Food scene
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWCozy, wonderful Italian restaurant. Order the off-menu cacio e pepe.
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWGreat pizza in a cozy space.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWFantistic BBQ joint
Union Market
1309 5th St NEFor when you can't decide what you want to eat.
The Royal
501 Florida Ave NWExcellent coffee and breakfast
Republic Cantina
43 N St NWThe greatest breakfast tacos on earth
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWExcellent coffee and outdoor seating
Bars/pubs
Classic DC pub. Great place to grab a bite and a beer or catch a game.
262 locals recommend
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWClassic DC pub. Great place to grab a bite and a beer or catch a game.
Showtime Lounge
113 Rhode Island Ave NWUnique and fun dive bar. Order the combo.
Etabli
84 T Street NorthwestSpot for the wine-lovers.
HopScotch Bar & Grill
1837 First Street NorthwestGood food, great happy hour deals
Sightseeing
Crispus Attucks Park
23 U St NWBeautiful spot to read and/or picnic
The Park at LeDroit
286 V St NWGreat playground, picnic area, and splash pad for the kiddos
Howard University
2400 6th St NWBeautiful and historic urban campus.