Food Scene
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
1213 U St NWDC Institution that's been around for 50+ years
Everlasting Life Cafe In DC
2928 Georgia Avenue NorthwestFor really great vegan dishes
Diner that's not quite 24 hrs anymore but still nice to walk to in the evenings
299 locals recommend
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWDiner that's not quite 24 hrs anymore but still nice to walk to in the evenings
RedRocks Columbia Heights
1036 Park Rd NWSome good pizza in the neighborhood
Really cozy vibe, looove the mismatched you-can-practically-stretch-in couches
252 locals recommend
Tryst
2459 18th St NWReally cozy vibe, looove the mismatched you-can-practically-stretch-in couches
Salt & Pepper Grill Indian
2632 Georgia Ave NWWhen you crave some butter chicken or naan
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NWYou can't even tell they're vegan pastries!
Pho 14
1436 Park Rd NWThose cold nights when you want some warm soup
Howard China
2827 Georgia Ave NWThose lazy nights you don't feel like cooking
Dunkin'
2750 14th St NWDo love their iced coffee..
Amazing seafood dishes (only to go though)
Fried oysters, broiled fish, etc with Southern-tasting mac & cheese, collard greens, etc
21 locals recommend
Fish In the Hood
3601 Georgia Ave NWAmazing seafood dishes (only to go though)
Fried oysters, broiled fish, etc with Southern-tasting mac & cheese, collard greens, etc
Drinks & Nightlife
Room 11
3234 11th St NWFor some good wine
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
3313 11th St NWAsk for the corn on the cob.. 'nuff said
Bravo Bar
2917 Georgia Ave NWStill on my to-go list but neighbor liked it
Entertainment & Activities
Go-to place on Sunday afternoons for drum circle, or lay out in the grass with friends/family
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGo-to place on Sunday afternoons for drum circle, or lay out in the grass with friends/family
Essentials
Grocery needs (which also has Peapod if you'd rather opt for delivery)
803 locals recommend
Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NWGrocery needs (which also has Peapod if you'd rather opt for delivery)
Shopping
Target
3100 14th St NWFor everything you need
Bed Bath & Beyond
3100 14th St NWAnother option
Everything Else
Columbia Heights Station
3030 14th St NWTransportation needs
CVS
1418 P St NWFor pharmacy needs