Julie’s guidebook
Grocery Stores
There are several grocery stores within walking distance. Here are some of the big ones.
This large grocery store, located at the corner of Kentucky Avenue and 14th Street, SE opened in August, 2020. It has a large selection of prepared foods plus beer and wine.
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Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWThis large grocery store, located at the corner of Kentucky Avenue and 14th Street, SE opened in August, 2020. It has a large selection of prepared foods plus beer and wine.
Trader Joe's is located across the street from the Eastern Market metro stop. The entrance is on Pennsylvania Avenue. The parking garage is accessed around the back of the building on C Street between 7th and 8th Streets.
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Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SETrader Joe's is located across the street from the Eastern Market metro stop. The entrance is on Pennsylvania Avenue. The parking garage is accessed around the back of the building on C Street between 7th and 8th Streets.
Yes! Organic Market Capitol Hill
410 8th St SEYes! is a local organic grocery store chain.
This CVS is the closest store to the apartment. It is less than a block away. It is a typical CVS and sells milk and snacks.
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CVS
1418 P St NWThis CVS is the closest store to the apartment. It is less than a block away. It is a typical CVS and sells milk and snacks.
Food scene
matchbox
521 8th St SEFamily restaurant with great pizza.
Call Your Mother – Capitol Hill
701 8th St SEThis small local chain makes delicious bagels.
Washington, DC has a very large Salvadorian community. This family restaurant is a Capitol Hill favorite for Salvadorian and Mexican food.
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Las Placitas
1100 8th St SEWashington, DC has a very large Salvadorian community. This family restaurant is a Capitol Hill favorite for Salvadorian and Mexican food.
Belga Café
514 8th St SEGreat place for mussels, frites, and Belgian beer.
Bombay Street Food
1413 Park Rd NWLocal chain for great Indian food.
Located at Yards Park which is a lovely place to walk around right on the river.
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District Winery
385 Water St SELocated at Yards Park which is a lovely place to walk around right on the river.
Located inside the historic Eastern Market, this place has excellent breakfasts and lunch. I love The Brick breakfast sandwich -- fried eggs, cheese, bacon on a fresh roll.
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The Market Lunch
225 7th St SELocated inside the historic Eastern Market, this place has excellent breakfasts and lunch. I love The Brick breakfast sandwich -- fried eggs, cheese, bacon on a fresh roll.
Fantastic carryout sub shop that is a local favorite. It's only open Monday - Friday until 2:30 pm. The G-Man sandwich is legend in DC.
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Mangialardo's
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SEFantastic carryout sub shop that is a local favorite. It's only open Monday - Friday until 2:30 pm. The G-Man sandwich is legend in DC.
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastLocal taco chain
Playgrounds for Kids
There are two enclosed playgrounds that are terrific for toddler and preschool set.
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Lincoln Park
There are two enclosed playgrounds that are terrific for toddler and preschool set.
Garfield Park has a couple of playgrounds. One is good for the preschool crowd and the other has swings and climbing equipment that is good for older kids. There are also tennis courts and a large field.
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Garfield Park
1-299 South Carolina Ave SEGarfield Park has a couple of playgrounds. One is good for the preschool crowd and the other has swings and climbing equipment that is good for older kids. There are also tennis courts and a large field.
Canal Park
200 M St SEKids love this splash park.
Sightseeing
This park is located on the Anacostia River near Nats Park and has great views. In the summer, there are free concerts and outdoor movies. A large splash park is fun for kids.
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The Yards Park
355 Water St SEThis park is located on the Anacostia River near Nats Park and has great views. In the summer, there are free concerts and outdoor movies. A large splash park is fun for kids.
Eastern Market is an historic market with butchers, fish mongers, and produce stands. On the weekend, there is a flea market and arts and crafts vendors outside on 7th Street.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SEEastern Market is an historic market with butchers, fish mongers, and produce stands. On the weekend, there is a flea market and arts and crafts vendors outside on 7th Street.