Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
This place is a great spot to grab a savory breakfast "slider" of fresh-baked pretzel, egg, and bacon; or a sweet slider of a nutella-filled, sugar glazed pretzel.
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The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEThis place is a great spot to grab a savory breakfast "slider" of fresh-baked pretzel, egg, and bacon; or a sweet slider of a nutella-filled, sugar glazed pretzel.
One of our walkable favorites for a nice evening out, the highly-acclaimed Garrison features local, seasonal food.
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Garrison
524 8th St SEOne of our walkable favorites for a nice evening out, the highly-acclaimed Garrison features local, seasonal food.
The line can be incredibly long at this "no reservations" restaurant, but Rose's has been recently recognized as one of the best restaurants in the nation.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThe line can be incredibly long at this "no reservations" restaurant, but Rose's has been recently recognized as one of the best restaurants in the nation.
Go here to sit outside and have a cup of New Orleans-style coffee; breakfast biscuits; and beignets.
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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
901 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGo here to sit outside and have a cup of New Orleans-style coffee; breakfast biscuits; and beignets.
This is our preferred pizza delivery joint. Run by Spike Mendelsohn, of Top Chef fame.
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We, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrThis is our preferred pizza delivery joint. Run by Spike Mendelsohn, of Top Chef fame.
District Doughnut
749 8th St SESmall bakery serving unique donuts.
Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill
419 8th St SENearest Indian take-out/delivery.
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NESubs, salads, etc. Delivers to our neighborhood.
If you're just getting in and need a place to grab dinner at a decent rate, this place will probably have everything you need. It primarily serves wood-fired pizzas, but has a variety of other offerings. It is a lively scene, but also family-friendly. We often bring our out-of-town guests here when we have no clear direction for dinner.
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matchbox
521 8th St SEIf you're just getting in and need a place to grab dinner at a decent rate, this place will probably have everything you need. It primarily serves wood-fired pizzas, but has a variety of other offerings. It is a lively scene, but also family-friendly. We often bring our out-of-town guests here when we have no clear direction for dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our go-to dive bar. Complete with mason jars for beer; a good complement of board games; and plenty of screens for watching sports.
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Trusty's
1420 Pennsylvania Ave. SEThis is our go-to dive bar. Complete with mason jars for beer; a good complement of board games; and plenty of screens for watching sports.
This speakeasy-style bar has an unmarked entrance one door north of the restaurant Acqua al 2. This quiet, sit-down only bar serves up some of the best cocktails around. You need to make reservations - they only allow people in if they have seats available - but you can call and check if they have room at the last minute.
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Harold Black
212 7th St SEThis speakeasy-style bar has an unmarked entrance one door north of the restaurant Acqua al 2. This quiet, sit-down only bar serves up some of the best cocktails around. You need to make reservations - they only allow people in if they have seats available - but you can call and check if they have room at the last minute.
Capitol Hill's beer garden. Open throughout most of the year, this "outdoor" bar has a large selection of beer on tap, some food options, and lively picnic tables to enjoy it all. In the fall, they will put out heaters and fire pits so you can stay cozy on cool nights.
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the brig
1007 8th St SECapitol Hill's beer garden. Open throughout most of the year, this "outdoor" bar has a large selection of beer on tap, some food options, and lively picnic tables to enjoy it all. In the fall, they will put out heaters and fire pits so you can stay cozy on cool nights.
Getting Around
This is our closest Metro Station. The Blue, Orange, and Silver lines stop here.
Potomac Ave SE & Kentucky Ave SE station
This is our closest Metro Station. The Blue, Orange, and Silver lines stop here.
This is about one block further from our place than Potomac Avenue, but is on the same line(s). The Blue, Orange and Silver lines stop here.
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Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE This is about one block further from our place than Potomac Avenue, but is on the same line(s). The Blue, Orange and Silver lines stop here.
Essentials
Our nearest grocery store, Safeway, is about 1/10 of a mile walk. There is a Starbuck's, a full beer/wine/liquor store, and a pharmacy there.
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWOur nearest grocery store, Safeway, is about 1/10 of a mile walk. There is a Starbuck's, a full beer/wine/liquor store, and a pharmacy there.
MoneyGram
500 12th St SEWe are one block from a CVS drugstore and pharmacy.
Sightseeing
Eastern Market is both an indoor marketplace and outdoor flea and farmer's market. It's a great place to wander, pick up some souvenirs, and grab a bite to eat on a nice day.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SEEastern Market is both an indoor marketplace and outdoor flea and farmer's market. It's a great place to wander, pick up some souvenirs, and grab a bite to eat on a nice day.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a new waterfront park close to the Washington National's baseball stadium. It is a great place for a picnic, is surrounded by several quality restaurants, and, during the summer, offers a very nice wading pool and fountains that kids (and adults) will use to cool off their feet. There are free concerts almost every Friday night during the summer on the "Great Lawn" near the wading pool, starting around 6/6:30. Yards Park is about a 1 mile walk, or a $5-10 taxi.
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Der Yards Park
355 Water St SEThis is a new waterfront park close to the Washington National's baseball stadium. It is a great place for a picnic, is surrounded by several quality restaurants, and, during the summer, offers a very nice wading pool and fountains that kids (and adults) will use to cool off their feet. There are free concerts almost every Friday night during the summer on the "Great Lawn" near the wading pool, starting around 6/6:30. Yards Park is about a 1 mile walk, or a $5-10 taxi.
Shopping
On Saturdays and Sundays, 7th Street along the Eastern Market building is closed down and filled with street vendors hawking crafts, antiques, and unique items. Great place to buy some unique souvenirs, or just go for a walk with a cup of coffee. Street food vendors can be found just north of the actual market building.
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The Flea Market At Eastern Market
C Street SoutheastOn Saturdays and Sundays, 7th Street along the Eastern Market building is closed down and filled with street vendors hawking crafts, antiques, and unique items. Great place to buy some unique souvenirs, or just go for a walk with a cup of coffee. Street food vendors can be found just north of the actual market building.