McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants

8484 Westpark Dr Ste 130
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Ingrid S. writes: I have worked for M&S for over two years now & I think it's pretty good... I highly reccomend the sea scallops, calamari, wild king salmon, and the apple pie with cinnamon ice cream. Oh, and the margaritas & caphirinias with fresh-squeezed lime…

Dave's Heating & Air Conditioning

201 Davis Drive
Suite GG
Sterling, VA 20164

Lynn S. writes: David Hickman makes his HVAC staff wash their trucks weekly, so the white vans with the oversized sunshine logo sparkle as they sit in your driveway.  He is involved on a daily basis with his team while his wife keeps track of the scheduling.

Dave…

Frascati Ristorante Italiano

4806 Rugby Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Suzanne S. writes: Frascati's is a small, italian restaurant on the north side of downtown bethseda.  I've been going here with my family since I can remember.  The prices are reasonable and the food is fantastic.  About 5 years ago, the previous owners painted two…

Jimmy's on K Street

1700 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006

Andrew K. writes: Another American meal, in D.C., surprise, surprise, but this one was super...the best comped meal of my life in fact.  The place had a classic old boy's vibe. The salad with jicama and peppercorns was delicious, as was the tuna tartare - which tasted…

Pumpernickel's Delicatessens
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5504 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Gayle G. writes: With the closing of Eatzi's..this place is one of my last hopes for a good NY kosher-style deli. But, oy! It is so much more than a deli.

Pumpernickles serves up a great breakfast with your carb of choice: bagel, danish, donut, turnovers, muffins..or…

Hoang's Grill & Sushi Bar

502 W. Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046

marvin m. writes: the food would be perfect if it wasn't so overloaded with salt and seasonings.

the seedweed salad would almost be too perfect if it wasn't swimming in salt.   (i know seaweed is salty but this wasn't the seaweed)  

the sushi is relatively ok... AGAIN,…

Crate & Barrel

1800 International Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Heather M. writes: You know when you little and you'd say something like...I don't know. "I like this crayon." And then your smart ass friend would say something like, "Yeah, well I like this crayon more." And then you would smartly retort, "Well, I LOVE this crayon!"…

Bar Rouge

1315 16th Street
Washington, DC 20036

Irena N. writes: 3.5 Stars.

Nothing great, but my friends and I like to start the night there once in a while. Bar Rouge is never busy before 11-ish, it has an intimate feel and comfortable seating, and it's a good place to have your first couple of drinks and catch…

Mediterranean Bakery

352 S Pickett St
Alexandria, VA 22304

Joel S. writes: excellent take out or eat in in my 'hood, what could be more bliss?   The order may be slow at times, but that's because they are usually crowded and make your food, they don't reheat it.   I love the Shish Kabob(beef), Shish Tawook(chicken) and…

Bonefish Grill

6315 Multiplex Dr
Centreville, VA 20121

Nathaniel L. writes: Mmm seafood...  This stylish chain restaurant is well done all around.  The decor will please everyone with a 'low light' romantic dinner feel.  The hostesses and servers are friendly and helpful.  I go there dressed casually most of the time but it…

Krispy Kreme Donuts

6328 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306

Mikkela T. writes: Clap your hands together like a seal, and bark with joy! Sure it's a long drive in rush hour but there are other adventures to be had along Route 1. That said, I've gone on "road trips" to this Krispy Kreme. This location is a pain to drive away from…

Frozen Dairy Bar

6649 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22042

Nellie L. writes: Okay, I never had REAL frozen custard till my close friend brought me here about 6months to a year ago. Seriously.. the custard is amazing... & we just went the other night too. They have all these mix ins you can do and special weekly favors-- but…

Chloe Restaurant and Lounge
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2473 18th Street
Washington, DC 20009

Mike Z. writes: I went to Chloe on a Saturday night in mid May 2007.  I ended up at Chloe fairly early in the evening before it was too crowded on a night of bar hopping in Adams Morgan.  After visiting several other bars on 18th, my group made its way back to Chloe…

Capital Lounge
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

231 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, DC 20003

Kristin M. writes: "No Politics, No Miller Lite"

These are the words I am met with as I walk into this Capital Hill bar, which was actually pretty crowded on a Tuesday night at 11 PM.  Who knew the hill-billies stay up past 10?    Which is by the way, the crowd which…

Legal Sea Foods Restaurant

1 Aviation Cir
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington, DC 20009

Ryan t. writes: No one goes to the airport to seek out awesome food.  You're a captive audience, eating out of necessity or because you're bored and getting drunk may or may not be an option.  Given this reality, I was pleased to discover Legal Sea Foods at…

Huong Viet Restaurant

6785 Wilson Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044

Monica G. writes: Meg S. and I were wandering around Eden Center, trying to figure out which restaurant to go to -- and then I spied this place and the prominent "Best Of"  reviews in the windows.

Trust me when I say the were well deserved. If you're smart, you'll…

Bombay Buffet

7050 Spring Garden Dr
Springfield, VA 22150

Jade R. writes: I went to Bombay Buffet for the first time tonight, and I was quite pleased.

Bombay Buffet is a very small grandmother-owned Indian restaurant located in Brookfield Plaza, Springfield.

It offers an all-vegetarian buffet for ONLY $6.95!

The owner is the…

Camillo Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

3921 Windom Pl NW
Washington, DC 20016

rose t. writes: I totally got my first haircut here.

I am ultra jazzed.

And Camillo is still STANDING?  
wow.
Wonder if he lost his shiny dark wavy hair.  
tis a shame if so.  that man sure knew how to make a 5 year old girl's heart go thump thump.  And topped with green…

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

1550 Anacostia Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019

Mary Kay S. writes: These gardens are absolutely amazing!  There are many, many ponds with a zillion varieties of aquatic plants, water lilies (giant ones!), hyacinth, lotus flowers, and many more.  Walk farther out into the park and there is a boardwalk that extends…

Sweet Magnolia
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1534 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: This cute, funky shop is overstuffed (I mean literally floor to ceiling) with things that you can decorate your home with and giftie type items. When I stopped in, the owner offered me home-baked cookies.

What to look for? My picks at Magnolia are…

Il Porto Ristorante

121 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Michelle M. writes: Went back here and the service was much improved. Had a primavera pasta with a bunch of special requests (e.g., add shrimp), and the server was exceptionally friendly and agreeable (didn't even make a face).  Pasta was tasty with a tomato sauce and…

Bamboo Japanese Restaurant

8409 Centreville Rd
Manassas Park, VA 20111

Mona F. writes: Order the Bamboo Balls. (They're pastries with cream cheese and green onions inside. There are six to an order.) Everything I've had is delicious. As soon as you enter and when you're leaving the entire staff greets you in a friendly way to make you…

Hmart

8103 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042

MiRIAM w. writes: Driving outside the urban core to a large Korean grocery store was a regular occurrence for me when I lived in San Francisco. Back then it was Kukje in Daly City.

After some searching, and now that I live in DC, it is H Mart in Falls Church.

Finally…

George Washington's River Farm

7931 E Boulevard Dr
Alexandria, VA 22308

Gayle G. writes: A little known fact about George Washington is that he was a gentleman Farmer. In fact, he owned a total of five farms, River Farm was one of those farms.

The history of this farm goes back to the 1600 when it was first owned by a British family who…

Dragonfly Design & Decor
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1457 Church St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Maxwell S. writes: Dragonfly is a home decor gallery that opened up about a year ago on a small street in the Logan Circle neighborhood.  The gallery is off the beaten track and doesn't get a lot of foot traffic, but the gallery is large and I highly suggest you take a…

News World

1001 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 56901

MiRIAM w. writes: Whether you're looking for the The Joongang Ilbo, Yangtse Evening Post, Daily Mail, Bild, Dainik Jagranor or just USA Today, you're bound to find it in this filled-to-the-brim shop. In addition to most of the world's top newspapers, News World also…

Windows Catering Company

1125 N Royal St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Aaron A. writes: Top notch service and exceptional execution keep me coming back to this highly regarded catering company in the Washington Metro area.  My coordinator is a creative problem solver, and has worked with me in several instances to create events that…

Lebanese Taverna

1605 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

laurie w. writes: This is one of my happy places. The food is fabulous, like it is at all Lebanese Taverna locations. I always get the Kia's Platter, which gives you a choice of four mezza items plus chicken (always) or beef shawarma, two good-sized pieces of pita and…

Reflecting Pool

17th Street & Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20050

Nadine F. writes: I like to save the end pieces of my bread in the freezer.  Then, when I accumulate a bunch of them, I'll load up my purse with the stale bread and go to the reflecting pool to feed the ducks.  It's such a nice way to spend the afternoon.  Beware of…

Washington, DC

Washington, DC 20016

Steve G. writes: WASHINGTON, DC

This place ain't NY, they will say with disdain
when they come from far places like Bah Habah, Maine
And it hasn't the glitz of of Los Angeles,
Get me back quickly, Mr. Cabbie Man,  please!
I can't make sense of this unmetered ride
what the…

Krispy Kreme

14919 Shady Grove Rd
Rockville, MD 20850

Diana N. writes: oh, if only LA had as many locations as this wonderous KK...

reasons why this place is so kick ass:

1) it is walking distance from my house (1 block!)
2) it has 24 hour drive thru (...i am proud to say i have even WALKED thru...and they let me :))
3)…

Kennedy's Natural Foods

1051 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046

Stef W. writes: If you find yourself on Route 7 in Falls Church, you might be surprised to realize how hopping this small strip mall is!  Robek's, ZPizza, a party store and a health food store all in a row?  I could probably spend the whole afternoon here!

Kennedy's…

Finemondo Restaurant

1319 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Trena B. writes: Finemondo is, simply put, fantastic.  Back in the day when I made money instead of being a poor government worker I went at least once a month.  The waitstaff has all been there for years, and will recognize you as a regular pretty quickly, which is…

Mannequin Pis

18064 Georgia Ave
Olney, MD 20832

John K. writes: Great place to take a first date.  Very intimate and the food is great.  When you think fine dining, Olney, MD doesn't really come to mind.  But this little restaurant is tucked away in what you would call "Downtown Olney."  Mussels are a little…

Central Michel Richard

1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, DC 20004

MiRIAM w. writes: THE GOOD
We began with a dozen oysters that were on the whole tasty, however I can't tell you what the selection was composed of because our waiter never bothered to tell us what was what. The onion soup was decadent and rich - just the way I like it!…

A Little Shop of Flowers
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2421 18th St NW
at The Lofts in Adams Morgan
Washington, DC 20009

John B. writes: Welcome to Little Shop of Flowers, the most urbane little flower shop in town.  The big-haired, lovely proprietress will be happy to show you the most recent shipment of poinsettas, priced to sell for the Holidays.  Right now you can get a big batch…

Washington Animal Rescue League and Medical Center

71 Oglethorpe St NW
Washington, DC 20011

angela n. writes: Compassionate no-kill shelter.  They give a second chance to pets who might've never lasted in regular shelters (e.g. Maynard the three-footed tabby, Madeline the black cat with neck wounds, Sebastian the malnourished stray from a "trash-strewn…

Manekineko Japanese Restaurant

238 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046

Gracie B. writes: I came here weekly for lunch.  Seriously.  THey knew me so well that one day I forgot my wallet and they let me write a check.

LOVE this place.  Great lunch bentos - the soups, the sushi, the tempura, the teriyaki - everything is delicious and the…