Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
A bustling (yet laid back) neighborhood coffee house - great for study sessions, deep conversations, a casual brunch, etc.
252 residents recomanen
Tryst
2459 18th St NWA bustling (yet laid back) neighborhood coffee house - great for study sessions, deep conversations, a casual brunch, etc.
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
2434 18th St NWTasty Ethiopian Food!
Tibetan/Indian Cuisine - the Gobi Manchurian (fried cauliflower) is really good, if you don't mind spicy.
8 residents recomanen
Himalayan Heritage Restaurant
4925 Bethesda AveTibetan/Indian Cuisine - the Gobi Manchurian (fried cauliflower) is really good, if you don't mind spicy.
Rumba Cafe
2443 18th St NWGreat for a mojito and delicious tapas. Often live music.
Coffee Shop, Restaurant, and Poetry Venue. Great venue for a casual meal (yummy breakfasts!).
569 residents recomanen
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWCoffee Shop, Restaurant, and Poetry Venue. Great venue for a casual meal (yummy breakfasts!).
Tacos? Yes, please! Tasty Mexican meals, well-priced! Limited seating, but great for a casual meal or take-out.
32 residents recomanen
Pica Taco
1406 Florida Ave NWTacos? Yes, please! Tasty Mexican meals, well-priced! Limited seating, but great for a casual meal or take-out.
A Washington landmark since 1958 serving chili, sandwiches, and burgers (the milkshakes aren't bad either!). Historic!
288 residents recomanen
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWA Washington landmark since 1958 serving chili, sandwiches, and burgers (the milkshakes aren't bad either!). Historic!
Delicious, tapas-styles restaurant on trendy 14th Street. Neighboring restaurants are equally tasty and trendy!
117 residents recomanen
Estadio
1520 14th St NWDelicious, tapas-styles restaurant on trendy 14th Street. Neighboring restaurants are equally tasty and trendy!
Yummy vegan bakery and cafe - we love their Cowvin Cookies (oatmeal cookies with cream filling).
90 residents recomanen
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NWYummy vegan bakery and cafe - we love their Cowvin Cookies (oatmeal cookies with cream filling).
Entertainment & Activities
Nice playground with sponge ground, climbing walls, shaded areas. Basketball courts too!
7 residents recomanen
Stead Play Park
1625 P St NWNice playground with sponge ground, climbing walls, shaded areas. Basketball courts too!
Playground with sponge ground, younger and older kid equipment. Water spray feature in the summer. Basketball courts too! We go here often!
Harrison Playground
1330 V St NWPlayground with sponge ground, younger and older kid equipment. Water spray feature in the summer. Basketball courts too! We go here often!
Sightseeing
Lots of history to this park. Sunday afternoon drum circles are fun for picnics, kids, gathering with friends, etc.
445 residents recomanen
Parc Meridian Hill
W Street NorthwestLots of history to this park. Sunday afternoon drum circles are fun for picnics, kids, gathering with friends, etc.
Essentials
Our usual full-service grocery. Nice produce selection, beer, wine, household goods, and pharmacy.
337 residents recomanen
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastOur usual full-service grocery. Nice produce selection, beer, wine, household goods, and pharmacy.
Organic grocery store with produce, packaged goods, and basic household goods. Yummy, healthy food for all! Offers many options for those with dietary restrictions.
70 residents recomanen
Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWOrganic grocery store with produce, packaged goods, and basic household goods. Yummy, healthy food for all! Offers many options for those with dietary restrictions.
Drinks & Nightlife
A "speakeasy" - a hidden bar, with trendy, cocktails, quiet atmosphere. If going on a weekend night, call ahead for reservations!
103 residents recomanen
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWA "speakeasy" - a hidden bar, with trendy, cocktails, quiet atmosphere. If going on a weekend night, call ahead for reservations!
The food is tasty, the upstairs bar is lively, and all-around a trendy atmosphere (can get quite busy on weekends).
116 residents recomanen
Marvin
2007 14th St NWThe food is tasty, the upstairs bar is lively, and all-around a trendy atmosphere (can get quite busy on weekends).
Arts & Culture
9:30
815 V St NWLive-Music Venue. Check website for tickets.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWLive-Music Venues. Check website for tickets.