Coup de Foudre

1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20050

Gayle G. writes: Did I ever tell you that I worked at Victoria's Secret? Yeah, it is true. Back when the Tyson's store was all sweet with the white walls and pink carpet and accents. And then, I helped move and re-open the "new" store when the mall did the…

DC Coast

1401 K St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Jennifer S. writes: The gentlemen that started this restaurant originally came from the Capital Restaurant Concepts group (Paolo's, Georgia Brown's, J. Paul's, Neyla), learned what they could and formed their own restaurant group. DC Coast was their first baby. It was…

Po Siam Restaurant

3807 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305

Jalyn H. writes: A very cozy family-run place right next to the Birchmere, and right across the street from RT's.  Typical Thai fare, but very tasty.  Convenient parking right next door in the CVS lot.

Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant

10478 Baltimore Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705

J D. writes: Once upon a time, two soup loving boys lived just outside Washington, DC in a little cottage, in a tiny forest where they often had dreams of the perfect Vietnamese meal.

They had explored the grand land of Eden, enjoyed many adventures with the…

Preet Palace Indian Cuisine

14112 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20120

Donald P. writes: This is DEFINITELY my favorite indian place so far. The weekday lunch buffet (~$8.99) is TOTALLY worth the money. Weekends is a little more pricier ($10.99), but the food I think is absolutely DELICIOUS.

The times that I went, the place is also dead,…

National Public Radio-NPR

635 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001

Nick R. writes: Hello, my name is Nick, and I have an addiction.

I lived sort of a messed up childhood.  Every morning, my dad would drop me off at school and we would listed to morning edition.  I had my first "Driveway Moment" before the sixth grade.  I developed…

A.C. Moore

5800 Crossroads Center Way
Falls Church, VA 22041

Merrill F. writes: So I am obsessed with making scrapbooks. I'm a nerd. Deal.
I love A.C. Moore. This place has everything I need for all my scrapbooking needs--construction paper, markers, glitter, stickers, etc. Everything. It's amazing.
I also enjoy other "crafty"…

Rendezvous Resturant
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2226 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: This bar is a great place to hear a cool DJ . A dude named DJ Clutch has been there a few times when I've been in the house, and other times Mojo Jones. Also-- Rendezvous has comedy improv nights with no cover.

The drink specials here are great too.…

Ten Ren's Tea Time

7418 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Su K. writes: The balls are firm and sweet. The green tea is brewed just right. The syrups are tasty and usually added in the proper proportion. My favorite syrups are mango, sour green apple, and pineapple. The 12 oz is curiously small for $3 and the 24oz is $5.…

Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe

930 Bonifant St
Silver Spring, MD 20910

alexis g. writes: 3.5 stars.

Welcome to your local Burmese family diner. That's what I thought when we walked in the other night. I panicked for a second because I thought that meant they didn't serve booze, but a wave of relief washed over me when I saw beer at one…

Eighteenth Street Lounge
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1212 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Warren A. writes: Weeknights: thumbs up.
Weekends: thumbs down.
This has been a public service announcement.

Vennaris Pizza & Subs Inc

5865 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045

Jake T. writes: For Columbia expats, any trip back to Maryland must include a stop at Vennari's.  Currently located in a charmless strip mall in Oakland Mills, Vennari's inspires incredible devotion among people who grew up in Columbia.  The place has been around…

New York Deli

8150 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

Xi W. writes: I actually visited the store yesterday and it did not fall short of expectations.  Clattered with autographed photos and various clippings, the inside of the deli will make you feel like you're in New York.  

On one side, a deli counter is lined with…

City Lights of China
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1731 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

MiRIAM w. writes: How high are your expectations when you ring up your local Chinese restaurant for delivery? If you're anything like me you hope that the food that shows up is in fact what you ordered and that it arrives hot.

City Lights of China will do you one…

Lalibela Restaurant
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1415 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Ben M. writes: Awesome awesome awesome.  Like, seriously.   We got the veggie combo and the #30, which was some sort of beef thing with peppers and such.  I couldn't tell you what all I ate, but it was all really, really tasty.  For anyone new to Ethiopian food…

Addie's Restaurant

11120 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Tina H. writes: My boss took me here for lunch on my last day of work.  I was a little worried when we pulled up to a super sketchy, chipped-paint, rickety, greasy-spoon-looking place -- was this a reflection of what my boss thought of my work this summer??? But I…

Sam Woo Jung Japanese and Korean Restaurant

1054 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Red F. writes: So yesterday and  today I've been doing my Christmas shopping.  Yesterday I ate half a slice of gross cheese pizza before shopping.  I felt like crap the whole time.  Not sick, just blehhhh.  Today, my pre Christmas shopping lunch consisted of two…

Sniders Super Market

1936 Seminary Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Kevin M. writes: Perfectly adequate little family grocery store.  Shopping here makes me feel a little bit like I'm back in the Midwest... except the ethnic and natural food sections are smaller.  That said, it's a family business, it's conveniently located, it has…

Mr Henry's
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

601 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Courtney R. writes: My friend from NYC was in town renovating his Cap Hill house. On the agenda, we had brunch and an afternoon of perusing Eastern Market.

What actually occurred was that I arrived at his house, had two beers while we hung out and talked to his neighbors…

Samantha's Restaurant

631 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Grace C. writes: I was so grateful that I lived less than 1 mile from Samantha's when I lived in Silver Spring!! So fabulously convenient and delicious! True, parking can get quite tight -- you can park across the street in the shopping center (just be careful when…

Tandoori Nights

2800 Clarendon Blvd
Ste 900
Arlington, VA 22201

Rocky A. writes: If you're looking for high quality Indian cooking in the DC area, look no further. Tandoori Nights has a great mix of ambience, high quality food and moderate prices. I go there about once a week.

There are trendier places (e.g. Rasika in Penn…

Ri-Ra

2915 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Jason C. writes: ****More like 3.5 stars, but I'm feeling generous****

I can't say I'm into the faux-Irish pub scene. I don't pine for my old-world roots. My family's exodus from Ireland as (roughly) explained to me by my dad:

"Grandma's parents left Ireland because…

Heebeen Restaurant

6231 Little River Turnpike
Alexandria, VA 22312

jenn h. writes: I been... you been... we've all been to Hee Been!  Maybe we haven't ALL been, but if you're talking about me, you now know that, "She been."  (Yeah, yeah - groan and shake your head. Whateva. You know it was funny!)

Apparently, if you're attending a…

Zed's Ethiopian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1201 28th St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Stef W. writes: Now, you really didn't think that I would leave a review at only three words, did you?  

Explanation for my original review: The menu at Zed's claims that the food is "indescribably delicious."  A few of us thought that if the food was so…

Restaurant Vero

5723 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207

Dennis r. writes: What a gem for Arlington. Tucked away and barely noticeable. Got there after a long day with daughter Julliette in tow just 15 minutes before kitchen closing. Were nice enough to accomidate us and glad they did. Julliette's Butternut squash raviolli…

Malcolm X Park

16th St NW & Euclid St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Kathleen M. writes: This is why I will never get GPS.

As I hazily made my way to Florida Avenue Grill for some much needed sustenance, I realized I'd be pretty early, so I decided to do one of my most favorite things: get a little bit lost. I managed to find myself…

United States Capitol

Washington, DC 20515

Aaron A. writes: No visit to Washington is complete without a visit to the United States Capitol.  Often referred to as the symbol of freedom around the world, visitors will learn of its storied past and bear witness to history in the making.

Since 9/11, visitors can…

Vace Italian Delicatessen & Homemade Pasta

4705 Miller Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Chris M. writes: After catching a flick nearby at Bethesda Row Cinema, I was hungry and looking for a quick lunch.  Not wanting to deal with the crowds at the local sidewalk cafes, I opted for a quick slice at Vace.

Upon entering Vace, I ordered a slice of plain and…

National Geographic Society

1145 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Josua P. writes: I've recently subscribed to National Geographic. Although I've always had a fondness for the magazine, you know, reading it in the waiting room of the doctor's office while awaiting the results of a gonorrhea test, I've never committed to a…

El Pollo Rico

2541 Ennalls Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Ina K. writes: Honestly, I've never been to any other Peruvian chicken place. But I don't really feel the need to try anything else after El Pollo Rico - money laundering scam be damned!

Reasons to go here:
- It's unbelievably cheap.
- Popular opinion says it's the…

Reiss
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1254 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Kevin L. writes: Reiss - I barely know you, and I think I'm in love with you.  

Your $200 polos and $400 jeans feel so luscious against my skin.  Your cool, dim interior beckons me from the searing heat of the early-afternoon sun.  Your quiet temperament and adorable…

Allsports Grand Prix

45915 Maries Rd
Sterling, VA 20166

Lee F. writes: Left, right. Yellow smoke. Left, right. Orange smoke. Left, right. Red smoke. Speed burst! Red turtle shell yessss.

If you don't feel like a real-life MarioKart-er while playing here, you haven't lived. Seriously, before we get to the review - go play…

Siri's Chef Secret

5810 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770

Christine P. writes: If you are going to order the appetizer sampler-

1. Ask for the sauce on the side. Mine came with sauce all over everything. While i like the sauce, I would like to control it and it took a lot of crispiness away.

2. Order another Angel Wings. They…

Matuba Japanese Restaurant

2915 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204

Megan S. writes: I have been to Matuba in running clothes after a workout, in a suit after a workday, and on a Friday night before a movie at the draft house. Whatever it is, the nice wait staff has always seated me with a smile.  And I smile when I order the best…

Air Force Memorial

1 Air Force Memorial Dr
Arlington, VA 22204

Gayle G. writes: I just flew back into DC (National Airport to be specific) and saw the Air Force Memorial while driving past. It is truly unlike any other memorial in the area.

First of all, it is TALL. The spires are almost 300 feet so the memorial is easy to spot…

Riverby Books

417 E Capitol St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Sigrid S. writes: This bookstore combines the best of used-bookstores and corporate chains in that it carries a great selection of rare books, but allows customers to sit, drink coffees, and read in comfy chairs in the front room.  It's clean, organized, and quite a…

Rice
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1608 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Vamsi V. writes: Yeah, this statement from my friend about sums it up: "I take my friends to Rice and my flings to ThaiTanic" (ThaiTanic is the other Thai restaurant in the area)

I visited my friend who lives in the Logan Circle area and offered to take him to dinner.…

El Chalan Restaurant

1924 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20006

Vivian K. writes: so like all 26 year old asian chicks should do, i decided to celebrate my bday over a course of a week.. you know.. to avoid the horrible one day celebration hangovers..

anyhoo.. because my bday is today, and because it's a monday, my kick ass boss…

Ledo Pizza

1035 S Edgewood St
Arlington, VA 22204

Jenn R. writes: This pizza is so good. They have really awesome toppings, i enjoy the buffalo pizza. The calzones are good too. I haven't tried anything else off the menu because the pizza is too good to pass up. But I will try to order something else next time I am…