Guidebook for Takoma Park
Food Scene
Capital City Confectionery
7071 Carroll AvenueInternet friendly. Neighborhood atmosphere.
Vegetarian, Korean, American, local scene
The owner donates a lot to the community.
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Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveVegetarian, Korean, American, local scene
The owner donates a lot to the community.
La Mano Coffee Bar
304 Carroll Street NorthwestOven fired pizza, wine, outdoor cafe. Family oriented. Can be loud sometimes.
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Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveOven fired pizza, wine, outdoor cafe. Family oriented. Can be loud sometimes.
Republic
6939 Laurel AveSeafood, bar, a bit on the pricey side.
Goldberg's New York Bagels
9328 Georgia AveThey have the best kosher bagels around!
Nando's
924 Ellsworth DrGood food for good price. Get a booth to feel like you have a private space to talk.
Bibim
923 Sligo AvenueKorean cuisine
Good prices though probably not "authentic" Italian. Two TV's are playing the whole time. You either like that or you don't :)
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Italian Kitchen
1110 U St NWGood prices though probably not "authentic" Italian. Two TV's are playing the whole time. You either like that or you don't :)
LEBTAV
8535 Fenton StGreat med food at good prices. Get a mezza platter!
Great fresh baked breads and pastries. Good place to sit with coffee, a scone or muffin and your laptop. Good, fat sandwiches on good, fat fresh bread.
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Spring Mill Bread Company
7300 Carroll AveGreat fresh baked breads and pastries. Good place to sit with coffee, a scone or muffin and your laptop. Good, fat sandwiches on good, fat fresh bread.
In my opinion, the best Thai restaurant in TP/SS. They have a good lunch deal as well!
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Kao Thai Restaurant
8650 Colesville RdIn my opinion, the best Thai restaurant in TP/SS. They have a good lunch deal as well!
Every Sunday from 10-2. Flowers, eggs, baked goods, fruit and vegetables.
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Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveEvery Sunday from 10-2. Flowers, eggs, baked goods, fruit and vegetables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWThey take care of their employees.
Entertainment & Activities
RhizomeDC
6950 Maple St NWEclectic programs
Regal Majestic Stadium 20 and IMAX
900 Ellsworth DrFestivals from Caribbean to Korean, from Environmental to Sci Fi, from African to EU'n :) Sometimes directors or actors are in attendance. Known for its renovated Art Deco appearance. I used to go to the theater as a kid, now it's really beautiful.
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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville RoadFestivals from Caribbean to Korean, from Environmental to Sci Fi, from African to EU'n :) Sometimes directors or actors are in attendance. Known for its renovated Art Deco appearance. I used to go to the theater as a kid, now it's really beautiful.
Getting Around
Capital Bikeshare
There's a location near the Metro as well as the library.
Philadelphia Ave & Holly Ave station
F4 bus stop to Silver Spring for AIRP, shopping and nightlife
Parks & Nature
Fort Stevens
6001 13th St NWCivil War fort
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
5200 Glover Rd NWThey have a planetarium and many nature talks.
It goes all the way through Takoma Park as well. You can access it easily via Piney Branch Road. Careful during dawn or dusky times.
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Sligo Creek Park
15131 Anacostia Tributary Trail SystemIt goes all the way through Takoma Park as well. You can access it easily via Piney Branch Road. Careful during dawn or dusky times.
Arts & Culture
Hands down best bookstore in DC with author events almost daily. You may bump into someone famous at the podium or in the audience.
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Politics and Prose Bookstore
5015 Connecticut Ave NWHands down best bookstore in DC with author events almost daily. You may bump into someone famous at the podium or in the audience.
Shopping
Tabletop
1608 20th St NWGreat gift store.