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Neighborhood Coffee
Three short blocks from the house. Good coffee and Nutella hot chocolate, excellent savory and sweet pretzels!
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The Pretzel Bakery
257 15th St SEThree short blocks from the house. Good coffee and Nutella hot chocolate, excellent savory and sweet pretzels!
Good Eats Close-by
Located 1.5 blocks from Eastern Market Metro. The awesome balance between variety, price, quality, and atmosphere makes this a standout for families.
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matchbox
521 8th St SELocated 1.5 blocks from Eastern Market Metro. The awesome balance between variety, price, quality, and atmosphere makes this a standout for families.
Admittedly, I have not been, but 3-star Michelin rating brought lines a block long. The super hype has died down and there is an upgraded reservations system, so give it a try!
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SEAdmittedly, I have not been, but 3-star Michelin rating brought lines a block long. The super hype has died down and there is an upgraded reservations system, so give it a try!
Also at Eastern Market. Good for sit-down, but my go-to for delivery.
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Sanphan Thai Cuisine
653 Pennsylvania Ave. SEAlso at Eastern Market. Good for sit-down, but my go-to for delivery.
Cool little wine bar with awesome small plates located on the grounds of the Historic Old Naval Hospital. Not terribly cozy in the winter, I find it most enjoyable during warmer weather. Same chef as Rose's Luxury.
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Little Pearl
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SECool little wine bar with awesome small plates located on the grounds of the Historic Old Naval Hospital. Not terribly cozy in the winter, I find it most enjoyable during warmer weather. Same chef as Rose's Luxury.
Also in the heart of Eastern Market. My go-to for old-fashioned diner-style breakfast.
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Tunnicliff's Tavern
222 7th St SEAlso in the heart of Eastern Market. My go-to for old-fashioned diner-style breakfast.
Sala Thai @ Park Kennedy
Amazing Thai located one bloc away at the Metro.
Duffy’s Irish Pub (Cap Hill East)
Great wings a beer next to Sala Thai at the Metro
Groceries
My top pick. Located on Pennsylvania Ave across from the Eastern Market Metro.
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Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEMy top pick. Located on Pennsylvania Ave across from the Eastern Market Metro.
Safeway
New Safeway supermarket is a short 4 block walk away.
Cool Destination Districts
The Yards
1300 First St SENats Baseball District. Great food and fun!
Named for the Marine Barracks at its far end, the website lays out all that the strip has to offer, including the famous Friday Night Parades on the grounds of the "Oldest Post of the Corps."
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Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SENamed for the Marine Barracks at its far end, the website lays out all that the strip has to offer, including the famous Friday Night Parades on the grounds of the "Oldest Post of the Corps."
Great place to stroll, dine and catch water taxi for scenic ride to Old Town Virginia, Georgetown, or the National Harbor (MGM, etc).
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The Wharf station
Great place to stroll, dine and catch water taxi for scenic ride to Old Town Virginia, Georgetown, or the National Harbor (MGM, etc).
Weekend travelers may want to visit the surrounding outdoor market where you can get everything from street food to jewelry, art, and furniture. The actual historic market offers bakery, produce and butcher stalls and is open 7 days a week.
AirBnB link is off base. Click below for link:
easternmarket-dc.org/
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Eastern Market station
701 Pennsylvania Ave. SEWeekend travelers may want to visit the surrounding outdoor market where you can get everything from street food to jewelry, art, and furniture. The actual historic market offers bakery, produce and butcher stalls and is open 7 days a week.
AirBnB link is off base. Click below for link:
easternmarket-dc.org/
Your Metro Stop
One short block from the apartment, the Blue/Orange/Silver takes you to all attractions along the Mall and the White House.
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Stadium-Armory Station
192 19th St SEOne short block from the apartment, the Blue/Orange/Silver takes you to all attractions along the Mall and the White House.
Exercise and Recreation
I am a regular swimmer and regularly make the scenic neighborhood walk to Eastern Market's Rumsey Aquatic Center.
William H Rumsey Aquatic Center
635 North Carolina Ave SEI am a regular swimmer and regularly make the scenic neighborhood walk to Eastern Market's Rumsey Aquatic Center.