Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great affordable Italian food and the best outdoor patio for people watching!
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Dupont Italian Kitchen
1637 17th St NWGreat affordable Italian food and the best outdoor patio for people watching!
Mission Dupont Circle
1606 20th St NWGreat Mexican food!
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWClosest Starbucks, but feel free to use k-cups in my kitchen!
Definitely check out this bookstore when you walk around Dupont Circle! There's also a cafe – great lunch spot!
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Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWDefinitely check out this bookstore when you walk around Dupont Circle! There's also a cafe – great lunch spot!
An amazing seafood restaurant, consistently rated one of the best brunch spots in DC!
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Hanks on the HIll
1624 Q Street NorthwestAn amazing seafood restaurant, consistently rated one of the best brunch spots in DC!
Famous place to grab a delicious chili dog or half-smoke!
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWFamous place to grab a delicious chili dog or half-smoke!
Great Asian fusion, be sure to order a thai tea!! Grub hub orders always arrives within 20 minutes!!
Wok and Roll
Great Asian fusion, be sure to order a thai tea!! Grub hub orders always arrives within 20 minutes!!
This place serves local food truck cuisine from around the world – the Puerto Rican plantains and Georgian bread are my favorites!!
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Compass Rose
1346 T St NWThis place serves local food truck cuisine from around the world – the Puerto Rican plantains and Georgian bread are my favorites!!
A favorite happy hour location – make sure to order the bacon-wrapped dates!
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Drafting Table
1529 14th St NWA favorite happy hour location – make sure to order the bacon-wrapped dates!
Great food, retro vibe. Best burgers in DC and amazing alcoholic milkshakes!
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEGreat food, retro vibe. Best burgers in DC and amazing alcoholic milkshakes!
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWGreat French Bistro!
Named one of the top outdoor dining options in the District! Good food and a very impressive whiskey menu.
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Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWNamed one of the top outdoor dining options in the District! Good food and a very impressive whiskey menu.
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Avenue NorthwestUpscale organic menu, the Obamas have eaten here!
Floriana
1602 17th St NWSlightly more upscale Italian option with cute outdoor space!
Tryst
2459 18th St NWA cute little coffee shop that locals love!
Cork Wine Bar & Market
1805 14th St NWCute wine bar on 14th St!
Parks & Nature
S Street Dog Park
A place for your puppy to play, less than a 5 minute walk!
Check out this hidden gem if you're walking around Dupont near the embassies!
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Spanish Steps
1725 22nd St NWCheck out this hidden gem if you're walking around Dupont near the embassies!
Take a stroll through a gorgeous park!! And check out the drum circle on Sundays. Definitely a place to bring a book and spend some time people watching.
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Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestTake a stroll through a gorgeous park!! And check out the drum circle on Sundays. Definitely a place to bring a book and spend some time people watching.
Essentials
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdConveniently located grocery store
Rosebud Liquor
1711 17th St NWSolid selection of beer and wine, just steps from my building.
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWSpeaks for itself :)
Bethesda Bagels
4819 Bethesda AveClosest thing to a NYC bagel you'll find in DC.
Swift Cleaners
1700 R St NWClosest dry cleaners
Everything Else
Policy Restaurant & Lounge
1904 14th St NWLovely brunch spot!
9:30
815 V St NWGreat concert venue, a reasonable walk or quick uber ride away!
Shopping
Cute place to find nice DC themed gifts like puzzles, coffee mugs, postcards – the types of souvenirs you won't find at street vendors.
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Tabletop
1608 20th St NWCute place to find nice DC themed gifts like puzzles, coffee mugs, postcards – the types of souvenirs you won't find at street vendors.
Don't let the name deter you, this is great Indian / Middle Eastern fusion!
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Sacrificial Lamb Kabobs & Wraps
1704 R St NWDon't let the name deter you, this is great Indian / Middle Eastern fusion!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Charley
1825 18th St NWA great place to grab a happy hour drink!
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWA great brunch spot with lots of local flare!
Getting Around
Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWRed line on the metro
Cardozo Metro Stop station
Yellow/Green line on the metro