Guidebook for Washington
Essentials
Fantastic old world market with bakery, butchers, fishmonger, market lunch counter for fabulous pancakes. Weekends hold a world of sights and shopping opportunities at Flea Market.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SEFantastic old world market with bakery, butchers, fishmonger, market lunch counter for fabulous pancakes. Weekends hold a world of sights and shopping opportunities at Flea Market.
In the lower level of building on Pennsylvania Ave SE between 7th & 8th streets. Great grocery option.
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Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEIn the lower level of building on Pennsylvania Ave SE between 7th & 8th streets. Great grocery option.
Food Scene
One of our favorite date night restaurants. Delicious Italian cuisine, great wine list and wonderful service. Make a reservation ahead of time.
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Acqua Al 2
One of our favorite date night restaurants. Delicious Italian cuisine, great wine list and wonderful service. Make a reservation ahead of time.
Belga Café
514 8th St SEFabulous cuisine and beer and wine options. Great for brunch as well.
Peregrine Espresso
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SEDelicious, artisan coffee.
Cava Mezze
527 8th St SEGreek fare. Small plates. Nice service.
Funky pizzas. Interesting cocktails. Great food all around. Very lively.
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matchbox
521 8th St SEFunky pizzas. Interesting cocktails. Great food all around. Very lively.
New donut place with crazy good flavor combinations -- definitely a gourmet, foodie destination.
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District Doughnut
749 8th St SENew donut place with crazy good flavor combinations -- definitely a gourmet, foodie destination.
If you are on the Mall at lunchtime near the Air & Space museum, check out the area near L'Enfant Metro Station because there are always amazing food trucks there.
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Metro Station
600 Maryland Avenue SouthwestIf you are on the Mall at lunchtime near the Air & Space museum, check out the area near L'Enfant Metro Station because there are always amazing food trucks there.
Yummy homemade pretzels - including Nutella as a dipping option.
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The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEYummy homemade pretzels - including Nutella as a dipping option.
Great artisan market with wine, beer, cheese, sandwiches, coffee, delicious pastries. Convenient location at Lincoln Park. Note: Market is on basement level below Surroundings Florist.
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Wine & Butter Cafe & Market
1023 E Capitol St SEGreat artisan market with wine, beer, cheese, sandwiches, coffee, delicious pastries. Convenient location at Lincoln Park. Note: Market is on basement level below Surroundings Florist.
Entertainment & Activities
7th Hill Pizza next to Montmarte is very kid-friendly! One of our favorites. Montmarte is more of an adult place, French cuisine.
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Montmartre
327 7th St SE7th Hill Pizza next to Montmarte is very kid-friendly! One of our favorites. Montmarte is more of an adult place, French cuisine.
Delicious Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine. Great value. Yummy rotisserie chickens. Also good for takeout.
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Tortilla Café
210 7th Street SoutheastDelicious Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine. Great value. Yummy rotisserie chickens. Also good for takeout.
Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEFamily cuisine, Homemade poptarts, great nostalgic atmosphere.
Spring Mill Bread Co
701 8th St SEGreat treats, coffee & sandwiches.
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGreat place to grab quick lunch or dinner - a local place.
Any PRET cafe/shop you can find is a great spot for a cup of coffee, quick snack or lunch. Everything is grab & go, but it is all freshly made. You can actually find something healthy here :)
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Pret A Manger
301 Pennsylvania Ave. SEAny PRET cafe/shop you can find is a great spot for a cup of coffee, quick snack or lunch. Everything is grab & go, but it is all freshly made. You can actually find something healthy here :)
Everything Else
Fanatix Nails & Spa
1306 Pennsylvania Ave. SENail salon closeby.
Lavender Retreat Wellness Club
1236 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWonderful spot for massages or spa treatments.
United States Postal Service
2833 Alabama Ave SEU.S. Post Office
The Sweet Lobby
705 8th St SEFamous for their melt-in-your-mouth macaroons & artful cupcakes.
Sightseeing
Your closest metro station - blue, silver, orange lines. Your best bet for getting downtown and to the National Mall.
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Potomac Ave Station
700 14th St SEYour closest metro station - blue, silver, orange lines. Your best bet for getting downtown and to the National Mall.
This is the closest Metro stop to the White House. It also has a great food court sort of connected to the Metro station. This would be a great lunch spot while you are out sightseeing.
Federal Triangle Station
302 12th St NWThis is the closest Metro stop to the White House. It also has a great food court sort of connected to the Metro station. This would be a great lunch spot while you are out sightseeing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrel
613 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat whiskey bar.
Sona Creamery and Wine Bar
660 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGreat wine & cheese place.