Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
We think this is hands-down the best restaurant in D.C. Unfortunately for us, we aren't the only ones. The line starts forming by 4:00pm. Luckily, you can put your name in - choose your time - and walk back to our place or go to a nearby bar for a drink.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEWe think this is hands-down the best restaurant in D.C. Unfortunately for us, we aren't the only ones. The line starts forming by 4:00pm. Luckily, you can put your name in - choose your time - and walk back to our place or go to a nearby bar for a drink.
sweetgreen Navy Yard
1212 4th Street SoutheastThis fast casual salad spot is great for a quick healthy meal.
Amazing Italian subs, but only open Monday - Friday during business hours.
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Mangialardo's
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SEAmazing Italian subs, but only open Monday - Friday during business hours.
Best sushi in D.C. - even the Japanese embassy takes their guests here. You'll probably need a reservation, as the place is small. Put yourself in the hands of the chef with their omakase menu, and whatever you do don't miss the fatty tuna.
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Sushi Capitol
325 Pennsylvania Ave. SEBest sushi in D.C. - even the Japanese embassy takes their guests here. You'll probably need a reservation, as the place is small. Put yourself in the hands of the chef with their omakase menu, and whatever you do don't miss the fatty tuna.
Spring Mill Bread Co
701 8th St SEDelicious sandwiches and fresh pastries!
Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWYummy fancy pants coffees. I love the mint julep coffee!
In the mood for dessert? You'll find fun flavors like lavender honey and gin & tonic.
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Ice Cream Jubilee
301 Water St SEIn the mood for dessert? You'll find fun flavors like lavender honey and gin & tonic.
This is a great casual spot for pizza, burgers, salads, and standard American fare.
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matchbox
521 8th St SEThis is a great casual spot for pizza, burgers, salads, and standard American fare.
RASA
1247 First St SEDelicious fast casual Indian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
This beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a pint on a nice day. Great Belgian beers on tap, plus many local beers. Often have live music on the weekends.
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the brig
1007 8th St SEThis beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a pint on a nice day. Great Belgian beers on tap, plus many local beers. Often have live music on the weekends.
Our neighborhood brewery offers brews for every taste. They also offer a great tour for those wanting to learn how it's made.
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Bluejacket
300 Tingey St SEOur neighborhood brewery offers brews for every taste. They also offer a great tour for those wanting to learn how it's made.
Harold Black
212 7th St SEInto cocktails? This adorable speakeasy will wet your whistle.
Come for a flight of wine, or to enjoy a glass overlooking the waterfront. The food is good, but overpriced. The cocktails are also amazing.
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District Winery
385 Water St SECome for a flight of wine, or to enjoy a glass overlooking the waterfront. The food is good, but overpriced. The cocktails are also amazing.
Shopping
Indoor food market six days a week, plus outdoor farmers market and vendors selling art, crafts, gifts and antiques on the weekends. If you come around breakfast time, the blueberry buckwheat pancakes inside are not to be missed.
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Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIndoor food market six days a week, plus outdoor farmers market and vendors selling art, crafts, gifts and antiques on the weekends. If you come around breakfast time, the blueberry buckwheat pancakes inside are not to be missed.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEHarris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrOur local corner store! This is where I run when I've forgotten an ingredient (or five). They have an impressive selection of groceries for the size, including produce, meat, almost all pantry essentials and an impressive assortment of wine.
Capitol Supreme Market
501 4th St SEOur local corner store! This is where I run when I've forgotten an ingredient (or five). They have an impressive selection of groceries for the size, including produce, meat, almost all pantry essentials and an impressive assortment of wine.
Entertainment & Activities
If catching a game isn't on your agenda, it should be! On a budget? The box office opens 2.5 hours before every game and offers a selection of $5 tickets until they're sold out. Heads up that you can only purchase one per person.
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Þjóðgarðurinn
1500 S Capitol St SEIf catching a game isn't on your agenda, it should be! On a budget? The box office opens 2.5 hours before every game and offers a selection of $5 tickets until they're sold out. Heads up that you can only purchase one per person.