Food Scene
Delicious coffee, snacks and pops, with great people spotting. Cult following.
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Pleasant Pops
1781 Florida Ave NWDelicious coffee, snacks and pops, with great people spotting. Cult following.
L'Enfant Cafe-Bar
2000 18th Street NorthwestColorful owners and excellent people watching.
Belgian crepes, beers, snacks. Very good for brunch. Outdoor seating.
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Locolat Café
1781 Florida Ave NWBelgian crepes, beers, snacks. Very good for brunch. Outdoor seating.
If you've never tried Eritrean food, try this. Good for vegetarians and vegans. Honey wine if they have it is well worth asking about.
Dahlak Restaurant
1771 U Street NorthwestIf you've never tried Eritrean food, try this. Good for vegetarians and vegans. Honey wine if they have it is well worth asking about.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent food and cocktails. Try the figs and remember it's halfpriced on Mondays.
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Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWExcellent food and cocktails. Try the figs and remember it's halfpriced on Mondays.
Everything Else
Local gym. Predominantly gay. Offers day passes and potential access to rooftop pool.
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VIDA Fitness U Street
1612 U St NWLocal gym. Predominantly gay. Offers day passes and potential access to rooftop pool.
Best local manicure-pedicure outfit. Fast and attentive service. Not the cheapest in the area but good value.
Q-West Nails
1919 18th St NWBest local manicure-pedicure outfit. Fast and attentive service. Not the cheapest in the area but good value.
Essentials
Brand new. Don't panic at the lines; they move fast. Excellent for snacks, picnics, basics, samples..
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Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWBrand new. Don't panic at the lines; they move fast. Excellent for snacks, picnics, basics, samples..
Another grocery option, with well priced staples and a pharmacy.
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Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastAnother grocery option, with well priced staples and a pharmacy.
Shopping
De Vinos
2001 18th St NWWine here. Two for $20 selection often has some real gems.
CakeLove (Warehouse)
4940 Eisenhower AveThe original cupcake store of local obsession.