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The GW Hatchet • April 10, 2023 • https://gwhatchet.com/2023/04/10/the-hatchets-2023-best-of-northwest-guide/

The Hatchet’s 2023 Best of Northwest Guide

Although the trees were few and far between, visitors could not drop their gaze from their expansive pink-and-white encrusted branches.

Sage Russell | Staff Photographer

Although the trees were few and far between, visitors could not drop their gaze from their expansive pink-and-white encrusted branches.

By GW Hatchet Staff

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Hatchet’s 2023 Guide To The

BEST OF NORTHWEST

From the Blue Fog to Board Room, our culture editors have selected the best of all things GW and Northwest D.C. Read the full guide to compare your local favorites to our staff’s picks.

Food & Drink

Best nonalcoholic cocktail: Boqueria’s ‘Peacock’

The “Peacock” ($12) brings the satiating taste of a cocktail without the subsequent effects of a headache and exhaustion.

Culture

By Annie O’Brien

Best GW-run dining venue: Thurston

Thurston dining hall’s convenient location, variety of options and community atmosphere makes it the superior choice.

Culture

By Jennifer Igbonoba

Best Western Market vendor: Bullfrog Bagels

Located across from Arepa Zone and next to Tigerella, Bullfrog Bagels has emerged as the new go-to for the college diet staple of bagels.

Culture

By Maram Baider

Best coffee shop for studying: For Five Coffee Roasters

For Five is a balanced combination of tasty food and drink and a quiet atmosphere that makes it easy to immerse yourself in productivity.

Culture

By Nora Fitzgerald

Best laid-back bar: Board Room

The cheery atmosphere, affordable drinks and stocked shelf of nostalgic board games set apart Board Room as our pick for best laid-back bar.

Culture

By Sarah Sachs

Best sushi menu: Rakuya

Rakuya provides an authentic, affordable and delicious sushi menu with plenty of variety that will impress just about anyone.

Culture

By Julia Koscelnik

Best açaí bowl: Zeleno’s PB Power Bowl

Zeleno provides a multitude of delicious and satiating options, but the cafe’s centerpiece is undoubtedly their açaí bowls.

Culture

By Connor Wasik

Best hole-in-the-wall eatery: El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria

Whether you stick with a simple burrito or opt for a specialty dish, you’ll find authentic plates at this hole-in-the-wall eatery.

Culture

By Clara Duhon

Best vegan dessert spot: Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats

Sticky Fingers is a must-visit for vegans looking to feed their sweet tooth, serving customers decadent 100 percent dairy- and egg-free baked goods.

Culture

By Jenna Baer

Campus Life

Best moniker option: Blue Fog

The chance to pick a new moniker comes once in a lifetime, so why can’t we have something fun?

Culture

By Ethan Benn

Best male athlete: James Bishop

The senior guard led men’s basketball to their best regular season finish since 2017, rallying renewed fandom from the GW faithful.

Culture

By Luke Wienecke

Best female athlete: Julia Knox

Sophomore Julia Knox became the first female swimmer to qualify for NCAA national championships since 1995 this past season.

Culture

By Nuria Diaz

Best student musician: Nica Albertson

Albertson, whose debut album “Tender Hearted” released December 2021, said her music blends the works of jazz and folk icons.

Culture

By Nick Perkins

Best professor: Tamara Henry

Henry’s classroom fosters an open dialogue, encouraging students to craft innovative approaches to lead public health discourse.

Culture

By Jackson Lanzer

Best tree: Oak tree in front of Milken

This tree soars to about eight stories and boasts verdant leaves in the spring and summer before fermenting into hazel foliage in the fall.

Culture

By Nick Pasion

Best shortcut: Firehouse alley

Whether paved or not, the shortcut is an incredibly persistent and personal aspect of students’ everyday lives.

Culture

By Maximus Vogt

Best student influencer: Kate Carpenter

With more than 5,000 Instagram followers and active engagement in numerous student organizations, Carpenter is one of the most prominent faces at GW.

Culture

By Jack Parr

Best fashion trend: Low-rise bottoms

The returned popularity of the low-rise cut serves as a chance to embrace 2000s style in a new, body-positive way.

Culture

By Chloe Kilano

D.C. Life

Best night club: Hawthorne

Hawthorne is the place to be for a fun-filled night of dancing and drinking.

Culture

By Nuria Diaz

Best drag venue: Pitchers DC

If the new season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has you eager to see fierce lip syncing and high kicks, head to Pitchers for a show bursting with queer joy.

Culture

By Tara Suter

Best karaoke spot: Hill Country

Whether you’re a student looking for a night of fun or an infamous congressman deflecting calls for your resignation, Hill Country offers a karaoke experience like no other.

Culture

By Henry Huvos

Best outdoor trail: Mount Vernon Trail

The next time you need a break from the city, be sure to explore the serene and historical beauty of the Mount Vernon Trail.

Culture

By Lizzie Hahn

Best farmers market vendor: Capitol Cider House

Capitol Cider House prides itself on crafting gluten-free and unfiltered hard cider that is sustainably sourced from local orchards.

Culture

By Julia Koscelnik

Best Thrift Store: Rosario 3×10 Tienda

Rosario 3×10 Tienda’s signature sale sets it apart from the rest of the D.C. thrifting scene.

Culture

By Kathleen Gianni

Best workout class: Orangetheory

Orangetheory is providing heart rate-based interval training sure to make you work up a sweat.

Culture

By Nora Fitzgerald

Best place to break up: Crumbs & Whiskers

Over the gentle meows and mewls of the cafe’s cats, the cozy atmosphere of Crumbs & Whiskers will cut the bitterness of a bad breakup.

Culture

By Celeste Connell

Best spot to see cherry trees: National Cathedral gardens

After a quick, 20-minute bus ride over to the National Cathedral gardens, you’ll find yourself quickly immersed in greenery and alluring cherry blossoms.

Culture

By Shea Carlberg