Guidebook for Silver Spring

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Guidebook for Silver Spring

Food Scene

Classic bistro featuring Portuguese specialties. Old-school but not stuffy. We love their veal dishes. And they serve Baked Alaska for dessert. Try the pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts).
Nova Europa Restaurant
1311 Lamberton Dr
Classic bistro featuring Portuguese specialties. Old-school but not stuffy. We love their veal dishes. And they serve Baked Alaska for dessert. Try the pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts).
Great barbecue pork and roast duck
Full Key
2227 University Blvd W
Great barbecue pork and roast duck
If you like spicy food, try floating market noodle soup
14 moradores locais recomendam
Nava Thai Restaurant
11301 Fern St
14 moradores locais recomendam
If you like spicy food, try floating market noodle soup
Delicious Ethiopian classics and full bar.
Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant
2310 Price Ave
Delicious Ethiopian classics and full bar.
Great roasted chicken. Try a side of fried plantains. Fast, cheap, and delicious!
53 moradores locais recomendam
El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore St
53 moradores locais recomendam
Great roasted chicken. Try a side of fried plantains. Fast, cheap, and delicious!
Best ramen around and just up the way from us!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Ren's Ramen
11403 Amherst Ave
10 moradores locais recomendam
Best ramen around and just up the way from us!
If you like pho, give this place a try.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Mi La Cay
2409 University Blvd W
14 moradores locais recomendam
If you like pho, give this place a try.
This is our favorite dim sum place around. Family friendly and we almost never have to wait for a table.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Gourmet Inspirations
2646 University Blvd W
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This is our favorite dim sum place around. Family friendly and we almost never have to wait for a table.
Highly recommended for Haitian food. Friendly service and full bar. Sometimes the kitchen can take a while to prepare food. Love the oxtails here.
GISELE'S Creole Cuisine
2407 Price Ave
Highly recommended for Haitian food. Friendly service and full bar. Sometimes the kitchen can take a while to prepare food. Love the oxtails here.

Drinks & Nightlife

Features live music and cold pints of Loose Cannon.
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The Limerick Pub
11301 Elkin St
15 moradores locais recomendam
Features live music and cold pints of Loose Cannon.
Great brewpub with outdoor seating, cornhole and good menu. Occasional DJ on weekends.
43 moradores locais recomendam
Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West Hwy
43 moradores locais recomendam
Great brewpub with outdoor seating, cornhole and good menu. Occasional DJ on weekends.
Fine local watering hole offering authentic atmosphere, quality drinks and a nice bar menu.
15 moradores locais recomendam
The 4 Corners Pub
10111 Sutherland Rd
15 moradores locais recomendam
Fine local watering hole offering authentic atmosphere, quality drinks and a nice bar menu.
Live shows with local and international music groups playing nearly every night of the week.
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The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville Rd
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Live shows with local and international music groups playing nearly every night of the week.
Our new local favorite for craft beer. You can order 4 oz tasters if you can’t decide what pint to have. They also feature wine, full bar, and espresso drinks.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Silver Branch Brewing Company
8401 Colesville Road
10 moradores locais recomendam
Our new local favorite for craft beer. You can order 4 oz tasters if you can’t decide what pint to have. They also feature wine, full bar, and espresso drinks.

Parks & Nature

Not really hiking, but great paved trail for walking, jogging or biking with a few playgrounds along the way.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Sligo Creek Trail
Sligo Creek Trail
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Not really hiking, but great paved trail for walking, jogging or biking with a few playgrounds along the way.
A beautiful hike through the woods just minutes from our home
Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail
Northwood Chesapeake Bay Trail
A beautiful hike through the woods just minutes from our home
Beautiful flowers in spring and holiday lights on display in December.
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Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave
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Beautiful flowers in spring and holiday lights on display in December.

Essentials

Kosher grocery store, good produce section and bakery. 5 minute walk from house. Closed Saturdays.
Shalom Kosher
1361 Lamberton Dr
Kosher grocery store, good produce section and bakery. 5 minute walk from house. Closed Saturdays.
Nearby gas station
Four Corners Citgo
101 University Blvd W
Nearby gas station
large grocery store next to metro.
65 moradores locais recomendam
Safeway
11201 Georgia Ave
65 moradores locais recomendam
large grocery store next to metro.
Korean supermarket chain with excellent meat and vegetable selection. Also has mini-cafeteria with hot dishes like kimchi jiggae and kimbap ready-to-go.
13 moradores locais recomendam
H Mart Wheaton
12015 Georgia Ave
13 moradores locais recomendam
Korean supermarket chain with excellent meat and vegetable selection. Also has mini-cafeteria with hot dishes like kimchi jiggae and kimbap ready-to-go.
77 moradores locais recomendam
Trader Joe's
6831 Wisconsin Ave
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Getting Around

Transport hub for metro and bus around town and into DC and surrounding areas
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Wheaton Station
11171 Georgia Ave
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Transport hub for metro and bus around town and into DC and surrounding areas
Bus Stop for #9 RideOn Bus to Wheaton or Silver Spring.
Arcola Ave & Hoyt St station
Bus Stop for #9 RideOn Bus to Wheaton or Silver Spring.

Entertainment & Activities

Well-kept Wheaton spot for kids that includes a 100-year old carousel, mini-train that runs on real tracks and huge playground. Picnic tables and barbecue pits available, as well.
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Parque Regional de Wheaton
2000 Shorefield Rd
54 moradores locais recomendam
Well-kept Wheaton spot for kids that includes a 100-year old carousel, mini-train that runs on real tracks and huge playground. Picnic tables and barbecue pits available, as well.
Super old school movie theater featuring independent and foreign films. Regularly hosts film festivals. Concession stand serves beer and wine.
149 moradores locais recomendam
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Road
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Super old school movie theater featuring independent and foreign films. Regularly hosts film festivals. Concession stand serves beer and wine.