Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Thip Khao Restaurant
3462 14th St NWOne of the best Mexican restaurants in DC, and across the street from the apartment
44 locals recommend
Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana
3714 14th St NW One of the best Mexican restaurants in DC, and across the street from the apartment
Le Caprice DC Café Bakery
3456 14th St NWHimitsu
828 Upshur Street Northwest Small, intimate spot for contemporary Asian food
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NW Amazing French restaurant that is perfect for a romantic evening.
B Too
1324 14th St NWGood Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SEJINYA Ramen Bar
1336 14th St NWil Canale
1065 31st St NWBest Italian food in DC and a very cute spot
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWGreat Spanish food, and budget friendly
Lebanese Taverna
1101 S Joyce StBaked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWBest cupcakes in DC... way better than Georgetown Cupcakes
The Fainting Goat
1330 U St NWGreat brunch and cocktails
Easy, budget-friendly place for American fare that is within walking distance of the National Mall
58 locals recommend
matchbox
750 E St NWEasy, budget-friendly place for American fare that is within walking distance of the National Mall
Hidden gem in the DuPont neighborhood that offers creative dishes in a romantic setting. Make a reservation for brunch or dinner.
32 locals recommend
Iron Gate Restaurant
1734 N St NWHidden gem in the DuPont neighborhood that offers creative dishes in a romantic setting. Make a reservation for brunch or dinner.
Go for desserts- they're open late. The restaurant is attached to a fantastic neighborhood bookstore.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWGo for desserts- they're open late. The restaurant is attached to a fantastic neighborhood bookstore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lost Society
2001 14th St NWBrixton
901 U St NWQuarter+Glory
2017 14th St NWGreat cocktails in a laid-back setting
They usually have live music on weekend nights, great cocktails, and a rooftop
60 locals recommend
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NWThey usually have live music on weekend nights, great cocktails, and a rooftop
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWWhiskey bar with great cocktails
Town Danceboutique
2009 8th Street NorthwestBest gay club in the city
Check to see if they have live music. They often have a salsa band on Thursday nights.
85 locals recommend
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th Street NorthwestCheck to see if they have live music. They often have a salsa band on Thursday nights.
Cafe Citron
1343 Connecticut Ave NWLatin bar/ club with great music.
Arts & Culture
Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestNational Portrait Gallery
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWInternational Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWSightseeing
This is a memorial that is often overlooked but is very well done. There is also a great nature walk that makes for an escape from the city.
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
This is a memorial that is often overlooked but is very well done. There is also a great nature walk that makes for an escape from the city.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens inside greenhouses, making them accessible year-round
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWBeautiful gardens inside greenhouses, making them accessible year-round