We didn’t forget your favorites! It’s just that certain nominees tend to crush the competition year after year. To give other folks a chance, we put these powerhouses in t...

What began in 1999 as a vegan bakery run out of owner Doron Petersan’s kitchen has grown into a full-scale cafe serving grilled Daiya cheese sandwiches, veggie chili and soy...

The Avalon movie theater is D.C.’s answer to the Sistine Chapel, sans pope and full-frontal nudity. Inside the dome of the main auditorium, the winged gods Mercury and Cupid...

This U Street bargain basement, where free books greet you at the door, boasts a modern, trendy vibe, with vintage must-haves such as ’70s high-waisted jeans and oversized v...

Tired of sighing “I’ll have a Diet Coke, please” when everyone else at the table is arguing Chenin versus sauvignon? The Church Tea at Vidalia, a mixture of iced tea and...