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National Gallery of Art

6th St & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Keane L. writes: She sits staring down upon me as if time stood still; the edges of her portrait serving as a window frame open to an era long past. She's different from the rest. This is someone I can understand...

"Portrait of Marchesa Balbi," Anthony van Dyck.

I…

National Portrait Gallery
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th & F Sts NW
Washington, DC 20560

alexis g. writes: When I first moved to DC in 2004, I read that this wasn't reopening until 2006 and that seemed like FOREVER. I love portrait galleries, and this one is even better than the one in London (which is tops for having randoms like a portrait of *Sade*).…

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: My first visit to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was for Hirshhorn After Hours, a party held every few months from 8 pm to Midnight. During this event we got the chance to view the newly opened Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition. The artist…

National Museum of Natural History

10th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20013

SAM Y. writes: day 47 of yeah baby!!!

damn you can only get around dc by walking or rail or bus. its packed. but a lot of the treasures are right by each other. like the museums. wow. this place was great. had such a wide selection of things and treasures. priceless…

Eastern Market
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

225 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Kathleen M. writes: I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to write my 100th review about, but after visiting Eastern Market again this weekend, I've decided it deserves this incredibly special honor. :)

Even after the fire, Eastern Market is a wonderful spot to see…

Tysons Corner Center

1961 Chain Bridge Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102

Alli H. writes: It doesn't really matter what you need--
New shoes?
Hand lotion?
A slutty shirt?
A new tie?
Dinner?
A manicure?
Birthday presents?
Diamonds?
A monumental waste of time?
Coffee?
A fake head of hair with gems attached?
--It doesn't matter, Tyson's definitely has…

Paper Source
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3019 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Julie H. writes: I've worked at the Paper Source in some capacity for over a year as both a customer service associate and workshop instructor.

Paper Source is a "chain" store based out of Chicago, started by Sue Lindstrom (the quirky lady you see demo'ing on the PS…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Logan Hardware
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1416 P St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Chloe F. writes: This place rocks with a capital R.O.C.K.S.
The staff is super friendly and they radio each other on the top or bottom floors in order to expedite their service to you. "Charlie, we've got a crazy one heading upstairs for an L bracket." "Roger that".…

World Market
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5335 Wisconsin Ave
Washington, DC 20015

MiRIAM w. writes: If you prefer to smuggle your own snacks into the cinema, this is an ideal stop before heading into a film across the street at the AMC Mazza Gallerie. Prior to The Simpsons Movie we picked up mango soft licorice, Haribo gummi bears and Leibniz…

Torpedo Factory Art Center

105 N Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Jennifer S. writes: There is SO much to see (and buy) on the 3 floors of this former actual torpedo factory. Local artists set up shop in small spaces to show their wares (and hopefully sell them too), most of which are working studios so you can watch. I'm sure the…

Aveda Institute

713 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Stephanie N. writes: Living on a budget and preparing to go to a wedding where the EX was going to be... I had to find a way to get a great cut that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg. The Aveda Institute was my solution. This is a facility for stylists in training and…

Annie Creamcheese
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3279 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Maggie B. writes: So, here's the disclaimer: These folks are good friends of mine. We were neighbors back in the day when they were peddlin' these bootylicious threads at The Georgetown Fleamarket. And, they also outfit our band from time to time.

Anyway, all…

Phillips Collection
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1600 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Jim S. writes: This is, by far, one of my most favorite - and one of the most sublime - art museums in the world. Any trip to DC must include an afternoon in this oasis of beauty and surprise. As you can tell, I just love this place - and I miss it so much now…

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
Neighborhood: Chevy Chase

5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Gayle G. writes: How appropriate to review this place the day after Election Day. It has been awesome to see this store move across the street to a bigger space, add a cafe and most recently buy up the place next door. They carry a good amount of books- the claim is…

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…

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…

Paper Source

118 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22336

Pheniece J. writes: My name is Pheniece, and I am a stationary junkie. I get cravings for monogrammed thank you notes, embossed writing paper, and ribbon. I am currently seeking help and trying to avoid all Paper Sources in the area.

Patagonia
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1048 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

MiRIAM w. writes: I was more than a little skeptical when my favorite Washingtonian told me he was going to take back the piece of Patagonia luggage he'd had for years because the lining was disintegrating. Were this suit bag made by any other company it would have…

Lambda Rising Bookstore
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1625 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: It is so frustrating to try to find books written by gay or lesbian authors in a "normal" (Barnes and Noble or Borders) Lifestyles" section is typically a shelf. Not the case here!

One of the great things about Lamda (other than the fact that they…

The Birchmere

3701 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305

Neal E. writes: The Birchmere is Virginia's best kept concert venue secret. While it's well known in the music community, I think a lot of fans of music are unaware of it's existence.

The doors to the Birchmere Box Office open at 5:00 pm. You can then pick up your…

Uncle Brutha's Hot Sauce Emporium
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

323 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Gayle G. writes: My lazy secret to making meat or veggies taste like I cooked all day? Marinated them in a tasty sauce for a day or so before cooking. And, forget Tabasco. In my pantry, you'll find U.B.'s hot sauces and jerk marinades.

Last year, I was so psyched to…

Wake-Up Little Suzie
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

3409 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Jennifer S. writes: Cute! Cute! Cute! This little shop has some adorable gift giving potential. Baby clothes and items, dishware, jewelry, and really unique items without a category can be found here. What can't be found here, not easily at least, is parking. This cute…

The Kreeger Museum
Neighborhood: Foxhall

2401 Foxhall Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: What a nice break from the maddening crowds at the Smithsonian! Museums like the Phillips or the National Gallery may hold more "stuff," but Kreeger has a pretty amazing collection of impressionist and 20th century art inside.

To me, the building that…

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden & Ice Rink

700 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

MiRIAM w. writes: I grew up in Las Vegas. The closest thing to an outdoor ice rink came once or twice a year when a tiny patch of ice formed on the sidewalk and my brother and I would fight over who got to slip around on top of it. So, outdoor ice rinks are a bit of a…

Thinkgeek

10201 Main St
Ste 100
Fairfax, VA 22030

Heather M. writes: EDIT...

What with all the holiday craziness [Happy Festivus, everyone] I haven't gotten some spare time to write reviews. Now that I've got a couple of minutes, though, I'm not going to write a new review because this one is too much deserving of an…

Mustard Seed

7349 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

MiRIAM w. writes: I'm not a garment hunter. Rooting around among racks and racks of other people's cast-offs has never been fun for me which is probably why I never did well at thrift stores. The same goes for most places like Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads and other…

Freer Gallery of Art

1200 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20001

Beth T. writes: We got to this gallery on our last day of vacation so didn't have all the time in the world to spend but what we did see was beautiful. It was quieter than most of the other galleries we had been too which was nice as honestly I was tired of running…

Home Rule

1807 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Laura T. writes: Home Rule: all the useless domestic crap that you will ever need. And you need it. Oh yes, you do.

How clean will that fish-shaped scouring-bad make your pots?
How cool is that wind-up monkey?
How good will that Greek lemon soap make your hands…

Nordstrom

1400 S Hayes St
Arlington, VA 22202

Courtney R. writes: I normally don't deign to step into this palace--I am usually scrabbling at the poor girl's version (the Rack) down in Woodbridge. But frick it, it was my birthday last week. And instead of using my birthday cash on something sensible like bills or…

Hu's Shoes
Neighborhood: Georgetown

3005 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007

Dorris L. writes: do you ever walk into an absolutely exquisite showcase of a store and bemoan the limitations of your checking account? this is the fate that belies most of us middle-class civilians walking into hu's shoes. the selection here is entirely upscale and…

Artfully Chocolate

116 E Del Ray Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Gayle G. writes: Sweeeet! A certain stretch of Del Ray has fast become my favorite since Fairy Godmother is on one side of it and this place is on the other. What peaked my interest was a sign that read "Chocolate Covered Peaches." Um...yes please!!

First of all, the…

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1517 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

Hywel J. writes: While it's become normal for every bookstore to have a little cafe attached, only Kramer's has a bar. This is marketing genius, as drunken browsing leads to all kinds of reckless behavior....You suddenly realize that now is exactly the moment to…

Chocolate Moose

1743 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Gayle G. writes: Chocolate + kitchy gifts. In one store! Count me in.

Need a wonder woman datebook (and really, every woman does)? You can get it here. How about windup clicking teeth? Or windup sushi? Yep, those are here too.

If you want to get an offbeat present or a…

Nana
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1528 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: I flove it. That's right-- I freakin love it.

If you are hitting Nana for the first time, take a tip from me. Head to the back room first. That's where the vintage stuff is. One of the great things about this store is the staff- they are friendly and…

Smithsonian American Art Museum
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th St NW and F St NW
Washington, DC 20560

Adam W. writes: Want to see THE portrait of G. Dubbs? Ya know, the one you see every morn when buying your coffee.

Dollar, dollar bill y'all.

Word up. So, this is your quiet refuge away from the tourists shutter bugging en masse around the Mall. Stroll the vast…

Hitched
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1523 Wisconsin Ave
Washington, DC 20007

Brian S. writes: What's that? A dude writing a review for a bridal salon?!? No I am not soft in the head, nor am I a transvestite. I have (indirectly) been a customer of Hitched and have come to tell my tale.

My fiance commissioned a dressmaker outside of Chicago to…

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