Guidebook for Northwest Washington
Getting Around
Van Ness-UDC Station
4200 Connecticut Ave NWClosest Metro Station to the house. Ten minute walk.
Tenleytown-AU Station
4501 Wisconsin Ave NWTen minute walk to Metro
Food Scene
Acacia Food & Wine
4340 Connecticut Ave NWMediterranean Bistro with great outdoor patio. Ten minute walk at Metro.
Tesoro
4400 Connecticut Ave NWGreat Italian restaurant with outdoor seating. Ten minute walk at Metro.
Starbucks
4611 Sangamore RdNeighborhood coffee shop.
Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NWEveryone's favorite Mexican restaurant. Ten minute walk.
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NWBest pizza in DC! Ten minute walk.
CAVA
3105 14th St NWCheap Mediterranean mezze with outdoor seating, five minute walk.
Bread Furst
4434 Connecticut Ave NWFabulous bakery and coffee house.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
655 Michigan Ave NEExcellent cheap fast food at Metro.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWExcellent, environmentally friendly fast food.
Guapo's
4515 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat Mexican food and lively atmosphere at Metro
Panera Bread
4459 Willard AveGreat sandwich shop and bakery at Metro.
Ardeo + Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestGreat bar and Spanish tapas.
Excellent sushi and a wide array of pan Asian entrees.
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Spices Asian Restaurant And Sushi Bar
3333 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent sushi and a wide array of pan Asian entrees.
Medium Rare
515 8th St SEExcellent French steak house.
Indique
3512 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent Indian food.
Laredo DC Restaurant
3500 Connecticut Ave NWGreat Mexican food.
Vace Italian Delicatessen
4705 Miller AveAuthentic Italian deli. Take out only.
McDonald's
40 N Glebe RdFast food close to home.
Macon Bistro & Larder
5520 Connecticut Ave NWCharming and authentic French bistro
Excellent fresh seafood and other Greek specialties. Very charming atmosphere with a lively bar next door called the Chvey chase Lounge.
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Parthenon Restaurant & Chevy Chase Lounge
5510 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent fresh seafood and other Greek specialties. Very charming atmosphere with a lively bar next door called the Chvey chase Lounge.
One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. American bistro with a wonderful patio.
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Chef Geoff's
3201 New Mexico Ave NWOne of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. American bistro with a wonderful patio.
Coppi's Organic Restaurant
3321 Connecticut Ave NWOrganic Italian.
Comet Ping Pong
5037 Connecticut Ave NWPizza and ping pong! Very fun place with great craft beer.
BlackSalt
4883 MacArthur Blvd NWExcellent upscale seafood.
Charming, unusual and highly regarded neighborhood restaurant.
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Buck's Fishing & Camping
5031 Connecticut Ave NWCharming, unusual and highly regarded neighborhood restaurant.
Le Chat Noir
4907 Wisconsin Ave NWCharming French bistro.
Charming, family and budget friendly Italian at Metro.
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Maggiano's Little Italy
5333 Wisconsin Ave NWCharming, family and budget friendly Italian at Metro.
Sur La Place
5105 MacArthur Blvd NWGreat Belgian cuisine and beer. Very charming atmosphere.
Masala Art
1101 4th St SWGreat Indian food.
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Great pizza at a great price.
The Cheesecake Factory
5335 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestFamily and budget friendly at Metro.
La Piquette
3714 Macomb St NWVery charming upscale French bistro, ten minute walk.
Raku
7240 Woodmont AveReasonably priced pan Asian, ten minute walk.
Terasol Bistro & Artisan Gallery
5010 Connecticut Ave NWCharming French bistro
Sfoglina
4445 Connecticut Ave NWOutstanding Italian. Very charming atmosphere.
Heritage India
3238 Wisconsin Ave NWQuiet, good service and food.
Outstanding, reasonably priced Indian street food. Famous chef.
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Bindaas Cleveland Park
3309 Connecticut Ave NWOutstanding, reasonably priced Indian street food. Famous chef.
Limited Italian menu but great, authentic food. Old black and white Italian movies are always playing at the bar!
Trattoria al Volo
3417 Connecticut Ave NWLimited Italian menu but great, authentic food. Old black and white Italian movies are always playing at the bar!
Sababa
3311 Connecticut Ave NWCharming and romantic Israeli restaurant
Tino’s Pizzeria
3420 Connecticut Ave NWExcellent if off beat pizza from a famous chef.
Outstanding Afghan cuisine and service. A true neighborhood gem. Often voted best restaurant in DC. Reservations are a must.
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Bistro Aracosia
5100 MacArthur BlvdOutstanding Afghan cuisine and service. A true neighborhood gem. Often voted best restaurant in DC. Reservations are a must.
Fun taco and margarita hot spot. Open late with a great covered patio. Less than a five minute walk from the house.
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Surfside
4200 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestFun taco and margarita hot spot. Open late with a great covered patio. Less than a five minute walk from the house.
Spacious restaurant with 3 season patio. Lots of excellent vegetarian options.
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Silver New American Brasserie
7150 Woodmont AveSpacious restaurant with 3 season patio. Lots of excellent vegetarian options.
Siam House
3520 Connecticut Ave NWSmall Thai restaurant. a local favorite.
Cafe and gourmet market with quality homemade and locally sourced products.
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Little Red Fox
5035 Connecticut Ave NWCafe and gourmet market with quality homemade and locally sourced products.
Sophisticated comfort food in a charming tavern setting.
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Blue 44 Restaurant and Bar
5507 Connecticut Ave NWSophisticated comfort food in a charming tavern setting.
Laliguras
4221-B Connecticut Ave NWSmall, local spot for good Indian and Nepalese food. Close to Van Ness Metro.
Old Europe
2434 Wisconsin Ave NWCharming old school German restaurant.
Essentials
Ernesto's Hairstyling
4301 Connecticut Ave NWHair salon at Metro.
Nail Avenue
4483 Connecticut Ave NWNail salon at Metro.
ZIPS Dry Cleaners
1571 Maryland Ave NEReliable dry cleaners at Metro.
Serenity Day Spas
4000 Wisconsin AveLovely Day Spa. Five minute walk from the house.
Burka's Wine & Spirits
3414 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestLocal wine shop.
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWHigh-end groceries and wine at Metro.
CVS
1418 P St NWLarge pharmacy.
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWNew grocery store with wine bar, bakery and organic choices.
Magruder's
5626 Connecticut Ave NWLong time local supermarket with wine, beer and spirits
Shell
Most reasonably priced gas in the area.
Uptown Market
4465 Connecticut Ave NWGourmet grocery store with a cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Gold's Gym
3910 Wilson BlvdAt Metro.
Avalon Theater
5612 Connecticut Ave NWGreat art house theater with food and a bar.
Very nice playground with a basketball court, a five minute walk from the house. Tennis courts, a soccer field and swimming pool will be available in summer 2021.
Hearst Recreation Center
3999 37th Street NorthwestVery nice playground with a basketball court, a five minute walk from the house. Tennis courts, a soccer field and swimming pool will be available in summer 2021.
Shopping
Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestSmall convenience store.
Yes! Organic Market Cleveland Park
3425 Connecticut Ave NWOrganic foods.
Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave NWUpscale shopping mall at Metro.
Huge inventory, Gourmet cheeses and other food items also available.
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Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits
4339 Connecticut Ave NWHuge inventory, Gourmet cheeses and other food items also available.
Sightseeing
Beautiful structure and gardens with a charming cafe on site, 20 minute walk.
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Washington National Cathedral
Beautiful structure and gardens with a charming cafe on site, 20 minute walk.
Former home of Marjorie Merriweather-Post. Beautiful gardens.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NWFormer home of Marjorie Merriweather-Post. Beautiful gardens.
Parks & Nature
32 miles of hiking and biking trails, picnic and grill areas and horseback riding.
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW32 miles of hiking and biking trails, picnic and grill areas and horseback riding.
Wonderful zoo and park. Great for kids of all ages! And it's free!
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWWonderful zoo and park. Great for kids of all ages! And it's free!
Squirrel Park
3017 Tilden St NWLarge, gated park with lots of shade and grassy areas for picnics.
Great creekside trail just five minutes from the house. It runs between Reno road and Connecticut Ave.
Melvin Hazen Trail
Reservation 630 TrailGreat creekside trail just five minutes from the house. It runs between Reno road and Connecticut Ave.