Economical & delish Mexican! You may find long lines but they move fast.
Atul’s favorite Indian restaurant in DC - go for the Dal & the Palak chaat! Reservations recommended.
For a cheesy Georgian brunch and wine!
For good old tapas & sangria. Reservations recommended.
Unlimited & bottomless Balkan brunch & drinks. Reservations recommended.
For walks & drinks by the Potomac
For more walks & more drinks and some reading nooks by the marina
Old school decor, great food, service & drinks - close to the national mall and lots of museums. Reservations recommended.
Kid friendly, easy relaxing activity with a bunch of cafes & restaurants around
New & improved - not free but very engaging & popular
The rooftop has an excellent bar and views of the city. Reservations not needed.
LOVE this place - a beautiful estate preserved even better. If you’re into horticulture, interiors, decor and history - you’ll love this. Kid friendly. Not free, but well worth it. Has a cafe / restaurant as well.
Books, desserts, drinks & quick eats. An institution in itself.
For a scenic day trip a little outside of DC. Kid friendly.
A beautiful vineyard with many more around it. Suitable for day trips or over night stays.
Kid friendly beer garden with a burger food truck on site. Sometimes they have live music too!
Excellent Mediterranean small plates. Great vibe. Not kid friendly. Reservations recommended.
For drinks with a loungish vibe and a bunch of bars & restaurants around. Not kid friendly.
An indoor food market with different food stalls to choose from and benches outside to soak in the sun. Very hipster DC ;)
For long walks or a run amidst the flora and to check out the would-have-been columns of the Capitol.