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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

6560 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22336

marie c. writes: for a bit of a different perspective...

i was in 03. i got the tj diploma and now i'm an english major...
i know the school has changed a bit since i was there, but there are some incredible teachers, and it is absolutely guaranteed that there will be…

L'academie De Cuisine

5021 Wilson Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814

K D. writes: This is a lot of fun - cooking classes, and then you eat what is being presented - there are two campuses (one in Bethesda, one in gaithersberg) and two formats - the demonstration class means you just watch and eat, the participation class means you…

George Mason University

4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030

Leila S. writes: Oh, George Mason... what can I say of thee?

I hate the way you steal my money
For books I'll hardly read,
As for the big green parking pass
Won't you give me one for free?
I hate the things that you call food,
It's more like grease and fat,
There's the…

Sur La Table

1101 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Deva J. writes: This is definitely one of the best kitchen stores I've ever visited. Their prices aren't too bad and they have a great selection of stuff. I just have a few issues: I've NEVER been greeted by the staff (it's a small store) which kinda bothers me,…

National Library Of Medicine

8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894

Gayle G. writes: I'm going to go ahead and review the actual library rather than its website. Although their website is really impressive, and to be honest, I don't really understand what Alex C has posted. "Math is hard. Let's make cookies for the boys," as Malibu…

National Daughters of the American Revolution
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

1776 D St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Gayle G. writes: When you think Daughters Of the American Revolution, or DAR, you think about Consitution Hall up the street.The DAR organization- according to their mission statement - is a women's service organization "dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving…

The American University

4400 Masachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20016

Gracie B. writes: Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle...

AU is my alma mater - and even though there were tons of things about the school that drove me nuts, I really loved my 4 years here.

Here's what makes AU great:
1) the students. OK, so I don't really talk to anyone…

Art Enables

411 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Gayle G. writes: As my "fans" may know, I have been to almost every gallery in and around DC. I had been on the lookout for a place where I can score out of the ordinary art at prices that don't make me faint. I found the combination of low prices and appealing art…

University of California Washington Center
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1608 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

George M. writes: This is the Embassy of California in the Nation's Capital. I lived here for 6 months as a new graduate from UCLA while I worked on Capital Hill.

Officially the center that provides students and faculty from the University of California with…

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.…

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.

Gallaudet University

200 Florida Ave NW
Washington, DC 20002

JD N. writes: Oh Gallaudet!

G A L L A U D E T !

The world's only liberal arts university for the Deaf. An amazing experience and definitely a culture shock.

It was incredible seeing your computer lab being fulled by people who have their hands in the air so that the…

Georgetown University

3900 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Scotty D. writes: beautiful campus and a great shopping experience. with a free day for my close up trip to dc i just had to check this place out. i was actually able to sneak into the gym during a basketball practice and met alonzo mourning and was then escorted out…

Hinckley Pottery
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1707 Kalorama Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

Gayle G. writes: If your New Year's resolution for 2007 is to take up a hobby, or to make that perfect vase or mug..look no further than Hinckley Pottery. Part studio, part showroom.

The classes are on the small side, which is a good thing to make sure that everyone…

Westfield's Play and Learn

14428 Albemarle Point Pl # 100
Chantilly, VA 20151

Cindy L. writes: This is a wonderful, non-profit, day care facility that has children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The teachers are very caring to the children. My daughter started there at 11 weeks old after we received a strong recommendation from friends who's…

Cowboy Face

Washington, DC 20001

Adam E. writes: Truely a state a mind, I have discovered Cowboy Face has spread beyond its Virginia and DC roots. As far as the record books are concerned it was started by a simple man named J. Bolin. It started off innocently enough having no more weight to it…

Painting Classes - Dana Ellyn

916 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

jenn h. writes: This is kind of a "secret" I almost want to keep to myself, but I can't help but open this big Yelping mouth o mine. I'm getting ready to go to my third painting class at Dana Ellyn's studio, and it's making me absolutely giddy!

Dana (pronounced…

Wake Up WalMart

1775 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Nancy K. writes: I have boycotted Walmart for years. I love that the employees and friends of employees are taking such a stance! Brava & Bravo!!!

1-866-253-1350

A Substantial Number of Wal-Mart Associates earn far below the poverty line

In 2001, sales associates,…

The Jane Goodall Institute - USA Headquarters

4245 N Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203

Nancy K. writes: On Jane's birthday, I want to highlight her institute and their mission: to advance the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment for all living things. Her many contributions and humanitarian…

TopGolf Game Center

6625 S Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22315

PC W. writes: The mini-golf mountain course at TopGolf is challenging and tons of a fun. No silly windmill obstacles here. The price is right as well - only $7 per person.

I want to come back to use the driving range because it looks really nice. I only hope…

Beauvoir National Cathedral Elementary School - Swimming Pool

3001 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016

alexis g. writes: I can't say much for the actual Beavoir school, but you can join its swimming pool in the summertime. It's actually not a scary pool, despite the endless possibilities for public pool filth. It's not huge, but there are plenty of chairs and it has…

VSA Arts

1100 16th Street, NW
Gallery and Studio
Washington, DC 20036

Gayle G. writes: Bummed out because the holidays (and all of the related holiday-type events) are over? Turn that frown upside down, buttercup!

Throughout the year, this gallery and art school displays art (paintings, photos, ceramics) done by people with…

Northern Virginia Community College

1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy
Sterling, VA 20164

Lynn S. writes: Of all the NOVA campuses, this is one of the most pleasant. The students come ready to learn and the teachers are interested in teaching. Naturally, a community college doesn't have the same atmosphere as a university, but when professors are…

Pho 50

7263 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22042

Constance L. writes: I have yet to explore all of the Pho restaurants in the DC area, but this one was definitely on par (if not better) than my haunts in SoCal. I would recommend ordering the Vietnamese Rare Beef & Noodle Soup (Pho Tai) which is the first item on the…

Art League Gallery

105 N Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Gayle G. writes: Located inside the Torpedo Factory, this place is both a gallery and a school. It has been at this location for over fifty years-- that certainly says something about the Art League's staying power.

This gallery shows its own artists' (mostly local…

Corcoran School of Art
Neighborhood: Shaw

17th Ny Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Maureen K. writes: I've always enjoyed taking art classes. As a younger the instructors did not remember what it was like as a child and which teach the course like we were adult. During highschool, I enjoyed it a lot more.

The courses can be a little bit on the…

Georgetown University Law Center

600 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001

Hannah G K. writes: lit' warning: this review is totally bias.
my little bro attends this school therefore i MUST give it 5-star.

plus every thursday night, they have a BAR REVIEW.
nope, it's not what you think. they are not reviewing or studying for the bar, but they pick…

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

545 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

Gayle G. writes: Yeah, so there is a DC Yelper who is the exec director of this place, and he invited anyone on over to check out the Workshop. Guess who finally checked it out? Yep- that would be me, Miss Punctual.

Totally keep an eye on Capitol Hill's Arts…

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1556 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: Being able to see young talent from DC and around the country before they strike it big? Awesome. Being able to see some classic plays for free? Even better.

The National Conservatory is DC's answer to the FAME school in Manhattan or the Berkley…

Good Beginnings School the

11501 Sunrise Valley Dr
Reston, VA 20191

Dr. Snarkenstein Y. writes: I am sure that this is a fine child care facility but we almost always joke about the name when driving by it. Why is it Good Beginnings and not Great Beginnings? or some other superlative? Fuddrucker's is "The World's Greatest Hamburger" not "a Good…

Holy Redeemer School

9705 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895

Elizabeth M. writes: Catholic school (K-8) off Saul Road in Kensington. Strong elementary school curriculum. Pre-school at the church feeds into the kindergarten, so recommend signing up in order to make sure you have a spot in the kindergarten program the following…

High Schools

9410 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045

Aaron R. writes: Ahhhhh, nothin' like a nice yelp with my morning coffee clear my mind.

Why review a High School? So that "Twinkie B." fellow doesn't get a chance to review it first. Why this one? Well, I live near it, and it's where I graduated. Keep an eye out…

George Mason University

3401 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22201

Jason C. writes: Some people pick grad schools carefully. They pore over admissions materials like long forgotten tomes from a civilization long forgotten. Every page of the course prospectus is like reading the parting thoughts of an era long past.

Me? They had an ad…

MiaNaja Belly Dance Classes

10451 Twin Rivers Rd
Slayton House Wilde Lake Village
Columbia, MD 21044

Katie T. writes: MiaNaja teaches classes at Slayton House on Tuesdays and at her home studio on Thursdays. The classes won't keep you in shape if they're the only exercise you get, but your hips and legs will get a workout most of the time.

MiaNaja's funny…

Testmasters

480 l'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024

Maxwell S. writes: If you're going to study for the LSAT and take a prep course in the Washington DC area, Testmasters is probably your best bet. I have a couple of qualms, however, but several Law School guidance counselors have told me that they're the most…

Washington Wine Academy

6004 Mersey Oaks Way
Alexandria, VA 22310

Gayle G. writes: Now that I've had the kid and I can drink again, hubby and I have been going to some pretty nice places. I still need to figure out how to taste the wine that the waiter and waitress initially pours when he/she brings by the selection. Or better yet,…

GWU Medical Faculty Associates

2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

Kathleen M. writes: I've been to two different doctors at GWU MFA: Dr. Datta in Endocrinology and Dr. Kendell in Gynecology. Both doctors were very good, knowledgable, and helpful. It's always awkward starting out with a new doctor and trying to explain, in detail, the…

Washington Glass School

3700 Otis St
Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Chloe F. writes: I was looking for inspiration, something new to excite my soul. At the Adam's Morgan Day Festival I saw a stand on glass making, with beautiful glass bowls and vases to buy and a list of their classes.

I signed up for the Glass Lover's Weekend glass.…

White Oaks Elementary School

6130 Shiplett Blvd
Burke, VA 22015

KennyFan F. writes: White Oaks is a good elementary school in Burke. My kids have attended its GT Center, which basically tracks the GT kids separately from the "base school" kids. The GT Center teachers are better in the earlier grades (3rd and 4th grade teachers are…

American Institute of Architects
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

1735 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006

Gayle G. writes: I used to deal with this association quite frequently when I did marketing for a company that sold their product to construction, architecture and engineering firms.

The American Institute of Architects-- otherwise known as the AIA-- is the…

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