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Washington Post: ** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. ("Its utensils are flimsy, and the nearest restroom is in the next building. I wouldn't change a thing," writes Tom.) http://wapo.st/n9c7zQ

National Wildlife Federation: Enjoy DC Area's very own 20 foot waterfalls at Great Falls National Park

Jason Townsend: Pho 75 is easily the best Pho close into the city. If you want either metro accessible or no more than a few minutes away -- this is my go-to place. Perfect for warming up on a cold winters day.

Jason Townsend: Great happy hour special down at the bar really allows you to sample the menu without the price of the upstairs dining room. Opt for the re-imagined bahn mi or the frenched sweet/tangy chicken wings.

Erin Howard: Huge portions!!! One is enough for two people!!!

Savored: Try the shrimp and grits by James Beard Award-winning chef Jeffrey Buben. Save 30% off your bill by booking here: http://bit.ly/iiVgT8

Jason Townsend: For happy hour, good $6 cocktails and enjoy the good food: A divine lobster roll, Mac&Cheese, and crabcake. On sliders, get fish burger & pork and skip the cheeseburger.

marianne myers: Go for a tasting menu and order the wine pairings. They wine pairings are surprisingly affordable, so don't hesitate.

Washington Post: 4 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom: "When can I come back?") http://wapo.st/nHBSWb

Washington Post: **** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the sweet lobster poached in bacon fat and the sweet potato gnocchi.) http://wapo.st/q30rtc

Washingtonian Magazine: The flavors of the kitchen’s chicken makhani are at once amped up and complex, and it’s hard to resist sopping up all the tomatoey gravy with blistered rounds of cilantro-sprinkled naan.

Washingtonian Magazine: Two people can make a meal from one big bowl of ramen (all five varieties are $10 each) and an order of dumplings (six for $5), which means a Cheap Eats budget can include cocktails.

Chris Combs: Check out the upstairs space, particularly when it's nice out. Those windows do open.