Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NW On the larger side for a Trader Joe's, it has all the essential groceries.
CVS
645 H St NENearby CVS for necessities. Open from 8am to 10pm.
Food Scene
The Wydown Coffee Bar
1924 14th St NWThey have the best scones we've ever had.
Great for a fairly priced brunch/lunch. Frequently hosts community poets and presentations.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWGreat for a fairly priced brunch/lunch. Frequently hosts community poets and presentations.
DC Noodles
1412 U St NWAwesome noodles (Pad Thai/Pad See Ew) and a good price.
Go here for the freshly made Pop-Tarts and deserts! They're also well known for their breakfast served all day. The lunch/dinner menu is hit or miss.
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGo here for the freshly made Pop-Tarts and deserts! They're also well known for their breakfast served all day. The lunch/dinner menu is hit or miss.
Ice Cream Jubilee
301 Water St SEAccording to Yelp, it's the best ice creams shop in DC, and we'd agree!
Lupo Verde
1401 T St NWHigher-end Italian restaurant.
Very popular and romantic French brasserie. Make sure you make a reservation beforehand on Open Table; the wait can be quite long otherwise.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWVery popular and romantic French brasserie. Make sure you make a reservation beforehand on Open Table; the wait can be quite long otherwise.
Drinks & Nightlife
Though it can get a little crowded late at night (true of most U St bars), it's more tame during the early evening and is a great place to grab a quiet drink.
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The Fainting Goat
1330 U St NWThough it can get a little crowded late at night (true of most U St bars), it's more tame during the early evening and is a great place to grab a quiet drink.
Compass Rose
1346 T St NWInternational tapas/small plates. Has a fun "golden age of travel" theme.
Speakeasy that's a bit on the pricey side, but it's a great place to start the night with a drink or two. Entrance is on 14th/S, on the S St side. Look for the discrete sign pointing you to the basement bar's entrance.
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2 Birds 1 Stone
1800 14th Street NorthwestSpeakeasy that's a bit on the pricey side, but it's a great place to start the night with a drink or two. Entrance is on 14th/S, on the S St side. Look for the discrete sign pointing you to the basement bar's entrance.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWPopular music venue with several bars and stages inside.
U Street Music Hall
Major music venue featuring high-profile artists.
Parks & Nature
Best dog park in the area. Very clean and fenced-in, it has plenty of space to run around.
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S Street Dog Park
Best dog park in the area. Very clean and fenced-in, it has plenty of space to run around.
Arts & Culture
African American Civil War Museum
1925 Vermont Ave NWLittle-known museum that's extremely interesting.