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Here you can catch live concerts, small indie bands trying to get their name out, or just a good local guitarist on certain nights. Either way, they're all great spots to hear something that doesn't sound like a fly buzzing in your ear.

 1. Doug Fir Lounge

830 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-9663

Categories: Lounges, American (Traditional), Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland, Central Eastside, Buckman

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2010

I was honestly feeling a bit bummed by my last two selections for activities in Portland, based loosely on community feedback and some on my own research, but the night was still young (http://www.flickr.com/...), so I was hoping that my trip to Doug…More »

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 2. The Birchmere

3701 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 549-7500

Category: Music Venues

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2009

I liked this concert venue much more than I expected. Nicole and I saw Sara Bareilles here a couple months ago, and even though we showed up not long before the opening act we were still able to find a table with relative ease. The layout is pretty…More »

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 3. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar

611 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 335-7383

Category: Bars

5.0 star rating
  4/3/2009

This was one of the most fun places I have ever been to, and no mistake. If you're only in Fort Worth for a while, and you really want to get a different look at nightlife, you HAVE to visit Pete's.

Sure, there are better lounges and better bars, with…More »

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 4. Galaxy Hut

2711 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-8646
5.0 star rating
  1/19/2010

It's a good thing for me I don't live in Clarendon, because I would be at Galaxy Hut at least twice a week. This is a fantastic spot, and I have to thank Venu for picking it as the spot to host this years Bell's HopSlam release, and Justin S, Keri M,…More »

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 5. Abraxas Lounge

407 Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33109
(305) 534-9005

Categories: Wine Bars, Lounges

5.0 star rating
  3/12/2012

Abraxas is definitely one of those bars that people go to when they want a taste of the local scene in Miami Beach, although as more and more people learn of it through outlets like this that will surely change. I actually heard about it from the…More »

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 6. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

9605 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 717-8179

Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: University City

5.0 star rating
  7/18/2008

The best place to get a beer in Charlotte, period. I used to live right down the road from the Saucer and went there several times a week in order to earn my own gold plate up on the wall (something you get after drinking 200 different beers). The…More »

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 7. Soul Gastrolounge

1500-B Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 348-1848

Categories: Tapas Bars, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood

4.0 star rating
  1/9/2012

As always when I come home to visit my folks in Charlotte I am faced with the dilemma of finding restaurants to eat out at that not only tease my palate with some new flavors but also manage to not scare them off in the process. It's usually just my…More »

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 8. Russia House Restaurant & Lounge

1800 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-9433

Categories: Lounges, Russian

5.0 star rating
  6/27/2011

Food is such a magical thing, able to transform moments into memories, and bring people together across miles just to sit and eat and enjoy it with each other. For me, food has always been a way to express myself, through thanks, creativity,…More »

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 9. The Cajun Experience

1825 18th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 670-4416

Category: Cajun/Creole

Neighbourhood: Dupont Circle

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2012

This is easily the best straight-up Cajun food I've found in DC. There might be better places to get a unique twist on traditional Cajun dishes, but I've yet to find anything in the District that tops their traditional offerings. Service always comes…More »

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Recently updated lists from Justin C.

Oh No They Didn't! (52)

Avoid these places if you like any of the following things: your health, your safety, your money, your friends. You are very likely to lose any or all of the above by visiting them. These are the worst of the bad places I've been to, and you do not want to be on this list if you're a business (and somehow still IN business).

InspirAsian (49)

The continent of Asia provides us with a myriad of wonders from architecture to cuisine and everything in between. There are plenty of lists out there targeted to specific countries and their specialties, be it Thai peppers, Japanese noodles, or Chinese dim sum. I decided to make this list to share my favorite places that have ties to any part of the region, because sometimes we just want a little culture in our life, and aren't sure what we want but we know we want something new.

I Need A Drink! (89)

These places are focused in some way on the one thing we can almost all agree on, alcohol! Whether it be wine, beer or spirits that get you going, somewhere on this list is bound to have what you're looking for.

Crafty Cocktails (48)

When I stray away from my love of craft beer it's more often than not because the cocktail list is so appealing I just can't resist. I really appreciate bars that come up with their own unique mixes, and here are some of my favorites.

Fancy Pants (52)

Get dressed up before coming here, as these are the "nicest" places you can dine or go out (with no consideration given in this list to the actual food and/or drinks). If you're not looking spiffy here you might get some stares...

More Than Just A Spud (45)

I'm Irish, through and through. Some may think it's a stereotype that we love our potatoes, and they're right, but that doesn't mean it's not true. We put them in, on, and with almost everything we eat, and we love every bite. Somehow though, some people have found ways to screw up this most basic of vegetables, so I created this list to glorify those who truly pay homage to the lifeblood of my homeland. [Note: This list is more than just fries, although it is heavily favored in that that direction, but also includes places that do homemade chips, or homefries, as well as just great all-around potato dishes. It's also attempted to be somewhat ranked, with my favorites at the top.]

Tapas Teasers or Palate Pleasers? (9)

Is it a great way to share plates, or just an inevitable money-sink that leaves you hungry after? The small plate phenomenon is catching on quickly as kitchens realize they can make major bank by giving you little portions, but some places excel where others falter.

No Walls Needed (66)

Like the idea or not, mobile food is becoming more popular every month in major cities across our country. The lower cost of doing business, partly from no rental costs and typically self-employed labor, gives us quite often some very unique food ideas at relatively cheap costs compared to your standard restaurant. If you're going to venture out there and have something different, I suggest trying some of these places in your quest for ultimate food bliss.

Seattle Standouts (9)

From sun up to sun down I was pleased with so many aspects of the month I spent in Seattle. It was easily the freshest fish I had ever experienced, and the creative genes are flowing rampantly in the blood of its chefs. You can see all the high resolution photos of the trip here: http://www.flickr.com/...

Simply The Best (72)

My favorite places to have a very memorable meal. If there were ever any occasion that required dining on the best food possible, I would gladly have it at one of these restaurants. These restaurants do something special to set them apart from just my favorite places to eat, they provide you with a unique atmosphere or cuisine that is above and beyond just good food.

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"Yes, that is just a banana in my pocket, I love food."

Review votes:
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Location

Washington, DC

Yelping Since

August 2007

Things I Love

Meat flavored meat.

Find Me In

Working by the White House or drinking somewhere in Logan / Dupont / U St

My Hometown

Charlotte, NC

My Blog Or Website

http://www.wellfedwell...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm usually eating somewhere I should be writing about

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I like to offer a photographic journey of my culinary escapades.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.flickr.com/...

The Last Great Book I Read

Anything by the genius of satire: Terry Pratchett

My First Concert

Pearl Jam, 1994

My Favourite Movie

Shakespeare In Love

My Last Meal On Earth

Filet Mignon w/ crab on top and a Burgundy reduction, no sides necessary

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

My DR says I have to stop having dinner for 4 unless there are 3 other people.

Current Crush

Minka Kelly. Me and the entire rest of the world.