Josiah and Dilshika's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a lovely restaurant and the food is delicious. They are a bit pricey, but the experience is worth it. Both inside and outside seating is available with excellent service and decor.
41 locals recommend
Primrose
3000 12th St NEThis is a lovely restaurant and the food is delicious. They are a bit pricey, but the experience is worth it. Both inside and outside seating is available with excellent service and decor.
Fun, neighborhood restaurant with good selection of food and drinks.
169 locals recommend
Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastFun, neighborhood restaurant with good selection of food and drinks.
Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NEYummy burgers!
Authentic North Indian food, available for both delivery and in-restaurant service.
21 locals recommend
Masala Story
3301 12th St NEAuthentic North Indian food, available for both delivery and in-restaurant service.
Eatery and incubator kitchen, currently hosting Korean, Salvadoran food, Bull Frog Bagels and ice cream and cookies.
20 locals recommend
Tastemakers
2800 10th St NEEatery and incubator kitchen, currently hosting Korean, Salvadoran food, Bull Frog Bagels and ice cream and cookies.
Order online and pick up from Taste Makers or have delivered to the house. Excellent Korean food and offers good portions.
bangbop
2800 10th Street NortheastOrder online and pick up from Taste Makers or have delivered to the house. Excellent Korean food and offers good portions.
Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWIconic book store and restaurant offering great soul food.
Menomale
2711 12th St NEGreat Italian-style pizza and calzones.
Murry & Paul's Restaurant
3513 12th St NENice dive takeout breakfast and fast food.
Worth a visit. This is a restaurant inspired by and dedicated to the iconic cooool all-female American rock band from the 1970s.
The Runaway
3523 12th Street NortheastWorth a visit. This is a restaurant inspired by and dedicated to the iconic cooool all-female American rock band from the 1970s.
Tsim Yung
3625 12th St NEGreat takeout Chinese!
Sala Thai
2300 Washington Pl NEStandard Thai fare served by friendly staff.
Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill
6501 America BlvdFun bar and restaurant serving Southern fare.
This open-concept food court has several great places to eat - fantastic make-your-own pole, bubble tea, tacos and a fun bar, among others. Walk along the Metropolitan Branch Trail and pop in for a visit!
Bryant St Market
This open-concept food court has several great places to eat - fantastic make-your-own pole, bubble tea, tacos and a fun bar, among others. Walk along the Metropolitan Branch Trail and pop in for a visit!
Grocery and other
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWYes! Organic Market Brookland
3809 12th St NECVS
1418 P St NWItalian Grocery Store. Has a good selection of cheese, charcuterie, wine and gelato.
7 locals recommend
Salumeria 2703
2703 12th St NEItalian Grocery Store. Has a good selection of cheese, charcuterie, wine and gelato.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWCalabash Tea & Tonic
2701 12th Street NortheastNeighborhood Tea shop with outdoor seating.
Neighborhoods
Check out Monroe Street for Arts Walk (Saturday's 9-1 pm), which features neighborhood artists and farmer's market; Barnes and Noble Book Store, Starbucks, &Pizza and Chipotle, and a cool wine store among other stores.
Monroe Street Northwest
Monroe Street NorthwestCheck out Monroe Street for Arts Walk (Saturday's 9-1 pm), which features neighborhood artists and farmer's market; Barnes and Noble Book Store, Starbucks, &Pizza and Chipotle, and a cool wine store among other stores.
This walkable and cycling trail was formerly part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The trail connects commuters and recreational to several of DC's historic neighborhoods. You can walk to Noma Galluget and Union Station using the trail.
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Branch Trail
Metropolitan Branch TrailThis walkable and cycling trail was formerly part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The trail connects commuters and recreational to several of DC's historic neighborhoods. You can walk to Noma Galluget and Union Station using the trail.
A short walk from the apartment, a pedestrian promenade comprising over 12 art studios and gift boutiques representing local & independent artists, makers, crafters and more. Check out the farmers' market and music on Saturdays between 10 am and 1 pm.
The Arts Walk
The Arts WalkA short walk from the apartment, a pedestrian promenade comprising over 12 art studios and gift boutiques representing local & independent artists, makers, crafters and more. Check out the farmers' market and music on Saturdays between 10 am and 1 pm.
Books
Barnes and Noble College @ CUA
625 Monroe St NESightseeing and recreation
Beautiful Cathedral and quiet gardens to walk in.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastBeautiful Cathedral and quiet gardens to walk in.
Definitely worth a visit. Check out the website and decide which sections of gardens you want to check out. Lots of great outdoor space and dedicated special areas like the Japanese, Azalea and Herb Gardens.
350 locals recommend
United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEDefinitely worth a visit. Check out the website and decide which sections of gardens you want to check out. Lots of great outdoor space and dedicated special areas like the Japanese, Azalea and Herb Gardens.
The apartment is right across from two of the oldest and last-remaining historic Quonset huts. Check out the story in the March 2022 Washingtonian Magazine!
Evarts Street Northeast
Evarts Street NortheastThe apartment is right across from two of the oldest and last-remaining historic Quonset huts. Check out the story in the March 2022 Washingtonian Magazine!
Bluebird Sky Yoga
3101 12th St NEExcel Pilates DC
3407 8th St NEFun Stuff
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - Washington DC
524 Rhode Island Ave NEHighly-recommend a visit!
Comfy reclining seats; at-seat food and drink service with a fun and every-changing selection of old and new movies. Also, offers a friendly bar and restaurant at street-level with shared cinema menu.
7 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street
630 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastComfy reclining seats; at-seat food and drink service with a fun and every-changing selection of old and new movies. Also, offers a friendly bar and restaurant at street-level with shared cinema menu.
Want to try pickle ball?? rollerskating? This is the place to go to! They also have table tennis and darts. There are food trucks that stop by or you can walk over to the nearby Metro Bar or the Bryan Street Market for some food and drinks.
Kraken Kourts & Skates | Bryant Street NE
Want to try pickle ball?? rollerskating? This is the place to go to! They also have table tennis and darts. There are food trucks that stop by or you can walk over to the nearby Metro Bar or the Bryan Street Market for some food and drinks.