Potbelly Sandwich Works

1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20050

Lesly S. writes: For once not following instincts totally paid off. Just last week I crossed PB off my list (a woman trying to lose weight should not be eating in a place called Potbelly.) But today a sister was in a hurry and in charge of providing lunch for a…

Your Pampered Home

1629 K St NW
Ste 300
Washington, DC 20006

Matthew D. writes: Go tell it on the mountain - YPH is as close to holy as a business can come!

My scenario:
Living in Georgetown with access to tons of clothing retailers - $1,000 monthly.

Restaurants and Bars to sport my threads to - A sick, sick, $number$ that I…

Bloom

845 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Lesly S. writes: Remember Food Lion? The place where butchers used bleach to cover up the funk of nasty old meat before they sold it to unsuspecting customers? Yeah, I do, which is why I never stepped foot into the place. Until they decided to shed that negative…

US Postal Service

Policy and Program Development, USPS - HQ
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20260

Liiisa C. writes: Before cyberspace, there was PAPER.  Friends passed handwritten notes to each other.  

Example:

1) Tear sheet out of notebook
2) Scribble: Jon, We're meeting at Jackson Hole after Latin class.  I have to tell you what happened during Calculus!  You…

Rachal E. Lohr-Dean, L.Ac.

4229 Lafayetter Center Dr
Ste 1900
Chantilly, VA 20151

Rachal L. writes: I'm the owner and acupuncturist at South Riding Acupuncture. We are located in the Lafayette Business Center in South Riding, VA. The office is currently inside of South Riding Chiropractic and will open it's doors this coming Tuesday, June 19th,…

Crisp & Juicy

1331 Rockville Pike
Ste G
Rockville, MD 20852

Patrick H. writes: Crisp and juicy... the name says it all.  Delicious Peruvian rotisserie chicken at dirt cheap prices.  What's not to like?  We popped in last night for a quick bite before braving the beltway.  My dining partners in crime and I (three of us) decided…

Exorcist Stairs

36th St and M Street
Washington, DC 20008

Bucky K. writes: My perfect day at the Exorcist Stairs would involve a crucifix and a couple cans of pea soup. I would go into more detail, but I think the specifics would violate Yelp's TOS (Terms Of Service, natch...). Anyways, just use your imagination...

Speaking…

Circle Boutique
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1736 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: Oh, I am in such trouble. On my last outing to the Dupont Circle hood, I spotted this boutique. It was nice to find a real boutiquey boutique on 17th street. It was a shopping epiphany!

The clothes here are a nice mix between distincitve and edgy--…

Cafe Salsa

808 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Laura V. writes: If I had a dollar for every time I walked past this place on my way into Austin Grill, I'd be rich.  Well, recently, a friend and I decided to stop and check it out.  Boy am I glad we did.  This was seriously delicious food.  Class act all around.

I'm…

Potomac Mills Mall

2700 Potomac Mills Circle
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Gayle G. writes: This is it, ladies and gentlemen...the outlet mall of your dreams. OK, maybe just *my* dreams, but-- really-- it is a really good outlet mall.

When you drive in to the mall, beware. The whole thing is basically a huge circle and there are a TON of…

Steve's Bar Room
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1337 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

Vivian K. writes: DAMN THE LUCK.. so i was thinking ( before this weekend ) that i would be the first reviewer.. BUT gayle beat me to it.. FINE.. YOU CAN HAVE THAT TITLE..

anyhoo.. so what do you say to only the best bar in dc because they play really good music, and…

Hysteria

125 South Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

MiRIAM w. writes: Still love the selection at Hysteria but on a recent visit the sole staff member not only gave a chilly reception but she was also quite unhelpful.

Shopping at this price point's gotta be fun. Hysteria was not.

Taste of Morocco

3211 N Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Carlo P. writes: I've been here 3 times meeting friends. The food is decent but the wine list BLOWS! I don't even know why I ask for the list any more. They never have what's on it so I just say, "Give me what you have". Not down with "a little bump and grind" from…

Notti Bianche
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

824 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037

Katie F. writes: Early in the week I was showing my parents the magic of yelp in finding a place near the Kennedy Center for a before the show dinner.  We decide from the reviews, and the fact that they were extending restaurant week, that we would make reservations.…

Wingmaster's Grill

50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Maureen K. writes: I can't give it less than 5 stars. This is my parents place and most true DC residence now it by it's reputation for homestyle fried chicken wings and buffalo style chicken wings. They've been running it for 20 Years (there use to be the…

St Elmo's Coffee Pub

2300 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Jalyn H. writes: I'll try not to wax super gushy over this place....(that sounded gross)

As the clouds above the entrance show, this just might be a little slice of heaven in Del Ray.  St. Elmo's just celebrated its 10th Anniversary, and it's no secret why it's been…

The Curious Grape

4056 28th St S
Arlington, VA 22206

Jennifer S. writes: Suzanne McGrath, the owner of this charming wine shop in Shirlington Village, is a living encyclopedia on all things "wine." She did a wine tasting for one of my charity golf tournaments and everybody loved her (there was a "culinary" portion to the…

Jinx Proof
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3289 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Maureen K. writes: If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, this is a great place in the area to get it done. It's right in the heart of georgetown on M street next to Fetoosh/Modern/Kinkos.

If you have something in mind...bring the picture in and make an apointment.…

Helix Lounge
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1430 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005

MiRIAM w. writes: Ingredients for perfect Wednesday night:

half-price burger*
+
half-price "Pajama Party" cocktail**
+
Helix Lounge
=
All the swank without breaking the bank!

I love this place! The night I went it was raining but I'm looking forward to returning when it's…

Skydome Lounge

300 Army Navy Dr
Double Tree Pentagon City
Arlington, VA 22202

Joel S. writes: Why five starts? Because where else is there a rotating bar/restaurant in DC/VA? Or on the eastern seaboard for that matter(so I've heard)

Good choices in food offerings, variety in appetizers, salads, entree and drinks. I had the chicken, was tasty,…

minibar by Jose Andres
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

inside Cafe Atlantico
405 8th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Courtney R. writes: The boyfriend and I went this past Wednesday night because I KNEW he hadn't experienced anything like minibar before.

Some of the items on the menu were the same, some different from the last--and first--time I went (new chef Brad Lee--working with…

Trader Joes

12268 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Vivian K. writes: this is a review for all the trader joes' but i guess since they only like to do it for one specifically, then i guess i'll do this one...

ahem.. ODE TO TRADER JOE'S:

trader joe's .. how do i love thee.. lemme count the ways..  

from guacomole chips,…

Paolo's Ristorante
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1303 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Leila S. writes: Oh, Paolo! My dearest Paolo...

Words simply can't express how well you treat me. One drink, two drinks, four drinks, MORE! You never fail to leave me stumbling and slurrrrring over you... the first sip of my drink always gives me that "ahhh, there…

Levantes

7262 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

Bill B. writes: I'm an eggs Benedict fiend. If it's on the menu, I'll almost always order it. That's part of why I love brunch buffets so much--nearly all of them include eggs Benedict, and given how much it usually costs by itself, I KNOW that I'll get my money's…

Yes Organic Market
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

658 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Cynthia R. writes: I think I have found a place I actually LIKE to shop for food.

My Marine husband prefers I shop at the Commisary. yuk.
I like the selection at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's but between work and home...neither is to be found.

Luckily, while on my walk, I…

Dr. Daniel Cave, DMD

1800 I Street NW
Suite 701
Washington, DC 20006

Scott G. writes: Perhaps I watched Marathon Man at a formative age or had too many cavities as a kid, but I always despised dentists growing up and, until recent years, approached visits to the dentist with a combination of fear and loathing.

Dr. Dan Cave has…

IKEA

10100 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Mary Kay S. writes: IKEA is an institution based entirely on a great concept.  I'm all for it, except when the concept is poorly executed.  Today I give IKEA five stars for pleasurable browsing, two stars for customer service, and zero stars for letting the whole…

Parkway Deli & Restaurant

8317 Grubb Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Vivian K. writes: **vivian's 40$ a day **
welcome to silver spring, the up and coming area that's still slightly "coming" and close to the heart of DC ... so you wanna basic deli that has good food, low prices, a pickle bar, and wine and beer that you can buy on your…

Aldo Shoes

1100 S Hayes St
Arlington, VA 22202

Pheniece J. writes: This store in Pentagon City mall is great. Good prices, comfortable and fashionable options, and the shoes are a little less "12 & K st " than Steve Maddens.

I covet their new fall line.

The Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

2150 N Culpeper St
Arlington, VA 22207

Jennifer S. writes: In MY best interest I do not recommend any of the cakes/pies here, especially the Linzer Torte, Apple Caramel Nut Pie, Dark Rum Cake and Mocha Cake. Stay away from the Sticky Buns w/ Nuts, Poppyseed Hamentashen (probably spelled this wrong),…

Yamazato

6303 Little River Tpke
Ste 120
Alexandria, VA 22312

Sam R. writes: Quite possibly the longest list of specialty rolls I have ever laid my eyes on. Sushi named after Dragons, miscellaneous animals and mystical landscapes and weather patterns.

Did the sushi match up with the creative names?

For the most part - yes.…

All About Jane

2839 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

jenn h. writes: All About Jane could be renamed All About Jenn because... well, I'm all about it!  They carry the uber cute names found in high end boutiques, but they add a funky flair with lesser-found brands on top of it all!  I just picked up a great Rebecca…

The Irish Walk

415 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Kori K. writes: I lost my claddagh ring that I bought in Ireland a few years ago, and on St. Patrick's Day  I was told I must not be Irish because I wasn't wearing one. So I wondered into The Irish Walk and boy did I have a selection!

The lady behind the counter was…

Sizzling Express
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

600 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

alexis g. writes: I have a love/hate relationship with good ole Sizz Ex, but it always comes through in a clutch on those work days when I just want to pig out. This place is certainly conducive to pigging out, since it's salad bar is about 30 feet long and its buffet…

Daily Planet Wine & Gourmet

2004 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Jalyn H. writes: I have yet to find a better wine shop in the area.  Then again, I haven't had to look to another place because Planet Wine does the job.  Fantastic selection from all over the world, with a knowledgable staff to help you with your choice.  There are…

The Papery

2871 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Jennifer S. writes: I adore this store. They have unique hand-made cards for every occasion, and I am a big card fan. I have stockpiles of them all filed away for every occasion (mainly because I am too lazy to go out when I need one so I pick tons that I like in…

ShoeFly

2727 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22216

andra e. writes: I do love this store because it reminds me that affordable shoes can look gooooood. And the selection changes so often, you're bound to find something. Watch out for their european shop hours (closed mondays and mainly open in the afternoon).…

Free People

2700 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

MiRIAM w. writes: Before Urban Outfitters became Urban Outfitters it was Free People.

This location at Clarendon Commons is one of the relatively few Free People boutiques in the country (the first of which opened in 2002).

Design fiends can scour the store for fun…

As Kindred Spirits

1101 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Gayle G. writes: This store is the only place I have found Jennifer Eubanks' jewelry (J. Dell Designs) outside of Eastern Market. If you haven't seen her beautiful and delicate chandelier earrings, you are so missing out.

Kindred Spirits has a nice amount of space,…