Logan Hardware
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1416 P St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Chloe F. writes: This place rocks with a capital R.O.C.K.S.
The staff is super friendly and they radio each other on the top or bottom floors in order to expedite their service to you. "Charlie, we've got a crazy one heading upstairs for an L bracket." "Roger that".…

Schneider's of Capitol Hill
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

300 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20002

Andrew W. writes: my #2 wine store in all of the dc area, and could soon jump to #1...
how they manage to cram so much wine into such a small place and still manage to have so many staff without making the place feel ridiculously claustrophobic is pretty amazing and…

World Market
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5335 Wisconsin Ave
Washington, DC 20015

MiRIAM w. writes: If you prefer to smuggle your own snacks into the cinema, this is an ideal stop before heading into a film across the street at the AMC Mazza Gallerie. Prior to The Simpsons Movie we picked up mango soft licorice, Haribo gummi bears and Leibniz…

Paper Source

118 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22336

Pheniece J. writes: My name is Pheniece, and I am a stationary junkie. I get cravings for monogrammed thank you notes, embossed writing paper, and ribbon. I am currently seeking help and trying to avoid all Paper Sources in the area.

Les Halles De Paris
Neighborhood: Federal Triangle

1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

Stef W. writes: Les Halles is a bit of a Washington institution.  I remember visiting this Brasserie in the 1990s and still dine here from time-to-time.  I always leave Les Halles feeling like I just went to a restaurant that caters to tourists who are trying French…

DC9

1940 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Jeremy L. writes: I don't know what the best part of DC9 is, I can't put my finger on it. Oh, wait, I know... its the fact that I'm an alcoholic and it is two blocks from my house! No, in all serious-ness, this is one of the best places to hang out. The music is…

Palace of Wonders
Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

1210 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Kathleen M. writes: I think one sign of an awesome bar is when your mom calls you on Sunday morning and nonchalantly says "so, what'd you do last night?" and you really don't know how to answer. I mean, saying something like "oh, I went to a bar and saw a guy eat fire…

Pastries by Randolph

4500 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207

Takaki K. writes: Raised in Tokyo by a mother with a sweet tooth, I'm picky about sweets.  Those cakes with sugary sandy frosting just don't do for me.  This place is legit.  Their cakes are of good size (i.e. not huge) with the right amount of sugar (i.e. not too…

Torpedo Factory Art Center

105 N Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Jennifer S. writes: There is SO much to see (and buy) on the 3 floors of this former actual torpedo factory. Local artists set up shop in small spaces to show their wares (and hopefully sell them too), most of which are working studios so you can watch. I'm sure the…

Mendocino Grille & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Georgetown

2917 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

MiRIAM w. writes: Skip the dining room and eat at the bar.

And for exceptional value, come on a Sunday night and take advantage of the half-price bottles of wine.

Etete

1942 Ninth St., NW
Washington, DC 20001

Katie T. writes: Made reservations, but had to wait an extra hour before we could sit because the people before us were slow. This was not the fault of the restaurant--but it is a very small space. Once seated (backless chairs), service was good and the food came…

Salon Mint

10384 Willard Way
Fairfax, VA 22030

jenn h. writes: My friends call me MUFASA.  It's b/c my mane o thick hair would rival the likes of Chubaka.  (At least, I HOPE that's the only reason they call me Mufasa...)  

Anyway, I scare hair stylists.  They look at my head, then at their expensive professional…

Annie Creamcheese
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3279 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Maggie B. writes: So, here's the disclaimer: These folks are good friends of mine. We were neighbors back in the day when they were peddlin' these bootylicious threads at The Georgetown Fleamarket. And, they also outfit our band from time to time.

Anyway, all…

Dupont Circle
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle NW
at New Hampshire Ave NW & Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

angela n. writes: What I love:

- The neighborhood is a dense mix of residences, workplaces, parks, shopping, and restaurants/clubs. So its sidewalks are lively (and generally safe) throughout the day and most of the evening.  It reminds me of the mixed-use…

Pita House

407 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

annettka p. writes: I work three blocks away from this place but have never felt the urge to eat here until i read the yelp reviews.  I must say I was not disappointed. I got the chicken shawarma, roasted chicken with lettuce and tomato in a pita,  which was delicious…

Uncle Brutha's Hot Sauce Emporium
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

323 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Gayle G. writes: My lazy secret to making meat or veggies taste like I cooked all day? Marinated them in a tasty sauce for a day or so before cooking. And, forget Tabasco. In my pantry, you'll find U.B.'s hot sauces and jerk marinades.

Last year, I was so psyched to…

A&J

1319 Rockville Pike
Ste C
Rockville, MD 20852

SAM Y. writes: day 45 of yada yada yada

found rice thanks to miriam of dc yelp. this place was great. its been recognized by the washingtonian as best bargain restaurant since inception. wow. we had pork chops. spicy beef stew, pan cakes, and jia jang mein. mmmmm…

The Vegetable Garden

11618 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

jaime j. writes: "DON'T GO BACK TO ROCKVILLE" (-REM) "unless you are going stop by The Vegetable Gaaaaardennnn" I would sing.

Are you interested in a pure vegetable sit down restaurant?  Well then I would highly recommend a journey on the Red Line, get off at White…

Aveda Institute

713 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Stephanie N. writes: Living on a budget and preparing to go to a wedding where the EX was going to be...  I had to find a way to get a great cut that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg.  The Aveda Institute was my solution. This is a facility for stylists in training and…

Al Tiramisu
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2014 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Jennifer S. writes: Entering from the street, this tiny restaurant is always busy. Why? The food is amazing. Chef Luigi (he's the one wearing the cute chef's coat with pasta as buttons) is a master at his craft. The pasta and sometimes even the cheese is made here fresh…

The Kreeger Museum
Neighborhood: Foxhall

2401 Foxhall Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: What a nice break from the maddening crowds at the Smithsonian! Museums like the Phillips or the National Gallery may hold more "stuff," but Kreeger has a pretty amazing collection of impressionist and 20th century art inside.

To me, the building that…

Coastal Flats

7860-L Tysons Corner Center
Mclean, VA 22102

Stef W. writes: I remember Tysons back in the 1980s when there was just a Holiday Inn and a one-floor mall with Macy's and a Magic Pan restaurant.  What a difference 25 years makes, huh?  Tyson's is now one big cluster of malls, restaurants and offices, which equals…

Whole Foods Market

1700 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Timothy W. writes: Let me preface this by revealing that a) I'm a cheap bastard, b) I have an on/off relationship with the environment, and c) genetically engineered asparagus does not frighten me.

The hot bar selection is good, not great.  Sometimes the food isn't as…

Wake-Up Little Suzie
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

3409 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Jennifer S. writes: Cute! Cute! Cute! This little shop has some adorable gift giving potential. Baby clothes and items, dishware, jewelry, and really unique items without a category can be found here. What can't be found here, not easily at least, is parking. This cute…

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden & Ice Rink

700 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

MiRIAM w. writes: I grew up in Las Vegas. The closest thing to an outdoor ice rink came once or twice a year when a tiny patch of ice formed on the sidewalk and my brother and I would fight over who got to slip around on top of it. So, outdoor ice rinks are a bit of a…

CityZen

1330 Maryland Avenue SW
Mandarin Oriental
Washington, DC 20024

Leigh L. writes: I've been in D.C for 2 weeks and I had one of the best dining experiences of my life. My friend was turning 30 so we went ALL OUT at City Zen.

The food portion was a little over $100 per person. We also got some wine. The way to go (and this may be…

The Library of Congress
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003

Mel B. writes: Wow. Wow. Wow. I took my brother here- my 21 year-old-not-interested-i n-anything-and-everything -is-lame- brother and he LOVED it! I haven't been here since freshman year of college 7 years ago and don't remember getting the goosebumps that this art…

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest
23rd St SW near Ohio Drive SW and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20037

Rhea B. writes: This is my favorite memorial on the Mall. The 19 larger-than-life statues of foot soldiers on patrol show the dread, fear, and stoicism the real soldiers felt while in combat on enemy territory. 54, 246 Americans died in the Korean War.

Located on a…

Gravelly Point Park

George Washington Pkwy
Arlington, VA 22202

Brian W. writes: Just north of the runway for Washington National Airport you'll find this amazing little park.   Planes land as close to 100 feet above your head.  

I don't venture across the river much (Virginia state legislation doesn't look kindly upon The Gays)…

National Capital YMCA
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1711 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Mike V. writes: Gym membership in Washington DC: 70 dollars.
Having your gym clothes clean and waiting for you every morning: $72 (for the year)
Not having to wait for some musclebound dude to get off the machine or some psycho-chick who refuses to observe the…

Blue Duck Tavern
Neighborhood: West End

1201 24th St NW
Washington, DC 20037

MiRIAM w. writes: With everyone else in DC taking advantage of restaurant week it seemed the perfect time for me to finally secure a reservation at Blue Duck Tavern. With my pal Cristiano in tow, we headed for the Park Hyatt. As we were lead to the restaurant we were…

Greek Deli and Catering

1120 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Chloe F. writes: So, I don't like hype. The idea of succumbing to a place where people stand in soviet-era lines during lunch in the blistering cold just didn't do it for me....but, I do work right across the street and the usual lunch suspects were tiring out my…

Jefferson Memorial

900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024

Bill B. writes: Given the enormous impact of Thomas Jefferson on the founding and early decades of the United States, I think it's a shame that his national memorial doesn't get more esteem, especially given that it's location is more beautiful than most. I accept…

Louisiana Express

4921 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Tom D. writes: 4.5 stars
This might be the best place for lunch in Bethesda (though I am also a huge fan of David Craig).

The po'boys are great  -- gumbo, creole, etouffe, jambalaya, red beans and rice, muffuletta -- it all looks and tastes wonderful. Very authentic…

Hu's Shoes
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3005 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Dorris L. writes: do you ever walk into an absolutely exquisite showcase of a store and bemoan the limitations of your checking account? this is the fate that belies most of us middle-class civilians walking into hu's shoes. the selection here is entirely upscale and…

Hollywood East Cafe

2621 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Jade R. writes: I just wanted Chinese, but my dining options were limited at 10:30pm on a Tuesday. Sure, there are more than a handful of unauthentic take-away restaurants within a few blocks. Unfortunately I just don't trust a Chinese restaurant that offers both…

The National Mall

Between 23rd St NW, 2nd St NE, Independence and Constitution
Washington, DC 20050

Dave L. writes: More than just an enormous patch of grass.

Picnics, morning jogs, concerts, protests, festivals, special events... they all feel more "historic" just being on the Mall. It is flanked by the Smithsonian museums, beginning at the Washington Monument and…

Washington Monument

15th St SW
Washington, DC 20050

SAM Y. writes: 44 days of night...

so have you ever asked yourself how anyone ever falls asleep without drinking? that's when the mental carnival starts!

oh wait thats not the question i was going to ask. i was going to ask you ever been lost? and no matter how lost…

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

700 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sarah G. writes: It wasn't until I was walking through the national mall on my way to the National Gallery of Art that I happened to see this nice little sculpture garden!! Although it is not that big, the sculptures they do have are extremely unique and make for…

John F Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2700 F St NW
Washington, DC 20566

Rinky A. writes: Okay, this is not a true review but I wanted to include it with my reviews.  This is for the FREE CONCERTS they have EVERY DAY at the Millennium Stage!  

http://www.kennedy-cen...

I wish we had known about these concerts before our trip.  Next time…