Food Scene
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWBest neighborhood coffeeshop in the city.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWExcellent BBQ.
Uncle Chip's Cookies
1514 North Capitol St NWCooooookies.
Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NWTry the goat biriyani.
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestGood atmosphere any time of the year.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWLow key bar with a great whiskey selection.
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWClassy eats. Worth the wait.
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWCome for the atmosphere; stay for the Liz Taylor Mural.
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWDive bar of local renown.
Everything Else
Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NWYellow/Green Line Metro Station.
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NERed Line Metro Station
Union Market
1309 5th St NEFood and sundry. Great place to go on a lazy morning.