Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveGreat coffee, good food, and good vibe.
Awesome pizza about a ten minute drive from here. Bon Appetit named it best pizza place in America and one of its 50 best restaurants in America in 2017.
175 locals raden deze aan
Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWAwesome pizza about a ten minute drive from here. Bon Appetit named it best pizza place in America and one of its 50 best restaurants in America in 2017.
Good bagels in a great space, from the people behind Timber Pizza.
91 locals raden deze aan
Call Your Mother
3301 Georgia Ave NWGood bagels in a great space, from the people behind Timber Pizza.
A little further away (15 minute drive or so), but worth it! Peaceful cafe by day and amazing restaurant at night. Food is some of the best in the city. It's near the zoo, so would be a good place to go before or after.
56 locals raden deze aan
Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWA little further away (15 minute drive or so), but worth it! Peaceful cafe by day and amazing restaurant at night. Food is some of the best in the city. It's near the zoo, so would be a good place to go before or after.
French wine bar and bistro. Great food, wine, and relaxed but elegant atmosphere. Worth the drive or metro ride!
41 locals raden deze aan
Primrose
3000 12th St NEFrench wine bar and bistro. Great food, wine, and relaxed but elegant atmosphere. Worth the drive or metro ride!
Great seafood, nice vibe. Has a big bar as well, so a good place to grab oysters and beer.
142 locals raden deze aan
Republic
6939 Laurel AveGreat seafood, nice vibe. Has a big bar as well, so a good place to grab oysters and beer.
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NWAmazing Chinese food, great space
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWGreat tacos!
A Takoma Park institution, with good diner food and Korean food.
90 locals raden deze aan
Mark's Kitchen
7006 Carroll AveA Takoma Park institution, with good diner food and Korean food.
Kin Da
6923 Laurel AveGood Thai food, lots of vegetables. Great place to get takeout from.
Parks & Nature
Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
Anacostia Tributary Trail SystemNice paved trail, great for running or walking the dog
Beautiful trails will make you feel like you're hours outside the city. Also a great place to go for a run or walk the dog
584 locals raden deze aan
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWBeautiful trails will make you feel like you're hours outside the city. Also a great place to go for a run or walk the dog
Essentials
Local food co-op, has good deals and all the essentials, plus lots of veggie options
72 locals raden deze aan
Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveLocal food co-op, has good deals and all the essentials, plus lots of veggie options
Great produce, cheese, meat at this year-round farmer's market. Right by Takoma Bev Co and Republic
46 locals raden deze aan
Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveGreat produce, cheese, meat at this year-round farmer's market. Right by Takoma Bev Co and Republic
Everything Else
Yoga District - Petworth
3905 Georgia Ave NWGreat yoga studio with reasonable prices.
Fourteen tables, no frills, no music, just pure ping pong! Across the street from 3 Sheets Brewery.
Washington D.C. Table Tennis
6403 Chillum Pl NWFourteen tables, no frills, no music, just pure ping pong! Across the street from 3 Sheets Brewery.
Getting Around
Fort Totten station
550 Galloway St NECapital Bikeshare 3rd St & Riggs Rd NE
Great way to get around the city
Drinks & Nightlife
Room 11
3234 11th St NWGreat, quiet place, good wine, good food
Just a couple blocks away, this is a great place to go to play games, throw darts, and have a beer
23 locals raden deze aan
Hellbender Brewing Company
5788 2nd St NEJust a couple blocks away, this is a great place to go to play games, throw darts, and have a beer
One of the best breweries in the city, and only a 10-15 minute walk from the house.
41 locals raden deze aan
3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWOne of the best breweries in the city, and only a 10-15 minute walk from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best theaters in DC - there is always something good showing here. It's on 14th Street, which also has amazing restaurants. Try Le Diplomat!
109 locals raden deze aan
Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NWOne of the best theaters in DC - there is always something good showing here. It's on 14th Street, which also has amazing restaurants. Try Le Diplomat!