Guidebook for Washington

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Yolanda & Mike
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It's our own neighborhood post office. Limited hours, limited services...but, it still gets the job done. M-F only.
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United States Postal Service
4005 Wisconsin Ave NW
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It's our own neighborhood post office. Limited hours, limited services...but, it still gets the job done. M-F only.
This is my neighborhood liquor shop. The city is full of sketchy liquor shops; this is not one of them. Great service and decent selection. It's worth walking past other liquor shops.
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Guilford Liquors
446 Rhode Island Ave NW
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This is my neighborhood liquor shop. The city is full of sketchy liquor shops; this is not one of them. Great service and decent selection. It's worth walking past other liquor shops.
Open daily until 10 PM, this CVS and pharmacy is convenient for LeDroit Park residents (granted, it's a little sketchy). Still, it offers conveniences of some groceries, medicine, and things.
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CVS
1418 P St NW
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Open daily until 10 PM, this CVS and pharmacy is convenient for LeDroit Park residents (granted, it's a little sketchy). Still, it offers conveniences of some groceries, medicine, and things.
Closest metro station only 2 blocks away puts all of DC at your fingertips. The green and yellow lines take you directly to the National Airport, Chinatown, National Mall, and Nats baseball stadium.
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Shaw-Howard Univ Station
1701 8th St NW
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Closest metro station only 2 blocks away puts all of DC at your fingertips. The green and yellow lines take you directly to the National Airport, Chinatown, National Mall, and Nats baseball stadium.

Food Scene

You want Thai food, but you didn't pull yourself together enough to make a reservation at Thai-Xing...well, Beau Thai to the rescue. A great neighborhood restaurant serving tasty Thai in a flash.
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Beau Thai
1550 7th St NW
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You want Thai food, but you didn't pull yourself together enough to make a reservation at Thai-Xing...well, Beau Thai to the rescue. A great neighborhood restaurant serving tasty Thai in a flash.
This fantastic Mediterranean/Indian cafe is very close to LeDroit Park. Although it's not the most cozy place in the world, we love calling for take-out. Their food is fresh and delicious.
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Red Toque Kebob
1701 6th St NW
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This fantastic Mediterranean/Indian cafe is very close to LeDroit Park. Although it's not the most cozy place in the world, we love calling for take-out. Their food is fresh and delicious.
Hands down, one of the most intimate dining experiences. If you like Thai food, can handle spicy, and are adventurous; you can't miss this. MUST call ahead for reservations. Ask for the "chef's menu."
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Thai X-ing
515 9th St NW
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Hands down, one of the most intimate dining experiences. If you like Thai food, can handle spicy, and are adventurous; you can't miss this. MUST call ahead for reservations. Ask for the "chef's menu."
Great "coffee house by day" and "restaurant by night" place all wrapped up as a Central European Bistro. Full bar available with wide selection of Czech and European beers.
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Bistro Bohem
600 Florida Ave NW
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Great "coffee house by day" and "restaurant by night" place all wrapped up as a Central European Bistro. Full bar available with wide selection of Czech and European beers.
If you like Ethiopian food - you are in for a TREAT. DC has a lot of wonderful Ethiopian restaurants, Zenebech tops the cake. It's fantastic and authentic. Yelp them to see for yourself.
608 T St NW
608 T Street Northwest
If you like Ethiopian food - you are in for a TREAT. DC has a lot of wonderful Ethiopian restaurants, Zenebech tops the cake. It's fantastic and authentic. Yelp them to see for yourself.
One of our favorite pizza take-out spots. Or if you need Ben and Jerry's.
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Pizza D'Oro
717 T St NW
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One of our favorite pizza take-out spots. Or if you need Ben and Jerry's.
Upscale dinner spot, close to the neighborhood. Offers a simple menu, delivered w/ culinary skill. Plus, they have a great rooftop during the summer months. If you're experimental, try their absinthe.
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1905 Restaurant
1905 9th Street Northwest
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Upscale dinner spot, close to the neighborhood. Offers a simple menu, delivered w/ culinary skill. Plus, they have a great rooftop during the summer months. If you're experimental, try their absinthe.
Red Hen is an amazing neighborhood dinner restaurant. Beautifully handcrafted dishes that can compete with downtown restaurants. Great cocktails. Decent price for DC. And you can walk there!
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The Red Hen
1822 1st St NW
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Red Hen is an amazing neighborhood dinner restaurant. Beautifully handcrafted dishes that can compete with downtown restaurants. Great cocktails. Decent price for DC. And you can walk there!
Crave pizza, but want an adult meal? Bacio's creates scrumptious pizzas, using their house-made mozzarella and tomato sauce. Great patio to eat your pie. Otherwise, call in your order and walk over.
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Bacio Pizzeria
81 Seaton Pl NW
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Crave pizza, but want an adult meal? Bacio's creates scrumptious pizzas, using their house-made mozzarella and tomato sauce. Great patio to eat your pie. Otherwise, call in your order and walk over.
Small, intimate seafood and cocktails place. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Next two two other bars by the same owner.
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Eat the Rich
1839 7th St NW
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Small, intimate seafood and cocktails place. Great new addition to the neighborhood. Next two two other bars by the same owner.
Baristas who know their stuff (they'll even pretend to be cooler than you). But, it's all good because the lattes are fantastic and the breakfast sandwiches are yummy. Free Wi-fi.
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Blind Dog Cafe at Darnell's
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Baristas who know their stuff (they'll even pretend to be cooler than you). But, it's all good because the lattes are fantastic and the breakfast sandwiches are yummy. Free Wi-fi.
A new addition to the neighborhood. Great to grab a quick cup of joe and hangout on the outdoor patio.
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The Coffee Bar
1201 S St NW
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A new addition to the neighborhood. Great to grab a quick cup of joe and hangout on the outdoor patio.
A NW DC institution. Great hot, inexpensive, and fast breakfast (unless you don't make it before the crowd and have to wait). The friendly wait staff make up for the diner atmosphere.
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Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NW
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A NW DC institution. Great hot, inexpensive, and fast breakfast (unless you don't make it before the crowd and have to wait). The friendly wait staff make up for the diner atmosphere.
Great for delivery! Excellent dinner that's made with wholesome ingredients. The Peruvian chicken is almost as fantastic as their sweet potato sides. Who could ask for more?
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Chix
2019 11th Street Northwest
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Great for delivery! Excellent dinner that's made with wholesome ingredients. The Peruvian chicken is almost as fantastic as their sweet potato sides. Who could ask for more?
Are "go to" restaurant. Basic American fare, a cozy atmosphere, and a full bar makes this place a shining star. Try their meatball pizza!
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matchbox
521 8th St SE
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Are "go to" restaurant. Basic American fare, a cozy atmosphere, and a full bar makes this place a shining star. Try their meatball pizza!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is not your average neighborhood pub. Shaw's Tavern offers fresh seasonal foods cooked to order in a casual chic atmosphere. Not to mention the mixologist is a bit creative.
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Sally's Middle Name
1320 H St NE
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This is not your average neighborhood pub. Shaw's Tavern offers fresh seasonal foods cooked to order in a casual chic atmosphere. Not to mention the mixologist is a bit creative.
A great place to "wine" down after a long day. Dickson is a speak easy with great wine, appetizers, and tasty mixed drinks. If you're up for a larger bite, try their Vietnamese sandwiches. HH is M-Th.
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Dickson Wine Bar
903 U St NW
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A great place to "wine" down after a long day. Dickson is a speak easy with great wine, appetizers, and tasty mixed drinks. If you're up for a larger bite, try their Vietnamese sandwiches. HH is M-Th.

Arts & Culture

Newly refurbished and reopen historic Howard Theatre. If you love live music (in a sit down and enjoy atmosphere), you should check out their schedule. Most Sundays they host a "gospel brunch".
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Театр Ховарда
620 T St NW
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Newly refurbished and reopen historic Howard Theatre. If you love live music (in a sit down and enjoy atmosphere), you should check out their schedule. Most Sundays they host a "gospel brunch".

Essentials

Need milk, cheese, tomato sauce, cured meats, a jalepeno? Walk over to Windows market to pick up some items. NOT a full service grocery store. But, it's great when you are in a pinch.
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Windows Cafe & Market
101 Rhode Island Ave NW
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Need milk, cheese, tomato sauce, cured meats, a jalepeno? Walk over to Windows market to pick up some items. NOT a full service grocery store. But, it's great when you are in a pinch.
Brand new grocery store in the old facade of the DC "O Street" market. Nice, new, lots of options (including hot food, sushi, and wine/beer).
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Giant Food
1345 Park Rd NW
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Brand new grocery store in the old facade of the DC "O Street" market. Nice, new, lots of options (including hot food, sushi, and wine/beer).