The Van Ness Metro Station is serviced by the red line, which remains the primary line through Northwest D.C., the biggest, safest and most commercial quadrant of the city. For this reason, biking becomes a nice option, with the only drawback being the hilly nature of the neighborhood. While Van Ness to the west of Connecticut is only a small enclave, Forrest Hill to the east is much more expansive, making the far residential reaches of the neighborhood not as easy to reach on foot. The main commercial area of Forrst Hills stretches along Connecticut Avenue, making it easy for residents to accomplish a number of errands on foot. The embassies of the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Suriname, Hungary, Slovakia, Singapore, Pakistan and Nigeria also lie in the neighborhood. The Hillwood Museum contains a number of French and Russian decorative arts, including a number of Fabergé eggs that once belonged to philanthropist and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post. The Levine School of Music is a community institution with students ranging from infants to senior citizens. The area now is completely residential except for the main thoroughfare of Connecticut Avenue.įorest Hills has a nice array of art and culture. After the war ended, Fort Kearny was originally intended to remain standing but in a reserve state, but budget concerns forced it to be shut down entirely and the land was sold. Splitting a bottle of sauvignon blanc on a warm summer night on this bistro's outdoor patio makes for a fantastic evening.įorest Hills was the former site of the Civil War-era Fort Kearny, which was built to defend Washington, D.C., although no trace of it remains today. The wine selection will take you around the globe, from Italy to Argentina to South Africa.
For a more quiet night in Van Ness, head to the wine bar Acacia Bistro.
The nightlife isn't too happening in this neighborhood, but always-lively Dupont Circle lies just a 5-minute metro ride away, and the more gritty Adams Morgan is even easier to reach on the metro with a little walk at the end. Or, if you're too busy to even leave the office, Laliguras can deliver to you for free. The lunch specials are the big hit, providing busy professionals nutritious and affordable plates like chicken tikka, vegetable curry and tandoori scallops.
If you haven't tried Vietnamese iced coffee before, you can't leave here without doing so.įor a taste of Indian cuisine, look no further than Laliguras, which happens to be in the next building over from Pho 14. Pho, as the name would suggest, remains the eatery's primary dish, while the banh mi sandwiches aren't to be forgotten either. Pho 14, a buzzy nook just south of the Van Ness Metro Station, serves up noodle soups and sandwiches to its hungry patrons. Everything runs along Connecticut Avenue with the side streets being completely residential. The dining options in Forest Hills run the gamut from Vietnamese and Indian dishes to Italian and Mediterranean fare.