Guidebook for Washington

Rachel
Guidebook for Washington

Essentials

This is a mile walk from the apartment--and a great full-service grocery store.
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NW
855 locals recommend
This is a mile walk from the apartment--and a great full-service grocery store.
Just a few blocks from the apartment, this market has all of the essentials--plus more! A little more expensive than Safeway, but really convenient.
15 locals recommend
Manhattan Market
2647 Connecticut Ave NW
15 locals recommend
Just a few blocks from the apartment, this market has all of the essentials--plus more! A little more expensive than Safeway, but really convenient.

Everything Else

One of the best liquor stores in town! Sherry's has an amazing selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
7 locals recommend
Sherry's Wine & Spirits
2627 Connecticut Ave NW
7 locals recommend
One of the best liquor stores in town! Sherry's has an amazing selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
Farmers Market open Sundays until 1pm. This is a huge market, with lots of vendors selling produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, etc. Great people watching too!
FRESHFARM Markets
1319 18th Street Northwest
Farmers Market open Sundays until 1pm. This is a huge market, with lots of vendors selling produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, etc. Great people watching too!
Sugar Magnolia. Handmade ice cream sandwiches.
3417 Connecticut Ave NW
Sugar Magnolia. Handmade ice cream sandwiches.
Yoga studio + group fitness courses. Walk-ins welcome.
10 locals recommend
Stroga
1808 Adams Mill Rd NW
10 locals recommend
Yoga studio + group fitness courses. Walk-ins welcome.

Food Scene

The closest Starbucks to the apartment.
466 locals recommend
Starbucks
3100 14th St NW
466 locals recommend
The closest Starbucks to the apartment.
This neighborhood spot is incredibly popular for weekend brunch. Expect a wait, but enjoy the outside seating and solid food.
51 locals recommend
Open City
2331 Calvert St NW
51 locals recommend
This neighborhood spot is incredibly popular for weekend brunch. Expect a wait, but enjoy the outside seating and solid food.
Delicious crab--just expect to get messy! $1 beers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
15 locals recommend
Hot N Juicy Crawfish
2651 Connecticut Ave NW
15 locals recommend
Delicious crab--just expect to get messy! $1 beers on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
My favorite fajitas in town!
40 locals recommend
Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW
40 locals recommend
My favorite fajitas in town!
AMAZING Neopolitan pizza, formally certified by the Italian government. Easy enough to stroll up here on a warm evening.
54 locals recommend
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NW
54 locals recommend
AMAZING Neopolitan pizza, formally certified by the Italian government. Easy enough to stroll up here on a warm evening.
No reservations, and doors open at 6:30pm to the first 40 people in line. HUGE portions of delicious pasta. Cash only. Rules are strict, but worth the hassle. Plan to get in line by 5:45.
13 locals recommend
Pasta Mia
1790 Columbia Rd NW
13 locals recommend
No reservations, and doors open at 6:30pm to the first 40 people in line. HUGE portions of delicious pasta. Cash only. Rules are strict, but worth the hassle. Plan to get in line by 5:45.
A random little Middle Eastern restaurant, this family-run spot has lots of character--and really flavorful food.
55 locals recommend
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street Northwest
55 locals recommend
A random little Middle Eastern restaurant, this family-run spot has lots of character--and really flavorful food.
Hop on the Circulator, and go check out Estadio for great cocktails and delicious Spanish tapas. No reservations after 6pm, so be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar.
117 locals recommend
Estadio
1520 14th St NW
117 locals recommend
Hop on the Circulator, and go check out Estadio for great cocktails and delicious Spanish tapas. No reservations after 6pm, so be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar.
One of the best brunch deals in town! $25 for two courses plus bottomless mimosas.
10 locals recommend
Ardeo + Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
10 locals recommend
One of the best brunch deals in town! $25 for two courses plus bottomless mimosas.
Farm to table food. Hand-crafted cocktails. Custom grilled cheese bar at the front bar available Sun-Thurs from 5-6:30pm & 10:30-midnight.
12 locals recommend
Ripple
3417 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
12 locals recommend
Farm to table food. Hand-crafted cocktails. Custom grilled cheese bar at the front bar available Sun-Thurs from 5-6:30pm & 10:30-midnight.
One of the best burgers in town. Palena is always on the list of top DC restaurants.
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave NW
One of the best burgers in town. Palena is always on the list of top DC restaurants.
Good spot for a casual meal.
The Italians Kitchen
2608 Connecticut Ave NW
Good spot for a casual meal.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Gin Joint is the downstairs at New Heights, and is a great gin bar that features more than 20 varieties of gin plus a great selection of homemade tonics.
New Heights Restaurant
2317 Calvert St NW
The Gin Joint is the downstairs at New Heights, and is a great gin bar that features more than 20 varieties of gin plus a great selection of homemade tonics.
An easy ride on the Circulator, ChurchKey is a fantastic beer bar that also has really delicious food. Good vibe.
136 locals recommend
ChurchKey
1337 14th St NW
136 locals recommend
An easy ride on the Circulator, ChurchKey is a fantastic beer bar that also has really delicious food. Good vibe.

Sightseeing

FREE! The National Zoo is a great way to spend some time on a nice afternoon. Just be prepared to get a sweat on, since you'll have to trek up a hill.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
771 locals recommend
FREE! The National Zoo is a great way to spend some time on a nice afternoon. Just be prepared to get a sweat on, since you'll have to trek up a hill.