Penn Quarter

The Chinatown environs have become the foremost destination for new restaurants. The neighborhood is nearly unrecognizable from just a decade ago and now balances modern construction like the Newseum with old notables like Ford’s Theatre.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

Chinatown Coffee Company

475 H St NW 202-559-7656

Exposed brick, free Wi-Fi, and quality hand-poured coffee mean a whole new coffee culture for Chinatown.

Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown Coffee Company

Flashpoint Gallery

916 G St NW 202-315-1310

Art, theater, and dance space all rolled into one.

Photo: Brandon Webster / Courtesy of Flashpoint Gallery

Coup de Foudre

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW 202-393-0878

Chic, old-school European lingerie and employees trained to fit you into it. No wonder customers leave feeling perky.

Photo: Courtesy of Coup de Foudre

Cowgirl Creamery

919 F St NW 202-393-6880

Smell the dairy air. The California-based shop makes fine cheeses and distributes artisan edibles from around the world. Oils, jams, and charcuterie should round out the perfect picnic.

Photo: Courtesy of Cowgirl Creamery

Rasika

633 D St NW 202-637-1222

Seasonal, modern Indian in a sexy, low-lit dining room, the crave-inducing restaurant lives up to its name (the Sanskrit word for flavors). Jarred curries let you take the flavors home.

Photo: Michael J. Colella / Courtesy of Rasika