Juan's Guidebook
Food scene
The Red Hen
1822 1st St NWFancy/super good Italian food
El Rey
919 U St NWGood margaritas
Dacha Cafe
1600 7th St NWBeer garden
KoChix Chicken
400 Florida Ave NWAmazing Korean (double fried) chicken wings. Only for pick up.
Arepa Zone
1309 5th St NEVenezuelan food. Try Arepa de Pabellón, tequeños, and cachapa clásica
Fantastic Italian spot in Georgetown. Take a stroll on M street and get some delicious lasagna.
49 locals recommend
Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NWFantastic Italian spot in Georgetown. Take a stroll on M street and get some delicious lasagna.
Boundary Stone
116 Rhode Island Ave NWTry the fried chicken sandwich ✅
Decent Mexican. Passionfruit Marg is one of my favorites. Try tacos with salsa verde.
85 locals recommend
El Camino
108 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestDecent Mexican. Passionfruit Marg is one of my favorites. Try tacos with salsa verde.
Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NWDelicious gourmet pizza spot. Try the Bloomingdale.
DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NWBBQ spot. Very good pulled pork sandwich.
Fancy French restaurant. President Biden went there recently. Make reservation in advance. Brunch is also great.
513 locals recommend
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWFancy French restaurant. President Biden went there recently. Make reservation in advance. Brunch is also great.
801 Restaurant & Bar
801 Florida Ave NWGood brunch spot. Bottomless mimosas ✅
Moderately priced Spanish tapas. If you’re looking for a fancier spot, go to Taberna del Alabardero.
82 locals recommend
Jaleo
480 7th St NWModerately priced Spanish tapas. If you’re looking for a fancier spot, go to Taberna del Alabardero.
Big Bear Cafe
1700 R St NWGlassey
Delicious Indian restaurant nearby. Butter chicken and chicken tikka burger are phenomenal!
Sightseeing
Fun, different exhibitions. Free.
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWFun, different exhibitions. Free.
International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWHave to pay, but worth it.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWMust see. Free.
Must see. Free, but difficult to get tickets. Need to use your phone (not laptop) to reserve them. Pro tip: Log on at 630 am (when they are published) to claim your tickets!
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWMust see. Free, but difficult to get tickets. Need to use your phone (not laptop) to reserve them. Pro tip: Log on at 630 am (when they are published) to claim your tickets!
Monument to Theodore Roosevelt. It’s an island just over the bridge. Beautiful walk to disconnect from the city.
Roosevelt Island DC parkrun
Woods TrailMonument to Theodore Roosevelt. It’s an island just over the bridge. Beautiful walk to disconnect from the city.
Bar
Great frozen drinks, outdoor patio. My favorite drink is the Disney on Ice.
8 locals recommend
Electric Cool-Aid
512 Rhode Island Avenue NorthwestGreat frozen drinks, outdoor patio. My favorite drink is the Disney on Ice.
Truxton Inn
251 Florida Ave NWNeighborhood cocktail bar. Try the Old Fashioned and the Paper Plane.
Denson Liquor Bar
600 6th St NWFancy cocktail bar in Chinatown
The Dirty Goose
913 U St NWLGBT bar. Great rooftop.
Neighborhood Convenience Store
Kidan (owner) has been around for almost 30 years. She’s become the neighborhood matriarch, and is loved by all.
Rafael Grocery
233 Florida Avenue NorthwestKidan (owner) has been around for almost 30 years. She’s become the neighborhood matriarch, and is loved by all.