The Common Share - CLOSED

2003 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Joshua W. writes: Great dive bar with 2$ drink specials (even Guiness!).  

Actually not as squalid as one may think for a dive bar, more or less a clean place, good soundsystem, and even a flat screen TV.  

Can get crowded on weekends, so it's better on a Sunday night,…

Casablanca Restaurant

1504 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

John R. writes: Probably the best deal in Old Town as far as lunch goes.  If you've got a big group and are in a hurry or just want to take your time, this is the place to go.  

They have a lunch buffet for around $6.95 that includes a decent selection of middle…

Mike's Restaurant & Crab House

3030 Riva Rd
Riva, MD 21140

Keely R. writes: OOOO crabs!  Can you believe it took me three years of living in Maryland before I went to get crabs?  

Well, it did.

Finally last weekend Craig, a few friends and myself went to enjoy some of the wonderful little pinching crustaceans.  We ordered a 18…

International House of Pancakes

6254 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22312

Stephanie N. writes: Our sacred haven after being pulled over by the cops and nearly detained for DUIs - we will always remain greatful for being open 24 hrs. and a good place to sober up with their mounds of golden fluffy pancakes and ridiculously large platters of…

El-Chaparral Meat Market

2719 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Carlo P. writes: I come here because they have some of the best fresh chorizo around. They have several different kinds but I always get the picante. They also  stock Brazilian, Argentine, Mexican and El Salvadorean beer. I don't usually drink soda but they have my…

Doggie Style

1825 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: I don't have a dog, so I have no clue what rawhides even are. (Any of you dog owners feel free to enlighten me!!).

When I went to a "meet the baby" event a while ago, someone brought along a gift for the dog. I thought that was an awesome idea! So,…

Tysons Galleria

2001 International Drive
Mclean, VA 22102

karan s. writes: baller mall. very upscale. nice jewelry stores. good choice of boutique stores.
i have only eaten at 3 restaurants here
pf chang, the worst chinese food ever
cheesecake factory. please read my reviews of juniors. the food is 3/10
maggianos has some…

Flexcar

1133 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20002

jaye f. writes: 1/2/08 update: flexcar and zipcar have merged, so the financial aspects have changed -- cars from $9-13, annual fee is $50, but fancier cars (minis and volvos and beemers, oh my) and with the merger there appear to be more than 100 cars parked within…

Afghan Restaurant

2700 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22301

Michele D. writes: I'm so glad I don't live closer--I'd be big as a house!

A friend and I pulled into the parking lot last night and as soon as we got out of the car, we knew we were in for something good.  The aroma got us right away.  

We walked in with the intention…

Passage to India

4931 Cordell Ave
Bethesda, MD 20810

Karen C. writes: Because I married into an Indo-Pak family, I feel I have the ability to rate an Indian place with a more educated palate than one who hasn't had a lot of home cooked Indian or Pakistani meals.

Passage to India was pretty spicy, let me say first off.…

Salon Cielo Complex
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1741 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

Amanda B. writes: I went to Salon Cielo on the recommendation of the first reviewer (also the wait at Bang is ridiculous- like 6 days).  I called an hour before hand and was able to go during my lunch hour.  The shampooist was amazing, spent a lot of time on my long…

Leonidas Chocolates
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1531 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Jennifer S. writes: Thanks to Rowena E's response to my CHOCOHOLIC talk post, I received this recommendation. This shop could pose a serious problem to my already disproportionate chocolate intake.

These Belgian chocolates (over 80 varieties) are flown in weekly from a…

The Grill From Ipanema
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1858 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

Ryan K. writes: A foodie friend of mine has been recommending this place for months, and I finally stopped in last night. The atmosphere was nice if a tad bit stuffy for my taste, and the waiter was awkward but attentive. It didn't strik e me as the best date spot,…

Potbelly Sandwich Works

4250 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203

Larry W. writes: cool place, i had their italian sandwich and i thoroughly enjoyed it. i hear their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are good too...so try it. i had an ibc rootbeer with the sandwich and a strawberry milkshake because im a man and men like…

Rooms with a View
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1661 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Jennifer S. writes: I adore this little shop near Patisserie Poupon (my personal favorite landmark in G'Town). I come here frequently for cards and gift bags because they are all so unique. I picked up the cutest wine bags the other day that had a couple dancing and her…

Endo Sushi

3000 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jackie F. writes: Coming from the Bay Area, CA, the boyfriend and I have had some trouble finding good sushi in NoVA.  We've always driven past Endo and never really payed attention to it, until one night we were desperate for sushi (and Sushi Zen wasn't sounding very…

Action Music

Williamsburg Shopping Center
Sycamore St. & Williamsburg Road
Falls Church, VA 22044

alexis g. writes: As the fiance of a musician, I've come to know this place well, since guitar-oriented products are his dream gifts. I got a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom in natural with a natural neck at this store. This is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen --…

Monroe's An American Trattoria

1603 Commonwealth Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Jalyn H. writes: From the exterior of this ristorante on the corner of Monroe and Commonwealth, you would never know that inside houses some of the better Italian food in the area.  Family friendly, with plenty of seating al fresco, Monroe's is definitely a lovely…

Whole Foods Market

833 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Libby F. writes: This Whole Foods is super clean and bright.  All the employees are helpful and friendly.  Yes, it's pricey, but you know that already.  It's a fact that they do not sell any foods that contain artificial preservatives or partially hydrogenated oils.…

All Fired Up
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

3413 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Alicia G. writes: I turned 23 this weekend. This was kicked-off by sleeping in and then coming here to paint some pottery. (There were activities at Atomic Billiards later in the evening...uhh, yeah...) I had always walked by this place but I'd never actually taken…

Shakespeare Theatre Company
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

450 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Aisha M. writes: If you are under 35 you can get a season pass for 8 plays for $135. You cannot beat this deal. I saw 5 plays the season before last and it was great! There really aren't any bad seats in the house. They also do a very good job of updating the plays…

Avalon Theatre
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5612 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

PC W. writes: I came here for this afternoon's showing of  "All in this Tea", a documentary in this year's Environmental Film Festival.  The architecture of the moviehouse really does transport you back to the 1920s.  The Avalon is run by a nonprofit and you can…

Blues Alley
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1073 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Catherine H. writes: The legendary Blues Alley is a wonderful jazz club. The room is intimate, with fabulous views of the stage. The sound system is well run and balanced, making for an excellent listening experience. Blues Alley audiences are typically well versed in…

Georgetown Flea Market

Arlington County Courthouse Metro Parking Lot
Intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street
Arlington, VA 22201

Gayle G. writes: I was so excited when this Georgetown staple of a flea market (mostly filled with antiques) moved from its location on Wisconsin and 35th Streets in Gtown to Clarendon last year. The parking situation in Georgetown is ridiculous already on the…

Tonic Restaurant Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3155 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
Washington, DC 20010

Tom W. writes: Terrific neighborhood bar and grill.  The restaurant is split between a bar area in the English basement level and the more "formal" dining room on the first floor (same menu for both).  I tend to just goto the bar area, which is very warm and…

Minh's Vietamese Restaurant

2500 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Elaine M. writes: What a pleasant surprise!  This Vietnamese restaurant at the bottom of a garden variety Clarendon-area office building is a delight!  Maybe it helped that we went here on a beautiful early evening, the heavily-windowed restaurant brightened even more…

Argia's Italian Restaurant

124 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046

Maggie B. writes: Martinis for me! Martinis for you! I've only been to Argia's, by the State Theatre, for happy hour. I went reluctantly with some friends because  I had a martini jones and didn't think I could get a good one here.... WRONG.

Argia's has a martini menu…

Piola

1550 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

Stef W. writes: It was a rainy Sunday evening, and Rosslyn was like a ghost town.  There was nary a soul in sight at Kanpai, as that restaurant is apparently closed on Sundays.  We spotted some signs of life and activity over by Piola, and thus we ventured there.  …

Hair City

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Jed S. writes: After years of bouncing around stylists at SuperCuts and the like, it was great to discover a place that has the same people working there day in day out. Personally, I always go to see Taher, who is fantastic. If you are looking for a great but…

The Chicken Place

5519 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041

Brianne C. writes: Let me start this review by disclosing that I am not a chicken person. When I was little, I refused to eat chicken for two years. My constant DC companion can't get enough of Peruvian chicken, Popeyes, and Chicken Out, but I inevitably plead for…

Chutzpah Deli

8100 Boone Blvd
Tysons Corner, VA 22182

Alli H. writes: If you're looking for a New York style deli, the kind that puts pickles and cole slaw on the table as soon as you sit down, you've found your place.  The menu is huge--they've got everything that a kitschy deli should have, including waitstaff with…

The Warner Walk of Fame

The Warner Theatre
13th Street, NW - near Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Jed S. writes: I wouldn't make the Warner Walk of Fame a destination per se, whereas I refused to leave Los Angeles without stopping by Grumman's Chinese Theater, but if you are in the Metro Center vicinity, it is certainly worth a stop. As well as the stars…

Loehmann's
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5333 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20050

Dorris L. writes: how can loehmann's not already exist in the yelp WDC database? how am i the first person to review it? i certainly am not the first person to walk out of its golden doors giddy with delight at the fact that i found a beautiful marc jacobs hand bag…

Best Buns Bread Company

4010 28th St S
Arlington, VA 22206

Cindy L. writes: (Hint, don't do what I did and call up the operator and ask for the telephone number of "Best Buns", you'll get hung up on.)  This wonderful bread company supplies bread to all of the Great American Restaurants (Sweetwater Tavern, Coastal Flats,…

Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5544 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Jason C. writes: Attention all Belgian beer lovers! Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits has your best interests at heart.

I discovered CCWS totally by accident, having inadvertently clicked on a talk thread that referenced this place. Fate? Hmm... well, I don't know about…

Hay-Adams Hotel

16th & H Streets, N.W., 1 Lafayette Square
Washington, DC 20001

Koizumi Y. writes: Of course, there are many five star hotels round the world, and I've enjoyed staying in my fair share in the D.C area. There's something about Hay Adams, however, which sheds light on the gravity of why you're there. Nothing better than a view of the…

Utrecht Art Supply Center

1250 I St NW
Washington, DC 20005

jenn h. writes: As a budding artist (oh, how I wish, but I'll go ahead and keep living in this fantasy world in my head), this is the place to be!  They seem to always have new, good sales going on (so artists don't have to starve TOO too much), and they've got a…

Five Guys

6210 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22306

Monsieur M. writes: Hands down this Five Guys chain is the best burgers in the DC area.  Love all the topping choices and of course the fries are addictive.  I like to have vinegar with the fries.  Burgers are sized with 2 patties for the normal order and 1 patty for…

Urban Outfitters
Neighborhood: Chinatown

737 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Sarah F. writes: I'll start by saying Urban Outfitters is a rip-off. Most of their clothes are cheap crap that are wildly overpriced.

That being said this location has a really good selection of women's clothing, shoes, and home stuff. The men's section is a bit…