David’s guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee and a popular place for working remotely. Both inside and outside table options with good wifi.
11 locals recommend
Emissary
2032 P St NWGreat coffee and a popular place for working remotely. Both inside and outside table options with good wifi.
The bagels are amazing! Cash only and there can be a line at weekends, but it moves quickly.
18 locals recommend
Bagels Etc.
2122 P St NWThe bagels are amazing! Cash only and there can be a line at weekends, but it moves quickly.
Good Chinese takeout and delivery option within walking distance. The crispy fried shredded beef is a favorite.
11 locals recommend
City Lights of China
2443 Connecticut Ave NWGood Chinese takeout and delivery option within walking distance. The crispy fried shredded beef is a favorite.
Crazy good gelato... stracciatella and dark chocolate for me, please.
48 locals recommend
Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
1704 Connecticut Ave NWCrazy good gelato... stracciatella and dark chocolate for me, please.
Sightseeing
America’s First Museum of Modern Art
Founded by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection has been collecting modern and contemporary art for one hundred years. Duncan Phillips’s former home—and additions to it—in Washington’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood provides a unique setting for the growing collection of over 5,000 works. Following Phillips’s unconventional approach to exhibitions, The Phillips Collection galleries are frequently rearranged to facilitate new conversations between artworks and fresh experiences for visitors.
224 locals recommend
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWAmerica’s First Museum of Modern Art
Founded by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection has been collecting modern and contemporary art for one hundred years. Duncan Phillips’s former home—and additions to it—in Washington’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood provides a unique setting for the growing collection of over 5,000 works. Following Phillips’s unconventional approach to exhibitions, The Phillips Collection galleries are frequently rearranged to facilitate new conversations between artworks and fresh experiences for visitors.
Groceries
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland St10-15 minute walk
Small upscale local/organic grocer with interesting beer and wine selections.
81 locals recommend
Glen's Garden Market
2001 S St NWSmall upscale local/organic grocer with interesting beer and wine selections.