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My Favorite Places in Washington, DC
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items My family has lived in DC for generations. And while this city has changed significantly since I was a kid, these are my favorite places in the city I call home — old and new.
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Art & Museums
Restaurants
Art & Museums
My grandparents met in art school in DC. I come from a family of artists so art has always been a pillar of my life.
This is a lesser-known museum with gorgeous gardens that are excellent for photoshoots. There are rotating exhibits but it's best known for its Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art collections. Nestled in Georgetown, my family and I have been visiting Dum...
Dumbarton Oaks
A new addition to the city. I love the way technology and artistic vision are blended for an always amazing show. I have a new tradition of seeing the cherry blossom show every year during cherry blossom season.
ARTECHOUSE DC
Perhaps one of my favorite memories of this place is my grandmother pointing to a bench and telling me that she would nap there when she was in art school. This is a staple in DC for contemporary and modern art. You can find it in Dupont Circle.
The Phillips Collection
This theater has been at risk of closure a number of times but the community won't let it happen. It's an old theater where we celebrate birthdays or see premieres. We celebrated my 9th birthday there when they showed the Return of the Jedi. I was ob...
The future of Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park takes shape - Axios
Hidden gem for those who love indie films and old movies.
Suns Cinema - Theater & Bar
THE used and rare book store for many DC locals. Aside from being around for a while, it has history with the District, collaborating with the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian and other places.
Second Story Books - Out-of-Print, Used and Rare Books in all ...
Loved coming here with my friends after dance class and sometimes to watch our friends perform. It's a super fun place and they have a great beer selection.
DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern
Restaurants
While many of the restaurants I loved growing up are now gone, I've found a way to fall in love with my city all over again. DC is an incredible place for food. I could be here all day filling this section. Here are some that pop into mind immediatel...
This is one of my favorite restaurants ever. It has flavors from all around the world and I'm yet to eat something there I didn't like.
Compass Rose
The BEST sangrias. Even better than some I've had in Barcelona. This was my team's after work hangout spot when I worked on K street.
Boqueria Dupont
It's funny how you discover more of the place you grew up when you spend time with transplants (sorry that's what we call people who move into the city from somewhere else but I use it love). This Balkan restaurant is a regular in our brunch spot rot...
Ambar Shaw
The food here is incredible. Don't miss their brunch! Seriously.
Dakshin Indique
My family and I would get food here while waiting in the long line to see a movie at the Uptown Theatre. It's never changed since I was a small kid. And that's a very good thing. It's been run by the same, now old, Greek man (don't tell him I said th...
Byblos Deli
This place is easily mistaken as some random deli but OMG. The food. Also run by an old Greek man. The portions are crazy and some of the best Greek food I've ever had. And I've had numerous home cooked meals in Greek family households.
Greek Deli & Catering - Washington, DC
A super fun and delicious ramen spot. I've had a couple birthdays here because I love ramen and in the sea of ramen joints that sprung up in DC, this is my favorite.
Oki Bowl @ Georgetown
There are a number of Teaisms in DC, all good. This is an Asian fusion place with delicious food and, you guessed it, tea.
Teaism Dupont Circle
When MLK was murdered, DC saw civil unrest and U street was burned...but not Ben's Chili Bowl. It's been around since my grandmother was a young woman. If you haven't been to Ben's Chili Bowl, you haven't been to DC.
Ben's Chili Bowl
Adams Morgan is a party part of town. It's tradition to get a giant splice of pizza here as you head home or need a break.
Jumbo Slice Pizza
If you like Thai food, hit this place up.
Little Serow
One of my favorite coffee spots. They has delicious food as well. It's located on the happening 18th Street so there is a bunch you can get into before or after you get coffee.
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