Springwater Fiber Workshop

808 N Fairfax St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Jessica B. writes: I am a member with this place. A little outside of Old Town, it is worth finding if you are interested in knitting, crochet, weaving, etc.

The staff know a lot about patterns and are always willing to help out.
They also have workshops and classes.…

Moojoo Ken
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1512 U St NW
2nd Fl
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: If you have a secret (or not so secret) bag or shoe fetish like I do, then totally check out this store. Moojoo Ken is on the second floor of a row house, so it is a bit hard to find..but so worth it!

Up the wooden stairs, and into a design studio…

The Roasting House

1004 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005

Jess K. writes: I needed some girl talk with the BFF so we headed here for lunch because it is between both of our offices.  She had been here before and had the taco salad but that wasn't available because of the tomato crisis. She ordered the California Salad and…

Ledo Pizza

2254 Hunters Woods Plz
Reston, VA 20191

Rebecca J. writes: I am a pizza connoisseur, and this is my favorite pizza on the planet!  I find myself with a strong urge on a weekly basis to stop in and have some plain cheese (with extra sauce) from Ledo Pizza in Reston.  I have also eaten at a few of the other…

Luciano Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

1054 Elden St
Herndon, VA 20170

Rebecca J. writes: I first started dining at the Luciano's in Tyson's Corner Mall about 15 years ago and was pleasantly surprised when they opened one in Herndon.  They have great new york style pizza, and really good bread and salad.  They have a variety of subs and…

Laboratorio del Galileo

1110 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Mary Kay S. writes: Hands down the finest dining experience I've ever had.  Not that I've been to the best places in the world, but I have been to 1789, Red Sage, Nora, etc.  Roberto Donna's Laboratorio tops everything.  Food, service, entertainment, and price all come…

Matsutake Sushi

320 23rd Street South
#1001
Arlington, VA 22202

Wilhelm Y. writes: I visited Washington DC back in late October to participate in the annual Marine Corps Marathon.  I stayed at a hotel in the portion of Arlington, VA known as Crystal City.  One night after the big race my legs were still a bit sore so I decided to…

Redeem
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1734 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: My husband went on a babymoon (you know, that last big trip that a pregnant woman can take before she is in the "no-fly zone"). We went to LA of all places. We aren't beach people, and we couldn't afford to go overseas, so LA it was. We spent two…

CVS Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4555 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

Stef W. writes: I usually hate going to CVS.  The lines are always long, whether for the cashiers or the pharmacy.  No one ever seems happy to be working there.  The aisles aren't fully stocked.  And, I never know how late the store is open.  But, it's a whole new…

Rocco's Italian Restaurant

1357 Chain Bridge Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101

Cathy D. writes: 5 stars for their meatball sub. I ordered a whole sub and was thinking of splitting it with my coworker, but after I took a bite into it I knew I couldn't share it. Oh yeah, go ahead and order the Peroni Italian beer to wash it all down. Mmm mmm. I…

StitchDC Chevy Chase
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5520 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Sonia B. writes: I love this place! It is quite small and hidden away but a great little shop all the same. It is however very easy to spend a whole lot of money there if you just can't resist that luxurious cashmere yarn. They have a good selection of needles and…

Neramitra

2200-I Crystal Dr
Arlington, VA 22202

Jed S. writes: Neramitra is a good Thai restaurant. It's not amazing, it's standard fare, but it is good. The service is also good. If I stopped here, Neramitra would get four stars.

Unfortunately, the pricing means I have to dock Neramitra a star, leaving it with…

Falls Church Lock & Key Service

6201 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044

Stephanie N. writes: Nicest guy working there EVER!  He gave me free tix to a baseball game on my very first visit.  Too bad it was like the day b4 I was leaving. kinda hard to find, but I'd go back if I ever needed more keys!

Odeon Cafe
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1714 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

Vamsi V. writes: Where do you go to eat when you are hungry at midnight on a Sunday...and you are staying at a hotel near Dupont circle.

I walked up to Dupont circle hoping there will be a lot of places open around midnight. After all, it's only Sunday, the gays…

The Hermitage Inn Restaurant

7134 Main Street
Clifton, VA 20124

Heather F. writes: French Mediterranean cuisine in a charming Victorian setting. This place has it all. Fabulous food with service to match. Ladies are first here, both when ordering and when being served. It's old fashioned service at it's best, fine dining done…

Cutting Edge

15114 Frederick Rd
Rockville, MD 20850

B Y. writes: This is a great place for threading but don't expect anything fancy. They always use new thread on every person. Based on previous reviews I would HIGHLY recommend sticking to the same person if you get good results. Always tell them you want to…

Gelico Cafe & Pizzeria

757 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Katie T. writes: I was craving a calzone, and someone conveniently left the menu from gelico (lowercase on purpose, apparently) at the reception desk. Looked like a pretty standard casual Italian lunch place, but with a few Middle Eastern things like…

Sugarloaf Craft Festival

Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

Lynn S. writes: This company has produced craft fairs at both the Montgomery County and Manassas Fairgrounds for years.  Now they have expanded their calendar to include shows indoors at the Dulles Expo Center.  The sampling of vendors (January 2007) revealed a fine…

Dr. Margaret Alexander, MD

9100 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814

Tu-Van L. writes: For a luxurious respite for a potentially uncomfortable doctor's visit for the ladies, come here.  Staff is friendly and attentive and the The Doctor is as kind as can be.  At most other offices I've been to, a nurse practitioner performs your…

Ngp Software Inc

1101 Vermont Ave, NW
Suite 710
Washington, DC 20005

Aaron R. writes: NGP software is a leading technology, web, and database company based out of Washington DC, that caters to Democratic campaigns and organizations.
Run by a passionate cadre of young politically minded folks, NGP guided  me, and taught me the ropes of…

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

8825 Centre Park Dr
Columbia, MD 21045

Vivian K. writes: so here's to you columbia,  one of the only suburbs i've ever been in that can really use 'family life' as it's motto..  everything's within 15 minutes away, and as a secret-suburb-lover-when- i-have-kids, this is definitely a place for a great…

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th St and F St
Washington, DC 20050

Clint U. writes: UPDATED: 12/30/07

Museums serve many useful purposes in society.  
1.  Gathers many artifacts from past and present civilia\zations for academic study or just pure artistic appreciation
2.  Organizes history to make it much more cogent to the average…

Tutto Bambini

1552 Potomac Greens Dr
Alexandria, VA 22314

Gayle G. writes: When I was over at Periwinkle, I saw this place out of the corner of my eye and had to stop in. I had a serious case of deja vu. I had seen some of these high end, designer baby/toddler clothes before..but at *much* lower prices. But where?

Ah, of…

Studio Gallery

2108 R St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Gayle G. writes: Studio is one of the many contemporary art galleries in D.C. But it is unique. It is the longest running artist-owned gallery in the city. The Studio Gallery is owned by thirty seven local and professional artists.

Studio is a member of the Galleries…

Just Paper & Tea
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3232 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Julie H. writes: I like food, but I also like paper. Cute notebooks and notesets are my downfall and as a little girl I would spend much of my allowance buying up said things. Not much has changed over the years - "allowance" becoming "meager paycheck" and the Sanrio…

Meadow Cleaners

370 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 20190

David W. writes: After using Meadow Cleaners for several years I am quite pleased with their service. My clothes have always been ready on time with no damage or lost items and they are great about replacing lost buttons along with doing minor sewing. They charge a…

Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
Neighborhood: Shaw

26th & Benng Rd NE
Washington, DC 20001

Paul M. writes: There are so many secrets in this city - this is one of them. If you are a golfer go there - if you are not take the game up here.

But first let me clarify - this place is no secret to the locals and has a deserved following in the catchment area, but…

A Woman's Story Gallery

1307 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Gayle G. writes: As you would expect from the name, this gallery displays the art of  women who are local artists. What you may not know is the artists shown here are immigrants or refugees.

A Woman's Story is a non profit organization that due to their artist…

Jiffy Lube

2912 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Local L. writes: I was glad to see another glowing review on this place, but I"m not surprised.  I realize you're essentially going to get the same thing at any Jiffy Lube, but this place stands out.  The employees are so well trained.

On busy days, they have a guy…

Defense Commissary Agency

185 Chappie James Boulevard S
Bolling AFB, DC 20032

Mike L. writes: The real deal is the bulk items and tobacco. The meat and the deli is pretty good and oh so many chesses.

Ginza
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1721 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

soledad g. writes: I absolutely love Ginza.  I always get my tea sets here when I buy them for gifts!  The staff is really friendly and enjoyable.  They also have a nice nick-nack section of toys, stickers, magnets and "stuff" for the kids and friends.  They also have…

Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken

4621 Silver Hill Rd
Suitland, MD 20746

Larry G. writes: I just love the spicy fried chicken from Popeye's.  Their cajun fries...mmm-mmm!  That buttermilk biscuit...so fresh!

This particular location just had a renovation and it looks so much better.  The dining area is roomier.  Their cash registers are…

Gold's Gym

5520 Randolph Rd
# A
Rockville, MD 20847

Catherine H. writes: I'm a member of a Gold's in Oakland, CA, but I am in DC on a regular basis and always hit this gym several times a trip (free travel cards being one major plus of belonging to a Gold's Gym).

First, let me say that I'm pretty much certain my membership…

Sun Cleaners
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1403 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Warren A. writes: I've been with Sun Cleaners for about two years now, and at the risk of jinxing myself into having bad things happen to my new and to-be-altered charles tyrwhitt suit, I happily give them five stars.  Really, what's so hard about dry cleaning that…

Animal Crackers Pet Boutique & Salon

111 2nd St
Laurel, MD 20707

Erin H. writes: I've taken Dinah here since she was a baby. Well, she still is a baby. I think they've only been open for around 2 years. Stacy does a great cut. They also offer pampered service packages - pawlish, etc. I'm always happy (and, more importantly, so is…