Service is good, and ambiance is really casual. Beers are okay, but I didn't find a favorite out…read moreof the flight I ordered. They have some cool games to play, though. Top-tip: parking in the nearby parking garage, an after here get some grocery shopping done at MOM's and validate your parking ticket at checkout. ;)

I'm a craft beer lover and this was my chance to hit one of my favorite breweries. First of all…read morethey have a great selection of beers, awesome setup (love the patio but it's too cold this time of year) and the staff were really great!!!! Overall it was a really great experience and I will come back several times before heading back down south.

Very chill, not pretentious, good bartenders, plenty of seating, music is good, overall just a good…read morespot to land

I stopped by this bar for a quick drink after attending dinner. It's a low-key spot located in the…read moreChinatown area and kind of gives a speakeasy vibe given the downstairs walk to get into the bar underneath another establishment. The environment was fun and lively there's a large bar when you walk in with a few TV's and plenty of wooden tables and stool type seating throughout the venue. The service was solid and even though the bar was packed it never took too long to get the bartender's attention or for them to come over on their on volition. They have a wide variety of beverages with reasonable pricing between $8-$16 (and the pours are fairly heavy as a heads up). All in all a cool spot to check out if you're looking for a change of pace from the stuffy and overpriced cocktail bars for something that gives a more divey, relaxed, neighborhood bar experience.

Hush Harbor is a HUB, a social enterprise for black business. Hush Harbor is more than a vibe…read more This place oozes with charm, the soft tapestries gives the space a warm and charming feel. The exposed brick and the art along the walls told a story (especially the seashell sculpture above the fire place). Rick (Hush Harbor Host) welcomed you in like a cousin with a warm smile. After, I walked through the space to take it all in. There was an event happening that day upstairs. (This space offers everything) . The Urban League of Greater Washington was hosting their monthly Business Wisdom Wednesday LIVE Podcast. Connections were made. Laughter was had. Memories were created. Just the thing we are all looking for in this life. Finally, I made my way back down to the bar where Shaun (The Tequila Somalia) whipped me up a Watermelon Mocktail fit for a queen. I had a beautiful experience connecting "in real time" I left with a sense a friendship and belonging, a feeling that warms me to think about. I am beyond impressed with the High Quality Customer Service and attention to detail. If you are looking for space to quiet the mind connect with yourself or others, with good food, superb energy and home away from home. THIS. IS. IT. There are no strangers at Hush Harper, just family. Chef Rock Thank you for creating a beautiful space for genuine heart felt connections to be made professionally and personally. This place is an expression of LOVE. The Best is yet to come!

Hush Harbor was a unique and enjoyable experience. Last week we went and I loved having our phones…read morelocked away in the secure pouches. It really allowed for intentional conversation without any distractions. I had the gin-based Bees Knees, which was great, and the pimento cheese grilled cheese, which was pretty good. The vibes were on point, and I especially loved the music. It felt like the perfect mid-90s hip hop throwback. Definitely a spot for good drinks, good food, and even better conversation.

A secret not many know about the Alamo draft house theater. You can order alcohol and food for…read moremuch less during happy hour and then take to the theater. The bar and seating are decent sized and the staff is very friendly. The reason for such low stars is no matter what day of the week or how busy it may seem they only have one staff member to service the bar and the seating areas and the poor bartender is usually pulled in so many directions at once. The area can be completely dead on weekends and then extremely packed on weekdays. It is really a tossup to what you'll run into. I would definitely recommend to friends and family and would easily bump to the next star if the staff wasn't so overwhelmed.

I went back for Happy Hour today and was informed that some things had changed with HH (starting…read moretoday - 1/24). They've removed the fried cauliflower from their HH special, which is disappointing. I can see if it just wouldn't come with fries anymore or if they increased the price a bit, but it's unfortunate they removed them from HH special entirely. Additionally, they said that their HH portions will now be half size. Their menu now offers both small and large portions in general, which isn't terrible, but definitely removes some of the value from the HH menu. Now, all of that is whatever. They still have good beer/wine prices and a good selection, and still have decent HH food prices. The reason that I've reduced my rating so much, though, is that they have now joined the many in applying a 20% "service charge" to all orders. This service charge applies to everything ordered in the Alamo Drafthouse and the Highbinder. This is a huge drawback for me. The 20%, of course, does not go directly to the person/people who served you, but is rather presented as a charge that assists in paying all of the service staff, and additional tip is "appreciated but not required." I tip well in general. I understand if prices need to be raised, as prices for everything have increased. But then change the prices of your menu items to reflect what you need to make in order to run your business and pay your workers. Be transparent. These "service charges" are absurd and it's making me reconsider my Alamo pass and where I spend my money in general. There were other people who were seemingly not going to tip additional at all because the service charge had been added (I'm not sure what they ultimately decided to do), which is a shame for the bartenders. Additionally, although these changes went in effect today, the HH menus had not yet been printed (so i had to verbally verify if certain items were on HH special), and my bartender seemed to struggle to ring things in (through no fault of their own) because there were items/buttons not yet in the register. If you are implementing new practices, you should be prepared for those before you launch them. Despite my disappointment in their new business practices, the service was great as always. None if my grievances are with the workers themselves, but rather with the business. They also have added new menu items (though large majority are not HH special applicable), including additional popcorn flavors, which is cool.

Food was terrific, but wish the portion size matched price - oysters were terrific and flavorful…read more Service was abysmal, as our waitress forgot a side of lemons for our oysters thrice, the temperature of two steaks were incorrect, and my father was denied a ginger ale refill because he asked a passing waiter and not our designated waitress. We were celebrating a birthday and ordered the blueberry empanadas, but they took so long (they started bussing our table WHILE we were STILL waiting!!)and they spoiled the surprise for the birthday girl. The entire restaurant wished my sister a happy birthday, which was nice. When it came time for the check(after it was finally delivered), suddenly everyone was available to take it and help us. Other than that, I'm glad they were able to accommodate our large party, and the sliding doors were open to let the breeze in, which made for a pleasant atmosphere.

Stopped into Rappahannock Oyster Bar with a girlfriend before an event. We wanted something light,…read moreso I went with the tuna tartare. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I needed to hold me over without feeling heavy. We chose to sit at the bar, and while the food impressed, the service didn't quite match. The bartenders spent most of their time chatting with a regular, which meant we were waiting longer than I'd like for refills or attention. Still, the quality of the dish makes it worth another visit. Next time I'll probably grab a table instead of bar seating to get the full experience.

Hops n Shine is a little whole in the wall especially for beer. It's located right next to a…read morePopeyes but they have their own food. When you walk in there's some booth and bar seating, but in the back they have a full covered tent and tons of benches. This time I came, there was also cornhole set up. You'd be surprised at some of the things they carry, like the shredder from the Veil, which is an amazing IPA or a 120 minute Dogfish head which according to my friend they don't produce a ton of so it's pretty rare how many places actually hold them. Lots of interesting beer to try and it's a very casual spot. Makes me feel like more of a local. The food prices have definitely got higher since I last came. They usually had really good sandwiches. I ordered the sweet potatoe fries which was $7 for a small tray size.

This is a great spot if you drink beer. It seems they rotate special beers often. (Based on friends…read morechoices) I do not drink. I have gotten food here often. It's reliable bar items but after a while I got bored with the choices. I've had the salad be really good and then other times questionable. Stick with grilled cheese variations or chicken fingers. The management seems ever changing. They have a hard time keeping servers it feels like. Once you get to know someone it changes. Even the bartenders. I feel bad for them. You used to order from QR codes, then back to in person. Sometimes there is only 1 server for the whole place and they're running around like crazy. So keep that in mind if you're in a rush. It's a neighborhood place with 2 tvs, has trivia, back patio. If you bring your pup you have to walk around, not through the building FYI. The parking lot can get hectic. It's close to home/work so it's convenient.

While finishing up a review down at the Navy Yard in D.C., this spot caught my eye!! A BBQ spot!!…read moreYep, *NEW SPOT ALERT*!! They have beer, & cocktails, so let's go see what they're hittin on!! . Where I am: @suzieqsdc . Location Reviewed: 71 Potomac Ave., S.E. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: DELICIOUS. Their Big Brisket Sandwich ($16 with house made pickles, bbq sauce, & slaw, & onions). Plentiful, with a bbq sauce you can put on anything, just a tad bit dry. DELICIOUS. Their St. Louis Style Ribs ($18 half a rack chili rubbed with house pickles, bbq sauce, & onions). Nicely chili flavored skin, just a tad dry. LIKE THAT! Their Smoked Wings ($14 chili rubbed with ranch dip). Well smoked, mildly spicy, dip these into the bbq sauce!! DELICIOUS. Their Cornbread ($3). Good...that's it, good. DECENT. Their Mac n Cheese ($6 with shells, breaded, & bacon bits). Cheesy, a tad bit watery. . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Rough on the street, but it's paid garages everywhere. . Recommendations: They have a great bbq sauce. . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

This place was great. Came here before and after the Stray Kids concert and this place was a bit…read morefor us. Drinks were good, food cheap, and quick eats. The nachos are my favorite

TL;DR: $8 for a few onion slices! I've been a Pizzeria…read moreParadiso customer for 20 years, first at the Dupont and Georgetown locations. So I was thrilled when one opened up in Hyattsville, not far from where I live. My partner and I have been there many times over the past few years and have always enjoyed it. But we were flabbergasted by our most recent experience. The food is as good as it ever was, but the value just isn't there. We were in on a Wednesday night and noticed a table sign for a special: two large pies and two appetizers for $60, so we ordered that. We each had one drink as well, and split a dessert. The bill came to over double that amount! We have paid less when eating in fine dining establishments. Why was our bill so high? Two main reasons: first because the upcharge for an additional topping is $4 each. I would expect that for fancy meat or cheese, but we only added red onion slices. Onions are one of the cheapest things in the supermarket, and $8 will buy a lot of onions. But I guess that's on us for not noticing that all additional toppings are the same (high!) price. Also, PP automatically adds a 20% charge in lieu of a tip. I have mixed feelings about that (and about the increases in tip culture in general). Our service was fine but not exceptional. Sadly, we will think hard before returning to PP. There are many other good pizza places out there.

Great family-friendly pizzeria with artisan brick oven fired pizzas, local beers on tap, excellent…read moreservice, and reasonable prices. This location offers both inside and outside dining, has a kids corner inside and play area outside and is walkable to a number of local shops. The pizza is tasty and reasonably priced and they have beautiful art from local artists on the walls available for purchase. We will be back!

Communal seating on the patio with a reservation was a let down. I'm hard of hearing. So note:…read moreLOUD. Drinks and nibbles were exceptionally done. Amazing sandwiches and unbelievably crispy fries. Service was attentive without being intrusive.

We sat outside on a hot night and unfortunately, the fan was not working under the enclosure and…read morethe flaps were down, so it was rather hot and stiff. The hummus was delicious! We ordered burgers and fries and a side salad and I'd say the burgers were so so in the fries were equally as unimpressive, but the side salad was absolutely delicious.

So many things to love about Emma's torch! First and foremost is their mission - providing culinary…read moretraining to refugees to empower them to have the skills and confidence to succeed in the food industry. This was apparent in the warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone was working together as a team, learning, being patient, and you could see the growth and confidence happening in real time. It was really inspiring to see. Service was great - quick, friendly, and helpful. The food was very tasty and inexpensive - breakfast sandwiches were well-portioned and under $10. They also had lattes, coffees, and teas. They have an outdoor patio overlooking Rhode Island Avenue and seating inside with their nternet if you are looking for a workspace, meeting place, or coffee/snack shop. Emma's Torch seemed to be a community favorite with returning customers greater warmly and community activities and events posted in the store. This will become a regular part of our rotation!

I randomly found Emma's Torch on Yelp while looking for a breakfast spot in the area. Upon entry, I…read morenoticed how small and quaint it was. They were also playing great music. Customer service was great and I was greeted immediately. It wasn't crowded but there was a steady flow of customers while I was there. I ordered the Breakfast Wrap, which was fantastic along with a Granny Smith apple lemonade. I would've never thought to put those two items together but it was easily one of the best lemonades I've ever tried. I had to order a second one when my daughter decided my drink was now for her. Speaking of, my daughter ordered the Nutella Stuffed French Toast and rated it a 100/10. While waiting for my order, I had a chance to speak with one of the head chef's and he told me about the culinary program their offer to teach refugees culinary skills. I loved hearing that tidbit about the shop and found it truly admirable. Overall, my only gripe is the street parking situation can be a little tough but it wasn't too bad on this particular morning. I would absolutely return.