Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
The absolute best ramen you will ever have. Ask for the shiitake mushrooms and a spice bomb -- you won't be disappointed. It can be hard to get a seat here, so you're best going early (11:45am or so for lunch and 5pm-ish for dinner). If you can't get in, try their sister restaurant Bantam King -- it's around the corner and normally has shorter wait times.
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestThe absolute best ramen you will ever have. Ask for the shiitake mushrooms and a spice bomb -- you won't be disappointed. It can be hard to get a seat here, so you're best going early (11:45am or so for lunch and 5pm-ish for dinner). If you can't get in, try their sister restaurant Bantam King -- it's around the corner and normally has shorter wait times.
Amazing fixed menu for a fair price. This is the much more affordable offering from the same people own Komi, a perennial contender for top DC restaurant. Note that several of their delicious dishes can be a bit spicy and there are no substitutions. There are no reservations, but if you get there a little before 5pm, you can typically snag a table then or for a later reservation. Come later and you should still be able to get in, you just may need to kill some time with a few drinks. The wait will be well worth it!
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Little Serow
1511 17th St NWAmazing fixed menu for a fair price. This is the much more affordable offering from the same people own Komi, a perennial contender for top DC restaurant. Note that several of their delicious dishes can be a bit spicy and there are no substitutions. There are no reservations, but if you get there a little before 5pm, you can typically snag a table then or for a later reservation. Come later and you should still be able to get in, you just may need to kill some time with a few drinks. The wait will be well worth it!
Union Market is just a short walk from our home. It's a great place to grab a casual drink or meal, and has tons of options. We especially like Takorean (Korean tacos), Rappahannock (oysters), Buffalo Bergen (breakfast sandwiches), and Trickling Springs (ice cream). Also, try Bidwell (American/southern), which has made the Michelin Bib Gourmand list two years in a row! Note, Union Market is closed on Mondays.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEUnion Market is just a short walk from our home. It's a great place to grab a casual drink or meal, and has tons of options. We especially like Takorean (Korean tacos), Rappahannock (oysters), Buffalo Bergen (breakfast sandwiches), and Trickling Springs (ice cream). Also, try Bidwell (American/southern), which has made the Michelin Bib Gourmand list two years in a row! Note, Union Market is closed on Mondays.
Amazing steakhouse with a casual/fun atmosphere. Also has a very good brunch. You won't be disappointed!
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St. Anselm
1250 5th St NEAmazing steakhouse with a casual/fun atmosphere. Also has a very good brunch. You won't be disappointed!
Surrounded by the industrial charm of a warehouse district, you'll find one of the coolest patio's in the city at Masseria. Sit back on one of the cozy outdoor couches and warm yourself with the outdoor fire-pits or one of the unique cocktails offerings. The menu is pricey, but well worth it. If you're not interested in the prix fixe menu, you can order individual small plates in the patio and bar area. Don't miss the pastas here!
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Masseria
1340 4th St NESurrounded by the industrial charm of a warehouse district, you'll find one of the coolest patio's in the city at Masseria. Sit back on one of the cozy outdoor couches and warm yourself with the outdoor fire-pits or one of the unique cocktails offerings. The menu is pricey, but well worth it. If you're not interested in the prix fixe menu, you can order individual small plates in the patio and bar area. Don't miss the pastas here!
Neighborhood bar just a short walk away. Nothing fancy, but great spot if you're looking for a burger and good beer selection.
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Prather's On The Alley
455 I St NWNeighborhood bar just a short walk away. Nothing fancy, but great spot if you're looking for a burger and good beer selection.
Great casual pizza/Italian spot just a few blocks away. Offers dine in or carry out.
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Stellina Pizzeria
399 Morse St NEGreat casual pizza/Italian spot just a few blocks away. Offers dine in or carry out.
Old school Italian deli just 1.5 blocks away. Great subs and lots of other treats!
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A. Litteri
517 Morse St NEOld school Italian deli just 1.5 blocks away. Great subs and lots of other treats!
Arts & Culture
One of our favorite museums in DC. There's something for everyone here.
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOne of our favorite museums in DC. There's something for everyone here.
A must-see museum in DC. You can also check out the Mall while you're their. Tickets book up months in advance, but a limited number are held back and can be booked online for same day tours.
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Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana
1400 Constitution Ave. NWA must-see museum in DC. You can also check out the Mall while you're their. Tickets book up months in advance, but a limited number are held back and can be booked online for same day tours.
Essentials
Parking available underneath the building -- accessible off of the 6th Street NE side.
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Whole Foods Market
600 H St NEParking available underneath the building -- accessible off of the 6th Street NE side.
CVS
645 H St NEOpen on Saturdays, but not Sundays.
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Georgetown Valet Dry Cleaners
405 H St NEOpen on Saturdays, but not Sundays.
Grocery store just a few blocks away. Great prepared meals. Parking available on site for free.
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Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StGrocery store just a few blocks away. Great prepared meals. Parking available on site for free.
Getting Around
NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Ave Station
200 Florida Ave NEUnion Station
Everything Else
Great place for a coffee or afternoon drink. Grab your favorite beverage and take a load off in the super comfy chairs in the lobby of the connected apartment building.
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The Wydown at the Apollo
600B H St NEGreat place for a coffee or afternoon drink. Grab your favorite beverage and take a load off in the super comfy chairs in the lobby of the connected apartment building.
Parks & Nature
Great for a family walk. You'll completely forget you're even in a city.
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United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NEGreat for a family walk. You'll completely forget you're even in a city.
Easily accessible from DC, this is a great place for a short/easy hike to enjoy nature. Nice views as you cross the bridge and lots of shade as you hike around the island. Great activity for families!
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Easily accessible from DC, this is a great place for a short/easy hike to enjoy nature. Nice views as you cross the bridge and lots of shade as you hike around the island. Great activity for families!
One of our favorite monuments in DC. Beautiful views of the tidal basin and Washington monument in the background and lots of space to walk around and explore.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWOne of our favorite monuments in DC. Beautiful views of the tidal basin and Washington monument in the background and lots of space to walk around and explore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out this local distillery in a repurposed warehouse when you're in the mood for rum. Cotton & Reed has a charming bar area with a number of specialty rum cocktails. Never too crowded, but always a good time.
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Cotton & Reed
1330 5th St NECheck out this local distillery in a repurposed warehouse when you're in the mood for rum. Cotton & Reed has a charming bar area with a number of specialty rum cocktails. Never too crowded, but always a good time.
Beer garden with indoor and outdoor space, games, live music, special events, etc. Regular food is decent, plus they often have food trucks there as well. Kid-friendly as well.
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Wunder Garten
1101 First St NEBeer garden with indoor and outdoor space, games, live music, special events, etc. Regular food is decent, plus they often have food trucks there as well. Kid-friendly as well.