Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

Great variety of sandwiches, hot and cold, fast service, cafeteria style, affordable.
10 residents recomanen
Booeymonger
5252 Wisconsin Ave NW
10 residents recomanen
Great variety of sandwiches, hot and cold, fast service, cafeteria style, affordable.
It's inside the Embassy Suites Hotel.
44 residents recomanen
Starbucks
901 N Stuart St
44 residents recomanen
It's inside the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Good French cuisine, white tablecloths, charming interior, wine tastings sometimes, quiet and intimate.
9 residents recomanen
Le Chat Noir
4907 Wisconsin Ave NW
9 residents recomanen
Good French cuisine, white tablecloths, charming interior, wine tastings sometimes, quiet and intimate.
Considered by many to be the best pizza in town.
29 residents recomanen
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
29 residents recomanen
Considered by many to be the best pizza in town.
Huge menu, reliably good.
75 residents recomanen
The Cheesecake Factory
5335 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
75 residents recomanen
Huge menu, reliably good.
A long-time favorite of mine. Prime rib especially. With a martini. Charming dark wood walls and booths. JFK proposed to Jackie here.
54 residents recomanen
Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW
54 residents recomanen
A long-time favorite of mine. Prime rib especially. With a martini. Charming dark wood walls and booths. JFK proposed to Jackie here.
This is the best local Italian food. Friendly service, great menu. Call for a reservation.
Tartufo Italian Restaurant
4910 Wisconsin Ave NW
This is the best local Italian food. Friendly service, great menu. Call for a reservation.
Great Tex-Mex, service is fast, drinks are large. My favorite is the seafood soup.
14 residents recomanen
Guapo's
4515 Wisconsin Ave NW
14 residents recomanen
Great Tex-Mex, service is fast, drinks are large. My favorite is the seafood soup.

Drinks & Nightlife

B&P hosts speakers, musicians, seminars, a poetry night, and has a varied menu, with vegitarian offerings, a big bar, a bookstore. Part of a local chain that is iconic to DC.
569 residents recomanen
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NW
569 residents recomanen
B&P hosts speakers, musicians, seminars, a poetry night, and has a varied menu, with vegitarian offerings, a big bar, a bookstore. Part of a local chain that is iconic to DC.
Clyde's is part of a local chain. This is the original location, where I spent many nights when I was single. We have both matured. I love their filet mignon and martinis.
28 residents recomanen
Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NW
28 residents recomanen
Clyde's is part of a local chain. This is the original location, where I spent many nights when I was single. We have both matured. I love their filet mignon and martinis.
Famous jazz club. Intimate. Always worth the trip.
59 residents recomanen
Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NW
59 residents recomanen
Famous jazz club. Intimate. Always worth the trip.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful gardens.
39 residents recomanen
Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street Northwest
39 residents recomanen
Beautiful gardens.
Miles of forest and paths, winding through the city from Maryland south to the Potomac. Horses can be rented.
584 residents recomanen
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW
584 residents recomanen
Miles of forest and paths, winding through the city from Maryland south to the Potomac. Horses can be rented.
This trail is close by and is lovely.
Glover-Archbold Trail
This trail is close by and is lovely.
The gardens around the Cathedral, especially the Bishop's Garden are lovely. Tour the Cathedral of course.
226 residents recomanen
Washington National Cathedral
226 residents recomanen
The gardens around the Cathedral, especially the Bishop's Garden are lovely. Tour the Cathedral of course.

Neighborhoods

664 residents recomanen
Georgetown
664 residents recomanen