Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in the city - a true destination spot that's just 2 blocks from the studio!
359 locals recommend
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWOne of the best restaurants in the city - a true destination spot that's just 2 blocks from the studio!
El Camino
108 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestMargaritas and tacos.
Beautiful interior. Skilled bartenders, and delicious food. One of the best local spots.
252 locals recommend
The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestBeautiful interior. Skilled bartenders, and delicious food. One of the best local spots.
While there's a lot of competition for good coffee in DC these days, Big Bear remains one of the best and coolest cafes in the city. When the weather is nice, sit outside on the beautiful patio.
354 locals recommend
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWWhile there's a lot of competition for good coffee in DC these days, Big Bear remains one of the best and coolest cafes in the city. When the weather is nice, sit outside on the beautiful patio.
Rustik Tavern
84 T Street NorthwestBrick oven pizza and craft beers. This is a great spot.
My favorite pizza in Washington--no lie. This place is adorable, and has homemade ice cream! Definitely check it out.
187 locals recommend
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWMy favorite pizza in Washington--no lie. This place is adorable, and has homemade ice cream! Definitely check it out.
Drinks & Nightlife
A true gem of a dive bar. Stop by for cheap drinks and a peek at the local scene, and perhaps a low key dance party. Check out the grandmother that plays live funk music Sunday nights.
145 locals recommend
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWA true gem of a dive bar. Stop by for cheap drinks and a peek at the local scene, and perhaps a low key dance party. Check out the grandmother that plays live funk music Sunday nights.
Brand new hip spot with hot fried chicken and fish, poutine, and great happy hour cocktail deals. Go upstairs for a more lively bar scene.
49 locals recommend
Crisp Kitchen + Bar
1837 1st St NWBrand new hip spot with hot fried chicken and fish, poutine, and great happy hour cocktail deals. Go upstairs for a more lively bar scene.
One of my favorites. Tons of whiskey options. Great food. This is where all the locals hang out. They just expanded and have a low key venue for music. Check it out.
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWOne of my favorites. Tons of whiskey options. Great food. This is where all the locals hang out. They just expanded and have a low key venue for music. Check it out.
From the people that brought you DCity Smokehouse--the best barbecue in the city! The food and drinks here are incredible.
27 locals recommend
Wicked Bloom
1540 North Capitol St NWFrom the people that brought you DCity Smokehouse--the best barbecue in the city! The food and drinks here are incredible.
Essentials
Stop by here for some groceries, a sandwich, or some coffee. They have an ATM, fresh produce, meat, cheese, juice, snacks, etc.
67 locals recommend
Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NWStop by here for some groceries, a sandwich, or some coffee. They have an ATM, fresh produce, meat, cheese, juice, snacks, etc.
Everything Else
Try out Yoga District! A cozy studio with amazing instructors for less than $12 a class. Stay active.
56 locals recommend
Yoga District - Bloomingdale
1830 1st St NWTry out Yoga District! A cozy studio with amazing instructors for less than $12 a class. Stay active.