Big Buns Gourmet Grill

4401 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203

PC W. writes: Big Buns....the healthy alternative to Five Guys?  Big Buns is a great little burger joint tucked away in the courtyard behind Vapiano in Ballston.  I would never have known it was there if a friend hadn't raved about it and his claim was…

Kwik-E-Mart

4199 Kenilworth Ave
Bladensburg, MD 20710

Gayle G. writes: D'Oh! I am so, so late in writing/posting a review on this cool, cool extravaganza. We checked out the Kwik E Mart the second week of July, I think.

The 3D "cutouts" of Ralph, Marge, Homer, Apu and the rest were awesome. Bart and Millhouse on the…

RedRocks Firebrick Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

1036 Park Road NW
Washington, DC 20010

Chloe F. writes: On Saturday night my friend and I wondered to RedRocks in search of food and spirits. We wanted to sit outside so we anticipated a wait. Not to worry, though, as we went to the bar to grab a pre-dinner drink. It was at that moment I saw a martini…

Big Bear Cafe
Neighborhood: Bloomingdale

1700 1st St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Elaine M. writes: This might be my favorite coffee shop in D.C.  Big Bear has great coffee, with the option of getting it served in a French Press (all of their coffee is pressed, too) and decent pastries, which is as much as can be said for any D.C. coffee shop.…

Safeway

11120 South Lakes Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Michelle W. writes: I used to hate this store before the renovation and insisted on going to Hunter's Woods.  Now I prefer this one.  The layout is logical (well, aside from the bread being in the Asian/ethnic food aisle, but Hunter's Woods is no better), the store is…

Old Georgetown Grille

7755 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814

PC W. writes: Another of my favorites in Bethesda.  It's like homecooked diner food.  I was addicted to their Chicken Rice soup.  Food is cheap and filling - I could get a huge bowl of the soup for $3 and I swear it's homemade. It's so hard to find a good chicken…

Hard Times Cafe

1117 Nelson St
Rockville, MD 20850

laurie w. writes: I go here all the time and I really don't know why. I inevitably eat too much and get incredibly ill, the food isn't good for you by any stretch of the imagination, and after I eat the last thing I want to do is go back to work when lying down on the…

Williams-Sonoma
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5300 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

MiRIAM w. writes: I came here seeking a set of six champagne flutes. I received superior service from a brightly colored chino-clad lad. Not only was he well-versed in all of the champagne flute options but he even took the time to place each of the glasses under…

Diana Nails

4150 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206

Stef W. writes: If I lived in NoVA, this would be the only nail salon I would frequent!  Located in Shirlington Village near Cap City Brewery, you can get a great manicure and pedicure for $28.  Yes, you read correctly, $28 combined!

Diana Nails is clean and has the…

Bang Salon

601 F Street NW
Ste 100
Washington, DC 20050

Jim B. writes: 3.5 stars

After growing out a hideous Hair Cuttery job, I needed to try anyplace else. As I wanted to check out Vida gym that day, I decided to get a haircut at Bang beforehand.

I was able to easily book online through the website and randomly picked…

Overwood

220 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Becca B. writes: I've only been here for lunch, but every time has been pretty great. My co-workers and I frequent this place about once a month and are usually more than satisfied. The fried green tomatoes are amazing and the gazpacho (which I think was a special)…

Vidal Sassoon

Tysons Galleria
1855 International Dr, Ste G
McLean, VA 22102

Maria M. writes: Dusan does my mother's hair at Vidal Sassoon.  WAIT!  Before y'all start groaning, let me tell you that my mom has ALWAYS had impeccable haircuts.  Always.  She's had these great, short, symmetrical-but-asymmetri cal-at-the-same-time kind of cuts.…

Biagio Fine Chocolate
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1904 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

angela n. writes: Hello, it's a chocolate store, how can that possibly be bad?  

But actually, the cocoa industry has serious problems with child slavery and the exploitation of poor farmers: http://www.globalexcha...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/...  

Happily, among…

Britishink Tattoo Studio and Gallery
Neighborhood: H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

508 H St NE
Washington, DC 20050

Blackhellkat v. writes: My review will focus on one artist at Britishink since I know this person's art the best. As with any permanent body art DO YOUR RESEARCH! Have an initial consultation with your artist before you ever put ink to skin. Go home. Think. Then go back in.…

Matsui Sushi

6408 Landsdowne Ctr
Alexandria, VA 22315

Meredith M. writes: Definitely go for the spicy / roasted / mussels appetizer. It takes a while but it's worth the wait.  I've only been once for lunch, but my dining companion had been there many times and loves it. The food here is great.

Scalped Salon

5311 Water St
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Cynthia R. writes: Hip has found it's way to Southern Maryland kids...and it looks like a blonde bombshell with pink bangs.

I followed the previous reviewer's advice in search of a hipper look with less Southern Fried hair to Ami @ Scalped. I love my former…

Proof Restaurant
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

775 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Carla C. writes: I didn't want to like Proof.

I didn't want to fall for the trendy restaurant in the trendy neighborhood (although I don't actually consider Gallery place a neighborhood because neighborhoods have grocery stores, but I digress), and I didn't want to…

Kings Contrivance Restaurant

10150 Shaker Dr
Columbia, MD 21046

cindi n. writes: celebrated my father-in-law's 91st birthday here for dinner!   sat in enclosed porch -- nice seating area by the windows,  so lots of light & beautiful view of the woods -- would have been perfect except it was grey & heavily pouring.
i had the…

Langano Ethiopian Restaurant

8305 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Julia W. writes: I'm conflicted as how to rate this place. The food alone was probably worth 4-5 stars. My friend and I each got a sambusa and then shared the vegetarian platter, and we both were stuffed. I was a little disappointed, because they were completely out…

Taiwan Cafe
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4654 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Dave L. writes: A taste of Taiwan!

I love Taiwan! There aren't many restaurants featuring Taiwanese flavors in the nation's capital, so I had to try Taiwan Cafe. Turns out, they have pretty good food. I mean, it's not my momma's cooking, but it tries and comes close.…

Jack's Boat House

3500 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Lisa M. writes: When the weather gets warm in the area, inevitably thoughts turn to summer sports, such as boating, yachting, fishing, etc. For those that don't own boats of their own, fear not - you can still enjoy the cool breezes on the Potomac by visiting Jack's…

Thai Place

2134 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037

Erynne J. writes: Having spent a good 21 days in Thailand last summer, I feel like Thai Place really does a great job with the dishes they serve there.

I really suggest the Panang Curry with tofu or seafood.  It's amazing.  I usually get it as spicy as possible, but if…

Taqueria Nacionale

444 N Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: Even though it rained and I had no umbrella. . .even though I needed a warmer coat, today was a good day. Why? Because today I discovered Taqueria Nacionale.

Finding Taqueria Nacionale meant I got tacos, yucca fries and a pineapple agua fresca for…

Elsie's Magic Skillet

8166 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309

Chris E. writes: Growing up in the south I have eaten lots of "soul food."  For me it was never called Soul Food it was just called a meal.  I have eaten at some the well known places in the U Street Corridor.  But I found this well kept secret with a friend one late…

Scripps National Spelling Bee

Washington, DC 20050

Dandy D. writes: this is some fucked up shit. i CANNOT handle it. i CANNOT handle this!

we're talking SNUFF FILM bad.

i mean these kids are all borderline autistic & you put them under this much pressure, in the spotlight, on stage, in our nation's capital only to…

H2O Restaurant and Lounge

800 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20050

Kim S. writes: Great place for Sunday brunch. Always crowded. Make reservations during holidays (Easter, Mother's Day, etc..) or you will not get seated. Great omelete chef, made to order waffles, shrimp, crab legs, fruit, desserts, jerk chicken (very spicy),…

Cantina Marina

600 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024

Chelsea J. writes: Being that my office is in the Marina, this bar is quite convenient for happy hours!  They have pretty decent happy hours specials, which can keep the costs down.  The atmosphere is nice, though since I see it all day long, its lost some of its…

Beautyfirst

11836 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Helen S. writes: i have been waiting for a forum where i could voice my undying love for the best esthetician's esthetician who works here at beautyfirst in rockville. sadly enough, DC Metro hasn't yet jumped on the yelp.com bandwagon quite yet, but once they do, i…

House of India

9350 Snowden River Pkwy
Ste F2
Columbia, MD 21045

Aaron R. writes: Website:
http://www.houseofindi...

Review:
This place is absotively, posilutely, the cats pajamas!  Let me see if I can't just break it down for you:

Indian food is awesome.  Indian food in America is almost as amazing.  There is a common phenomenon…

Cold Stone Creamery

821 Ellsworth Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20910

sarah y. writes: I don't think there is one in DC and when I was around in this area a few weeks back of course I had to stop in.. it reminds me of home! Birthday Cake remix is my favourite, along with the oatmeal cookie ice cream. You can get basically anything…

Washington-Dulles Airport Marriott

45020 Aviation Dr
Dulles, VA 20166

Gene W. writes: What donkey/ricky put the Washington-Dulles Airport Marriott in Vienna, Virginia??? I submitted a revision to have the address updated to Dulles, VA. It's very nice hotel with an exceptional staff. One would think that if one stayed in an airport…

Logan @ The Heights
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

3115 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20010

alexis g. writes: I really like the location of this place and it has a lot of potential. My only complaint is that they didn't have many selections for vegetarians. And I know I shouldn't expect people to bend over backwards for my personal choice, but still.

I had…

California Pizza Kitchen

7939 Tysons Corner Ctr
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Jade R. writes: 5 Stars for Service!

After a job interview on Monday, I needed comfort food. My boyfriend and I headed to the nearest dine-in pizza restaurant - California Pizza Kitchen. We sat at the counter facing the kitchen for a nice view of the "action".

My…

D.P. Dough

8145 Baltimore Ave
#J
College Park, MD 20740

Jim B. writes: My old college roommate and I tried to order every calzone on the menu over the course of a school year. Even though we got about halfway through, we still had some 30 plus calzones to go.

The menu is crazy, so there's going to something for…

Roots Market

16800 Georgia Ave
Olney, MD 20832

Chlo S. writes: It really is refreshing to see places like this around. Prices aren't bad and a lot of vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Actually, most of their freezer section is vegetarian with a ton of choices. Good things I've had: soy jerky (by the cash…

Starbucks
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

3107 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20010

Shannon M. writes: PTL!  the "bux" has landed in MtP/CH! I confess, I have been waiting for this happy day since I moved to DC in 2001.   Yes the bux is the McD of coffee, and I'm sorry espresso-purists, but sometimes I just gotta have it.  This store is clean and…

Rose Park
Neighborhood: Georgetown

26th & O St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Warren A. writes: Rose Park between Georgetown and Dupont Circle is a great outdoor park and playground if you can put up with Georgetowners.  We kid because we love.  

For my tastes, it's all about dog watching and tennis playing.  For the former, there are two fields…

India Garden Restaurant

1321Rockville Pike
Ste C
Rockville, MD 20852

Chlo S. writes: I have only been to their lunch buffet (it becomes full service for dinner), but it was good. They serve meat, but many meat-eaters who I have dragged along ended up not eating any because the vegetarian options look so good. The place is often…

Bangkok City Restaurant

6351 Multiplex Dr
Centreville, VA 20121

Clint U. writes: Wednesday night before a Tuesday Christmas.   We just finished 11 grueling hours with customers.   We were beat and tired but we had to eat.  

SWEETWATERS!!!  Brew and chew.  

Off we went.  

WHAT?   An hour wait at 7 pm?  Quickly scanning the parking…