Date NightRomantic Restaurants in Washington DC for Couples
A good dinner for two in this city depends less on a famous name than on the light, the pacing, and where you walk afterward.
This Weekend
The DC Weekend Plan, From People Who Live Here
Where to eat, what to do, and where DC locals actually go this weekend — starting in Shaw and Georgetown.
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NeighborhoodsThings to Do in Adams Morgan: The Local Guide
A neighborhood guide to the 18th Street strip, the park with the drum circle, and the blocks in between that most visitors rush past.
NeighborhoodsBest Bars in Adams Morgan Worth Exploring
Eighteenth Street after dark is jumbo slice, rowhouse bars, and a strip that still runs on its own clock. A guide to finding the best bars in Adams Morgan without wasting your night in a line.
NeighborhoodsAdams Morgan Neighborhood Guide: The Local Guide
Adams Morgan is the neighborhood DC sends visitors to for the bars and keeps for itself in the daylight hours, when 18th Street belongs to dog walkers and brunch lines instead of the crowd it's known for.
Things to DoSummer Things to Do in Washington Dc Locals Recommend
A local's guide to how Washington actually spends its summers, ward by ward, from Eastern Market Saturdays to go-go on U Street to bike rides along the Anacostia.
Things to DoBest Hikes near Washington DC You Shouldn't Miss
From Rock Creek Park's city woods to Old Rag's boulder scramble, a local's honest rundown of the trails worth your gas money and Metro fare.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in DC This Week
- Live music in ShawThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in GeorgetownMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in H StreetAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in ShawSunday, family-friendly
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The people behind the meals DC is talking about.
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