Modern Nails

1100 S Hayes St Ste 2008
Arlington, VA 22202

Kathleen M. writes: Still on a quest for a cheapie mani-pedi in DC to no avail.

Modern Nails is decent place to go, it's conveniently located in Pentagon City Mall. Square footage-wise, it's not a big place but they have tons of stations crammed in there. Pedicures are…

Chada Thai

14512 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Ani V. writes: Think Thai is only available in big cities? Then you are wrong. Amidst barbecue places, and chains Chada Thai stands out  as an elegant establishment which serves affordable and delicious Thai cuisine. From spicy  to mild appetizers and meals Chada…

Five Guys

107 N Fayette St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Emily E. writes: The clouds parted as the glorious rays of sunshine illumined my burger.  The BEST burgers EVER and fries fried in peanut oil -yummmmmm.

the other reviews say it all (except the bad ones!)

The River Inn
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

924 25th St NW
Washington, DC 20037

Audrey J. writes: Lovely stay here, and, at $99 per night, quite the steal. Yes, $99 per night for a room with a view. Granted, it was nothing tropically mind-blowing -- namely, a view of the street out in front of the hotel; however, for $99 per night DURING LABOR…

Chanel Boutique

2001 International Dr
McLean, VA 22102

Coco C. writes: How can you NOT love it?  Chanel floor to ceiling and great service.

There are a lot of stores in Galleria that the associates act like young people are garbage, and not worth the sale, but Chanel is *NOT* one of those stores.  They really know that…

Long & Foster Realtors
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1401 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Dorris L. writes: So far, I've had a great experience with one agent in particular, Racquel. She's always early, has everything I want answered, expedited the application process for me, and is doing everything in her power to make sure I get the apartment I want. The…

Marathon Deli

4429 Lehigh Rd
College Park, MD 20740

Cheryl L. writes: Most likely one of the best gyros offered in the area.

Item: Chicken Gyro-- feta cheese, tomato, onions, cucumber sauce.
Price: ~$6.

Cons: They only accept cash. It is also not an ideal place to sit and eat.
Pros: The chicken gyro is amazing! Their…

Crowne Plaza Washington DC

1375 K St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Richard T. writes: Tiny Rooms: Ugh.
Location: Yay!

This place is pretty upscale and i got a pretty good deal online. But the rooms are incredibly small. Location is pretty great, within walking distance of all the cool sights... I'd stay here again if I was in DC.. oh…

Starbucks Coffee

6490 Dobbin Center Way
Columbia, MD 21045

Rich L. writes: I'm not going to lie to you.  I fucking hate starbucks.  I hate the crassly commercial shit they try to force upon you.  I hate the fact that they homogenize taste, in the hopes that everyone will like the same thing.

Yet I love this particular…

Romano's Macaroni Grill

211 Rio Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Joe M. writes: Great food, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere. Admittedly though, like all restaurants in Rockville, it feels kind of just like a localized version of your friendly neighborhood Applebees!

Emily Grace

9740 Traville Gateway Dr
Rockville, MD 20850

Dorris L. writes: Probably the only boutique within miles, this little store might as well be wrapped in pink polka-dot taffeta, finished with a satin ribbon tied off in a bow! I was never really able to resist the sales here. Without them, I'd never step foot into…

Las Tapas

510 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Tu-Van L. writes: Went here the day after Valentine's Day and was pleasantly surprised at how romantic and attentive my restaurant experience was here.  My fiance and I tried too many different tapas, and all were varying degrees of good or great.  I was brave enough…

Taj Mahal Restaurant
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1327 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Victoria S. writes: OK...of course if you want better Indian you are going to go a few doors down to Heritage India BUT if you want fast and all-u-can eat indian buffet, go to Taj Mahal. I actually really like it...too bad I am the only one it seems. The buffet is under…

Andale - Closed
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

401 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Jennifer S. writes: Andale is a Mexican-style restaurant that opened in the Penn Quarter after Co-owner, Chef Alison Swope (who has a background in Latin cuisine) took a month-long sabbatical in Mexico. This is THE place I go to to satisfy my Mexican cravings. The decor…

La Tasca
Neighborhood: Chinatown

722 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

Arnab M. writes: One of the relatively inexpensive and better tapas bars I've been to. Located in the heart of Chinatown, it is easy to find and has great specials every day. They have something like 5-8 different varieties of SANGRIA and I've tried them all, in two…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
Neighborhood: Woodley Park

2600 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

alexis g. writes: This is basically a fast-food restaurant owned by McDonald's, and it pains me to eat there because of that. However, Chipotle uses the best ingredients to make some of the best darn burritos you're going to get east of California. The menu is…

Daily Grill

1200 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

Hosun L. writes: Decent food at a premium.

At Daily Grill, you pay a higher price for the same food you can get at someplace dirtier. Why? Because it's in the middle of DC and they make everything extra shiny.

I had the fish + chips. The fish was tilapia, or however…

Armand's Chicago Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

226 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Andrew K. writes: The deep dish here was totally respectable. While the inside of the restaurant is outdated, the outdoor porch at this well-positioned Capital Hill establishment (located in very close proximity to the scary Heritage Foundation and Union Station), is…

Damon's Grill

Sub 1 Food Court
Fairfax, VA 22030

Toro E. writes: REVIEW OF ALL DAMON'S GRILL LOCATIONS:
A large chain restaurant with branches mostly east of Mississippi specializing in BBQ.  I like good BBQ ribs, even if it's a chain, so I have no hesitation in giving 5 stars to a chain restaurant.  What's good is…

Studio Serenity
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2469 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Regan G. writes: I really like certain classes at Studio Serenity but it had several factors working against it.

The space is awkward and kind of small.  The changing areas are cramped so you end up getting stuck in the doorways trying to get out.  They have a 2 for…

Rpm Full Service Salon
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

225 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Beth K. writes: Ask for Jim for a great hair cut!

Butterfield 9 Restaurant

600 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Amanda B. writes: I come to DC frequently for work... I have a hard time to find a decent wtih fresh ingridient French influence restaurant... Most of reseaurants I've been to in DC have been Mediocre, nothing compare to SF or NY... However, 1 of my friends is a chef…

Ruffino Restaurant

4763 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207

Aaron E. writes: Enter and welcome back to the 70's. A classic family restaurant from way back. Do you remember those little, bulbous, red candles that restaurants used to use? Well, they still have them here and use these in lieu of standard illumination. Think Fast…

Polly's Cafe
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1342 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Brian S. writes: I came here for the $2 PBR happy hour, I stayed for the atmosphere.

Nestled in a narrow basement with its exposed brick, cool things hanging from the walls, a working fireplace and one tiny TV at the end of the tiny bar that no one even watches, is…

Neiman Marcus

2255 International Drive
Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA 22102

Poochie M. writes: Neiman Marcus' clothes are great... if you like looking like a game show host.  Don't forget your American Express card cuz they don't take Visa!  Right Susan???

Cake Love

935 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910

jenn h. writes: I wish I lived closer to CakeLove's Silver Spring store because that's where they're offering classes Monday nights from 6:30-8:30pm.  Here's the link if you want to know more:
http://www.cakelove.co...

Please tell me about it if you go so I can live…

Domino's Pizza

9400 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21045

Aaron R. writes: I am a big fan of pizza in general, and I really can't say that one major pizza joint is better than another.  On the other hand, I can say that certain pizza places are better for certain moods.  Papa John's may be my "Go-To", but Domino's is good…

Ned Devine's

2465 Centreville Rd
Herndon, VA 20171

Amy D. writes: Average food, but better than eating at Red Lobster.

American Tap Room

1811 Library St
Reston, VA 20190

Sam R. writes: OK, rumor has it they actually serve food here. I've never actually eaten a bite at the place ... but judging from the crowd of diners, the food's gotta be pretty good.

So what the hell am I doing at ATR? Oh, bartender ...

The place gets fairly…

Lacoste

2001 International Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Bridget K. writes: The home of the infamously overpriced crocodile polos... and yet I still buy them.  There's something to the classy and simple style of the brand with the small little embroidered reptile on your chest that makes you impulsively purchase them.  This…

The Coach Store

1811G International Drive
Tysons Galleria
McLean, VA 22102

Bridget K. writes: Coach, Coach, Coach.  I love the Coach.  Not much to say other than that except that this store only has so much of the merchandise and for the rest you have to hop in the car and head to Tyson's 1.

Anthropologie

2001 International Dr
Tysons Galleria
Mclean, VA 22102

Lynn S. writes: Quaint, current and fashion forward would be my take on this shop.  Clothing, jewelry, furnishings, and accessories that look weathered give Anthropologie an atmosphere reminiscent of Grama's attic.  This is a funky shop catering to the young adult…

Hops Restaurant Bar & Brewery

3625 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22305

John R. writes: If you're thinking about eating here it's for one reason only, you live in the area and you're doing business at Potomac Yards.  Waiting for a movie to start up?  Starving after a tough day at Target?  Just need a beer after browsing books at B&N?…

www.betterbidding.com

Washington, DC 20007

Dorris L. writes: Don't let priceline upsell your travels anymore! Betterbidding lists customers' bids - both successful and rejects - on message boards to give you an idea of the price range you're looking at.

There are resources they are continually adding, such…

www.dermadoctor.com

Washington, DC 20050

Dorris L. writes: Love it. Anything about your skin you'd ever want to improve? Try this site. Features a skin line developed by a leading dermatologist who understands beauty and hygiene. A little pricey, but everything I've purchased here has made me miles happier.…

Spiral Flight Center For Yoga Healing & the Arts
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1826 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Dorris L. writes: I took my first ever yoga class here and am infatuated with how my body still feels. The studio is tiny, and offers healing and well being classes alongside different yoga practices. The instructor was so sweet and genuinely concerned with each…

Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant

6249 Sevens Corners Ctr
Falls Church, VA 22044

Gayle G. writes: Go here for brunch. I am sure it sounds odd for me to recommend a Chinese place that focuses on seafood for brunch...but trust me. A group of my friends and I have had a dim sum brunch tradition here for many years. The dim sum brunch service happens…

Borders Books Music & Cafe

5871 Crossroads Ctr Way
Falls Church, VA 22041

tim t. writes: liked this place so much better than the Barnes and nobles i used to go to at potomac yard.  The coffee shop is more spacious, there are plenty of ports for your computer, and the couches are comfy.  I like the fact that its also a two story…

Worldgate Nutrition Center

13033 Worldgate Dr
Herndon, VA 20170

Gayle G. writes: I hate going to stores like the Vitamin Shoppe (what's with the cutesy old style spelling of that place anyway?) and GNC. So, when I found this mom and pop style nutrition center -- I was all about it.

Worldgate carries almost every type of vitamin…