Nina’s Guidebook to Washington, D.C.
Food scene
Amazing bakery nearby with fresh baked bread and pastries, coffee & tea, and the best pizza night on Thursday and Friday. Reserve your pizza ahead of time online: https://www.seylou.com/pizza-nights.
12 locals recommend
Seylou Bakery
926 N St NWAmazing bakery nearby with fresh baked bread and pastries, coffee & tea, and the best pizza night on Thursday and Friday. Reserve your pizza ahead of time online: https://www.seylou.com/pizza-nights.
The best coffee and a quick walk from the condo- try the draft lattes!
163 locals recommend
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWThe best coffee and a quick walk from the condo- try the draft lattes!
Delicious food- the fried chicken and waffles is a favorite of ours. Be sure to book ahead!
34 locals recommend
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWDelicious food- the fried chicken and waffles is a favorite of ours. Be sure to book ahead!
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NWAmazing Chinese food- right outside the patio!
A Michelin rated restaurant- great for special occasions. Be sure to book far in advance on their website so you can get a reservation!
109 locals recommend
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWA Michelin rated restaurant- great for special occasions. Be sure to book far in advance on their website so you can get a reservation!
All-Purpose Shaw
1250 9th St NWReally good pizza right around the corner!
Espita Mezcaleria
1250 9th St NWReally good Mexican food and margaritas/mezcal!
The best bagels in town. Be sure to order ahead or get there with enough time- there will be a line!
Pearl's Bagels
1017 7th St NWThe best bagels in town. Be sure to order ahead or get there with enough time- there will be a line!
Another great restaurant right around the corner- featuring Georgian food and really good wine.
18 locals recommend
Supra
1205 11th St NWAnother great restaurant right around the corner- featuring Georgian food and really good wine.
Nina May
1337 11th St NWReally great restaurant- delicious brunch!
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
1227 11th St NWDelicious tacos! Reasonably priced.
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWCute bar- good to reserve ahead of time.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWAmazing food and breakfast!
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEThe best restaurant ever
Perry's Restaurant
1811 Columbia Rd NWGreat rooftop sushi!
Union Market
1309 5th St NEReally fun food market!
Convivial
801 O St NWFrench food
Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant
465 K Street NorthwestGreat sushi nearby!
A Baked Joint
430 K St NWSo good for breakfast and great coffee- always busy on the weekend!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWJeni's!
Compass Coffee
1535 7th St NWReally great coffee!
Neighborhoods
Logan Circle
Great restaurants and bars, nice park in the middle.
Historical and fun! Eastern Market is a great place to check out on the weekends. Two favorite restaurants are Rose's Luxury and Acqua al Duo.
190 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Historical and fun! Eastern Market is a great place to check out on the weekends. Two favorite restaurants are Rose's Luxury and Acqua al Duo.
Dupont Circle
Cute and walkable, historic houses. Lots of good restaurants.
My favorite neighborhood in all of D.C.! The cutest houses and best shops. Check out the waterfront while you're there.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
My favorite neighborhood in all of D.C.! The cutest houses and best shops. Check out the waterfront while you're there.
Shaw
Historic and hip! Great up and coming restaurants.
Adams Morgan
Fun and lots of bars for late nights
Navy Yard
Lots of great shops and restaurants
Southwest Waterfront
Great shops and restaurants
Self-care
Blackbird Salon
801 Virginia Ave SEIn case you need your hair done!
Barber of Hell's Bottom
818 Rhode Island Ave NWMen's hair
Down Dog Power Yoga
1229 34th St NWHot Yoga- the best if you're into that!
Sightseeing
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWWorld War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWVietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWNational Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWNational Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SW
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWEntertainment
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWShopping
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWCute store in Logan Circle
Great little market right across the street to get basic groceries
38 locals recommend
Union Kitchen Grocery
538 3rd St NEGreat little market right across the street to get basic groceries
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWNeighborhood Whole Foods
Trader Joe's
1914 14th St NWClosest Trader Joe's (can be crowded at times)
Closest large grocery store (can be a little sketchy of an area at times)
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWClosest large grocery store (can be a little sketchy of an area at times)
City advice
Getting around
The closest metro is the Mt. Vernon Convention Center metro
Green & yellow lines
Don't miss
The Dupont Circle Farmer's market on Sundays from 8:30-1:00
https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/dupont-circle