Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
OMG... If you're looking for a quick, yet immensely satisfying meal, check this place out. I suggest the Mixed Katsudon or the Sakedon. One note, between 7-9p it's packed. Be prepared to wait.
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Donburi
2438 18th St NWOMG... If you're looking for a quick, yet immensely satisfying meal, check this place out. I suggest the Mixed Katsudon or the Sakedon. One note, between 7-9p it's packed. Be prepared to wait.
Although it's an international chain, this place is great for some grilled chicken!
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Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NEAlthough it's an international chain, this place is great for some grilled chicken!
One of the best restaurants in DC. Not to mention my company designed it! The deviled eggs and jalapeño tater tots are the crowd favorites.
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The Riggsby
1731 New Hampshire Ave NWOne of the best restaurants in DC. Not to mention my company designed it! The deviled eggs and jalapeño tater tots are the crowd favorites.
The BEST cupcake in DC! No contest. Do not go to Georgetown Cupcake; you will be disappointed after eating one at Baked & Wired.
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Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWThe BEST cupcake in DC! No contest. Do not go to Georgetown Cupcake; you will be disappointed after eating one at Baked & Wired.
My favorite place to get a dose of caffeine, read a book, people watch, and experience the diversity of Adams Morgan. I suggest the Frozen Chaipaccino. Oh, did I mention there's also a full bar.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWMy favorite place to get a dose of caffeine, read a book, people watch, and experience the diversity of Adams Morgan. I suggest the Frozen Chaipaccino. Oh, did I mention there's also a full bar.
Great place for all dietary needs. Food is consistently good.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGreat place for all dietary needs. Food is consistently good.
Drinks & Nightlife
DIVE BAR. This spot, open since the 1960's, will serve liquor unlike any other in DC, in squeeze bottles. Bring some cash, and be ready to have a good, drunk time.
Their open Thursday-Saturday from 5 until they decide to go home. Must be nice.
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Dan's Cafe
2315 18th St NWDIVE BAR. This spot, open since the 1960's, will serve liquor unlike any other in DC, in squeeze bottles. Bring some cash, and be ready to have a good, drunk time.
Their open Thursday-Saturday from 5 until they decide to go home. Must be nice.
Speakeasy. Great place for a date. Friday and Saturday nights are packed, be prepared to wait. You'll have some of the most amazing cocktails ever. Don't order off of the menu. Let the bartender be creative.
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the Gibson
2009 14th St NWSpeakeasy. Great place for a date. Friday and Saturday nights are packed, be prepared to wait. You'll have some of the most amazing cocktails ever. Don't order off of the menu. Let the bartender be creative.
Don't be fooled. This spot doesn't grill anything. However, as another dive bar in DC, the most expensive drink on the menu is $9. You'll learn that's cheap. Cash only.
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Raven Grill
3125 Mt Pleasant St NWDon't be fooled. This spot doesn't grill anything. However, as another dive bar in DC, the most expensive drink on the menu is $9. You'll learn that's cheap. Cash only.
Check out their website for upcoming shows and parties. Some of the best and worst times of my life have been here.
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9:30
815 V St NWCheck out their website for upcoming shows and parties. Some of the best and worst times of my life have been here.
Want some great views while sipping a cocktail or beer, go here. Picturesque views to the White House and Monument.
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W Washington D.C.
515 15th St NWWant some great views while sipping a cocktail or beer, go here. Picturesque views to the White House and Monument.
All craft cocktails are $9, but be forewarned, one might be enough.
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All Souls Bar
725 T St NWAll craft cocktails are $9, but be forewarned, one might be enough.
Copycat Co.
1110 H St NEGreat craft cocktail bar.
Parks & Nature
Grab a Capital Bikeshare bike and pedal along the Potomac River, near the airport, and through Old Town Alexandria. While in Old Town, hit up Momo Sushi.
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Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailGrab a Capital Bikeshare bike and pedal along the Potomac River, near the airport, and through Old Town Alexandria. While in Old Town, hit up Momo Sushi.
Hains Point
Nice place to watch airplanes land, smoke, or just chill.
During warm weather seasons, there's a reoccurring event every Sunday called the Drummer Circle. Various residents participate every week in playing various percussion instruments, dancing, and chilling. It's definitely a great place to people watch.
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Iphaki yaseMeridian Hill
W Street NorthwestDuring warm weather seasons, there's a reoccurring event every Sunday called the Drummer Circle. Various residents participate every week in playing various percussion instruments, dancing, and chilling. It's definitely a great place to people watch.
Shopping
M Street and Wisconsin Avenue is the heart of this historic retail district, and home to some great restaurants and shops. A few of my favorites in the area are Fishers, Farmers, and Bakers, Good Stuff Eatery, Moleskine, and Baked and Wired.
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Georgetown
M Street and Wisconsin Avenue is the heart of this historic retail district, and home to some great restaurants and shops. A few of my favorites in the area are Fishers, Farmers, and Bakers, Good Stuff Eatery, Moleskine, and Baked and Wired.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastIt's just close by. Convenience trumps everything.
Getting Around
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
2700 Connecticut Ave NWDupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWU St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station
1240 U St NWColumbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NW