David and Armando's guidebook

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David and Armando's guidebook

Where to Eat

Chic, lively, Balkan, unlimited brunch on weekends
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SE
134 abantu bendawo batusa
Chic, lively, Balkan, unlimited brunch on weekends
Vegan eats, baked goods, and more
52 abantu bendawo batusa
Fare Well
406 H St NE
52 abantu bendawo batusa
Vegan eats, baked goods, and more
Family restaurant, comfort foods
425 abantu bendawo batusa
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SE
425 abantu bendawo batusa
Family restaurant, comfort foods
Elevated American cuisine
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Lincoln
1110 Vermont Ave NW
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Elevated American cuisine
Upscale southern comforts
23 abantu bendawo batusa
SUCCOTASH
186 Waterfront St
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Upscale southern comforts
DC is famous for its Ethiopian cuisine!
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Enjera Restaurant
549 23rd St S
6 abantu bendawo batusa
DC is famous for its Ethiopian cuisine!
Pricey and worth it
303 abantu bendawo batusa
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE
303 abantu bendawo batusa
Pricey and worth it
Upscale French
512 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW
512 abantu bendawo batusa
Upscale French
Huge menu
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street Northwest
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Huge menu
Quick and delicious Thai.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Thaitanic Restaurant
1326 14th St NW
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Quick and delicious Thai.
Upscale Indian, you must order the palak chat.
104 abantu bendawo batusa
Rasika
633 D St NW
104 abantu bendawo batusa
Upscale Indian, you must order the palak chat.
Our local go-to for tacos and margaritas.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Our local go-to for tacos and margaritas.
Japanese, make sure to reserve in advance. The cauliflower is a huge portion and delicious.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
O-Ku DC
1274 5th St NE
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Japanese, make sure to reserve in advance. The cauliflower is a huge portion and delicious.
Sandwiches, sushi and more. The bar is the best spot.
75 abantu bendawo batusa
The Hamilton
600 14th St NW
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Sandwiches, sushi and more. The bar is the best spot.
Quick, local and tasty.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Taco City DC
1102 8th St SE
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Quick, local and tasty.
Brunch, seafood ... Can't miss.
137 abantu bendawo batusa
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW
137 abantu bendawo batusa
Brunch, seafood ... Can't miss.

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Monuments at night

Walk, bike or scooter ... grab some cupcakes and enjoy on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!
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Graverlly Point

Just north of the DCA Airport, as close as you can get to see planes coming and going. Requires car.
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Escape Rooms

Several options in DC, puzzles to be solved in order to "escape" (no danger!).
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Nightlife

U Street Corridor, H Street Corridor are always busy!
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ALL MUSEUMS if there are Covid restrictions

This changes day by day, but review the Museum's website to see if tickets are needed for specified times.
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Public transit or ride share?

It's hit and miss due to pandemic rollbacks and ongoing construction. We'd recommend ride share services to get there quick.
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Is DC safe?

We have lived in DC for 11+ years and have never had an issue with break-ins, mugging, etc. Having said that, it is still a city and you should keep your wits about you. Keep phones and valuables in your pockets, do not walk anywhere alone, and be generally aware of your surroundings.