Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWDelicious and cozy!
Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGreat atmosphere!
Ruta del Vino
800 Upshur Street Northwestwonderful food, great service!
Slim's Diner
4201 Georgia Ave NWWho doesn't love a diner?!
Perfect for an easy eat outside. Fast, affordable. Pet-friendly.
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El Torogoz Restaurant
4231 9th St NWPerfect for an easy eat outside. Fast, affordable. Pet-friendly.
Straw Stick & Brick Delicatessen
Best sandwiches in DC! They're BIG!
Good Ethiopian, quick service. Always friendly!
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Shashemene Ethiopian Restaurant
1909 9th St NWGood Ethiopian, quick service. Always friendly!
Slash Run
201 Upshur St NWGreat tots. Great burgers, funky scene.
Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NWOur favorite Thai place ---- try the egg plant!
Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue NorthwestComfort food!
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWBest coffee in the neighborhood!
Little Coco's
3907 14th St NWBest Italian in the 'hood!
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NWAnother great pizza place!
The Pitch Tavern
4015 Georgia Ave NWNeighborhood sports bar
"Light-filled, mellow room for riffs on Japanese & Asian fare, including sushi & artisan cocktails." $$
Haven't been yet -- it's new -- but the buzz is good!
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Himitsu
828 Upshur Street Northwest"Light-filled, mellow room for riffs on Japanese & Asian fare, including sushi & artisan cocktails." $$
Haven't been yet -- it's new -- but the buzz is good!
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWVery tasty Loatian in a great part of DC!
The Airedale DC
3605 14th St NWFun spot. Great drinks and food. Thumbs up all around!
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWFAVORITE brunch spot. Great crunch breakfast potatoes!
Bad Saint Is the #2 Best New Restaurant in America 2016! A cozy, transporting enclave specializing in Filipino dishes, cocktails & culture. Show up early to get a seat.
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Bad Saint
3226 11th St NWBad Saint Is the #2 Best New Restaurant in America 2016! A cozy, transporting enclave specializing in Filipino dishes, cocktails & culture. Show up early to get a seat.
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWAnother great pizza place!
Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWLegit.
Swampoodle
5501 14th Street NorthwestGood outdoor option. Solid for brunch or burgers.
Cozy Caribbean eatery with a full bar doles out Jamaican classics in a vibrantly hued setup.
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Sandovan Restaurant & Lounge
4809 Georgia Ave NWCozy Caribbean eatery with a full bar doles out Jamaican classics in a vibrantly hued setup.
I've been told this is the BEST Popeyes in DC. By a reputable source.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
634 Rhode Island Ave NEI've been told this is the BEST Popeyes in DC. By a reputable source.
Kenny's Carry Out
5427 5th St NWSurprisingly decent carry-out Chinese!
Taqueria Distrito Federal
805 Kennedy St NWNo frills taqueria, inexpensive and tasty.
Reliable, American. Across the street from the bus depot, where all the buses sleep when not in use :)
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The Highlands
4706 14th Street NorthwestReliable, American. Across the street from the bus depot, where all the buses sleep when not in use :)
Smokey's
4714 14th St NWMean breakfast.
Relaxed neighborhood counter-serve spot for soul food, Caribbean dishes & breakfast. Well-reviewed.
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Andrene's
308 Kennedy St NWRelaxed neighborhood counter-serve spot for soul food, Caribbean dishes & breakfast. Well-reviewed.
Entertainment & Activities
Upshur Outdoor Pool
4300 Arkansas Ave NWPool and adjacent dog park!
Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll AveFavorite Yoga Studio! Also a location in Silver Spring.
Great arts theater. Always interesting showings!
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadGreat arts theater. Always interesting showings!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street NorthwestDive bar w pin ball, next door to another good bet. Reliable!
Red Derby
3718 14th St NWReliable bar. Not too fussy.
DC Reynolds
Reliably fun. Easy. Good Taco Tuesday :)
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdBest beer list in the hood. Great sours.
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWEasy to access, beautiful. Full of variety!
Upshur Park
4300 Arkansas Ave NWFor those of you traveling with puppies!
Doesn't get old! Free and a nice outdoor stroll.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWDoesn't get old! Free and a nice outdoor stroll.
Essentials
This is one of our go-to spots for a quick grocery run. A bit pricey if you're loading up on good. Interesting selection including basics.
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Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWThis is one of our go-to spots for a quick grocery run. A bit pricey if you're loading up on good. Interesting selection including basics.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWBest bet for big grocery run
Three Way Liquor Store
4823 Georgia Ave NWLiquor store at the corner -- in case you need a cold one, fast.
Getting Around
Georgia Ave-Petworth Station
3700 Georgia Ave NWGreen and yellow line
Fort Totten station
550 Galloway St NERedline metro
Shopping
Usually has fun clothes and jewelry, plus some local crafts and baby goods
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Willow
4203 Upshur St NWUsually has fun clothes and jewelry, plus some local crafts and baby goods
Upshur Street Books
843 Upshur St NWGreat place to browse!
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWIf you need a big box store while here.