Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Pilar
1833 14th St NWEnjoy a great neighborhood bar with a Spanish vibe.
Romantic place for hand crafted spirits and unique cocktails. Has a speakeasy vibe.
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the Gibson
2009 14th St NWRomantic place for hand crafted spirits and unique cocktails. Has a speakeasy vibe.
Wonderful seafood restaurant that is also reasonably priced.
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Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestWonderful seafood restaurant that is also reasonably priced.
Floriana
1602 17th St NWGreat for homecooked Italian fare.
Food Scene
Masa 14
1825 14th St NWThe best boozy brunch in town!
My favorite pizza place in all of DC plus a great selection of beers.
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matchbox
521 8th St SEMy favorite pizza place in all of DC plus a great selection of beers.
Great scene on Saturday night. Has indoor bocce ball upstairs.
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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWGreat scene on Saturday night. Has indoor bocce ball upstairs.
Best Mexican food in DC and very reasonably priced. Also has valet parking.
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Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWBest Mexican food in DC and very reasonably priced. Also has valet parking.
Favorite Thai food in DC. Also provides free delivery to my apartment (super fast service).
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Regent Thai Cuisine
1910 18th St NWFavorite Thai food in DC. Also provides free delivery to my apartment (super fast service).
Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWDelicious sushi, authentic Japanese fare.
Agora
1527 17th St NWFabulous Greek food at an affordable price.
Level One
1639 R St NWThis trendy gay bar/club offers delicious brunch.
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWThis is the closest Starbucks to my apartment.
Great coffee and crepes for a quick and cheap breakfast.
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Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes
1736 14th St NWGreat coffee and crepes for a quick and cheap breakfast.
Fabulous new restaurant, with American fare and a great wine selection.
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Table
903 N Street NorthwestFabulous new restaurant, with American fare and a great wine selection.
Shopping
Cork Wine Bar & Market
1805 14th St NWGreat wine bar and small plates.
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEConsidered the best coffee in DC.
Everything Else
Great grocery store with cheap hot food bar for a quick meal. Beware of long lines, however.
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Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWGreat grocery store with cheap hot food bar for a quick meal. Beware of long lines, however.
Easiest way to get to my apartment from Union Station. Note that the metro runs slowly on weekends, so always check www.wmata.com for updates.
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Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWEasiest way to get to my apartment from Union Station. Note that the metro runs slowly on weekends, so always check www.wmata.com for updates.
Closest and cheapest grocery store. Produce is fresher at Whole Foods at P between 15th and 14th Street.
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Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdClosest and cheapest grocery store. Produce is fresher at Whole Foods at P between 15th and 14th Street.
CVS
645 H St NEClosest pharmacy to my apartment.
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th Street NorthwestGreat dance/lounge spot in Dupont Circle.
Great, affordable yoga studio to get your workout on while on vacation.
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Yoga District
500 H St NEGreat, affordable yoga studio to get your workout on while on vacation.