Daniel And Liz’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Woodridge
Diverse and friendly neighborhood in DC. This is our neighborhood.
Historic neighborhood with shops and restaurants. The main area is at M and Wisconsin Streets NW. Also, you can walk down towards K Street to visit the Georgetown Waterfront; great people and boat watching!
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Georgetown
Historic neighborhood with shops and restaurants. The main area is at M and Wisconsin Streets NW. Also, you can walk down towards K Street to visit the Georgetown Waterfront; great people and boat watching!
Neighborhood in DC that is right next to ours. Brookland has a small town feel even though you are in the city. We recommend a number of great local restaurants in this neighborhood.
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Brookland
Neighborhood in DC that is right next to ours. Brookland has a small town feel even though you are in the city. We recommend a number of great local restaurants in this neighborhood.
U and 14th is the heart of a number of great restaurants. There are a number of bars in this area as well. This is the neighborhood where Duke Ellington grew up (13th and S Streets). Also the home of the DC landmark, Ben's Chili Bowl.
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U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestU and 14th is the heart of a number of great restaurants. There are a number of bars in this area as well. This is the neighborhood where Duke Ellington grew up (13th and S Streets). Also the home of the DC landmark, Ben's Chili Bowl.
Neighborhood with lots of restaurants and bars.
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H Street Northeast
H Street NortheastNeighborhood with lots of restaurants and bars.
Cute neighborhood with access to the Anacostia River. This is also where Nationals Park is. There are lots of restaurants in this area.
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Navy Yard
Cute neighborhood with access to the Anacostia River. This is also where Nationals Park is. There are lots of restaurants in this area.
We are a half a block from Mt. Rainier, MD. This neighborhood was founded in the early 1900s as a streetcar commuter town. Several great restaurants are on Rhode Island Ave which are walking distance from our place.
Mount Rainier
We are a half a block from Mt. Rainier, MD. This neighborhood was founded in the early 1900s as a streetcar commuter town. Several great restaurants are on Rhode Island Ave which are walking distance from our place.
Food Scene
Food options in DC and surrounding areas.
Walking distance from our house. The outdoor patio is very charming. Note, they have happy hour from 4-7pm Tuesday through Friday at the bar. Delicious food and friendly staff!
Pennyroyal Station
3310 Rhode Island AvenueWalking distance from our house. The outdoor patio is very charming. Note, they have happy hour from 4-7pm Tuesday through Friday at the bar. Delicious food and friendly staff!
This is a black owned business within walking distance from our house. Great wine, cocktails beer and food in an elegant setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
Era Wine Bar
3300 Rhode Island AvenueThis is a black owned business within walking distance from our house. Great wine, cocktails beer and food in an elegant setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
Fantastic seafood spot off of New York Avenue which is owned by the company ProFish. Everything is delicious. They have a wonderful roofdeck but it fills up fast on a nice day.
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Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie St NEFantastic seafood spot off of New York Avenue which is owned by the company ProFish. Everything is delicious. They have a wonderful roofdeck but it fills up fast on a nice day.
We know the owner of this authentic Napoli (certified!) pizza place. Go for the experience of cutting your pizza with pizza scissors. The Chef's special is phenomenal. The also have a location in NoMa which serves Roman style pizza.
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Menomale
2711 12th St NEWe know the owner of this authentic Napoli (certified!) pizza place. Go for the experience of cutting your pizza with pizza scissors. The Chef's special is phenomenal. The also have a location in NoMa which serves Roman style pizza.
One of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. This business started as a food truck. Prior to the brick and mortar location, one of Liz's coworkers would stalk the Roaming Rooster food truck online for this sandwich. We love the Nashville Hot Chicken and the Buffalo Chicken sandwiches. Grab those sandwiches and head over to DC Brau which is behind the Post Office in that shopping center!
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Roaming Rooster
3176 Bladensburg Rd NEOne of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. This business started as a food truck. Prior to the brick and mortar location, one of Liz's coworkers would stalk the Roaming Rooster food truck online for this sandwich. We love the Nashville Hot Chicken and the Buffalo Chicken sandwiches. Grab those sandwiches and head over to DC Brau which is behind the Post Office in that shopping center!
Very nice French restaurant in Brookland. You will need a reservation. The owner is a sommelier so can make wine recommendations if you need one. Brunch is great too!
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Primrose
3000 12th St NEVery nice French restaurant in Brookland. You will need a reservation. The owner is a sommelier so can make wine recommendations if you need one. Brunch is great too!
Delicious Indian food in a neighborhood setting. All of the dishes are amazing but the veggie dishes really stand out. For meat eaters, get the shrimp korma... so good!
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Masala Story
3301 12th St NEDelicious Indian food in a neighborhood setting. All of the dishes are amazing but the veggie dishes really stand out. For meat eaters, get the shrimp korma... so good!
Market that has food stalls and outdoor seating. There is also a rooftop bar called HiLawn. Pro tip, HiLawn will let you get food from Union Market vendors downstairs and bring up to their rooftop bar.
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Union Market
1309 5th St NEMarket that has food stalls and outdoor seating. There is also a rooftop bar called HiLawn. Pro tip, HiLawn will let you get food from Union Market vendors downstairs and bring up to their rooftop bar.
Great Latin Market near Union Market. Peruvian Brothers has tasty sandwiches, ceviche and pisco sour slushies.
Peruvian Brothers at La Cosecha Latin Market
1280 4th Street NortheastGreat Latin Market near Union Market. Peruvian Brothers has tasty sandwiches, ceviche and pisco sour slushies.
Charming Italian restaurant off of New York Avenue.
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Ghibellina
2000 Fenwick Street NortheastCharming Italian restaurant off of New York Avenue.
A nice, fairly new development with fantastic views of the river. There are a variety of affordable and high end restaurants and shops. Great to walk around and people watch on a nice day. Please note there is limited street parking and the garage parking can be expensive.
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Distrito Wharf
760 Maine Ave SWA nice, fairly new development with fantastic views of the river. There are a variety of affordable and high end restaurants and shops. Great to walk around and people watch on a nice day. Please note there is limited street parking and the garage parking can be expensive.
Liz hails from Texas and this is one of the few places in DC that she recommends for Tex-Mex. Go in the morning/afternoon for the delicious breakfast tacos or go for the fantastic dinner options. If you drive there at night, just be mindful of where you park on the street and be aware of your surroundings.
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Republic Cantina
43 N St NWLiz hails from Texas and this is one of the few places in DC that she recommends for Tex-Mex. Go in the morning/afternoon for the delicious breakfast tacos or go for the fantastic dinner options. If you drive there at night, just be mindful of where you park on the street and be aware of your surroundings.
This is a cute brewpub, restaurant and general store up the street from us in Hyattsville, MD. Mostly locals go to this place so it will give you a sense of the neighborhood in MD.
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Franklins
5123 Baltimore AveThis is a cute brewpub, restaurant and general store up the street from us in Hyattsville, MD. Mostly locals go to this place so it will give you a sense of the neighborhood in MD.
This is a restaurant incubator for new businesses. This is less than a mile up Rhode Island Avenue in Maryland. They also have a bar with happy hour specials. Friendly staff and a great local experience.
Savor At Studio 3807
3809 Rhode Island AveThis is a restaurant incubator for new businesses. This is less than a mile up Rhode Island Avenue in Maryland. They also have a bar with happy hour specials. Friendly staff and a great local experience.
About 10 minutes from us is what was rated the best BBQ in all of the DMV. Seriously delicious! This place also has a location in Mt Vernon Square in town. Try the brisket beans and cornbread.
2Fifty Texas BBQ
4700 Riverdale RoadAbout 10 minutes from us is what was rated the best BBQ in all of the DMV. Seriously delicious! This place also has a location in Mt Vernon Square in town. Try the brisket beans and cornbread.
Great Italian deli near Menomale (same owner) in Brookland. You can get sandwiches, fresh pasta, wine, antipasti and even gelato. Highly recommend it.
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Salumeria 2703
2703 12th St NEGreat Italian deli near Menomale (same owner) in Brookland. You can get sandwiches, fresh pasta, wine, antipasti and even gelato. Highly recommend it.
Great taco spot up the road from our place in Maryland. It is a causal place to grab food and a margarita.
Little Miner Taco - Brentwood
Great taco spot up the road from our place in Maryland. It is a causal place to grab food and a margarita.
Great bagel place located in Tastemakers Food Hall in Brookland. There is no indoor seating so pick up or delivery is recommended.
Bullfrog Bagels
Great bagel place located in Tastemakers Food Hall in Brookland. There is no indoor seating so pick up or delivery is recommended.
Great local place in Brookland for American food or a cold beer.
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Brookland's Finest Bar and Kitchen
3126 12th Street NortheastGreat local place in Brookland for American food or a cold beer.
This is a Swiss restaurant on H Street. We highly recommend this place for brunch or dinner. The owners are very nice and the food is fantastic. We recommend a reservation during the winter months.
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Stable DC
1324 H St NEThis is a Swiss restaurant on H Street. We highly recommend this place for brunch or dinner. The owners are very nice and the food is fantastic. We recommend a reservation during the winter months.
We know the owner of this restaurant. This is located in an alley off of 7th Street so you will need to use directions on your phone. Great cocktails and pizza. Make a reservation as this is a small space.
The Little Grand
We know the owner of this restaurant. This is located in an alley off of 7th Street so you will need to use directions on your phone. Great cocktails and pizza. Make a reservation as this is a small space.
A fantastic French bakery in Georgetown. The desserts are so delicious. This place can get very crowded on the weekends.
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Boulangerie Christophe
1422 Wisconsin Ave NWA fantastic French bakery in Georgetown. The desserts are so delicious. This place can get very crowded on the weekends.
Family friendly pizzeria in Takoma Park, MD. About a 20 minute drive.
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Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveFamily friendly pizzeria in Takoma Park, MD. About a 20 minute drive.
Very high end restaurant. The chef has been awarded the best chef in the midatlantic region by James Beard. This is a special occasion restaurant.
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The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NWVery high end restaurant. The chef has been awarded the best chef in the midatlantic region by James Beard. This is a special occasion restaurant.
Peruvian/Japenese/Chinese restaurant owned by Jose Andres. This is an excellent restaurant.
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China Chilcano
418 7th St NWPeruvian/Japenese/Chinese restaurant owned by Jose Andres. This is an excellent restaurant.
One of Jose Andres's first restaurants. Delicious Spanish tapas.
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Jaleo
480 7th St NWOne of Jose Andres's first restaurants. Delicious Spanish tapas.
One of the top Indian restaurants in the city. This is a wonderful place to go for a special occasion.
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Rasika
633 D St NWOne of the top Indian restaurants in the city. This is a wonderful place to go for a special occasion.
This is a hidden gem. The restaurant is very unassuming but they have some of the best food in the city. Chicatana has a happy hour menu Monday through Friday until 7pm which is a steal. Try the Sopes de Cameron, the shrimp taco or the pepper taco. Also, the fish entree is delicious. If you like spicy, ask for the spicy salsa which is homemade and incredible. Not close to any metro so you will need to drive or take Uber.
Chicatana
This is a hidden gem. The restaurant is very unassuming but they have some of the best food in the city. Chicatana has a happy hour menu Monday through Friday until 7pm which is a steal. Try the Sopes de Cameron, the shrimp taco or the pepper taco. Also, the fish entree is delicious. If you like spicy, ask for the spicy salsa which is homemade and incredible. Not close to any metro so you will need to drive or take Uber.
This restaurant is located in LeDroit Park and is recommended by Michelin. The food is Colombian and just absolutely delicious. Great cocktails as well.
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The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWThis restaurant is located in LeDroit Park and is recommended by Michelin. The food is Colombian and just absolutely delicious. Great cocktails as well.
If you liked Pizza Neapolitan, well here is the place to come, the owner Ettore is from Italy and they know how to make one of the best pizza in DC. They also have a gelato place next door and two locations.
They have Roman Pizza ,Neapolitan Style pizza, Antipasti, pastas, calzones, Sandwiches, Gelato and a good list of Italian wines.
Menomale NoMa
If you liked Pizza Neapolitan, well here is the place to come, the owner Ettore is from Italy and they know how to make one of the best pizza in DC. They also have a gelato place next door and two locations.
They have Roman Pizza ,Neapolitan Style pizza, Antipasti, pastas, calzones, Sandwiches, Gelato and a good list of Italian wines.
This is a Japanese food hall that has something for everyone. Located 2 blocks from Union Station, they have BBQ and sushi restaurants, a food court and bar. Pro tip - the bar has happy hour from 4-6pm weekdays; great deals on drinks, snacks and yakitori (grilled meat and veggies). Also, try the Japanese donuts... Danny is a big fan!
Love, Makoto
This is a Japanese food hall that has something for everyone. Located 2 blocks from Union Station, they have BBQ and sushi restaurants, a food court and bar. Pro tip - the bar has happy hour from 4-6pm weekdays; great deals on drinks, snacks and yakitori (grilled meat and veggies). Also, try the Japanese donuts... Danny is a big fan!
Coffee shop
Great local roastery that has amazing coffee and specialty drinks as well as pastries. This coffee shop is a 2 minute drive or a 13 minute walk from our house.
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Zeke's Coffee
2300 Rhode Island Ave NEGreat local roastery that has amazing coffee and specialty drinks as well as pastries. This coffee shop is a 2 minute drive or a 13 minute walk from our house.
Local coffee shop just a 6 minute drive from our place in Hyattsville, MD. This shop has great, locally roasted coffee. There is a comfortable seating area inside and outside.
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Vigilante Coffee
4327 Gallatin StLocal coffee shop just a 6 minute drive from our place in Hyattsville, MD. This shop has great, locally roasted coffee. There is a comfortable seating area inside and outside.
Breweries
Closest local brewery to the house. This is behind the post office in the same shopping center as Roaming Rooster. Great local beers and friendly people!
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DC Brau
3178-B Bladensburg Road NortheastClosest local brewery to the house. This is behind the post office in the same shopping center as Roaming Rooster. Great local beers and friendly people!
Local brewery that is very dog friendly.
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Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Ave NELocal brewery that is very dog friendly.
Neighborhood brew pub in Brookland. Raised by Wolves is a favorite.
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Right Proper Brewing Company
920 Girard St NENeighborhood brew pub in Brookland. Raised by Wolves is a favorite.
Brewery about 5 minutes away from our house. The owners all graduated from Gallaudet. Lots of outdoor seating so it good to visit on a nice day.
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Streetcar 82 Brewery Co
4824 Rhode Island AveBrewery about 5 minutes away from our house. The owners all graduated from Gallaudet. Lots of outdoor seating so it good to visit on a nice day.
Cute brewery next to the Anacostia River. Pro tip - check to make sure there isn't a Nationals baseball game going on as this area will be very crowded and difficult to park.
Solace Outpost
Cute brewery next to the Anacostia River. Pro tip - check to make sure there isn't a Nationals baseball game going on as this area will be very crowded and difficult to park.
Nice brewery near Union Market with cute outdoor seating. They serve pizza and wings too (J&J).
Crooked Run Fermentation
Nice brewery near Union Market with cute outdoor seating. They serve pizza and wings too (J&J).
Bars
Fun, outdoor bar with live music at night. There is an old metro train car hence the name Metrobar. Very friendly staff. They do not serve food but usually have one or two food trucks at the entrance. Dogs are welcome here!
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metrobar DC
640 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastFun, outdoor bar with live music at night. There is an old metro train car hence the name Metrobar. Very friendly staff. They do not serve food but usually have one or two food trucks at the entrance. Dogs are welcome here!
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWGreat pub in Bloomingdale.
The Queen Vic
1206 H St NEBritish style pub with great food.
A great bar in Shaw. This is in a bit of a dicey area so please be careful if you are parking there.
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All Souls Bar
725 T St NWA great bar in Shaw. This is in a bit of a dicey area so please be careful if you are parking there.
Park
National Arboretum - free. This is a beautiful 446 acre park; 12 minute drive from our house. Use the R Street entrance which is just off of Bladensburg Rd.
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Arboretum
National Arboretum - free. This is a beautiful 446 acre park; 12 minute drive from our house. Use the R Street entrance which is just off of Bladensburg Rd.
This is a great place to walk or go for a bike ride. It is across from the Wharf. You can see planes coming in to National Airport.
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Hains Point
This is a great place to walk or go for a bike ride. It is across from the Wharf. You can see planes coming in to National Airport.
Gorgeous aquatic garden about 10 minutes from our house. You can take some really great photos here. You can see frogs, birds and even snapping turtles here. It is an aquatic park so be prepared as it can be muddy after it rains.
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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
1550 Anacostia Avenue NortheastGorgeous aquatic garden about 10 minutes from our house. You can take some really great photos here. You can see frogs, birds and even snapping turtles here. It is an aquatic park so be prepared as it can be muddy after it rains.
Located on the scenic Anacostia River, Bladensburg Waterfront Park is one of the most historic waterways in America. You can enjoy a long hiking to different parts of Maryland and Washington DC, also they have a diversity of birds flying by the river and the woods . Is a great place to bike or walk in a nice day. The park is located 37 minutes walking distance and driving 11 minutes from our location at 3131 Newton St NE DC 20018
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Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis RdLocated on the scenic Anacostia River, Bladensburg Waterfront Park is one of the most historic waterways in America. You can enjoy a long hiking to different parts of Maryland and Washington DC, also they have a diversity of birds flying by the river and the woods . Is a great place to bike or walk in a nice day. The park is located 37 minutes walking distance and driving 11 minutes from our location at 3131 Newton St NE DC 20018
Movie theatre
The Alamo Drafthouse opened up in 2021 and is in a shopping center near the Rhode Island Avenue metro. At your reserved seating, you can order food as well as beverages (including beer, wine and cocktails) while you enjoy your movie.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street
630 Rhode Island Avenue NortheastThe Alamo Drafthouse opened up in 2021 and is in a shopping center near the Rhode Island Avenue metro. At your reserved seating, you can order food as well as beverages (including beer, wine and cocktails) while you enjoy your movie.