Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
One of the best coffee houses in the city! Yummy food, desserts, drinks, music, and art.
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWOne of the best coffee houses in the city! Yummy food, desserts, drinks, music, and art.
A casual cafe/diner with cheap food and a fun atmosphere. Near Woodley/Park metro stop.
51 locals recommend
Open City
2331 Calvert St NWA casual cafe/diner with cheap food and a fun atmosphere. Near Woodley/Park metro stop.
The most deliciously traditional Italian restaurant in the city. It's only open limited hours during the week. The line to get in starts promptly before they open, so get there early! Large portions.
13 locals recommend
Pasta Mia
1790 Columbia Rd NWThe most deliciously traditional Italian restaurant in the city. It's only open limited hours during the week. The line to get in starts promptly before they open, so get there early! Large portions.
Amazing roof top views of the city and one of the largest bourbon selections.
123 locals recommend
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWAmazing roof top views of the city and one of the largest bourbon selections.
Starbucks
3100 14th St NWJust right up the street!
D.C. landmark! Great little book store w/full restaurant and bar w/outdoor seating.
151 locals recommend
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWD.C. landmark! Great little book store w/full restaurant and bar w/outdoor seating.
the DINER
2453 18th St NWGreat diner food. Open 24/7.
Donburi
2438 18th St NWHighly recommended rice bowls!
Drinks & Nightlife
A higher-end French restaurant with a yummy brunch menu and great dancing downstairs on the weekends.
17 locals recommend
Napoleon Bistro
1847 Columbia Rd NWA higher-end French restaurant with a yummy brunch menu and great dancing downstairs on the weekends.
A comfortably casual local bar w/good service and slightly above standard bar food.
34 locals recommend
Bourbon
2321 18th St NWA comfortably casual local bar w/good service and slightly above standard bar food.
Essentials
The organic food store is just a few blocks from the apartment.
48 locals recommend
Yes! Organic Market Adams Morgan
1825 Columbia Rd NWThe organic food store is just a few blocks from the apartment.
Everything Else
Bank of America Financial Center
Full service bank w/ATM.
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Rd NWHotel commonly used for conferences.
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NWHotel commonly used for conferences.
Capital Bikeshare
Daily bike rentals available w/stations all over the city.
AB Liquors
1803 Columbia Rd NWNeighborhood liquor store run by a very sweet man.
Ackerman's Cleaners
1823 Columbia Rd NWDry cleaners.
The Park at Adams Morgan
1711 Florida Avenue NorthwestParking garage nearby: http://www.adamsmorganparking.com/.
The park is just a few blocks away w/basketball courts, playground, benches, and it's also where a lot of my neighbors take their dogs.
27 locals recommend
Kalorama Park
1865 Kalorama Rd NWThe park is just a few blocks away w/basketball courts, playground, benches, and it's also where a lot of my neighbors take their dogs.
Forgot your sports gear? Neighborhood running store located just 3 blocks away!
6 locals recommend
Fleet Feet Sports
1841 Columbia Rd NWForgot your sports gear? Neighborhood running store located just 3 blocks away!
Sightseeing
The National Zoo is only a 15 minute walk up Connecticut Avenue.
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe National Zoo is only a 15 minute walk up Connecticut Avenue.
Shopping
CVS
645 H St NEPharmacy and household goods.
Via Gypset
2311 Calvert St NWGreat vintage/consignment shop.