Teal Center For Therapeutic Bodywork

4001 9th St N Apt 230
Arlington, VA 22203

Jane S. writes: This place changed my life--seriously!  I had been seeing one of the therapists for massage when she recommended I try acupuncture to treat some symptoms I'd been having for several years.  After about 6 visits, not only am I symptom free, but off…

The Pour House
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

319 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Craig R. writes: Last night was a fun night.  However, I'm finding it hard to dole out five stars to The Pour House.  My gut reaction was four so I'm going to stick with it.

Our waiter was pretty cool and attentive until later in the night when it got busy due to…

Skin Beauty Lounge
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

404 1/2 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Ann H. writes: I absolutely LOVE Skin Beauty Lounge! I have been getting waxed (eyebrows, bikini, and occasionally underarms) since I was in high school so I consider myself an expert on amazing waxing versus horrific waxing.  I have experienced both ends of the…

Sweet Ginger

120 Branch Rd SE
Vienna, VA 22180

Jeff W. writes: What's this?  The best sushi I've ever had is in Vienna??  Shocking I know, but of the 9 or 10 places I've had sushi (including San Francisco) I gotta say that the best I've had is at Sweet Ginger in Vienna.  Not only do they have great sushi but…

Red Hot & Blue

1600 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

Elaine M. writes: Hello, Southerners.  I come from a far away land that dismisses you all as revisionist Civil War historians who ill-advisedly live out successive summers in the most unbearable heat.  However, the land from which I hail is not familiar with your most…

Cone E Island

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006

alexis g. writes: I love this place because they always have a pretty good selection of ice cream -- including *soy* for the vegans out there. It's also great because of its close proximity to Tower Records. They only take cash and GWorld though, so come prepared.…

Market Lunch
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

225 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

alexis g. writes: Market Lunch is great for a quick meal of your favorite "comfort foods." Tucked in a corner of the Eastern Market, the Market Lunch isn't very glamorous, but that's part of its appeal. It's like an old-time food counter, complete with one VERY long…

Two Quail Restaurant
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

320 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Aaron A. writes: Two Quail is one of my favorite restaurants on the Hill.  The shabby-chic decor works in this old row house,  which is ends up being a cross between grandma's house and Delmonicos (from Hello, Dolly!).  Each table and chairs set is unique, and your…

Arrowine

4508 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207

Jennifer S. writes: With more than 2,500 wines and a constantly evolving and vast selection of American artisanal brews, traditional English ales, Belgian/Trappist ales and much more --- you shouldn't have a problem finding the perfect beverage. I personally also enjoy…

Colorado Kitchen
Neighborhood: Brightwood

5515 Colorado Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011

Jennifer K. writes: Truly a find.  I love everything about CK.  Cheese grits.  Cute kitschy decor.  Doughnuts.  Amazingly flavorful pork sausage. Watching the owner-chef's two daughters grow through the years.  Well-conceived dinner entrees that are often "down home"…

The Raven Grill
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3125 Mt Pleasant Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010

Eric C. writes: Perhaps DC's only real dive bar.

Las Placitas
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

517 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Laura V. writes: ***3.5 Stars***

Stop number two on Mary Kay and Laura's South of the Border Queso (or Guacamole) Comparison, Culinary Discovery Tour and Gastronomic Extravaganza.  I was excited to try this place out and little did I know it sat in my own back yard…

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa

1101 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22022

Aisha M. writes: Yesterday I had an experience that is very fitting of my 100th Review. Friday as I sat at my desk, I decided that I really needed some pampering over the weekend. I looked up some reviews and decided that I would try this location of the Red Door…

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

2055 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

PC W. writes: Alliteration AND a tongue twister?  Brooklyn Bagel Bakery is a linguistic gem and has excellent bagels to boot.  The bagels are large and crusty.  It's my place of choice for lox and cream cheese on a toasted plain bagel.  Scrumptious!

Cafe Divan
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1834 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

nurten a. writes: Atmospehere is super, especially in the evening, well designed.Food is classical turkish food and very close to the taste of food in Turkey, service is good and very attentive.Nice place in Georgetown.

Nana
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1528 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: I flove it. That's right-- I freakin love it.

If you are hitting Nana for the first time, take a tip from me. Head to the back room first. That's where the vintage stuff is. One of the great things about this store is the staff- they are friendly and…

Viridian
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1515 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

jaye f. writes: here's an airy little spot near 14th and P, sharing a gorgeous building with several art galleries, and featuring a rotating exhibition of contemporary art curated by one of the owners. a white linen tablecloth sort of place: high ceilings, huge…

The Bombay Club

815 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006

Aaron A. writes: Wow!  To date the best Indian food I've ever had.  I don't know if this is intentional or not, but I felt like was in India during British colonialism when I ate there.  This is a great place to introduce novices to the cuisine, because everything is…

Port City Java
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

701 North Carolina Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Cynthia R. writes: One Star for the super sweet counter girl who rang me up with a smile.
Two Stars for Supporting Local Artists...good on ya!
Three Stars for a lovely location that offers free WiFi, comfy seating and big windows.

But the coffee? I had to drink not one,…

Bed Bath & Beyond

709 7th St NW
Gallery Pl
Washington, DC 20001

Erin W. writes: A friend dragged me here much against my will because he needed shampoo. Apart from generally hating BB&B and similar stores (big-box-warehouse-type-s uburban-wasteland-reinfor cing-domestic-gender-role s-and-subjugation-of-wome n), obviously BB&B…

Bistro D'oc

518 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Sigrid S. writes: Bistro d'Oc is where romantic ambience and reasonable prices meet up, make love and have beautiful children.

Best Cellars
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1643 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

Paul W. writes: I've gotten some GREAT bottles at Best Cellars. When I met my lovely bride on Salon.com (yes, it's a long story involving another woman who put an ad up in my name without telling me ... ), I was a consultant in LA and she was in…

Marvelous Market
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3217 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Stef W. writes: I loves me some sushi.  Sometimes, I'm happy to throw down lots of moolah for the freshest fish around.  While other times, I want sushi that's good, cheap and easy.  Whole Foods hasn't delivered, even though the store and Sushi-Ko have an…

Robeks

2300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Stephanie N. writes: Yummy Smoothie located near the Courthouse AMC and Sala Thai.  Smoothies come in 12, 24, or 32 oz sices.  The 24 oz one was about $5 but very filling and definitely worth it.  Very fresh and yummy smoothies with lots to choose from- with exotic…

Loehmann's Inc

7241 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22042

Lisa M. writes: Loehmann's is seriously a test of survival of the fittest. In order to find anything, you have to have a lot of patience and fortitude. But where else could you score a pair of 7s jeans for 24 bucks (i'm still rubbing my eyes after that one), a pair…

Dolcezza Argentine Gelato Cafe
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1560 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Ina K. writes: Dolcezza contributed to one of the best dining evenings ever in Ina history. So much so that there are two distinct eras in my life - BD and AD.

BD (Before Dolezza), I thought there was nowhere that gelato and frozen desserts could go. Haagen Dazs had…

Bagels & Baguettes
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

236 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Kori K. writes: Thank you Bagels and Baguettes.

Thank you for your heart-attack worthy egg and cheese bagel sandwiches to fill my rumbling alcohol-saturated tummy.

Thank you for your hot chai, when it hits my scratchy, begging for mercy from talking too much,…

National Pork Producers Council

122 C Street, N.W.
Suite 875
Washington, DC 20001

teapot .. writes: with maple syrup, in a burger, as a BLT, dipped in ketchup, crumbled into an omelet, fed by hand grease running down your wrist.

licked.

plain. thick cut, peppered, apple wood smoked, cured, uncured, nitrate free, niman ranch, guilt, guilt free…

Hard Times Cafe

112 S West St Ste 310
Alexandria, VA 22314

Kori K. writes: OK, cliche or not, when it's chilly, I want chili, so I'd like to thank Hard Times for only being a few blocks away from my office, I'm sure they did that on purpose.

Not only are they awesome for only being a few blocks away from me,  but as soon as…

Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse

6302 Seven Corners Ctr
Falls Church, VA 22044

Justin S. writes: Buying men's dress shoes can be a headache... after all, the styles barely change, and the prices for "what's in" are insane.  Enter Off Broadway Shoes.  Here you can find quality name-brand shoes for 30-70% less then you'll pay at the main stores.…

Sun & Moon Yoga Studio

3811 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207

Jennifer S. writes: Love this place! The atmosphere is very tranquil and all the instructors are nothing less than TOP NOTCH. For years I took yoga with Amir (highly recommended) and recently took a Yamuna Body Rolling class (basically rolling on various size balls for…

Tysons Corner Center Executive Offices

Tysons Corner Ctr
Mc Lean, VA 22101

Gracie B. writes: I used to work at the Ann Taylor here.  And I'm convinced that theres very few clothing occasions that you can't shop for - especially if you factor in Tyson's Galleria across the street.  If you don't have a car, get your butt on the metro and come…

Zpizza

3217 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22304

annettka p. writes: Fantastic selection! I don't know many other pizza chains that have options such as the Tuscan mushroom pizza which is drizzled with truffle oil. I love the Moroccan pizza, I've never been a huge eggplant fan, so I was very surprised by how much I…

Mamma Lucia

1302 E West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20993

Vivian K. writes: so you're craving a simple but good cheese pizza where the cheese is piping hot and it trails really far when you grab a slice off the pie.... you want the tomato sauce to be just right, where it's not too much sauce but it just coats the crust and…

Capitol Hill Books
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

657 C St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Rachel S. writes: Okay, this is the most out of control used bookstore I have ever seen.  Believe me, I know.  My mother is a librarian and my sister is an English teacher, so I have been to practically every used bookstore in the continental US.  

When you walk into…

Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant

2531 Chain Bridge Road
Vienna, VA 22181

Kevin L. writes: Think about your food options as various fresh vegetables and faux-meat vegan substitutes that can be presented to you in any one combination of the following:

                                            Spiciness
 
                          None  …

Capital Cat Clinic

923 N Kenmore St
Arlington, VA 22201

Hyacinth Z. writes: My late, lamented cat had a wonderful end-of-life here.  I brought him in because he was getting really old and couldn't clean himself anymore, especially around his back door.  He was a longhair, and I didn't know what to do about his grooming…

Vegetate
Neighborhood: Shaw

1414 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Kevin M. writes: The brunch at Vegetate is (mostly) very good, but I'm not sure it's worth going out of your way through a sketchy neighborhood to get there.  This is because, though the food is (mostly) good, the atmosphere and service were a little lacking for my…

Cafe Citron
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1343 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20050

Sabrina L. writes: Come here on a Saturday night if this is your thing: salsa or rumba, a mix of Latin and American music, bass so loud it will make your heart skip a beat, dim red lighting, and sweaty muchachos shaking it with their high heel tapping partners on the…

Great Falls Shell

9829 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA 22066

Lynn S. writes: The most hospitable team works at Great Falls Shell.  Having known Mark for nearly twenty years, I continue to respect the way he treats his customers.  He always goes above and beyond to ensure that the work done by his staff satisfies the client's…