Andrea & Margaret’s guidebook
Food scene
A few of our neighborhood faves!
A local favorite that feels like a scene from Friends. Couches and tables fill this cafe and give it a casual, friendly spot for congregating with friends or working remotely.
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Tryst
2459 18th St NWA local favorite that feels like a scene from Friends. Couches and tables fill this cafe and give it a casual, friendly spot for congregating with friends or working remotely.
D Light Cafe & Bakery
2475 18th Street NorthwestDelicious European style brunch spot run by Ukrainian sisters.
With patio and indoor seating, this place is always buzzing with life and has is very family friendly-with chocolate chip pancakes.
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Open City
2331 Calvert St NWWith patio and indoor seating, this place is always buzzing with life and has is very family friendly-with chocolate chip pancakes.
Delicious, inexpensive, quick, grab & go lunch or dinner. The Jamaican empanada is our FAVE.
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Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NWDelicious, inexpensive, quick, grab & go lunch or dinner. The Jamaican empanada is our FAVE.
Federalist Pig
1654 Columbia Rd NWAmazing BBQ & Sides!
Layers of flavor, wonderful service for dining in or carryout. Excellent service.
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Jyoti Indian Cuisine
2433 18th St NWLayers of flavor, wonderful service for dining in or carryout. Excellent service.
Delicious handmade pasta - great for dine in or carryout.
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Al Volo Osteria
1790 Columbia Rd NWDelicious handmade pasta - great for dine in or carryout.
A ramen treat day or night - it's communal table makes for a fun atmosphere.
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Sakuramen Ramen Bar
2441 18th St NWA ramen treat day or night - it's communal table makes for a fun atmosphere.
Delightful and always busy Afghan restaurant. Try the appetizer sampler platter for a delicious sampling.
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Lapis
1847 Columbia Rd NWDelightful and always busy Afghan restaurant. Try the appetizer sampler platter for a delicious sampling.
Michelin Star DC restaurant will make your mouth water. Pricey but worth the splurge if you are a foodie.
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Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWMichelin Star DC restaurant will make your mouth water. Pricey but worth the splurge if you are a foodie.
The atmosphere, menu, and drinks make this place a solid choice. If you like spirits - paired with your meal, this place will delight you.
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Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th St NWThe atmosphere, menu, and drinks make this place a solid choice. If you like spirits - paired with your meal, this place will delight you.
Reveler's Hour
1775 Columbia Rd NW5-star food, wine, service & atmosphere
Macintyre's
2621 Connecticut Ave NWGreat spot to catch and game and have reliably good bar food.
Gorgeous New Hotel - Cafe in Lobby is open to the public and a great spot to do some remote work.
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The LINE DC
1770 Champlain St NWGorgeous New Hotel - Cafe in Lobby is open to the public and a great spot to do some remote work.
The CakeRoom
2006 18th St NWDivine cakes & treats - with upstairs eating area.
#1 ranked Thai DC restaurant. Layers and layers of flavor will delight!
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Beau Thai Mount Pleasant
3162 Mt Pleasant St NW#1 ranked Thai DC restaurant. Layers and layers of flavor will delight!
sweetgreen
888 17th Street NorthwestWonderful salads-started by local Georgetown students and has gone public.
Legit breakfast tacos! Handmade tortillas full of deliciousness…long weekend line so go early!
La Tejana
Legit breakfast tacos! Handmade tortillas full of deliciousness…long weekend line so go early!
Delicious breakfast sandwiches and dinner fare. Great vibe in mount pleasant hispanic neighborhood - short stroll from here.
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Ellē
3221 Mt Pleasant St NWDelicious breakfast sandwiches and dinner fare. Great vibe in mount pleasant hispanic neighborhood - short stroll from here.
Donsak Thai Restaurant
Delicious Thai just steps from here in Woodley Park. Sit down or Carry out
Sightseeing
DC is remarkably biker friendly. Download the Capital Bikeshare App to quickly rent a bike for an hour or day. The trailhead behind the Omni Hotel will take you straight to Georgetown and The Lincoln Memorial.
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Capital Bikeshare
DC is remarkably biker friendly. Download the Capital Bikeshare App to quickly rent a bike for an hour or day. The trailhead behind the Omni Hotel will take you straight to Georgetown and The Lincoln Memorial.
Great spot to grab a kayak on a pretty day.
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWGreat spot to grab a kayak on a pretty day.
A nice walk from the Cottage- and enjoy a Panda cake pop on your way out at Baked by Yael.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWA nice walk from the Cottage- and enjoy a Panda cake pop on your way out at Baked by Yael.
Wonderful for all ages - learn about DC and history while riding bikes through the city with a live tour guide.
Unlimited Biking
Wonderful for all ages - learn about DC and history while riding bikes through the city with a live tour guide.
Trails surround you here! To get off the tourist path, simply search rock creek park trails. Enchanting views and strolls await!
Rock Creek Park
Trails surround you here! To get off the tourist path, simply search rock creek park trails. Enchanting views and strolls await!
Neighborhoods
A short walk - great people watching, restaurants, cafes & shopping. The city's largest farmers market is there on the weekends - year round and does not disappoint.
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Dupont Circle
A short walk - great people watching, restaurants, cafes & shopping. The city's largest farmers market is there on the weekends - year round and does not disappoint.
Bike, walk or Uber to Georgetown (no METRO stop there) for excellent shopping and restaurants.
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Georgetown
Bike, walk or Uber to Georgetown (no METRO stop there) for excellent shopping and restaurants.
Local, neighborhood shop with Cool souvenirs and gifts-worth a peek!
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Urban Dwell
1837 Columbia Rd NWLocal, neighborhood shop with Cool souvenirs and gifts-worth a peek!
Consigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
Metro is easy to navigate
Simply buy the SmartTrip pass for your stay.
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Circulator Busses are only $1
These buses make "circles" in the city on set routes. There is one on the Mall that will take you to all the tourist spots for hopping on and off - especially good for tired feet or kids that need a break. They accept cash or your SmartTrip METRO card.
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Capital Bikeshare is FUN & EASY
Download the App and rent a bike from hundreds of DC locations by the minute. One of the best ways to see the city is on a bike.