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winner of this poll two years running, this cleveland park restaurant's neapolitan-style pizzas have also earned the place a spot on our 100 very best restaurants list every year since 2006

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maple ave restaurant

an eclectic-and small-menu at tim ma's vienna restaurant ranges from soulful shrimp 'n' grits to scrambled eggs with chinese sausage, kimchee, and jasmine rice.

red hook lobster pound

there's often a line at these tracks that tour the area, but the lobster rolls are worth the wait-try them maine style (chilled with mayo) or connecticut (warm and buttery).

rocklands barbeque and grill-ing company

the smell of brisket will lure you into one of this local chain's four locations, but don't leave without trying the corn pudding and macaroni and cheese

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the sizeable burgers (if you want only one patty, order a "little") have made the chain-once a standalone shop in northern virginia-a hit nationwide

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our readers' favorite burger joint serves delicious fries, too. try them plain or cajun style.

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winner of this poll two years running, this cleveland park restaurant's neapolitan-style pizzas have also earned the place a spot on our 100 very best restaurants list every year since 2006

popeyes louisiana kitchen

the spicy, crisp coating on this fast-food chain's birds makes it a hit all around town-and the relatively small price doesn't hurt

california tortilla

a popular spot for a quick lunch, this chain offers tacos hard or soft, filled with fish, pork carnitas, multiple beef and chicken options, or veggies and beans.

krispy kreme

stores in alexandria, rockville, and dc's dupont circle offer tons of options, but the original glazed-served immediately after being coated with the chain's signature icing-are a favorite.

georgetown cupcake

it's no surprise that this m street shop, with its perpetual line up the block, is a favorite. our suggestion: order online in advance to bypass the masses.

sweetfrog

this self-serve yogurt shop, with multiple maryland and virginia locations, offers more than 70 flavors and abundant toppings-from fresh fruit to twix bars and cheesecake bites-so everyone can walk away with what he or she likes

pazzo pomodoro

this italian restaurant that opened in vienna last november is popular for pizza, lasagna, and mussels, among other things, but don't fill up too car

the organic butcher of mclean

a knowledgable, friendly staff able to provide seemingly any cut of any animal makes this tiny storefront in downtown mclean a favorite.

whole foods

with nearly 20 locations, this chain is popular for its prepared food-and-salad bar as much as anything and the clarendon branch now has a bar with live music on thursday nights.

chef geoff's

with burgers for $5.95 and 32-ounce microbrew mugs for $8.95, it figures that happy hour at chef geoff's four locations is a favorite. and monday and tuesday, the specials last all day.

the gibson

the martinis, fizzes, and sours at this speakeasy-style bar near the u street metro are great-but make a reservation if you plan to go on a weekend night, as standing's not allowed.

w hotel

breathtaking views of the nearby white house, washington monument, and other sights balance out overpriced cocktails at the packed pov bar.

amsterdam falafelshop

open until 4 am on weekends, this storefront in adams morgan serves simple falafel and fries, which you garnish at the bar of pickles and sauces

princess jewelers

this 25-year-old shop in vienna and rockville

pazzo pomodoro

this italian restaurant that opened in vienna last november is popular for pizza, lasagna, and mussels among other things, but don't fill up too early—we hear the cannoli's excellent as well.