Christopher's Guidebook
Food scene
My favorite spot to grab food and drinks in the District. Menu is comprised of international street foods and is constantly changing, which makes for a unique experience every time! If you go, you must try the khachapuri (or “cheese bread”) from Georgia! 🤤
89 locals recommend
Compass Rose
1346 T St NWMy favorite spot to grab food and drinks in the District. Menu is comprised of international street foods and is constantly changing, which makes for a unique experience every time! If you go, you must try the khachapuri (or “cheese bread”) from Georgia! 🤤
Located in a charming alleyway only a couple blocks from my apartment. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you spot the line, which begins forming before 5pm on weekends. Once inside you’ll see Maydan’s open-fire hearth on the first floor, where the magic happens. Get your tastebuds ready, it’s time to experience one of nation’s best new restaurants!
65 locals recommend
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave NWLocated in a charming alleyway only a couple blocks from my apartment. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you spot the line, which begins forming before 5pm on weekends. Once inside you’ll see Maydan’s open-fire hearth on the first floor, where the magic happens. Get your tastebuds ready, it’s time to experience one of nation’s best new restaurants!
My weekend brunch spot (and probably everyone else’s in DC)! Great place to enjoy traditional French dishes in an almost perfect replica of a Parisian cafe! My personal favorites are the burger (if you haven’t experienced a French burger this is a must), chicken sandwich and fluffy pancakes. Pro Tip: Order a single pancake and the dish of your choice. It’s less expensive and you can try other items!
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWMy weekend brunch spot (and probably everyone else’s in DC)! Great place to enjoy traditional French dishes in an almost perfect replica of a Parisian cafe! My personal favorites are the burger (if you haven’t experienced a French burger this is a must), chicken sandwich and fluffy pancakes. Pro Tip: Order a single pancake and the dish of your choice. It’s less expensive and you can try other items!
Tiger Fork
922 Blagden Alley NW
Himitsu
828 Upshur Street NorthwestBar scene
Small, intimate spot to grab tasty cocktails right off 14th street. Owned by the local legend Tom Brown and made up of one long bar and a few tables. Cool experience since the bar was converted from a second floor apartment and still feels like it!
19 locals recommend
Left Door
1345 S St NWSmall, intimate spot to grab tasty cocktails right off 14th street. Owned by the local legend Tom Brown and made up of one long bar and a few tables. Cool experience since the bar was converted from a second floor apartment and still feels like it!
Cool outdoor spot to grab drinks on a summer night! Located in Shaw’s Blagden Alley near Tiger Fork and Columbia Room. I would recommend visiting all three if you have the time!
19 locals recommend
Calico
50 Blagden Alley NWCool outdoor spot to grab drinks on a summer night! Located in Shaw’s Blagden Alley near Tiger Fork and Columbia Room. I would recommend visiting all three if you have the time!
Columbia Room
124 Blagden Alley NWEssentials
Just one block from my place if you need groceries or a quick snack!
58 locals recommend
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWJust one block from my place if you need groceries or a quick snack!
Sightseeing
Directly across the street from my place! Highly recommend taking a walk through the park during your stay.
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestDirectly across the street from my place! Highly recommend taking a walk through the park during your stay.
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street Southwest
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NW