Earl's Sandwiches

2605 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22216

Meghan G. writes: Thank you once again fellow yelpers, for this outstanding find. I am not much of a sandwich person to begin with, something about me gets nauseous at the thought of moist bread.. so as you can imagine that makes sandwiches generally a no-no. But I…

Aroma
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

3417 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Andrew W. writes: i don't really know what aroma is like before 2 in the morning. i end up here because one of two things happens:
1) the blues at zoo bar is ended, i need to go somewhere else to keep drinking, and aroma is conveniently on the way back
2) my roomate,…

701 Pennsylvania Avenue Restaurant & Bar

701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

Mihir S. writes: OK! Here I go....FYI: I rounded up from 3.5 stars.

Went with my friends last night. We were a party of five. One of us was late but the elderly charming host was more than happy to seat us. Much of my experience is that only full parties will be…

Cafe Phillips

1401 H St NW
Washington, DC 20005

marsha s. writes: I agree with those who say that the thing that makes this sandwich and salad place different is the freshly cut meat. I went in and got a chef's salad that was already prepared with cheese and hard boiled egg. The server at the counter asked if I…

Four Sisters

6769 Wilson Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044

MiRIAM w. writes: I should've known when I saw the Vietnamese-speaking family next to me order three plates of the cha gio. I should've just said to our teenaged waitress that we'd have exactly what they were having.

Oh, but craving got the better of me and we got pho…

Pie Tanza

2503 N. Harrison Street
Arlington, VA 22207

Cezaro L. writes: It was my last night in Arlington, so my mom asked me what I wanted for dinner (as opposed to telling me we were eating spaghetti with ground beef and Ragu, again).

What to do?  I told her I wanted something fresh and light, imagining a salad full of…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

4801 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

alexis g. writes: I loved coming to the Barnes & Noble when I worked in Bethesda. The staff is super friendly, and I would find myself browsing in here for hours. Tu-Van is right on with how much the Starbucks and pastries adds to the overall experience. This place is…

Stitch DC
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1071 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007

Evelyn B. writes: I've been a knitter since childhood, and when I moved to D.C. a few years ago I was bummed to learn that there was no yarn stores here. Well, Marie Connolly opened Stitch D.C. in June of 2004 and ended our local yarn store famine.

There are now three…

Dragonfly

1215 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Haiku review guy .. writes: A tad pretentious,
but no mouth-breathers around
Pretty girls I've met

Hair Cuttery

8317 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

Allan H. writes: Looking for a good Chinatown head massage (not the dirty kind, you pervert) in Tyson's Corner?  Go to the Hair Cuttery at the intersection of Rt 123 and Rt 7 (Next to the Marshalls and Sports Authority).  Ask for Shirley.  She gives a great…

Vienna Inn

120 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180

Takaki K. writes: This is like the definition of dive.  This is the kind of place where you should be drinking Bud Light and not Stella.  They have a pretty extensive menu of cheap bar food that is decent and super greasy, including the popular chili dog ($1.50!).…

Pearson's Liquor & Wine Annex
Neighborhood: Glover Park

2436 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: I am pretty used to gruff employees at packies..um..I mean liquor stores so the staff here never threw me. And when I am looking for a specific wine or liquor I know I will find it here. With thousands of different wines. liqueurs and cordials at…

Georgetown Metro Connection
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3222 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

PC W. writes: When going to Georgetown, I take the Georgetown Metro connection whenever possible because cab can be $$ (esp crossing over to or from Arlington) and sometimes you just don't feel like circling around, fighting traffic for a parking spot that's a…

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Co

6328 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306

Aaron E. writes: The classic plain, glazed doughnut is second to none.

Start your experience watching the doughnut-o-matic crank out doughnut. The gooey balls of dough slow rise in sequence on undulating metal racks. When they have reached their prime, the dough is…

Mc Lean Family Restaurant

1321 Chain Bridge Road
Mclean, VA 22101

Maureen K. writes: Very much a local beakfast place that can be crowded with families on weekends. The only good home cooked breakfast place in Mclean located within a strip mall.

Inspired Yoga
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1115 U St NW
# 202
Washington, DC 20009

Stephen N. writes: I've taken some intro classes here and I've been really impressed. Not only are the instructors extremely friendly, but they also are good at teaching, helping with the poses instead of doing them for you. The studio is clean and well lit, and their…

Bistro Francais
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3128 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Lydia P. writes: What I always love about Bistro Francais is their good deal for the early birds special, which includes a glass of a house wine also the starter that you can select betwen soup, mussel or that liver mousse!
And also includes the various selection of…

Greenberry's Coffee

6839 Redmond Drive
McLean, VA 22101

Aaron E. writes: Some locals have adopted the name Twig & Berries. Meet you at Twig & Berries. Fantastic.

This is a local chain that mimics Starbucks. The seating arrangement tends to be better than Starbucks. Their coffee and tea hails from all over the world. If…

G W Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2133 G St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Gayle G. writes: Worth a stop for a sub or a snack just to watch the guys make change without a register or calculator. It is unreal!!!

The breakfast sandwiches are cheap, cheap, cheap (we are talking less than two dollars. TWO DOLLARS). And this deli has every type…

Ragtime

1345 N Court House Rd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: I learned about this place 3.5 star place about 2 years ago - mostly because it isn't really on the main strip (one block or two off) so I never stumbled onto it, but also because I had just never heard of it. A neighbor brought me there one night…

Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Archie R. writes: Yup.  I stayed here.

Nope.  I am not client #9.

Topical.

Fado Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Chinatown

808 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Richard C. writes: Bacon...

So much to say about Fado, let's walk through:  

Entering Fado in the middle of the day is similar to entering a black hole - OK, I have no idea about walking into a black hole, and I guess I'm exaggerating as I'm sure it would kill you, but…

Mie N Yu
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3125 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Bucky K. writes: This is somewhat of an unorthodox review because I have never eaten here. Or even stepped foot in the joint. But my wife has. You see, she had casually mentioned that her and one of our mutual friends had reservations to dine here on Saturday night.…

Blue Ocean Japanese Restaurant

9440 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031

Jack F. writes: Being greeted in Japanese by the entire FOH wait staff as they go about their duties is always a good sign.  By no means is this small gesture indicative of the restaurant's authenticity or quality but at least it demonstrates a good faith effort to…

Yen Cheng Restaurant

9992 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031

Kimberly D. writes: First of all I should say that I HATE buffets.

But! This is probably one of the few buffets that I have returned to several times. The food seems less-greasy, and they have a large selection of dishes for being such a small restaurant.

And as a…

Longhorn Steakhouse

8650 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21045

Paul S. writes: The steaks are great. The atmosphere welcoming. The key lime pie delicious. Ask for Captain (yes, that is his first name) and the service will be terrific.

Thai Kingdom

2021 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Jessica H. writes: I'm not sure how the atmosphere is at lunch, but for a weekday dinner it was nice and quiet.   The service was great and everyone working here was very friendly.  They do have quite an impressive number of photographs on the wall.  Unfortunately, I…

Beautyfirst

45575 Dulles Eastern Plz
Sterling, VA 20166

Gayle G. writes: Did a staff training here on a skincare line I am repping for.

What I dig: Store is ulta clean and uber organized. Staff is friendly and helpful. Their Gold Card program gives you 20% the first Tuesday of every month. Oh, and there is a Nordstrom…

Hairport

46 Pidgeon Hill Drive
Sterling, VA 20165

Cami P. writes: Go to Leah or Sarah. They are the best stylists there by far. Friendly, experienced, knowledgeable and LISTENS to what you want. The girl who does the eyebrow shaping is also excellent. I've been pleased with everything at Hair Port except for one…

Nooshi

1120 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Liz D. writes: CRAZY HOUR.

Nothing quite like it.
From 5-7 on weekdays you get half price cocktails.  
And wouldn't you know that at about 6:55 you inevitably bring out the big guns.  BOTTLE OF WINE, MANGO BELLINI, STRAWBERRY MARGARITA(BECAUSE IM 12), AND PEACH MOJITO…

Matuba Japanese Restaurant

4918 Cordell Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Maureen K. writes: I love the variety of dishes. They have shrimp and vegetable tempura, Edamame, salad, Chicken Teriyaki and remember that if you don't see your favorite sushi dish come by, you can ask the guy standing in the middle to make it for you.

Get there…

Ashtanga Yoga Center
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4000 Albemarle Street NW
Washington, DC 20016

Tu-Van L. writes: Able and helpful instructors.  Hard to find the time I went there.  The decor was ok and I don't remember there being music to help you get into the mindset.

Taste of Vietnam

46005 Regal Plz
Sterling, VA 20165

Michele D. writes: After being in a training class from 1-6, I was ready to eat my cat when I was done.  It had just started to rain a slight amount, and it was chilly, so I decided to have something pho-king warm in my tummy.

I drove straight to ToV because I really…

Asia Bistro

1301 S. Joyce Street
D7
Arlington, VA 22202

Armstrong B. writes: Located in Pentagon Row and accessible via metro (blue and yellow, cut through Pentagon City mall's garage through metro level) and bus (16G, 24P), this restaurant boasts good food and a great atmosphere. The prices are on the moderate side with…

Clyde's of Gallery Place

707 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Liam D. writes: My love affair with Clyde's of Chinatown - my "neighborhood bar" is best compared to a love affair I may have with someone like, say, Jessica Simpson. I REALLY like the decor of this place, and I like the feeling I get when I'm there, but there is NO…

Tara Thai

226 Maple Avenue W
Suite 1
Vienna, VA 22180

Meredith P. writes: Tara Thai is where I bring all my friends from out of town!  The service, the food, the ambience - it's all outstanding.  I have never been disappointed by a trip to Tara Thai.  It is frequently crowded, especially on weekends, so reservations are…

Raaga Restaurant

5872 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041

Betsy T. writes: There are very few restaurants in the DC area that I would give anything close to 5 stars to, but Raaga is one of them.  This amazing Indian restaurant on Leesburg Pike isn't much to look at on the outside, but it has the best lunch buffet spread…