Seafood: Hank’s Oyster Bar If we had any doubts about the legitimacy of the “urban beach food” genre, Hank’s Oyster Bar put them to rest long ago. Chef-owner Jamie Lee...

Shoe Store: Fleet Feet An Adams Morgan mainstay since 1984, the athletic footwear emporium has amassed a loyal following of locals who look to the shop for sneakers from Adida...

Manscaping: The Art of Shaving It all started when founders Myriam Zaoui and Eric Malca sought a solution for abrasions Malca suffered while shaving. After developing a miracl...

D.C. Team: Nationals Athlete: Bryce Harper Coach: Davey Johnson It should come as no surprise that the Nationals disposed of their Best Of 2012 opponents as decisively as they...

Road Trip: Shenandoah National Park Pure driving pleasure awaits those who fight their way beyond 495 and onto Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. The 105-mile drive ...

Bike Lane: 15th Street NW As long as idiots haven’t parked their cars in it, this two-way track offers cyclists a speedy trip through downtown. The separation from automobil...

Museum: National Gallery of Art The NGA’s collections run from hands-down classic to mind-bogglingly modern. Warm up your inner art historian in the West Building with a Da...

Outdoor Drinking: Biergarten Haus You never know how large a liter actually is until someone plops a liter of beer in front of you and expects you to drink it all. This is nea...

Park: Rock Creek Park Now 122 years young, Rock Creek Park is still the ultimate sanctuary for folks who want to escape into nature close to home. If you’re not adventurous...

Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza It’s not a surprise that a pizza joint won this category. What is surprising is that Pete’s Apizza is not a cardbo...