Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SEDelicious Food! Love this place
Cute restaurant right up the street and right next to an amazing local park
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Petits Plats
2653 Connecticut Ave NWCute restaurant right up the street and right next to an amazing local park
Le Pain Quotidien
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat place for breakfast and lunch
Acqua Al 2
Delicious Italian just a few blocks from the house
If you love pretzels as much as I do, this is the place for you
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The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEIf you love pretzels as much as I do, this is the place for you
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGood food for a quick meal
The chef/owner just won the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award. This place is famous for it's long lines but is definitely worth a visit. My recommendation is to get there very early or very late.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThe chef/owner just won the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award. This place is famous for it's long lines but is definitely worth a visit. My recommendation is to get there very early or very late.
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat bakery/cafe in a Lincoln-era carriage house
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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
901 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGreat bakery/cafe in a Lincoln-era carriage house
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWBest Italian food in the city
Essentials
Convenience store located just 1 block away. Great selection of wine, beer and household products.
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Mott's Market
233 12th St SEConvenience store located just 1 block away. Great selection of wine, beer and household products.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWGrocery store within walking distance.
Getting Around
Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEDrinks & Nightlife
1920's themed bar that is accessed by an unmarked door and a sliding wall. Fabulous cocktails. Be sure to reserve a table, seating is limited
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Harold Black
212 7th St SE1920's themed bar that is accessed by an unmarked door and a sliding wall. Fabulous cocktails. Be sure to reserve a table, seating is limited
Barrel
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWhiskey lounge with small plates
9:30
815 V St NWBest place to see live music in the city
Named one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. I love this place. A dog friendly, cash only, local bar with the best jukebox around.
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Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWNamed one of the best bars in America by Esquire magazine. I love this place. A dog friendly, cash only, local bar with the best jukebox around.
Shopping
Awesome outdoor market with all sorts of good finds
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Mercato Orientale
225 7th St SEAwesome outdoor market with all sorts of good finds