Food Scene
Beau Thai
1550 7th St NWGreat neighborhood spot for Thai - voted CityPaper Best of DC 2013!
Etete
1942 9th St NWDC has a plethora of Ethiopian restaurants - this is one of the best!
Taylor Gourmet
1116 H St NEOne of the city's most popular sandwich shops.
The city's most creative sub shop. We love the Buenos Aires with steak and chimichurri.
104 locals recommend
SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWThe city's most creative sub shop. We love the Buenos Aires with steak and chimichurri.
Best chocolate chip cookies anywhere. They also offer sandwiches for lunch.
27 locals recommend
Uncle Chip's Cookies
1514 North Capitol St NWBest chocolate chip cookies anywhere. They also offer sandwiches for lunch.
Burmese restaurant offers small plates in their lounge, or a seven-course prix fixe tasting menu (reservations required).
Mandalay
1501 9th St NWBurmese restaurant offers small plates in their lounge, or a seven-course prix fixe tasting menu (reservations required).
Corduroy
1122 9th St NWOne of Washingtonian magazine's "Very Best" restaurants.
Graffiato
707 6th Street NorthwestItalian small plates from "Top Chef" winner Mike Isabella
Acadiana
Upscale Louisiana-style food.
Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestEnergetic ramen bar.
Mandu
453 K St NWExcellent Korean restaurant.
Kushi
465 K St NWIf you're in the mood for sushi, check out this modern Japanese izakaya.
Ping Pong Dim Sum
900 7th Street NorthwestModern dim sum, great for brunch (and cocktails).
Everything Else
Artisanal food shop. Check out their housemade pastas and ice creams, or for a unique experience try one of their Supper Clubs.
12 locals recommend
Seasonal Pantry
165 High StreetArtisanal food shop. Check out their housemade pastas and ice creams, or for a unique experience try one of their Supper Clubs.
Metro station - just 2 stops to downtown.
88 locals recommend
Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Station
700 M St NWMetro station - just 2 stops to downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Passenger
1539 7th St NWLocal bar known for their excellent cocktails and kimchi hot dogs.
Baby Wale
1124 9th St NWCorduroy's more casual sibling.
A&D
Neighborhood bar from the guys behind Seasonal Pantry and SundeVich.
Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U St NWPopular neighbhood/gay sports bar.
Hogo
1017 7th St NW"Nuevo tiki" rum bar from the folks behind Passenger.
Arts & Culture
Recently restored historic theater. Check out their Sunday gospel brunch.
160 locals recommend
Howard Theatre
620 T St NWRecently restored historic theater. Check out their Sunday gospel brunch.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D St NWCutting-edge local theatre company.
Studio Theatre
1501 14th St NWOne of DC's top companies for modern theatre.
Essentials
Brand new grocery store, the largest in the city. Located in a renovated city market.
802 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWBrand new grocery store, the largest in the city. Located in a renovated city market.