Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
This is a mile walk from the apartment--and a great full-service grocery store.
855 residents recomanen
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWThis is a mile walk from the apartment--and a great full-service grocery store.
Just a few blocks from the apartment, this market has all of the essentials--plus more! A little more expensive than Safeway, but really convenient.
15 residents recomanen
Manhattan Market
2647 Connecticut Ave NWJust a few blocks from the apartment, this market has all of the essentials--plus more! A little more expensive than Safeway, but really convenient.
Everything Else
One of the best liquor stores in town! Sherry's has an amazing selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
7 residents recomanen
Sherry's Wine & Spirits
2627 Connecticut Ave NWOne of the best liquor stores in town! Sherry's has an amazing selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
Farmers Market open Sundays until 1pm. This is a huge market, with lots of vendors selling produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, etc. Great people watching too!
FRESHFARM Markets
1319 18th Street NorthwestFarmers Market open Sundays until 1pm. This is a huge market, with lots of vendors selling produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, etc. Great people watching too!
3417 Connecticut Ave NW
Sugar Magnolia. Handmade ice cream sandwiches.
Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Rd NWYoga studio + group fitness courses. Walk-ins welcome.
Food Scene
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWThe closest Starbucks to the apartment.
This neighborhood spot is incredibly popular for weekend brunch. Expect a wait, but enjoy the outside seating and solid food.
51 residents recomanen
Open City
2331 Calvert St NWThis neighborhood spot is incredibly popular for weekend brunch. Expect a wait, but enjoy the outside seating and solid food.
Delicious crab--just expect to get messy! $1 beers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
15 residents recomanen
Hot N Juicy Crawfish
2651 Connecticut Ave NWDelicious crab--just expect to get messy! $1 beers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NWMy favorite fajitas in town!
AMAZING Neopolitan pizza, formally certified by the Italian government. Easy enough to stroll up here on a warm evening.
54 residents recomanen
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NWAMAZING Neopolitan pizza, formally certified by the Italian government. Easy enough to stroll up here on a warm evening.
No reservations, and doors open at 6:30pm to the first 40 people in line. HUGE portions of delicious pasta. Cash only. Rules are strict, but worth the hassle. Plan to get in line by 5:45.
13 residents recomanen
Pasta Mia
1790 Columbia Rd NWNo reservations, and doors open at 6:30pm to the first 40 people in line. HUGE portions of delicious pasta. Cash only. Rules are strict, but worth the hassle. Plan to get in line by 5:45.
A random little Middle Eastern restaurant, this family-run spot has lots of character--and really flavorful food.
55 residents recomanen
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestA random little Middle Eastern restaurant, this family-run spot has lots of character--and really flavorful food.
Hop on the Circulator, and go check out Estadio for great cocktails and delicious Spanish tapas. No reservations after 6pm, so be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar.
117 residents recomanen
Estadio
1520 14th St NWHop on the Circulator, and go check out Estadio for great cocktails and delicious Spanish tapas. No reservations after 6pm, so be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar.
One of the best brunch deals in town! $25 for two courses plus bottomless mimosas.
10 residents recomanen
Ardeo + Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestOne of the best brunch deals in town! $25 for two courses plus bottomless mimosas.
Farm to table food. Hand-crafted cocktails. Custom grilled cheese bar at the front bar available Sun-Thurs from 5-6:30pm & 10:30-midnight.
12 residents recomanen
Ripple
3417 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestFarm to table food. Hand-crafted cocktails. Custom grilled cheese bar at the front bar available Sun-Thurs from 5-6:30pm & 10:30-midnight.
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave NWOne of the best burgers in town. Palena is always on the list of top DC restaurants.
The Italians Kitchen
2608 Connecticut Ave NWGood spot for a casual meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gin Joint is the downstairs at New Heights, and is a great gin bar that features more than 20 varieties of gin plus a great selection of homemade tonics.
New Heights Restaurant
2317 Calvert St NWThe Gin Joint is the downstairs at New Heights, and is a great gin bar that features more than 20 varieties of gin plus a great selection of homemade tonics.
An easy ride on the Circulator, ChurchKey is a fantastic beer bar that also has really delicious food. Good vibe.
136 residents recomanen
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWAn easy ride on the Circulator, ChurchKey is a fantastic beer bar that also has really delicious food. Good vibe.
Sightseeing
FREE! The National Zoo is a great way to spend some time on a nice afternoon. Just be prepared to get a sweat on, since you'll have to trek up a hill.
771 residents recomanen
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFREE! The National Zoo is a great way to spend some time on a nice afternoon. Just be prepared to get a sweat on, since you'll have to trek up a hill.