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IN THE NEWS

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"Some of D.C.’s Best Pizza"
Mar 2
"Some of D.C.’s Best Pizza"

Washington City Paper
by Laura Hayes, Food Editor
March 2, 2021

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Neighborhood Restaurants That Make DC a Better Place to Eat—and Live
Feb 11
Neighborhood Restaurants That Make DC a Better Place to Eat—and Live

Washingtonian
by Ann Limpert
January 10, 2021

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Investing in Big Bear
Dec 24
Investing in Big Bear

SMBX Small Business Bond Marketplace
December 24, 2020

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Best of DC Wedding Venues - Eater DC
Oct 18
Best of DC Wedding Venues - Eater DC

Eater DC
by Tim Ebner
Oct 19, 2018,

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Grey’s Anatomy Star Jesse Williams the Best Man at Neighborhood Big Bear Wedding
Oct 4
Grey’s Anatomy Star Jesse Williams the Best Man at Neighborhood Big Bear Wedding

Washingtonion
October 4, 2018

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"Fairytale cobblestone patio and trellised grape vines make Big Bear a respite within the city" - Condé Nast
Jul 25
"Fairytale cobblestone patio and trellised grape vines make Big Bear a respite within the city" - Condé Nast

Best Coffeeshops of DC
CondeNast Traveller
by Laura Ratliff
July 25, 2018

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"neighborhood darling Big Bear kicks off its BBQ Sunday" - Washingtonian
May 4
"neighborhood darling Big Bear kicks off its BBQ Sunday" - Washingtonian

Washingtonian
Written by Mimi Montgomery
Published on May 4, 2018

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Big Bear Makes you wish you Married at your neighborhood Coffeeshop
Apr 2
Big Bear Makes you wish you Married at your neighborhood Coffeeshop

Washingtonian
by Hayley Garrison Phillips
Published on June 13, 2017

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Ari Shapiro - A Perfect Day in DC - Washington Post Express
Nov 15
Ari Shapiro - A Perfect Day in DC - Washington Post Express

Washington Post Express
By Lori McCue
November 15, 2017

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“most scenic coffeeshops for weddings in the city”
Oct 25
“most scenic coffeeshops for weddings in the city”

DCist
by Christina Sturdivant in Arts & Entertainment
Oct 25, 2017 2:44 pm

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Bloomingdale favorite planning big expansion, new rooftop
Apr 27
Bloomingdale favorite planning big expansion, new rooftop

Washington Business Journal
By Rebecca Cooper
Apr 28, 2017,

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"Big Bear is the neighborhood spot that everyone wishes they had" - Vogue Living
Jan 11
"Big Bear is the neighborhood spot that everyone wishes they had" - Vogue Living

VOGUE Living
by Madeleine Luckel
January 18, 2017

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Best Coffee Shops in DC - VICE
Nov 12
Best Coffee Shops in DC - VICE

Here Are the Best Coffee Shops in Washington D.C.
Munchies - VICE
Staff Reviews
Nov 12 2016

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DC’s Best Outdoor Drinking Spots for Summer - Zagat
Jul 6
DC’s Best Outdoor Drinking Spots for Summer - Zagat

Zagat
by Rina Rapuano
July 6, 2015

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New James Beard Chef at Big Bear - Prince of Petworth
Mar 26
New James Beard Chef at Big Bear - Prince of Petworth

Prince of Petworth
March 26, 2015

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 Sarah Jessica Parker, Frank Gehry,  Chuck Close Dinner at Big Bear - Washington City Paper
May 20
Sarah Jessica Parker, Frank Gehry, Chuck Close Dinner at Big Bear - Washington City Paper

Washington City Paper
Perry Stein
May 20, 2014 10 AM

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Sunday Supper at Big Bear - We Love DC
Mar 2
Sunday Supper at Big Bear - We Love DC

We Love DC
by Natalia Moreno
3/2/2012

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D.C. Baristas Talk Effective Smack (Video) - Washington City Paper
Oct 5
D.C. Baristas Talk Effective Smack (Video) - Washington City Paper

Washington City Paper

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Big Bear Cafe and the New Farmers Market in Bloomingdale
Aug 14
Big Bear Cafe and the New Farmers Market in Bloomingdale

InTowner
August, 2007

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"Revitalization" - Washington Business Journal
May 28
"Revitalization" - Washington Business Journal

Washington Business Journal
May, 2007

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HOURS

MONDAY & TUESDAY
8am-3pm

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
8am-9pm*

SUNDAY
8am-8pm*

FARMERS MARKET
Sunday 9am-1pm

*(kitchen closed between 3pm-4pm)

ADDRESS

1700 1st Street NW
Washington, DC 20001