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The Greek Spot is one of da capital.

1. The Greek Spot

8.5
2017 11th St NW (btwn U St & V St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 35 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: veggie gyro platter + greek fries. done.

Red Derby is one of da capital.

2. Red Derby

8.2
3718 14th St NW (at Quincy St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Petworth · 93 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: Best bar in dc. Roof top is even better. Grilled cheese wins.

Fast Eddie's Sports & Billiards is one of da capital.

3. Fast Eddie's Sports & Billiards

1520 K St NW (at 15th St), Washington, D.C.
Pool Hall · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 14 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: cheap drinks! don't hate, it isn't a strip club until after happy hour!

Raven Grill is one of da capital.

4. Raven Grill

7.7
3125 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Mount Pleasant · 34 tips and reviews

NightSceneNightScene: This neighborhood, hole in the wall bar, is the oldest operating bar in the District. Cash only bar, and decent prices, its the definition of dive bar. Hipster haters beware

Haydee's Restaurant is one of da capital.

5. Haydee's Restaurant

7.1
3102 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Mount Pleasant · 38 tips and reviews

Luis T.Luis Torres: Check out the live mariachis on Friday!

Townhouse Tavern is one of da capital.

6. Townhouse Tavern

1637 R St NW (17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Northwest Washington · 22 tips and reviews
Dirksen Senate Building is one of da capital.

7. Dirksen Senate Building

100 Constitution Ave NE (at st St NE), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northeast Washington · 27 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: do not take more than one roll. dee is always watching.

Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market is one of da capital.

8. Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market

8.0
F St NW (btwn 7th & 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 14 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: find the bread ovens at quail creek farms and get one of everything. maybe two of the savory scones.

Russell Senate Office Building is one of da capital.

9. Russell Senate Office Building

50 Constitution Ave NE (at Delaware Ave NE), Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northeast Washington · 19 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: russell 325 held the titanic, mccarthy, and watergate hearings. plus, it is a beaut!

Theodore Roosevelt Island is one of da capital.

10. Theodore Roosevelt Island

8.8
Analostan Island, Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 28 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: amazing secret island, complete with marsh and memorial. great trail for a run - no bikes allowed!

Meridian Hill Park is one of da capital.

11. Meridian Hill Park

9.4
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: best place for sunning is by the tiered fountains. drum circle on warm sunday afternoons = hula hooping!

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of da capital.

12. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.5
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: if you book ahead, you can have a large party in the back room. makes for an amazing business lunch. who can say no to veggie chili cheese fries?

Sticky Rice is one of da capital.

13. Sticky Rice

7.1
1224 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 163 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: tots! tots! tots! and dance parties.

Fedora Rooftop is one of da capital.

14. Fedora Rooftop

1451 Belmont St NW, Washington, D.C.
Roof Deck · Columbia Heights · 2 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: if you can't live in the fedora, make friends with someone that does. the rooftop can't be beat.

Pharmacy Bar is one of da capital.

15. Pharmacy Bar

2337 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Adams Morgan · 6 tips and reviews

Anna P.Anna Potter: Great little spot in the middle of a bunch of douchey bars. Cheap PBR tallboys, decent jukebox

Peyote Café is one of da capital.

16. Peyote Café

2319 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Karaoke Bar · Adams Morgan · 8 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: less karaoke bar, more bar that happens to have a karaoke machine. super crowded and glorious.

Nationals Park is one of da capital.

17. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 475 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: best food is at max's kosher grill (no friday night or saturday games). they run out of falafel, so don't wait too long. and don't miss the presidents' race! 4th inning!

Mount Vernon Trail is one of da capital.

18. Mount Vernon Trail

7.0
Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria, VA
Hiking Trail · 22 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: 17 miles of amazing running. best spots are just north of mt. vernon and between the key and memorial bridges. watch out for aggressive bikers, stupid bikers, and kids watching airplanes land.

The Wonderland Ballroom is one of da capital.

19. The Wonderland Ballroom

7.7
1101 Kenyon St NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Beer Garden · Columbia Heights · 124 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Covington: do as the hipsters do. grab a high life and dance.