Guidebook for Washington

Rachel
Guidebook for Washington

Essentials

This is a mile walk from the apartment--and a great full-service grocery store.
855 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
855 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a mile walk from the apartment--and a great full-service grocery store.
Just a few blocks from the apartment, this market has all of the essentials--plus more! A little more expensive than Safeway, but really convenient.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manhattan Market
2647 Connecticut Ave NW
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just a few blocks from the apartment, this market has all of the essentials--plus more! A little more expensive than Safeway, but really convenient.

Everything Else

One of the best liquor stores in town! Sherry's has an amazing selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sherry's Wine & Spirits
2627 Connecticut Ave NW
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best liquor stores in town! Sherry's has an amazing selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
Farmers Market open Sundays until 1pm. This is a huge market, with lots of vendors selling produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, etc. Great people watching too!
FRESHFARM Markets
1319 18th Street Northwest
Farmers Market open Sundays until 1pm. This is a huge market, with lots of vendors selling produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, etc. Great people watching too!
Sugar Magnolia. Handmade ice cream sandwiches.
3417 Connecticut Ave NW
Sugar Magnolia. Handmade ice cream sandwiches.
Yoga studio + group fitness courses. Walk-ins welcome.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Rd NW
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yoga studio + group fitness courses. Walk-ins welcome.

Food Scene

The closest Starbucks to the apartment.
466 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
3100 14th St NW
466 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The closest Starbucks to the apartment.
This neighborhood spot is incredibly popular for weekend brunch. Expect a wait, but enjoy the outside seating and solid food.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open City
2331 Calvert St NW
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This neighborhood spot is incredibly popular for weekend brunch. Expect a wait, but enjoy the outside seating and solid food.
Delicious crab--just expect to get messy! $1 beers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot N Juicy Crawfish
2651 Connecticut Ave NW
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious crab--just expect to get messy! $1 beers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
My favorite fajitas in town!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
My favorite fajitas in town!
AMAZING Neopolitan pizza, formally certified by the Italian government. Easy enough to stroll up here on a warm evening.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NW
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMAZING Neopolitan pizza, formally certified by the Italian government. Easy enough to stroll up here on a warm evening.
No reservations, and doors open at 6:30pm to the first 40 people in line. HUGE portions of delicious pasta. Cash only. Rules are strict, but worth the hassle. Plan to get in line by 5:45.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pasta Mia
1790 Columbia Rd NW
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
No reservations, and doors open at 6:30pm to the first 40 people in line. HUGE portions of delicious pasta. Cash only. Rules are strict, but worth the hassle. Plan to get in line by 5:45.
A random little Middle Eastern restaurant, this family-run spot has lots of character--and really flavorful food.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street Northwest
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A random little Middle Eastern restaurant, this family-run spot has lots of character--and really flavorful food.
Hop on the Circulator, and go check out Estadio for great cocktails and delicious Spanish tapas. No reservations after 6pm, so be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio
1520 14th St NW
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hop on the Circulator, and go check out Estadio for great cocktails and delicious Spanish tapas. No reservations after 6pm, so be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar.
One of the best brunch deals in town! $25 for two courses plus bottomless mimosas.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ardeo + Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best brunch deals in town! $25 for two courses plus bottomless mimosas.
Farm to table food. Hand-crafted cocktails. Custom grilled cheese bar at the front bar available Sun-Thurs from 5-6:30pm & 10:30-midnight.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ripple
3417 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farm to table food. Hand-crafted cocktails. Custom grilled cheese bar at the front bar available Sun-Thurs from 5-6:30pm & 10:30-midnight.
One of the best burgers in town. Palena is always on the list of top DC restaurants.
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave NW
One of the best burgers in town. Palena is always on the list of top DC restaurants.
Good spot for a casual meal.
The Italians Kitchen
2608 Connecticut Ave NW
Good spot for a casual meal.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Gin Joint is the downstairs at New Heights, and is a great gin bar that features more than 20 varieties of gin plus a great selection of homemade tonics.
New Heights Restaurant
2317 Calvert St NW
The Gin Joint is the downstairs at New Heights, and is a great gin bar that features more than 20 varieties of gin plus a great selection of homemade tonics.
An easy ride on the Circulator, ChurchKey is a fantastic beer bar that also has really delicious food. Good vibe.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NW
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An easy ride on the Circulator, ChurchKey is a fantastic beer bar that also has really delicious food. Good vibe.

Sightseeing

FREE! The National Zoo is a great way to spend some time on a nice afternoon. Just be prepared to get a sweat on, since you'll have to trek up a hill.
771 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FREE! The National Zoo is a great way to spend some time on a nice afternoon. Just be prepared to get a sweat on, since you'll have to trek up a hill.