Sam & Harry's

1200 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Lydia P. writes: Sam and Harry's..
First time I mention this place in the front of my guy friend, he seems a bit surprise and ask me, who is this dudes?

No..no.. sweetie, it's not dudes, it's a restaurant!
Let's have dinner there!

I went to have dinner two years ago for…

Jackie's Restaurant

8081 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Ina K. writes: I wanted to write this review last night, but the Jackie-tini I had on an empty stomach required me to wait until today to collect my thoughtsicles :)

The Monday night cafe menu is enough to bring me back to this unique and spunky restaurant in…

Singh Thai

2311 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: This small neighborhood, family-run eatery is easily passed by (it's super tiny), but not to be passed up! It's dressed in blues, oranges and greens and has a comforting atmosphere. Despite the fact that it has about 30+ seats and like 2 bar stools,…

L'occitane Inc
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3106 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Vivian K. writes: ahem.. i thought i was going to do another "Ode" to l'occitane since you all loved the trader joe's review, and because after all the attention i received i almost let it get to my head..  you know... i got a lil' cocky about how funny i really am..…

Mount Vernon

3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22121

Jennifer S. writes: Opened to the public since as far back as 1858, George and Martha Washington's home is a MUST VISIT, despite the fact that there are visitor fees (I've become so spoiled by free museums in the area!). Mount Vernon offers a variety of special programs…

Giant Adirondack Chair

35th and Resevoir Roads, NW
Washington, DC 20007

alexis g. writes: I love the big green chair, which I heard was recently completely defaced with graffiti. I hope they have cleaned it up or are planning to do so. Since I used to live in Glover Park, I have hung out on the big green chair many, many times. It was…

Morrison House

116 S Alfred St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Meredith M. writes: Some enchanted evening....

It all got started with Club BV holding their wine tasting at the Morrison House.  I invited a friend to join me and he suggested that we have dinner there aprs tasting. The wine tasting was very nice, as usual. Club BV…

Emilio's Brick Oven Gourmet Pizza

22207 Shaw Rd
Sterling, VA 20166

Rebecca J. writes: Emilio's has awesome pizza!   Cooked to perfection!  I've only had their plain cheese but my sister loves the sausage pizza too.  I've never tried any of their sandwiches, subs or Italian entrees but I'm sure they are delicious too!  Friendly staff.…

DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival

Washington, DC 20050

Kelly C. writes: It's that time of the year again for the DC APA Film Festival. It's taking place all over DC at venues like Landmark E St. Cinema, GWU, Freer Gallery, Nat'l Museum of Women in the Arts, the Goethe, and AMC Loews on Wisconsin. The festival goes from…

Baguette Republic

1109 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046

Allan H. writes: This is a cute little bakery in Falls Church (across from the Giant Shopping Center).  Like Jennifer S said, it is pretty nondescript, so it is easy to miss, but it is worth the search.  The counter there is packed with delicious pastries, both sweet…

DC Area's Foodie Websites & E-newsletters

Washington, DC 20050

Jennifer S. writes: If you are into food & wine - here is a list of local websites that you should join the mailing lists for or just check out periodically. I'll add to this list as I think of others, but these are all good to start:

1.   www.goldstarevents.com…

Downtown Hot Dog Stands

1801 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Mike V. writes: God bless the hot dog carts of 18th Street and the beauty of market competition.

The first time i was in a rush, i walked up, asked for relish, onions, and mustard, grabbed my change and ran to my car.  With the $8 sandwich across the street (which…

Honest Tea

5019 Wilson Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814

Nancy K. writes: Great bottled tea -- just love them!  They use purified water and organic ingredients.  We purchased ours from Sunflower Market in Chicago (.50 for 16oz.)

Georgetown Billiards
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3251 Prospect St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Silvio D. writes: Often overlooked in the Georgetown area, this is a great place to hang out, have a few beers, and play pool, ping pong, or darts.  The place is huge and doesn't really draw a big crowd, but it's still a good time. They usually have daily drink…

Asian Grill

6228 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152

Wendy G. writes: A remodled version of it's former self. For those that might remember, it was called Fantasy Garden. It used to have a pretty typical Chinese resturant interior. Now, they've revamped and made the place look a bit more upscale. Not in a bad way…

Robeks Fruit Smoothies
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4323 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

alexis g. writes: Robeks has a healthy, varied selection of smoothies and juices. They seem to be springing up all over the place around D.C. This one is within walking distance from my house, in a convenient Tenleytown location. There are more than two dozen options…

Corner Bakery
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5333 Wisconsin Ave NW # 2
Washington, DC 20015

Alexa B. writes: The Baked French Toast that Corner Bakery (inside Maggiano's) serves up is absolutely one of my  favorite foods in the whole wide world...  I've never had anything like it anywhere else, so to me it's an original.  If you know better, feel free to…

Rodman's Discount Gourmet & Wine
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5100 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

MiRIAM w. writes: Rodman's had me at the cornichons. I first tried these tiny, tart pickles at a dinner party in Capitol Hill. When I asked the host where he got the cornichons he said "Rodman's." I knew then and there that I had to get to Rodman's at once.

A few…

Hard Times Cafe

428 Elden St
Herndon, VA 20170

Coco C. writes: Reston-Herndon can get boring at times.  When you don't feel like driving into DC - NoVA offers the same thing every day.  There's the pool, the zoo, and Tysons.  Mix it up a little bit?  Sure!

Free pool during the days!  8 dollar minimum purchase!…

Krispy Kreme Donuts
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1350 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Libby F. writes: Damn you "Hot Now" sign!  I was just about to head down the metro escalator, back to my suburban dwelling when your shining neon light caught my eye.

Even with a belly full of tastysweet frozen yogurt, I couldn't resist a warm, glazed raspberry-filled…

Bank of America

600 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

John H. writes: Great personal service!  Everyone here is pleasant and helpful.  It really does feel like a small town bank but with big bank services.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

14421 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Chantilly Crossing Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20151

Betty M. writes: I went to Five Guys today with the husband and the rest of the office gang. As we ate our food, I heard Bananarama's "Venus" playing on the overhead speakers and this version of the song popped in my head:

"Burger on the mountain top,
Grilling on an…

Layalina Restaurant

5216 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205

Nicole P. writes: I heard this place was great (and that the Lebanese royal family--I think--eats here), but I had my doubts: from the outside it looks like it was previously a Kwik-E-Mart. Due to a misunderstanding with a friend, we ended up here for dinner instead…

Clemyjontri Park

6319 Georgetown Pike
Mclean, VA 22107

Rowena E. writes: New Fairfax County playground park located off of Georgetown Pike. The great thing about this playground is that it's fully accessible for ALL children to play together - those with and without disabilities. The playground has several different…

Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

419 8th ST SE
Washington, DC 20003

Nicole F. writes: Just ate the lunch buffet here.  It was delicious.  Yes, the food isn't terribly spicy but it was quite good.  Good value too.

Ronald Reagan Building
Neighborhood: Federal Triangle

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 500
Washington, DC 20004

Ben P. writes: I can all but guaranty you that this will be the only time I will attach a 5-star review to the name Ronald Reagan.  With that caveat....

Wifey and I spent last weekend in D.C. on an almost-all-expenses-paid firm gala (as in, the firm won't comp me my…

Bangkok 54

2927 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204

MiRIAM w. writes: Ready to whip up your first Massaman curry, Pad See Ew or Tom yum goong? Perhaps you're not the cooking type but would love some freshly prepared mango and sticky rice or banana fritters to go? Maybe you're throwing a party that wouldn't be complete…

Bastille

1201 N Royal St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Aaron A. writes: I'm going to part with the pack singing this places praises and give a more honest assessment.  First of all, it's in a pre-fab, industrial-looking place, with cruddy power lines gracing the patio.  We went here for dinner before a show at the…

Cirque Du Soleil

1300 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20050

Lydia P. writes: Corteo~Cirque Du Soleil

Glorious performance! Two thumbs up! Awesome!
Splendid, amazing, magnificent and remarkable performance! Definitely worth to see!

Usually, I have to fly to Las Vegas for Cirque du Soleil Show.
I feel so lucky this year, after…

Terra
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1706 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20050

Gayle G. writes: I'm in trouble due to the wall o' baby socks. My son loses a sock every five minutes so I am on a constant mission to replace the missing footwear.

The inside of the store is really cool. It is clear from the items on display are for sale, but there…

Afghan Grill
Neighborhood: Woodley Park

2309 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Gayle G. writes: This is a great place to stop if you are walking over the bridge from the Woodley Park metro or from the zoo neighborhood on over to Adam's Morgan. It is upstairs, so a bit tricky to find. Look for the sign!

My faves here are the chicken kabobs and…

De Vinos

2001 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Laura T. writes: Set the scene: me staring blankly at bottles of beer glowing in the fluorescence of the bank of refrigerators.

Patient salesguy: Can I help you with something? Do you have any questions?
Me: Umm....not any questions that would be, uh, not general and…

Fu Shing Cafe

576 N Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Neal E. writes: This started out to be a somewhat weird dining experience - I was craving something Asian - and saw this place very close to my hotel - so I opted to check it out.

The weirdness begins when I am seated. The waiter hands me a menu and an index card and…

Jolt 'N Bolt Coffee & Tea House
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1918 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: If you can 1. get past the corny name (which actually describes this coffee place really well) and 2. find it because Jolt is in an old row house...this is a great spot to get a caffeine fix. No attitude and pretense- just get yer coffee and perhaps…

Kiehl's
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3110 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Sam R. writes: I've been here to (ahem) check out the manly Harley they have sitting on the sales floor. In all seriousness, I've been coerced into shopping here several times ... it has some mystical power that seems to draw da women in from off of M street as you…

Eclectic Nature

1503 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Courtney R. writes: I'm into this place! I usually do a speed-browse when I'm waiting on my order from Al's, which was the case today.

Fluffy was in full effect dozing on the couch. They've got about five or six rooms, each sort of themed, but all rammed with various…

Halloween High Heel Drag Race
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1519 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

angela n. writes: This ridonkulously fun drag race is held annually the Tuesday before Halloween, on 17th Street NW, between Church and R Streets.  

The 2006 race featured drag queen versions of Britney (accidentally dropping her infant (doll), with K-Fed in tow),…

Target

12000 Cherry Hill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20993

Vivian K. writes: when we all say that we don't shop at places like target and walmart, it's all a lie..  everyone shops here.. you might not like their clothes or shoes, but when it comes down to the one stop shop for everything you need, you go to target...…

Mate

3101 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

Cynthia R. writes: We went to Mate for a Pecha-Kucha event, in which Paul and I were featured artists.

My Dad, husband and I arrived early to snag a a few seats in the front and were greeted by the a young woman who was quite possibly one of the most beautiful creatures…