Bruce’s guidebook
Food scene
Etto is just a few blocks down the road on 14th Street-- just across from the infamous Le Diplomate. While Le Dip is good, this place is a hidden DC gem. The pizza is amazing, but even better are the small plates and cocktails. Their outdoor patio is great for an evening of people watching.
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Etto
1541 14th St NWEtto is just a few blocks down the road on 14th Street-- just across from the infamous Le Diplomate. While Le Dip is good, this place is a hidden DC gem. The pizza is amazing, but even better are the small plates and cocktails. Their outdoor patio is great for an evening of people watching.
An outdoor biergarten where you will no doubt catch the young local DC scene. A fantastic selection of beer and natural wines, and some great snacks for when you get hungry after that third beer.
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garden district
1801 14th St NWAn outdoor biergarten where you will no doubt catch the young local DC scene. A fantastic selection of beer and natural wines, and some great snacks for when you get hungry after that third beer.
Not a local chain, but a rarity on the East Coast. I always start my morning with Philz. Get their famous Mojito Iced Coffee for a refreshing pick-me-up.
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Philz Coffee
1827 Adams Mill Rd NWNot a local chain, but a rarity on the East Coast. I always start my morning with Philz. Get their famous Mojito Iced Coffee for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Just down the street they serve great cocktails and simple American classics.
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Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NWJust down the street they serve great cocktails and simple American classics.
Truly just a minutes walk down the street, head here for great local oysters and martinis.
Hank's Oyster Bar
1624 Q Street NorthwestTruly just a minutes walk down the street, head here for great local oysters and martinis.
If you're looking for a trendy small restaurant with small plates and great craft cocktails, look no further. There's usually a wait, but its worth it for the cocktails.
Astoria DC
1521 17th St NWIf you're looking for a trendy small restaurant with small plates and great craft cocktails, look no further. There's usually a wait, but its worth it for the cocktails.
Head up to Adams Morgan for a truly unique bar scenario. The music is loud and the drinks are strong and it's always crowded.
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The Green Zone
2226 18th St NWHead up to Adams Morgan for a truly unique bar scenario. The music is loud and the drinks are strong and it's always crowded.
Neighborhoods
Head out to Adams Morgan during the day to get a taste of the quirky part of DC with history. Plenty of shops to see here during the day, and bars to quench your thirst at night. Do beware: it turns into a bit of a college bar scene at night.
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Adams Morgan
Head out to Adams Morgan during the day to get a taste of the quirky part of DC with history. Plenty of shops to see here during the day, and bars to quench your thirst at night. Do beware: it turns into a bit of a college bar scene at night.
Historic and Charming, Georgetown is just a short walk from Dupont. Go grab some food and walk along the Canal. Do some shopping on M street or Wisconsin Ave. Go see the old gothic and brutalist buildings at the university. Or just wander the streets admiring the charming old homes.
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Georgetown
Historic and Charming, Georgetown is just a short walk from Dupont. Go grab some food and walk along the Canal. Do some shopping on M street or Wisconsin Ave. Go see the old gothic and brutalist buildings at the university. Or just wander the streets admiring the charming old homes.
Sightseeing
One of the most overlooked of the Smithsonians, it's an important monument to our Nation's first people. It also has a fantastic food court and is a great starting place on the National Mall.
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4th Street SouthwestOne of the most overlooked of the Smithsonians, it's an important monument to our Nation's first people. It also has a fantastic food court and is a great starting place on the National Mall.
A great place to buy food, memorabilia, and people watch, Eastern Market is in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Start at the market and stroll through the charming old town homes on your way to see the Capitol of Supreme Court.
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Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEA great place to buy food, memorabilia, and people watch, Eastern Market is in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Start at the market and stroll through the charming old town homes on your way to see the Capitol of Supreme Court.