Guidebook for Washington DC

Adam
Guidebook for Washington DC

Food Scene

Because you are only 5 mins by car away from some of the most fun food in DC. Docezza is, in this hosts humble opinion, the best ice cream in the city. Go treat yourself. Takorean has innovative and tasty korean tacos.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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Because you are only 5 mins by car away from some of the most fun food in DC. Docezza is, in this hosts humble opinion, the best ice cream in the city. Go treat yourself. Takorean has innovative and tasty korean tacos.
Red Hen is consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in DC. The food is expertly prepared, is innovative and absolutely delicious. Check out the herb garden they have in the back! Quick and easy to get from the apartment. They have a bar you can eat at, but suggest making a reservation earlier than later if you want a table!
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW
359 recommandé par les habitants
Red Hen is consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in DC. The food is expertly prepared, is innovative and absolutely delicious. Check out the herb garden they have in the back! Quick and easy to get from the apartment. They have a bar you can eat at, but suggest making a reservation earlier than later if you want a table!
Bacio is a neighborhood staple. They have delicious Italian style pizza, good beer selection and artisanal ice cream. It's a friendly and relaxed environment with tons of outdoor seating.
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Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NW
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Bacio is a neighborhood staple. They have delicious Italian style pizza, good beer selection and artisanal ice cream. It's a friendly and relaxed environment with tons of outdoor seating.
As you can imagine from the name, Anxo delivers artisanal and delicious ciders (also have a full bar) as well as Spanish Pintxos.
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ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar
711 Kennedy Street Northwest
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As you can imagine from the name, Anxo delivers artisanal and delicious ciders (also have a full bar) as well as Spanish Pintxos.
On everyone's list you will find Big Bear. It's a casual, fun, hipster friendly cafe shop with outdoor seating. In the summer, you can sit under grape leaves.
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Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NW
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On everyone's list you will find Big Bear. It's a casual, fun, hipster friendly cafe shop with outdoor seating. In the summer, you can sit under grape leaves.
This is a hip BBQ spot serving sandwiches & combo platters with veggie sides. They have great outdoor seating in the warmer months. Great place to stop for lunch to recharge.
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DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NW
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This is a hip BBQ spot serving sandwiches & combo platters with veggie sides. They have great outdoor seating in the warmer months. Great place to stop for lunch to recharge.
KoChix has arguable the best Korean fried chicken. It a very simple place that has amazing food and loved by the locals. There is usually a line and can take some time to prepare the order. There also isn't any seating, so either taking out or using a food delivery app can make sense too.
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KoChix Chicken
400 Florida Ave NW
21 recommandé par les habitants
KoChix has arguable the best Korean fried chicken. It a very simple place that has amazing food and loved by the locals. There is usually a line and can take some time to prepare the order. There also isn't any seating, so either taking out or using a food delivery app can make sense too.

Parks & Nature

Many DC residents aren't aware of how beautiful the Arboretum is. Don't miss it on a beautiful day! Great for a bike ride, run or picknick. The The Bonsai and Penjing Museum is one of my favorites.
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Arboretum
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Many DC residents aren't aware of how beautiful the Arboretum is. Don't miss it on a beautiful day! Great for a bike ride, run or picknick. The The Bonsai and Penjing Museum is one of my favorites.
Great running spot from the apartment. Simply go North on 1st Avenue and you won't miss it. Beautiful reservoir without stop lights or traffic. See you there!
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McMillan Reservoir
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Great running spot from the apartment. Simply go North on 1st Avenue and you won't miss it. Beautiful reservoir without stop lights or traffic. See you there!
The most secluded park in DC that we know of. Only local residents (and now you) know about it. Great community space for picnics, take a stroll and have some quiet time in a park.
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Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NW
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The most secluded park in DC that we know of. Only local residents (and now you) know about it. Great community space for picnics, take a stroll and have some quiet time in a park.

Essentials

Brand new Harris Teeter. Free parking and easy to get to. Has everything you need for reasonable prices.
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Harris Teeter
1201 First Street Northeast
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Brand new Harris Teeter. Free parking and easy to get to. Has everything you need for reasonable prices.
I've never been and sincerely hope you don't have to go - but just so you know, there is a very well regarded hospital close by.
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St NW
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I've never been and sincerely hope you don't have to go - but just so you know, there is a very well regarded hospital close by.

Drinks & Nightlife

Legendary dive bar in DC that is only getting more popular.
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Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NW
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Legendary dive bar in DC that is only getting more popular.
Maybe you came to DC just to see a concert at the 9:30 Club. This club books the best acts, has a big beautiful balcony area and wide open downstairs. Tons of restaurants and bars around. Easy 15 min walk from the apartment.
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9:30
815 V St NW
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Maybe you came to DC just to see a concert at the 9:30 Club. This club books the best acts, has a big beautiful balcony area and wide open downstairs. Tons of restaurants and bars around. Easy 15 min walk from the apartment.
Solid location for drinks and barbeque. It is in a reclaimed industrial location within DC for that hip feeling
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American Ice Company
917 V St NW
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Solid location for drinks and barbeque. It is in a reclaimed industrial location within DC for that hip feeling
Cocktail bar & lounge for classic & creative drinks & trendy bites like kolaches & fancy popcorn.
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Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NW
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Cocktail bar & lounge for classic & creative drinks & trendy bites like kolaches & fancy popcorn.

Washington Walks

One of the best ways to get to know and experience Washington D.C. is through a walking tour. Check out Walkington Walks which provides regular walking tours throughout the city. There is even one to explore here in Bloomindale! Website is https://www.washingtonwalks.com/
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Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NW
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