Temari Japanese Cafe

1043 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Chang W. writes: Warning: this is a long-winded story with little or no relevance to the topic at hand. If you don't feel like reading my anecdotes, skip to the last paragraph, where you'll find a tiny bit of useful information.

[Ahem] So my quest for sushi brought me…

Whole Foods Market

1649 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Rachel K. writes: Whole foods trick... get there about 15 minutes before they close (9pm on Saturday) and all the fresh sandwiches are buy one get one free!

Pho 75

771 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850

Irena N. writes: To me, their broth is hands down the best in the area. Every time I take a mouthful, I have to resist the urge to say "mmmm". It's that good. It's definitely loaded with MSG... but I can't bring myself to care. The flavor is irresistible.

I always…

P F Chang's China Bistro

11301 Rockville Pike
Kensington, MD 20895

Michelle P. writes: Just like everyone else said... its your typical American chinese food.   We went here before my birthday party at Dave and Busters and it was great.   We had reserved two side by side tables but then we ended up just all squeezing into one booth (11…

eva cassidy

Bowie, MD 20717

euge l. writes: imagine putting everything you treasure, everything you love, transforming the joy of a simple sunset, the mouthgasm of the perfect rib, the perfection that is true love and making them into a voice.

that would be eva.

you experience her pains, her…

The Nibbler

18556 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Red F. writes: This place makes me the happiest person alive... in Maryland... in the world... in all of existance.  And since I now live in San Francisco I find that I have crazy ass cravings for a quarter chicken with rice and beans smothered in their…

Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant

138 N Royal St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Kori K. writes: I might be a bit biased here, because I'm such a history buff, and anything where I can pretend I stepped back in time, scores huge points with me.This is a great place to take visitors to let them experience the real history stories Old Town has to…

Woo Lae Oak

8240 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

esther o. writes: This is a fancy place with really nice decor, and the prices reflect this ($12 for dwenjangjjigae!).  I know people rag on Woo Lae Oak for having high prices and mediocre cuisine, but honestly, I think this is the best Korean restaurant I've tried in…

Caribou Coffee

11947 Grand Commons Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030

Gene W. writes: I am sick of that other place, "Starbuck's" from the Great Northwest. Now "Caribou Coffee" from Minnesota, I like. Their layout is fantastic. Kinda of a nouveau log cabin atmosphere in specific locations. I love the Cafe Mocha ($4.00) with that lil'…

Science Club

1136 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Haiku review guy .. writes: Laid back yuppie vibe
Except that tall bartender
cockblocks with passion

Annie's Paramount Steak House
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1609 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Aaron A. writes: Did somebody say Jenny's?  

Imagine an upscale Denny's - much better food, but still not good for you, nicer atmosphere, nicer people, full of gay people - and you've got Annie's Paramount Steak House.  They offer a line of house-butchered steaks -…

Straits of Malaya
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1836 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Wayne C. writes: When I first arrived in D.C. I felt peckish. Being on a flight, fed airplane food, resisting to strangle the next baby crying... it does something to one's appetite.

When my friend picked me up from the airport I told her to drive me to some place…

Le Gaulois Cafe Restaurant

1106 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Bahareh M. writes: My friend invited me to eat with him here after he walked by it and thought the courtyard looked cute.  I'm so glad he did.  This was a wonderful restaurant, and sitting outside really made it that much better.  We arrived around 6:30 or so, but by…

Olsson's Books & Records

2111 Wilson Blvd Ste 100
Arlington, VA 22201

Barrie C. writes: This bookstore is like Tivo.  It separates the good stuff from the rest of the crap out there and saves it for you.  I went twice last week, bought a book each time, and was really pleased with the selection, which may not be big but seemed to have…

Hinode Japanese Restaurant

4914 Hampden Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814

Louie A. writes: At Hinode, there's one reason to go: their amazing lunch buffet.

All you can eat sushi, all you can eat tempura, and all you can eat rice, dumplings, and other items. But don't get me wrong - this isn't an all-you-can-eat place. It's a buffet, but…

Townhouse Tavern

1637 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

MiRIAM w. writes: Should you find yourself in Dupont Circle with a hankering to hunt White tailed Deer, Elk, Moose, Pronghorn Antelope or Bighorn Sheep, note that Townhouse Tavern has Big Buck Hunter.

Cafe Bonaparte
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1522 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007

Kay N. writes: Food was pretty good but... you say tomato, I say tomahto... you say the place is cozy... I scream "GET ME THE HELL OUT OF HERE I AM HYPERVENTILATING!"

The District Line
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1250 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Kevin L. writes: I have a feeling like my experience here as an extremely brief stop on the KFDTKWSI probably wasn't terribly reflective of the greatness of this boutique by Marshall Thompson.

We dropped by because they were having a 50% off everything in the store…

Primo Italiano

11688 Plaza America Dr
Reston, VA 20190

Sarah H. writes: This is one of my favorite restaurants. The cheese pizza was always my main dish, though I've tried various other menu items. I can honestly say that I've never tried anything here that I didn't like.

Prices are moderate, depending on what you get.…

Sette Bello

3101 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Barrie C. writes: I went here for lunch today with some coworkers.  I had never heard of it at all despite the fact that I live and work in Clarendon (maybe I should get out more...).  The space itself is very nice.  It's open with plenty of tables, a few booths, and…

Prince Cafe
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2400 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

alexis g. writes: I agree with Eric when he says the real reason to go to Prince's is the hookah. Their food isn't too memorable, although their appetizers are pretty good. They have all the staple Middle Eastern foods, like kabob, grape leaves, lamb galore and…

Taipei Tokyo Cafe 2

1596 Rockville Pike
Unit A
Rockville, MD 20852

Libby F. writes: This rating is based solely on their maki.  They make the best California and Avocado rolls I've ever had.  Lots of crab meat and fresh, green avocado.  Both this place and its sister store down the road are equal on quality, but  #2 is  brighter and…

Mike and Sons Sub Shoppe

5404 Randolph Rd
Rockville, MD 20852

Wayne C. writes: It's a little shop by the corner next to 7-11, not very easy to find. They serve breakfast and tasty subs.
They have their daily special subs but the best is their cheese steak sub. Notice I didn't add "Philly" to it. This cheese steak sub is in a…

1Gen Thai Cuisinie

4300 Wilson Blvd #150
Entrance's on N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22203

Gayle G. writes: This recently opened Thai restaurant serves traditional Thai food as well as some supposedly "new" dishes. Dinner was better than I expected. Whenever I have met friends for meals in this hood, we've gone to one of our regular haunts like IHOP.

The…

Craven Auto Truck & Rv Center

11625 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

Ka-Loon T. writes: Honest and truthful, while shopping around for new tires, they were the only one to actually measure and tell me how much tire tread was left.  Several other places, namely Just Tires in Vienna, had the audacity to tell me that I wouldn't pass…

Laplaza Restaurant
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

629 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Mary Kay S. writes: I think we scared the staff.  My husband says they were watching us from the kitchen.  Well, what can I say -- we were having a good time!

LaPlaza was stop number 6 on The South of the Border Queso (or Guacamole) Comparison, Culinary Discovery Tour…

Emissary

Tysons Galleria
Mc Lean, VA 22101

Lynn S. writes: A very nice, boutique shop for extravagant linens.  They have limited stock, but are happy to order you special colors, special sizes, etc.  The salespeople are accomodating and pleasant.  Everything from bedspreads to baby items, fancy wastebaskets…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5500 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Nelson A. writes: What can you say to justify a 4 star rating for a Starbucks?  I have one answer for you: the crowd.  The best part about this Starbucks is the people who come in to buy the coffee.

There is always a beautiful mix of regulars who are taking up the…

Marvelous Market
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5035 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Mariko F. writes: I made the horrible mistake of walking in here to try a cup of coffee in my never-ending hunt for a good cup of coffee in the metro DC area. BIG MISTAKE. Miserable coffee. Don't drink it. It's horrible. I put 2 packs of sugar in mine in order to mask…

Hyatt Regency Washington of Capitol Hill

400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

greg j. writes: Ok, I must admit, this hotel is sublimely close to Union Station - walkable for those of you into walking.   I took a cab all of about 3 blocks or so and paid the guy $6.50 plus tip.   But I felt a little silly.

Check in started out being a drag -…

Hudson Trail Outfitters
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4530 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

MiRIAM w. writes: SWEAT IS THE CHAMPAGNE OF YOUR ENDORPHINS

I found this on a tag for some gym shorts while browsing through the tightly packed racks at Hudson Trail Outfitters this afternoon. I wasn't there for gym shorts, though. I was there for some insulated boots…

Chadwicks

203 The Strand
Alexandria, VA 22314

Kevin M. writes: I have been to the Chadwick's in Friendship Heights and Georgetown but the one in Alexandria is by far my favorite.  As other reviewers have noted, it's a little off the main drag.  In fact, I sorta think you have to know it's there because I don't…

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Robyn L. writes: This ice cream chain is like a Cold Stone Creamery on crack. You can make your own sundae by choosing the ice cream you want and any candy or typical toppings you'd want mixed in. Or you can go with one of their intense "Fresh Escape" suggestions --…

i Ricchi
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1220 19th St NW Ste 400
Washington, DC 20036

Jeffrey L. writes: Been here twice now.

First visit all three of us had steaks.  It was excellent and I'd venture to say a good steakhouse!

Second and recent visit I had the Chilean Sea Bass with came with delicious potato & veg.

It's always good here but I find it always…

Panera Bread

8365 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

Toro E. writes: A nice free WiFi hangout place.  Get a load of free refill coffee and just hangout.  Soup, salad, and sandwiches are all good quality.  

Note that this branch get's really crowded during lunch hours.  Line does move pretty quick, but be aware!

Charcoal Kabab

394 Elden St
Herndon, VA 20170

Kevin L. writes: This hole-in-the-wall serves superb superb kabobs at a very reasonable price.  The boy and I came by to pick up take-out for dinner.  I mentioned that I thought this place could easily give Reston Kabob a run for its money, or even out-perform it.…

Ratsie's Terrapin Eatery

7400 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Tu-Van L. writes: A great local pizza joint on the popular Baltimore Avenue-Knox Road intersection.  A great place to go to hit up their lunch specials - you can get a pizza with two sodas for $10 among others.  And their pizzas....yummy!  The sauce has a nice tang to…

Ten Ren Tea Ginseng Co

825 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Jono S. writes: If anything, Ten Ren serves consistent quality tea.  The consistency of the boba (tapioca balls) in their bubble teas, however, are anything but consistent.  I've been to Ten Ren franchises in San Francisco and Singapore as well as the Rockville and…

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe

11858 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Kel D. writes: This was perfect for a pre-party Saturday night dinner. I wanted someplace quiet, dark and romantic, where we could get an easy light-ish dinner before going out. La Madeleine was it! The French onion  soup was rich and the salad was fresh &…

Lotte Plaza

3250 Old Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

Toro E. writes: One of the large Korean super market in the area.  This building is a bit dated and it shows, but they have all that you need under one roof.  There is a food court, too, although I never liked the food there.  Avoid the Japanese restaurant in there…