Thai at Silver Spring

921 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20993

Jono S. writes: The mundane name of the restaurant says it all:  Your typical Thai restaurant that sparkles with decor and ambience but average to below-average cuisine.  Thai may as well be Tara Thai.  

Even though the flavors were right, the pad se-ew was a soggy,…

ESPN Zone

555 12th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

PC W. writes: I was brought here after my birthday meat feast down the block at Fogo de Chao.  After gorging ourselves at lunch, I was convinced by Karman L. to check out the legendary boxing game at ESPN Zone.  You can find all the same games at Jillian's or Dave…

Taqueria Poblano

2400 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Jake K. writes: La taqueria, la taqueria,
Your tacos are dee sheeet.
With the fried fi-ish, and shredded lettuce,
My experience was sweet.

The crispy taco, at the poblano,
Was a deeply fried delight.
I shed some tea-rs and drank your be-ers,
The hot sauce bitch slapped me…

Newseum

1101 Wilson Blvd Ste 2300
Arlington, VA 22209

jill k. writes: while i did my internship at the smithsonian, i also volunteered at the newseum, "the interactive museum of news."

though the newseum was in the process of moving while i was there, i helped them do some research on lord rothemere, a british news…

Oyamel
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

401 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Thea C. writes: Dear Oyamel,

Thank you for the mouth-gasm your carnitas taco gave me a few weeks ago. I mean, crunchy bits of chicharron atop some of the best-tasting carnitas meat I've ever had and I am in swine heaven.

Yo, if taco-making was an art you just made a…

Washington Sports Club
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5345 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

jenn h. writes: After much debate, I finally joined WSC.  However, instead of signing up at Dupont, which is the location closest to me, I joined at this Friendship Heights location.  Why?  Well, they seemed to be the only one willing to budge on that $69.95 per…

Rappahannock Coffee

2406 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204

Rick F. writes: It is good to have a local coffee shop around.  Rappahannock has pretty decent coffee and even roasts their own beans on site.  People are usually pretty friendly but service can sometimes be a bit on the slow side.   Overall it is a good palce to…

Pilin Thai Restaurant

8385 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

Steve G. writes: Due to the lunchtime crowds here, this place is better called "Thai Pile in!".  Yup, the office stiffs come here in droves (hey it's just around the corner from Night Dreams, why not?).  The line goes out the door in nice weather.  Drunken Noodles is…

www.hillhounds.org

Washington, DC 20007

Dorris L. writes: We've encountered some resistance to dogs lately in my neighborhood. This is particularly disheartening given that it is advertised as a dog-friendly area, boasting 2 dog parks and doggie stations with baggies and trash cans. Local gov't is now…

Lisalon Inc

6257 Old Dominion Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101

Aaron E. writes: If you are a guy with impossibly straight Asian hair, go here and see Lucy. It is a full service salon, that will cater to the ladies. However, I can't speak to those services.

Pho 75

3103 Graham Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042

Dian C. writes: I decided to brave Pho 75 after having a bad experience at the other location in Rosslyn (see review: http://www.yelp.com/bi...).

This location resembles the other with the cafeteria-style service.  The service was FAST: within 2 minutes of ordering…

Teatro Goldoni

1909 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Eric C. writes: This is what you expect of a K Street restaurant:  service is professional, the interior is grand (Venetian and not unlike a Kimpton Hotel lobby), and the customers in suits.

I come for lunch and the bar menu where I've never been dissapointed. $12.50…

Longhorn Steakhouse

21075 Dulles Town Cir
Sterling, VA 20166

Wai T. writes: I'm spilling the beans here - If you want to have a quiet place to eat on weekends, here's the place.  For some super strange reason, Red Robin next door's jam packed and his restaurant doesn't even have 10 cars in front...

Their menu changes pretty…

Miyagi

6719 Curran Street
McLean, VA 22101

andrew h. writes: This used to be my favorite sushi place as I used to work around the corner.  The location joined with the typically fresh fish and kind service was a high point of any visit.
After coming back again tonight, I was disappointed with the service,…

Dunkin Donuts
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

801 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Candace H. writes: I recently learned that you get a free donut everyday after 2pm if you buy a large coffee (or iced coffee) - that's exciting, who can say no to a free donut?  Their large coffees are huge though, so consider yourself warned.

This Dunkin' Donuts is…

Comfort One Shoes
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1630 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20235

John B. writes: You may have noticed an abundance of Comfort One Shoes in the Dupont Area, and you may have asked yourself, what the hell are all the shoes stores for??  Allow me to explain.  

The manager of the store, a shy, suspendered fellow, informed me that this…

Arlington Vistors Center

1301 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Brian B. writes: We stopped in here on our way into DC and didn't have much time. The people here helped us with maps and suggestions, even tickets to the Holocaust Museum so we didn't have to wait in line to get them. They were so helpful in helping us figure out…

Matt Mendelsohn Photography

600 Madison St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Maggie B. writes: This guy is a true artist. Check out his site (currently being revamped) or his blog. You'll see a lot of candids, weddings, celebrities... but Matt has a soft spot for animals and I believe some of his greatest pieces are the moments he captures…

Wohlfarth Galleries
Neighborhood: Brookland

3418 9th St NE
Washington, DC 20017

Maggie B. writes: Went to see "Pink Lady, Girlz Club presents: Mixology" at the Wohlfarth in DC over the summer. I'd been to the other Wohlfarth gallery in Provincetown but never this one; located by Catholic University in the Brookland neighborhood.

Gotta say I had a…

Project 4 Gallery

903 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: Stopped by Project 4 for the opening reception of Navigable Zones by Puerto Rican artist Nayda Collazo-Llorens on Saturday night. An easy walk from Dupont Circle and also just a short distance from the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo…

Elie's Deli

10629 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032

alexandra m. writes: i am one of those mason students you talk of!

i love elies when i dont have time for a long lunch/dinner and dont want to make anything myself.

menu is huge, and kind of weird because of the huge variety. i usually make my own. and have it toasted. my…

Clyde's

8332 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

Peter M. writes: With venues for large party receptions, this is a first class adult restaurant. Alright, you can take the kids too - but be forewarned, the murals depict nude greek women! (GASP!)

Seriously, the food has always been excellent and I highly recommend…

Numark Gallery
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

625-27 E Street ,NW
Washington, DC 20004

Gayle G. writes: This is depressing. Numark, one of D.C.'s  leading contemporary art galleries, is closing. Right now the gallery is hosting "The Last Show" which is an exhibit featuring artists that Numark has either represented or worked closely with over its…

Nick's Riverside Grille

3050 K St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Laura H. writes: The view and atmosphere: 4.5 stars
The food: 2.5 stars

I came here on a saturday evening after window shopping in Georgetown.  We were seated at a table close to the fountain, which was absolutely perfect... I was reminded a bit (just a bit) of dining…

Abercrombie & Fitch
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1208 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

MiRIAM w. writes: I can't think of a more unpleasant shopping experience than A&F - as soon as you enter your senses are immediately overpowered. First by the copious overuse of "scent" (sales associates go around spraying it all over everything in sight), next by the…

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

on CBS
Washington, DC 20050

Lydia P. writes: Did you see the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS last night? Hopefully yes!

Because seriously, if you missed it, you'll regret it!
You will wish that the time can reverse back to last night!

Last night is the Sexiest  night on TV!
All this gorgeous…

Department of Health & Human Services

5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857

Nancy K. writes: URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON RYAN WHITE CARE ACT

Call Congressman Barton TODAY

Yesterday, the Senate passed the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act, a bill to reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act.  In order for this critical bill to pass,…

Pronto Press Printing

1133 20th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

John B. writes: These guys came through for me at crunchtime.  It was 10 minutes until my interview at the AARP, and I still hadn't printed off my resume.  (The library printers were defunct, and I had been scrambling around Dupont looking for the first printshop).…

Don Juan Restaurant
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

1660 Lamont St NW
Washington, DC 20010

Steve G. writes: Combinacion numero cinco:  a heaping take-out carton of goodness.  I didn't even care exactly what was part of the combo--it was all made fresh and was delicious.  Turns out there was a chicken burrito, and the chicken was moist and tender, and I…

Tasting Party at DDFS

Washington, DC 20036

Lydia P. writes: Good thing happens when you least expected!

I attend this shopping party that include 'champagne tasting' in between my lunch break.

I love Brut Champagne! It was Moet and Chandon!
Delicious and sparkling just the way I love it!

Got my self two new…

Suissa

7933 Tysons Corner Shopng
Mc Lean, VA 22101

Tabetha J. writes: Nada at Suissa. She's very good. She also did a GREAT job at cutting my boyfriend's hair. He looked fabulous after her. :) Anyway, she did okay with my hair too. I never let her color it which, perhaps I should have, but all well. Coloring is…

La Bergerie

218 N Lee St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Mark S. writes: This is truly a five-star restaurant. This place falls in the mid to upper price range but it's worth every penny. I started with a classic caesar salad (prepared table side) and followed with the braised oxtail, i then had the aged black angus beef…

Tattoo Paradise
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2441 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Emily B. writes: Chad is great. He's super quick, super accurate & very good calming a wimp like me down.

I will say that their minimum for feet is kind of high; I payed $100 for a tattoo that's not even the size of a silver dollar just because it was on my foot. I'm…

Houston's Restaurant

12256 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Ina K. writes: I was mildly horrified when a high schooler I came here with asked for A1 sauce for his steak. I have vowed not to bring high schoolers to $$+ restaurants forevereverevermore.

I really like Houston's in general because it's great in many ways but the…

Downtown Locker Room
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1935 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

John B. writes: A better shoe selection and twice as much style as any Foot Locker in town.  Come in today for specials on x6 XL (XXXXXXL) Enyce T-shirts.  

Located between 14U coffee shop and the dollar store with the Santa out front, this place also has a great…

Mad T Music Box
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

2009 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: This place looked like an refurb Waxie Maxie's from the outside. The store has a red front with yellow letters, just like Waxie.

We walked inside and -- boom- incense smell. There is a really good selection of r&b and rap CD's in here as well as a…

Castle Cafe

12th St and Jefferson Dr, SW
Smithsonian Castle, National Mall
Washington, DC 20050

John B. writes: Lagermeister and I were looking for a quiet, out of the way place to converse over a coffee.  Starbucks was too noisy with music, and Au Bon Pain was too crowded...after a long walk we chanced across the Castle Caf and found the perfect conditions…

Petsage Inc

2391 S Dove St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Sue J. writes: PetSage has been selling holistic pet products for YEARS!!!  They really care about the quality of the products that they carry.  The owner, Terri, does follow up education to stay on top of pet nutrition and care.  The store is open, spacious and…

The Sexiest Night on TV

Victoria Secret Fashion Show
CBS
Washington, DC 20008

Lydia P. writes: Behold for the Sexiest Night that aired Dec 5th!
Did you see the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS that night Dec 5th? Hopefully Yes!

Because seriously, if you missed it, you'll regret it!
You will wish that the time could reverse back to that…

The Georgetown Deli
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3222 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Maxwell S. writes: This place has some great stuff!  You can get your bagels grilled with fresh eggs and cheese, and not that B.S. egg beater stuff either, like the real deal Hollyfield...  They also have bagel dogs which I've never tried but I've been told are…