1. Goodwood
8.2
1428 U St NW (at Portner Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vintage and Thrift Store · U-Street · 14 tips and reviews
Jo: Good Wood has some great antique furniture pieces! Definitely stop in and take a look!
Katie Schloss: The antique store of my dreams. The jewelry, furniture, decor... Everything you could ever need for a photo shoot.
Lucky Magazine: Clever vignettes—'50s tables piled with books, antique vanities strewn with distressed mirrored trays—at this vintage furniture mainstay make you feel like you’ve entered somebody’s very cool loft.
2. Miss Pixie's
1626 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Furniture and Home Store · Logan Circle - Shaw · 16 tips and reviews
Katie Schloss: Treasures. Everywhere. A jewel of an antique shop, Miss Pixie's has all the furniture you'll ever need for the cutest apartment ever. #ByeByeIKEA
Robyn: Coolest antique shop I've ever been in and extremely quality (but also random) items that are reasonably priced.
Design*Sponge: The vintage finds here are phenomenal. This is one of the best stores in DC for creating a signature style. Read more.
5. Eastern Market
8.9
225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 143 tips and reviews
Affinia Hotel Collection: The Eastern Market has much more to offer than just fresh produce: be sure to check out the handmade jewelry, crafts, and antiques, too!
M Squared Real Estate: The market itself is open every day, but weekends bring an additional influx of vendors ranging from local farmers to antique furniture.
The Liaison Capitol Hill: The Eastern Market has much more to offer than just fresh produce: be sure to check out the handmade jewelry, crafts, and antiques, too!
6. The Mansion on O Street
8.0
2020 O St NW (btw Hopkins St NW & 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Event Space · Northwest Washington · 18 tips and reviews
Gilt City: There’s so much to look at—the Mansion is crammed with antiques and curiosities, almost all donated by former guests—you won’t know what to take in first.
Sensei Smiles: The Sunday dessert tea is terrific, delicious sweets and cakes great tea!! Be sure to see John Lennon's letter to the laundry in the John Lennon Suite it's hilarious!
Tim F: We were there for brunch but you don't really go here for the food (which wasn't bad). You go for the experience of seeing and riding the Mansion. That was interesting enough to warrant a thumbs up.
7. McClellan's Retreat
8.8
2031 Florida Ave NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Whisky Bar · Kalorama · 22 tips and reviews
Hal Mackins: Neat bar themed after the famed Civil War general, with antique photos and silver lithographs on the walls. Cool cocktails, including a "Gin & Pine" with a not-often-seen pine liqueur. Refreshing!
Matt Bernstein: Cool place for a cocktail. Low key and good music.
Behrad Eats: Cashew nuts with rosemary are a great nar snack that pair well with the whiskey cocktails here.
Travel + Leisure: Inside the Hillwood’s museum and garden are 18th-century Russian and French art and antiques collected by owner Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to the General Foods fortune.
Liz Siegel: This is a fantastic place to visit. The gardens are beautiful. Definitely come and see.
The Ritz-Carlton: This beautifully maintained mansion boasts one of the most remarkable collections of Russian decorative art outside of Russia. Enjoy afternoon tea after one of their docent or audio tours.
Design*Sponge: Dealers carry everything from antique home furnishings to vintage clothes. You cannot leave here without a treasure! Read more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Get ready to shop! The Georgetown Flea stocks an unbeatable selection of home furnishings, political memorabilia, and vintage clothing (on Sundays)! -- Green Guide Editor
Jura Koncius: Stuff, stuff and more stuff, people watching, treasures and trash
10. Toro Toro
1300 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews
Lynn Pina: I went with a large party and we ordered every tapas on the menu! I loved the swordfish dip, seafood ceviche, seared scallops, cheese empanadas, lamb skewers and duck carnitas.
Rosie Henderson: Great brunch. Buffet of menu items and unlimited mimosas. Food is delicious but drinks are too sweet. Beautiful ambiance and decor. Great place for large groups. Very loud. Maybe hard to hear.
Vísíonary Productíons: Had a great time downstairs in the lounge with some seriously Awesome Lights & Visual set-ups! DJ Amy laid down the slickest mix so well, even the manager got out & hit the dancefloor yesterday lol Read more.
11. Rose's Luxury
9.2
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Barracks Row hotspot from Momofuku alum Aaron Silverman, with an eclectic menu spanning pho to popcorn soup. The bar upstairs, furnished with antique couches, is a nice perch to wait from.
Steven Androphy: Bring a few friends to wait in line with and try almost everything on the menu. Highlights include the lychee salad, corn with guajillo chile, pickle-brined fried chicken, and caramelized cauliflower.
Washington Post: One of the best appetizers fit for a last meal request: Crumbled pork sausage, litchis, coconut milk, tropical herbs, fiery habanero. When you get your bill: Chocolate-mint meringue cookies. Read more.
12. Blue 44
7.4
5507 Connecticut Ave NW (at Livingston St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chevy Chase · 29 tips and reviews
RaShonda (shessavvy): Favorite meal Pittsburgh cheese steak with Cole slaw on the side. Also, their peppered bacon is the best!
DCCARGUY William Hopper: The bar is quite nice, but you only know that if you go back that far!
William Cummings: The food is delicious! Make sure to try the house-made Pierogis.
13. Dupont Circle
9.0
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
Fare Buzz: If you're up for a bit of shopping on your trip in Washington DC, Dupont Circle is the area you want to stop by. Here you'll find antique stores, boutiques, bookstores and more.
David Derrick: A great place to take a stroll anytime of the year. Sip a coffee or snack on something from one of the many surrounding restaurants. I love reading a book on a bench near the fountain. Classic DC.
JaJean Bizzle: The circle is so gay, you can't even walk straight.
14. Mari Vanna DC
1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Russian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 59 tips and reviews
Rana Alsweilem: Very cool decor. Order the sea bass, beef stragnof, chicken balls and the potato and mushroom dumplings!! Amazing food!!!
Anton Zolotov: The Beef Stroganoff is the best entree so far.
Eater: If vodka's your poison, Mari Vanna's a place to go. They infuse their own spirits on site. The third floor of the Russian restaurant has more of a lounge feel.