Moving To Washington DC? WATCH THIS FIRST! Honest Review of the DMV | Pros, Cons & Overall Rating

[@billwill1584]

Im born and raised in DC. It is important to know that DC has completely changed in the last 20 years. Case and point, the diversity. Remember, DC use to be Chocolate City.

[@1020kimmy]

Yea, DC used to be pro and con however PG county is now DC back in the day

[@wheatbread2002]

I agree. I actually think it's less diverse than when I grew up here in the 90s.

[@1020kimmy]

@@wheatbread2002 it definitely is. It’s more like when my mom and grandmother were kids. Shoot my grandmother was born in 1921 so that’s saying a lot

[@Shes_From_SE_DC]

Yes. This is the new DC

[@eastwoodccj]

So it's more diverse now?

[@EDGRAYMedia]

I'm from D.C. and once I got married, I moved to Raleigh for five years and most recently to Detroit (which has a similar vibe to D.C.). My wife thinks people in D.C. have bad attitudes, and I had to tell her that when you're paying $2000 for a one-bedroom apartment, you'd be angry too. And yes, the food in D.C. does suck. But if you're from the area and don't get out often, you don't even notice it until you go somewhere else and think, "Damn, this tastes different, lol." One thing I will say is that I never knew how spoiled I was being black in D.C. It's nothing to see a black person with a million-dollar home or making $200k. All black folks want to run to ATL, but it's overcrowded down there, and if you don't have a real plan, you will end up broke. D.C. always has jobs. I noticed stuff like this when I was living in Raleigh; I felt like an alien to white folks down there. They had never met a well-off black person and assumed all of us work at Walmart. No, Billy, I can't help you find anything in here, sir. I'm looking for the same stuff you are. I loved being around other successful black folks in D.C., where it's common and you're not like a unicorn. I'm in Detroit now, and you can tell they have been redoing the city, and gentrification has started. This city is slowly becoming much different than people remember. The same thing happened in D.C. Gentrification does have some pros, but bad traffic, the high cost of living, and too many people moving to your city aren't it. The best way to enjoy living in the nation's capital is to find a remote job where you don't have to commute as much. That's what I do in Detroit now, where the cost of living is much cheaper and, as of now, it isn't overcrowded, LOL.

[@charw6289]

Detroit is my hometown, it's definitely not a DC and diversity is not as rich Michigan.

[@EDGRAYMedia]

@@charw6289 I think the city will get there. It will take some time but I can see the progress.

[@Nature_Inna_Box]

Born and raised in the DMV, lived in California for 12 years then moved back to the DMV. YOUR WIFE IS 100% right! Attitudes here are HORRIBLE compared to other cities ive lived in and frequented. Particularly in the black community unfortunately because our black community is one of the strengths of the area. I will always love my hometown but it makes me sad that bad attitudes and crime seem to be halmarks of our area.

[@EDGRAYMedia]

@@Nature_Inna_Box 😞

[@nimblehuman]

Just moved from San Diego to Hyattsville, doing just what you said...working remotely means I only drive for personal errands and don't mind the traffic as much.

[@rcsmith2761]

D.C stands for don't come....no seriously stop moving here we are full.

[@MakingBigMoves]

😂 nah. Bring yall asses down here. We need more options. Diversity makes this area great.

[@kiasunray]

DC is waaaaaay too small for the amount of people trying to slide their way in here.

[@NeeNee25267]

As a Washingtonian I agree and I miss the old D.C

[@kiasunray]

@@NeeNee25267 DC native here 🙋🏾‍♀️. I miss “Old DC”, too; I doesn’t feel like home anymore. #3Stars2Bars

[@jamesmorris1213]

And we don’t want you here, stay in PA

[@PaulClipMaster]

The New York Subway is actually three different systems that were linked together later. That's why its so massive and has different sized trains and tracks. Unlike New York, all DC subway stations have A/C, elevators, and wheelchair accessible fare gates.

[@fromlissawithlove]

As an adopted Washingtonian from the Southwest, my daddy moved us there in 1990 to take advantage of what is now the tech boom. But this is when DC was Chocolate City. When there were soul food restaurants on Georgia Ave, festivals celebrating all shades of Black culture in the summer, and U Street still had a faint echoed breath of the Harlem Renaissance that our hearts could still connect to generations later(RIP Twins Jazz 😢). My husband and I were entertaining the idea of moving to South Carolina where my Gullah Geechie family is, but the same uprooting that has left DC culturally crestfallen is the same thing happening in my daddy’s home town, so we moved to a place in VA that is so rural it’ll be another 30 years before the cultural extraction (sans Novocain) happens. By then our kids will be good and grown, so we will either be in the islands or somewhere in the motherland.

[@I_Lemaire]

You are characteristic of the DC area. People here are so intelligent!

[@DJNFAMUS]

I moved to DC 17 years ago from Brooklyn still here. I'm in the 14th and U area, This video is accurate, except for the food. There are thousands of restaurants, most of them pretty good,

[@shicolbert6182]

Where are they at ? Please tell me cuz the food is overpriced and not that good and I come from a family of southern cuisine! Lol

[@AwesomeMe47]

Please suggest some restaurants...

[@AyeYoBoxingWithMadiba]

@@shicolbert6182I guess it depends on the type of food you like and where you live

[@wyterria88]

I’ve been here almost 10yrs… I love it!!

[@hayleynhassan]

It does grow on you...I think it makes you a more patient person because you deal with ALL sorts of people.

[@Kells-e1g]

This video really helped me with my decision so Washington DC I will see you soon. Thank you sir for making this video

[@kaficlarke5009]

Same here...

[@tamikles206]

Relocated here from Seattle a year and a half ago. I second EVERYTHING you listed.... except the food because I know how to find it. I have a list a restaurants I recommend and not because of vibe as main reason.

[@TheCaptainAubrey]

Please comment your list of recommended restaurants!

[@ksay6950]

Instagram-able isn't always a bad thing because I find some nice places to go from it.

[@whohizzie]

let me get that list I used to live in seattle too

[@shicolbert6182]

Where is the list sis ?

[@shicolbert6182]

I agree since I’ve reprogrammed my feed on IG I have seen a lot of places pop up in the dmv area and bmore that I need to try when it comes down to food

[@tenilledavis3743]

As a MD native, I've got to push back on the driving comment 😂. We all know VA tags are the real hazard.

[@daughterofzion778]

Yes

[@meghanm5592]

👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@andygee4552]

SO why, tell me, that every time I get cut off or someone driving stupid af they're from MD?

[@every1lovesmeeee]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@ceedubelu]

Amen.

[@williammatthews7252]

I'm from Detroit, I heard they got the prettiest Black Women in D C

[@traceylankford8579]

Yes, we are 🤣😁🥰😝

[@talk2flonow261]

They all come here from other places, not native born. 😢

[@nanitawilson2710]

Yup

@@talk2flonow261bs. Most of the pretty women are born here especially in PG

[@jugg1100]

​@talk2flonow261 we do have a lot that are native to the city, don't get it twisted....

[@LadyK007]

Driving in the DMV is SO stressful😫 That being said, DMV is a special and unique place to live😍 All pros were on point🔥Given how crowded it is, it’s definitely NOT an underrated area‼️

[@nanitawilson2710]

You are always welcome to go back to wherever you were born. We never wanted chocolate city to change. We liked it the way it was

[@christianatola9089]

I grew up in the DMV, lived in Ny 5 years, Atlanta 10 yrs, Calabasas ca 5 yrs My heart is still yearning for the DMV I love that he said it’s the most underrated place in America, this is 100%

[@j-m-e4478]

DC was just ranked #1 for most Michelin Star restaurants in a condensed area anywhere in the country. I agree with you on the food tho!

[@jb44421]

I've been to several Michelin restaurants IN DC that were underwhelming - based on the food alone. I find the Michelin rating system very classist and overrated. Michelin Star status means nothing to me 😂 I've eaten at Michelin Star restaurants in the US, Europe and Asia... not mind-blowing.

[@chrischreative2245]

The food for the most part in DC isn’t good. I moved to the area from the south and sometimes I go back just to eat. People in DC don’t know what good food is

[@pinkteddy21]

Native here! I'll never understand bc food leaves much to be desired... Plus, you can pay like how you can pay Yelp for a "boost."

[@2224johnjohn]

DC is great if you're a boring workaholic.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

He's comparing pandemic DC to pre pandemic experiences cross country.

[@tshreddz]

He’s not wrong about Maryland drivers as a Maryland driver I agree 😂

[@MakingBigMoves]

😂😂 you might’ve been the one who almost hit me on my bike

[@DDoubleDrew]

They got the worse roads in MD too I swear. I live in northern VA but always dread having to drive into MD.

[@SamM88]

VA has the worst drivers. Proven everyday.

[@ksay6950]

VA drivers are crazy and the highways make no sense, lol

[@luismolina2678]

MD drivers are aggressive but VA drivers drive worse. They must still think they’re in the shitty VA highways. Only highway system that makes less sense was Miami’s.

[@Anetekonjo]

DC has great food and a huge variety. DC has some of the best Ethiopian food along with Caribbean, Indian and Mediterranean food. Crime has gone up but honestly crime has gotten out of hand everywhere. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@dmvkelz]

Crime has always been out of hand here we just have more technology nowadays to expose it. But DC has always had high crime.

[@georgepinn3402]

Exactly idk what he talking about

[@therealmicmountain]

Thos was a good review very truthful

[@catkibble6013]

I came to your channel from your initial DMV review and I'm cryingggg at the retraction of the food lmao. when I watched the first one and you said good food I was like 🧐 (I'm spoiled when it comes to food since I'm from NYC) but I've been considering moving to the DMV for some years now and appreciate your content and opinions. some ppl leave a lot to be desired on the topic. you touched base on everything from a real and tangible perspective rather than a bunch of stats that I could have read anywhere. thank you so much also, the growth in your channel and content is so cool to see, even though I've only browsed through a few videos so far. the production and editing is *chef's kiss* and I love your energy!! instant subscribe 🫶

[@MakingBigMoves]

Thank you so much for the support!!! Yeah it’s tough because when i first moved here i was kind of hype about the food, as I’ve traveled more and earned more, I’ve had more flexibility on my taste and I’m just like, it’s not bad here, but it’s really not a food powerhouse. A lot of options but just ehh. Dc need a specialty that’s not a condiment 😂

[@MichaelBrown-lw9kz]

The local food scene in DC is not good. Now the upscale restaurants are great. But DC is not a place where you can get great pizza and wings from a local place. It's also not a great place for quality Italian food. What's sad is that DC is surrounded by great food cities: Baltimore, Philly, NYC, and Boston. I love living in DC, but I do miss being able to get quality pizza. I didn't know how good I had it in Rochester when it came to great pizza, wings, and Italian food.

[@prim.an.propher1505]

Suggest some good food in NY because every time I go I’m disappointed. I’m from Texas tho

[@worldpoole]

Great job with this, coming from a Washintonian. Can’t mention DC without Gogo music.

[@michellejohnson9206]

Agreed - How can you Not mention DC Go-Go

[@Srode1999]

Is Go Go still a thing here? All the young people I know are into hip hop. I know the grown and sexy scene was a thing for a while but.does.anyome under 40 listen to go go anymore? I'm old and lost interest when horns went away.

[@BurnaBwoi]

Facts Backyard4Life #RIPChuck

[@EtienneakaBags]

Virginia drivers. Not so much Maryland drivers. When it comes to the food… the city does need some more powerhouses BUT if you’re going to the big name new restaurants to find your best bite that’s where you made your first mistake.

[@kiasunray]

Watching Virginia drivers attempt to parallel park is amusing. I frequently resist the urge to offer to do it my damn self😩

[@nieceylanair65]

Just came back from D.C. and I loved it. I am considering relocating to D.C. from Chicago. We were at a spot that was a 20-minute walk to most attractions, stores, & restaurants/bars. I loved that it was clean, had a variety of options for entertainment, and had a chill environment.

[@moorenaturals1640]

@makenigmoves thanks for the review. I just moved here 3 days ago from San Diego CA and really needed the inside scoop. Thanks a bunch!

[@nimblehuman]

Moved here from North Park myself 4 months ago, good luck!

[@obedirect5491]

@7:10 💯 abt gridlock. 45 min to drive 8 miles unless betw 10pm &7am.

[@kevinbishop5722]

The variety of food slaps in the DMV. Houston, Atl have the exact same types of options. DC foods have everything! You should have chosen better options.

[@MakingBigMoves]

Those places don’t have the same things. They have a variety too. They just have specialties that they thrive in, dc doesn’t have that. I’ve been eating out for 3.5 years now lol, i don’t know how much i gotta eat to get a good grasp. I don’t think it’s bad here, it’s just lacking compared to majority of the major metros. It’s smaller areas with better food and that’s strange to me

[@kevinbishop5722]

@@MakingBigMoves what are your top 3 spots? I can give you some good options

[@MakingBigMoves]

@@kevinbishop5722 i can’t even tell you honestly, people ask me this and i find everything so mid, that nothing rings when i think of a top spot. Give me some suggestions! If i haven’t been, I’ll go for sure

[@ksay6950]

Do you go outside of DC for restaurants as well?

[@m.schnapps6623]

@MakingBigMoves Huncho House in Hyattsville is 🔥🔥🔥..

[@reginahoward6395]

From a born and raised native of DC, this list is very accurate.

[@kendrajackson7271]

No lies detected. The greenery as your airplane’s descending - nothing compares.

[@acmdu89]

My first trip to NYC 20 years ago made me appreciate the beauty of the DMV. Not only is there more greenery in the DMV, THERE IS NO STENCH OF URINE AND GARBAGE!

[@AlmightyEvil1]

I work for metro and the piss is definitely here in the dmv and if you want to see some real greenery that has been well taken care of for their tax dollars. Visit sunny San Diego.

[@DeathLoveRobots]

Dope video. The edits and the quality of the video production is top tier bro. Easy subscribe

[@Aathbii]

I love the level of production on this video. Cheers!

[@MakingBigMoves]

Why thank you a lot!

[@nighttrain357]

I have to admit, I’m a DC/DMV native, 4 generations deep. This list was pretty accurate.

[@JamesLamb-tvjames]

Thanks for this informative video. I visit DC quarterly but otherwise work out of my house in L.A., so I appreciated getting to learn about the city where my office/desk is located.

[@iloveamerica4891]

You remind me of my friend Robert in High School. Robert is a math wizard we studied AP Calculus through high school. God bless you Robert.

[@jonahs4819]

Born and raised in the DMV, my grandparents moved here in the 1950s from the Midwest. The DMV is a very transient place, and some people dislike that, but there are also countless families like mine with deep roots here.

[@rhodabaruch4]

Making this video with a New York shirt on is wild 😅. Thanks for the helpful video. You’re entertaining and informative.

[@Tina_O]

😂😂😂 I think everybody in DC has a New York shirt 😂😂

[@AwesomeMe47]

😂😂😂

[@laurahatzes6964]

Great video. Very accurate. Been on the MD side for over 40 years. Proximity is one of the best advantages. It can't be beat unless you want to travel to the West Coast all of the time.

[@angiecam91]

I’m glad you said something about the lackluster food scene in DC!

[@MichaelBrown-lw9kz]

Come on, bruh, the winters aren't even bad in D.C.

[@LadyK007]

🎯💯

[@studywithdlove1313]

He is just talking

[@amannamesolo]

I was visiting dc from atl. That wind chill hit me so bad during the winter that I thought my bubble coat was gonna defend it. I was wrong.

[@3for4PA]

🤔 Last major SNOW ❄️ was 2011

[@swcc70]

DC hasnt a bad winter in almost 10 years cut the BS

[@ttipun]

Hey man wondering what you think of Chicago. After living in the DMV for years I moved out to Chicago for the better food, public transportation and lower cost of living. Definitely miss the mountains and proximity to other cities though.

[@MakingBigMoves]

I would move to Chicago if the opportunity presented itself!

[@Julie-sz3zi]

Chicago has nothing on the DMV. Chicago has more crime, worse weather, and less diversity than DC. Plus DC has MD and VA right next door so it’s easy to try out new things. I moved to Arizona years ago to try something new and within a year I ran back to DC. There is no place like the DMV!

[@pjw5029]

Chicago is dope and got the best summers in the U.S. DC summers are ok, but its overly hot but its literally something going on everyday in Chicago in the summer.

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

DMV is my home. I'm 50, but finally left the DMV just before I turned 40. The city is a great mix of entertainment, history and politics. The food IS mid. There is no distinctive cuisine that defines the area (and no, carry out wings and Mambo sauce isn't enough).That's great for variety, but poor for food that really hits. There are gems to be found, but overall, the food scene mostly trendy. I was born in DC, but then grew up in NoVA, with extensive family in PG and worked in the city as a Fed contractor for 20+ years. I finally left the area due to traffic, cost of living, and crime. I still live close enough to visit from time to time.

[@obedirect5491]

I’m an elder born in DC and thrilled that u relocated. All the best to you.

[@ms.s8718]

Philly transplant as well. Marylanders cannot drive and the food is lackluster but the diversity and career opportunities are unmatched

[@tyestancil2783]

Stay out the way and you'll be OK

[@Iluvwatchutube]

Could you share your experience when you lived in New York? How are things in Philly cheese steak country . Love your channel .. Peace

[@terrencealston370]

I grew up in Cleveland, currently live in Virginia however did two Naval tours in the DMV so here's my take. Yes it's expensive, terrible traffic, however other than that, AWESOME CITY!!!! I love the energy, the diversity, restaurants, and the intelligent people who make up the DMV!!! Love the DMV!!!!

[@mercyh193]

Great summary of DC! I lived in DC for 5 years over 15 years ago and I loved it! Even though the DC I lived in didn't have as much gentrification as it does now, it was indeed chocolate city then. But I love hearing about the new DC and I agree with a lot of what you said.

[@PoshDiva1122]

I’m enjoyed this video! 😂 I’m from Philly and been living in the DM(V) for the past 9 years! I live in Arlington, Virginia and work in DC and everything you’ve said is soooooo true. 😂

[@MakingBigMoves]

Thank you for tuning in! Aye! Philly stand up! lol. Fly eagles fly 😂🦅

[@PoshDiva1122]

@@MakingBigMoves 😂

[@ummah26]

I'm in philly, my family been thinking about moving to the area. Anything coming philly that was surprising living down there?

[@PoshDiva1122]

@@ummah26 yes, a few things. Lol DC is infested with rats, BAD. Also, traffic is terrible all the time and the parking isn’t great either. It’s best to Uber if you’re going out in DC even if you have your own car, I avoid parking tickets and potentially get my car towed that way. Lastly, if you’re moving to the state of Virginia, be prepared to pay a property tax for your vehicle. The property tax goes by the kind of vehicle you drive and the year. Overall, the money is good in the DMV and there’s always something to do. I hope this information helps 🤗

[@ummah26]

@PoshDiva1122 wow, we visited earlier this year and didn't see any rats but that's good to know. I appreciate that fast response. Also the tax on vehicle, never knew.

[@joecommenter1332]

I am a big fan of DMV winters. Mostly upper 30's/lower 40's. Doesn't get bitter chill too often. I find it more pleasant then the sticky humid summers. And spring and fall rock ..

[@LJHeiss301]

I agree w you on the winters. 40° with a hoodie, sweats and some Nike boots is the vibe for me. The older I get, the less and less I like this swampy, humid, thick and sticky summer weather. Can't wait for the fall to hit.

[@Prudence-t7i]

Awesome. God bless you and your family!

[@poppalance]

Born and Raised in DC and I will admit, this city has gotten better and better over the years. Like most major cities, my biggest gripe about DC and the surrounding areas are GENtrification. The coat of living here, has pushed lifers to PG, MoCo and Charles counties, and the cost is getting higher there as well. The crime is terrible in the DMV. My suggestion to folks who wanna move here, move to the surrounding areas, and SHACK UP to KEEP UP...

[@caribsunshine]

Omg I never had allergies until I moved here 24 years ago, the only time I’m not affected is summer. But then I have to contend with the humidity. The restaurant scene use to be so much better, but you can still find good ones. A lot of mom and pop places got priced out with gentrification. Where I live there use to be restaurants, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, local pharmacy and a local Caribbean supermarket. They’re all closed, now it’s all condos, I loved the area, I could walk to everything.

[@_cashmb]

Considering moving to DC from Miami so this helped! Do a video of neighborhoods/areas to not move to (for safety purposes) lol

[@Siethon1]

Lived here my whole life, your list is spot on! I've been able to find great food, but you really have to dig for it, and it would be something like Yemeni, Afghan, Korean, Peruvian, El Salvadorian, or Jamaican food, not typical American food. Still, this can be a plus in a way, as while I wouldn't say DC has the "best" food culture, but it's definitely up there in food diversity, arguably punching above our weight. In the next few decades, I hope some chef in our area can create some more local food to put our city on the map using this diversity of influences, more so than just mumbo sauce.

[@niltash4ever]

Not sure about you. But I’ve lived in DC & loved it for 15. Despite traveling to many other cities both nationally & internationally, I still think DC is the best city.

[@davidekow]

Dc food is definitely lacking but the transplants swear the food is so good, they are usually referring to the ambience of the restaurant.

[@MakingBigMoves]

I agree. I was on the other end when i first moved here. Saying it was good. It’s okay. Definitely not bad, but to be the 6/7th biggest metro area, you expect a lot more.

[@justasimplemanworkinghiswa1569]

yall gotta go to the hole in the walls

[@RodneyWalker-m8z]

My first time in DC was in 1984 as a very young Serviceman serving the US Army at the time. I was in the US Army during the President Reagan second term. Washing DC was so much different during that time but started to get bad when Crack came on the scene very hard. It was a good experience for me as young person.

[@Crystalthe1st]

As a local, this video was on point (except it’s Virginia drivers not MD). If you’re moving here and looking to open a business, VA and DC are more oversaturated than MD. The food scene is good but I know what you mean, certain places are all pretty with no substance but the quiet ones are the real hard hitters

[@xbxDRFT3R]

Try Indigo restaurant on 3rd & K NE for really good Indian food. Their chicken tikka masala is just 🤌🏾. I’m Bolivian so you have to try this place called Kantuta in Wheaton and try a Saltenia before you move out west. Great video!

[@wcclarence2147]

Definitely. The best Indian in the city. Jyoti in Adam's Morgan is #2

[@lovenconsciousness]

Love this spot. Its a hidden gem.

[@AwesomeMe47]

Thank you, I will try them.

[@DJKLouiV]

Naw I have been in Alexandria for almost 2 years and VA drivers are the worst

[@MakingBigMoves]

😂😂 come on, stop it! You sure those bad VA drivers don’t have Maryland license plates??

[@DJKLouiV]

@@MakingBigMoves yes lol. They drive slow as shit. Stop unnecessarily and be scary

[@MakingBigMoves]

@@DJKLouiV 😂 seeeee, the driving the speed limit is bad driving. I don’t think the area driving skills are great, but Maryland drivers aggressive, DC kinda neutral, VA drive slower.

[@ddoubleu170]

As a native Washingtonian, the saying goes VA drivers can’t drive and Maryland driver’s will drive you off the road (most aggressive drivers; they grow up driving on more highways). Us Washingtonians are city drivers, so we may break traffic laws often. Welcome to D.C. 😂🥁

[@DJKLouiV]

@@ddoubleu170 this is accurate 😂

[@angelabennings8027]

We all know that this review is 1000% true so far 😂😂😂 I’m just gonna like the video now 🎯

[@MariaWallaceBrandywinemdhomes1]

I’m never leaving ❤❤❤

[@portalomus]

Accurate video, but I would argue that the food is pretty good if you are willing to search for the good restaurants, and you're close to Annapolis/Eastern Shore for seafood!

[@EdBenjaminJr]

Life long DMV (MD). Proud Maryland driver. I think you got it almost all right. Thank you!

[@BriStoneManor]

My god brother, a native, shared this with me. He knows I’m a proud Washingtonian and he wanted to know my opinion of this video. Now, I did come ready to fight, but I wanted to hear you out. You started off with the Cons and you go into the problems with the food scene here in DC. Well, let me share as of June 2024, DC ranks are really solid. So, I think Rob might want to reconsider this con. However, over all I agree with all other points. He did miss making the point about the level of social services and health care, which are so important to any ranking. It is my view, DC has the best services for its citizens than any other place in the nation. So, other than that, great job, Rob. Also Rob, if you want to hang out and check out some great eats, hit me up. There is a new African restaurant in my neighborhood, Logan Circle, that will blow you away. Ok, stay safe and thanks for the video!!!

[@shicolbert6182]

Also I wish they will bring back the reggae fest in the Georgia Ave area 🤘🏾 I got a chance to experience that in 2012 and I must say it reminded me of my hometown Rochester Ny 🙏🏾 So happy my mom sent me to VSU after hs and I ended up connecting with a Dc guy to experience the good life of chocolate city 🤘🏾

[@laurenxo6503]

I love Rochester. My daughter goes to RIT.

[@Rahsim]

Gotta love us Md drivers 😂😂😂 he’s 💯% correct about us not letting you enter traffic. But we are better drivers than our Va. family

[@Sydport6527]

FACT!!!! One thing MD and DC can agree on that VA drivers are horrible!!

[@omg703]

The devil is a lie. I hate MD drivers. Don't pay attention. Either drive extra slow or driving recklessly. Why yall tint so dark?

[@ssway28]

I saw an MD driver on a motorcycle get ran over by a bus because he was splitting lanes.

[@pamelapride2199]

@@omg703MD drivers do NOT drive slow! VA drivers drive extra slow and stay in the fast lane! Worst drivers in the DMV: VA ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

[@lenamonique18]

I’m from Philly and I found this very helpful!!!

[@MakingBigMoves]

Thank you! If you have any questions, let me know! I’ll throw them in another video!

[@orlandogastonchandleraziz9855]

Anywhere worth living is expensive.

[@rons4144]

"Maryland" driver here... tbf lot of us actually grew up in DC and know where we're going. Why wait for the rest of yall to figure it out 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brandonjohnson9203]

Just moved to DMV from Ga, live in Silver spring work in DC, and you tell no lies. Food scene mid, traffic insane, weather is 50/50, but through all of that DC and Silver Spring MD beautiful and phenomenal cities

[@dipset6845]

Come to Charles County if you want the laid back suburb experience

[@thomfiel]

Having lived here for over 15 years, and lived in a lot of other places besides, I like DC better than anywhere else. The climate is mild compared to that of some Western states. Sure, we have hot summers and cold winters, but not as extreme as some other places. And we don't get huge tornadoes. The hurricanes that come up the east coast tend to brush on past, normally bypassing us. We do get an occasional big snowfall, but it rarely stays around for more than a week. This city has a lot of crime, but it's not in the top ten. Some other cities are significantly worse. You just need to be cautious, keeping your guard up. One additional point worth mentioning is that the Smithsonian, including the National Gallery of Art and the Zoo, are FREE. Each museum has plenty to see, all for nothing. Not many cities offer that. Finally, if you like the great outdoors, we have Rock Creek Park. It stretches on for miles and miles. It has all kinds of wildlife--including some species that you wouldn't normally find in any big city.

[@graysonarthur70]

I definitely think DMV food slaps, but I wonder if it’s more that most of the best food is in the suburbs. E.g. I hear the comment all the time that “dc has no good Chinese food” but Rockville, MD and Fairfax County, VA have lots of incredible authentic Chinese and other Asian places.

[@BIG_OBBIE]

I'ma born and bred Washingtonian from Northeast DC. A lot of what he said I'd agree with. We've seen our city go through massive changes to be as appealing as it is now. However, the appeal was to do just what it's doing and attract all the out of towners here and make it more inconvenient. Gentrification is real and moving us natives away to finesse newcomers here and inflate the price of EVERYTHING because they don't know any better. Everything is business oriented and transactional, and it births the hunger and desperation for financial stability. Which fuels anger, animosity, attitude and aggression. Any of us native Washingtonian will have that edge to us. Any newcomers will develop it. Even in something small. Like what this brother mentioned, in TRAFFIC! The environment creates it. But they wonder why the crime rate here is so high.. It's rough here and everyone's money hungry. It's very political in how things move in all areas and all about "who" you know.. DC will never be the same again, but it's like, "damn, why create something completely different??" So that everyone feels inclusive.. There's a piece of mind to be obtained here and a certain quality of life. You'll just be inconvenienced in the process of obtaining and maintaining it.. real talk!! FYI, It ain't sweet here and our crazy asses love it! 😂

[@30PercentNET]

Born and raised just outside. I've moved away a lot, but I keep coming back. While I in general believe the DMV is an amazing place to visit, but a horrible place to live, you do a great job of being fair to the area. Good pros and reasonable cons. A good job on the video.

[@violaviola4099]

Thanks for the informative information. No, I don't want to move there. But, I do wang to come visit.

[@hayleynhassan]

Def visit!! The museums are incredible. Don't go during Cherry Blossom or you will lose your mind lol It's a beautiful festival but the crowds holy shit.

[@tomcartwright7134]

I was born and raised in DC. I moved to the south 24 years ago and I still visit because I have close friends there. The traffic is insane. It is a beautiful city. Great night life.

[@CC-yn3qw]

@makingbigmoves! As a DC native, you are 100% on point!

[@darcellcrawford2623]

As a Maryland driver I agree. However also as a Maryland driver. Keep your slow ass out of the far left passing / speeding lane if you want to drive the speed limit or you could simply just move over and let us by . Or don’t. This one is everybody. GET OFF YOUR GODDAMN PHONE AND DRIIIIIIIIIVE 😡 ok i’m done. Enjoy your drive and and be safe.

[@MakingBigMoves]

😂😂😂😂 I’m so dead. You funny as hell bro.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

@@MakingBigMoves Yeah but he ain't never lied. People here drive like they just got off the boat, then they're the young people just learning everywhere along with the very old that just can't or won't give it up. Then you got the speed freaks and now that you add weed to the equation, it's like Mad Max.

[@Tina_O]

Remind me to pullover when you get near me 😂😂 The closer I’m getting to 40, I’ve become the slower driver in the left lane 😂😂😂

[@hergroove8184]

​@maximusindicusoblivious180 A lot of people DID just get off the boat. Unfortunately, DC is a sanctuary city.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

@@hergroove8184 I didn't mean that "just got off the boat," phrase as an offense. I respect people and their cultures from around the world. However, many people that have just arrived here already have driver's licenses from their homeland and many of these countries drive on the left side of the road and are unaware of U.S. driving laws.

[@joehendrickscasinoman7849]

Hey my brother, Im from Philly as well working at MGM i agree with you totally.Dont live in DC but, im close enough..

[@Clevetta]

PG here. Very accurate description of the city! I have a feeling more people in the DMV watched your video lol. Hopefully it finds its way outside of us.

[@dbreeze79]

Really good, honest, nuanced review

[@hayleynhassan]

I'm born and raised in Baltimore, practiced in DC before COVID...I miss being able to meet people from all over the world, but I can't ever move back up north. The prices....the cold weather, the entitlement lol idk. I'm in Florida now, I love being able to take a walk whenever I want to, it's cheaper (ish lol)....but the bugs still suck!

[@busterhikney6936]

DC food for a long time has been family household kitchen's. Authentic DC food is Southern Cuisine

[@VangLoisy]

Pretty fair! I'm DMV for life (so far) and the food is nothing to brag about. The suburbs have many food desert areas and the restaurants in DC are only easily accessible for those living there or using public transportation. Trying to park in DC is crazy.

[@khalil.1998]

Great video bro you touched on many important points

[@davidprivette8898]

I’d like to know what restaurants bc the food def smacks

[@MakingBigMoves]

I think it depends on where you coming from. I’m saying other big cities have better food than DC. Not so much that the food is bad here. Better than most, but worse than many

[@jonathanbell8022]

Moving to D.C in two years with a role in development, you’re spot on and it’s one of the main reasons coming.

[@dikidindc]

LOL You don't like our bugs, the traffic or the dining? It's cool. Thanks for hanging out with us though. Great video.

[@MakingBigMoves]

lol i just think the food average. However, i love the area. At the end of the video i gave the area a “A” rating. However, every place has pros and cons

[@brianleifer1327]

Born in northeast near Takoma. Raised in Montgomery county. Spent countless time in the city. Spot on! Good job brother.

[@CJtheDayTrader]

How do you feel about gogo music?

[@khariowens4428]

I been in the DMV four years now. The pros he explained are accurate and cons couldn’t been more spot on.

[@bLopezzz]

I’m expected to move there March due to work, but I didn’t realize how bad crime was. Even the luxury apartments say the wheels were stolen or break ins and most of these luxury apartments have reviews (mostly negative) and say they have roaches and mice! I canntttt! Is this true… or you think it’s just people being petty? I’m looking into Alexandria, Arlington, Waldorf, Kingstowne. Any advice anyone who is CURRENTLY still in the area??

[@joshuajackson8215]

These Cons are so on point. I moved here in 2019 and I couldn’t agree more. I go back home to the chi frequently Just to get better food and pig out.

[@theTswift937513]

Correction: ALL of the drivers suck‼️ And NO ONE believes in using there blinkers

[@MakingBigMoves]

Except for the expats like me 😂

[@galenborom4657]

What’s a blinker????

[@Tina_O]

@@galenborom4657 😂😂😂 turning signal on the vehicle

[@theTswift937513]

@@galenborom4657a turning signal

[@Looktoyah1414]

I agree. People do not use their signals. Overall, DMV is better than most other major cities.

[@combatprinciplesmma]

Very accurate except for the food. There are so many good places to eat, it's crazy

[@teresahenderson95]

DC is where I live all my life and I love it ❤❤❤

[@hejiranyc]

I grew up in the MD suburbs and moved to NYC in my 20s. I'm now in my 50s and have decided to move to DC. NYC is great and all... but it has changed and I have changed too. And being a NYer as an old person is a very different experience than being a NYer as a young person. It seems to me that I am less and less inclined to experience the city and have basically just relegated myself to merely existing here but with all of the inconveniences and high costs of being in Manhattan. I work remotely and am a few years from retirement so I could theoretically live anywhere. But I chose DC because a) It is close enough to NYC that I could back at any time without too much effort. b) World-class museums and cultural institutions, most of which are free. c) It's a beautiful, clean city with access to 2 (or 3 if you count BWI) international airports. d) It's cheaper than NYC overall. I live in a tiny co-op apartment in NYC now but am in contract to buy a townhouse in Georgetown and I can't wait to finally have closets and rooms and a back yard. DC has also changed a lot since I was a kid, but in many ways I think it has changed for the better. I look forward to long walks on the National Mall and biking through Rock Creek Park and the C&O Canal. The weather in DC sucks but it also sucks in NYC as well.

[@Queenhairdiva1]

Moved here with my mother as a teen. This was 1988. DC has its highs and lows. Overall it’s has so many highs even if you don’t have a lot of money. This is why I live in Montgomery County

[@nonbinarybeauty]

Nice video tho, thank you! I'm going to school here but I might move cuz the dmv getting on my nerves and had been for years but yes there is both good and bad!!

[@gregbro4057]

DC is the Restaurant Capital & considered to be #1 in the US for best restaurants & food, look it up! Not sure where u was eating but very few ppl say the food aint all that. Prob just need to know where to go.

[@TheAtomC]

Good work, but you missed a few things.Being from Baltimore, DC (way before all the DMV talk) is our neighbor 50 miles to the South, and "the district" has always been a great city for various reasons. The food, nightlife, economy, and its are multicultural. The women are fine, too (most are transplantsl. Yeah, it can be a bit bougesiouse and pretentious, but it's DC! Another pro you never mentioned is the historical monuments, architecture, and history in DC. In addition to the great universities (talks/lectures) and unique businesses, there. Crime in DC has always been outrageous. It was worse back in the late 80s during the crack epidemic. As a Marylander, driving in this area is like a live version of a Madmax/Road Warrior film. It's insane! I've driven in NYC and never had aa many problems. DCs transportation system (including MARC train) is pretty good. There are remnants of "old DC" that I miss. The many Black Businesses and cohesiveness of neighborhoods, etc. Gentrification has its pros and cons. It cleaned up blighted areas but pushed people out. DC is still an interesting place to live.

[@liokinapie5020]

Oh my gosh. I live in the DMV and went to Dc just to walk around, and I saw THE BIGGEST RAT I HAVE EVER SEEN, creeping in the bushes. Immediately jumped back 😭😭

[@hayleynhassan]

That's just a good luck rat! 😆

[@jongandy6732]

LoL. Your right. MD drivers have no chill. But you gotta have some confidence to drive in MD. No one's gonna let you in. You need to take that spot. Get your game up, sir.

[@exploringlifewithchar859]

I will agree with some of this, but this is a 4 season area…so you will get Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter. We do have many great food establishments (and yes I’ve traveled to many places). You just need to explore more. Enjoy!