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BAKERY With scrumptious breads and decadent cakes, the following are some of the Gurus' favorite bakeries in the D.C. metro area. Alexandria Pastry Shop & Café ( details) | | BARBECUE Finger-lickin' ribs and authentically Southern sides are two of the Gurus' musts for barbecue spots around the D.C. area. Brown Sugar Southern Cuisine ( details) Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company ( details) |
BRUNCH One has the best doughnuts, another has the best drag queens in this round-up of the Gurus' perfect D.C.-area brunch spots. Perry's Restaurant & Catering ( details) | | BURGERS Always on the quest for Washington's best burger, here are the best the Gurus have found so far. |
CHEAP EATS Eating on a budget doesn't have to taste that way at these Guru favorites around the Washington area. | | CHINESE Typically great for group dining, these Chinese restaurants are favorite Guru haunts. Great Wall Szechuan House ( details) Tony Cheng's Seafood Restaurant and Mongolian Barbeque ( details) Yenching Palace Restaurant ( details) |
COFFEE SHOP The Gurus are buzzing about these D.C. metro area spots to get a caffeine fix. Greenberry's Coffee and Tea Company ( details) Misha's Coffee Roaster Coffeehouse ( details) | | CRABS Crabs are an area specialty and the Gurus think these places do them best. Crisfield Seafood Restaurant ( details) Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn ( details) Obrycki's Crab House & Seafood Restaurant ( details) |
ICE CREAM The Gurus get their licks in at these favorite local ice cream parlors. | | ITALIAN Take a culinary trip to Italy with the Gurus' best Italian eateries around town. Vace Italian Delicatessen ( details) |
KID-FRIENDLY The Gurus know that you can take kids of all ages to these friendly restaurants. Clare and Don's Beach Shack ( details) | | NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT Whether you're looking for a friendly face or a place to settle in for the afternoon, the Gurus love these D.C. neighborhood spots. Spices Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar ( details) |
NEW RESTAURANT These sparkling new D.C. metro area restaurants caught the Gurus' attention with innovative dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. | | PIZZA Pizza is a hot topic for Washingtonians, so take a bite out of the Gurus' favorite places to dig in. Vace Italian Delicatessen ( details) |
ROMANTIC Wine and dine your date at one of these Guru-approved romantic restaurants. | | STEAKS Stake your claim to a juicy piece of meat at one of the Gurus' favorite steakhouses. District ChopHouse & Brewery ( details) |
TAKE-OUT When you're looking to eat in, try one of the Gurus' favored take-out restaurants. Spices Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar ( details) | | VEGETARIAN Veg out at these Guru-approved vegetarian restaurants around the D.C. metro area. Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant ( details) |
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COCKTAILS Classic martinis or clever cutting-edge cocktails? You'll find both on our list of Washington's best cocktail lounges. | | DANCE CLUB Groove to hip-hop, house, '80s retro or Top 40 at the Gurus' top 10 dance clubs. Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom ( details) |
GAY AND LESBIAN BAR From stylish lounges to neighborhood bars to all-night dance clubs, the Gurus' favorite gay and lesbian nightspots have something for everyone. Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant ( details) | | HAPPY HOUR On a budget? It's hard to go wrong with Washington's best cheap drinks, discounted buffalo wings, half-price burgers and open bars. |
LOUNGE Martinis, stylish surroundings and hot DJs are requirements for our favorite lounges. | | NEIGHBORHOOD BAR Dive bars, local saloons and taverns with plenty of regulars make the Going Out Gurus' list of favorite neighborhood hangouts. |
PICK-UP SPOT These pick-up spots have a lively social scene and plenty of opportunities to meet new people, find a date or fall in love. | | PLACE TO TALK POLITICS Want to keep talking shop after work? These bars and restaurants are favorite places for lobbyists and staffers to gather -- and eavesdrop. Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar ( details) |
POOL HALL When the Gurus are looking to shoot a little 9 ball, they head for these Washington-area billiards bars. | | SPORTS BAR The best places for watching the big game have numerous televisions, happy hour deals and plenty of atmosphere. Cleveland Park Bar and Grill ( details) Mister Days Sports Rock Cafe ( details) The Rhino Bar and Pumphouse ( details) Summers Grill and Sports Pub ( details) |
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HIKE/BIKE TRAILS When trekking out for a weekend walk or ride, the Gurus head to these trails in the D.C. metro area. Capital Crescent Trail/Georgetown Branch Trail ( details) Deep Creek Lake State Park ( details) Gettysburg National Military Park ( details) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park ( details) Shenandoah National Park and Surrounding Area ( details) | | PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS The Gurus take their out-of-town visitors to these Washington, D.C. haunts. Some are local hangouts, others are tourist treasures. Supreme Court of the United States ( details) Torpedo Factory Art Center ( details) |
PLACE TO SEE THEATER The Gurus' favorite area theater venues simply won't be upstaged. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ( details) | | PLACE TO TAKE KIDS There's plenty for the kids to do at these D.C. metro area spots. Freer Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Museum ( details) National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution ( details) National Zoological Park - Smithsonian Institution ( details) Torpedo Factory Art Center ( details) |
GOLF COURSE When it's tee time, the Gurus favor these D.C.-area public golf courses. East Potomac Park Golf Course and Driving Range ( details) Northwest Park Golf Course ( details) University of Maryland Golf Course ( details) | | GYM/HEALTH CLUB Work up a sweat at these Guru picks for top gyms, yoga studios and health clubs in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Capital City Club and Spa ( details) |
LOCAL BAND These are the local bands that rock the gurus socks off. | | MOVIE THEATER Wide screens and warm popcorn are just two of the things you'll find at the Gurus' top movie theater choices. American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center ( details) Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinema ( details) P&G Old Greenbelt Theatre ( details) Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 ( details) |
MUSEUM From super-size Smithsonians to hole-in-the-wall galleries, these Washington, D.C. metro area exhibition spaces are the Gurus' picks for top museums. Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery ( details) Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Smithsonian Institution ( details) | | PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC Good atmosphere, good drinks and good bands make these D.C. area places the gurus' favorite places to hear live music. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ( details) |
SKI RESORT These ski resorts are the Gurus' favorite places to hit the slopes around Washington. Whitetail Mountain Resort ( details) | | |
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BOOKSTORE The Gurus rate smarts and superior service as the sine qua nons in their first choices for area bookstores. Chapters Literary Bookstore ( details) Politics & Prose Bookstore ( details) Second Story Books & Antiques ( details) | | DAY SPA Individualized treatments and top technique are what the Gurus look for in their top spots for day spas. Patricia's Skin Care Center ( details) |
FLORIST When it comes to selecting first-rate D.C.-area florists, the Gurus judge the best ones on their artful arrangements. Allan Woods Flowers & Gifts ( details) | | HAIR SALON Razor-sharp haircutting skills and a cool atmosphere --that's what the Gurus expect from their favorite D.C. area salons. |
HOME FURNISHINGS Modern, eclectic, or traditional, the following are the Gurus' favorite furniture stores and boutiques around Washington, D.C. Old Lucketts Store Antiques ( details) Random Harvest ( |
