Guidebook for Washington, DC
Food Scene
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWUpscale french bistro
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NW
Pappe
1317 14th St NWLogan Tavern
1423 P St NWNeighborhood staple
Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th Street NorthwestVery good neighborhood Italian food
Drinks & Nightlife
Trade
1410 14th St NWNewest gay bar in the neighborhood
Number Nine
1435 P St NWBlack Jack
1612 14th St NWTilt
1612 14th St NWLeft Door
1345 S St NWArts & Culture
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWAlways a great place to go.
President & First Ladies portraits part of the permanent collection.
365 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
President & First Ladies portraits part of the permanent collection.
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestWonderful exhibits with an outdoor sculpture garden
Parks & Nature
National Zoo Drive Northwest
National Zoo Drive NorthwestOne of the best zoos in the country
Beer Garden
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWOutdoor beer garden with food
garden district
1801 14th St NWIntimate space with good BBQ
Wharf Area
Food, nightlife and culture in the revitalized Maine Ave waterfront neighborhood
Del Mar de Fabio Trabocchi
791 Wharf St SWUpscale dining at the new DC Wharf
The Anthem
901 Wharf St SWMusical Performances
GORDON RAMSAY HELL'S KITCHEN
New upscale dining
Hank's Oyster Bar
Good seafood
Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Wharf)
1150 Maine Ave SWSmall but very good food and friendly staff
Rubell Museum DC
Small new private art museum four blocks from waterfront