Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Best pizza in DC bar none! Authentic from Naples. The gluten-free pizza is so good you wont know its not GF!!
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Menomale
2711 12th St NEBest pizza in DC bar none! Authentic from Naples. The gluten-free pizza is so good you wont know its not GF!!
Delightful. Located in Georgetown on the canal. A tea lovers paradise. You can sit and enjoy endless cups of tea while a Taiwanese water kettle bubbles at the table. Tea lunch is bento style with choices like tofu, chicken or salmon. The inside is quiet and bright with beautiful skylights. A must see/visit.
Ching Ching Cha
1314 Wisconsin Ave NWDelightful. Located in Georgetown on the canal. A tea lovers paradise. You can sit and enjoy endless cups of tea while a Taiwanese water kettle bubbles at the table. Tea lunch is bento style with choices like tofu, chicken or salmon. The inside is quiet and bright with beautiful skylights. A must see/visit.
Located in Dupont circle. Endless chips, warm house-made salsa and swirl margaritas. There is outside seating. The tortilla soup is authentic and the daily specials are plenty. Great place to people watch as you load up on nachos.
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Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St NWLocated in Dupont circle. Endless chips, warm house-made salsa and swirl margaritas. There is outside seating. The tortilla soup is authentic and the daily specials are plenty. Great place to people watch as you load up on nachos.
This quirky place is just up the road in Hyattsville. A short drive up Rhode Island Ave. They have a microbrewery on site and the menu includes everything from pizza to fish n chips to roasted turkey dinner with mashed potatoes. Attached to the restaurant is their general store which is a delight. Jam packed with toys, candy, games, cards, wine... etc. One of the best kept secrets in the area. A favorite for lunch and dinner and browsing the store.
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Franklins
5123 Baltimore AveThis quirky place is just up the road in Hyattsville. A short drive up Rhode Island Ave. They have a microbrewery on site and the menu includes everything from pizza to fish n chips to roasted turkey dinner with mashed potatoes. Attached to the restaurant is their general store which is a delight. Jam packed with toys, candy, games, cards, wine... etc. One of the best kept secrets in the area. A favorite for lunch and dinner and browsing the store.
Best thai food in the area. Drive or take the metro up to Silver Spring. Family owned. Very authentic.
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Kao Thai Restaurant
8650 Colesville RdBest thai food in the area. Drive or take the metro up to Silver Spring. Family owned. Very authentic.
One of THE best kept secrets in DC for breakfast. A throw back in time to old school diners. Cheap and delicious every single time. Dont miss the fried potatoes with onions! Cash only joint. No CC.
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Murry & Paul's Restaurant
3513 12th St NEOne of THE best kept secrets in DC for breakfast. A throw back in time to old school diners. Cheap and delicious every single time. Dont miss the fried potatoes with onions! Cash only joint. No CC.
New Local Restaurant/Bar in walking distance from the house: 4 blocks. Outside patio available.
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Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastNew Local Restaurant/Bar in walking distance from the house: 4 blocks. Outside patio available.
Local place with bookstore attached. Good place for lunch or dinner. Brunch menu on Sunday is nice. Gluten-Free options. Out door seating available.
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWLocal place with bookstore attached. Good place for lunch or dinner. Brunch menu on Sunday is nice. Gluten-Free options. Out door seating available.
Best Chinese Food in DC. Try the vegetarian steamed dumplings; sizzling chicken and the black bean sauce dishes.
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Meiwah
1200 New Hampshire Ave NWBest Chinese Food in DC. Try the vegetarian steamed dumplings; sizzling chicken and the black bean sauce dishes.
Pho 12
3740 12th St NEExcellent new Vietnamese Restaurant on 12th Street.
Tastemakers
2800 10th St NECollection of local food vendors
Parks & Nature
Worth the stroll over to the Monastery to enjoy the beautiful garden and catacombes. In summer the rose garden is in full bloom. A garden lovers mecca. You can also go into the church and sign up for tour. A great place for peace and quiet.
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Franciscan Monastery Garden
1400 Quincy St NEWorth the stroll over to the Monastery to enjoy the beautiful garden and catacombes. In summer the rose garden is in full bloom. A garden lovers mecca. You can also go into the church and sign up for tour. A great place for peace and quiet.
Try to include this in your stay in DC. You can drive and park for free. You can also just drive through the grounds and stop to see different sections like: azaleas, the asian garden, herb garden and the Anacostia River. There is also a cute gift shop/
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Arboretum
Try to include this in your stay in DC. You can drive and park for free. You can also just drive through the grounds and stop to see different sections like: azaleas, the asian garden, herb garden and the Anacostia River. There is also a cute gift shop/
Essentials
Yes! Organic Market Brookland
3809 12th St NELocal market thats open daily.
Best organic grocery store in DC. Located in Ivy City on NY Ave which is a short drive. They have free parking. You can grab essentials and also lunch at their Naked Lunch counter which is vegan and offers kombucha.
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MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NEBest organic grocery store in DC. Located in Ivy City on NY Ave which is a short drive. They have free parking. You can grab essentials and also lunch at their Naked Lunch counter which is vegan and offers kombucha.
Arts & Culture
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWNational Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWNational Portrait Gallery
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
1050 Independence Ave SWIf you can find tickets to a show at the Kennedy Center, you will love the venue. There are often free musical events during the week as well. Great view of the Potomac and a lovely restaurant at the top to see all of DC.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWIf you can find tickets to a show at the Kennedy Center, you will love the venue. There are often free musical events during the week as well. Great view of the Potomac and a lovely restaurant at the top to see all of DC.
Best way to enjoy music outdoors. A bit of a drive but if you are staying in DC for more then a few days its worth it. You can get cheap lawn seat tickets and have a picnic while listening to great music.
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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
1551 Trap RdBest way to enjoy music outdoors. A bit of a drive but if you are staying in DC for more then a few days its worth it. You can get cheap lawn seat tickets and have a picnic while listening to great music.
Shopping
Brookland's own Saturday Farmers Market where you can pick up organic fruit, veggies, bread, cheese, Tea from Pearl Fine Teas, Coffee from Zekes and shop along the arts walk for handmade art, clothing, bags etc. A great way to start a Saturday. Sit and listen to live music! Walking distance.
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Brookland Monroe St. Farmer's Market
716 Monroe St NEBrookland's own Saturday Farmers Market where you can pick up organic fruit, veggies, bread, cheese, Tea from Pearl Fine Teas, Coffee from Zekes and shop along the arts walk for handmade art, clothing, bags etc. A great way to start a Saturday. Sit and listen to live music! Walking distance.
Getting Around
About a 6 block walk to this Red Line Metro stop. Best way there is to walk down RI Ave to 10th Street. About 10-15 min walk.
Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
Rhode Island Avenue NortheastAbout a 6 block walk to this Red Line Metro stop. Best way there is to walk down RI Ave to 10th Street. About 10-15 min walk.
About a 6 block walk to this stop as well. 10-15 min walk through Brookland to this Red Line stop.
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Brookland-Cua Station & Bus Bay H
About a 6 block walk to this stop as well. 10-15 min walk through Brookland to this Red Line stop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th St NE