Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Luke's Lobster Georgetown
1211 Potomac St NWPretty Solid Lobsta' roll here.
This is the best Thai Restaurant in the city, period. Your host has been eating here for over 10 years and some of the top chef's in the city eat here (secretly) regularly. It's worth the Uber drive over. Ask Curt or Ayman what to order.
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Thai Square
3217 Columbia PikeThis is the best Thai Restaurant in the city, period. Your host has been eating here for over 10 years and some of the top chef's in the city eat here (secretly) regularly. It's worth the Uber drive over. Ask Curt or Ayman what to order.
Your best option to get some groceries. It's expensive so if you are on a budget, head up the "social" Safeway.
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Dean & DeLuca
3276 M St NWYour best option to get some groceries. It's expensive so if you are on a budget, head up the "social" Safeway.
Amazing small plates and drinks. You will feel like you are in Europe. Awesome date spot and puts you right in the heart of the 14th Street scene.
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Estadio
1520 14th St NWAmazing small plates and drinks. You will feel like you are in Europe. Awesome date spot and puts you right in the heart of the 14th Street scene.
Amazingly consistent French restaurant by the king of Philly restaurants, Steven Starr. This restaurant is the highest grossing restaurant in the city on a square footage basis and your host loves it. I'm close w the sommelier and can always try to get you in if it's busy. No promises.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWAmazingly consistent French restaurant by the king of Philly restaurants, Steven Starr. This restaurant is the highest grossing restaurant in the city on a square footage basis and your host loves it. I'm close w the sommelier and can always try to get you in if it's busy. No promises.
Off the beaten path but super authentic chinese food on the cheap. Diced chili pepper chicken is Curt's favorite.
Hong Kong Palace
6387 Seven Corners CenterOff the beaten path but super authentic chinese food on the cheap. Diced chili pepper chicken is Curt's favorite.
Best peruvian chicken you will ever eat. It's on my regular rotation. Was a secret until Anthony Bourdaine visited for his show.
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El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StBest peruvian chicken you will ever eat. It's on my regular rotation. Was a secret until Anthony Bourdaine visited for his show.
Great menu and very European. Salads and dessert are excellent. Perfect on a nice day as you can sit outside. Somewhat pricey.
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Leopold's Kafe Restaurant
3315 Canal St NWGreat menu and very European. Salads and dessert are excellent. Perfect on a nice day as you can sit outside. Somewhat pricey.
This is 20 paces from our house and has the best margaritas in the city. Pretty darn good food, as well.
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El Centro
1218 Wisconsin Ave NWThis is 20 paces from our house and has the best margaritas in the city. Pretty darn good food, as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
3rd Generation owner Billy Martin has kept this a locals hangout despite being in the middle of all the Georgetown growth and commercialism. Tell em Curt sent you. It's DC's version of Cheer's. Interesting old school menu and 10 steps from our house.
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Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW3rd Generation owner Billy Martin has kept this a locals hangout despite being in the middle of all the Georgetown growth and commercialism. Tell em Curt sent you. It's DC's version of Cheer's. Interesting old school menu and 10 steps from our house.
This is one of the best beer gardens in the city. If you love German beer and a good vibe, this is your spot.
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Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWThis is one of the best beer gardens in the city. If you love German beer and a good vibe, this is your spot.
Arts & Culture
A must see on your visit. My best insiders tip is that there is a free performance every single night at 6PM. You can buy food and cocktails during the performance. This is a great date spot, family spot and cool to go alone. Awesome cafeteria on the rooftop with sweeping views of the city.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWA must see on your visit. My best insiders tip is that there is a free performance every single night at 6PM. You can buy food and cocktails during the performance. This is a great date spot, family spot and cool to go alone. Awesome cafeteria on the rooftop with sweeping views of the city.
Everything Else
My favorite place to buy wine and spirits. Say hello to Steve, Josh and Gabe, they run a tight ship but know their stuff. Tons of rare liquors and great selection of wine. Steve is a friend so say hello from Curt and he might give a discount.
Potomac Wines & Spirits
3100 M St NWMy favorite place to buy wine and spirits. Say hello to Steve, Josh and Gabe, they run a tight ship but know their stuff. Tons of rare liquors and great selection of wine. Steve is a friend so say hello from Curt and he might give a discount.