Rockville Branch, Montgomery County Library

21 Maryland Ave
Rockville, MD 20850

Lesly S. writes: Call me a big fat nerd for giving the library five stars. I DON'T CARE! After dealing the old branch of the Rockville library for years, the new one is a fantastic upgrade. First off I am so glad the county saw fit to include a new library in with…

Starbucks
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2130 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20052

Nadine N. writes: As a former barista at an independent coffeehouse, I usually go out of my way NOT to go to Starbucks, but I have to give credit where credit is due.

I decided to buy one of those boxes of coffee that Starbucks sells for $12 to bring to my…

Pampanguena Cafe

16041 Frederick Rd
Derwood, MD 20850

Mark D. writes: Being away from my comfort foods which are so easily accessible in SF, I was very happy to find Pampanguena!  I mean, this place is class...and that's coming from someone who just came back from the Philippines a couple of weeks ago.  They have the…

Spring Mill Bread Company

4961 Elm St
Bethesda, MD 20810

Cor K. writes: I used to work here after school, when I was in high school. Great bread made fresh daily. They hire immigrant workers to get up at 4 in the morning to start baking, they're all done by 8 so they can move on to other jobs. Plus the offer them medical…

Digos Salon

3713 Newark St NW
Washington, DC 20050

Graize N. writes: I followed my stylist, Guven from a well known Georgetown salon to his new salon.  I cannot say enough for Guven's ability to color and style.  That is a rarity to have a stylist that can do both. I am especially impressed with his work with color.…

National Japanese American Memorial

Lousiana Avenue/New Jersey Avenue/D Street NW
Office 1601 I St NW Ste #925
Washington, DC 20006

Rinky A. writes: The CORRECT website is:

http://njamf.com/home/

Washington DC Convention and Tourism Corporation

901 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Rinky A. writes: This is a WONDERFUL website that has TONS of information on it.

They publish The Official Washington DC Visitors Guide.  They will send it to you for FREE by either online or through their toll free number on their website.

We found this guide to be…

Gap Outlet

102 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

PC W. writes: I love this outlet.  Every 3 times I leave here empty-handed, there is one time I buy a bag bursting full of cheap clothes.  Earlier in the year, I bought 4 pairs of the comfiest brown gauchos to wear at home for $1.99 each marked down from $25/pair.…

Fitness First

255 S Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22304

Kori K. writes: Let's face it Yelpers, we obviously like to eat. And though Jessica Cutler is so kind to call D.C. the "Hollywood for the Ugly" we don't have to be! So if you are looking to join a gym with a ton of classes, a lot of cardio equipment and late hours,…

Dale Music Co Inc

8240 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Madeleine E. writes: Great music store. Very knowledgeable help and thousands of music books and scores. Reasonably priced merchandise and a large selection of brands. We went there for a new clarinet mouthpiece. Unsure which to purchase, they let us try them all out in…

Mervis Diamond Importers

1900 Mervis Way
Vienna, VA 22182

nat h. writes: I guess the ring shopping experience is a bit of a personal thing, but I just didn't really like this place much.

You enter Mervis by having a security guard open the door for you.  Then they usher you into a small white room, which honestly,…

Avodah House

1532 Spring Pl NW
Washington, DC 20010

Jonathan M. writes: This place is a mad house. But I highly recommend it. When I went to my first party there, I met this hottie, Lisa. I've since spent most of my free time with her. She's great.

Mervis Diamond Importers

5480 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

MiRIAM w. writes: Browsing for an engagement ring at Mervis was quite a lot like the process of buying a used car - unpleasant!

Kim's Tailoring, Dry Cleaning & Shoe Repair

1100 South Hayes St.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Lower Level
Arlington, VA 22202

Grace W. writes: I totally busted the heels on my favorite pair of Nine Wests -- too many nights out in Boston, apparently -- and decided to try out this shoe repair business because I wanted to wear my heels to a holiday party.  Because I work 9-5 (usually til 6,…

Pyramids - CLOSED

600 Florida Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Jim B. writes: I hesitate to write up this review simply because I want to keep this place all to myself!

Tom Sietsema wrote this place up in the April 15th Washington Post, but I was brought here by a buddy of mine who lives in the area. He prefaced the restaurant…

Pho Bistro

6053 Centreville Crest Ln
Suite L
Centreville, VA 20121

Sam R. writes: Gather around kids ... I got a history lesson from my brother of all people about Pho Bistro the other day.

It is owned by a Vietnamese guy who went to VA Tech with one of my brother's best friends. He got tired of working for the man, so he opened a…

Plato's Diner

7150 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Jade R. writes: If you're trekking to IKEA in College Park for a day's worth of shopping, I highly recommend a pre-game meal at Plato's Diner.

The diner is hard to miss. It's a standalone restaurant nestled next to Quality Inn. You'll see some hungover students…

Suburban Animal Hospital

6879 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22213

Emily C. writes: I really love this animal hospital. I always go to Dr. Benham who is one of the nicest vets I have ever met. She is always available for phone questions and treats my pets so well. I have two cats, both very rambunctious and playful, so it's…

K Street Bagels

2000 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Chloe F. writes: Let's face it...I am a NYer....from Staten Island, no less...haha

I think back to those days of 7am SAT prep classes before the regular high school classes began...taking the train and then walking in the shivering morning cold...or warm humidity,…

Pica Deli

11864 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA 20191

Neal E. writes: Pica-Deli is one of my fave Deli's in the area. It's a popular lunch destination. It's not evident that the Deli is there - since it's in a generic looking office building.

I have several favorites here, including their Turkey Amalfi, the Meatball…

Massage Works
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1070 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Mary Kay S. writes: I love massages, and I often get muscular pain, so through the course of my life I have had a LOT of massages.  I generally go for deep tissue work, though I've had Swedish, sports, and all kinds of variations. Let me assure you that Robert Hawkins,…

Definitions Personal Training Plus
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1070 Thomas Jefferson St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Mary Kay S. writes: I've been a client at Definitions for several years now.  I am so much more comfortable working out here than at a regular gym.  It's small, yes, but the number of clients is small. There's a nice mix of regular folk and really fit people.  There are…

Meridian Park Drum Circle
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

16th and V street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: We DCers seem to have been waiting for the warm weather for a while...maybe we have forgotten our north-eastern and mid-western roots....or, simply, everything is just better when it is warm....

so wander over to the Meridian Park on a Sunday…

Dupont Center for Muscular Recovery
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1330 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Suite B2
Washington, DC 20036

Dan W. writes: Jim has the fingers of a god.  Most definitely the best massage I have ever experienced.  I went there with a lot of back pain and left pain free and I have remained pain free since.  That is what I am talking about.  I will admit, I do see him…

bodybydan.com
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1070 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Mary Kay S. writes: Body By Dan is actually Dan White, a high-energy, accomplished personal trainer.  I've been a client of Dan's for more than 3 years now, and I have Dan to thank for being a healthy 40-something woman in good shape.  Thanks Dan!  

Dan is an…

www.google.com/reader

Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: I imagine you have heard about how google is just coming out with all types of amazing applications (docs and spreadsheets, etc.). So are you using the google reader?

Its a great way to get lots of bits of info giving you the links to all the actual…

Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring

8506 Fenton St
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Jason S. writes: The hotel is typical Courtyard, with friendly staff, most of whom speak English, clean rooms, easy parking and a safe location. The room prices are reasonable, high-speed internet access is reliable and the morning coffee was above average.

The hotel…

La Colmenita - CLOSED
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1704 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Mary Kay S. writes: I think the owner (Rodney?) must have read Chloe's review, because when I went in there yesterday there were at least 5 bottles under $10.  I think I bought most of them :-)  

I love the idea of this store, because it's a *wine* store on the typically…

California Tortilla

10721 Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Libby F. writes: Rock, Paper, Scissors shoot!  Yeah, man!  For today and next Wednesday only you can play RPS with the cashier for a chance to win a free small chips and queso.  I won!! (Paper always rules.)

The real reason though for the update is their fish tacos.…

Bill Short, Rolfer
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1700 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Steve S. writes: I'd been wanting to go to a rolfer for about 10 years before I FINALLY took the plunge, only because a friend of mine married a rolfer (not Bill!) and he always offered amazing insights into various aches and pains and body alignment issues I raised.…

Dr. Mahmoud H. Mustafa, MD
Neighborhood: West End

2311 M Street NW
Ste 401
Washington, DC 20037

Brianne C. writes: Unlike any doctor's office experience I've had before. The autographed photographs, vibrant wall art, large golden retriever, and fabulous desk staff always quell any of my apprehension, and the music always gets me moving. I completely trust Dr.…

Peking Garden

2008 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Emily D. writes: Let me be as succinct as possible: this place is FUCKING AWESOME.

I am incredibly sad that I am popping Peking Garden's Yelp cherry, especially because I can no longer partake in its mindboggling fantasticness. I used to live in Dupont Circle, and…

Unity Woods Yoga Center
Neighborhood: Woodley Park

2639 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Mary Kay S. writes: I've heard some people complain that Unity Woods is too intense, as in, serious about yoga.  Well, I can't disagree with that.  Unity Woods is a full-on Iyengar studio, and I think most of the instructors I've had there have studied in India at some…

Salon Nordine & Day Spa

11955 Freedom Drive
Reston, VA 20190

Michelle W. writes: Ok, so I've had two stellar experiences at Nordine in the last two weeks.

First was the haircut.  I should preface this by explaining that I'm one of those annoying women who forgets about her hair until it's a wretched mess.  This time, it was out of…

RH Bistro
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2116 F St NW
Washington, DC 20050

Lesly S. writes: Foggy Bottom folks know there is an incredible lack of decent food in the area. A few of the office buildings around have cafeterias, but restaurant options are chain (Bertucci's, etc.), expensive (Kinkead's), or wack (Subway--no offense to those who…

Maxim Gourmet Oriental Market

460 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850

Catherine H. writes: Maxim's is a solid Asian market and probably the best in MoCo. The store is large, with lots of dried and canned foods and a whole host of different food and related items. As Becky mentioned, they also have a hot food counter and a bakery, both of…

Remax Distinctive Real Estate

1850 Centennial Park Dr Ste 100
Reston, VA 20191

Michelle W. writes: I purchased my house using Vicky Olson, in 2003.  Vicky is the consummate professional (she's also my godmother, but she was a fabulous agent regardless).  She listened to my needs, showed me houses on the low, low end of my range and on the…

National City Mortgage Co

4000 Legato Rd
Ste 800
Fairfax, VA 22033

Michelle W. writes: At the advice of my real estate agent, Vicky Olson, I worked with Barbara Roubo when I purchased my home in 2003.  

Barb was extremely helpful in holding my hand through the onerous and frankly scary financial process of buying a house.  For a lot of…