14th Street
Washington, D.C., United States
DC's most cosmopolitan strip, dense with restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
Places in 14th Street
- Compass Rose A globally inspired small-plates restaurant known for khachapuri, cheesy Georgian bread, in a casual, communal setting.
Practical notes for Washington, D.C.
- Best time to visit
- March to May brings the cherry blossoms and mild weather, while September to November offers similarly comfortable temperatures with fewer crowds.
- Getting around
- The Metro covers most tourist sites and neighbourhoods directly; the National Mall and downtown core are easily walkable.
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English. Spanish is also common.
- Timezone
- EST (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Current trends
- Albi was named DC's number one restaurant for a second consecutive year in 2026, its Palestinian tasting menu holding a Michelin star and ranking 34th on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list, alongside Dogon's West African cooking and Moon Rabbit's modern Vietnamese menu.
Other neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.
- Shaw — The city's most chef-driven neighbourhood, home to some of DC's most ambitious kitchens.
- Navy Yard — A waterfront district anchoring Albi, DC's top-ranked restaurant.
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