Best of Washington: Readers Pick Their Favorites
We asked Washingtonian readers to tell us all about their favorite restaurants, celebrities, nightlife, and more. Here are the results. For more of the best of Washington, pick up our July issue, on stands now.
See lots more Best of Washington in our July issue, on stands now.
Diner Breakfast 1. Silver Diner 2. The Diner (Adams Morgan) 3. IHOP
Restaurant for People-Watching 1. Cafe Deluxe 2. Capital Grille 3. Old Ebbitt Grill Outdoor Dining 1. Clyde’s 2. Sequoia 3. Lauriol Plaza
Bagels 1. Einstein Bros. 2. Bethesda Bagels 3. Georgetown Bagelry
Sliders 1. Matchbox 2. Clyde’s 3. BGR the Burger Joint
Midnight Snack 1. The Diner 2. Tie: Taco Bell; Ben’s Chili Bowl 3. Amsterdam Falafelshop
Upscale Pizza 1. Manhattan Pizzeria 2. Zpizza 3. 2 Amys
Comfort Food 1. Georgia Brown’s 2. Five Guys 3. Founding Farmers
Chocolate Dessert 1. Filomena 2. Cheesecake Factory 3. Co Co. Sala
Lasagna 1. Maggiano’s 2. Olive Garden 3. Mama Lucia
Burrito 1. California Tortilla 2. Chipotle 3. Moe’s
Pad Thai 1. Tara Thai 2. Sala Thai 3. Thaiphoon
Tasting Menu 1. Komi 2. Restaurant Eve 3. CityZen
Steakhouse 1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2. Morton’s the Steakhouse 3. Ray’s the Steaks
Restaurant Wine List 1. Proof 2. Dino 3. Tie: Cork; Grapeseed
Store for Workout Wear 1. Lululemon Athletica 2. Lucy 3. City Sports
Store for Men’s Work Clothes 1. Brooks Brothers 2. Nordstrom 3. Jos. A. Bank
Store for Women’s Work Clothes 1. Ann Taylor 2. Urban Chic 3. Banana Republic
Consignment Shop 1. Diva Boutique 2. Secondi 3. Mustard Seed
Best Store for Handbags 1. Tie: Coach; Urban Chic 2. Nordstrom 3. Neiman Marcus
Store for Costume Jewelry 1. Nordstrom 2. Macy’s 3. Forever 21
Store for Trendy Clothes 1. Urban Chic 2. H&M 3. Cusp
Store for Kids’ Clothes 1. Target 2. Old Navy 3. Tie: Children’s Place; the Gap
Garden Center 1. Tie: Home Depot; Lowe’s; Merrifield Garden Center 2. Johnson’s Florist & Garden Centers 3. Behnke Nurseries
Store for Kitchenware 1. Williams-Sonoma 2. Sur la Table 3. Bed Bath & Beyond
Neighborhood Bests Readers’ Picks Best pizza in Adams Morgan: Alberto’s Pizza.
Best brunch in Dupont Circle: Tabard Inn.
Best car repair in Alexandria: Yates Automotive.
Best manicure in Kensington: Blu Water Day Spa.
Best takeout in Cleveland Park: Vace Italian Delicatessen.
Best bakery in Bethesda: Praline Bakery & Bistro.
Best bakery in Rockville: Stella’s Bakery.
Best dry cleaner and tailor in Arlington: Millie’s Tailors & Cleaners.
Best brunch in Fairfax: Artie’s.
Best ice cream in Silver Spring (tie): Moorenko’s and York Castle.
Best health club in Georgetown: Washington Sports Club.
Best home-accessories store in the U Street neighborhood: Home Rule.
Best bakeries in Herndon and Reston: Amphora for pastries, Grace’s Pastries for scones, Great Harvest for bread.
Best crabcakes in the Tysons Corner area: Coastal Flats. Best new bakery in Laurel: Ideal Bakery.
And the Voters Say . . . *Local Hero Alexander Ovechkin
*Best New Face in Town Michelle Obama
*Best Obama Appointee Rahm Emanuel
*Best Cabinet Member Hillary Clinton
*Best Local Reality-Show Star Carla Hall from Top Chef
*Favorite Local CEO Bill Marriott
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