Love the Dj Beets salad, the aged sherry vinaigrette with the goat cheese croquettes **chefs…read morekiss** And don't let me get started on the cheese pizza, I dunno what's so different about their mozzarella but it's def top notch h compared to Ang other cheesy pizza.

Pizza's are very good here...staff friendly...nice clean restaurant! We so enjoyed being there as…read morethe atmosphere was heart-warming...enjoyed it much.

Found the website for this place and saw they had a Taylor Swift trivia night so I decided to give…read morethem a try! This is connected to The Collective Off Shore, hence the similar name. It's located right on the lake, which is beautiful. I came in by myself and was able to find some friendly people to talk to and sit with. The prices of the drinks and food were a bit high, I spent over $20 for one cocktail plus tip. The trivia experience was a bit confusing and over-complicated, but it wasn't a horrible experience either. If they had another event I was interested in going to, I would definitely come back, but maybe not in my regular rotation of places.

They have great bands and performers at The Collective Encore on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia MD…read more (You might recall Tomato Palace restaurant and then Clyde's Soundry music venue at this location, if that helps you place it.) This was a re-scheduled performance by acoustic roots band Charm City Junction, whose January gig was cancelled by a snow-ice-tornado-storm! Judging from the full house, everybody held on to their January tickets. We were all greatly rewarded. We come for the music, but also for the creative menu, and we arrived early to our assigned-seats so we could have our meal before the music. Their staff is quick, and we also used the QR-code menu to get a head start. We stayed with classics: a salad and a flatbread. The Caesar was fresh and crisp with a fairly-light amount of tangy dressing and fun flat croutons. The non-cube crouton-shape is a surprise that cleverly matches their crunch closer to the crunchiness of the lettuce. The pizza was a clever flavorful shrimp and veggie creation, and we finished every bite. We had a tart craft beer from their varied list and a well-made French-75 from their creative cocktails, which included non-alcohol options, too. Caleb Stine opened, with great acoustic country-music originals, excellent guitar-playing, and his deep sonorous voice. But ask anyone, the most fun song was this one: "Something that can bring us all together. Something I believe in ... I'm eatin' butter, I'm eatin' cheese. I'm eatin' anything I please, No need to tell me the calories ... I'm eatin' butter." A whole song about Butter :-). Hilarious! After a full set by Caleb, the headline quartet Charm City Junction took the stage, showing off masterful skills on fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass. They played a really enjoyable mix of traditional roots, bluegrass, and Irish originals, often featuring whichever of the musician who composed a particular song. Some leaned toward band-supported solos, and some were rousing audience-engaging call-and-response, such as Boozy Suzy, from their Duckpin album. They reprised John Prine's "Please Dont Bury Me", from that same album, and played "I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow" from their newest album, Salt Box. We learned the traditional Irish "hup!" to shout when a musical phrase is just too great to hold quiet about! Many in the audience were pretty good at that, though i could not really land it. Several of the band members called out family in the audience, in fun friendly engaging real-time conversation that made us feel like family, too :-). We had a great evening! They made this cozy space feel like a backyard bluegrass roots jam. This space has great acoustics and a skilled sound-board. You choose assigned seats when you purchase the tickets to their performances, and i think they have first-come seating as some jams and game night. They offer so much! There's rock bands, R&B bands, pop, jazz, blues, local musicians, candlelight classical performances, sensory-enhancing "dining in the dark" experiences, brunches, a Mother's Day Soul / R&B sing-along, history spoken-word nights, a bookfair with bar, Motown music trivia, regular trivia, and even rentals of their venue. There's plenty of free parking, and a flat path from the parking garage across the street. It's a nice venue.

My boyfriend and I visited his college town for a friends 30th birthday party and they were adamant…read moreabout coming to the Green Door. It was a spot they frequented when they were in college and praised for its extremely cheap drinks! They also allow St Mary's Grads and seniors to sign ceiling and other spots. I loved this spot myself! Great place to hang as they have pool and darts and a long bar. Make sure you bring cash!

The Green Door has been around a very long time and it knows exactly what to give you. Theres a…read moregood reason for that. Affordable, cold beer. Cheap eats. Darts. Pool. A chill hang. Bartenders are nice. Locals are laid back. Want to grab a few beers in a place where you can relax? This is a great spot for that. Two thumbs up.

Finally made it to The Mainstay and it didn't disappoint! The people are friendly and the music was…read moregreat! Bartenders make great drinks!!! Definitely worth a visit!

I have been meaning to write a review of The Mainstay for quite some time now…read more I was fortunate to catch a bluegrass show performed behind The Mainstay last summer. Superb. It was the perfect blend of small town good times with good music. This little down home spot really brings in some great music of all genres. Check out their website (for performances) if you are planning a trip to Rock Hall. Also, during FallFest (in September) The Mainstay provides live music on the street. http://www.mainstayrockhall.org/

OMG! Definitely did not expect the superior experience! My husband and I decided to give this spot…read morea try impromptu! When I say A-MAZ-ING! The ambiance is nice and comfortable, 3 floors of historic memorabilia, my favorite pieces were the cool antique cash registers. The service was beyond exceptional! Our waitress Erin was very attentive and knowledgeable! She recommended the green fried tomatoes I was considering and boy they were nothing like I've ever had! So delicious! Packed with flavor! For dessert I had the seasonal peach cobbler made with fresh locally grown peaches! A-mazing!

My senior women's group met at 1936 this afternoon for a Happy Hour gathering at 4 pm. One of our…read moremembers had made a group reservation well in advance for about fifteen women. When we arrived, and explained to the server that we always request separate checks (people tend to come and go at different times), he had to go call the manager. The manager absolutely refused to try to work something out. For context, the place was nearly empty. Many of us had driven down from Annapolis. We do these gatherings several times a month and places are always fine with the arrangement as long as they know before the order is taken. I told her we are used to other places that charge an automatic 22% gratuity to cover any hassle factor. Servers give us each a number or keep track of the seat that gave a certain order. But the manager would not budge. So I had one woman who left without ordering anything and another who only ordered a beverage. The views are lovely. Our server was a nice young man. The food is so-so. I would not order the chicken popper egg rolls again. They were like frozen tostitos. So we will not return. There are plenty of nice places around the Beaches, including Ketch 22, where they want our business.

A hidden-jewel of the music scene in northern Virginia, Stone Room Concerts showcases small acts…read more--of big quality and sublime sound-- in various venues set up for intimate performances. These venues include church halls, basements of people's homes, lobbies of Arlington condos, a Falls Church bike store, and other community recreational space. Audiences are offered an unmatched experience of getting up close with top talent artists drawn from the nation's premier musical centers (Nashville, New York City, Austin, Athens, etc.). Artists perform acoustic style sets (bigger sets with multiple band players are also offered) to audiences who seek genuine music beyond the teflon machine-generated radio pop, and love to support independent musicians. These artists are tall on talent yet short on big name music industry commercial fame. Offering exquisite, heart-felt music and passion, their performances make for stirring musical soirees. Many of the acts are from the folk/bluegrass field, who have jazz and pop influences, extending sometimes to motown and gospel. Audiences can buy tickets online, via the Web site (stoneroomconcerts.com) but can also walk in to the venue on the performance night and are encouraged to donate to the artist. The host of the venue typically provides snacks and drinks for attendees. This non-profit is run with a lot of heart by David H. who does an impeccable job curating the numerous acts he brings to northern Virginia throughout the year. I highly encourage all music afficionados to attend one of these "house concerts" for the true feeling of shared musical spirit just as it has always been in history, through pure voice and unfiltered performance in a small gathering.

From the owner: Stone Room Concerts, which began in 2012 as a series of private house concerts, supports regionally…read moreand nationally known independent musicians in intimate settings. In 2013, we began booking shows approximately once a month on Sunday nights at Bikenetic, a bicycle shop in Falls Church. In the fall of 2014, we also began presenting shows at The Falls Church Episcopal church and in 2015 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. As of July 31, 2014, Stone Room Concerts was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has received 501(c)3 nonprofit status with the IRS, also effective as of that date. Additionally, Stone Room Concerts includes as part of its mission support for charitable causes, including acting as a fiscal sponsor for the Niñas Arriba! college scholarship fund for young women in El Salvador.

Doc Scantlin (male singer), Chou Chou (female singer), and the Imperial Palms Orchestra (pianist,…read moresaxophonist, trumpeter, and trombonist) absolutely killed it last night at our event. These guys were so fun. Clearly enthusiastic about and good at what they do. We felt like we were back in the 20s. Doc's got the right voice and stage presence; he spins around, dances in place, and has enthusiastic hand gestures that just fit well with the 1920s big band vibe. And Chou Chou dresses very attractively, and saunters throughout the whole venue, lies on the piano, and interacts/engages with the audience, too -- all with that 1920s "doll" pitch and personality. And she's a great singer! And, of course, the orchestra does it pretty solid, too! We had a great time listening and dancing to their tunes!

The River Concert Series runs through the summer each year, typically on Friday evenings in June…read moreand July, with varying concerts set on the St. Mary's College townhouse green. Their rather spectacular stage features a variety of acts; classical concert music, jazz, and choral arrangements, with a few surprises each year. The musicians are a mix of college faculty from SMCM and other local institutions, alumni, and current students, as well as featured professional soloists. The venue on the river is always beautiful, and while it's a ways out, it's directly on Route 5 and not difficult to find by car, and you won't be bothered by traffic for most of the way. Definitely reachable from DC or Annapolis or various suburbs. Parking is ample. Seats are not provided, but the area is grassy; this is the sort of scenario where towels and lawn chairs might be advised. Being a summer event, it is subject to thunderstorms. More frequently, however, it is subject to gorgeous sunsets in the background. The crowd is always at least close to full and blends county locals and people connected with the college, though it will depend on weather and the program for the night. The college does very little in the way of summer school, and thus there aren't generally a lot of residents around (a good thing for them, given that the festival is on their lawn). Various food and art vendors congregate next to the townhouse green, and sometimes local political campaigns. The concert itself and the parking are free. This is a great opportunity to see the college and the area and to experience musical performances which are worthy of a major urban venue, but welcome in this remote but special setting.

Got to see the production of School Girls; Or; African Mean Girls Play!…read more Was a great afternoon matinee show. Such a beautiful set design and humorous cast. Loved the intimate theatre and am so excited to see a local show again soon!

We saw a fantastic production of Reefer Madness here. The cast and set and crew were fantastic. It…read morewent on seamlessly. The manager greated us so welcomingly when we got there. She also let us know we could eat and drink in the theater. And let us know about the Intermission pre-ordering which worked great! My snack was waiting for me and I didn't have to wait. The only downside is the small seats, why it's 4 not 5. It was hard to sit for the 2 hour show in the seats. Also they had no recycling for the bottle my beverage came in which was kind of a bummer.

Git your trucker hat on, bevy at the bar and order a pbr. You'll blend in just fine…read more Authentic charm with dirt under the fingernails, no attitude and great music. Loud and fun you'll want some of what Toots offers as local flavor. Lookin forward to returning.

Great little dive bar. Everyone was friendly, drinks were strong. Would definitely come back.read more