7-Eleven Stores

5740 Columbia Rd
Columbia, MD 21044

Aaron R. writes: I just don't understand why Columbia, of all places, doesn't have more of these?  I mean, really, why the frickin' hell not?

Alright, now for the dirty dirty.  I don't think that I know anyone alive that actually doesn't like 7-Eleven.  They may not…

Pizza Roma

4219 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203

Jason Y. writes: This place has good (kind of Ny style) pizza, and delivers.  It is not on the level of The Italian Store...but it is cheap and across the street from Ballston metro.  If they don't reheat the slice enough...it can be a bit too chewy.  I get spinach…

Quattro Formaggi

1725 B Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Avi G. writes: Decent place for Italian food.  They have a pretty big menu and a bunch of daily specials.  The spaghetti with sausage and green peppers has always been a good choice; the stombolis aren't bad either.  Also if you are in the mood for gelato the have…

Pacers

3100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Chris M. writes: Ahh, a new year and a renewed commitment to a healthier lifestyle.  Within the last six months I've adopted a new diet, become a regular at the local organic markets and possess a calendar full of hiking and walking trails.  Hell, I've got a…

Casa Del Sol Tanning Club

4550 Montgomery Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

alexis g. writes: This is a huge tanning salon with several types of beds offered at reasonable prices. I've never had to wait long for a bed, and they are high quality with good fans (I tend to get so hot). I know tanning isn't everyone's thing, but please refrain…

True Value Hardware On 17th

1623 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

MiRIAM w. writes: Essential Cedar Hang-Up -with Lavender, $4.29

Cedar Moth Balls with Lavender, $4.29

Not having to venture outside the District (or even my own neighborhood) to get something to to repel moths from our fine woolens: PRICELESS

Euro Market

2201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: This European Deli that sits on the corner of Wilson and Veitch sells wines that hail from all over the world, European snacks, coffee, ice cream (used to be gelatto which was always icey; thankfully they have since switched to Breyers), breakfast…

Cosmo Tots

279 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: On my nightly walk I pass by this store and nary give it a second glance. I'm guessing this is because I don't have any kids. I used to buy LOTS of clothes, toys, etc for friends with new babies, but luckily this has died down some recently.

Today…

Angel Nails

8775 Cloudleap Ct
Columbia, MD 21045

Aisha K. writes: I LOVE this place. The prices are really good and the people are so friendly. It is hard to find a nail salon that has good friendly workers who speak good English. They also do an excellent job on my nails. The manager, Lee,  is really nice. I met…

Cafe La Ruche
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1039 31st St.
Washington, DC 20007

Andrew K. writes: This is a really cute little place, which made me feel like I was whisked away to the French countryside. My crab quiche came highly recommended and was superbly delicious with a deep swiss flavor -- albeit highly decadent. The side salad it came…

Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Research Library
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1703 32nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20050

Selby J. writes: So I walk into one of the rooms quietly talking to myself.  Next thing I know my voice is being amplified directly from above me.  The ceiling was concave like a speaker.  The architect, Johnson, was a genius.  The docents couldn't explain it.

The…

Piney Branch Sunoco

8225 Piney Branch Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Rob M. writes: Yes, five stars.  I have been taking my cars to this station for years and have tremendous faith in them.  It's nice to have piece of mind when it comes to car care - if you're not handy yourself - and you will with PB Sunoco.  A guy named Benny ran…

Mamma Lucia Italian Eatery

9650 Main St # 47
Fairfax, VA 22031

Lorenzo M. writes: This is the one restaurant I really miss from the suburbs of Fairfax. The pizza here is amazing, and you used to be able to get two large cheeses for $14. I think it's now up to $18, but it's still a steal. The sauce is light-years from any chain's,…

Booeymonger Restaurant

4600 E West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814

Alicia G. writes: Bored of my usual lunch rotation spots, I walked a little further up Wisconsin and around the corner to Booeymonger's yesterday. I am a fairly frequent patron of the Booeymonger's in Friendship Heights but this was my first visit to the one in…

Aveda Jouvence Lifestyle Salons

1101 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Jane S. writes: I've been getting my hair cut and (sometimes) colored here for a couple of years.  It's not cheap, but I get an excellent cut and color, and my stylist is very friendly.  I've also gotten a couple of other services--pedicure, facial--and was pleased.…

Crystal City Sports Pub

529 23rd Street South
Arlington, VA 22202

brad j. writes: I hate planning office parties, but every once in a while, it is so clearly my responsibility, that I can't gripe my way out of it...  Now I have an ace in the hole.

First off, the Crystal City Sports Pub has about a hundred flat screen tv's, three…

Hall of the States

444 N Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001

joz joz j. writes: Location, location, location is really what this facility has going for it.

The Hall of the States is a facility run by the State Services Organization (SSO).  The Hall is mostly office space, but also has meeting facilities and is sometimes used as a…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2101 P St. NW
at 21st
Washington, DC 20037

Larry G. writes: I like this particular location.  I guess it's because I host the monthly Deaf GLBT coffee social there.  Plus, it's close to bars nearby that people can go afterwards.

Anyways, I'm not a coffee drinker. However, I do love some of their drinks there.…

Dr. Dina Rosa

2750 Prosperity Ave
Ste 550
Fairfax, VA 22301

lu d. writes: I train for ultramarathons, and my back is constantly in need of work. Dr. Dina Rosa was able to immediately assess my critical tension points. No "frou-frou" or wasted time, Dr. Rosa got right to it.

During my initial assessment, she had the…

J & B Restaurant Equipment & Supplies

12141 Nebel St
Rockville, MD 20852

Jed S. writes: If you need to buy pots, pans, utensils, plates, kitchen gadgets, aprons, or anything of that nature, this is the place to go. The pricing is better for better quality then what you'd find in Linens 'N' Things etc., and it is far, far better then you…

Painting Classes - Dana Ellyn

916 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

jenn h. writes: This is kind of a "secret" I almost want to keep to myself, but I can't help but open this big Yelping mouth o mine.  I'm getting ready to go to my third painting class at Dana Ellyn's studio, and it's making me absolutely giddy!

Dana (pronounced…

BJ Pumpernickels

18169 Town Center Dr
Olney, MD 20832

John R. writes: THE place to go for comfort foods.  Probably the largest menu in Olney, filled with classic americana.  Enormous fish and chips plate, generous fried chicken platter, delicious meat loaf, eggplant parma, chopped steak.  They even have tongue sandwich…

One Spirit Martial Arts

295 Sunset Park Dr
Herndon, VA 20170

Maureen K. writes: I just took a Muay Thai class and it really kicks your butt. The studio is small but for about $99 a month for up to 4 class every week (tues,thrus, fri, sun), it's not bad. We came in a group of 7 so we can ask for a bigger discount. And the first 2…

Second Story Books & Antiques

4836 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Seth W. writes: Second Story Books of Bethesda, unfortunately, has suffered from the same slowdown in walk-in traffic and non-online used book sales as most other second hand book stores, and has thus closed there doors for good.  That is not to say that Second…

Friends of the Library

11701 Georgia Ave
Rockville, MD 20850

John R. writes: This location in wheaton is one of the best used book treasure troves in all of DC/Baltimore.  Located in the basement of the Wheaton Library, it's a collection of all the retired library books and VERY generous donations from all of Montgomery…

Friends of the Library

4886 Boiling Brook Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20852

John R. writes: http://www.folmc.org

My second stop on a book hunting weekend, not as full as the weaton location, but very nicely organized and has a very substantial selection of fiction books - especially hardbacks.

Bikram Yoga Rockville

10062 Darnestown Rd
Rockville, MD 20850

Katie T. writes: It's in a strip mall, and people walking will sometimes peer in the window and watch the class--but you'll be too distracted to care. The room is hot, and the yoga is intense. It's great.

Classes are always the same, and you can buy them one by one…

El Golfo

8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Katie T. writes: Oddly placed right next to El Gavilan, a very similar restaurant, El Golfo is my pick of the two. Spacious, friendly, with standard Tex-Mex options for the unadventurous and interesting Salvadorean choices for everyone else. Not that the Tex-Mex is…

M Street Bar & Grill

2033 M Street, NW
St. Gregory Hotel
Washington, DC 20036

Jason C. writes: *3.5 stars*

I have Hudson and Stef W. to thank for finding out about this place. You see, I was meeting Stef for lunch a few weeks back when she suggested we go to Hudson. When Stef gave the door to Hudson the ol' college try and discovered it was…

Designer Carpet

259 Sunset Park Dr
Herndon, VA 20170

David W. writes: I am still in shock from the high level of service we got here. After emptying the living room and dining room of furniture to repaint, I decided on a whim to rip out the carpet and install wood floors before moving all the furniture back in. Went in…

Federal Triangle Metro
Neighborhood: Federal Triangle

302 12th St., NW
Washington, DC 20050

David W. writes: This is a convenient metro stop for getting to the Reagan Building, Pennsylvania Avenue and the Smithsonian. The walk out of the station is not that long, emptying into the courtyard of the Reagan Building. A couple of decent lunch places are by the…

Ballston Metro

4230 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22216

Jason C. writes: Okay, so the only reason I'm really reviewing this is because I live roughly between the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro stations, so clearly I have a choice as to where I want to go. I'm also writing this because I'm sure at least some of you…

Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant Tammy Yi

11 Turnham Lane
North Potomac, MD 20878

jenn h. writes: I wouldn't have thought of trying their Microdermabrasion if Tammy didn't suggest it.  My face was instantly as soft as a baby's butt!  I didn't think I'd ever actually want a butt face, but it's a good thing in this case.  Just don't try to diaper…

Viet House

6226 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22303

Timothy W. writes: It's difficult to compare this chain-ish restaurant to the typical mom-and-pop NoVa pho spot.  You cannot come into this place with any preconceived notions that what you are getting is truly authentic or special in any way.  For that, make the drive…

Video Game Voters Network

Washington, DC 20050

andrew m. writes: the grassroots network for the video game enthusiasts where gamers can register to vote, get educated, and unite against legislation that is fundamentally unconstitutional.

video games are a protected form of speech under the first amendment of the…

Dr. Andrew Goldstein
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

908 New Hampshire Avenue, NW #200
Washington, DC 20037

michelle L. writes: This review previously contained far too much information.  If you're interested, pm me and I'll send it to you.

Paper Moon
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1073 31st St NW
Washington, DC 20007

alexis g. writes: Paper Moon is an Italian restaurant on that cute little side street in Georgetown. I love how they open the huge front windows during the warmer months, and you can eat along the front of the building. The inside is huge and sleekly-designed, and is…

Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Lynn S. writes: This November smoking ceases at Georgetown Hospital.  Perfect irony: They had a big sandwich billboard sign out front announcing the deadline and would you believe, consistent with life's irony, or a cheesy SNL skit, someone in scrubs was sitting…

Listrani's Restaurant & Bar

2317 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: Neighbors of mine have consistently maintained that the pizza at Listrani's is better than the Italian Store, and since I am their stalwart supporter, I decided I had to try for myself. I tried the Margherita, the individual size (8") for $7.99. The…

Edge Yoga

2440 Wilson Blvd
Suite 201
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: If you are driving too quickly you may not notice this yoga studio on the second floor of another business (a bartending school). Specializing in Vinyasa Flow, Anusara & Integral yoga styles, the yoga class I took here, instructed by Mark, kicked my…