Food Scene
Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters LnLocal coffee & bakery spot
Delicious flatbread pizza + nice entrees & a huge beer selection
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Rustico Restaurant & Bar - Ballston
4075 Wilson BoulevardDelicious flatbread pizza + nice entrees & a huge beer selection
Restaurant & bar with an extended happy hour
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Tara Temple Restaurant
4001 Fairfax DriveRestaurant & bar with an extended happy hour
The BEST Peruvian chicken you'll ever have. Cheap and delicious. Featured on Anthony Bourdain's Best of DC list!
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El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StThe BEST Peruvian chicken you'll ever have. Cheap and delicious. Featured on Anthony Bourdain's Best of DC list!
The quintessential local sandwich shop- delicious! Pricier than Subway, but the quality of sandwiches makes up for it.
Earl's Sandwiches (Ballston)
4215 Fairfax DriveThe quintessential local sandwich shop- delicious! Pricier than Subway, but the quality of sandwiches makes up for it.
If you've never had pupusas (stuffed tortillas that are a staple of Salvadorian cuisine), this is the place to have it. Delicious comfort food at an unbeatable price.
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Pupuseria Dona Azucena
71 N Glebe RdIf you've never had pupusas (stuffed tortillas that are a staple of Salvadorian cuisine), this is the place to have it. Delicious comfort food at an unbeatable price.
Essentials
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdAffordable groceries
Sightseeing
Nice park for a walk. Check out the library's garden while you're at it (adjacent to the park)
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Quincy Park
1021 N Quincy StNice park for a walk. Check out the library's garden while you're at it (adjacent to the park)
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular local spot with a huge beer selection & apps
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World of Beer
4300 Wilson BoulevardPopular local spot with a huge beer selection & apps
Popular sports bar that features pool tables, darts, and other fun bar games.
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CarPool
900 North Glebe RoadPopular sports bar that features pool tables, darts, and other fun bar games.
Everything Else
7-Eleven
2311 2nd St SIn case you forgot something (or just want a Slurpee)
The mall hosts many chain restaurants (including Chipotle, Panera, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Noodles & Co, and Tropical Smoothie) and stores (Macy's, FYE, Victoria's Secret, CVS).
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Ballston Common Mall
4238 Wilson BlvdThe mall hosts many chain restaurants (including Chipotle, Panera, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Noodles & Co, and Tropical Smoothie) and stores (Macy's, FYE, Victoria's Secret, CVS).