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An editorially vetted compendium of restaurants, boutique hotels, regional farmers markets, fine art galleries, holistic practitioners, and independent businesses across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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Verified · ★ 5/5 L'Avant-Garde — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

L'Avant-Garde

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "My wife and I enjoyed the Lobster. It was several courses and finished-up with a...

2915 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
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Verified · ★ 5/5 SOST — Lounges & Nightlife
Lounges & Nightlife

SOST

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "Had a wonderful time. This place was the where Haitian-American Artist Charle Jean-Pierre held his...

1901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This is a very pleasant dining experience. There are several completely different spaces to dine,...

205 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Curator Verified The Glover Park Hotel Georgetown — Hotels & Stays
Hotels & Stays

The Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Refined property with Italian dining — Sophisticated rooms...

Curator Verified Grand Hyatt Washington — Hotels & Stays
Hotels & Stays

Grand Hyatt Washington

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Refined hotel with a bistro/bar & a gym...

1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Curator Verified Oribu — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Oribu

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Oribu is a verified Restaurant located at 1000...

1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Curator Verified Teaism Dupont Circle — Bakeries & Specialty Foods
Bakeries & Specialty Foods

Teaism Dupont Circle

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Relaxed space for tea & Asian-style eats —...

2009 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Toki Underground — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Toki Underground

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "The ABSOLUTE best ramen in the city."

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Mariscos 1133 — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Mariscos 1133

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "I stopped quickly for lunch and ordered a “Steak & Cheese” Sandwich. What I got...

1133 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Verified · ★ 5/5 El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "I like the vibe of the spot, the food is decent, the service is a...

1227 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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Verified · ★ 4/5 All-Purpose Pizza - Shaw — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

All-Purpose Pizza - Shaw

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (4/5 Stars): "A bit pricey, but I guess the location is a PRIME location. As for the...

Verified · ★ 4/5 Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (4/5 Stars): "Found out that they didn’t have Black Olives for their pizza, only Kalamata. I love...

610 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Curator Verified Mess Hall — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Mess Hall

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Mess Hall is a verified Shared-use commercial kitchen...

703 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Dooby's — Bakeries & Specialty Foods
Bakeries & Specialty Foods

Dooby's

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This place is incredibly good."

802 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Curator Verified Sisters Thai — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Sisters Thai

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Classic eats, coffee & cheery decor — Charming...

Curator Verified The Greenbrier — Hotels & Stays
Hotels & Stays

The Greenbrier

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Iconic 1778 resort with a spa & golf...

White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
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Curator Verified Washington Plaza Hotel — Hotels & Stays
Hotels & Stays

Washington Plaza Hotel

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Refined lodging with dining & a pool —...

10 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Curator Verified Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center — Hotels & Stays
Hotels & Stays

Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center

Photographed firsthand by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Upmarket hotel with a gym & dining —...

7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA 22102
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Verified · ★ 4/5 Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor — Hotels & Stays
Hotels & Stays

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

Rated 4/5 Stars & featured by Eugene Smith (Level 6 Google Local Guide • 3.83M+ Views). Modern business hotel with a...

401 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Bayside Bull — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Bayside Bull

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "This is what Arby’s dreams of being. The service was friendly and the place is...

108 W Central Ave, Edgewater, MD 21037
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Verified · ★ 5/5 Honey Pig BBQ — Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants & Dining

Honey Pig BBQ

Reviewed by Eugene Smith (5/5 Stars): "A little pricey, but it is a wonderful time. I can NEVER seem to eat...

7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
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