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"Decent for groups. Yesterday more than a dozen of us fit comfortably at a long high table near the bar. Our server was attentive, offering a steady supply of cold drinks on a warm evening. He very…" - angela n.

"This restaurant is beautiful! I can't believe this used to be a Borders, because it feels like a classic landmark where presidents and senators have been dining and smoking cigars for centuries. I…" - angela n.

"The last few times I've come in, they didn't have the Garden Blend, Chipotle's tender and smokey vegan "chicken". Finally the staff confirmed my greatest fear -- they've discontinued it! Noooooo!…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: Try the toast topped with thin avocado slices, crushed pistachios, and sea salt sprinkles. It sounds odd, but it turns out to be delectable: one of the most addictive combinations of…" - angela n.

"We've used them for years and have no complaints. Every week they clean and press my husband's work shirts, which look and smell pristine. He saves a ton of time he would have otherwise spent ironing.…" - angela n.

"The queue can look intimidating at first, but it's way shorter than Georgetown Cupcake's, and also very fast (especially when you're trying to decide among many tempting choices). I wanted…" - angela n.

"The rooftop has a lovely view around sunset, when the whole city basks in a warm glow. You can see everything, including the Capitol dome in the distance. After dark, the restaurant lights stay dim,…" - angela n.

"Now that iPhones let everyone inconspicuously shoot candid street photos, Instagram is full of such unguarded moments. (Personally, I'm much too chicken to shoot strangers, but I still love to look at…" - angela n.

"Even if you're not staying here, it's worth popping into the lobby for a minute. Look up, and check out the crazy Chihuly chandelier. This massive Medusa-like glass sculpture might cause a crick in…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: Try the farrotto, a risotto-like grain with meaty wild mushrooms. It's listed as an appetizer, and the serving size may look small, but its flavors are so unbelievably rich, it could…" - angela n.

"I had a satisfying preshow sandwich of fresh arugula, roasted red peppers, olives, and a thick chunky spread of chopped marinated chickpeas, so flavorful it left hummus in the dust. Maybe I missed…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: The carrot and avocado salad was super fresh, super citrusy, and super good. The carrots were roasted, still crispy, and marinated with some sort of delicious curry/spicy stuff. I also…" - angela n.

"The apple strudel was a hit. Flaky and not too sweet. I had a simple breakfast yesterday: 2 eggs and toast. The twist was that the soft boiled eggs were served in a martini glass, so you could dip…" - angela n.

"We actually found the service here very helpful! My dad and I were looking for a new drum for his aging, ailing Brother printer. We asked a staff member at the entrance for help. She pointed us to the…" - angela n.

"The dark crispy mushroom appetizer is as crunchy, and potent, as bacon. But with much less grease or animal cruelty. I would suggest eating this sparingly, almost like garnish. It's delicious, but its…" - angela n.

"This is one of the fastest, most efficient airports I've used. In the half dozen or so times I've come through, there's been very little traffic, the security lines rarely take longer than a couple…" - angela n.

"We came for the monarchs, but I've seen way more butterflies, at close range, at California Academy of Sciences Tropical Rainforest. Here the butterfly clusters were way up high in the trees, and…" - angela n.

"This was my first time tidepooling, and I apparently hit the jackpot. We spotted the elusive red octopus, "walking" on the beach! This bright orange blob was slithering/pulling itself along, wrapping…" - angela n.

"The "fragrant chicken" is so terrific! It tastes just like chicken! (Well maybe it won't fool meat eaters, but it's great for us vegetarians). These fried crispy nuggets are superior to the "chicken…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: Try the the fried green onion pancakes. They're crunchy, flavorful, and addictive, serving the same purpose that tortilla chips do at a good Mexican restaurant: To incite fights over who…" - angela n.

"Each year, Cultural Tourism DC puts on some of my favorite (and free!) DC events: Embassy Open Houses (Passport DC and the EU European Open Houses), WalkingTown/BikingTown tours, and the Fiesta Asia…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: Try the Farmer's Market enchiladas, smothered in a rich creamy habanero-pesto sauce. They're filled with strong stuff: sundried tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, and melted jack. On the…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: Upon request, they can make the Spinach Pappardelle without pancetta and shrimp. I wish I had tried that, instead of what I did have, the Butternut Squash Cappellacci (similar to…" - angela n.

"My expectations were low, but the Swedish pancake crepes turned out to be excellent! So thin, light, and buttery. They practically melt in your mouth.The pancakes themselves were not too sweet, but…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians:If you like mushrooms, check out the "pappardelle strappate sul ragu di funghi." It's made of very thin, very fresh, wide pasta strips with a light mushroom sauce, topped with subtly…" - angela n.

"I've known about this place for less than 24 hours, and I've already been there twice. This addiction is going to be dangerous. They claim that servings start at a mere 70 calories, because they use…" - angela n.

"This museum makes the case for MIT's importance, by highlighting the school's contributions to the history of technology. The problem is that these 1990s-era robot videos seem almost laughably…" - angela n.

"The fall foliage made for a nice hike, and the alpacas are adorable. (You can't pet them or anything; they're behind a fence). The site also has some quirky kitsch value. Visitors watch a dated,…" - angela n.

"We took the late afternoon harbor cruise the week before last, and the views were spectacular. The sunlight was warm, the shadows were long, and the glistening water made for some gorgeous photos. The…" - angela n.

"Vegetarians: the grilled Italian greens appetizer is TO DIE FOR. On paper it sounds crazy: arugula and other greens, grilled with balsamic vinegar and gorgonzola. That is, it sounds like warmed up…" - angela n.