Traffic Violation Penalties in VA

Fairfax, VA 22037

Jack C. writes: In case some local yelpers do not know, there is a number of new traffic violation penalties in Virginia that goes into effect on July 1, 2007.  I have seen cars getting pulled over every day this week and I just feel bad for them (Luckily I'm not a…

Listrani's Italian Gourmet & Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Palisades

5100 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Washington, DC 20016

Lacy K. writes: Any establishment that has a good wine special immediately receives two thumbs up from me!  We went to Listrani's on Wednesday night and were pleasantly surprised that all wines (bottles, too!) were 1/2 price with an entree.  So we ordered a bottle…

Broadway Pizza

7965 Tuckerman Ln
Potomac, MD 20854

Red F. writes: Back when I was a loner, I used to come here with a book, get a window seat and eat a small margarita pizza while reading something by William S. Burroughs, or something to that extent.  It's a nice atmosphere, if you like the whole pizza dining…

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006

Stef W. writes: ***3.5 Stars***

Feeling sentimental about Bertucci's seems kind of odd, but this location always brings back lots of memories.  

In 1993-94, I would come here every other week with my Dad and order a large Quattro Stagioni pizza with artichoke hearts,…

Grape Legs

1905 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Ethan S. writes: This place is a true gem.  The owner Franco Clark is always around to offer free tastings to anyone who comes in at just about any time.  His hand picked selection of wines are all reasonably priced and interesting choices that you won't be able to…

Jazzercise Center of McLean

1524 Spring Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102

andrew m. writes: when i was about 4 years old my mom dragged me to jazzercise with her. i guess there wasn't a sitter available and i couldn't get dropped off at a friends house. at the end of the session, my mom asked me what i did while she got her sweat on.

i said…

Namy Bistro

6237 Little River Tpke
Alexandria, VA 22312

Heather C. writes: Hole in the wall (though clean, of course) Vietnamese.  Excellent -- with a huge assortment of bubble teas, too.  I go for the vermicelli with pork -- though I've had other great entrees and appetizers

Cuzco Restaurant

5831 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041

sarah beth S. writes: DC yelpers, check it out! This place is majorly yummy!

When I was a kid my mom always got the Entertainment book as an Xmas gift.  This was the best discovery ever stemming from a buy one get one free meal. We've been coming back over and over again…

Ibiza Night Club

1222 1st St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Leila S. writes: It's the new location for GLOW-- a party I've loved for many many years, especially when it was held at Insomnia... rest in peace.

I think the lineup here should speak for itself...

- Paolo Mojo
- Benni Benassi
- Starkillers
- Sander Kleinenberg (10/13)
-…

Pollo Fiesta

6408 Kenilworth Ave
Riverdale, MD 20737

Su K. writes: Not sure about a fiesta. Granted, the neon yellow paint (see pic) is festive but the interior is rather gloomy as far as fiestas go. Maybe this is what an emo party looks like. Anywho, the food here is very good and it's a solid lunch bet if you're…

Best Cellars

2855 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22216

PC W. writes: I got hooked on Best Cellars back in Boston so when I moved here I was thrilled that I could get the same wines down here.  I have a major sweet tooth so my taste falls in the categories of soft, juicy and sweet wines.  I'm not a huge wine drinker so…

Bonsai Restaurant

Shirlington Village
4040 S 28th St
Arlington, VA 22216

j k. writes: this is by far my favorite sushi place in the DC area.  if you want dependable, traditional, fresh sushi/sashimi, this is the best place.  the food is consistently fresh and delicious.  also, the presentation is always very good.  the sashimi is cut…

Aditi Indian Kitchen

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002

jenelle w. writes: This place is great! Don't be discouraged by the fact that it's in the food court at union station. I think it's the perfect place to stop off at on the way home from work when I'm not looking forward to what's waiting in my fridge at home. From work…

Rock Creek Exxon Service Station
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1827 Adams Mill Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

Tim G. writes: These guys are pretty good. I was going to give them 3 stars for overall performance but bumped it up 1 because they're honest, which is by far the anxiety I and most people have in dealing with mechanics.

The original 3 stars were for their…

US Post Office - Kalorama
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2300 18th ST NW
Washington, DC 20009

Stevie B. writes: phone number may or may not be 202 523 2906

she yelled at someone for paying wiht a $20 bill

Stonefish Grill

880 Capital Center Blvd
Largo, MD 20774

Tu-Van L. writes: Any pretenses you have about Prince Georges' County and whatever goes on THAT side of the Metro Blue line, set those aside and venture to this portion of the DC metro area with an open mind.  Going to this part of town is especially easy if you've…

11th Street Deli
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

3234 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20010

Jon A. writes: The all-new 11th St. Deli (formerly Franklin's Deli) is a welcome addition to the growing business strip along 11th St. NW.  They're open all week except Mondays, and serve burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, quesadillas, salads, fried food, and, on…

Fusion Day Spa

1705 L St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Nicole P. writes: Five stars to this place for one main reason: the generosity of stylists. Well, one stylist in particular--Rick--who lopped for 14" of my hair for free, as I donated it to Locks of Love.

I'd never had my hair cut outside of two salons in Ohio until…

PR at Partners

2926 Chain Bridge Rd
Oakton, VA 22124

mary r. writes: I was a little apprehensive about going to a new hairstylist, then I found the PR@Partners web site.  Their site is very helpful.  They have several locations in the DC area.  You can just pick the one that is most convenient for you.  They have a…

CityStaff

1701 K St NW
Ste 500
Washington, DC 20006

Aaron A. writes: Washington, DC is full of employment agencies, and for the most part one is just as bad as the other.  With that said, CityStaff is a breath of fresh air and a welcome addition to our community.  Having been a headhunter in a previous life, I'm…

Washingtonian Lube Center

10007 Fields Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Bryan F. writes: Passing through the over-priced Chevron, the cramped lead-in area to the Lube Center is the only underwhelming part of this quick oil change location.

The staff is not only courteous and professional, their demeanor has never been anything but…

Yekta Kabobi Restaurant

1488 Rockville Pike Ste A
Rockville, MD 20852

Robert F. writes: I am a frequent solodiner at Yekta, and I'm always satisfied with their product.  The kabobi special is my usual dish of choice, since it includes a plentiful portion of rice and three varieties of fine meats.  The appetizers I've tried are all very…

Petersen's Boarding House

516 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Kristen F. writes: The Petersen Boarding House is open daily from 9am-5pm.  It's free, and especially worthwhile when you get to the Ford Theatre and discover it's closed until November.  Take the Metro Center Station, and it's right across the street from the…

Wiygul Automotive Clinic

6001 Lane Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304

Kim N. writes: I am pretty glad I found this place. I made an appointment with them online and they called me asap-like 7:30AM to see when I wanted to come in. The person I met in the waiting area during my safety and emissions test told me he had been going there…

Blush

1089 7 Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854

Libby F. writes: "Uptown fashion with down-to-earth attitude" is how Blush describes itself.  I agree.  The fashions are adorable and unique.  They have lots to choose from in a variety of sizes.  Some of the designers I like that they carry are Theory, true religion…

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
Neighborhood: Georgetown

2916 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

jason w. writes: This vet has very little skill or expertise when it comes to very sick animals. He is a poor diagnostician and sends you to the wrong specialist which costs valuable time and money. His concern for your animal evaporates over time. I'd prefer a vet…

Thai Kitchen
Neighborhood: West End

2311 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

amy p. writes: Four stars for Thai Kitchen! I met a friend here for lunch last week. She had tom yum soup and chicken with ginger, and I had drunken noodles with chicken. The tom yum soup was delish (I had some), as was my sampling of the chicken with ginger. My…

Body Co. Spa
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1337 Connecticut Avenue NW
Lower Level
Washington, DC 20036

Laura H. writes: Well, I'm one of those people that firmly believes a good massage should be a bit painful. The body co certainly delivered.  

I just moved from chicago to arlington a couple of weeks ago... and needless to say, my legs weren't ready for running on…

Jetties
Neighborhood: Foxhall

1609 Foxhall Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Stef W. writes: Pure.  Sandwich.  Perfection.

1. Take Sourdough Bread that's so fresh and light you wonder if it will melt in your mouth or be substantial enough to hold the weight of the ingredients in your sandwich.  Have no fear, though.  The bread is solid…

Cafe Gelato

4823 Saint Elmo Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Mariko F. writes: Edit: Deducted one star - see update at the bottom.

If I were to put a little more emphasis on the staff, I would be inclined to give this place 3 stars. But everything else was good and so I shall stay with the 4.

So good things first: I had the…

Craven Tire & Auto, #1

5610 Columbia Pike
Alexandria, VA 22301

Katrina O. writes: When I first moved to DC, my car apparently went into total toxic shock.  All it wanted was to be back in California.  (Or at least, far away from DC!)
I had SOOOOOO many problems in my first few weeks in DC.  Moving all the way across the country,…

My Momma's Cooking

Springfield, VA 22009

Mike W. writes: My momma can cook better than most of these crap hole places in k-town.  If you're my friend and my momma ever comes to visit - I'll show you what I'm talking about.

Fox Mill Pets

404 Elden St
Herndon, VA 20170

Leila S. writes: 100 stars for the incredible joy I feel when playing with the puppies here!!! :)

Seriously, when I come here I end up staying for one or two hours because I attempt to play with every single little dog in the place. Actually, I should rephrase that…

Reiter & Hill

5454 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 1035
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

amy p. writes: I chose this place only because it took my BCBS PPO insurance, but it turned out to be a great choice! I saw Megan Canavan, a PAC. She was very professional, but in a nice way, and extremely thorough. I've never had a woman's exam where someone sat…

Best of Thai Restaurant

4004 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030

Leila S. writes: Thai food is like chocolate for me - I crave it ALL the freakin' time.

I don't know what it is... the exotic spices? The grease?  MSG? LSD? PMS? The world may never know. Whatever it may be, when the craving hits, this is where I usually get my fix...…

Giant
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

1345 Park Road NW
Washington, DC 20010

Chloe F. writes: I used to have to shop at Soviet Safeway until I moved last September. Since then, I have enjoyed my shopping experiences at Giant for the most part. The post work shop, however, can be a bit ridiculous. They sometimes never have enough registers…

BP Gas Station
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

2600 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: I don't have a car so I can't comment on service while buying gas or anything to that effect.

I will say that this BP market has Smart Water, and a pretty good selection of bottled water/drinks/snacks.

Sometimes, walking up the hill to get to Giant is…

Papyrus

1961 Chain Bridge Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Lynn S. writes: What a delightful little shop for paper goods and unique cards.  Boxes of beautiful stationery for those very special occasions that still merit a handwritten note are for sale here.  The birthday cards and get well cards line the walls, but they are…