Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
$$ stay open after midnight; "hole-in-the-ground" authentic Chinese food. Recommend: a. stir-fried watercret with garlic (greens); b. Jing wanton (a meal on its own); c. Dry stir-friend beef HerFen.
9 locals recommend
NewBigWong
610 H St NW$$ stay open after midnight; "hole-in-the-ground" authentic Chinese food. Recommend: a. stir-fried watercret with garlic (greens); b. Jing wanton (a meal on its own); c. Dry stir-friend beef HerFen.
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWfoods, books, poetry reading, and more.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3113 14th St NWA quick and delicious lunch/dinner to go or eat-in.
Everything Else
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NWYour conference might be held here.
Essentials
A large 24 hr super market and grocery store with breakfast/lunch food ready to go. Pharmacy and Wells Fargo Bank on site. ATMs.
855 locals recommend
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWA large 24 hr super market and grocery store with breakfast/lunch food ready to go. Pharmacy and Wells Fargo Bank on site. ATMs.
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestView master pieces and enjoy weekend concerts for free.
If you are a Shakespeare lover, ...
56 locals recommend
Shakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NWIf you are a Shakespeare lover, ...
Drinks & Nightlife
$$$Modern rendition of Dim Sum in a contemporary setting; a menu of high quality teas.
20 locals recommend
Ping Pong Dim Sum
900 7th Street Northwest$$$Modern rendition of Dim Sum in a contemporary setting; a menu of high quality teas.
Sightseeing
Union Station
Buses to NYC in addition to M-track and commuter trains.
Gallery Pl-Chinatown Station
630 H St NWOne of the two metro stations within 10 min away.
Shopping
sweetgreen City Vista
1065 5th Street Northwest$Take-out or eat-in: healthy lunch option.