Cold Stone Creamery

3508 Connecticut Avenue NW 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20008

Jack F. writes: How doesn't like ice-cream?  Cold Stone's is one of the best mixing parlor franchises and ranks highly compared to ice cream parlors in general.  Here's how to have your cake and eat it too.  I personally recommend coming Thursdays before 5 p.m. to…

DC Cafe
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2035 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Leila S. writes: My credit card bill on a typical weekend out in Dupont...

-- Friday night --
Alky-hol from venue #1 - $35 (1 am)
Alky-hol from venue #2 - $40 (3 am, incl. $20 tip b/c super drunk = REALLY generous)
DC Cafe - $3 for some Arabic rice (3:30 am)
DC Cafe - $5…

Pho Hoang Restaurant

13830 Lee Hwy Ste 12
Centreville, VA 20120

Maureen K. writes: I agree with Jane, it's one of the better pho place in the centerville area.

I like the ice coffee here, but I also like the ice coffee at most pho places.

Hunan King Restaurant
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

653 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

alexis g. writes: This is your typical hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant. Bums come in here trying to use the bathroom, only to be scolded by staff members in admonishing tones. Pictures of your favorite Chinese dishes light up the menu above the counter. Ten dollar…

Washington Sports Club

10400 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814

Chang W. writes: Rather expensive membership dues but maybe worth it for the cute girls in super-tight spandex. Actually, I signed up in March and have only been here twice so it may not be worth it.

Dominic's of New York

The Pentagon
Food Court BC843A
Washington, DC 20301

Katie M. writes: For the 23,000 Pentagon employees that roam the halls everyday looking for a hearty lunch- I found the place for you. Dominic's of New York, a curious little restaurant that specializes in premium and flavorful grilled sandwiches, has two locations…

Parkland Cleaners
Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

4304 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

alexis g. writes: Sometimes it seems like there are 1,000 dry cleaners in my neighborhood, and I've tried them all. This is the only one I use for alterations, though. The staff here is "all business" so don't expect a warm greeting and service with a smile.

They do…

M & S Grill

600 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Brent M. writes: This place gets four stars for a few reasons.

It got more than three stars because the waitstaff was willing to put up with a bunch of my drunk friends and my drunk self making asses of ourselves last Saturday in the bar.  The poor waitress that was…

Alpine Restaurant

4770 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207

Maureen K. writes: Has a nice winter cottage feel with fireplaces going. On weekend nights there is a violinist.

Linguine a la cardinal:
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Tenderloin black and white (crabmeat) which is so good:
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Pic at the table:
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Falkland Chase

8301 16th St
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Rachel S. writes: This place is one of the only affordable apartment complexes in Silver Spring that allows dogs.  I lived here from May 2005 - May 2006, mainly because my roommate had a weiner dog and I was trying to get residency for the University of Maryland.

While…

Rock Creek Springs

8000 Eastern Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Rachel S. writes: I wish I could move my apartment at Rock Creed Springs to about 8th and East Capitol.  Then my life would be perfect.  Of course, the rent I paid would have gone up by about $1500, but oh well.

Rock Creek Springs, well, rocked.  I did not live here…

Kenneth A Ingber, DMD PC

2021 K St NW
Ste 310
Washington, DC 20006

Sabrina Z. writes: The office is quick, competent, efficient AND friendly--truly a valuable combination any type of healthcare provider.  Dr. Porvaznik was great.  Very personable and seemingly (in my non-dental opinion) knowledgeable.  It took me 4 years to find a…

Bullfeathers of Capitol Hill
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

410 1st St SE
Washington, DC 20003

andrew m. writes: food is whatevs. and drinks at the bar are drinks at the bar. bullfeathers is probably the best place to go if you want to hook up with an eager and energetic congressional intern/staffer.

Thai Roma Restaurant
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

313 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

alexis g. writes: If you work in the neighborhood, this is a great place to go for lunch. It's usually not packed, so you can get a seat pretty quickly. It's not fancy inside by any means, but it's comfortable. I wouldn't exactly describe it as a hole in the wall, but…

Friday's

2100 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037

Chloe F. writes: Back when I was an under-aged, just-left-home, "DC = Foggy Bottom" freshman in college, my friends and I would hit up Friday's. We didn't know better, at first. When we did know better we would still dine at this establishment for the simple reason…

Bangkok One Thai Restaurant

1411 K St NW
Washington, DC 20005

alexis g. writes: This place is good for lunch food if you work in the area. The food tends to be a little bland, but it is inexpensive. It's a good place if you want to stop by and pick up lunch, because they are really quick. It's a nice change if you are stuck in a…

Lee Highway Multiplex Cinemas

8223 Lee Hwy
Merrifield, VA 22081

Mariko F. writes: This really isn't a bad place to go for a movie. Not the best, but it has a bit of a traditional feel to it. It's cheaper than newer movie theaters, although not by much. I think that matinees are $7 and normal movies are $9.
This multiplex has a lot…

Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant

555 South 23rd Street
Arlington, VA 22202

Larry M. writes: Exhausted by a funeral weekend, I was starting to worry about foaming at the mouth/having a nervous breakdown/going postal by the confines of the Crystal City concrete jungle. Thus I ventured up 23rd to find this loudly painted spot.

Drag queen bingo?…

Momo Sushi & Cafe

212 Queen St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

PC W. writes: After a day of ingesting sugar and chocolate  (trip to Artisan Confections, 2 hour buttercream demo and sampling elite event at CakeLove and attending a Wine & Chocolate Fundraiser), I needed some real food to take the edge off the sugar high.…

Fiber of Her Being

1816 N. Tuckahoe St.
Arlington, VA 22205

Jennifer S. writes: A former lawyer turned sewing-extraordinaire, Kay works with you step by step to sew your family memories into works of art and to create one-of-a-kind pieces for weddings (or commitment ceremonies), anniversaries, special birthdays, new babies,…

Legend Restaurant

2157 P St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Amanda B. writes: Legends is one of those mom-and-pop shops that everyone longs to find in their neck of the woods.  If you're in Dupont, you're in luck.  They have your typical Greek food, kabobs and falafel, as well as burgers and fries.  I've always opted for the…

Priscilla of Boston

8065 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

Jennifer S. writes: Add this one to the Bridal checklist of places to shop. On my last visit here, my girlfriend has exhausted every possible bridal shop in the DC area. This was our final stop. Whew! Her groom had NO idea what we went through!

The dresses in here are…

Fissel David A OD
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

635 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

alexis g. writes: After stepping on my eyeglasses senior year in college, which was about... oh... three years ago, I decided it was time for a new pair.

I chose Fissel & Reed solely on their location -- they are close to where I work and I could pop over there on my…

Tesoro
Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

4400 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Gayle G. writes: It is too bad that this place is basically in the middle of nowhere city-wise, unless you happen to be at UDC/ live in the area/ staying at the Days Inn.

To me, the cuisine is not really authentic, but acceptable. The servings are huge, and the wine…

Medical Imaging Center of Reston

1830 Town Center Parkway
Reston, VA 20190

Lynn S. writes: This facility is adequate for mammograms, bone density tests, scans, MRIs, etc.).  This hopital-affiliated facility has been a staple of the Reston community for years. Registrars put your information in their database, repeating memorized lines…

Landmark Mall

5801 Duke St Ste D108
Alexandria, VA 22304

Billy A. writes: Quietly tucked between trendy Pentagon and behemoth Springfield, little Landmark offers two levels of sunlit atrium shopping, three anchors, a good-size food court (including Chic-Fil-A), all the basic specialty retailers, and plenty of parking in…

Radius Pizza
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3155 Mount Pleasant Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

angela n. writes: The downsides:
- the crust on our piaggio pizza was too chewy for me.  
- the pizza was almost overwhelmingly heavy on cheese.

The upsides:
- the sundried tomatoes were pleasantly strong and not too acidic.  
- the abundant cheese and strong-flavored…

California Tortilla

3941 Evergreen Pkwy
Bowie, MD 20716

Nan G. writes: I finally got a chance to stop in for some 'authentic' tex-mex right here in the heart of suburbia!
The cashier asked me to wear a name tag in order to  receive free chips, salsa and queso.  Well for those that know me; I've done a lot more for a lot…

Asahi Kaiten Sushibar

4238 Wilson Blvd.
Ballston Common Mall
Arlington, VA 22203

Mike Z. writes: For a sushi place in a mall, I don't think this place is too bad.  I've had a lot off the menu here, and I've always enjoyed what I've had.  When I'm in the mood for more delicious sushi (and no free miso soup, grumble), I head over to Cafe Asia.…

Tomo Sushi

1735 North Lynn St.
#120
Arlington, VA 22209

andra e. writes: $7.99/lb sushi buffet for lunch at this small Rosslyn sushi place next to Chipotle that just opened. Choose from 5 or so tables outside under umbrellas for a great spot to snack on yummy sushi for not too much money. Unlabeled rolls made it tough to…

Burro the

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006

Andrew K. writes: Not the Mission, but my enchilada meal was pretty tasty for $5.25. The salsas were good. Nothing bad about it really, just not wowie-wow.

Curry's Auto Service

105 Falls Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046

Ka-Loon T. writes: For this place I'm a bit torn.  When I went in to inquire about tire pricing, the first manager Steve told me about the special promotion that had been going on.  I called the next day and another manager Vern did not tell me about it.  Supposedly it…

Breakfast Burgers & More

12451 State Route 108
Clarksville, MD 21029

kevin k. writes: despite the name i did not have nothing but the soft ice cream. but in the moring as i pass by i see some people waiting for breakfast. so if that is any indication, it must be better than mcdonald.  there is mc-d in 1 min driving distance.  but i…

3 brothers

7090 Deepage Dr
Columbia, MD 21045

Stephanie S. writes: The food here was great! If you're looking for a fine dining experience, this is not it.  It kind of reminds me of Ponderosa, but with great Italian food.  I highly recommend the eggplant parmesean!

Lebnan Zaman

8411 Old Courthouse Rd
Vienna, VA 22182

Allan H. writes: If you're out in the Tyson's area, and you're hungry, and it's like 2:45 AM, there aren't too many alternatives to McDonald's drive thru, save one.  Lebnan Zaman is a little restaurant in a strip mall right across the street from the Toilet Bowl…

Fairview Park Marriott Hotel

3111 Fairview Park Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042

Trisha W. writes: For $90 on Priceline when I needed to be in the Virginia suburbs for work, this was a pretty decent option.

My preferences generally lean towards a high-design hotel in an urban area -- the more downtown the better. But the Fairview Park Marriott,…

Warka Ethiopian Restaurant

275 Sunset Park Dr
Herndon, VA 20170

David W. writes: Warka is a bit hidden in the back of a small business park on the border of Reston and Herdon. The restaurant was clean with about 12 tables and a fairly large bar. Apparently they have live music on some evenings since their is small stage in the…

Skewers Restaurant
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1633 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Sam R. writes: Off we go ...

Late. Damn Red line delays!!!!
Sit down.
Nibble on hummus. Yum.
Drink water. Refill.
Order lamb kabob dinner.
Drink water.
Order Delerium Tremons. Odd it's on the menu, not complaining.
Share laughs. More laughs.
Banter.
Drink water.
Band sets…

Edgardo's Restaurant

281 S Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22304

Karen C. writes: This is good, fresh food. The minestrone is good although a bit watery.   The breads are very good, baked in a wood fired oven. We order carryout, the ambiance at the Alexandria location isn't the greatest.  

Our favorites are the chicken rigaonti,…

Clothes Encounters of A Second Kind
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

202 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003

Cynthia R. writes: If I knew how to give an extra half star, I would.  

Clothes Encounters had the right mix of vintage and thrift, of " serious-oh-heck-yea -I'd-wear-this!" and " oh-man-this-is-perf ect-for-Halloween", all crammed into a space that fed my inner digger…