Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Fancy Radish
600 H St NEAmazing Michelin-rated vegan food
Our favorite neighborhood spot. Great for brunch or dinner, and very kid-friendly.
176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NEOur favorite neighborhood spot. Great for brunch or dinner, and very kid-friendly.
Upscale food court with a dazzling array of options, as well as an amazing butcher, cheese shop, dairy shop, spice shop, and others. Especially great when the weather is nice and you can sit outside.
906 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Union Market
1309 5th St NEUpscale food court with a dazzling array of options, as well as an amazing butcher, cheese shop, dairy shop, spice shop, and others. Especially great when the weather is nice and you can sit outside.
Another local favorite, by acclaimed DC chef Erik Bruner-Yang. The Taiwanese-Cambodian cuisine is unlike anything we've had anywhere else.
284 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maketto
1351 H St NEAnother local favorite, by acclaimed DC chef Erik Bruner-Yang. The Taiwanese-Cambodian cuisine is unlike anything we've had anywhere else.
Some of the only good Mexican food in DC. Everything is delicious, and the prices are the same at the countertop in front and the sit-down restaurant in back.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fresca Taqueria & Rosticeria
701 H St NESome of the only good Mexican food in DC. Everything is delicious, and the prices are the same at the countertop in front and the sit-down restaurant in back.
Michelin-rated meals. This is our favorite new restaurant in DC. Very vegetarian friendly, but plenty of delicious meat (the duck platter is especially delicious).
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hazel
808 V St NWMichelin-rated meals. This is our favorite new restaurant in DC. Very vegetarian friendly, but plenty of delicious meat (the duck platter is especially delicious).
Dino's Grotto
1914 9th St NWFantastic Italian food
Delicious Japanese-influenced food, with excellent cocktails. One of our favorite date spots.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kyirisan
1924 8th St NWDelicious Japanese-influenced food, with excellent cocktails. One of our favorite date spots.
A Michelin-starred restaurant just a 15 minute walk from our house! If you can fit it into your budget, Masseria has an outstanding combination of ambience and delicious food.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Masseria
1340 4th St NEA Michelin-starred restaurant just a 15 minute walk from our house! If you can fit it into your budget, Masseria has an outstanding combination of ambience and delicious food.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StWhole Foods Market
600 H St NEGiant Food
1345 Park Rd NWGrocery store and pharmacy
Getting Around
Union Station
Entertainment & Activities
Swampoodle Dog Park & Playground
L Street NortheastFantastic new dog park and playground
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park containing trees and plants from around the country, as well as the original columns from the US capitol (moved to the arboretum in 1958).
252 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arboretum
Beautiful park containing trees and plants from around the country, as well as the original columns from the US capitol (moved to the arboretum in 1958).
Arts & Culture
The best new museum in DC, it has several floors dedicated to history (downstairs) and culture (upstairs). Be prepared to spend most of a day there if you want to see the whole thing. They do permit some same-day tickets, but try to get tickets in advance.
451 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana
1400 Constitution Ave. NWThe best new museum in DC, it has several floors dedicated to history (downstairs) and culture (upstairs). Be prepared to spend most of a day there if you want to see the whole thing. They do permit some same-day tickets, but try to get tickets in advance.
Always a favorite spot, and great for kids.
809 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWAlways a favorite spot, and great for kids.
Shopping
Solid State Books
600F H St NEOur favorite local bookstore!