Nizar's Guidebook
Food Scene
Lebanese Taverna
1101 S Joyce StExcellent authentic Lebanese (Mediterranean) cuisine.
Saigon Saigon
1101 S Joyce StGreat Vietnamese food reasonably priced with outdoor seating.
Bonefish Grill
13005 Lee Jackson HwyGood option for if you like fish. Has a bar too.
Asia Bistro & Bar
1301 S Joyce StGood Asian food with outdoor seating.
Great coffee and desserts. Owneris lovely too, so make sure to chat him up whenever he's free.
Idido's Coffee and Social House
1107 S Walter Reed DrGreat coffee and desserts. Owneris lovely too, so make sure to chat him up whenever he's free.
Great American foods and great service. They are especially good in sauces and their specials are always interesting. I have been going there for over 11 years and was mildly disappointed only once, and that was because the special that day was soft-shell crab which I found out I wasn'ta big fan of.
38 locals recommend
Carlyle
4000 Campbell AveGreat American foods and great service. They are especially good in sauces and their specials are always interesting. I have been going there for over 11 years and was mildly disappointed only once, and that was because the special that day was soft-shell crab which I found out I wasn'ta big fan of.
Real authentic Falafel (Palestinian chickpea fritters) with authentic condiments as well as some creative new ones too!
Falafel Inc
1210 Potomac St NWReal authentic Falafel (Palestinian chickpea fritters) with authentic condiments as well as some creative new ones too!
Museums
Always has something Interesting. I don't even bother checking their website as I know I will love it regardless.
159 locals recommend
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWAlways has something Interesting. I don't even bother checking their website as I know I will love it regardless.
Small and mighty intimate space. Tells a powerful story and brings you into it. Docents in fact will share their own family story so you don't get the same tour twice. Testament to the resilience of the human spirit
Museum of the Palestinian People
1900 18th St NWSmall and mighty intimate space. Tells a powerful story and brings you into it. Docents in fact will share their own family story so you don't get the same tour twice. Testament to the resilience of the human spirit
Sightseeing
Tourists and locals alike miss this part of the basin. I think it’s lovely and under appreciated. I recommend going at dusk or later when there are less crowds.
104 locals recommend
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWTourists and locals alike miss this part of the basin. I think it’s lovely and under appreciated. I recommend going at dusk or later when there are less crowds.