Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
Great variety of sandwiches, hot and cold, fast service, cafeteria style, affordable.
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Booeymonger
5252 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat variety of sandwiches, hot and cold, fast service, cafeteria style, affordable.
Starbucks
901 N Stuart StIt's inside the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Good French cuisine, white tablecloths, charming interior, wine tastings sometimes, quiet and intimate.
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Le Chat Noir
4907 Wisconsin Ave NWGood French cuisine, white tablecloths, charming interior, wine tastings sometimes, quiet and intimate.
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Considered by many to be the best pizza in town.
The Cheesecake Factory
5335 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestHuge menu, reliably good.
A long-time favorite of mine. Prime rib especially. With a martini. Charming dark wood walls and booths. JFK proposed to Jackie here.
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Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NWA long-time favorite of mine. Prime rib especially. With a martini. Charming dark wood walls and booths. JFK proposed to Jackie here.
This is the best local Italian food. Friendly service, great menu. Call for a reservation.
Tartufo Italian Restaurant
4910 Wisconsin Ave NWThis is the best local Italian food. Friendly service, great menu. Call for a reservation.
Great Tex-Mex, service is fast, drinks are large. My favorite is the seafood soup.
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Guapo's
4515 Wisconsin Ave NWGreat Tex-Mex, service is fast, drinks are large. My favorite is the seafood soup.
Drinks & Nightlife
B&P hosts speakers, musicians, seminars, a poetry night, and has a varied menu, with vegitarian offerings, a big bar, a bookstore. Part of a local chain that is iconic to DC.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWB&P hosts speakers, musicians, seminars, a poetry night, and has a varied menu, with vegitarian offerings, a big bar, a bookstore. Part of a local chain that is iconic to DC.
Clyde's is part of a local chain. This is the original location, where I spent many nights when I was single. We have both matured. I love their filet mignon and martinis.
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Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NWClyde's is part of a local chain. This is the original location, where I spent many nights when I was single. We have both matured. I love their filet mignon and martinis.
Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWFamous jazz club. Intimate. Always worth the trip.
Parks & Nature
Dumbarton Oaks Park
R Street NorthwestBeautiful gardens.
Miles of forest and paths, winding through the city from Maryland south to the Potomac. Horses can be rented.
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWMiles of forest and paths, winding through the city from Maryland south to the Potomac. Horses can be rented.
Glover-Archbold Trail
This trail is close by and is lovely.
The gardens around the Cathedral, especially the Bishop's Garden are lovely. Tour the Cathedral of course.
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Washington National Cathedral
The gardens around the Cathedral, especially the Bishop's Garden are lovely. Tour the Cathedral of course.
Neighborhoods
Georgetown