Lost Dog Cafe

5876 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205

Stef W. writes: ***4.5 Stars***

Lost Dog gets me as excited as a bitch in heat!  Seriously!

I'm a pizza girl, and the pizza here is very good.  I particularly enjoy the White Pizza II with fontina, and the Greek Pizza with spinach, olives and feta.  Pies range from $9…

Trader Joe's

7514 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043

PC W. writes: After years of hearing "you should go to Trader Joe's" and my most recent attempt to adhere to a budget, I took my first step into a Trader Joe's last night.  My grocery store trips usually result in my leaving with a 90 count bag of pizza rolls, cup…

Pho 75

1721 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209

Dave L. writes: Faux pas

*At an undisclosed government agency*
GS-14:  Hey Dave, you wanna grab some faux this weekend?
Me: What's faux?
GS-14: (disbelief) You've never had faux?? OMG, I totally have to take you. I know this great place called Faux 75. You'll love it!…

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art

1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

Sean G. writes: The Sackler (and the Freer) are often overlooked - to the delight of locals who know these are two of the best museums DC has to offer and explore. The soothing outdoor courtyard pavilion inside the Sackler is welcome respite from the Mall and the…

PostSecret

13345 Copper Ridge Rd
Germantown, MD 20874

misha r. writes: This is by far the most moving public art work I've ever encountered.  If you don't yet know about www.postsecret.com let me be the first to show you something amazing.

A simple man, untrained as an artist, had a lucid dream one night about three…

Equinox Restaurant

818 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006

MiRIAM w. writes: Impressing San Francisco food snobs in Washington, D.C. is a daunting task. Enter Equinox.

I came here this evening to sample cider-based cocktails with my platonic life partner in crime. We ordered the Pumpkin Cobbler (cinnamon-infused rum,…

Julia's Empanadas
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1221 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Chang W. writes: For the betterment of science, I decided to conduct an experiment at Julia's Empanadas last night. I ate one empanada while I was still sober and one after I was piss ass drunk. The verdict: they taste good no matter what mental state you're in. I'll…

Rock Creek Park

Military & Glover Rd
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: Rock Creek Park is an urban oasis; a tree-filled sanctuary that offers a wonderful respite from the heat of summer. That much you probably already know.

But did you know that you can reserve a picnic grove in Rock Creek Park? I was amazed when we…

Willard InterContinental

1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

Koizumi Y. writes: There is little point repeating much of what has already been covered in reviews here. I am, without question, a Hay-Adams regular when in town..but on this recent occasion clients put me up in Willard.

What a pleasant and exquisite surprise. The…

Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company
Neighborhood: Glover Park

2418 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Jennifer S. writes: While I'm a fan of the pulled bbq chix sandwich and almost all the sides (the rice & beans and slaw are probably my favorites -- and oh the walls of hot sauce cannot be overlooked, as I am a major hot sauce addict), most people I know are most keen…

Asia Nora
Neighborhood: West End

2213 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Netty L. writes: Organic, seasonal, delicious, and amazing.

Amsterdam Falafelshop
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2425 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

Kevin L. writes: What do you do after you've just been out at Halo with the boys, you're sloshed, you're with your favorite Fashion Adviser, and you have to drive home that night?  Head up to the AdMo and find something greasy and starchy to soak up some of the…

Tosca

1112 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Justin S. writes: Tosca's website is very informative and lists the whole menu, which was a major selling point for me.  I saw that there were numerous homemade stuffed pastas on the menu & I was sold...

  My girlfriend and I each got the pre-theater tasting menu ($35…

Proper Topper
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1350 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Maria M. writes: This is definitely one of the nicer boutiques in DC, and a nice change from the Pentagon City mall I am cursed with when visiting the burbs.

Let me get this out of the way first:  it is quite expensive.  I'm not used to such high-priced boutiques in…

Kanlaya Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Chinatown

740 6th Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

Kathleen M. writes: When 10 Yelpers descended on Kanlaya, they were understandably a little frazzled. Still, even though I was very clear that we were happy to wait for a big enough table to clear, they wanted to split us up into 2 groups. Not gonna happen with this…

Mayur Kabab House

1108 K St NW
Washington, DC 20005

ericka L. writes: You have to respect a place that has a "mildly spiced" dish that nearly knocks your sinus cavities loose.

I came here with four colleagues after we couldn't agree on a place to eat. Italian? Seafood? American? I saw the sign for Mayur Kabab from…

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Angela M. writes: I'm smitten.  Crazy in love.  Beguiled.

AFI Silver Spring is a beautiful movie theater that has been saved from demolition and restored to its original beauty from it's origin in 1938.  It's guts are gorgeous.  The seats are comfortable.  The isle…

Makoto Restaurant

4822 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Toro E. writes: Makoto is a very special Japanese restaurant that is unlike any other in the area.  Their entrance sits in the middle of another Japanese restaurant's front yard.  With the entire restaurant underground, their door at the ground level is the only…

Adams Morgan Fleet Feet
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1841 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: "Don't Expect Applause"
That phrase is the last on a list of five or six inspiring quotes written on a dry erase board facing out of the window of Fleet Feet. Next to this board of "don't complain, suck it up" inspiration, there is a small statue of a…

Niwano Hana Japanese Restaurant

887 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Jim B. writes: My favorite place for sushi! The place is a bit small, but never feels cramped. Prepare to wait a bit if you come during busy times.

There always seem to be at least four sushi chefs behind the bar when I come in. They all must be top notch, because…

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

2300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Lynn L. writes: I noticed that an old comrade of mine reviewed Five Guys and so I thought I'd chime in as well.

Sure, it's been YEARS since I've had Five Guys, but I'm positive it is STILL one of the best burgers I'm ever going to have.

Peanuts to munch on while you…

Garden District

1801 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: Home Depot? Garden District? Home Depot? Garden District? (imagine me standing here moving my hands and up and down in opposite directions, as if they were a scale...you know what I am talking about).
Well, Garden District is worth its weight in gold.…

Corduroy

1122 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Mariko F. writes: Without hesitation, I hand out my 5 star card. I was blown away. My entire family was blown away. From what I could see, the entire restaurant was blown away.

I sat down for an early dinner for restaurant week. The only reason why it was an early…

Muleh

1831 14th St., NW
Washington, DC 20050

alexis g. writes: The clothing here is awesome! It's sort of random that this store is part furniture, part clothing, but when both are so freaking good I guess it doesn't matter. I would buy practically everything in this store. They have a good deal of the…

Cowgirl Creamery
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

919 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004

Holly T. writes: Hello Awesome!

So, it was my first full day in DC. When I checked into my hotel, they gave me a list of local recommended restaurants, so naturally the first think I did was look them all up in Yelp. While I did this, I kept noticing Cowgirl Creamery…

Yechon

4121 Hummer Road
Annandale, VA 22003

Stef W. writes: To the tune of "Like a Virgin" by Madonna:

With credit to Javier M, Master Yelp Lyricist, for inspiring me to write a review this way, here's the you tube link to the video:

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I made it out to Annandale
Somehow I made it there…

Roosevelt Island

George Washington Parkway
In the Potomac
Arlington, VA 22216

Chelsea J. writes: I have been trying to get to this island for the last two years that I've lived here.  I finally had some guests that were also interested, so we started the process of trying to find it!  We looked up directions and found that it is only accessible…

Super Pollo

607 N Randolph St
Arlington, VA 22203

Su K. writes: There she is
DC Yelp's Ms. Peruvian Chicken Universe World

Our panel of 10 judges from DC Yelp's Carnivore Crew have spoken: Super Pollo is better than El Pollo Rico.

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Food - $4.83 for a 1/4 chicken dark,…

Red Top Cab

3251 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

M. C. writes: I also LOVE red top cab. They are the only cab company in DC that actually shows up on time if you reserve. Which I reguarly do for those 6am flights, what what. Oh, and they're usually there 15 mins early.  And maybe it's b/c they drive better, but…

C&O Canal
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

MiRIAM w. writes: My most memorable moment at C&O Canal might have been after dinner at Citronelle, when my favorite Washingtonian showed it to me for the first time, explaining its history and pointing out the old towpath. But when a couple of friends came down to…

Great Falls Park

9200 Old Dominion Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Kay N. writes: I just love love love this park. The falls are just breathtaking and the rocks in the river remind you that mother nature is still kicking a$$. But the best part of it is (well from the out of towner's perspective) that one minute you're in VA and…

Butler's Orchard

22222 Davis Mill Rd
Germantown, MD 20876

Julie H. writes: I visited Butler's Orchard one weekend in May in hopes of crossing off one of my "life goals": strawberry picking. They have one of the few updated websites for farms and pick-your-own items in the DC area and I was thrilled to find out that they had…

Mikaku-Sushi Taro

3065 Centreville Rd
Unit J
Herndon, VA 20171

lily y. writes: This place is THE top Zagat rated restaurant in Herndon VA - food score of 27. Can't go wrong there.

I wanted to not like this joint. I came, on a Monday, not knowing they'd be closed (they're not open on Mondays in general). So I huffed and puffed…

Super H Mart

10780 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

Kevin L. writes: Y'know, I don't make it over to Fairfax that often - it's kind of out of the way, and traffic's always a pain, and what exactly does it have to offer that I can't find elsewhere?

Well, since I was already in the neighborhood for a new 'do at Salon…

Harmony Cafe
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3287 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Stef W. writes: I'm singing a happy tune after my visit to Harmony Cafe for lunch yesterday!  

Ambiance: Yes, this restaurant is located in the basement.  Yes, the decor is outdated.  But, I feel as though the owners did their best to work within the space…

Pulp

1805 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

MiRIAM w. writes: Whether you're looking for a Che Guevara finger puppet, a card that says "You put the 'fun' in dysfunctional", a half smiling stuffed monkey, or just a bit of plain stationary, you are bound to find it in this stuffed-to-the-gills store.

Folks that…