Soul Vegetarian's Exodus

2606 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Gening L. writes: I agree with Alexis - this isn't a first date kind of place... or any date for that matter.  But if you have veggie friends in town and you want to show off some dc vegetarian food, then this is a place you can go. It's kind of off from the metro -…

Wet

52 L St SE
#56
Washington, DC 20003

Michael H. writes: Wet, a longstanding gay-oriented strip club, is now closed because of the Stadium boondoggle. $611 million and counting. There's your 10% restaurant tax at work.

An old roommate would regularly attend amateur night, perform, and walk away with $200…

Wild Women Wear Red
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1512 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Maria M. writes: "Funky functional footwear"

I couldn't help but stop here on my walk from Ben's Chili Bowl to the Dupont Circle metro.  Due to my impeccable timing, I arrived just as most of the shoes were 40% off.  Yes, shoes.....40% OFF.  So I went and bought two…

Legg Mason Tennis Classic

16th and Kennedy Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20011

Brendan D. writes: The Legg Mason is a great tournament for a number of reasons.  I have gone pretty much every year for the last 7 or so, and have always had a blast.

Some reasons why it is such a great event:

1) The field.  Legg Mason is smart to schedule itself a week…

Cafe Wilson

3033 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

alexis g. writes: This is a great deli in a convenient location near the Clarendon metro station. It used to be called "Big Belly Deli," and I don't think the menu has changed since the name did. They have an entire vegan menu, include delicious vegan treats like…

Rabieng Thai Restaurant

5892 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041

sarah beth S. writes: Best thai food I've ever had. The complexities of the flavors here..."profound" as that gaudy guy on Iron Chef would say. I know duangrat's is more popular, but try this place. It's smaller, more subtle, but very elegant. They share almost the exact…

Pizza Bolis
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

417 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

tony g. writes: I was just thinking about this place this morning. I also just realized that already wrote a review on it awhile back. One fond memory I have is all the old pizza boxes my roommate and I had in our kitchen. That was awesome!

I might go to Washington…

Ram's Head Tavern

8600 Foundry St
Ste 2065
Savage, MD 20763

cindi n. writes: had drinks here about 2 years ago.  don't remember what we ate but do remember its the coolest place i've been to near laurel, md. (cause not a lot of "cool" places to chill in laurel) to have drinks & lounge on a summer day out in the back outdoor…

Commonwealth

1781 Florida Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

MiRIAM w. writes: On your way to and from dosing yourself with icy treats at Rita's (Slenderita, anyone?) stop into this streetwear boutique to browse the Biollionaire Boys Club tees, 10 Deep hoodies and Hellz Bellz jeans.

The women's selection is anemic but hip boys…

Sweetwater Tavern

14250 Sweetwater Ln
Centreville, VA 20121

chris s. writes: I go here almost every Friday.  

PROs
Their brews are excellent
food is awesome
great service and great atmosphere
great bread
great outdoor area and outdoor bar
Great indoor bar,  really fun girls in there, the guys bar tenders are kinda cold but who…

Top Thai Restaurant

523 23rd St S
Arlington, VA 22202

Michelle P. writes: They got it right when they named this place Top Thai.  I feel like its a best thai restaurant in the area.  I think what makes me love this place the most is the fact that i feel like i'm sitting in someones dining room while their grandma makes me…

Red Onion Records & Books
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1901 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Nadia g. writes: This place is in total hiding and appears at first glance to be an extension of the dry cleaning place it shares its first entrance with. despite all that, this place is a total find through and through. its like being invited to a new friend's house…

The Bagel Cafe

300 Elden St
Herndon, VA 20170

Alli H. writes: I like some bagel with my cream cheese.  This is my favorite choice for fantastic flavor when it comes to the cream cheese (and bagel).

I've lived all over the DC area, and I've always, in one way or another, gauged how much I liked it by how far away…

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Bacon Drive and Constitution Ave
National Mall
Washington, DC 20050

Ed to the M. writes: As I walked along the sunken earth along Maya Lin's unprecedentedly modern cold black somber and ultimately sensitive wall of death, I instinctively called Maria D.

Grand Central
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2447 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Haiku review guy .. writes: Dark, grimy dance floor
Cheap booze, hip hop, pretty girls
Regular for life

The Jam Cellar
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

2437 15th ST NW
The Josephine Butler Parks Center
Washington, DC 20009

Andy R. writes: Jam Cellar is where I dance every Tuesday.  I also help run it and spend way too many of my waking ours doing stuff for it.

Jam Cellar is where I see all my friends weekly and sweat all over them.

It's the best swing dance venue you'll ever see and I'm…

Vapiano

4401 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203

Nicole P. writes: I love this place.  From the European-style seating, to the modern decor and lounge, Vapianos has a cool vibe.  The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente, and is absolutely fresh -- they make the pasta onsite.  I had what was supposed to be a spicy…

Footsteps of Reston

11160-H South Lakes Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Dr. Snarkenstein Y. writes: Footsteps is great because of the people that work there. I have bought a couple of pairs of shoes at Footsteps. Each time, I am asked a few questions before they provide recommendations. I have heard others say that they have taken them outside and…

Marimekko

8519 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

PC W. writes: I have been a huge fan of Marimekko for years so I was over the moon when they opened up this store in Silver Spring back in May.  I sleep every night under their classic Unikko (big blue flowers) pattern comforter and I'm so glad they still stock…

Noodles & Company

1201 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Tracy W. writes: I'm hottttt! There is "NO" Noodles & Company here in Atlanta, GA no where! This boils my fire! I'm in the mood for some wheat noodles with veggie's...however; to be disappointed....just left the Noodles site because I was thinking about going here…

La Tolteca

5614 Ox Rd
Fairfax, VA 22039

Gayle G. writes: This place is set in a little shopping center, and is pretty much a hole in the wall. When you walk in, there is a bar to the left and an aquarium (random?!) to the right.

We stopped in for lunch on the way back from a doctor's appointment. There…

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

1918 18th St NW Ste 4
Washington, DC 20009

alexis g. writes: This is a throwback coffeehouse, complete with kitschy furniture and abstract paintings for sale hung on the walls. They have an awesome selection of cakes and pastries, and also vegan cookies. I don't believe any of their pastries are vegan though,…

Pulp on the Hill
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

303 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Rachel S. writes: This store is wonderful.  That is pretty much all I can say.  It's also dangerous, because every time I go inside I seem to buy something.  Pulp has one of the best card selections in the city.  Unlike normal card stores, Pulp's cards are smart and…

Earth Treks

725 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Michele D. writes: Awesome, awesome, awesome!

My climbing partner and I were able to take advantage of a phenomenal special ET offered:  buy one, get one free.  I'll review the classes we took, then review the gym itself.

1st course was Intro to Climbing:  this was…

Safeway Food & Drug

5821 Crossroads Center Way
Falls Church, VA 22041

Armstrong B. writes: This is not only the biggest Safeway I've been to but the best in the area. It's a fully loaded Safeway with the following departments: Deli, Bakery, Pharmacy, Starbucks, Floral, Dry Clean, Liquor, Produce, SunTrust Bank, Photo. They have one of the…

Rosa Mexicano
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

575 7th Street
Washington, DC 20004

Evan C. writes: Let me start off by saying that reading reviews about a restaurant either negative or positive is already a bad way to start off your experience, its like going to see a summer movie that's been hyped up so much over the last three months that when…

London Bob Hair Design

415 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

diane b. writes: Karen Walker @ The London Bob is consistently the most talented hair stylist !   I have been with Karen for over two years.   Not only is she intelligent and personable,  but she takes her work seriously.  I always get compliments on my hair cut and…

Merkado
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1443 P St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Beth L. writes: Two words: Happy Hour.  4 to 7pm every day of the week.  The appetizers (faves include the shrimp ajillo, spinach/goat cheese quesadilla, grilled lemon beef) and nachos (all are delicious and HUGE) are half-price, making them super inexpensive.  The…

Picnic

1901 L St NW
Washington, DC 20036

alexis g. writes: After reading about Picnic on Yelp, I had to check it out because I really like the idea of a place where you can buy food you would take on a picnic. The packed to-go meals include soups, a large selection of sandwiches, pizza, cookies and a good…

Logan Tavern
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1423 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: Rare is it for me not to order the the boneless southern fried chicken served with caramelized onion gravy and mashed potatoes and split it with my favorite Washingtonian. It's my go to, and it always delivers. Don't miss out on pairing it with sides…

Iron Bridge Wine Company

10435 Rte 108
Columbia, MD 21044

K Sera S. writes: Iron Bridge has a wonderful wine selection (by the glass and by the bottle, with a reasonable corking fee). They change up the offerings on the menu--food and wine--at least seasonally, which makes for a varied experience (in both the good and bad…

Wagonwork Collision Center

3406 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305

Aaron E. writes: If you have been in a car accident and your car is repairable, make this place your first stop for auto body repair.

Some people in the auto body industry recommended this shop to me after I got screwed by another auto body shop. They told me…

Rumba Cafe
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2443 18th St NW Ste 1
Washington, DC 20009

Mary Kay S. writes: It's been a long time since we last came to Rumba.  We used to come regularly -- maybe we should start doing that again.

I've known Rumba through several different owners, and my husband has known it even longer.  We're still friends with the original…

Kaz Sushi Bistro

1915 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Laila L. writes: I'm ashamed that tonight was my first night at Kaz.  I was going have my review read -- "holy #@#$@!!!! -- stop reading and eat here!"  Then you'd get why I had no words.
Everything I put in my mouth tasted like heavy whipping cream must to kittens.  …

Busara Thai Restaurant and Lounge

11964 Market Street
Reston, VA 20190

Rhonda W. writes: A great place for dinner. They lunch and dinner menus are different and we only like the dinners here.
If you have never tried thai iced tea this is the place to try it. It is a surprising treat. We've had just about everything on the menu and…

Chinatown Garden
Neighborhood: Chinatown

618 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Brian S. writes: Great authentic Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. Both trips here were at prime-time lunch rush, and the service was still quick. Their fake meat is very convincing, which can a bad thing actually. For vegetarians who haven't had meat…

Faccia Luna

823 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Keri M. writes: Thin crust gourmet pizza that meets the standard.  Lots of options for toppings.  I like pizza to have a liberal amount of tomato sauce and this place provides that.

Two of us split a medium pizza, ate nothing else, and that filled us up.   I love…

Fratelli Restaurant

410 S. Van Dorn Street
Alexandria, VA 22304

Karen C. writes: I agree with the previous reviewer. The food at this place is premium.

The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. It's kind of bare bones with paintings that look like they came from starving artist sale.  But overlook that and you will enjoy your meal.…

Clyde's

11905 Market St
Reston, VA 20190

heynow g. writes: Male waiters here wore white, floor-length aprons. Women waiters also wore black baby dress smocks. All the waiters looked extremely tall and proud. I notice these kinds of things because places like Clyde's are not so much about the food as it is…