Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Longtime hangout for politicians and lobbyists. Known for steaks and crabcakes. $$$
The Monocle Restaurant
107 D St NELongtime hangout for politicians and lobbyists. Known for steaks and crabcakes. $$$
Step out front door of condo building, turn right and 30 yards down the sidewalk on your right is Bliss Cafe, a wonderful coffee shop, open Monday through Saturday.
Bliss Cafe
201 Massachusetts Ave NEStep out front door of condo building, turn right and 30 yards down the sidewalk on your right is Bliss Cafe, a wonderful coffee shop, open Monday through Saturday.
Five-star French/Italian restaurant with old-world decor and outdoor dining in nice weather. $$$
36 Einheimische empfehlen
Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NEFive-star French/Italian restaurant with old-world decor and outdoor dining in nice weather. $$$
A wide variety of restaurants in a wide variety of price-ranges.
629 Einheimische empfehlen
Union Station
A wide variety of restaurants in a wide variety of price-ranges.
Compact, homey spot known for its thin-crust pizzas & big portions of traditional Italian dishes. $$
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Bistro Italiano
320 D St NECompact, homey spot known for its thin-crust pizzas & big portions of traditional Italian dishes. $$
Authentic German cuisine along with three great German beers on tap: a hefeweizen, a pilsner, and a bock. $$$
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Berlin
322 Massachusetts Ave NEAuthentic German cuisine along with three great German beers on tap: a hefeweizen, a pilsner, and a bock. $$$
Elegant modern version of French bistro. Great bar. Steak Tartare's my favorite dish. $$$
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Bistro Bis
15 E St NWElegant modern version of French bistro. Great bar. Steak Tartare's my favorite dish. $$$
The Dubliner Restaurant
4 F St NWIrish pub, open late with hearty meals. $$
Essentials
Around-the-corner source for groceries, wine & deli sandwiches.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Capitol Hill Supermarket
241 Massachusetts Ave NEAround-the-corner source for groceries, wine & deli sandwiches.
Arts & Culture
Tudor-era theatre famed for its world-renowned productions of plays written or inspired by Shakespeare, poetry readings and lectures; all supported by two research libraries.
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Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SETudor-era theatre famed for its world-renowned productions of plays written or inspired by Shakespeare, poetry readings and lectures; all supported by two research libraries.
Everything Else
Georgetown Valet CLEANERS
3247 Mt Pleasant St NWDry cleaner and laundry located next door to condo.
Shopping
Schneider's of Capitol Hill
300 Massachusetts Ave NEMy favorite wine and liquor store in all DC.