DC Circulator

Washington, DC 20050

Xi W. writes: The DC Circulator is fantastic!  And one of most underutilized form of public transportation in DC.  When I rode it, there were 3 other people on the bus, 2 of which were tourists.

The bus is super nice (low floors, wide aisles, big view windows),…

17th street café
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1513 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

angela n. writes: Formerly the CyberStop Cafe, this cafe/bar/lounge/restauran t now has a sleek modern look, totally rad 80s videos (Duran Duran, Night Ranger, Tina Turner!), interesting wall art, and comfy seating upstairs (though my 9-month pregnant friend noticed…

Marble Slab Creamery

510 Main St
Kentlands
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Shawn H. writes: First I thought I liked Cold Stone. I do, but then I started liking Maggie Moo's. Then I tried Marble Slab. I'm now a card carrying, mildly obsessed, junkie for the "experience" these guys bring when I walk through the door.  And I've already…

Brookside Gardens

1800 Glenallan Ave
Wheaton, MD 20902

Miss caroline F. writes: Brookside Gardens is an oasis. Located off of Georgia Avenue in Wheaton/Glenmont, MD it is really beautiful. There is a garden that has a fountain that is so relaxing you can walk around and veg out. During December- around the Holidays- they have a…

Annie Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3064 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Kathleen M. writes: On my never ending quest for a decent nail salon in DC, I stopped in to Annie's while playing hooky from work (that doctor's appointment in Maryland was really necessary!).

Annie's is upstairs in a prime location on M Street, which I figured would…

SweetGreen
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3333 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

MiRIAM w. writes: Sweetgreen was the recipient of the International Interior Design Association's (IIDA) Smart Environments Award this year. That alone was reason enough for the architects I had in tow to join me on a visit to this tiny green Georgetown spot (my…

La Brasa Rotisserie

12401 Parklawn Dr
Rockville, MD 20852

Elizabeth W. writes: I work nearby La Brasa and it is my favorite lunch place, and take-out dinner place!  The dining room is smallish, and if you come at around noon, it's packed.  No wonder, the food is very reasonable priced and delicious.  I try to get something…

Juice Zone

1921 Eye St NW
Unit 101
Washington, DC 20006

Jess K. writes: I love smoothies so this might bias me towards Juice Zone. Deeelicious. I have gone back here every day for "lunch" since the smoothies are filling enough to qualify as such. I prefer things that are more banana oriented than mango-pineapple…

Pho Royal

46839 Maple Leaf Pl
Sterling, VA 20166

Jalon Z. writes: Pho Royal is hidden on top of a hill overlooking Route 7 in Sterling and boasts the best Pho in the Dulles/Sterling area.

Sysadmins universally worship the Pho goodness and we have ranged all over the Dulles area in search of the ultimate Pho. I was…

Sur La Table

1101 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Deva J. writes: This is definitely one of the best kitchen stores I've ever visited. Their prices aren't too bad and they have a great selection of stuff. I just have a few issues: I've NEVER been greeted by the staff (it's a small store) which kinda bothers me,…

Fair Oaks Mall

11750 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, VA 22033

Mae S. writes: Huge: yes. But it has the downside of most big malls all over the US: it's almost 100% chain stores. So most of my shopping had to be done in stores whose merchandise I could get at most other malls. I got over it and bought a bunch of stuff.

I was…

Thai Towne

328 Elden St
Herndon, VA 22092

Nicole L. writes: I agree with my boyfriend, food is really awesome at Thai Towne. It's one of our fav carry out place. Their appetizers, curries and noodles are top notch thai food. They also don't kid when you ask for spiciness in your food, we often have it so…

American Red Cross National Headquarters
Neighborhood: Shaw

2025 East Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Nancy K. writes: Today is the anniversary of the founding of the American Red Cross.  We are a better society because the Red Cross exists.  Thank You for all that you do.  

Clara Barton and a circle of acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C.…

Maryland Food Collective

University of Maryland--College Park
Stamp Student Union
College Park, MD 20742

Molly R. writes: I'm giving this 4 stars because it's pretty much the only place on campus that has much food worth eating. I do have some issues with it though.

Pros:
-Lots of vegetarian/vegan options.
-They have really cheap, yummy sandwiches with really good baba…

Dr. Daniel Ein, MD

2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20037

Laura C. writes: Although Larry G. says they make sure you don't feel tortured like a caught spy, I think it depends on how allergic you are and to how many things!  I am so allergic, the tiny amount of allergen multiplied by 30 or so was excruciating... but it's not…

Ian H. Beiser, DPM

1145 19th St NW
Ste 203
Washington, DC 20036

Larry G. writes: There was an episode, awhile back, involving a heel spur.  A heel spur hurts like hell!

So, I was referred to Dr. Ian Beiser.  Dr. Beiser is a wonderful podiatrist.  He was professional who didn't waste your time by suggesting whatever products he…

Glen Echo Park Partnership Arts & Culture

7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812

reuben j. writes: I remember this place when it was an amusement park. It wasn't desegregated until 1961. Though I was young, I have some funky memories of the place. So why four stars?  Well, I sometimes head out there just to chill. Ride the merry go round.. (yes,…

Capitol City Brewing Company

2 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001

Kate B. writes: Capitol City Brewing produces some tasty, session beers. Honestly, they don't hold a candle to the offerings of Brooklyn Brewery or Six Point, but they're a fine beverage after a long train ride.

Capitol City is located at the front of the US Postal…

Goodwill Industries

10 S Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204

Kathleen M. writes: It's Halloween 2006. I'm a little down because my party plans fell through, so I head to Goodwill because I'm broke and bored. I'm a little embarrassed to be doing "real" shopping with all of the people looking for costumes, but considering I…

Sala Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

2016 P St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Christine R. writes: Before heading to a surprise party in Georgetown last night and running a few errands in the city we still found ourselves with time to kill.  So what was there to do?  EAT! Even though I wasn't hungry I thought it would be a good way to kill some of…

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

2650 S Arlington Mill Dr
Arlington, VA 22206

Justin C. writes: These people rock.

The shelter is very well maintained, and run by some of the nicest people you could ever meet. All of the regular staff here seemed very knowledgeable and very caring not just of the animals the tend after but of the people who come…

NightFire Candles

Laurel, MD 20707

RAYCAL B. writes: Simply the best Candles you've ever smelled.
One Jar Candle will smell throughout the entire floor of your house.
Long Burning and Strong smelling.
Contact them for a sample scent.

WWW.NIGHTFIRECANDLES.COM

Irish Inn At Glen Echo

6119 Tulane Ave
Glen Echo, MD 20812

Cyrus N. writes: I just went to the Irish Inn for Mother's Day, and it was a surprisingly Irish time! The waiter was almost incomprehensibly Irish. He spoke in the sort of dull mumble one expects to hear at a bar in Ireland at 9am, and with the attitude to match! He…

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Neighborhood: West End

1221 22nd St
Washington, DC 20037

Erik M. writes: Having traveled a bunch over the years, I have become increasingly pessimistic about my car rental experiences.  Every once in a blue moon you'll get lucky, but normally there is some problem that makes the whole process take way longer than it needs…

What the two years old can do to you!

Washington, DC 56901

Lydia P. writes: What the 2 year old can do to you?
You'll be amazed!

Tashe is her name.
She is two years old.
She is cute, funny and can be sweet if she want to.

But please, don't underestimate her age!
Don't be fooled by her cute baby looks!
Even tho she is only two years…

Dr. Nina Selvaggi

General Internal Medicine Group, P.C.
3022 Williams Drive, Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22031

Lynn S. writes: A friend of mine was having problems which were difficult to diagnose and she was getting more and more frustrated about her health.  It was Dr. Selvaggi who traced the problems to a thyroid imbalance.  My friend today is feeling wonderfully better…

Meat Market Gallery
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1636 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: Usually you can tell a bunch about about a gallery by its name - sometimes the name is the owner's name(s) or is reflective of what type of art is displayed there. So, with the Meat Market, I had no idea what to expect.

This new gallery opened last…

Horace & Dickie's Seafood Carryout
Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

809 12th St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Justin S. writes: Horace & Dickie's must be the best dive in DC.  They're open late. Eating on the curb is totally normal. The food is cheap, good, plentiful, and heart attack inducing.  Frankly, they might be the best greasy spoon in the country.  They're definitely…

Hechts

5701 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22304

Cecilia G. writes: Ok, I just feel that I need to get this out there:

In the dinnerware department (?) on the 1st level of Macy's (formerly Hecht's) here, there is some serious good customer service going on. I went in to buy some Lenox plates, but they didn't have as…

American Ballet Theatre

at the Kennedy Center
Washington, DC 56901

Lydia P. writes: Marvelous!
Last night I went to see the American Ballet Theatre performance inside the lovely Opera House at the Kennedy center.

The production was amazingly well done, from the music orchestra to the ballet, act and the dances and the whole…

Collins Hospital For Animals
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1808 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Nils J. writes: When I got my kittens, over two years ago, I delayed for weeks taking them to the vet and getting them spayed and neutered.  I was not looking forward to going to a vet, given that my previous experiences had usually involved putting childhood pets…

Worldgate Athletic Club

13037 Worldgate Dr
Herndon, VA 20170

Yan M. writes: Beautiful and spacious facility of a health club, even being there, you are motivated to work out! :) The building is tremendous with running tracks encircling the faciilty and ample racquetball courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and these…

Xm Satellite Radio

1500 Eckington Pl NE
Washington, DC 20002

Steve G. writes: XM's satellites are named "Rock" and "Roll"
Beaming down music to fill your soul.
The next new pair is "Rhythm" and "Blues"
with all the same listings from which to choose.
I love the Fungus on 53,
all the punk mom can't stand while dad wants to flee!…

Arlington Arts Center

3550 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22204

Gayle G. writes: I'm so glad that this art and cultural center re-opened last month. It is a neat place to see work from Virginia based artists (and some from DC and Maryland, too).

The Arlington Arts Center offers local painters/sculptors, pottery peeps and drawers…

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria

6525 Frontier Dr
Springfield, VA 22150

Jay A. writes: It feels funny rating a restaurant that I currently work at, but I have to say that thier food is great.

I am a server at Bertucci's in Springfield (for 2 years now), and I was a frequent customer to this restaurant before I even began working here.…

Artmosphere Digital Cafe

3311 Rhode Island Ave
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712

marsha s. writes: Artmosphere is a beautiful addition to the Mt Rainier community. It's located in the MRAL, Mt.Rainier Artist Loft building, right on the Mt. Rainier circle. Dyrell and Andaiye have done a first class job with the decor. It is very cozy and they…

The Sugar Cube

210 N Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Kori K. writes: Everyone has that one candy that plays on your Ratatouille moment which instantly transports you back to childhood, well mine isn't something you can find at any local grocery store, and for the most part, or  at very many candy stores.

Every time I…

Marilyn Monroe Statue

2030 M St NW
David Greggory Hotel
Washington, DC 20036

Lydia P. writes: Do you want to see Marilyn Monroe with her sexy flowing dress?
Come to the David Greggory Hotel Lobby and you will see this legendary sex icon statue smiling at you!

Even I take a picture with her too!
Since she is no longer in this world, her beautiful…

Sips Coffee
Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

4418 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Andrew S. writes: This new little coffee stop is just terrific.  They don't over laden your espresso drinks with foam or milk (like other large conglomerates), and have a friendly atmosphere with good music in the background.  They are co-located with the Zips…