Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Open City
2331 Calvert St NWThey have good food spanning many genres, and it's a pleasant layout.
Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th Street NorthwestA nice little place to relax or even get some work done.
French-ish and awesome. Especially for brunch an the weekends when Open City is too crowded.
16 locals recommend
Petits Plats
2653 Connecticut Ave NWFrench-ish and awesome. Especially for brunch an the weekends when Open City is too crowded.
Located under Petits Plats and run by the same people. Amazing pizza plus anything else I ever tried was superb. Mostly for takeaway, but if it's nice you can eat outside.
Pizze
2653 Connecticut Ave NWLocated under Petits Plats and run by the same people. Amazing pizza plus anything else I ever tried was superb. Mostly for takeaway, but if it's nice you can eat outside.
Not too expensive, good sidewalk dining. Kind of Greek with a lot of Americana cuisine as well.
Medaterra
2614 Connecticut Ave NWNot too expensive, good sidewalk dining. Kind of Greek with a lot of Americana cuisine as well.
Getting Around
Don't try to figure out how much each trip will cost-- just put $10 and ride until it's done then add some more.
81 locals recommend
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
2700 Connecticut Ave NWDon't try to figure out how much each trip will cost-- just put $10 and ride until it's done then add some more.
Parks & Nature
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWPandas.... and more. No admission charge.
Rock Creek Park spans from Maryland through DC to Virginia. Accessible right across from Open City beside and behind the Omni Shoreham.
6 locals recommend
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Northwest
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NorthwestRock Creek Park spans from Maryland through DC to Virginia. Accessible right across from Open City beside and behind the Omni Shoreham.
Arts & Culture
It took 100 years to build and it feels like it. Built on the highest point in the District has city-wide monument views fabulous gardens as well. $10-ish admission.
226 locals recommend
Washington National Cathedral
It took 100 years to build and it feels like it. Built on the highest point in the District has city-wide monument views fabulous gardens as well. $10-ish admission.
Shopping
All the big names are here-- Barney's, Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor. Even some names you didn't know had stores like Doc Martin's and Lacoste.
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
All the big names are here-- Barney's, Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor. Even some names you didn't know had stores like Doc Martin's and Lacoste.
Everything Else
24 hour convenience store. A safe walk 24 hours as well-- the official residence for Director of the FBI is about halfway along the way and there's always at least one guard visible/handy-- plus likely a half-dozen or so more you don't see.
30 locals recommend
7-Eleven
8101 Fenton St24 hour convenience store. A safe walk 24 hours as well-- the official residence for Director of the FBI is about halfway along the way and there's always at least one guard visible/handy-- plus likely a half-dozen or so more you don't see.
Essentials
Good albeit eclectic selection of things like yogurt/kefir and fresh produce, sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
15 locals recommend
Manhattan Market
2647 Connecticut Ave NWGood albeit eclectic selection of things like yogurt/kefir and fresh produce, sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
This is the CVS Pharmacy's location. Drug store with some general items and convenience food.
2601 Connecticut Ave NW
2601 Connecticut Avenue NorthwestThis is the CVS Pharmacy's location. Drug store with some general items and convenience food.