Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great spot for some of the best rolls in DC (try the Godrilla Roll). They also have a Bloody Mary to help you over that hangover. If you're in town over a Thursday night, stop by for karaoke!
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Sticky Rice
1224 H St NEGreat spot for some of the best rolls in DC (try the Godrilla Roll). They also have a Bloody Mary to help you over that hangover. If you're in town over a Thursday night, stop by for karaoke!
Hands down, the greatest little spot on H Street. Was one of the "firsts" in town, & have an incredible patio outside for springtime brunching. Hit the bar and ask for Claudia!
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Argonaut
1433 H Street NortheastHands down, the greatest little spot on H Street. Was one of the "firsts" in town, & have an incredible patio outside for springtime brunching. Hit the bar and ask for Claudia!
Delicious sandwiches a few blocks away. Easy bites, and they open the windows in the spring and summer.
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Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEDelicious sandwiches a few blocks away. Easy bites, and they open the windows in the spring and summer.
Intimate, unbelievable food, and the cocktails are knockouts (The Toki Monster, order it).
There are impossibly long wait times, but trust me, worth it. Have a drink at Sticky Rice while you wait.
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Toki Underground
1234 H St NEIntimate, unbelievable food, and the cocktails are knockouts (The Toki Monster, order it).
There are impossibly long wait times, but trust me, worth it. Have a drink at Sticky Rice while you wait.
Closed on Sundays, so be sure to get there on Saturday before or after your must-do Library of Congress tour.
Order the Toasted Marshmallow milkshake. It will blow your mind.
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Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SEClosed on Sundays, so be sure to get there on Saturday before or after your must-do Library of Congress tour.
Order the Toasted Marshmallow milkshake. It will blow your mind.
A $15 cab from our place, or hop on the 92 on 8th and K NE towards Duke Ellington Bridge. Get off at 14th and U NW and walk south on 14th.
GET THE PEARL CUP AND A DOZEN OYSTERS. AND MUSSELS.
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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWA $15 cab from our place, or hop on the 92 on 8th and K NE towards Duke Ellington Bridge. Get off at 14th and U NW and walk south on 14th.
GET THE PEARL CUP AND A DOZEN OYSTERS. AND MUSSELS.
Delicious Mexican tapas restaurant from Jose Andres. The tacos are amazing, the margaritas, the Mexican Gin and tonic, the scallops, the list goes on and on and on....
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Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NWDelicious Mexican tapas restaurant from Jose Andres. The tacos are amazing, the margaritas, the Mexican Gin and tonic, the scallops, the list goes on and on and on....
You in a group of two or more? Head to Carmine's for family style dining, or sit at the bar and share some of the best sandwiches in town.
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Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Washington D.C.
E Street NWYou in a group of two or more? Head to Carmine's for family style dining, or sit at the bar and share some of the best sandwiches in town.
With one of the best views in DC, the old Hotel Washington rooftop is a great spot to have a quick cocktail before dinner. The price of the cocktail is a bit higher, but think of it as for the view.
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POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWWith one of the best views in DC, the old Hotel Washington rooftop is a great spot to have a quick cocktail before dinner. The price of the cocktail is a bit higher, but think of it as for the view.
Through and through the quintessential DC restaurant. Expansive, delicious, inventive, this place has it all. Chef Salvatore is creating amazing dishes and the basement has a live music venue!
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The Hamilton
600 14th St NWThrough and through the quintessential DC restaurant. Expansive, delicious, inventive, this place has it all. Chef Salvatore is creating amazing dishes and the basement has a live music venue!
WINE. WINE. WINE.
Sit at the bar, and sip on wines from the best collection in Washington. And get the patê and pickle plate while you're at it.
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Proof
775 G St. NWWINE. WINE. WINE.
Sit at the bar, and sip on wines from the best collection in Washington. And get the patê and pickle plate while you're at it.
美國印地安人國家博物館
4th Street SouthwestThe cafeteria is out of this world.
Literally, my favorite place in DC. AN INSTITUTION. Get the crab tower, it'll blow you away. "Afternoon Delights" are from 4-7p at the bar (yeah, like the song). Sundays, half-price bottles of wine.
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Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NWLiterally, my favorite place in DC. AN INSTITUTION. Get the crab tower, it'll blow you away. "Afternoon Delights" are from 4-7p at the bar (yeah, like the song). Sundays, half-price bottles of wine.
Best cupcakes in DC. Don't listen to what the DC Cupcakes show is trying to tell you. Get a coffee while you're at it.
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Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWBest cupcakes in DC. Don't listen to what the DC Cupcakes show is trying to tell you. Get a coffee while you're at it.
Top 5 Best French Restaurant in DC. Brunch doesn't start until 11a, so grab a coffee across the street at Sidamo.
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Le Grenier
502 H St NETop 5 Best French Restaurant in DC. Brunch doesn't start until 11a, so grab a coffee across the street at Sidamo.
Sidamo Coffee & Tea
417 H St NEGet the drip.
Ardeo + Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestGREAT brunch. Would be a nice stop before/after your visit to the Zoo.
Open City
2331 Calvert St NWGreat patio, great coffee, awesome food. Good pre or post Zoo.
Great neighborhood café and bar as you explore Cathedral Heights just north of Glover Park.
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Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th Street NorthwestGreat neighborhood café and bar as you explore Cathedral Heights just north of Glover Park.
Make sure you make your reservation a month in advance, as this place is constantly booked. Voted year and year Best Restaurant in Washington.
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Rasika
633 D St NWMake sure you make your reservation a month in advance, as this place is constantly booked. Voted year and year Best Restaurant in Washington.
Live poetry readings and open mic on Tuesday nights. It's a bookstore, restaurant, and bar in one.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWLive poetry readings and open mic on Tuesday nights. It's a bookstore, restaurant, and bar in one.
Idyllic hotel restaurant tucked away from the bustle of Dupont Circle. If you're walking in, prepare to wait (it's worth it) or call in advance for a reservation, especially crucial for brunch.
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Tabard Inn
1739 N St NWIdyllic hotel restaurant tucked away from the bustle of Dupont Circle. If you're walking in, prepare to wait (it's worth it) or call in advance for a reservation, especially crucial for brunch.
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWGreat pizza, and an endless array of craft beers on tap.
Cantina Marina
600 Water Street SouthwestFrozen margs.
Captain White’s Seafood City
6308 Maine Ave SWOrder some crabs and eat them at the picnic tables next door.
Half-price burgers on Wednesday, it's mussels night on Tuesday, and they have a great patio.
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1905 9th St NW
1905 9th Street NorthwestHalf-price burgers on Wednesday, it's mussels night on Tuesday, and they have a great patio.
Looking for something super yummy and super quick? Grab a personal sized pizza (around $8) and ENJOY. Some of the yummiest pizza I've had in Washington. Does not miss, and they sell hats!
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&pizza
1118 H St NELooking for something super yummy and super quick? Grab a personal sized pizza (around $8) and ENJOY. Some of the yummiest pizza I've had in Washington. Does not miss, and they sell hats!
Delicious American cuisine, two stories, with a great lounge area and live music.
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Smith Commons
1116 H Street NortheastDelicious American cuisine, two stories, with a great lounge area and live music.
Step into this restaurant and feel like you've been transported to France.
The appetizers are amazing, get a bunch and share with the table over a bottle of Pouilly Fuisse.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWStep into this restaurant and feel like you've been transported to France.
The appetizers are amazing, get a bunch and share with the table over a bottle of Pouilly Fuisse.
Far and away my favorite new restaurant in Washington. Tremendous ambiance, unbelievable service, and cocktails and dishes to make your mouth water.
No reservations, walk ins only.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEFar and away my favorite new restaurant in Washington. Tremendous ambiance, unbelievable service, and cocktails and dishes to make your mouth water.
No reservations, walk ins only.
Lavagna
539 8th St SECome for brunch and their bottomless mimosas, opens at 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Essentials
This Italian grocery is THE hidden treasure in DC. They have everything you could ever need to make your favorite Italian meal at home...AND SANDWICHES IN THE BACK FOR $5. **NOT open on Sundays.
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A. Litteri
517 Morse St NEThis Italian grocery is THE hidden treasure in DC. They have everything you could ever need to make your favorite Italian meal at home...AND SANDWICHES IN THE BACK FOR $5. **NOT open on Sundays.
Jamie Stachowski makes, no joke, the BEST sausages in the world, probably the universe. Whatever this man makes, eat it.
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Stachowski's Market
1425 28th St NWJamie Stachowski makes, no joke, the BEST sausages in the world, probably the universe. Whatever this man makes, eat it.
Drinks & Nightlife
H Street Country Club
1335 H Street NortheastINDOOR MINI GOLF!!
Looking for that late night dance party? Look no further than U Hall, a gem on the U Street Corridor.
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U Street Music Hall
Looking for that late night dance party? Look no further than U Hall, a gem on the U Street Corridor.
A speakeasy. Door is unmarked, but there's always a mysterious looking bouncer standing guard. They'll take your number and text when a spot opens up.
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the Gibson
2009 14th St NWA speakeasy. Door is unmarked, but there's always a mysterious looking bouncer standing guard. They'll take your number and text when a spot opens up.
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWGet some whiskey.
Looking for some great cocktails? Check out The Passenger, or if you're in the mood for an intimate getaway, try their sister bar hidden in the back room, The Columbia Room.
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The Passenger
1539 7th St NWLooking for some great cocktails? Check out The Passenger, or if you're in the mood for an intimate getaway, try their sister bar hidden in the back room, The Columbia Room.
Lovely patio for people watching, and great food too. Might catch a DC United player here post-game....
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CIRCA at Dupont
1601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestLovely patio for people watching, and great food too. Might catch a DC United player here post-game....
Can't say enough great things. HAM, HAM, HAM, HAM, and of course, SHERRY. Another Derek Brown spot knocks it out of the park.
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Mockingbird Hill
1843 7th Street NorthwestCan't say enough great things. HAM, HAM, HAM, HAM, and of course, SHERRY. Another Derek Brown spot knocks it out of the park.
Sneak off the bustle of 14th Street and step into a cocktail wonderland.
Place is small, so you might have to wait outside (or at Doi Moi's bar) to get in.
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2 Birds 1 Stone
1800 14th Street NorthwestSneak off the bustle of 14th Street and step into a cocktail wonderland.
Place is small, so you might have to wait outside (or at Doi Moi's bar) to get in.
Sightseeing
Contact your representative to book a tour with one of their staffers, but if you're cutting it close, book yourself a guided tour online:
http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/book_a_tour/index.html
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美國國會大廈
First Street SoutheastContact your representative to book a tour with one of their staffers, but if you're cutting it close, book yourself a guided tour online:
http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/book_a_tour/index.html
Most beautiful building in DC, and the tours are much more interactive and fun that at the Capitol.
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美國國會圖書館
101 Independence Ave SEMost beautiful building in DC, and the tours are much more interactive and fun that at the Capitol.
Beautiful, inside and out. Also showing the Ballet Russe. From their site: "Showcasing more than 130 original costumes, set designs, paintings...[and] film clips in a theatrical ...installation."
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美國國家藝術館
Constitution Avenue NorthwestBeautiful, inside and out. Also showing the Ballet Russe. From their site: "Showcasing more than 130 original costumes, set designs, paintings...[and] film clips in a theatrical ...installation."
Not only do the tickets last two days, but this museum has one of the best views of the Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in DC.
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWNot only do the tickets last two days, but this museum has one of the best views of the Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue in DC.
Check out the restaurant, but there's a skating rank in the winter and live jazz in the garden on Friday evenings in the summer. Perfect place to take a break after walking along the Mall.
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赫希霍恩博物館
7th Street SouthwestCheck out the restaurant, but there's a skating rank in the winter and live jazz in the garden on Friday evenings in the summer. Perfect place to take a break after walking along the Mall.
A secret botanical garden just southwest of the Capitol building. It's free and it's an oasis anytime of the year.
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美國植物園
100 Maryland Ave SWA secret botanical garden just southwest of the Capitol building. It's free and it's an oasis anytime of the year.
Rent a bike, and head to this Island. Feels like you've left the city!
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Rent a bike, and head to this Island. Feels like you've left the city!
Can you spot the Darth Vadar mask amongst the gargoyles? Free tours daily.
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Washington National Cathedral
Can you spot the Darth Vadar mask amongst the gargoyles? Free tours daily.
美國航空太空博物館
600 Independence Ave SWAIRPLANES! SPACE SHIPS! Fun for all.
Perched off 16th Street NW, this is a great park in downtown. Plus, there's a drum circle every Sunday. Grab your bongos and check it out.
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美國梅里迪恩山公園
W Street NorthwestPerched off 16th Street NW, this is a great park in downtown. Plus, there's a drum circle every Sunday. Grab your bongos and check it out.
Beautiful monument to the soldiers who fought so bravely on the European and Pacific fronts. Download the interactive app from The Trust for the National Mall to learn even more (iTunes/Google Play).
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國家二戰紀念碑
1750 Independence Ave SWBeautiful monument to the soldiers who fought so bravely on the European and Pacific fronts. Download the interactive app from The Trust for the National Mall to learn even more (iTunes/Google Play).
Little getaway off the hustle and bustle of the Mall. Beautiful fountains and sculpture.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWLittle getaway off the hustle and bustle of the Mall. Beautiful fountains and sculpture.
Arts & Culture
Take a stroll through the manicured gardens and beautiful fountains situated at the back, and rose garden at the front of the Castle. Snack bar inside!
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Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SWTake a stroll through the manicured gardens and beautiful fountains situated at the back, and rose garden at the front of the Castle. Snack bar inside!
Catch a hockey game, the Wizards/Mystics on the court, or even Disney on Ice.
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Capital One Arena
601 F St NWCatch a hockey game, the Wizards/Mystics on the court, or even Disney on Ice.
Shows daily, and if you're under 35, check out their MyTix site for cheap seats to all their shows.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWShows daily, and if you're under 35, check out their MyTix site for cheap seats to all their shows.
One of the more famous music venues in DC, and there's always a show. Check their website to see which act is in town. www.930.com
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9:30
815 V St NWOne of the more famous music venues in DC, and there's always a show. Check their website to see which act is in town. www.930.com
Great for musicals, and theatre in the round.
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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St SWGreat for musicals, and theatre in the round.
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWIndie and Foreign Film theatre in downtown DC.
Entertainment & Activities
Off Jefferson Drive SW on the Mall there's a Carousel.
METRO:
Smithsonian (Blue, Orange lines)
HOURS:
10 am-5:30 pm daily; Labor Day-Feb 28: 11 am-5 pm Daily
ADMISSION:
$3.50
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國家廣場
Off Jefferson Drive SW on the Mall there's a Carousel.
METRO:
Smithsonian (Blue, Orange lines)
HOURS:
10 am-5:30 pm daily; Labor Day-Feb 28: 11 am-5 pm Daily
ADMISSION:
$3.50
IT'S FREE! What more could you ask for? Hop on the Metros' Red Line from Union Station and take it towards Shady Grove. Get off either at Cleveland Park or Woodley Park.
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史密森尼國家動物園
3001 Connecticut Ave NWIT'S FREE! What more could you ask for? Hop on the Metros' Red Line from Union Station and take it towards Shady Grove. Get off either at Cleveland Park or Woodley Park.
Rent a kayak and paddle around the Potomac, grab some skates and ice skate in the winter, order a cocktail from Tony & Joe's, and go eat at Sequoia.
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWRent a kayak and paddle around the Potomac, grab some skates and ice skate in the winter, order a cocktail from Tony & Joe's, and go eat at Sequoia.
Hop a paddle boat around the Tidal Basin. Prettiest during the Cherry Blossom season!
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Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SWHop a paddle boat around the Tidal Basin. Prettiest during the Cherry Blossom season!
Shopping
Head out of the heat or cold and into the most beautiful train station in America. A host of unique boutiques and restaurants, and a stunning mosaic ceiling to boot.
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聯合車站
Head out of the heat or cold and into the most beautiful train station in America. A host of unique boutiques and restaurants, and a stunning mosaic ceiling to boot.
There's a Macy's, Forever 21, LOFT by Ann Taylor, Anthropologies, J.Crew, Lou Lou Jewelry Boutique, H&M, Guess...the list goes on.
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Metro Center Station
607 13th St NWThere's a Macy's, Forever 21, LOFT by Ann Taylor, Anthropologies, J.Crew, Lou Lou Jewelry Boutique, H&M, Guess...the list goes on.