Guidebook for Washington

Chris
Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

DC has an explosive restaurant scene with new restaurants popping up all the time. This is a list of our personal favorites within the immediate neighborhood and beyond. If you are a real foodie, I recommend you check out Eater 38’s guide to the DC restaurant scene.
Lupo Verde is a personal favorite - whether you're lucky enough to snag a table on the patio or a seat at the bar, you'll be glad you chose Lupo Verde. Service is impeccable and the food delicious!
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Lupo Verde
1401 T St NW
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Lupo Verde is a personal favorite - whether you're lucky enough to snag a table on the patio or a seat at the bar, you'll be glad you chose Lupo Verde. Service is impeccable and the food delicious!
A neighborhood hot spot rated one of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants in America.
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Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NW
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A neighborhood hot spot rated one of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants in America.
Another of our favorites! Le Dip is a superb spot serving up excellent Parisian fare with outstanding service.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
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Another of our favorites! Le Dip is a superb spot serving up excellent Parisian fare with outstanding service.
The Royal is a fantastic cozy coffee shop whether you're grabbing a cup to go or looking to hangout a bit for breakfast or lunch.
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The Royal
501 Florida Ave NW
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The Royal is a fantastic cozy coffee shop whether you're grabbing a cup to go or looking to hangout a bit for breakfast or lunch.
It’s worth all the hype! Creatively delicious bites just a short walk from the house.
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Rooster & Owl
2436 14th St NW
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It’s worth all the hype! Creatively delicious bites just a short walk from the house.
Personally, I think this place (and their sister restaurant Two Amy's) has the best pizza crust in all of DC. Their side dishes are quite interesting and there’s a great outdoor patio!
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Etto
1541 14th St NW
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Personally, I think this place (and their sister restaurant Two Amy's) has the best pizza crust in all of DC. Their side dishes are quite interesting and there’s a great outdoor patio!
Amazonia/Causa is the most talked about new restaurant in D.C. right now. Causa has a tasting menu downstairs and is nominated for a Michelin star. Amazonia is a la carte. The pair share the same roof and chef, Carlos Delgado, who serves up delightful Peruvian food. Not only does the rooftop restaurant offer a colorful, jungle-themed ambiance but the best selection of Pisco cocktails to pair with a delicious meal.
Causa/ Amazonia
Amazonia/Causa is the most talked about new restaurant in D.C. right now. Causa has a tasting menu downstairs and is nominated for a Michelin star. Amazonia is a la carte. The pair share the same roof and chef, Carlos Delgado, who serves up delightful Peruvian food. Not only does the rooftop restaurant offer a colorful, jungle-themed ambiance but the best selection of Pisco cocktails to pair with a delicious meal.
A fantastic, and gorgeous spot, for Lebanese on the waterfront in SW!
ilili Restaurant
A fantastic, and gorgeous spot, for Lebanese on the waterfront in SW!
Fun, casual spot with great cocktails, nightly specials and tasty bar food!
Shaw's Tavern
Fun, casual spot with great cocktails, nightly specials and tasty bar food!
This gem of a restaurant serves up amazing latin food that will leave you talking for weeks! It's delicious and the restaurant is gorgeous too.
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Seven Reasons
931 14th St NW
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This gem of a restaurant serves up amazing latin food that will leave you talking for weeks! It's delicious and the restaurant is gorgeous too.
AMAZING! Bar Spero has menu full of “flavors of the hearth” that will have you thinking of Spain. It's lovely.
Bar Spero
AMAZING! Bar Spero has menu full of “flavors of the hearth” that will have you thinking of Spain. It's lovely.
This is one of our family's favorite pizza places service up tasty New York-style pizza by the slice or pie. A short 3-5minute, 2 block walk from the house, Andy's is right across from the legendary 9:30 Club and around the corner from Atlantis concert venue.
Andy's Pizza
808 9th St NW
This is one of our family's favorite pizza places service up tasty New York-style pizza by the slice or pie. A short 3-5minute, 2 block walk from the house, Andy's is right across from the legendary 9:30 Club and around the corner from Atlantis concert venue.

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing cocktails in an intimate setting.
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Left Door
1345 S St NW
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Amazing cocktails in an intimate setting.
A neighborhood favorite!
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Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NW
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A neighborhood favorite!
This fun corner bar, in the heart of Shaw, serves up tasty craft beers, interesting wines and excellent cocktails.
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All Souls Bar
725 T St NW
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This fun corner bar, in the heart of Shaw, serves up tasty craft beers, interesting wines and excellent cocktails.
Our favorite LBGT spot for casual drinks with friends!
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The Dirty Goose
913 U St NW
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Our favorite LBGT spot for casual drinks with friends!
Fantastic cocktails with an upscale twist that’s casual enough for a Tuesday and classy enough for something more special.
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Jane Jane
1705 14th Street Northwest
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Fantastic cocktails with an upscale twist that’s casual enough for a Tuesday and classy enough for something more special.
New in 2023, the LGP is a fantastic addition to the cocktail scene. This sophisticated and quirky, over the top pub is for everyone.
The Little Gay Pub
New in 2023, the LGP is a fantastic addition to the cocktail scene. This sophisticated and quirky, over the top pub is for everyone.
A new and fantastic spot for hand-crafted cocktails just a short walk from the house. Located in Blagden alley, this is the company's first outpost in DC. And, it's a hit!
Death & Co. D.C.
A new and fantastic spot for hand-crafted cocktails just a short walk from the house. Located in Blagden alley, this is the company's first outpost in DC. And, it's a hit!
From cocktails to drag queens, DC's newest gay bar has hit the scene hard and captured locals' hearts. this neighborhood spot hits it all in a fantastic, light-filled space with room for a crowd!
Shakers
From cocktails to drag queens, DC's newest gay bar has hit the scene hard and captured locals' hearts. this neighborhood spot hits it all in a fantastic, light-filled space with room for a crowd!
Whitlow's is a super fun, neighborhood bar and grill with live music and a great rooftop
Whitlow's DC
Whitlow's is a super fun, neighborhood bar and grill with live music and a great rooftop

Essentials

Don't let the checkout lines intimidate you...they move fast!
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Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW
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Don't let the checkout lines intimidate you...they move fast!
Everything you could need to grab a bite, make a meal, or stock the kitchen. And…just a quick 5minute walk from the house.
Whole Foods Market
Everything you could need to grab a bite, make a meal, or stock the kitchen. And…just a quick 5minute walk from the house.

Live Music & Entertainment

Named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, the 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue is a quick two-block walk from house!
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9:30
815 V St NW
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Named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, the 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue is a quick two-block walk from house!
The Atlantis is a music venue in designed to evoke the original 9:30 Club. It's a fantastic, intimate space to catch a live show!
The Atlantis
The Atlantis is a music venue in designed to evoke the original 9:30 Club. It's a fantastic, intimate space to catch a live show!