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swampoodler t1_j1vjzq3 wrote

If you’re here on a Friday or Saturday around 10pm, I highly recommend Dan’s Cafe. Cash only.

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1vknbt wrote

Great, I will check it out!

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swampoodler t1_j1vl3ec wrote

Ah dang, now I feel guilty. It’s a half joke and half suggestion.

Dan’s Cafe is a staple dive bar that is worth at least a 30 minute duck in for squirt bottle liquor and the tarped-over pool table. I’d hit there around 10, check the vibe, and then walk a few doors over to Madame’s Organ for live music and chill vibes. Friday is better IMO, as Saturday is generally busier.

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BoarderMW t1_j1vp20u wrote

Dives: DC9, ivy and Coney, tune inn, trustys Markets: eastern market, union market Food hall: the roost, eastern market Vintage: miss pixies, U street between 13th and 16th Bookshop: politics and prose, busboys and poets Music: 930 club, anthem Local foodstuffs: Ben's chili bowl (half smoke) meats and foods (chilitos), and old ebbitt ( American, seafood, oysters)

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2legit2lurk t1_j1vq66q wrote

ATX->DC transplant here - dew it! Weirdly DC reminds me of old Austin - small town vibes with big city amenities. I think the cohesiveness of each neighborhood - being able to live, eat, drink, hang out, dry clean, etc. all hyper locally - helps, without everything being as overwhelming as NYC.

The taco options here are vastly improved since I left Austin ~10 years ago (Taco City is my local fave), and even BBQ is looking up (2Fifty). Not things to “scope out” while you’re just visiting but good to know they exist when you make the move and get homesick;-)

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AudemarsMardiGras t1_j1vrfdz wrote

I’m also a former austinite who’s lived here for quite some time and yep, basically this. I’d also recommend Lyman’s and Red Derby- they’re up in north Columbia Heights in a fun little neighborhood.

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AdlersXanaxDealer t1_j1vt334 wrote

Austin transplant as well and loving DC after living DT Austin for last ~7 years previously. The free museums, solid public transit, and cheap flights errrywhere are some bonuses. Also, people are friendly and outgoing from what I’m experiencing.

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1w9knt wrote

Aw wow a whole community! Thank you all for your recs <3

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Less_Wrong_ t1_j1vmg2l wrote

Please for the love of god dress in layers. Texans that come here seem to think it’s ok to put on a heavy jacket on top of a shirt. This works in 50 F but below that you need a middle layer

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1vn9v9 wrote

Yes, 100% preparing for the worst. Gonna bring hella layers and socks, gloves, etc. Thank you!

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Less_Wrong_ t1_j1vnumn wrote

Haha no prob.

I’ve had friends move from Austin here and they can’t seem to be able to find anything that quite matches the Austin vibe. But there’s quite a good bit of variety in nightlife and neighborhoods

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foxy-coxy t1_j1vs2ju wrote

I lived in Houston for 13 years and DC for the last 4. I know Houston is not Austin but i love it here. I live in Columbia Heights and i spend a lot of time in Mount Pleasant, Adams Morgan, Parkview and Petworth neighborhoods of DC. For restaurants checkout La Tejana (owners are from Austin) for breakfast Tacos, Federalist Pig and Cinder for BBQ, Purple Patch for Filipino, and Le Diplomate for french. For Bars checkout OKPB, Morris and Silver Lyon for cocktails, Midlands, Churchkey and Wundergarten for beer.

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1w9t6e wrote

Thank you! I bet you can relate, I'm trying to escape the horrid Texas summers here!!

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foxy-coxy t1_j1wb93d wrote

Yeah i can. I grew up in Detroit and id say DC gets as hot as Houston for about 3-6 weeks and as cold as Detroit for about 3 -6 weeks

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1wowcw wrote

That's really helpful to know, thank you! It's hard to conceptualize the weather just by looking it up on google lol

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rock_out_w_sox_out t1_j1vkanz wrote

if you're looking to live here, spend some time in the more residential and suburban neighborhoods/towns that arent in the tourist parts of the city. check out silver spring, md, alexandria, va, arlington, va, adams morgan (dc), columbia heights (dc) are the first ones that come to mind. take metro and busses around instead of driving everywhere. talk to people about their neighborhoods and what they like and dislike. folks here are friendly (not texas friendly, but still friendly) and will answer your questions.

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bring a WARM coat and layer before you go out. like tank top, shirt, sweater, coat, hat kind of layering, especially if you're going to be out and about. i'm front texas and did not know how to dress for cold weather when i moved out this way.

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1vkwsq wrote

Thank you! Yes, the weather will definitely be different than what I'm used to. I'm already prepping my fits now lol! I will definitely be taking the metro/bus, and I do have a friend who lives here who will be showing me around and introducing me to some friends. Looking forward to the conversations!

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ashleysrnith OP t1_j1wrvh1 wrote

**also please let me know if you're aware of any realtors or locators in the area. I'd be looking for a 2/3 bedroom house somewhere close to the city in a cute neighborhood

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