Guidebook for Washington, D.C.
Food Scene
The original of this popular restaurant chain. Many events--poetry readings, movie screenings, author signings, etc.--take place here. Food is pretty good, too!
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWThe original of this popular restaurant chain. Many events--poetry readings, movie screenings, author signings, etc.--take place here. Food is pretty good, too!
It might be a cliché, but you do have to go to Ben's--at least once! It's got the famous half-smokes and chili. The line is long, but it moves fairly quickly with the help of the lively crew inside.
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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWIt might be a cliché, but you do have to go to Ben's--at least once! It's got the famous half-smokes and chili. The line is long, but it moves fairly quickly with the help of the lively crew inside.
You want fast, tasty Greek food? This is my go to spot. A creature of habit, I stick with the chicken souvlaki platter or pita. But you? Try what you want!
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The Greek Spot
2017 11th St NWYou want fast, tasty Greek food? This is my go to spot. A creature of habit, I stick with the chicken souvlaki platter or pita. But you? Try what you want!
Oohh's & Aahh's
1005 U St NWRevered soul food! Not the cheapest, but it is among the tastiest.
Chix
2019 11th Street NorthwestOrganic chicken with interesting flavors!
Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NWA legendary U Street area diner, serving up soul food options.
The sister-restaurant of Busboys. Inspired by "Their Eyes Were Watching God" author Zora Neale Hurston. Good ol' Cajun food.
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Mulebone
The sister-restaurant of Busboys. Inspired by "Their Eyes Were Watching God" author Zora Neale Hurston. Good ol' Cajun food.
U Street Cafe
1301 U St NWYummy breakfast. I always get a waffle of some sort.
It's a Starbucks! Outdoor seating when warm out--great for U Street people watching.
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Starbucks
3100 14th St NWIt's a Starbucks! Outdoor seating when warm out--great for U Street people watching.
Sometimes McDonald's is all you want or need. I happen to have a recurring craving for nuggets...
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Starbucks
3100 14th St NWSometimes McDonald's is all you want or need. I happen to have a recurring craving for nuggets...
Whoa! A BBQ place just a street behind the house. When the weather, is warm out outside.
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American Ice Company
917 V St NWWhoa! A BBQ place just a street behind the house. When the weather, is warm out outside.
Izakaya Seki
1117 V St NWAuthentic (i.e., not "Americanized) Japanese food.
Sure it's a little restaurant behind a gas station...but people love their sandwiches--me included.
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Fast Gourmet
Sure it's a little restaurant behind a gas station...but people love their sandwiches--me included.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWBen's Chili Bowl's more adult spot next door.
Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1114-1118 U St NWPossibly the most popular Ethiopian restaurant in DC.
A Hilton Brothers restaurant--inspired by DC native Marvin Gaye and Belgian food. Known for the chicken and waffles.
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Marvin
2007 14th St NWA Hilton Brothers restaurant--inspired by DC native Marvin Gaye and Belgian food. Known for the chicken and waffles.
Everlasting Life Cafe
Vegan food!
Sala Thai Restaurant
1301 U St NWAdequate Thai food. Jazz music on Friday evenings.
Kapnos
2201 14th St NWA Mike Isabella restaurant.
Policy Restaurant & Lounge
1904 14th St NWGood happy hour.
Tacos El Chilango
1119 V St NWGreat, little neighborhood taco spot.
Not close by, but if you are into raw food, this is the place to get it.
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Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar/ Hempburger Cafe & Juice Bar
Not close by, but if you are into raw food, this is the place to get it.
&pizza
1118 H St NEGreat, quickly-prepared pizza.
Lovely Yogurt
1017 U St NWGet your frozen yogurt fix.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
655 Michigan Ave NEGet a toasty sandwich near Howard U.
El Rey
919 U St NWLively place to watch a game and down some tacos.
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWParis meets DC. Reservations are recommended.
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWNice place for wine and tapas, perhaps a little paella.
Alero Restaurant
1301 U St NWMexican food, margaritas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yeah, so there is a very highly-rated lounge across the street. People love Darnell's cozy spot. The drinks and the hospitality make it one of the best "lesser known" night spots.
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Darnell's
944 Florida Ave NWYeah, so there is a very highly-rated lounge across the street. People love Darnell's cozy spot. The drinks and the hospitality make it one of the best "lesser known" night spots.
A popular naeighborhood bar. Lots of regulars. They have trivia nights and live music.
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Solly's
1942 11th St NWA popular naeighborhood bar. Lots of regulars. They have trivia nights and live music.
the Gibson
2009 14th St NWA hidden little speakeasy.
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEA tavern on Florida Ave NW.
A small-plates, British-inspired pub. There is a roof bar when the weather warms up.
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Brixton
901 U St NWA small-plates, British-inspired pub. There is a roof bar when the weather warms up.
Vinoteca
1940 11th St NWA nice wine bar with decent food. Has a good happy hour and brunch.
Really nice, chill wine bar with great charcuterie and banh mi sandwiches! Happy hour includes half-priced wine bottles.
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Dickson Wine Bar
903 U St NWReally nice, chill wine bar with great charcuterie and banh mi sandwiches! Happy hour includes half-priced wine bottles.
Cafe Saint-Ex
1847 14th St NWA quirky bar with an aviation theme.
Red Light
1401 R St NWDrinks and dessert.
Entertainment & Activities
Lounge of Three
1013 U St NWAnother popular live music venue.
Essentials
Organic grocery store. Decent beer and wine selection. Also has organic and health products. Not inexpensive...no surprises there. ;)
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Yes! Organic Market 14th St.
2123 14th St NWOrganic grocery store. Decent beer and wine selection. Also has organic and health products. Not inexpensive...no surprises there. ;)
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWNearby large grocery store. Can get very crowded.
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWThe much-loved quirky grocer. Great for unique, easy-to-prepare meals.
Arts & Culture
It's so awesome to have this very popular, concert venue in my neighborhood. It's a cool place to see a show. One of the go-to spots in DC.
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9:30
815 V St NWIt's so awesome to have this very popular, concert venue in my neighborhood. It's a cool place to see a show. One of the go-to spots in DC.
A downstairs lounge. Lot of live music offerings. Usually jazz. A cool place--looks like you are entering a cave. Can't miss it with the saxophone on the building.
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Bohemian Caverns
2001 11th Street NorthwestA downstairs lounge. Lot of live music offerings. Usually jazz. A cool place--looks like you are entering a cave. Can't miss it with the saxophone on the building.
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St NWA historic theater in the heart of U Street. Beautiful inside.
Renovated, historic theater is the site of many big concerts and other events
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Howard Theatre
620 T St NWRenovated, historic theater is the site of many big concerts and other events
Shakespeare Theatre Company: Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th St NWCatch a play!
The Velvet Lounge
915 U St NWCatch some up and coming bands and grab food.
A new indie movie theatre just a short distance away.
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Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
807 V Street NorthwestA new indie movie theatre just a short distance away.
Black Cat
1811 14th St NWCatch a indie band or attend a dance party.
Everything Else
CVS
645 H St NEA CVS four blocks down on 14th and W Streets NW.
A unique park with awesome architecture, fountains, and views. On the weekends, drumming circles attract all walks of life in DC...perhaps you will join in, too!
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メリディアン・ヒル・パーク
W Street NorthwestA unique park with awesome architecture, fountains, and views. On the weekends, drumming circles attract all walks of life in DC...perhaps you will join in, too!
無原罪の御宿りの聖母教会
400 Michigan Avenue NortheastThe largest Catholic church in the United States.
Where the Wizards play basketball and the Capitals play hockey...and some other stuff, too.
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キャピタルワンアリーナ
601 F St NWWhere the Wizards play basketball and the Capitals play hockey...and some other stuff, too.
ロナルド・レーガン・ワシントン・ナショナル空港
2401 Smith BlvdYou can take the Yellow line straight to U Street!
Sightseeing
Where big conventions and events are held. Two Metro stops from U Street.
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ウォルター・E. ワシントン・コンベンション・センター
801 Mt Vernon Pl NWWhere big conventions and events are held. Two Metro stops from U Street.
Go stand outside the gates...unless you have tickets to get inside.
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The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGo stand outside the gates...unless you have tickets to get inside.
ワシントン記念塔
2 15th St NWThe famous obelisk.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWJefferson is standing in there.
ナショナル・モール
This is where Abe sits.
The very famous, very large park that runs through much of DC and parts of Montgomery County, MD.
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Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
5200 Glover Rd NWThe very famous, very large park that runs through much of DC and parts of Montgomery County, MD.
See the nation's paper currency get made. Not to be confused with the United States Mint (coins).
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アメリカ合衆国製版印刷局
301 14th St SWSee the nation's paper currency get made. Not to be confused with the United States Mint (coins).