940 P. St - Our Guidebook
Food Scene - Casual
Great choice for any meal with awesome food. Very reasonably priced and the menu is from a James Beard award winning chef. We love the fried chicken sandwich - so savory and delicious!
All Day by Kramers
Great choice for any meal with awesome food. Very reasonably priced and the menu is from a James Beard award winning chef. We love the fried chicken sandwich - so savory and delicious!
Probably one of our favorite spots with great food, really well made drinks and a cool vibe with a lot of LGBTQ history. Usually you can walk in and get seated.
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Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestProbably one of our favorite spots with great food, really well made drinks and a cool vibe with a lot of LGBTQ history. Usually you can walk in and get seated.
Great Ramen House one block east on 9th. Awesome vibe, good food, and quality drinks. Steps away from our place. Head east on P street and you’ll see it on the corner of P and 9th.
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Chaplin's Restaurant
1501 9th Street NorthwestGreat Ramen House one block east on 9th. Awesome vibe, good food, and quality drinks. Steps away from our place. Head east on P street and you’ll see it on the corner of P and 9th.
If you are interested in Ethiopian food, or open to experimenting, this place is right around the corner and is amazing. Rated one of the best in DC.
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Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart
1334 9th St NWIf you are interested in Ethiopian food, or open to experimenting, this place is right around the corner and is amazing. Rated one of the best in DC.
Fantastic food … great for delivery. I can’t say enough about their Szechuan Green Beans, Scallion Pancakes, and their dumplings. You can’t go wrong with an order from Dumplings and Beyond
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Dumplings And Beyond
2400 Wisconsin Ave NWFantastic food … great for delivery. I can’t say enough about their Szechuan Green Beans, Scallion Pancakes, and their dumplings. You can’t go wrong with an order from Dumplings and Beyond
Authentic Mexican food in the Latin area, which is just a few blocks south on 11th Street. Seriously...the food is amazing, low price and the Guac and margaritas are worth it.
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El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
1227 11th St NWAuthentic Mexican food in the Latin area, which is just a few blocks south on 11th Street. Seriously...the food is amazing, low price and the Guac and margaritas are worth it.
Burgers, sandwiches, American style. OK, these burgers will make you cuss they are so good. And their onion rings… yow. It’s not your traditional bar burger… these are something you can only get in DC.
Ghostburger
1250 9th Street NorthwestBurgers, sandwiches, American style. OK, these burgers will make you cuss they are so good. And their onion rings… yow. It’s not your traditional bar burger… these are something you can only get in DC.
This is hands-down our favorite eclectic pizza place in DC. Scrumptious.
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Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWThis is hands-down our favorite eclectic pizza place in DC. Scrumptious.
The Kanom Jeeb is amazing. If you like fried rice the Basil Fried Rice is fantastic. My absolute favorite is the Green Curry with seafood. Your taste buds wont stop thanking you.
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Regent Thai Cuisine
1910 18th St NWThe Kanom Jeeb is amazing. If you like fried rice the Basil Fried Rice is fantastic. My absolute favorite is the Green Curry with seafood. Your taste buds wont stop thanking you.
Sette Osteria
1666 Connecticut Ave NWGreat pizza, great Italian!
Our favorite sandwich spot for a quick bite to go (no seating). The sandwiches are big enough for two. The also have good breakfast sandwiches for a morning takeout. Just a few blocks away tucked in the alley.
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SUNdeVICH
1314 9th St NWOur favorite sandwich spot for a quick bite to go (no seating). The sandwiches are big enough for two. The also have good breakfast sandwiches for a morning takeout. Just a few blocks away tucked in the alley.
Best place to get a filling, fresh salad in DC. There are many locations around the city, with the one closest located 5 blocks west on P street across from Whole Foods.
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sweetgreen
1461 P St NWBest place to get a filling, fresh salad in DC. There are many locations around the city, with the one closest located 5 blocks west on P street across from Whole Foods.
There are multiple Tatte spots around DC. They have great bakery items and even some breakfast and lunch choices. No reservations here, so timing can matter unless you want to just grab something to go.
Tatte
2805 Clarendon BlvdThere are multiple Tatte spots around DC. They have great bakery items and even some breakfast and lunch choices. No reservations here, so timing can matter unless you want to just grab something to go.
Just a few blocks south on 9th St by the Convention Center. Fantastic for any meal... breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. My absolute favorites are the S"eggs"y Sandwich and the Chicken & Waffles. Probably best to make a reservation if you go there.
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Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NWJust a few blocks south on 9th St by the Convention Center. Fantastic for any meal... breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. My absolute favorites are the S"eggs"y Sandwich and the Chicken & Waffles. Probably best to make a reservation if you go there.
Food Scene - Hot Restuarants (Reservations Suggested)
Great Balkan tapas place around the corner. It’s a set price for lunch ($28) and dinner ($49), but the food quality and quantity are well worth it. Probably our favorite new place that isn’t way overly priced.
Ambar Shaw
Great Balkan tapas place around the corner. It’s a set price for lunch ($28) and dinner ($49), but the food quality and quantity are well worth it. Probably our favorite new place that isn’t way overly priced.
Barcelona Wine Bar is a must if you are interested in small shareable plates of amazing food. Menu rotates ... would love to know if you try something great.
Some of our favorites are the Cucumber Carpaccio, Empanadas, and the Seafood Paella (takes 45 minutes so order it right away).
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Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWBarcelona Wine Bar is a must if you are interested in small shareable plates of amazing food. Menu rotates ... would love to know if you try something great.
Some of our favorites are the Cucumber Carpaccio, Empanadas, and the Seafood Paella (takes 45 minutes so order it right away).
Amazing Peruvian tapas place. We love the following: Yucas Rellenes, Madurito (sooooo good), Cebiche Classico, and so many more. Amazing food, great drinks, great service. You won’t be disappointed. The location overlooks the rooftops of Blagden Alley, which makes the vibe one of our DC favs.
Causa/ Bar Amazonia
920 Blagden Alley NorthwestAmazing Peruvian tapas place. We love the following: Yucas Rellenes, Madurito (sooooo good), Cebiche Classico, and so many more. Amazing food, great drinks, great service. You won’t be disappointed. The location overlooks the rooftops of Blagden Alley, which makes the vibe one of our DC favs.
Great French spot for a “date night” dinner or just to grab drinks at the bar. A little fancier, but worth it! The food and service are great.
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Convivial
801 O St NWGreat French spot for a “date night” dinner or just to grab drinks at the bar. A little fancier, but worth it! The food and service are great.
Upscale dining from well accomplished chefs. If the weather permits, arrive before your reservation and enjoy the evening air by sitting outside for drinks before your meal. Very cool ambiance. It is an old insane asylum that only has one entrance to the courtyard and restaurant, and the outdoor space is a hidden gem in DC.
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Dirty Habit DC
555 8th St NWUpscale dining from well accomplished chefs. If the weather permits, arrive before your reservation and enjoy the evening air by sitting outside for drinks before your meal. Very cool ambiance. It is an old insane asylum that only has one entrance to the courtyard and restaurant, and the outdoor space is a hidden gem in DC.
We have enjoyed brunch here, and it was so amazing we cannot wait to go back for dinner. Our favorite brunch items:
- Tuna Crudo
- Hummus (best pita ever)
- Avocado Toast
Gypsy Kitchen DC
We have enjoyed brunch here, and it was so amazing we cannot wait to go back for dinner. Our favorite brunch items:
- Tuna Crudo
- Hummus (best pita ever)
- Avocado Toast
Very nice, upper-scale restaurant with great food and an amazing bar. The Black Manhattan is outstanding. Make reservations, but usually they have openings. This is close to the White House, so a nice lunch or dinner spot after exploring the Mall.
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The Hamilton
600 14th St NWVery nice, upper-scale restaurant with great food and an amazing bar. The Black Manhattan is outstanding. Make reservations, but usually they have openings. This is close to the White House, so a nice lunch or dinner spot after exploring the Mall.
Great French spot for any meal. So delicious, but reservations in advance will likely be needed.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWGreat French spot for any meal. So delicious, but reservations in advance will likely be needed.
Newer restaurant getting strong reviews. The Beef Rendang is to die for. Make reservations ahead of time.
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Makan
3400 11th St NWNewer restaurant getting strong reviews. The Beef Rendang is to die for. Make reservations ahead of time.
Mariscos 1133
Latin seafood cuisine with nods to the Caribbean.
Phenomenal Italian food… you won’t be disappointed. It is just around the corner on 9th St and 2 blocks south.
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San Lorenzo
1316 9th St NWPhenomenal Italian food… you won’t be disappointed. It is just around the corner on 9th St and 2 blocks south.
Such an awesome southern food experience for any meal! The vibe is probably one of our favorites in DC. You won't leave hungry (or healthy), but worth it when you want an upscale southern style meal.
Yardbird Table & Bar
Such an awesome southern food experience for any meal! The vibe is probably one of our favorites in DC. You won't leave hungry (or healthy), but worth it when you want an upscale southern style meal.
Right around the corner from our place on 9th Street and one block north. The sushi is so fresh and delicious. Appetizer Ebi Shumai is so yummy. The Spicy Yellowtail is great as well.
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Zeppelin
1544 9th St NWRight around the corner from our place on 9th Street and one block north. The sushi is so fresh and delicious. Appetizer Ebi Shumai is so yummy. The Spicy Yellowtail is great as well.
Bars, Breweries, and Wine
Such a cool spot with a speak-easy vibe. Allegory is hidden behind a nondescript door in the Eaton DC’s Progress Library. It is first come first serve. The concept combines the story of Alice in Wonderland with the experience of Ruby Bridges - the first Black child to desegregate the William Frantz Elementary School in 1960 in Louisiana. We love this spot and it's not well known.
Allegory
1201 K St NWSuch a cool spot with a speak-easy vibe. Allegory is hidden behind a nondescript door in the Eaton DC’s Progress Library. It is first come first serve. The concept combines the story of Alice in Wonderland with the experience of Ruby Bridges - the first Black child to desegregate the William Frantz Elementary School in 1960 in Louisiana. We love this spot and it's not well known.
Great outdoor Beer Garden with awesome German beer. It can fill up quickly if it's nice out, and it's just a few blocks away on 7th and Q.
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Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWGreat outdoor Beer Garden with awesome German beer. It can fill up quickly if it's nice out, and it's just a few blocks away on 7th and Q.
Great drinks, great service, great atmosphere. Probably our favorite spot for a quality cocktail. It's not large, so getting there close to when they open is a smart idea, as they don't take reservations.
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Jane Jane
1705 14th Street NorthwestGreat drinks, great service, great atmosphere. Probably our favorite spot for a quality cocktail. It's not large, so getting there close to when they open is a smart idea, as they don't take reservations.
One block west and it opened in Spring of 2023. It's the new Gay hotspot. The vibe on the inside is so cool, and there is outdoor seating as well. However, the place is always packed so getting there right when they open is smart to ensure you get a comfortable spot on the chic inside.
The Little Gay Pub
One block west and it opened in Spring of 2023. It's the new Gay hotspot. The vibe on the inside is so cool, and there is outdoor seating as well. However, the place is always packed so getting there right when they open is smart to ensure you get a comfortable spot on the chic inside.
Great spot to stop in and have a glass/bottle of wine and small plates. It's first come first serve, but so close to our place and worth it. Wines are actually quality and the small plates are super tasty.
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Maxwell Park
1336 9th St NWGreat spot to stop in and have a glass/bottle of wine and small plates. It's first come first serve, but so close to our place and worth it. Wines are actually quality and the small plates are super tasty.
Classy bar with phenomenal drinks that are strong! They are located near the White House in the lower level of the Hay-Adams, so you may see some government locals during your visit. The art and drink coasters poke fun at politicians on all sides.
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Off the Record
800 16th St NWClassy bar with phenomenal drinks that are strong! They are located near the White House in the lower level of the Hay-Adams, so you may see some government locals during your visit. The art and drink coasters poke fun at politicians on all sides.
Awesome beer garden with our favorite beer. Less popular than Dacha Beer Garden, but better beer and better overall experience in our opinion. 1.5 miles away, so not super close by, but still worth it.
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Wunder Garten
1101 First St NEAwesome beer garden with our favorite beer. Less popular than Dacha Beer Garden, but better beer and better overall experience in our opinion. 1.5 miles away, so not super close by, but still worth it.
Amazing French wine bar. You will not find Napa wines on the list. Great place for small plates and European wine.
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
1529C 14th Street NorthwestAmazing French wine bar. You will not find Napa wines on the list. Great place for small plates and European wine.
Coffee, Desserts and Bakeries
The coffee is fantastic.. plain and simple, it’s great. Only downside, no Wi-Fi. But, it's a few blocks north and west on S and 12th by the Garrison Elementary School.
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The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NWThe coffee is fantastic.. plain and simple, it’s great. Only downside, no Wi-Fi. But, it's a few blocks north and west on S and 12th by the Garrison Elementary School.
Awesome coffee place in Blagden Alley, which is just a few blocks south. Really good coffee with a great vibe.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
924 Blagden Alley NWAwesome coffee place in Blagden Alley, which is just a few blocks south. Really good coffee with a great vibe.
Amazing Gelato Place with great coffee! It's located in the fancy, high-end shopping area of City Center, which is six blocks south on 9th St.
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee
Amazing Gelato Place with great coffee! It's located in the fancy, high-end shopping area of City Center, which is six blocks south on 9th St.
This is another great gelato place right around the corner from our place on 8th Street.
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Dolci Gelati (Shaw DC)
1420 8th St NWThis is another great gelato place right around the corner from our place on 8th Street.
Famous cupcake spot. Usually a line to get in, but if you are a cupcake fanatic, you won't want to miss it.
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Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWFamous cupcake spot. Usually a line to get in, but if you are a cupcake fanatic, you won't want to miss it.
This place has the most amazing ice cream we have ever had!!! It used to be a Greek restaurant that made their own ice cream, but the pandemic killed the restaurant and only the ice cream survived. Now they sell cones/scoops in a cart outside, or you can order pints for pick-up online. The pint flavors change daily, and you will not be disappointed. Some of the flavors sound odd, but we have tried nearly every one, and we always come back for more.
Happy Ice Cream
This place has the most amazing ice cream we have ever had!!! It used to be a Greek restaurant that made their own ice cream, but the pandemic killed the restaurant and only the ice cream survived. Now they sell cones/scoops in a cart outside, or you can order pints for pick-up online. The pint flavors change daily, and you will not be disappointed. Some of the flavors sound odd, but we have tried nearly every one, and we always come back for more.
Right around the corner from our place. I think the coffee is good, but the vibe is great.
The Roasted Boon Company
1018 Rhode Island Ave NWRight around the corner from our place. I think the coffee is good, but the vibe is great.
Awesome coffee and breakfast spot. Probably our favorite for breakfast sandwiches and quality coffee.
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Slipstream
1333 14th St NWAwesome coffee and breakfast spot. Probably our favorite for breakfast sandwiches and quality coffee.
Our Other Favorite DC Hot Spots
Very cool alley a few blocks southeast with hidden restaurants and bars worth exploring.
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Blagden Alley Northwest
Blagden Alley NorthwestVery cool alley a few blocks southeast with hidden restaurants and bars worth exploring.
Awesome area with all kinds of restaurants and cocktail spots.
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District Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWAwesome area with all kinds of restaurants and cocktail spots.
Georgetown
Great area for shopping, food, drinks, etc.
Great spot close by for a picnic, to people watch, etc. Logan Circle is always a happening place for people, fun, dogs, etc.
Logan Circle
Great spot close by for a picnic, to people watch, etc. Logan Circle is always a happening place for people, fun, dogs, etc.
Great place for walking, biking, hiking, or running in the city.
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Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
5200 Glover Rd NWGreat place for walking, biking, hiking, or running in the city.
Union Market has great food, restaurants, drink spots, etc. Cool indoor outdoor vibe in an Urban DC setting.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEUnion Market has great food, restaurants, drink spots, etc. Cool indoor outdoor vibe in an Urban DC setting.
Great spot on the Georgetown Waterfront with bars, restaurants and a walking path along the Potomac. Great view of the Kennedy Center and Arlington.
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The Washington Harbour
3000-3050 K St NWGreat spot on the Georgetown Waterfront with bars, restaurants and a walking path along the Potomac. Great view of the Kennedy Center and Arlington.
Great area in Navy Yard with waterfront views, fantastic restaurants, bars and a winery. Easy to get to on the Metro Green Line.
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The Yards Park
355 Water St SEGreat area in Navy Yard with waterfront views, fantastic restaurants, bars and a winery. Easy to get to on the Metro Green Line.
Grocery Stores and Pharmacies
Quality little grocery store in the Latin area a few blocks south on 11th street.
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Capitol Supermarket
1231 11th St NWQuality little grocery store in the Latin area a few blocks south on 11th street.
Community Pharmacy
Closest Walgreens Pharmacy (not a Walgreens store…just pharmacy pick-up).
CVS
1418 P St NWClosest CVS four blocks west on P St.
Giant Food
Huge grocery store two blocks east on P and 8th.
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NWGreat grocery store 4.5 blocks west on P St.
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Walking and Transportation
We live in a very safe and walkable neighborhood in D.C. You will see people, young and old, walking all times of day, and it is also a very dog friendly area. That being said, we are in a big city, so it's always smart to lock your vehicle if you have a car.
The Metro bus and subway system is super easy and clean. We use it all the time. You can also find electric bikes and scooters, which are a fun way to navigate the city. The Metro bus has multiple routes that pick up on 9th and 11th street. The Green Line Subway is two blocks east and three blocks south (Mt. Vernon Square stop).