Dr. Thomas Lenz, Jr., DDS, PC

138 Church Street NE
Vienna, VA 22180

Mariko F. writes: Dr. Lenz has been my dentist and oral surgeon for years. I was one of those freaks that had braces for 7 years because an early orthodontist made a horrible mistake and pulled a tooth that he wasn't supposed to. As a result, I needed oral implants.…

Dr. William J Thomas, DDS

100 Church Street NE
Vienna, VA 22180

Mariko F. writes: Dr. Thomas is an Orthodontist, not an Oral Surgeon.

I wore braces for 7 years and have gone to more Orthodontists than I care to mention. Let me first say that the reason for my 7 year stint in radio-transmitting metal, was not Dr. Thomas' fault. It…

Burrito Grill

301 N Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Melanie W. writes: This place has the best burritos!!  Yum!  What makes them so good is all of the choices you have so you can create exactly what you want.  4 kinds of tortillas, 2 kinds of rice, 3 kinds of beans, 3 choices for meat fillings, 2 types of hot peppers, 3…

Neuhaus Chocolate

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002

Andrew L. writes: So here's the story:

I'm meeting my girlfriend's mom for the first time. Being Black and non-Asian all at the same time doesn't usually bode well when meeting traditional, Korean parents. So in order to win her over, I have to use my charm, my…

Dr. Janet Avery, MD

1800 Town Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190

Joanna C. writes: It's taken me a long time to find a general practitioner in the area that offers personal and trustworthy attention. And I am very happy with Dr. Avery and her staff of friendly assistants and nurses. Dr. Avery herself is very personable and easy to…

Dr. Peter Smith

1800 Town Center Dr
Ste 416
Reston, VA 20190

Joanna C. writes: Dr. Smith and the team of assistants at Fairfax Oral Surgery are wonderful. I went in to get my wisdom teeth surgically extracted and couldn't be happier with the quality of service from scheduling to follow-up (I got a personal call from the doctor…

Copy General Corporation

2000 L Street NW Lbby
Washington, DC 20036

Jason C. writes: I hate Kinkos. I mean, I really, really REALLY hate Kinkos. The only thing they can guarantee 100% is that they'll choke in the clutch. When I first started my current job some years back, we'd need to crank out various print jobs (training binders,…

Grace's

10531 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy
Bowie, MD 20717

Coco C. writes: My life is complete.  I've found it and now I have the address.

After years of searching for this gem of a place that we accidentally stumbled upon on the way to Six Flags, I've found it!  Well I'm 99% sure this is it.  It looks exactly like it, and…

My Eye Doctor

1841 Fountain Dr
Reston, VA 20190

Joanna C. writes: I really like the doctor (Mahtab Vaziri, O.D.) at this local vision chain. She's young, nice and takes her time during the eye exam. I also like the fact that they offer many specials to help cushion the costs of the exam, contacts and replacement…

Lobaugh Betsy M OD

3800 Fairfax Dr Ste 1
Arlington, VA 22203

Kate G. writes: Even though I don't live in Virginia anymore and even though this office doesn't accept my insurance, I have continued to see Dr. Lobaugh for the last three years. In addition to knowing her stuff, she is a very nice person and she actually cares…

Borders Books Music & Cafe

11301 Rockville Pike
Kensington, MD 20895

laurie w. writes: Oh, Store #10, my love hate relationship with you continues.

This is the two-level Borders location that anchors the White Flint Mall, just up from the Cheesecake Factory (which still, inexplicably, seems to have an hour wait every time I'm in the…

Twinbrook Metro

Rockville Pike & Halpine Rd
Rockville, MD 20847

Sam D. writes: It's just a Metro station up in the burbs, you say? Parking makes all the difference in the world.  For months, I had no idea there was a massive parking lot (not a garage) in the back of this station (accessible from Twinbrook Pkwy & Ardennes Ave or…

Tj Maxx Store
Neighborhood: Friendship Heights

5252 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015

Alexia J. writes: I have to agree with the earlier posters, this TJ Maxx is smaller, but given that it is an urban setting, you're not going to find your typical suburban box-store size either. The selection of purses here and the beauty products really caught me…

Mount Pleasant Mango Slingers

Mt Pleasant St
Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: So maybe these lovely ladies aren't really "slinging" anything. In fact, they are simply selling mangoes. But, lets be real. "Slingers" sounds much cooler that "Sellers".

Its the weekend. Its a weekday. You run errands. You head to brunch. Or the…

Metro Hot Dog Cart

950 N Stuart St
Arlington, VA 22203

Chris K. writes: I second Alex S.  This guy also has excellent, cheap half-smokes...which you can have him top with raw onions and hot sauce and then you really have something beautiful.  My only minor knock is they don't have bags of roasted peanuts in the shell…

Rising Sun Fitness

1600 Stowe Rd
Reston, VA 20194

Michele D. writes: Are you ready to wake your body up?  Do you want to get into better shape and transform your body but don't know how?  This is how you do it....contact Sharon Adams, because she will rock your fitness world and show you you are more capable than you…

A Cat Practice

2816 Linden Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20910

peter t. writes: An outstanding practice - its friendly, accessible and they really know about cats! Dr Hernandez is an excellent vet and has lots of advice and treatment options. A+

Thai Market

902 Thayer Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Jade R. writes: Person (hopefully a middle schooler): Where are you from?
Me: Northern Virginia.
Person: No, I mean... where are you from really?
Me: Vienna.
Person: No, no ...
Me: You mean, what's my nationality?
Person: Yes, that.
Me: I'm Thai.
Person: As in Taiwan?
Me:…

Tropicana Carryout

7820 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20012

Andrew L. writes: When I envision a beef patty, I think of the ones I get at the Tropicana.

The Tropicana is located a block away from the DC/MD border just inside the District in North West. So if you're coming in to visit or if you're leaving, try to stop here…

Montgomery College

RR 355
Rockville, MD 20850

Nicole P. writes: I received my associates degree from Montgomery College.  I got my bachelor's from UMES.  I've also taken classes at University of Maryland and UMUC.  I can honestly say that the best classes, and the best teachers that I've had have been here.…

Norm's Beer and Wine

136 Branch Ave SE
Vienna, VA 22180

Sean C. writes: Definitely the best beer selection I've seen in this area.  Coming from where microbrewed beer is like a religion, this is key.  They have Saison Dupont, my fave belgian.  They have what seemed to me to be a complete selection of Brooklyn beers also…

Dr. Christopher P McManus, MD

2525 10th Street N
Arlington, VA 22201

Jason C. writes: Last of the old school doctors. Thank the fates for him being the only general practitioner who accepts BCBS and is Metro accessible in Virginia!

When I say "old school," I want you to think back to the kind of doctor you grew up with. The doc ran the…

Pamela R Martin, DDS

6306 Democracy Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817

Hal C. writes: Ditto, Jen. Excellent dentist and delightful woman. And very kind to my 90 year old mother, which I appreciate.

Sapphire Indian Restaurant

13308 Laurel Bowie Road
Town Center Shopping Center
Laurel, MD 20708

Chang W. writes: Here's your survival pack for a lunch at this Indian buffet*. You will need the following:

a) 1 clean T-shirt: you'll need to change into it when you get back to work; otherwise, you'll stink up the whole office

b) 1 Handful of mints: curry breath…

Good Eye
Neighborhood: Tenleytown

4918 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

david f. writes: Great mid-century modern furniture. A little on the pricey side, but a great alternative to Millennium and some real finds from time to time. Ask for Jose - super knowledgeable guy.

Dr. Linda Goldstein, MD

4601 N Park Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Madeline T. writes: Fantastic pediatrician.  I went here from 0-19 years old!  She is professional, kind, attentive and very thorough.  Accepts range of insurance plans, including Unicare, NCPPO, Aetna, Cigna, and World Bank/Government Plans.  

In practice with: Dr. Leah…

Big Planet Comics

4908 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

sirius s. writes: Big Planet is one of the better shops in the D.C. metro in terms of underground comics.  I can't really comment on the superhero/collectibles side of things cause that's not my bag, but the Vertigo/Slave Labor/Fantagraphics crowd will dig their…

Pfeiffer's Hardware
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant

3219 Mount Pleasant Street NW
Washington, DC 20010

Chloe F. writes: My favorite tool in my toolbox is, you guessed it, the "stud-finder". I'm not kidding. Its the behind-the-scenes tool that allows you to decorate, upgrade, and remodel your shack without having it seem like one leg is shorter than the other.

So,…

Hampton Inn Dulles Cascades

46331 McClellan Way
Sterling, VA 20165

marki v. writes: This review is based on my numerous stays here in the past and my recent 3 nights. Rooms are clean and spacious. You will be amazed at the bathroom counter space.

Hotel is within walking distance to quite a few chain restaurants ruby's tuesday,…

Sarita Sethi, Realtor

Weichert Reality
156 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180

Andrea U. writes: Sarita was AMAZING. She knew exactly what we needed in a property, even when we had no idea.   I kept changing my mind about what I wanted, and she found fantastic listings that met every one of my many whims.  

She was extremely professional and fun…

Mr. Watchband and Dr. Battery

6500 Springfield Mall
K 22 - P
Springfield, VA 22150

Jade R. writes: I had my new watch adjusted at Dr. Watchband and Dr. Battery at Springfield Mall. It only took the watch repairman only a few minutes. Not only did he offer his knowledge and experience with watches while adjusting my watch, he was pretty sexy too. I…

License Plates

Washington, DC 20050

john c. writes: Great plates!! Wow, that sure is a crock of...

Soccer Plus

6230 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22009

KennyFan F. writes: This is a great store to visit when you need new soccer gear.  We never get ours from Dicks or the like, why do that when you can go somewhere that actually cares about the customers?  This is a small store next to a billiards bar and Tuesday Morning…

India Dhaba

239 Muddy Branch Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Adam M. writes: Terr f'in rriffic food at cheap prices...I'm a city guy but I would make the trek back for this meal.  Gracious service in a friendly casual setting.

Taco Mex

13830 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904

John M. writes: OK, if you like to poke your head into an ethnic eatery where English is a distant second language, you'll adore this place. If on the other hand you want Tex-Mex with a generous dose of Americanization, forget Taco Mex. In spite of the tacky name,…

National Naval Medical Center

8901 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20889

Elizabeth M. writes: Great doctors and staff - easy access from Metro (Medical Center - Red Line) - clean and up-to-date.

Gonzaga College High School
Neighborhood: NoMa

19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Elizabeth M. writes: Outstanding all-boys' high school.  Best crew team in DC area.  Rows out of Anacostia Community Boathouse.

Holy Redeemer School Care

9715 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895

Elizabeth M. writes: Convenient before and after care - affordable.  With parental permission, they will let your child go to soccer or T-ball practice on site and then come back to after care to do homework.  Snacks provided.  The teacher in charge of the program is…

Wishy Wash

635 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Jade R. writes: I am partial to businesses that have websites. Surprisingly enough, Wishy Wash's website is actually comprehensive... for a laundromat.

I hate doing laundry. It's rated number three on the list of chores I hate to do, after 1: cleaning the cat litter…