Gustavo’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a unique market that has shopping and food. All the food options are unique like Doca's, Korean Tacos, Smoke house, BBQ, and more! there is something for everyone at Union Market
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastAmazing food! Close by. You won't regret it!
Farmers Fishers Bakers
3000 K Street NorthwestOne of my favorite restaurants! By the waterfront!
Union Market
1309 5th St NEAwesome warehouse styles food vendors, bars and shops!
La Cosecha
1280 4th Street NortheastLatin market, food, vendors art and music!
3 floors with decent bar food 1st floor is the bar with Jenga, Ski ball, darts, etc 2nd floor is indoor put put golf 3rd roof top bar
196 locals recommend
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street Northeast3 floors with decent bar food 1st floor is the bar with Jenga, Ski ball, darts, etc 2nd floor is indoor put put golf 3rd roof top bar
This is a 10 min walk from my house. Has been open for about a year. Good beer, good outdoor space on warm days, board games, and good vibe.
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NEThis is a 10 min walk from my house. Has been open for about a year. Good beer, good outdoor space on warm days, board games, and good vibe.
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NEGreat beer menu, and a killer brunch menu
An amazing diner style sandwich place that allow you to "build your own" sandwich or salad.
13 locals recommend
MGM Roast Beef & Catering Washington
905 Brentwood Rd NEAn amazing diner style sandwich place that allow you to "build your own" sandwich or salad.
This area of town is new but a great spot to grab some good pics on the dock, some great tacos at Mi Vida, and a drink
158 locals recommend
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
1100 Maine Ave SWThis area of town is new but a great spot to grab some good pics on the dock, some great tacos at Mi Vida, and a drink
La Puerta Verde
2001 Fenwick St NESala Thai
2300 Washington Pl NEGood Thai food within walking distance of our house. Next to the metro
San Francisco based coffee shop that is to die for if you are a coffee snob
25 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1046 Potomac St NWSan Francisco based coffee shop that is to die for if you are a coffee snob
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestHands down best ramen in the city
Unique little deli is more than what it seems... Its worth a visit If you're out and about in this part of the city at night... Look sharp, if you notice a little red light you're in luck. :)
17 locals recommend
Capo Italian Deli
715A Florida Ave NWUnique little deli is more than what it seems... Its worth a visit If you're out and about in this part of the city at night... Look sharp, if you notice a little red light you're in luck. :)
100% solar-powered craft beer! This is a great spot to check out if you're in a group, plenty of room in a warehouse setting. With outdoor seating, a food truck or two outside, brewery tours, and a distillery nextdoor, theres plenty to imbibe in while on West Virginia Ave.
79 locals recommend
Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NE100% solar-powered craft beer! This is a great spot to check out if you're in a group, plenty of room in a warehouse setting. With outdoor seating, a food truck or two outside, brewery tours, and a distillery nextdoor, theres plenty to imbibe in while on West Virginia Ave.
Neighborhoods
Great area to walk around, shop or find a nice cafe to spend some time.
29 locals recommend
Logan Circle Northwest
Logan Circle NorthwestGreat area to walk around, shop or find a nice cafe to spend some time.
Southwest Waterfront
Amazing boardwalk. Live music. Food and entertainment.
Hipster neighborhood. Loads of food, bars, shops. Great nightlife.
133 locals recommend
H Street Corridor
Hipster neighborhood. Loads of food, bars, shops. Great nightlife.
Sightseeing
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastHidden gem. Amazing lotus pond gardens.
This is about a 15 min walk or less from my house. Great for picnics (I have a basket you can borrow), general place to hang out on nice days and enjoy nature
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEThis is about a 15 min walk or less from my house. Great for picnics (I have a basket you can borrow), general place to hang out on nice days and enjoy nature
Shenandoah is about an hour outside DC but great for outdoorsy people. Lots of amazing hiking, river tubing and such in the summer months,
19 locals recommend
Shenandoah
Shenandoah is about an hour outside DC but great for outdoorsy people. Lots of amazing hiking, river tubing and such in the summer months,
Nightlife
Echostage
2135 Queens Chapel Rd NEsmall intimate music venue less than a mile away
City Winery DC
1350 Okie Street Northeastgreat vibes and good wine
For the best views of the White House go to the roof top bar of The W Hotel. Its called POV. Drinks are pricy but you cant beat the view!
73 locals recommend
POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWFor the best views of the White House go to the roof top bar of The W Hotel. Its called POV. Drinks are pricy but you cant beat the view!
This is definitely a neighborhood spot. Be prepared if venturing to Jimmy's; affectionitely rough on the outside, but usually occupied by a variety of chummy NE locals. If the hanging arrow light is flashing expect some budget-friendly drinks, music, and some dancing.
25 locals recommend
Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club
1103 Bladensburg Rd NEThis is definitely a neighborhood spot. Be prepared if venturing to Jimmy's; affectionitely rough on the outside, but usually occupied by a variety of chummy NE locals. If the hanging arrow light is flashing expect some budget-friendly drinks, music, and some dancing.
Groceries
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWGiant is located near the Rhode Island Ave Metro stop
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NE