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The Dairy Godmother

2308 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Su K. writes: W/ 55 reviews, 4.5 stars, you should know this place is great. My short take: the custard is unlike anything you've probably had in DMV and it is fantastic. It's the frozen treat equivalent of a great beer: cold, refreshing, goes down smooth, and…

Trader Joe's West End
Neighborhood: West End

2425 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Liam D. writes: Trader Yo - you are the BOMB!!!!

Now I'm not much of a "grocery shopper" because I don't do much of my own cooking - i'm a young, single dude living in DC, which means that i've got better things to do than whip up 3 course meals with a whole bunch…

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…

Vace Italian Delicatessen & Homemade Pasta

3315 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

MiRIAM w. writes: Some people dream about buying flat screen TVs or fancy shoes, but most of my retail fantasies involve food. So, walking into Vace was for me was what descending on a small boutique filled with steeply discounted Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik &…

Wegman's Fairfax

11620 Monument Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

MiRIAM w. writes: How to combine retail therapy with fuel for emotional eating that Oprah would call you out on in a heartbeat? WEGMANS!

After getting severely lost in suburban Virginia today I finally found the grocery store that I've heard so much about. And it was…

Wegmans

45131 Columbia Pl
Sterling, VA 20166

Vamsi V. writes: Walking out of Wegman's, I wished to have the power to burn down the grocery stores in Chicago by looking at them. Wegman's makes me want to beat the sh*t out of the grocery store managers in Chicago and drive some sense in to them. Is it a bad…

Dupont Circle Farmer's Market

1500 block of 20th St
Washington, DC 20015

Xi W. writes: Okay, I think the reviews have pretty much covered how wonderful this market is, so go. But before you do, I will try to highlight some of the delights I found here that really made my day.

I've been watching one too many cooking challenges on the…

Sticky Fingers Bakery
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights

1370 Park Rd NW
Washington, DC 20010

Meghan G. writes: When a crunchy granola vegan tells you these are the best vegan baked goods around...'great, im sure they are lovely' might come to mind. Well this yelper is a bona-fide meat eating, butter loving, give me cheese with a side of steak kinda gal. And…

Trader Joe's

7514 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043

lu d. writes: I love organic and all-natural foods (note: that i can afford). Trader Joe's "cut the middleman" out mentality saves everyone a few dollars and allows them to create and control their own brand and tastes.

As we all are stressed on time these days,…

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…

Cake Love
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

1506 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Evan C. writes: As a fat man, I know cake, I've lived with cake, in fact I may be part cake. With that being said I love Cake Love. They don't make the traditional American style cake, you know the one where its all icing with a hint of cake, this is more European…

Murky Coffee

3211 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

PC W. writes: As I sit in Murky Coffee and wait for the power to be restored in my apartment, I discover that I have yet to yelp it. I'm not a coffee drinker so I don't frequent Murky too often. I like it - the grungy atmosphere is most befitting of the…

The Italian Store

3123 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22201

Maureen K. writes: I've loved the italian store since I was 4 years old. Stores around it have changed but it's still there. I LOVE their roast beef sandwiches on white french bread. They dig out the center of the bread, who needs all that dough anyways.

The Wine Specialist
Neighborhood: West End

2115 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Eric C. writes: This is where I found a Shiraz, Molly Dooker's The Boxer 2005, after a long search. They had what I wanted when no one else did, I'll return.

I bought half a case.

Hmm, now do they carry another Shiraz, Glaetzer's Amon-Ra 2005?

Tryst Coffee House Bar & Lounge
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

2459 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Ed to the M. writes: The food wasn't that great here - I got I believe a "Hot Sally" sandwich which is a tuna melt that had unmelted cheese and sour tuna - but really, this place is a coffee house with fast free WiFi, strong lattes, excellent robust selection of iced and…

Super H Mart

10780 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

Toro E. writes: Biggest and cleaning Korean grocery store in the area. They also have a branch on Lee Highway (Gallows), but this one is newer. They have pretty much everything you need, so you don't have to make a separate trip to Giant. They even have Korean…

So's Your Mom
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1831 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

Chloe F. writes: Things you'll notice about So's Your Mom:

1) The clever name
2) The great smell of coffee beans that fills up the front of the store
3) The sign that says "boars head" deli meats. If you are from NY, you might get a bit nostalgic.
4) The interesting/…

Caribou Coffee

1101 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Elaine M. writes: Wow, what a world of difference good coffee makes. You might expect that Caribou would be a twin to Starbucks--a concept chain coffee shop masking as a purveyor of fresh, brew made with great consideration. In fact, Caribou actually manages to make…

Sparky's Espresso Cafe
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1720 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

Aaron A. writes: The only thing run down in this outstanding java joint is the furniture, which stands as testament to the popularity of this neighborhood watering hole. Honestly pleasent service (no one went through Starbucks "Star Service" training here - they…

Schneider's of Capitol Hill
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

300 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20002

Andrew W. writes: my #2 wine store in all of the dc area, and could soon jump to #1...
how they manage to cram so much wine into such a small place and still manage to have so many staff without making the place feel ridiculously claustrophobic is pretty amazing and…

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…

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…

Whole Foods

4501 Market Commons Dr
Fairfax, VA 22033

Becky L. writes: Whole Foods is finally open and it is very cool. This is the place to try new things, go for a fun wine tasting spree with friends and do lunch or dinner.

Highlights of my first visit:

Holding an emu egg!

Trying to decide which station I would eat at -…

Pastries by Randolph

4500 Lee Hwy
Arlington, VA 22207

Takaki K. writes: Raised in Tokyo by a mother with a sweet tooth, I'm picky about sweets. Those cakes with sugary sandy frosting just don't do for me. This place is legit. Their cakes are of good size (i.e. not huge) with the right amount of sugar (i.e. not too…

Firehook Bakery
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1909 Q St NW
Washington, DC 20009

jenn h. writes: Wanna just grab a yummy pastry and a solid cup of coffee without the ridiculous fanfare of 'triple grande no foam skim blended vanilla cappuccino and my first born being promised to the barista'? Well, look no further. It's not fancy, but it's just…

College Perk Coffeehouse

9078 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740

Shawn H. writes: Good food. Great tea. I don't drink coffee anymore. They also have beer (sober and crazy here). Briefly, this place is really awesome. They are open all night on weekends (maybe also on weeknights, but I'm not sure). I discovered the open all…

Mayorga Coffee Factory

8040 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

MiRIAM w. writes: I'm pretty sweet on Mayorga. This 6,200 sq ft coffee lounge and roastery in Silver Spring, MD is every bit as spacious as it sounds. As soon as I walked inside, I liked it. There were plenty of tables and chairs and couches and *gasp* electrical…

Sweetwater Tavern

45980 Waterview Plaza
Sterling, VA 20166

Chang W. writes: Sweetwater Tavern is sandwiched in between a TGI Fridays and an Olive Garden in a strip mall just off of route 7. This had initially worried me b/c we had just driven 50 miles from MD to try this place out as per my friend's suggestion. "I will stab…

Cenan's Bakery

122 Branch Rd SE
Vienna, VA 22180

Allan H. writes: I went to a wedding a couple months ago, and they had the best wedding cake I've ever eaten in my life. During the wedding, I basically walked from table to table to eat any unclaimed slice of cake that I saw. Yes, this is a little ridiculous and…

Murky Coffee
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

660 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

Julie H. writes: Know this: I am not a morning person. I'm not the type who wakes up cheerfully, goes to the gym before work, or has time to make breakfast. Given the options I'll hit snooze and grab an extra five, thanks.

Murky gets me up early.

I used to live on…

Nielsen's Frozen Custard

144 Church St NW
Vienna, VA 22180

Jeff W. writes: I need to give another shout out to Nielsen's since it gets far too little Yelp attention. If this place was in Arlington it would have 50 reviews and everyone would be freaking out about it.

The flavor selection is fairly minimal with 3 permanent…

Stacy's Coffee Parlor

709 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046

Gayle G. writes: If I am in Falls Church and want to stop for coffee or an amazing brownie, I'll hit up Stacy's. Stacy's feels more like a friend's house rather than a coffee house. There's lots of places to sit and enjoy your beverage of choice and some food --…

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…

Dickey's Frozen Custard

1710 I St NW
Washington, DC 20006

jenn h. writes: JUST BECAUSE IT'S CALLED DICKEY'S, THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT'S DIRTY!

I thought I knew my frozen creamy desserts: ice cream, gelato, fro yo, sorbet. Even frozen cookie dough counted on my list. But behold - here was a new find! Frozen custard? I…

Hollywood East Cafe

2621 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Jade R. writes: I just wanted Chinese, but my dining options were limited at 10:30pm on a Tuesday. Sure, there are more than a handful of unauthentic take-away restaurants within a few blocks. Unfortunately I just don't trust a Chinese restaurant that offers both…

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…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Logan Circle

1440 P St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Carlo P. writes: I read the labels on everything and fortunately a lot of the stuff here like lotion, soap, deodorant and shampoo doesn't contain a lot of unecessary chemicals like the ones you find in the larger grocery stores. The 365 stuff is pretty good. They…

Larry's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1633 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009

Jim B. writes: The ice cream is *amazing*. And as a chocolate fiend, I was happy to see at least half a dozen varieties that contained my coveted cocoa crack.

That said, the price is expensive so you'll want to head here when your stomach is full, so that their…

Yes! Organic Market
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

1825 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009

sarah y. writes: No! I cannot afford to shop here. This location was really small, but had a fairly good selection of food and beauty products (minus the produce). However, it is far more expensive than even Whole Paycheck. Example: Almond butter is $5.99 at WP or…

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