Don't bother with the tourist traps or gift shops at the Smithsonian / National Mall! Maui Wowi is…read morehere to the rescue - on wheels! On my second day in DC, I had brought a sack lunch to avoid paying museum shop prices - they're nuts! However, it was absolutely freezing and I really wanted something warm to sip. My friend and I noticed a bright orange, coffee kiosk, van thingee (yes that is the scientifically correct term, thank you...) and wondered if they would be just as bad, or offer some sort of competitive relief. We didn't stop right away, but all day I hoped to see the orange van again so I could check it out. When we finally did circle back around, on our way to the White House, the van was gone. My friend jabbed me playfully in the ribs and said, "aww, looks like your coffee van is no more." Then we turned a corner, and there it was! First thing I was pleased to find was that it destroyed gift shop prices on coffee by about $1-3 cheaper. Second point of awesomeness was that they round all their prices to the dollar. No $3.39 drinks here! Just nice round numbers, and they took my VISA. The coffee was fantastic. Incredibly strong (I love it that way) without being sharp at all. Very surprisingly rich. I haven't had a cup of coffee that good for $2 in a very, very long time. Half and half or whole milk are served by request from a pitcher and sugar or sugar substitute are self-serve. After having accepted defeat and disappointment in thinking I'd missed them, only to find them a moment later, it was a victory that could only be sweetened by free stuff. Did I mention the free stuff? There is free stuff: While almost every coffee shop that serves espresso these days will charge you 50 cents for a shot of flavoring, Maui Wowi has their coffee flavoring out on a rack attached to the side of the van so you can do it yourself - and the flavors are as complementary as cream and sugar. I chose English Toffee just because it's something I've never had in coffee before.

We hired Maui Wowi of Bethesda to serve at our son's eagle scout court of honor. The smoothies…read morewere the hit of the party. They were prompt, courteous, and very easy to work with and the smoothies were delicious! Thanks for making our event special.

Dan helped me feed my family after my uncles funeral. Beautiful shredded pork and chicken with to…read moredie for vinegar based and bourbon sauces. Food was rapturous and plenty of it and he kindly delivered to the house. Highly recommended.

From the owner: The Smoking Quarters specializes in smoked BBQ meats, such as beef brisket, pork shoulder, and…read morechicken. We are capable of preparing ribs, lamb, turkey, or even salmon, upon request. We also provide Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans as well as other delicious sides which compliment our BBQ. All of our sauces are homemade and each distinctly different. We pride ourselves in creating some of the the best smoked BBQ in the Tri-state area. We're sure that you will become a fan, once you've tasted Smoking Quarters BBQ.

LaLa's is still here, Still great! The vendor is friendly, the all-beef dogs are hot and juicy and…read moreflavorful. This is way above your 7-11 dog! The menu is creative and varied, and the vendor will mix and match the generous toppings to your taste. I had the philly minus the marinara. Various chips, pretzels, etc as a side. Various cold canned sodas and bottled water. Quarter pound all beef dog with chips and soda for $6.

these guys come to your house, too. They were fantastic, we had them for a 25 person party and…read moreeveryone, I mean everyone, loved it. Great dogs, great ideas on combinations, and best of all great guy with a good attitude. Everyone leaves happy and full!

Some of the best tasting bbq that's ever passed my lips!!!…read moreIf you haven't tasted it yet you're missing out.

This was a WONDERFUL and FUN EXPERIENCE! Everyone should sign up!…read more My family and I took the Chinese Dumpling Making class last weekend. Yutao said we would learn how to make dumplings and eat them afterwards, and also get to taste a few other Chinese foods. Well, that was a complete understatement. We not only had fun learning how to make dumplings, but also enjoyed a FEAST. While the dumplings were cooking, Yutao came out with a variety of delicious and unique dishes. The salmon in citrus confit was my favorite - so tender and flavorful. The sauteed shredded potato was something I've never had before - crisp and refreshing. These were just a couple of the dishes... Yutao was the perfect host and an excellent teacher, all within a very comfortable and pleasant patio setting. This was such a special treat. Thank you SO much, Yutao and DTE Cooking!!

All i'm going to say is I had the opportunity to try Ono Wai Shave Ice while I visited Leesburg, VA…read morea couple of weeks ago and I'm ready to go back just for this sweet treat. We have so-called shave ice here in Boston but it's not like Ono Wai's. These are served with ice cream at the bottom - YUM- and a drizzle of sweet cream on top! It's like 2 desserts in one because by the time you get to the bottom, the flavored ice made the ice cream frosty and sweet - like a creamsicle- but better! The hardest part of ordering this little cup of heaven is choosing the flavors - they have 25 - and apparently they are imported from Hawaii. Thankfully, my family ordered different flavors so I was able to try a variety. They were all rich and flavorful. I'll be back Ono Wai - I'll be back!

From the owner: The product we offer is shave ice, which is a Hawaiian desert constructed by actually shaving a…read moreblock of ice into a fluffy texture. Unlike a snow cone, the fluffy ice absorbs the shavings versus surrounding it at the bottom of the cup. This makes for a much more flavorful experience. The ice is then flavored with one of 25 syrups we offer. Some patrons opt to have ice cream placed in the bottom of their shave ice flower cup and top the flavored shavings with a sweet cream. Shave ice is a delicious, affordable treat! FYI....we operate a mobile unit. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to stay up-to-date on our vending location. To schedule an party, contact us at 703-544-9646.

4 stars...maybe 4.5…read more My brother and I ordered 4 pitas, 2 Buffalo danks (fried chicken slices, smashed french fries, franks red hot) and 2 heavyweight danks (fried chicken slices, mac and cheese, bacon). We ate 1 half of each on site and they were pretty awesome. The leftovers were almost as good but the heavyweight is probably better to re-heat as reheated french fries are never that great. I'd like to try a bit more of the menu but it was definitely worth a 4 and perhaps better if their whole menu (smoothies, cookies, chili, other pitas) is as good as the pitas.

Do not let the fact it is a food truck scare you, Dank-U has delicious food and all for very…read morereasonable prices. The owner is incredibly friendly and fair. I highly recommend trying this. Be sure to note they are closed on Mondays and to follow the twitter account for locations and times!