Food & Drink

Best Lobster Rolls in Washington

Our picks include Hank's Oyster Bar, Red Hook Lobster Pound, and Freddy's Lobster & Clams.

Best Surprising Burgers

Chefs are shaping all sorts of ingredients into burgers. Beef isn't going anywhere, but there are lots of other ways to get your patty fix.

Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Washington

Cheese and bread mix with Vidalia onions, raspberry jam, and apples for a delicious, gooey sandwich.

Best Upscale & Bargain Deals on Pizza, Sushi, and Steak in Washington

Whether you're looking to save or splurge, here's where you'll get the most for your money.

Best Summer Soup

It's the white gazpacho at Jaleo.

Holy Smoke: Best Barbecue

Where to get the most delicious Ribs, Brisket, and Mobile'cue in Washington.

Best Breakfasts Foods

Four good ways to get you going in the morning — coffee not included.

Best New Orleans-Style Po'boys in Washington

In the debate over Washington's charm as Northern or Southern restaurateurs are tipping the scales in the favor of the South.

Best Rooftops for Eating

Where to go when you'd like a good nibble along with a killer view.

Nightlife

Best Bars for Groups

These nightspots can accommodate your friends, and everyone will usually get his or her own seat

Best Gin Cocktails in Washington

Our five favorite spins on gin

Best Midnight Snacks

Thanks to a growing number of places offering high-quality late-night eats, you no longer have to settle for a jumbo slice of pizza.

Best Bars for Beer

Where to go for crafts pairs, rare finds, and at-your-table taps.

Best Karaoke Bars in Washington

Sing your heart out

#FreeAndCheapinDC

Twitter Handles to Follow for Ticket Giveaways & Free Event Alerts

Best Places To Spot a Celebrity in Washington

DC stomping grounds for Jessica Simpson, Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, and more.

Best Coffee Shops

Spots with good coffee, cool atmosphere, and late hours.

Good Times for All

Best Dog-Friendly Happy Hours

'Yappy hours' and dog-friendly outdoor patios.

Often Overlooked Gardens

With shady patches and free admission, these green spots are perfect for summer.

Best Secret Sporting Event

Some of college basketball's best new talent plays at Georgetown's Kenner League

Best Museum Membership Deals in Washington

The Spy Museum and Newseum offer jump-the-line privileges and discounts at top-of-the-line restaurants.

Best Ways to Get Inside an Embassy

Attend a winetasting, go to a concert, or take full advantage of social media.

(Sort-Of) New Movie Theaters

The reopening of Foggy Bottom's West End Cinema brings indie movies, documentaries, and foreign films back to Downtown.

Beauty & Fitness

Best Nail Salons

Where to get a long-lasting manicure, relax with Mimosas, and pay dirt-cheap prices.

Best New Exercise Class

AntiGravity Yoga combines yoga, Pilates, and acrobatics.

Best Bikini Wax

Clarendon's Sisters3 offers the least painful Brazilian we've ever had.

Best Eyebrow Wax

Bluemercury's Lance Etchison has worked on Lauryn Hill and Harrison Ford.

Shopping & Style

Best Bouquet to Say 'I'm Sorry'

A panel of Washingtonian women decide which flowers would make them accept an apology.

Pop-Up Shops: The Best New Way to Shop

Setting up in everything from trendy bars to former campaign headquarters, these temporary storefronts are the best way to score one-of-a-kind finds.

The Best New Shops in Washington

Why we're obsessed with Julia Farr, Dr. K's, Pretty People Vintage, Violet Boutique, and Red Hue.

Best Gift Shops

Where to get everything from bookends shaped like balloon dogs to earrings that resemble Alexander Calder mobiles.

Best Use of an Old Scarf

DC's Kate Fralin will line a jean jacket with your vintage Gucci.

Local Labels We Love

Our favorite Washington fashion designers turn out everything from handsome men's shirting to delicate jewelry.

Best Knitting Shops

Two stores that are a stitch above

Fun for Kids

Best Birthday Parties for Kids

And they come right to your house!

Best Baby-Friendly Happy Hour

At Adams Morgan's The Reef, kids can watch fish swim and play on the dance floor.

Best Park for Kids

At Clemyjontri Park, your children can scramble up a rock wall, pretend to drive a school bus, climb a a rainbow arch, or make their way through a maze

Taste Tests

Nationals Relief Pitchers Pick The Best Bubblegum

True Story: Todd Coffey once fit 33 pieces in his mouth.

DC Bocce Leaders Pick Their Favorite Local Beer

A blind tasting crowns Alexandria's Port City Brewing Company a winner.

Kids Pick The Best Gluten-Free Cupcake in Washington

Bakers respond to the rise of celiac disease with a bevy of tasty options.

Reader Favorites

2011's Winners and Losers

Readers pick the tastiest chocolate-chip cookie, best brunch, worst local athletes, and lots more