashion. http://www.citycenterdc.com/retail
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CityCenterDC
825 10th St NW
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$$$ CityCenterDC has recently launched, and has all sorts of upscale restaurants and fashion. http://www.citycenterdc.com/retail
$-$$ The venerable department store. Macy's DC presence.
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Macy's
1201 G St. NW
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$-$$ The venerable department store. Macy's DC presence.
$-$$ Midrange liquor store, very solid. On the way to Subway grocery. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Capital-City-Wine-Spirits/137137709685678
Capital City Wine & Spirits
500 K St NW
$-$$ Midrange liquor store, very solid. On the way to Subway grocery. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Capital-City-Wine-Spirits/137137709685678
DC's darling food scene. A collection of local vendors. A lot of prepared foods here and an oyster bar, but also a butcher, bakers, a fishmonger, and local dairy products. http://unionmarketdc.com/
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Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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DC's darling food scene. A collection of local vendors. A lot of prepared foods here and an oyster bar, but also a butcher, bakers, a fishmonger, and local dairy products. http://unionmarketdc.com/
Clean, modern, with moderate to upscale beer, wines, and liquors.
Eye Street Cellars - Fine Wine, Spirits, & Beer
425 I St NW
Clean, modern, with moderate to upscale beer, wines, and liquors.
Farmer's Market on Tuesday afternoons! See website for hours. http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/citycenter_dc.php
FRESHFARM Markets
1319 18th Street Northwest
Farmer's Market on Tuesday afternoons! See website for hours. http://www.freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/citycenter_dc.php

Food Scene

Urban coffeeshop, usually featuring Intelligentsia espresso beans and a rotating cast of pour-overs. Try the local granola/yogurt parfait here, oh man! http://chinatowncoffee.com/
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Chinatown Coffee Co.
475 H St NW
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Urban coffeeshop, usually featuring Intelligentsia espresso beans and a rotating cast of pour-overs. Try the local granola/yogurt parfait here, oh man! http://chinatowncoffee.com/
Starbucks!
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Starbucks
1101 S Joyce St
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Starbucks!
$-$$. Great ramen in Sapporo style on first floor. Izakaya on 2nd floor, with really great drink program too. My spot. http://daikaya.com/
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street Northwest
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$-$$. Great ramen in Sapporo style on first floor. Izakaya on 2nd floor, with really great drink program too. My spot. http://daikaya.com/
$-$$ DC-based salad chain. Local ingredients, juices, there are several around the city. Also the sponsor of their own concert, sweetlife festival. www.sweetgreen.com
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sweetgreen City Vista
1065 5th Street Northwest
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$-$$ DC-based salad chain. Local ingredients, juices, there are several around the city. Also the sponsor of their own concert, sweetlife festival. www.sweetgreen.com
$-$$ National chain of salads, nice cobb salad.
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Chopt Creative Salad Co.
1735 N Lynn St
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$-$$ National chain of salads, nice cobb salad.
$-$$$ Yes, I am recommending the New Big Wong as the best area Chinese restaurant. Open late, will serve beer in a teapot after hours. Try the dried scallop fried rice! http://www.newbigwong.com/
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NewBigWong
610 H St NW
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$-$$$ Yes, I am recommending the New Big Wong as the best area Chinese restaurant. Open late, will serve beer in a teapot after hours. Try the dried scallop fried rice! http://www.newbigwong.com/
$-$$ Decent noodles here, see the guy in the window stretching them out! Also, the roast meats hanging in the window are best in show for this neighborhood. http://www.chinatownexpressdc.com
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Kineska četvrt
604 H St NW
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$-$$ Decent noodles here, see the guy in the window stretching them out! Also, the roast meats hanging in the window are best in show for this neighborhood. http://www.chinatownexpressdc.com
$$ Baltimore based gelato with Counter Culture coffee. Really, really decent stuff. http://pitangogelato.com/locations/penn-quarter/
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Pitango Gelato
413 7th St NW
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$$ Baltimore based gelato with Counter Culture coffee. Really, really decent stuff. http://pitangogelato.com/locations/penn-quarter/
$$$ Excellent Indian dining, always tops the Washington Post reviews. http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/
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Rasika
633 D St NW
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$$$ Excellent Indian dining, always tops the Washington Post reviews. http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/
$$-$$$ A personal favorite, very civilized and quiet restaurant. Reservations recommended, or sit at the bar for a $30, three course meal. http://www.corduroydc.com/
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Corduroy
1122 9th St NW
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$$-$$$ A personal favorite, very civilized and quiet restaurant. Reservations recommended, or sit at the bar for a $30, three course meal. http://www.corduroydc.com/
$$$ Wolfgang Puck Asian-themed restaurant, is excellent. If you visit the Newseum (in the same building), use your ticket for a discount. http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3941
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The Source by Wolfgang Puck
575 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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$$$ Wolfgang Puck Asian-themed restaurant, is excellent. If you visit the Newseum (in the same building), use your ticket for a discount. http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3941
$-$$$ DC's beloved Jose Andres flagship featuring Spanish tapas. http://www.jaleo.com/
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Jaleo
480 7th St NW
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$-$$$ DC's beloved Jose Andres flagship featuring Spanish tapas. http://www.jaleo.com/
$-$$$ Jose Andres take on Mexican food, probably the best and fanciest of the genre in town. http://www.oyamel.com/
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NW
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$-$$$ Jose Andres take on Mexican food, probably the best and fanciest of the genre in town. http://www.oyamel.com/
$$$ If this is the first time you are reading about minibar, then you are unlikely to secure a reservation during your stay. Jose Andres' molecular showstopper. http://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/
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minibar by José Andrés
855 E St NW
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$$$ If this is the first time you are reading about minibar, then you are unlikely to secure a reservation during your stay. Jose Andres' molecular showstopper. http://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/
$-$$$ Jose Andres take on Peruvian/Chinese food. http://chinachilcano.com/
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China Chilcano
418 7th St NW
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$-$$$ Jose Andres take on Peruvian/Chinese food. http://chinachilcano.com/
$-$$ Jose Andres take on Mediterranean food. Always a fashion-forward crowd, but very reasonable prices here actually. http://www.zaytinya.com/
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Zaytinya
701 9th St NW
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$-$$ Jose Andres take on Mediterranean food. Always a fashion-forward crowd, but very reasonable prices here actually. http://www.zaytinya.com/
$$-$$$ Sometimes all you want is a big steak. https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/dc/washington/8003
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The Capital Grille
1861 International Dr
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$$-$$$ Sometimes all you want is a big steak. https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/dc/washington/8003
$$-$$$ This New York based Texas-style barbecue is legit. The moist brisket is excellent. Downstairs often features live music. http://www.hillcountrywdc.com/
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Hill Country Barbecue Market
410 7th Street Northwest
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$$-$$$ This New York based Texas-style barbecue is legit. The moist brisket is excellent. Downstairs often features live music. http://www.hillcountrywdc.com/
$$-$$$ DC area chain. Roomy, comfortable, family-friendly upstairs, very safe choice. And 50% off raw bar, at the bar, Sun-Thur from 3pm-6pm and 11pm-1am. http://www.clydes.com/gallery-place
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Clyde's
707 7th St NW
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$$-$$$ DC area chain. Roomy, comfortable, family-friendly upstairs, very safe choice. And 50% off raw bar, at the bar, Sun-Thur from 3pm-6pm and 11pm-1am. http://www.clydes.com/gallery-place
$$ DC Chain, politically active restaurant and coffee spot. Great people watching and decent food. http://www.busboysandpoets.com/about/5th-k
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NW
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$$ DC Chain, politically active restaurant and coffee spot. Great people watching and decent food. http://www.busboysandpoets.com/about/5th-k
$ You love it. Head here instead of the one at Gallery Place.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NW
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$ You love it. Head here instead of the one at Gallery Place.
$ Southeast Asian fare, brought to you by Chipolte. http://shophousekitchen.com/
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
710 7th Street Northwest
$ Southeast Asian fare, brought to you by Chipolte. http://shophousekitchen.com/
$ Mediterranean food, brought to you by Chipolte. http://cavagrill.com/locations/filter/tag/dc
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CAVA
3105 14th St NW
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$ Mediterranean food, brought to you by Chipolte. http://cavagrill.com/locations/filter/tag/dc
$ Cheap sandwiches from this Chicago chain. Their staff strikes me as always the friendliest in the city. http://www.potbelly.com/Shops/ShopLocator.aspx?PotbellyShopId=341
Potbelly
$ Cheap sandwiches from this Chicago chain. Their staff strikes me as always the friendliest in the city. http://www.potbelly.com/Shops/ShopLocator.aspx?PotbellyShopId=341
$ Cozy chain right across the street!
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Corner Bakery
500 North Capitol St NW
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$ Cozy chain right across the street!
$$ Trendy dim sum joint, decent. Also check out The Source for upscale dim sum, and Tony Cheng's for bargain dim sum. http://pingpongdimsum.us/
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Ping Pong Dim Sum
900 7th Street Northwest
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$$ Trendy dim sum joint, decent. Also check out The Source for upscale dim sum, and Tony Cheng's for bargain dim sum. http://pingpongdimsum.us/
$$ Tony Cheng is a somewhat notorious public figure, heavily involved in DC politics vis a vis Chinatown. http://www.tonychengrestaurant.com/
Tony Cheng
619 H St NW
$$ Tony Cheng is a somewhat notorious public figure, heavily involved in DC politics vis a vis Chinatown. http://www.tonychengrestaurant.com/
$$$ Fabio Trabocchi's flagship. Creative Italian food, it is wonderful and always highly ranked. http://www.fioladc.com/
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Fiola
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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$$$ Fabio Trabocchi's flagship. Creative Italian food, it is wonderful and always highly ranked. http://www.fioladc.com/
$$$ We had our reception dinner here! Sadly, it isn't what it used to be, but is still a bit better than most others. Which is what my wife says about me now! http://www.centralmichelrichard.com/
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Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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$$$ We had our reception dinner here! Sadly, it isn't what it used to be, but is still a bit better than most others. Which is what my wife says about me now! http://www.centralmichelrichard.com/
$$-$$$ Top Chef Mike Isabella's first restaurant, just half a block away! Stylish small plates. I like the chicken thighs in pepperoni sauce.
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Graffiato
707 6th Street Northwest
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$$-$$$ Top Chef Mike Isabella's first restaurant, just half a block away! Stylish small plates. I like the chicken thighs in pepperoni sauce.
$$-$$$ Young professional hotspot. Have decent thin crust pizza, but their mini-burgers (expect attitude if you call them "sliders") are the real deal.
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matchbox
750 E St NW
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$$-$$$ Young professional hotspot. Have decent thin crust pizza, but their mini-burgers (expect attitude if you call them "sliders") are the real deal.
$-$$ No frills, just an All-American burger at a reasonable price. President Obama took then-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to the original Ray's Hell Burger in June 2010.
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Ray's Hell Burger
449 K St NW
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$-$$ No frills, just an All-American burger at a reasonable price. President Obama took then-Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to the original Ray's Hell Burger in June 2010.
$$ This local bakery has superior products and great coffee. Also offers sandwiches and quiche. Fun spot!
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A Baked Joint
430 K St NW
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$$ This local bakery has superior products and great coffee. Also offers sandwiches and quiche. Fun spot!
$$$ Celebrity chef David Chang returns to his hometown, opening up another outpost of his wildly successful NYC ramen shop and bakery. http://momofuku.com/dc/ccdc/
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Momofuku CCDC
1090 I St NW
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$$$ Celebrity chef David Chang returns to his hometown, opening up another outpost of his wildly successful NYC ramen shop and bakery. http://momofuku.com/dc/ccdc/
$$ Straightforward, high-quality pizza by the slice or the pie. I usually carry-out but there is some seating there too. Open late. www.wiseguynypizza.com
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Wiseguy Pizza
300 Massachusetts Ave NW
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$$ Straightforward, high-quality pizza by the slice or the pie. I usually carry-out but there is some seating there too. Open late. www.wiseguynypizza.com
$$ Comfortable Italian restaurant by Michael Schlow offers, personal pizzas, adventurous entrees, and homestyle pastas.
Alta Strada
465 K St NW
$$ Comfortable Italian restaurant by Michael Schlow offers, personal pizzas, adventurous entrees, and homestyle pastas.
$$-$$$ Eric Ziebold's new venture, a top new restaurant in 2016. Generally requires reservations, but walk-in and have dinner at the bar. Try the mushroom torchon and the roast chicken! www.kinshipdc.com
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Kinship
1015 7th St NW
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$$-$$$ Eric Ziebold's new venture, a top new restaurant in 2016. Generally requires reservations, but walk-in and have dinner at the bar. Try the mushroom torchon and the roast chicken! www.kinshipdc.com
$$-$$$ Sure, you have to enter the restaurant from the alley, but wow, this American spot with a wood-fired oven is spot on. Fun, contemporary, where the crowd is dressier than the food.
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The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NW
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$$-$$$ Sure, you have to enter the restaurant from the alley, but wow, this American spot with a wood-fired oven is spot on. Fun, contemporary, where the crowd is dressier than the food.
$$-$$$ Ok, I am not a fan of the decor. Dark like a club, lots of TVs in the bar like a sports bar. But the pasta here is delicious. Pizzas here are tiny, though.
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RPM Italian
650 K St NW
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$$-$$$ Ok, I am not a fan of the decor. Dark like a club, lots of TVs in the bar like a sports bar. But the pasta here is delicious. Pizzas here are tiny, though.
$$$ Tremendous selections of tequila, and my Latino friends think this is the best Mexican food in town right now. Portions are a bit precious, but welcome to DC.
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Espita Mezcaleria
1250 9th St NW
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$$$ Tremendous selections of tequila, and my Latino friends think this is the best Mexican food in town right now. Portions are a bit precious, but welcome to DC.
$$-$$$ French/American restaurant. Friendly, casual service and food that does not miss. A DC darling, and I love it.
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Convivial
801 O St NW
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$$-$$$ French/American restaurant. Friendly, casual service and food that does not miss. A DC darling, and I love it.

Drinks & Nightlife

$ A gritty Irish bar, just around the corner in the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites (oops, did I just mention the competition?) http://www.irishchanneldc.com/
Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub
500 H St NW
$ A gritty Irish bar, just around the corner in the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites (oops, did I just mention the competition?) http://www.irishchanneldc.com/
$$ A trendy Irish pub. http://www.fadoirishpub.com/washington/
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Fado Irish Pub
One Park Pl
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$$ A trendy Irish pub. http://www.fadoirishpub.com/washington/
$$ RFD stands for "Real Food and Drink". Well, I do agree that the drinks are solid. It offers over 30 beers on tap and over 300 beers in bottles. http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html
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RFD Washington
810 7th Street Northwest
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$$ RFD stands for "Real Food and Drink". Well, I do agree that the drinks are solid. It offers over 30 beers on tap and over 300 beers in bottles. http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html
$$-$$$ Wine bar and excellent kitchen. I am partial to the cocktails. Sit at the bar for a $12 lunch, including entree and glass of wine. http://proofdc.com/
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Proof
775 G St. NW
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$$-$$$ Wine bar and excellent kitchen. I am partial to the cocktails. Sit at the bar for a $12 lunch, including entree and glass of wine. http://proofdc.com/
$$$ Jose Andres fancy cocktail lounge. http://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/#
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
barmini by José Andrés
501 9th St NW
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
$$$ Jose Andres fancy cocktail lounge. http://www.minibarbyjoseandres.com/#

Getting Around

Underground garage parking at 700 6th Street NW. (202) 347-8679. 1 hr - $12; 2 hr - $19; 3 hr - $21; 4 hr - $24; and 5-24 hr - $26. Cash or credit. http://www.galleryplace.com/Parking.aspx
Penn Commons
700 6th St NW
Underground garage parking at 700 6th Street NW. (202) 347-8679. 1 hr - $12; 2 hr - $19; 3 hr - $21; 4 hr - $24; and 5-24 hr - $26. Cash or credit. http://www.galleryplace.com/Parking.aspx
This is the closest, and coincidentally cheapest, gas station in the area.
620 Florida Ave NE
This is the closest, and coincidentally cheapest, gas station in the area.
A bit further than the other parking garages, but the rates seem to be better. 202-464-2900
425 I St NW
425 I Street Northwest
A bit further than the other parking garages, but the rates seem to be better. 202-464-2900