My Favorite Things About Summer We asked readers to submit their favorite things about summer in Washington—and we got a slew of great answers.
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Eight Great Burgers and Fabulous Fries Our favorite spots for patties made from lobster, lamb, beef, and bison. Plus, fries worth splurging on.
Farmers Market Finds One reason we love farmers markets is the serendipity—you never know what fruits and vegetables you’ll come across. Still, it’s nice to have some consistency, so we’ve sussed out a few of the best non-produce offerings.
Delicious Tastes of Summer Our favorite places for lobster, blueberry pie, fried chicken, and other warm-weather eats.
Our Favorite Mussels Our favorite spots to get mussels around Washington.
Crab Feasts Summer isn’t summer in Maryland without steamed crabs. Here are three of the best crab decks within an hour’s drive.
Guacamole With a Kick Guacamole may be a classic summer dip, but no two restaurants make it the same way. Whose version strikes the best balance of texture, spice, and citrus?
Making a Great Picnic Who knows picnic foods better than the employees at Wolf Trap? We asked staffers there to test traditional picnic fare sold at the deli and bakery counters of local supermarkets.
Best Frozen Treats We asked a group of seven- and eight-year-old girls—all students at local Ballet Petite studios—to sample frozen fruit bars and Popsicles.
Best Cool Treats Tasty ice cream and more.
Great Summer Drinks Learn how to make the perfect mojito and gin and tonic for this summer.
Best Outdoor Dining Great spots to dine al fresco.
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Serenity Now Who couldn’t use a moment of peace in the middle of a hectic day?
Best Cool Treats Great ice cream and more.
Best Iced Tea For some, nothing quenches a summer thirst like a glass of cold iced tea sipped under the shade of a wide-brimmed hat.

Bargains on Vacation Rentals Deals on beach getaways.
Best New Travel Web Site Taking one of the discount buses to New York just got a whole lot easier.
Two Shore Bets Great spots to stay at the beach.
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Best Places to Cool Off Water parks, swimming holes, and more places to stay cool.
Coolest Dog Parks On a hot day, why not take your dog for a dip? Here are three great dog parks with cooling creeks and streams.

Real Deals on Golf Love to golf? We've got some deals for you.
Houseguests? 12 Entertaining Things to Do With Them Playing host to houseguests comes with the territory when you live in Washington. Here are some best bets to keep visitors—and yourself—entertained.
Free! That’s Music to Our Ears Get the scoop on our favorite spots to hear free music this summer.
Best Party Trick For $39.95, Barack Obama can greet guests at your next party.
Best Superman Imitation Fly across the sky like Superman, scale a wall like Batman, or hang suspended on a web, Spiderman style.
Best Bike Rides Check out our tips on sweet rides around the area.

Seven Great Grills The best grills to buy for a summer cookout.
Perfect Patio Furniture Haven’t gotten around to sprucing up your patio? Here are some tips.
Best Car Washes Who can make your car sparkle? We asked local car-club members, car-wash associations, and car-care magazines to tell us the places they trust to make their rides shine.

Great Hair The hot spots for new 'dos.
A Hot Dog Trainer Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz has been training the pets of high-profile Washingtonians for years. But the owner of Merit Puppy Training recently trained the top dog: Bo Obama.
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