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Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Monthly Archives: November 2011
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November 4, 2011 – 9:54 pm
DC Coffee Houses
November 4, 2011 – 9:45 pm
Washingtonians have discriminating taste concerning all matters of the palate, and a cup of coffee is no exception. Amongst the Starbuck’s located at every corner are some independent coffee houses that keep some of Washington’s most discriminating coffee drinkers happy!
Tryst
Tryst is an Adams Morgans neighborhood favorite, a coffee house/bar and neighborhood hangout. This coffee house boasts comfy sofa seating, and some large communal tables to enjoy. They offer a selection of fair trade roasts from around the globe, as well as a nice selection of teas. Besides their caffeinated offerings, the have a menu of snack-ables and small plates. They are open late, have live music and the occasional comedy show, and serve alcoholic beverages as well.
Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe is located in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, DC. There serve Counter Culture Roasts and offer individual French Presses. They have communal seating, coaches and large tables and offer pastries and small plates. They also serve bear and wine. Their is outdoor seating as well as a garden to enjoy during the summer months.
Sova
Sova is an Espresso and Wine Bar located in the bustling H Street corridor in the NE quadrant of Washington, DC. There is communal seating, but mostly nestled and quiet areas perfect for reading or a private conversations. In the evenings the bar opens and up, and they offer half-price wine during happy hour.
So there you have it. Some of the most popular coffee houses in Washington.
Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Restaurant Review: Bus Boys & Poets
November 2, 2011 – 8:06 pm
Bus Boys and Poets is a local institution. Whether you choose to have a cup of good coffee alone, lunch or brunch with friends, dinner, a late night snack or expertly mixed cocktail, Bus Boys & Poets has it all covered. There are two locations for this local favorite. There is one locatio at 5th and K Streets, but the flag ship location is located at the corner of 14th and V Streets. The chairs are comfy, the decor warm and inviting, and the food is friendly to the carnivore or vegetarian alike. The prices for meals and beverages varies, but a dinner with a drinks averages $35. Please see the menu for details. There also performances and events that take place through out the week. They are known for being the venue for spoken word poetry in the district.
The flag ship and most popular location of Bus Boys & Poets is located just off of the bustling U Street corridor, accessible by U Street/Cardozo metro station serviced by the green and yellow line, as well as several metro bus lines. Please visit wmata for additional travel information.
Enjoy!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
Frederick Douglass Residence
November 1, 2011 – 10:20 pm
History is all about Washington DC since her creation. We cannot walk many steps without encountering a plaque, statue, or monument honoring a great hero of the past. When people come to DC, they remember to visit the archives, art museums, and theaters, but often forgotten are the tributes to equally great, but sometimes lesser known heroes…
In fact, up on Cedar Hill in Southeast D.C. sits the majestic former home of escaped slave, abolitionist, underground Railroad conductor, lecturer, publisher, military recruiter, and U.S. Marshal Frederick Douglass. Today, what was a home is now a museum, giving visitors an intimate look into the life of one of the men whose opinion helped convince President Lincoln to make emancipation a cause of the Civil War and who helped encourage a community toward greatness.
You can also visit his former residence in the U Street Corridor which is at 2000–2004 17th Street, NW
Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC
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