Guidebook for Washington DC
Food Scene
Because you are only 5 mins by car away from some of the most fun food in DC. Docezza is, in this hosts humble opinion, the best ice cream in the city. Go treat yourself. Takorean has innovative and tasty korean tacos.
906 residents recomanen
Union Market
1309 5th St NEBecause you are only 5 mins by car away from some of the most fun food in DC. Docezza is, in this hosts humble opinion, the best ice cream in the city. Go treat yourself. Takorean has innovative and tasty korean tacos.
Red Hen is consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in DC. The food is expertly prepared, is innovative and absolutely delicious. Check out the herb garden they have in the back! Quick and easy to get from the apartment. They have a bar you can eat at, but suggest making a reservation earlier than later if you want a table!
359 residents recomanen
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWRed Hen is consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in DC. The food is expertly prepared, is innovative and absolutely delicious. Check out the herb garden they have in the back! Quick and easy to get from the apartment. They have a bar you can eat at, but suggest making a reservation earlier than later if you want a table!
Bacio is a neighborhood staple. They have delicious Italian style pizza, good beer selection and artisanal ice cream. It's a friendly and relaxed environment with tons of outdoor seating.
187 residents recomanen
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWBacio is a neighborhood staple. They have delicious Italian style pizza, good beer selection and artisanal ice cream. It's a friendly and relaxed environment with tons of outdoor seating.
As you can imagine from the name, Anxo delivers artisanal and delicious ciders (also have a full bar) as well as Spanish Pintxos.
78 residents recomanen
ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street NorthwestAs you can imagine from the name, Anxo delivers artisanal and delicious ciders (also have a full bar) as well as Spanish Pintxos.
On everyone's list you will find Big Bear. It's a casual, fun, hipster friendly cafe shop with outdoor seating. In the summer, you can sit under grape leaves.
354 residents recomanen
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWOn everyone's list you will find Big Bear. It's a casual, fun, hipster friendly cafe shop with outdoor seating. In the summer, you can sit under grape leaves.
This is a hip BBQ spot serving sandwiches & combo platters with veggie sides. They have great outdoor seating in the warmer months. Great place to stop for lunch to recharge.
114 residents recomanen
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWThis is a hip BBQ spot serving sandwiches & combo platters with veggie sides. They have great outdoor seating in the warmer months. Great place to stop for lunch to recharge.
KoChix has arguable the best Korean fried chicken. It a very simple place that has amazing food and loved by the locals. There is usually a line and can take some time to prepare the order. There also isn't any seating, so either taking out or using a food delivery app can make sense too.
21 residents recomanen
KoChix Chicken
400 Florida Ave NWKoChix has arguable the best Korean fried chicken. It a very simple place that has amazing food and loved by the locals. There is usually a line and can take some time to prepare the order. There also isn't any seating, so either taking out or using a food delivery app can make sense too.
Parks & Nature
Many DC residents aren't aware of how beautiful the Arboretum is. Don't miss it on a beautiful day! Great for a bike ride, run or picknick. The The Bonsai and Penjing Museum is one of my favorites.
252 residents recomanen
Arboretum
Many DC residents aren't aware of how beautiful the Arboretum is. Don't miss it on a beautiful day! Great for a bike ride, run or picknick. The The Bonsai and Penjing Museum is one of my favorites.
Great running spot from the apartment. Simply go North on 1st Avenue and you won't miss it. Beautiful reservoir without stop lights or traffic. See you there!
6 residents recomanen
McMillan Reservoir
Great running spot from the apartment. Simply go North on 1st Avenue and you won't miss it. Beautiful reservoir without stop lights or traffic. See you there!
The most secluded park in DC that we know of. Only local residents (and now you) know about it. Great community space for picnics, take a stroll and have some quiet time in a park.
76 residents recomanen
Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWThe most secluded park in DC that we know of. Only local residents (and now you) know about it. Great community space for picnics, take a stroll and have some quiet time in a park.
Essentials
Brand new Harris Teeter. Free parking and easy to get to. Has everything you need for reasonable prices.
337 residents recomanen
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastBrand new Harris Teeter. Free parking and easy to get to. Has everything you need for reasonable prices.
I've never been and sincerely hope you don't have to go - but just so you know, there is a very well regarded hospital close by.
45 residents recomanen
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St NWI've never been and sincerely hope you don't have to go - but just so you know, there is a very well regarded hospital close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWLegendary dive bar in DC that is only getting more popular.
Maybe you came to DC just to see a concert at the 9:30 Club. This club books the best acts, has a big beautiful balcony area and wide open downstairs. Tons of restaurants and bars around. Easy 15 min walk from the apartment.
455 residents recomanen
9:30
815 V St NWMaybe you came to DC just to see a concert at the 9:30 Club. This club books the best acts, has a big beautiful balcony area and wide open downstairs. Tons of restaurants and bars around. Easy 15 min walk from the apartment.
Solid location for drinks and barbeque. It is in a reclaimed industrial location within DC for that hip feeling
63 residents recomanen
American Ice Company
917 V St NWSolid location for drinks and barbeque. It is in a reclaimed industrial location within DC for that hip feeling
Cocktail bar & lounge for classic & creative drinks & trendy bites like kolaches & fancy popcorn.
33 residents recomanen
Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NWCocktail bar & lounge for classic & creative drinks & trendy bites like kolaches & fancy popcorn.
Washington Walks
One of the best ways to get to know and experience Washington D.C. is through a walking tour. Check out Walkington Walks which provides regular walking tours throughout the city. There is even one to explore here in Bloomindale! Website is https://www.washingtonwalks.com/
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NW