Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Bistro La Bonne
2436 14th Street NorthwestGreat happy hour deal: mussels, fries, and a beer for $15!
Don't be deterred by the fact that this sandwich shop is inside a gas station: the sandwiches are incredibly good. I particularly recommend the Chivito sandwich and the eggplant fries.
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Fast Gourmet
Don't be deterred by the fact that this sandwich shop is inside a gas station: the sandwiches are incredibly good. I particularly recommend the Chivito sandwich and the eggplant fries.
Great place for German beer. There are a lot of rules that keep the vibe mellow: no standing, no talking loud, etc.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Saloon
1205 U St NWGreat place for German beer. There are a lot of rules that keep the vibe mellow: no standing, no talking loud, etc.
Pica Taco
1406 Florida Ave NWGreat, authentic Mexican tacos.
Good cocktails and good food. They recently added a second floor with an outdoor patio.
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Bar Pilar
1833 14th St NWGood cocktails and good food. They recently added a second floor with an outdoor patio.
This place only has outdoor seating, and it gets pretty crowded. The barbecue is great, and they have a good beer selection too.
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garden district
1801 14th St NWThis place only has outdoor seating, and it gets pretty crowded. The barbecue is great, and they have a good beer selection too.
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEFantastic sandwiches
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOne of the few local coffee shops in this area.
I often go here for a late night nutella-and-banana crepe.
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Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes
1736 14th St NWI often go here for a late night nutella-and-banana crepe.
Etete
1942 9th St NWDelicious Ethiopian food with a nice atmosphere.
Shopping
CVS
645 H St NEJust a block away; convenient if you need to pick up anything.
Essentials
Small but convenient grocery store, very close by.
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWSmall but convenient grocery store, very close by.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWGood cocktails and good food.
This place is hipster central, but both the barbecue and the beer selection are great.
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American Ice Company
917 V St NWThis place is hipster central, but both the barbecue and the beer selection are great.
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St NWGreat beer in a great bar.
Huge beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders. The vibe downstairs is kinda lame (lots of big-screen TVs), but the main floor is nice.
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Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdHuge beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders. The vibe downstairs is kinda lame (lots of big-screen TVs), but the main floor is nice.