Solar Planet

2130 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Stef W. writes: Whether you are looking for a regular tanning bed or UV-free Mystic tanning booths, Solar Planet of Dupont will hook you up!  This location has quite a few traditional beds and two UV-free booths that will keep even your dermatologist happy.  And as…

Night Dreams

4866 Cordell Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Cyrus N. writes: What a nice place! This isn't your uncle's skeezy sex shoppe, though that type does enter the store on occasion, and reviled are they. Staff is always willing to help, and will gladly reward a good customer (financially, not sexually). Only problem:…

Sangaree
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3288 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Catherine R. writes: Sangaree is a charming, high-class boutique smack in the middle of Georgetown's M-street strip.  You won't find a metro that takes you there, so park in the residential area and walk down, or be prepared for a long stroll from Foggy Bottom.  

I…

Asian Bistro

31 Grand Corner Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Vic M. writes: Asian Bistro is a breathe of fresh air in Chinese restaurants in Gaithersburg (aside from Fu Shing).  The decor is lovely, the hostess is very pleasant, and the food is delicious.  I have only had a few of their dishes, but I'm sold.  They serve…

OZ Chophouse

8191 Maple Lawn Blvd
Ste A
Fulton, MD 20759

dave h. writes: This new restaurant came highly recommended from a restaurant owner friend of mine for their Sunday Brunch.  It is $30 and they have an all you can eat raw bar, crab legs, and then normal brunch items (waffles, omelets, etc..)
I was there the other…

Ayers Variety and Hardware

5853 N Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205

Cari D. writes: Ayers has been in Westover since the 1940s, and looks it. It's full of quirky stuff like red & white checked vinyl tableclothes, housecoats, embroidered hankies, pop guns, candy necklaces and silly toys. They're also a decent hardware store where you…

Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub

1053 Rte 3 N
Gambrills, MD 21054

Craig R. writes: This is a great place to come and hang out with the guys and have a good time.  The main attraction here is the bar.  Irish themed, it has a great selection of alcohol and their wings are not bad.

In the middle of the restaurant, they have some…

Twelfth Annual Film Festival - Made in HK

Freer Gallery
Washington, DC 20050

Jack C. writes: 12th Annual Hong Kong Film Festival is going on now at the Freer Gallery of Art thru August 26, 2007.  This year's Made in HK Film Festival features movies that demonstrate the ways HK cinema has changed in the past ten years since the handover in…

Capital Fringe Festival
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

507 7th St NW
Box Office
Washington, DC 20050

Sigrid S. writes: DC's theatre scene in its most raw form -- no hobbly-nobbly, just good people telling good stories.  And with 500 performances over 10 days, it's hard not to find something to love, make you laugh and contemplate human nature.

Abstract Nude is one of…

Eat N Run

4215 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203

R S. writes: Atmosphere:  Warm and friendly, nice staff, very clean, but the space is a bit too small.  

Food:  Breakfast is OK, pretty decently priced.  The bagel is OK, the pancakes are clearly from a mix but they're cheap, so, hey.  Home fries are just OK.  For…

Primi Piatti

2013 I St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Andrew K. writes: My food was pretty tasty - especially the antipasto sampler with a DEEELICIOUS scallop and a wonderful eggplant. The pomodoro sauce was fresh and delicious. And, the olive tapenade was tops! MMMMMM.

The prices were steep and the ambiance was upscale…

Hot Pepper formerly El Mexicano

12150 Darnestown Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Vic M. writes: I love this place!  It used to be called El Mexicano and I believe that the sign for El Mexicano is still up.  It is located in the same shopping center as the Papa Johns, Baskins Robbins, Wendys (not to be confused with the El Mexicano on another…

Itaca Hostel, Barcelona, Spain

20050

jeanne M. writes: Itaca Hostel is located in Barcelona's Gothic district, near Los Ramblas, and directly across from its famed Cathedral.

Two of us stayed there in November 2006, in a dorm room for six, for two nights. Be advised that sleeping arrangements are unisex,…

La Choza

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 128
Arlington, VA 22203

Chris K. writes: If you're in Ballston Commons Mall and you want something a little different to eat, hit La Choza for some fried plantains with sour cream and some pupusas.  It's cheap and good and way better than Arby's or the golden arches.

The Dog Shop
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1625 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

amy p. writes: My friend just got a miniature dachshund (named Dieter, on my request!) and he needed some walking. I took him on down to the Dog Spot last Sunday morning to check it out. The people who work here (I *think* the owner helped me out, but I'm not sure)…

Italian Pizza Kitchen
Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

4483 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Ben T. writes: Unassuming place, but amazing pizza.  It's on the way from Van Ness to where my ladyfriend lives, and we've done both takeout and eating outside.  The tables outside are on a wide sidewalk, and Van Ness is less traveled and quieter, so you have a…

Florida House
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

1 2nd St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Tami R. writes: Laughten Chiles' wife created this as the Florida Embassy... soooo great! Florida residents and other Floridaphiles can visit, flag where they are from and get some good quality air conditioning, great Florida Orange Juice, and an unsurpassed view of…

Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20050

Tami R. writes: This is where the majority party's represenatives have their offices... I got to visit both the Florida and CA areas...which means I just happened upon the office of Rep. Pelosi... who's aide was super cool and gave us tickets with her stamp…

For Eyes

2021 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Stef W. writes: Eye love Dr. Simon!  

OK, all puns aside, I've been going to Dr. Simon for 12 years now.  I wasn't sure what to expect with an optometrist in a For Eyes store, but I was beyond impressed.  Dr. Simon knows his stuff and really listens to his patients.…

Red Hot & Blue

677 Main St
Laurel, MD 20707

Su K. writes: The year was 1996. Tom Cruise had us at "hello" and wasn't jumping on Oprah's couch. The sound of Bing! Bong! Wiiirrrr! Pssschhhh! Boing Boing! Wirrrrrrrrrrrrrr!....Welc ome! You've got mail! could be heard in homes throughout America. Everyone heard…

Metro Camera Centers

716 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Nadine F. writes: I Googled up places to get passport-sized photos taken for a visa.  This place has two for $10, and CVS has them for $15.  I came here during my lunch break, and it's a one-man shop.  I told the man of few words that I needed passport photos.  I was…

Wagtime
Neighborhood: Shaw

1232 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Richard C. writes: Crosby has just returned from his 2nd visit to Wagtime for a grooming, and yet again, he looks like a million dollars (which I guess is currently 486,855 GBP!!).

Very friendly service, for an extra cost they will pick up and drop off your little pup,…

Leather & Lace Fabric Care

3201 New Mexico Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Stef W. writes: A great Green dry-cleaners?  Yep, it exists!  Right next to Balducci's and Chef Geoff's, you can find Leather & Lace.  (The name sounds a little too naughty to be a dry cleaners, but I digress...)  

I found this place two years ago after getting fed…

Tac Transport

4516 S St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Irish T. writes: The worst system since Adam and Eve were tossed from Eden.  Their workers are rude, their drivers are dangerous.

Mayorga Lounge and Coffee
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

3301 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20010

MiRIAM w. writes: I felt very much at home in the Mayorga in Silver Spring. Sadly, the Columbia Heights location just doesn't measure up. The lounge-appropriate seating is not conducive to daytime work. I mean, there's a reason most folks don't hang out in night clubs…

Oriental Star Restaurant

3221 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Denise F. writes: I LOVE this restaurant!
It's got vegetarian options for almost every entree.
Lots of fake meat.
And their pina coladas are vegan (made with only coconut milk) and they come in cool tiki cups with umbrellas.
On the inside the decor is pink and light…

Dr. Colette Magnant, MD

5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1265
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Stef W. writes: 1 in 9.  The statistics for women getting breast cancer are scary!!!  So, yes, it's scary when you or a loved one find a lump.  And, even though it's a little weird to write about this on Yelp, it's worth it to me to tell you and the women in your…

Alan Pocinki, MD

2141 K St NW
Ste 606
Washington, DC 20037

Stef W. writes: You know that doctor that you see in an old movie or TV show who cared so much about his patients that he made a house call in the middle of a snowstorm when Li'l Susie was feeling sick?  The millennial version of that doctor is Dr. Pocinki.

He's…

Dr. Kerri Gray, MD

4314 Montgomery Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

amy p. writes: Yay for Drs. Gray! Kerri and Michael are a husband and wife team who are not only good doctors, but are also fun to chat with. I really like the fact that their office operates on a drop in basis (no appointments!), so you can just go when the mood…

KG Hair Studio

7720 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Tabetha J. writes: When I first moved up here to NoVa from Richmond, I got a recommendation for Pim, this girl at KG. She gave me kick-ass modern professional hair. I love love loved it. I was working in Rockville at the time. Then I started working in VA and my hair…

Washington ENT Group

2021 K Street NW
Ste 206
Washington, DC 20006

Stef W. writes: Can't stop sneezing?
Trouble breathing?
All this pollen has
You wheezing?
Call Wash ENT
Dr. Troost is the man
He'll get you breathing
With a very good plan
Might need nasal spray
Or shots or a strip
Or some surgery
After a few snips
You can breathe again
It's a…

Crown Wigs

706 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Justin S. writes: Crown Wigs has a window display that is a must-see!  Especially at night.  I've uploaded a sample pic, but it doesn't do the real thing proper justice.  I'm not in the market for a wig so I can't really rate the store itself, but they've got a lot...…

S & K Famous Brands

2700 Potomac Mills Cir
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Ka-Loon T. writes: Think Men's Wearhouse but cheaper, S&K Famous Brands essentially stays competitive by buying in bulk and then selling the suits at discount prices.  They primarily stock Jones NY suits, and on occassion, their merchandise may change brands.  So don't…

Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House

9000 Richmond Ave
Alexandria, VA 22309

MiRIAM w. writes: Frank Lloyd Wright  once said, "The architect should strive continually to simplify; the ensemble of the rooms should then be carefully considered that comfort and utility may go hand in hand with beauty."

Wright's ardent feelings on matters of space…

Senor Chicken

3410 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305

PC W. writes: I've finally discovered the BEST peruvian chicken that rivals Chicken on the Run in Bethesda.  El Pollo Rico doesn't hold a candle to this place.  I've found EPR's chicken to be dry.  At Senor Chicken, omg, the chicken is moist and flavorful and the…

Tea Cellar
Neighborhood: West End

Park Hyatt Washington
24 & M St, NW
Washington, DC 20037

PC W. writes: The Tea Cellar is perfect for tea addicts like myself.  I drink 4 cups a day and I would have high tea every day if I could.  There are very few places to have tea in DC so this was a pleasant surprise.  It's only been open for a few months and it's…

My Organic Market

11711 Parklawn Dr
Ste B
Rockville, MD 20852

Libby F. writes: Who knew that healthy shopping could be so easy!  Surprisingly the prices aren't bad either.  They have good sale prices such as Honest Teas for $0.99.   Love the Red Pomegranate!  The prices on quality dog food are also cheaper than the specialty…

Cheesesteak Mikes

10222 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20903

Ina K. writes: I owe Craig my firstborn for opening my eyes to this place. It really does look extremely sketchy! But the Philly style cheesesteak is to die for. I want to keep this place's ratings at five stars, but it's just so run-down that it goes against my…

Magic Scissors Inc

4001 9th St N Apt 1013
Arlington, VA 22203

vikki a. writes: best salon i've been to in the dc area. located in ballston, this is a no frills salon. you feel as if you've just walked into supercuts or something. first a warning... you must have the owner cut your hair, idilio or something like that. he's a…