Coffee shop · Pleasant Plains
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"Cafe by day, bar by night, Doubles offers coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails. Plus, they host frequent community events like live jazz nights, art classes, CSA pickup, karaoke, and natural wine festivals." - Mekita Rivas
Bar · Waterfront
Roomy tavern with industrial-meets-tiki-themed surrounds, serving rum drinks & Hawaiian-style grub.
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Bar · Sheridan-Kalorama
Named after a Civil War general, this intimate bar serves up expertly crafted cocktails in a cozy, speakeasy-like atmosphere.
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Restaurant · Federal Triangle
Avant-garde, Americana-inspired fare served in a chic restaurant housed in the city's historic Old Post Office.
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Restaurant · Downtown
This polished spot serves up familiar favorites like veal chops and steak in an upscale yet inviting ambiance, perfect for cozy gatherings and delicious bites.
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Hotel · Georgetown
Sophisticated hotel with a refined restaurant, a full-service spa & a cozy lounge bar. A 2-minute walk from Georgetown Ferry Terminal, this sophisticated hotel is 3 miles from the National Mall and 2 miles from The White House. The polished rooms have marble bathrooms and 400-thread-count bed linens, as well as flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Wi-Fi is available. Suites add separate living areas and soaking tubs; upgraded suites have kitchenettes. Room service is available 24/7. There's an elegant restaurant and a cozy lounge bar, as well as a garden terrace, a luxe spa and a gym.
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Bagel shop · Capital City Market
Knishes, bagels, & egg creams with semi-circle, high-top seating around the kitchen in Union Market.
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Restaurant · U Street
At Jônt, an intimate 14-seat chef's counter by Ryan Ratino, enjoy a lively tasting menu of exquisite, Japanese-influenced dishes paired with curated wines.
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Bay · Tidal Basin
The Tidal Basin, a picturesque 19th-century reservoir, dazzles with cherry blossoms each spring, offering stunning views and a relaxing escape in D.C.
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Modern art museum · Dupont Circle
Nestled in a charming Georgian Revival house, The Phillips Collection dazzles with an impressive mix of Impressionist and modern masterpieces, creating an intimate art haven.
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Mediterranean restaurant · Dupont Circle
Turkish small plates & cocktails served in a trendy, low-lit, brick-walled space or on the patio.