Men's Wearhouse

1024 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Jason C. writes: I was cleaning out my closet a few weeks back and noticed I've got a lot of suits that I just don't wear anymore, mostly 'cause they looked better on me 5 or 6 years ago. Yet I'd still like to have one or two more really nice suits in my wardrobe.

Now…

The Brass Knob Architectural Antiques
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2311 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: I can't help stopping in here every time I am in Adams Morgan and lusting over the doors. They have amazing, beautiful, gorgeous doors here. Now that we own a house, I am pretty sure we are going to replace out "Home Depot Special" door with one from…

Hot Dog Stand

I st. between 16th and Connecticut
Washington, DC 20050

Maxwell S. writes: This guy is awesome.  If you order two stomach ravaging "Hot-Smokes" with ketchup, spicey-brown mustard and relish, this guy will whip 'em out so quick it will cause you to tear.  He's a sweet heart, frequently lets me pay him back the next time I…

TCBY

10625 Braddock Road
University Mall Shopping Center
Fairfax, VA 22032

Leila S. writes: There are times in life when anything goes. There are no rules, no judgments, no sanity. Basically, the sky is the limit... especially when it's finals week.

Running on absolutely no sleep, amphetamines, red bull/sobe/tab/crack-in-a- can, and sleeping…

Affordable Auto Glass & Bodyworks

4100 Kansas Ave NW # B
Washington, DC 20011

Amy M. writes: My brakes failed the DC safety inspection, so I had 20 days to get them fixed and re-inspected to satisfaction without facing a fine. Two other garages quoted me at $350 and $575 to repair the brakes - insisting on things like new rotors and new…

The Culture Shop
Neighborhood: Takoma

341 Cedar Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012

Gayle G. writes: I saw some Yelpers talking about UO and not so fair trade practices. So, if y'all feel as strongly about fair trade and green businesses, then shop where I do: The Culture Shop.

You can find items ranging from things you can wear to things you use…

Cato Institute

1000 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Matthew K. writes: How do you like to spend your lunch hours? Working through them? Listening to your lazy co-workers complain about their jobs? Well there's something better out there!

The Cato Institute offers educating - and usually quite interesting - lectures at…

Bonaparte Breads

8600 Foundry St
Savage Mill
Savage, MD 20763

Julie H. writes: As I write this, I'm eating a Bonaparte Breads croissant. This isn't your typical bakery croissant! I consumed half of it for breakfast, now I'm staring at the flaky insides of the second half, bite marks rapidly diminishing the remaining piece,…

Westin Arlington Gateway

801 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203

john b. writes: A modern hotel with 'green' credentials and just enough polish to claim a four star rating but ultimately falling short on amenities and luxury. I've stayed three times and keep telling myself it will be my last. The hotel is certainly decent; but…

Speed Wash Laundromat

3058 Mount Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Jade R. writes: I read a review on Speed Wash on (*gasp*) InsiderPages.com .

Let me correct Shana M.

- The only comfortable place to sit is on five hard plastic chairs.
- The TV is impossible to hear over roaring washers and dryers.
- It's not open 24 hours.

My…

Samber Food Store
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3243 Mount Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010

alexis g. writes: I agree with John B. There are many strange stores in Mt. Pleasant, and some of them intimidate me as well. I've never seen a road with so many random convenience stores. But Samber is pretty benign. This is where I go when the Argyle across the…

Tenleytown Ace Hardware
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4500 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Steve G. writes: Ace of Base...ments

This is my go-to hardware store since I'm a Tenley Townie!  Besides,
They had all the parts needed to convert a 10-gallon Igloo cooler into a beer-making mash tun. That's saying something.  

  You recall those "Survey of Western…

Fashion House

My Network TV
Washington, DC 20050

Lydia P. writes: I love this TV series!
The glam, the beauty, the love affairs!

Intriguing, provocative and full of drama and bitchiness of the dirty competition in the high end fashion world!

Presents Bo Derek as Maria Gianni, the Queen Bee of this Fashion House…

Remarck Sport Taekwondo

6122 Rose Hill Dr
Alexandria, VA 22310

Samira J. writes: Okay so I`m a little bias because this is my team, but think about it this way: you get an insiders perspective!  =)

Taekwondo is a hit or miss sport. You can either walk into a school called "Hissing Snake Karate Do-Jang" and learn how to do the…

Supreme Court Historical Society

224 E Capitol St NE
Washington, DC 20003

Maxwell S. writes: I think the Supreme Court is probably one of the coolest places to check out on Capitol Hill.  Especially if you're visiting Washington in early October when the Court of all Courts returns to session and you can sit in and listen to how they decided…

George Mason Memorial

Washington, DC 20050

Maxwell S. writes: The poor George Mason Memorial gets no love.  It's on a part of the mall that is seldom frequented by non-locals and it's terribly maintained.  Poor guy, I mean he is, after all, the author of our first Bill of Rights.  I personally wasn't aware that…

Chocolate

Washington, DC 20008

Lydia P. writes: I believe in you and me..
I believe that we will be..
In love eternally..
Well as far as I can see..
You will always be the one for me..

Yes! I am a chocoholic!
Chocolate is my pleasure addiction!

Lift me up when I feel down..
Cheer me up when I feel sad
Calm…

Neuhaus Chocolatier

50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20050

Kate C. writes: This place is a sugar wonderland. Real Beligan chocolate - the kind that makes my lips smack. Not that junk they try to pass off over at Godiva around the corner that is really just the Hersheys up sell. This is the real deal.

I love the Nougat…

Waffle Shop

522 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

amy p. writes: I love this place! They have HANDS DOWN the best grilled cheese with bacon and tomatoes (aka Happy Waitress for you Northern Jerseyans) in the city. Also, if you have very little money but a large appetite, you can get filled up for cheap. I think…

Joseph's Coat

3022 Annandale Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042

Tabetha J. writes: This place is freaking awesome. Instead of thrifting for crazy clothing (like I did back in the day), I enjoy thrifting for interesting dishes, kitchen stuff and retro-y furniture. I went to this place awhile ago and I remember it was much smaller.…

Art Enables

411 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Gayle G. writes: As my "fans" may know, I have been to almost every gallery in and around DC. I had been on the lookout for a place where I can score out of the ordinary art at prices that don't make me faint. I found the combination of low prices and appealing art…

Bottom of the Bay Seafood

9590 N Laurel Rd
Laurel, MD 20723

Su K. writes: Laurel is a quirky city. The larger area known generally as Laurel spans PG, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties. It's namesake can be a type of tree but most of the trees have been cut down (*sob* all the planeteers of Laurel shed a tear). There's a…

Caribou Coffee

1316 E West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mikkela T. writes: Nice service. Friendly. Helpful. It's not their fault that my raspberry flavored cream drink tasted like hot cough syrup. There are lots of different height sitting options here so the space doesn't look so empty. This cafe is on a corner so it's a…

Dumbarton Oaks Park
Neighborhood: Georgetown

32nd & S Street NW
Washington, DC 56901

Elaine M. writes: Neither the park nor the museum are ever open.  My parents attempted to visit the grounds in 1986, to no avail.  21-years later, the museum is still closed for rennovation and the gardens are only open at odd hours [see the photo].  They expect to…

Montrose Park
Neighborhood: Georgetown

R St & 32 St NW
Washington, DC 56901

Jess j. writes: This is my little slice of heaven tucked away in Georgetown. You can find Montrose park sandwiched in between Dumbarton Oaks and the cemetery on R st between 30th and 31st. It's a very sizable park, with two large open field areas, a path to walk all…

CD Warehouse
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3001 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: If you frequent Georgetown, you've passed by this place. Maybe, like me, your are on your way to Sephora or MAC. But, the doors of the CD Warehouse are open and they are playing a really cool tune and you just have to find out what it is.

CD…

Golden Krust

3500 East West Highway
Hyattsville, MD 20782

David C. writes: I earlier posted my review on Jamaica Jamaica in Herndon, VA for great caribbean cuisine.  Which prompted me to check out Golden Krust's website store locator just out of curiousity.  Maryland came up and saw there is one location in Hyattsville!…

Bodega Los-Primo
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3170 Mount Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010

John B. writes: If you've ever walked up Mt Pleasant street, you've probably noticed the humble, glowing yellow Cornocopia of fruit, pictured on the sign for this store.  Come inside and you'll find a cornocopia of Ant and Roach Killer, Skull caps, and prayer…

Graffiti Audio-Video

1219 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

John B. writes: You may note that this store smells like a Pet Shop, walking through the door...and then you will notice a red furry dog sprawled out on the hardwood floor.  But it's not a Pet Shop, and you shouldn't pet the dogs (there are two): the skinny one…

Marx Cafe
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3203 Mount Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010

Chloe F. writes: Gotta love a bar with a sense of humor.

I walk in.
I look at the signs above the bar that have the specials written on them.
I read down and see the words, "get your copy of Harry Potter here!... and a punch in the face"
I thought it was hysterical! I…

Rand McNally Map & Travel Store
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1201 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Maxwell S. writes: Talk about a specialty store.  This place has like two things, maps and chewing gum.  Is it stupid of me to suggest that people looking to buy a map at a map store might have a problem finding the place because they're looking for a map in the first…

Henley Park Hotel

926 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Heather B. writes: This was a great place to stay, the only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 is because it took ages to check in.  The staff there was very friendly especially the valet.  The restaurant atmosphere was great and the food was pretty good though a…

Ristorante La Perla
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20037

Nadine N. writes: I was in DC for my graduation from grad school and needed a place to feed my hungry family. We had already missed breakfast and were desperate for a cup of coffee and food of any kind. We stumbled upon La Perla, which was just opening up for lunch…

Georgetown Public Library
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3260 R St NW
Washington, DC 20007

John B. writes: Unlike other DC libraries, there is a scarcity here of bums and eccentrics, those special people who make the library interesting.  Last time I was here it was nothing but attractive young Georgetown coeds...BORING.  Instead of the pungent body odor…

Groovy DC
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

428 8th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003

Gayle G. writes: While I was browsing at Homebody, I noticed this place not too far away. I am always looking for a place with cute and unique cards. Hallmark bores me!

One thing that caught my attention was the cheery storefront. Once inside, this store is certainly…

Pollo Campero
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

3229 14th St., NW
Washington, DC 20010

reuben j. writes: Columbia Heights is becoming slicker than a hustler's come on..And the diversity which supposedly brought so many folks into the area is disappearing... And fast...
Still (sigh)-I'm thankful that my occasional fried chicken jones can be sated at a…

George at the Four Seasons

2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Steve B. writes: Looking for a fabulous hair cut/ color and a place to brush up on your Foreign Language skills?

George's.

Not unusual to see visiting Dignitaries, TV Talking Heads, or Politicians.  If they've got to look good for the camera, then George's is good…

Haagen-Dazs
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3120 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Mingus R. writes: There was a punk thread today that got me thinking about this little ice cream shop. Georgetown is most widely known as DC's. fashionable shopping district but for me it holds a different kind of "historical" significance. This little Haagen-Dazs…

Ricky's Rice Bowl

544 N Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Haiku review guy .. writes: Delicious value
"Peanut chicken for you, sir?"
Yes, with broccoli

Merrifield Garden Center

12101 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

Gayle G. writes: Our lawn is dead. Long live our lawn. Our house backs up to public land where there are a TON of trees and we also have about 20 trees in the front or back. What I am trying to say is that we almost get no sun in the spring and summer due to the…