Hannah & Eric's Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
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Formerly Himitsu, which was named to Bon Appetit's 50 New Best Restaurants in America a couple of year ago, this rebranded restaurant features a new menu that owner Carlie Steiner describes as “multi-cuisine,” a description that embraces the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema summarizes "Pom Pom is not Himitsu. It’s different, delicious — definitely marching to its own drummer."
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Himitsu
828 Upshur Street Northwest(walking distance)
Formerly Himitsu, which was named to Bon Appetit's 50 New Best Restaurants in America a couple of year ago, this rebranded restaurant features a new menu that owner Carlie Steiner describes as “multi-cuisine,” a description that embraces the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema summarizes "Pom Pom is not Himitsu. It’s different, delicious — definitely marching to its own drummer."
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A copper-clad, wood-fired pizza oven turns out Neapolitan-style pies, creative Argentinean empanadas and house-baked gelati cones. Recently named in Bon Appetit's 50 New Best Restaurants in America. No reservations taken so arrive early. Carry out is great too!
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Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
A copper-clad, wood-fired pizza oven turns out Neapolitan-style pies, creative Argentinean empanadas and house-baked gelati cones. Recently named in Bon Appetit's 50 New Best Restaurants in America. No reservations taken so arrive early. Carry out is great too!
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A colorful cantina offering some dozen tacos based on housemade tortillas and popular Mexican street foods. Creative drinks and bubbly wine pairings are a further draw.
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Taqueria del Barrio
821 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
A colorful cantina offering some dozen tacos based on housemade tortillas and popular Mexican street foods. Creative drinks and bubbly wine pairings are a further draw.
(moderate walking distance)
Classic Neapolitan-style pizzas can be paired with beer or cocktails in this relaxed, rustic spot.
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RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NW(moderate walking distance)
Classic Neapolitan-style pizzas can be paired with beer or cocktails in this relaxed, rustic spot.
(moderate walking distance)Creative takes on taqueria and Mexican street fare & margaritas on tap make this tri-level venue a popular stop. Try the grilled corn on the cob.
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El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NW(moderate walking distance)Creative takes on taqueria and Mexican street fare & margaritas on tap make this tri-level venue a popular stop. Try the grilled corn on the cob.
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Friendly, upbeat institution with a bar. Homestyle, traditional Southern soul food.
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Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
Friendly, upbeat institution with a bar. Homestyle, traditional Southern soul food.
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Mexican street food & regional dishes, plus mezcal bar in a comfy space. Really good tacos with the owner's signature fresh tortillas.
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Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana
3714 14th St NW(walking distance)
Mexican street food & regional dishes, plus mezcal bar in a comfy space. Really good tacos with the owner's signature fresh tortillas.
Pantry
3716 Georgia Ave NW(walking distance)
Thai, sushi, bar, and market. Delivery available.
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Our go-to coffee source. House-roasted hot and cold brew coffees, teas, and locally baked goods. Great place to chat, read, or veg out. Outdoor seating in the back.
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Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NW(walking distance)
Our go-to coffee source. House-roasted hot and cold brew coffees, teas, and locally baked goods. Great place to chat, read, or veg out. Outdoor seating in the back.
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Bar inspired by hair-metal music with a jukebox, 100-plus kinds of whiskey, unusual burgers & more.
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Slash Run
201 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
Bar inspired by hair-metal music with a jukebox, 100-plus kinds of whiskey, unusual burgers & more.
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A collaborative gift + sweet shop. In the front you'll find a variety of gifts, housewares, and candy and in the back they feature Taharka Brothers ice cream by-the-scoop, espresso drinks made with locally roasted beans, and grab 'n' go sandwiches & salads.
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Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
847 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
A collaborative gift + sweet shop. In the front you'll find a variety of gifts, housewares, and candy and in the back they feature Taharka Brothers ice cream by-the-scoop, espresso drinks made with locally roasted beans, and grab 'n' go sandwiches & salads.
Salvadorean food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice to sit outside and sip margaritas during the summer. We also like to do carry out from here.
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El Torogoz Restaurant
4231 9th St NW Salvadorean food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice to sit outside and sip margaritas during the summer. We also like to do carry out from here.
(moderate walking distance)
A French-American cafe, coffee house and bar. Locally sourced ingredients from organic farms. Great for any meal of the day (with several vegetarian and vegan offerings), they are particularly family friendly. Get there early for Saturday or Sunday breakfast.
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The Coupe
3415 11th St NW(moderate walking distance)
A French-American cafe, coffee house and bar. Locally sourced ingredients from organic farms. Great for any meal of the day (with several vegetarian and vegan offerings), they are particularly family friendly. Get there early for Saturday or Sunday breakfast.
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Rustic-style row house restaurant with multiple bars & outdoor spaces, serving elevated pub fare & draft beer. Great fried chicken and burgers among many other tasty offerings.
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Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue Northwest(walking distance)
Rustic-style row house restaurant with multiple bars & outdoor spaces, serving elevated pub fare & draft beer. Great fried chicken and burgers among many other tasty offerings.
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Clever riffs on pizza, pasta, Italian nibbles and trendy cocktails in a laid-back lair & roof garden. An amazing amari collection to sample as well.
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Little Coco's
3907 14th St NW(walking distance)
Clever riffs on pizza, pasta, Italian nibbles and trendy cocktails in a laid-back lair & roof garden. An amazing amari collection to sample as well.
Indian food delivery or take out (not suitable for dine-in)
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Salt and Pepper Grill II
3925 14th St NWIndian food delivery or take out (not suitable for dine-in)
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Friendly neighborhood pho place. Take out or dine in.
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Pho Viet USA
3713 New Hampshire Ave NW (walking distance)
Friendly neighborhood pho place. Take out or dine in.
A cozy, transporting venue specializing in Filipino dishes, cocktails & culture. No reservations.
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Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWA cozy, transporting venue specializing in Filipino dishes, cocktails & culture. No reservations.
Busboys and Poets is a socially progressive and literary restaurant, bookstore, lounge, and theater.
"... a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world."
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWBusboys and Poets is a socially progressive and literary restaurant, bookstore, lounge, and theater.
"... a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted… a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide… we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world."
A very good French bistro with a solid brunch. Reservations recommended. Very popular.
"Le Diplomate pays sincere homage to French cafe culture, providing a comfortable, versatile gathering place"
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWA very good French bistro with a solid brunch. Reservations recommended. Very popular.
"Le Diplomate pays sincere homage to French cafe culture, providing a comfortable, versatile gathering place"
"Modern farmhouse style & a French-influenced American menu, plus wood-burning oven & sidewalk seats"
Good cocktails as well.
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Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NW"Modern farmhouse style & a French-influenced American menu, plus wood-burning oven & sidewalk seats"
Good cocktails as well.
"Convivial bistro offering riffs on tradition, from New American (fried chicken) to French (pâté)."
We have many fond memories of Central. It is one of our go-to places to take guests from out of town.
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Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW"Convivial bistro offering riffs on tradition, from New American (fried chicken) to French (pâté)."
We have many fond memories of Central. It is one of our go-to places to take guests from out of town.
Warehouse-like food market with a host of artisans offering charcuterie, empanadas, gelato & more.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEWarehouse-like food market with a host of artisans offering charcuterie, empanadas, gelato & more.
Chef-driven, internationally inspired fare in urbane digs with a hip bar & casual lunch scene.
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Chloe
1331 4th St SEChef-driven, internationally inspired fare in urbane digs with a hip bar & casual lunch scene.
This sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
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Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWThis sleek & modern eatery showcases spicy Laotian dishes & classic cocktails with an exotic twist.
Chef José Andrés' light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.
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Zaytinya
701 9th St NWChef José Andrés' light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean small plates & regional wines.
Street eats & classic dishes of Indian & Indo-Chinese origin with beer & wine in hip quarters.
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Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NWStreet eats & classic dishes of Indian & Indo-Chinese origin with beer & wine in hip quarters.
Relaxed coffeehouse drawing hipsters with live music, eclectic furniture, sandwiches & sweets.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWRelaxed coffeehouse drawing hipsters with live music, eclectic furniture, sandwiches & sweets.
The intimate downstairs is our favorite noodle spot and features amazing ramen and gyosa but does not take reservations. The upstairs takes reservations but does not feature the noodles.
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestThe intimate downstairs is our favorite noodle spot and features amazing ramen and gyosa but does not take reservations. The upstairs takes reservations but does not feature the noodles.
You can take a history and geography lesson from this place as you discover the meeting ground of the Middle East and Far East. Eurasian-style fare, including stir-fry noodles, soups, dumplings & kebabs in simple quarters. The homemade noodles are delicious and a must try.
Dolan Uyghur Restaurant
3518 Connecticut Ave NWYou can take a history and geography lesson from this place as you discover the meeting ground of the Middle East and Far East. Eurasian-style fare, including stir-fry noodles, soups, dumplings & kebabs in simple quarters. The homemade noodles are delicious and a must try.
(moderate walking distance)
Eater’s national site dropped its list of the 16 best new restaurants in America today, and it includes a humble little wood-fired bagel shop in Park View that’s become a sensation around D.C. Eater’s national site dropped its list of the 16 best new restaurants in America today, and it includes a humble little wood-fired bagel shop in Park View that’s become a sensation around D.C. Great for a weekend bagel but get there early as the line wraps around the block quickly.
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Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NW(moderate walking distance)
Eater’s national site dropped its list of the 16 best new restaurants in America today, and it includes a humble little wood-fired bagel shop in Park View that’s become a sensation around D.C. Eater’s national site dropped its list of the 16 best new restaurants in America today, and it includes a humble little wood-fired bagel shop in Park View that’s become a sensation around D.C. Great for a weekend bagel but get there early as the line wraps around the block quickly.
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Located in the Petworth neighborhood, Cinder BBQ offers some of the most flavorful barbeque in DC, plus a great whiskey & bourbon list, and a large beer and wine list.
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Cinder BBQ
800 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
Located in the Petworth neighborhood, Cinder BBQ offers some of the most flavorful barbeque in DC, plus a great whiskey & bourbon list, and a large beer and wine list.
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Restaurant offering classic Spanish dishes in a small corner space with a bar & a wood ceiling.
Top Spanish Cafe & Catering
3541 Georgia Ave NW(walking distance)
Restaurant offering classic Spanish dishes in a small corner space with a bar & a wood ceiling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed bar serving brunch, sandwiches & eclectic entrees in a brick-walled space.
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DC Reynolds
Relaxed bar serving brunch, sandwiches & eclectic entrees in a brick-walled space.
Cool watering hole for custom cocktails, beer & kolaches, plus billiards in the basement.
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Reliable Tavern
3655 Georgia Ave NWCool watering hole for custom cocktails, beer & kolaches, plus billiards in the basement.
A casual watering hole with craft beer, light fare & picnic tables.
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The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NWA casual watering hole with craft beer, light fare & picnic tables.
This chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club morphs into a bar by night serving drinks & snacks.
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Doubles
3118 Georgia Ave NWThis chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club morphs into a bar by night serving drinks & snacks.
Hip, wood-clad bar with pinball machines, jukeboxes & a piano, serving beer by can, bottle & draft.
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Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street NorthwestHip, wood-clad bar with pinball machines, jukeboxes & a piano, serving beer by can, bottle & draft.
Intimate nook with hipster vibe, plying eclectic small plates in a room with zinc bar & large patio.
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Room 11
3234 11th St NWIntimate nook with hipster vibe, plying eclectic small plates in a room with zinc bar & large patio.
Easygoing bar with stained-glass windows & other old-time flourishes, plus open-mike & quiz nights.
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestEasygoing bar with stained-glass windows & other old-time flourishes, plus open-mike & quiz nights.
Sports dominate the screens at this hangout that also hosts live bands & serves beer & bar snacks.
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The Pitch Tavern
4015 Georgia Ave NWSports dominate the screens at this hangout that also hosts live bands & serves beer & bar snacks.
Laid-back haunt pairing inventive cocktails with classic drinks, pub grub & a library in cozy digs.
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Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWLaid-back haunt pairing inventive cocktails with classic drinks, pub grub & a library in cozy digs.
Recently opened with a wide selection of house-maid and other hard ciders. They are also VERY kid friendly with a selection of games and toys to keep them amused.
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Capitol Cider House
3930 Georgia Ave NWRecently opened with a wide selection of house-maid and other hard ciders. They are also VERY kid friendly with a selection of games and toys to keep them amused.
Retro-chic quarters in a sophisticated hotel with a radio station, plus modern dining & lively bars.
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The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWRetro-chic quarters in a sophisticated hotel with a radio station, plus modern dining & lively bars.
Situated in the heart of Washington, DC, Hook Hall is a traditional tavern and event space. It is a place you go to enjoy a cold beer and catch up with friends, or to find the latest epic pop-up experience. It’s a space designed to transform and transition throughout the day.
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Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave NWSituated in the heart of Washington, DC, Hook Hall is a traditional tavern and event space. It is a place you go to enjoy a cold beer and catch up with friends, or to find the latest epic pop-up experience. It’s a space designed to transform and transition throughout the day.
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A "good vibes" neighborhood cocktail bar and wine garden. by Anna Bran-Leis and Carlie Steiner (owner of Pom Pom)
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Dos Mamis
819 Upshur St NW(walking distance)
A "good vibes" neighborhood cocktail bar and wine garden. by Anna Bran-Leis and Carlie Steiner (owner of Pom Pom)
(walking distance)
Craft beers, restaurant and sports bar. Big Tvs, live music, family and dog friendly.
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The Midlands Beer Garden
3333 Georgia Ave NW(walking distance)
Craft beers, restaurant and sports bar. Big Tvs, live music, family and dog friendly.
Arts & Culture
Petworth Neighborhood Library
4200 Kansas Ave NWAn artist and non-profit incubator, performance space, art gallery, theater, dance studio, screening room, youth academy, and center for health, wellness, and community engagement environment for a new generation of change agents who believe in the transformational power of art to affect positive growth in the community. Something for everyone.
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Bloombars
3222 11th St NWAn artist and non-profit incubator, performance space, art gallery, theater, dance studio, screening room, youth academy, and center for health, wellness, and community engagement environment for a new generation of change agents who believe in the transformational power of art to affect positive growth in the community. Something for everyone.
On the lawn of the Petworth Recreation Center (8th and Taylor St.)
Seasonal (May to September) on the last Saturdays of the month. Check their schedule here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PetworthJazzProject/events/?ref=page_internal
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Petworth Recreation Center
801 Taylor St NWOn the lawn of the Petworth Recreation Center (8th and Taylor St.)
Seasonal (May to September) on the last Saturdays of the month. Check their schedule here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PetworthJazzProject/events/?ref=page_internal
Getting Around
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWEssentials
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWMedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St NWChildren's National - Main Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NWYes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWPetworth Cleaners
3903 Georgia Ave NWLighthouse Yoga Center
502 Kennedy St NWYoga District
500 H St NEYoga Heights
3506 Georgia Ave NWWashington Sports Clubs
3100 14th St NWPetworth Fitness
1240 Upshur St NWTrader Joe's
1914 14th St NWSightseeing
President Lincoln's Cottage
140 Rock Creek Church Rd NWSmithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWHillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs. Other highlights are 18th and 19th century French art and one of the country's finest orchid collections.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWHillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs. Other highlights are 18th and 19th century French art and one of the country's finest orchid collections.
Shopping
Willow
4203 Upshur St NWOur local farmers' market. They operate on Saturdays from May through November, 9 am to 1 pm.
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Petworth Market
4148 9th St NWOur local farmers' market. They operate on Saturdays from May through November, 9 am to 1 pm.
Target
3100 14th St NWGarage parking available at Park and 14th St. NW
She Loves Me is a boutique brick-and-mortar flower shop on Upshur Street. They offer a number of services, including flower subscriptions, special event design, and workshops.
She Loves Me
721 8th Street SoutheastShe Loves Me is a boutique brick-and-mortar flower shop on Upshur Street. They offer a number of services, including flower subscriptions, special event design, and workshops.