Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Dinner spot in the newly-opened Line Hotel. This restaurant's fashionable scene matches it amazing locally-sourced food. Reservations are hard to come by, but the bar area accepts walk ins.
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A Rake's Progress
1770 Euclid St NWDinner spot in the newly-opened Line Hotel. This restaurant's fashionable scene matches it amazing locally-sourced food. Reservations are hard to come by, but the bar area accepts walk ins.
Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWLow lighting, great vibes, and great Afghani food.
A secret cafe underground. They regularly host yoga sessions and pop up shops. Located at: "La Pop," basement level of Lapis Bistro.
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Sweet Science Coffee
35 N Street NortheastA secret cafe underground. They regularly host yoga sessions and pop up shops. Located at: "La Pop," basement level of Lapis Bistro.
Great food, energetic atmosphere. Try the beef bourguignon and crispy kale and burrata salad!
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Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NWGreat food, energetic atmosphere. Try the beef bourguignon and crispy kale and burrata salad!
Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWMichelin Star restaurant
Worth the trip to Blagden Alley! Usually booked, but have a drink at the Colombia Room or The Dabney Cellar while you wait. Order all the things!
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The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWWorth the trip to Blagden Alley! Usually booked, but have a drink at the Colombia Room or The Dabney Cellar while you wait. Order all the things!
They do not take reservations, so patrons show up early to snag a seat. Put your name down, then head to Ruta del Vino for a pre-dinner drink. Worth it! Try the fried chicken.
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Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestThey do not take reservations, so patrons show up early to snag a seat. Put your name down, then head to Ruta del Vino for a pre-dinner drink. Worth it! Try the fried chicken.
People start lining up around 4:30 pm to sign up for a dinner reservation (day of). This prix fixe Thai meal is spicy!
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Little Serow
1511 17th St NWPeople start lining up around 4:30 pm to sign up for a dinner reservation (day of). This prix fixe Thai meal is spicy!
All-Purpose Shaw
1250 9th St NWBecause, pizza!
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWA must for brunch!
If you have the time, it's worth the long wait in line. They don't take reservations, but there are several nearby bars. You and your friends can alternate standing in line and grabbing a drink at neighboring "Little Pearl."
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEIf you have the time, it's worth the long wait in line. They don't take reservations, but there are several nearby bars. You and your friends can alternate standing in line and grabbing a drink at neighboring "Little Pearl."
Come here for happy hour- Ramen & cheap cocktails! I order the Chaplin A.S.S. -spicy.
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Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestCome here for happy hour- Ramen & cheap cocktails! I order the Chaplin A.S.S. -spicy.
For your ramen fix 2 minutes away from the apartment. It's always busy here.
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Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NWFor your ramen fix 2 minutes away from the apartment. It's always busy here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brothers And Sisters
Stunning people, exceptional drinks
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWWhiskey library!
Try to get a seat indoors! Or, if you up for spending $$ on a tasting flight, make a reservation in advance.
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Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWTry to get a seat indoors! Or, if you up for spending $$ on a tasting flight, make a reservation in advance.
The Dabney Cellar
1222 9th St NWHave pre-dinner drinks here!
SEASONAL POP UP BAR open March 1 through April 29. Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12:30 AM and Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 1:30 AM.
Cherry Blossom PUB
1841 7th Street NorthwestSEASONAL POP UP BAR open March 1 through April 29. Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12:30 AM and Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 1:30 AM.
2 Birds 1 Stone
1800 14th Street NorthwestSmall bar underground, hard to find, but worth the effort.
Speakeasy with no sign, door is right next to Marvin. Make reservations.
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the Gibson
2009 14th St NWSpeakeasy with no sign, door is right next to Marvin. Make reservations.
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NW"A scene," and very busy, but fun.
Cheap wine during happy hour, 3 min from the apt! You can get a jug of wine (12 glasses) for 1./2 M-F from 5-7pm.
Jug & Table
2446 18th St NWCheap wine during happy hour, 3 min from the apt! You can get a jug of wine (12 glasses) for 1./2 M-F from 5-7pm.
Maxwell Park
1336 9th St NWCool wine bar that showcases different wines each month.
barmini by José Andrés
501 9th St NWAn experience (an expensive one at that)!
Dram & Grain
2007 18th St NWSecret bar hidden within a bar (Jack Rose).
Shopping
Urban Dwell
1837 Columbia Rd NWFind DC political books, and other neat items here
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWVery cute shop with very cute etsy-esque goods.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street Northeast3 min walk from the apartment
Entertainment & Activities
District Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWLots of shops and restaurants here with a view!
Arts & Culture
Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestSensory art experience with SEASONAL displays