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Within walking distance restaurants and bars/pubs
I'm from San Francisco and this is a real authentic California-style taqueria with friendly owners.
J & J Mex-Taqueria
6231 Georgia Ave NWI'm from San Francisco and this is a real authentic California-style taqueria with friendly owners.
Bizarre little place that is a total dive with fried chicken and fish but which is owned by a Chinese family whose real strength is the Chinese good on their menu. My favorite Chinese take-out in the area.
Wonder Chicken
6200 Georgia Ave NWBizarre little place that is a total dive with fried chicken and fish but which is owned by a Chinese family whose real strength is the Chinese good on their menu. My favorite Chinese take-out in the area.
Famous Washington DC empanada chain - 3 or 4 in the city.
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Julia's Empanadas
1221 Connecticut Ave NWFamous Washington DC empanada chain - 3 or 4 in the city.
Soup Up
709 Kennedy St NWHomesmade soups and sandwiches
Andrene's
308 Kennedy St NWTasty Carribbean counter-service
Local craft beer open for tastings and snacks Thursday to Sunday.
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3 Stars Brewing Company
6400 Chillum Pl NWLocal craft beer open for tastings and snacks Thursday to Sunday.
Casual place with huge plates of soul food and friendly staff
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Oohh's and Aahh's Georgia Ave
5933 Georgia Avenue NorthwestCasual place with huge plates of soul food and friendly staff
Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll AveUpscale pizza place with sidewalk seating
No where to eat but the to-go pizza is delicious. Don't expect much in terms of service :)
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Pizza Movers
6901 Laurel AveNo where to eat but the to-go pizza is delicious. Don't expect much in terms of service :)
Kin Da
6923 Laurel AveClosest place for tasty sushi and Thai
Bookstore, coffee shop restaurant type place with casual dishes. Nice atmosphere and friendly vibe.
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWBookstore, coffee shop restaurant type place with casual dishes. Nice atmosphere and friendly vibe.
Trattoria da Lina
7000 Carroll AveNew neighborhood trattoria
Middle-eastern casual with a fun pub in the back that has a great happy hour
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Olive Lounge & Grill
7006 Carroll AveMiddle-eastern casual with a fun pub in the back that has a great happy hour
Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWMusic, full bar and pub food. What's not to like?
Best (and strongest) margaritas around, good food, no-frills, family-friendly Latin place
La Villa Restaurante
6115 Georgia Ave NWBest (and strongest) margaritas around, good food, no-frills, family-friendly Latin place
THE place if DC for pizza at the moment. Very trendy and can be crowded but the pizza sure is good.
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Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NWTHE place if DC for pizza at the moment. Very trendy and can be crowded but the pizza sure is good.
Row house on several floors, rooftop patio, neighborhood vibe, fancy pub food and a nice bar scene
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Homestead
3911 Georgia Avenue NorthwestRow house on several floors, rooftop patio, neighborhood vibe, fancy pub food and a nice bar scene
I love their food truck and have heard the restaurant is just as food and also serves champagne.
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Taqueria del Barrio
821 Upshur St NWI love their food truck and have heard the restaurant is just as food and also serves champagne.
The original BoGo (buy one get one free) DC happy hour. Oh, and I think they have food too.
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DC Reynolds
The original BoGo (buy one get one free) DC happy hour. Oh, and I think they have food too.
Neighborhood institution with counter service and fried and broiled seafood and southern-style sides.
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Fish In the Hood
3601 Georgia Ave NWNeighborhood institution with counter service and fried and broiled seafood and southern-style sides.
A splurge for a special occasion but they seared ahi there was about the best tuna I have ever had in my life. And my son says the same things about their steak. Amazing service.
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The Capital Grille
1861 International DrA splurge for a special occasion but they seared ahi there was about the best tuna I have ever had in my life. And my son says the same things about their steak. Amazing service.
Friendly neighborhood tavern with upscale pub food and outside seating.
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Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NWFriendly neighborhood tavern with upscale pub food and outside seating.
LIBRARY TAVERN
5420 3rd St NWHappy Hour, full bar, books and Persian food.
Grocery stores
Closest places to buy groceries
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWOpen late, cheap, 2 blocks away. Walmart.
Safeway
3830 Georgia Ave NWStandard Safeway, Starbucks inside, easy parking.
Organic food, like a small-scale Whole Foods but cheaper. You don't have to be a member to shop there.
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Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveOrganic food, like a small-scale Whole Foods but cheaper. You don't have to be a member to shop there.
Great selection, especially of craft beers! Parking is around back.
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Yes! Organic Market Petworth
4100 Georgia Ave NWGreat selection, especially of craft beers! Parking is around back.