Guidebook for Washington
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood place for affordable cocktails and punch. Cool vibe. Also, don't ignore the food -- they make tasty new American eats too.
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Petworth Citizen & Reading Room
829 Upshur St NWGreat neighborhood place for affordable cocktails and punch. Cool vibe. Also, don't ignore the food -- they make tasty new American eats too.
Great place to stop in for a beer and some garlic fries.
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The Pub & The People
1648 North Capitol Street NorthwestGreat place to stop in for a beer and some garlic fries.
Neighborhood spot for some a beer, a game of pinball, and weird decor
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Lyman's Tavern
3720 14th Street NorthwestNeighborhood spot for some a beer, a game of pinball, and weird decor
New cocktail bar (as of January 2016) with creative drinks, cheese/charcuterie, and cool unicorn decor.
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Hank's Cocktail Bar
1624 Q Street NorthwestNew cocktail bar (as of January 2016) with creative drinks, cheese/charcuterie, and cool unicorn decor.
Amazing beer selection and good food. Great place to try local beers or catch a sports game on TV.
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Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdAmazing beer selection and good food. Great place to try local beers or catch a sports game on TV.
Food Scene
Neighborhood gem for lunch, especially on a sunny day. Great sandwiches!
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The Highlands
4706 14th Street NorthwestNeighborhood gem for lunch, especially on a sunny day. Great sandwiches!
The best tacos in DC. They make their tortillas in-house. Also, try the "huarache" and an agua fresca.
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Taqueria Habanero
3710 14th St NWThe best tacos in DC. They make their tortillas in-house. Also, try the "huarache" and an agua fresca.
Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NWThe best coffee shop in town.
Well-composed small plates along with excellent wine and cocktails. Now serving breakfast.
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Room 11
3234 11th St NWWell-composed small plates along with excellent wine and cocktails. Now serving breakfast.
Essentials
Organic grocery with good beer/wine selection. Can be a bit expensive for food but the folks are friendly and the lines are never long.
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Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWOrganic grocery with good beer/wine selection. Can be a bit expensive for food but the folks are friendly and the lines are never long.
Shopping
Small but mighty local bookstore. The President stopped by the other month -- and so should you.
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Upshur Street Books
843 Upshur St NWSmall but mighty local bookstore. The President stopped by the other month -- and so should you.
Ruff & Ready Furnishings
4722 14th Street NorthwestThe best in antiques and junk.
Thrifty's Georgia Avenue Thrift Store
6101 Georgia Ave NWSurprisingly good thrift store for the middle of DC.
Arts & Culture
G Fine Art
4718 14th St NWArt gallery around the corner!
Entertainment & Activities
Upshur Outdoor Pool
4300 Arkansas Ave NWGreat place for a swim.
Upshur Park
4300 Arkansas Ave NWPlayground for the kids.
Everything Else
Lighthouse Yoga Center
502 Kennedy St NWLocal yoga studio at which our neighbor teaches.