Guidebook for Washington

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Guidebook for Washington

Food Scene

$$-$$$ My local. Excellent bistro menu with locally sourced ingredients. The Obamas ate here! Good for family night, date night, or any night. Late night kitchen menu until midnight. http://boundaryrd.com/
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Boundary Road
414 H Street Northeast
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$$-$$$ My local. Excellent bistro menu with locally sourced ingredients. The Obamas ate here! Good for family night, date night, or any night. Late night kitchen menu until midnight. http://boundaryrd.com/
$-$$ My #1 neighborhood recommendation. Assertive Indian food, gentle prices. The quintessential neighborhood spot. Very popular, many people call ahead to place their orders to avoid a 45 minute wait. https://www.facebook.com/indigo.dc.5?fref=ts
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Indigo
243 K St NE
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$-$$ My #1 neighborhood recommendation. Assertive Indian food, gentle prices. The quintessential neighborhood spot. Very popular, many people call ahead to place their orders to avoid a 45 minute wait. https://www.facebook.com/indigo.dc.5?fref=ts
$ Gently priced kabobs and lebanese fare less than a block away! Micho is a friend of the block. Open until 9pm Sun-Thurs, open until 3am on Fri and Saturday. http://www.michosgrill.com/
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Micho's Lebanese Grill
500 H Street Northeast
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$ Gently priced kabobs and lebanese fare less than a block away! Micho is a friend of the block. Open until 9pm Sun-Thurs, open until 3am on Fri and Saturday. http://www.michosgrill.com/
In Union Market. Closed Mondays. My local coffeehouse, great spot for people watching. I always go for the sun-dried coffee choice. http://peregrineespresso.com/
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Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
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In Union Market. Closed Mondays. My local coffeehouse, great spot for people watching. I always go for the sun-dried coffee choice. http://peregrineespresso.com/
One of the retails pioneers of H Street NE, Ethiopian style coffees roasted on site. Pretty strong coffee. The line moves slowly, but very community oriented. Quiet patio out back. http://www.sidamocoffeeandtea.com/
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Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NE
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One of the retails pioneers of H Street NE, Ethiopian style coffees roasted on site. Pretty strong coffee. The line moves slowly, but very community oriented. Quiet patio out back. http://www.sidamocoffeeandtea.com/
$-$$ Hipster ramen joint, I saw Alice Waters eating here! Great food, relatively cheap for DC, long lines especially after 6pm (like, 90 minute waits). http://tokiunderground.com/#/
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Toki Underground
1234 H St NE
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$-$$ Hipster ramen joint, I saw Alice Waters eating here! Great food, relatively cheap for DC, long lines especially after 6pm (like, 90 minute waits). http://tokiunderground.com/#/
$$ Great mussels, fries, and Belgium ales in this funky gastropub. Late night menu available. http://www.granvillemoores.com/
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Granville Moore's
1238 H St NE
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$$ Great mussels, fries, and Belgium ales in this funky gastropub. Late night menu available. http://www.granvillemoores.com/
$ Personalize your own pizza! This is like the Subway of pizzas, it's really good, a local chain. Kid friendly restaurant. http://www.andpizza.com/
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&pizza
1118 H St NE
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$ Personalize your own pizza! This is like the Subway of pizzas, it's really good, a local chain. Kid friendly restaurant. http://www.andpizza.com/
$-$$ DC-based salad chain. Local ingredients, juices, there are several around the city. Also the sponsor of their own concert, sweetlife festival. www.sweetgreen.com
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sweetgreen City Vista
1065 5th Street Northwest
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$-$$ DC-based salad chain. Local ingredients, juices, there are several around the city. Also the sponsor of their own concert, sweetlife festival. www.sweetgreen.com
Vegan haven! I had a watermelon juice, very good. They also serve hot meals here and raw foods. http://kheprasrawfoodjuicebar.com/
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Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar/ Hempburger Cafe & Juice Bar
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Vegan haven! I had a watermelon juice, very good. They also serve hot meals here and raw foods. http://kheprasrawfoodjuicebar.com/
$$-$$$ Ethiopian food is a staple of DC, and Ethiopic is one of the highest rated restaurants. Date night atmosphere. Try the vegetarian platter. http://www.ethiopicrestaurant.com/Home.html
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Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NE
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$$-$$$ Ethiopian food is a staple of DC, and Ethiopic is one of the highest rated restaurants. Date night atmosphere. Try the vegetarian platter. http://www.ethiopicrestaurant.com/Home.html
$$ Local burger joint/sports bar featuring local beers. Decent burgers and sweet potato fries. Some say it's family friendly, eh. http://thebigboarddc.com/
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Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NW
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$$ Local burger joint/sports bar featuring local beers. Decent burgers and sweet potato fries. Some say it's family friendly, eh. http://thebigboarddc.com/
$$ A huge venue on H Street, gorgeous rooftop patio with views of the Capitol. Wood fired pizza and pastas. Kid friendly. http://www.redrocksdc.com/h-street/
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RedRocks H Street
1348 H St NE
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$$ A huge venue on H Street, gorgeous rooftop patio with views of the Capitol. Wood fired pizza and pastas. Kid friendly. http://www.redrocksdc.com/h-street/
$$ Big venue for H Street, good beer list. American menu. The Obamas ate here once!
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Smith Commons
1116 H Street Northeast
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$$ Big venue for H Street, good beer list. American menu. The Obamas ate here once!
$$ NY-based burger chain that is very popular. It is located in a gorgeous part of Union Station. http://www.shakeshack.com/location/union-station-dc/
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Shake Shack
1216 18th St NW
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$$ NY-based burger chain that is very popular. It is located in a gorgeous part of Union Station. http://www.shakeshack.com/location/union-station-dc/
$$$ $$$. Artisian gelato and coffeehouse behind Union Market. This guy is serious. http://dolcezzagelato.com/
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Dolcezza Factory
550 Penn St NE
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$$$ $$$. Artisian gelato and coffeehouse behind Union Market. This guy is serious. http://dolcezzagelato.com/
$ Chicago-based sandwich chain. Friendliest staff in DC, good hot sandwiches and the best DC prices. These are all over town and always a safe choice. Great milkshakes too! http://www.potbelly.com/
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
655 Michigan Ave NE
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$ Chicago-based sandwich chain. Friendliest staff in DC, good hot sandwiches and the best DC prices. These are all over town and always a safe choice. Great milkshakes too! http://www.potbelly.com/
$$$ In Union Market. Locally sourced Virginia oysters and clams, this place is killer. Excellent crab cakes as well. Intelligent drink program. https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants.htm
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Union Market)
1309 5th St NE
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$$$ In Union Market. Locally sourced Virginia oysters and clams, this place is killer. Excellent crab cakes as well. Intelligent drink program. https://www.rroysters.com/restaurants.htm
$$-$$$ Fishmonger from Australia. In Union Market. Best quality seafood in the city, also sells some prepared foods like Fish and Chips. http://www.thedistrictfishwife.com/
The District Fishwife
1309 5th St NE
$$-$$$ Fishmonger from Australia. In Union Market. Best quality seafood in the city, also sells some prepared foods like Fish and Chips. http://www.thedistrictfishwife.com/
$$ March 2015 launch. Men's retail, coffeeshop, French pastries, and asian street food all rolled into one. Really cool spot. Chef Erik supports our neighborhood school, too. www.maketto1351.com
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Maketto
1351 H St NE
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$$ March 2015 launch. Men's retail, coffeeshop, French pastries, and asian street food all rolled into one. Really cool spot. Chef Erik supports our neighborhood school, too. www.maketto1351.com
$$-$$$ Vegetable-centric, gluten-free dairy-free options, automatic gratuity. Great food in a noisy diner, very unique spot. http://sallysmiddlename.com/
Northeast Washington
$$-$$$ Vegetable-centric, gluten-free dairy-free options, automatic gratuity. Great food in a noisy diner, very unique spot. http://sallysmiddlename.com/

Getting Around

Historic Union Station. One of the bigger malls in the District, and the busiest Metro station in the District. Food court, Starbucks, restaurants and retail. http://www.unionstationdc.com/
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Union Station
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Historic Union Station. One of the bigger malls in the District, and the busiest Metro station in the District. Food court, Starbucks, restaurants and retail. http://www.unionstationdc.com/
On the Red Line. If you are using a stroller, consider going to this stop instead of Union Station. Much more modern elevators and easier to access.
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NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NE
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On the Red Line. If you are using a stroller, consider going to this stop instead of Union Station. Much more modern elevators and easier to access.

Arts & Culture

This was the former Pension Bureau building, and it is spectacular. An underrated tourist stop that is rarely crowded. There is a Building Zone for toddlers, too. Great gift shop. http://www.nbm.org/
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Museo Nacional de la Construcción
401 F St NW
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This was the former Pension Bureau building, and it is spectacular. An underrated tourist stop that is rarely crowded. There is a Building Zone for toddlers, too. Great gift shop. http://www.nbm.org/
Absolutely gorgeous building, very European. See Thomas Jefferson's library, some Gutenberg bibles, and the amazing architecture. www.loc.gov
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Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
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Absolutely gorgeous building, very European. See Thomas Jefferson's library, some Gutenberg bibles, and the amazing architecture. www.loc.gov
Free! One of the most popular museums in DC. http://airandspace.si.edu/
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Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SW
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Free! One of the most popular museums in DC. http://airandspace.si.edu/
The closest museum, gorgeous building. http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/
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Museo Postal Nacional
2 Massachusetts Ave NE
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The closest museum, gorgeous building. http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/

Sightseeing

It needs no introduction. Make a reservation for a tour before you arrive. http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/book-tour-capitol#.U86pzvldV8E
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United States Capitol
First Street Southeast
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It needs no introduction. Make a reservation for a tour before you arrive. http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/book-tour-capitol#.U86pzvldV8E
Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. Gorgeous Kendall Green campus.
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Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave NE
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Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. Gorgeous Kendall Green campus.

Parks & Nature

One of the most magical, tranquil DC spots. Should probably drive here, it isn't near public transport. Great for a picnic. http://www.usna.usda.gov/
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE
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One of the most magical, tranquil DC spots. Should probably drive here, it isn't near public transport. Great for a picnic. http://www.usna.usda.gov/

Essentials

Upstairs yoga studio. http://www.yogadistrict.com/the-studios/h-street-dc/
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Yoga District
500 H St NE
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Upstairs yoga studio. http://www.yogadistrict.com/the-studios/h-street-dc/
Hot yoga! Lady Gaga stopped by here. http://bikramyogacapitolhill.com/
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Hot Yoga Capitol Hill
410 H St NE
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Hot yoga! Lady Gaga stopped by here. http://bikramyogacapitolhill.com/
Just two and a half blocks away. Don't forget to bring your own grocery bag to avoid the 5 cent DC tax!
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Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
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Just two and a half blocks away. Don't forget to bring your own grocery bag to avoid the 5 cent DC tax!
North Carolina-based grocery chain. A bit nicer than average chains. Don't forget to bring your own grocery bag to avoid the 5 cent DC tax!
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Harris Teeter
1201 First Street Northeast
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North Carolina-based grocery chain. A bit nicer than average chains. Don't forget to bring your own grocery bag to avoid the 5 cent DC tax!
Old school Italian grocery! Tight aisles packed with great deals. Closes at 3:30pm. Try the meatball sandwich at the deli. http://alitteri.com/
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A. Litteri
517 Morse St NE
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Old school Italian grocery! Tight aisles packed with great deals. Closes at 3:30pm. Try the meatball sandwich at the deli. http://alitteri.com/
http://www.oldcitycrossfit.com/
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Old City CrossFit
1007 H St NE
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http://www.oldcitycrossfit.com/
Closest wine, beer, and liquor store.
Capitol Fine Wine and Spirits
415 H St NE
Closest wine, beer, and liquor store.
Local institution, they will help you pick out a great wine, craft beer, or interesting spirit. www.cellar.com
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Schneider's of Capitol Hill
300 Massachusetts Ave NE
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Local institution, they will help you pick out a great wine, craft beer, or interesting spirit. www.cellar.com
The ubiquitous drugstore.
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CVS
645 H St NE
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The ubiquitous drugstore.

Shopping

$$ Neighborhoody market that is worth visiting on the weekends.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
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$$ Neighborhoody market that is worth visiting on the weekends.
The toast of the town. Situated among a gritty food warehouse district, this vibrant market offers a great oyster bar, bakery, butcher, etc. http://unionmarketdc.com/
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Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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The toast of the town. Situated among a gritty food warehouse district, this vibrant market offers a great oyster bar, bakery, butcher, etc. http://unionmarketdc.com/
$$$ an iconic neighborhood. The city's best Farmer's Market is here Sundays mornings, see website for hours. http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/dupont_circle.php
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FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NW
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$$$ an iconic neighborhood. The city's best Farmer's Market is here Sundays mornings, see website for hours. http://freshfarmmarkets.org/farmers_markets/markets/dupont_circle.php