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CyberStop Cafe
Category:
Home Electronics
17th & Church St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
CyberStop Cafe: A great local hangout
What do you do when the Internet goes out in your apartment? If you're like most people, you get it...
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What do you do when the Internet goes out in your apartment? If you're like most people, you get it re-established. Not me. Nope. I go in search of alternatives. I haven't figured out whether that's because I'm naturally curious or just in no mood to deal with Verizon.
Regardless, it turns out that I live right around the corner from a great place to surf the Web. It's called CyberStop Cafe, on 17th and Church St NW. I'd passed it many a time walking around the neighborhood, but until my DSL woes I hadn't stopped in. Now I'm hooked.
There are two ways you can surf: computers are available for $15/hour, or you can bring in your laptop and surf for free. The wireless bubble also reaches to the sidewalk, where tables are placed for you to see the local sights while you browse the world.
The fare is pretty basic. You can readily get your coffee products, and there is all manner of baked sin for you to indulge in (today they have pumpkin pie, lemon merengue and something that looks pecan-ish). A single cooler contains Coke products, Perrier, bottled water and Naturals juices. There are also wrapped sandwiches, bagels and fruit. It's clear this is more about the computers than about the food.
As for the feel of the place, it's a lot like your friend's townhouse where you went to parties every other Saturday during college. You know, the place owned by three guys with the disconnected bathtub on the first floor for beer and questionably clean couches everywhere. Ok, there's no bathtub, but there are couches and upstairs in addition to the computer rentals there are small tables for you to park your laptop or study materials for as long as you care to hang out. I've been here for hours at a time and people were here when I arrived and there when I left.
All in all, I find this a great place to hang out and read email, do work, read the paper, study, etc. One word of caution: the upstairs area is generally meant to be a quiet space. I've witnessed a few arguments about this, occasionally heated. The wise will have their conversations downstairs.
Incidentally, I started writing this in the cafe when their internal wireless network went down. In trying to connect again, something on my laptop got screwed up, so I'm finishing this at my office before going back home. No reflection on the cafe, although I will mention that the obviously flustered person who was trying to get everything working again was very nice.
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Urban Outfitters
Category:
Uncategorized
3111 M St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 342-1012
Shop and Drop at Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is known for its trendy and hip styles for both men and women. However, its prices...
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Urban Outfitters is known for its trendy and hip styles for both men and women. However, its prices are outrageously high even for designer brands. The staff is very helpful, and friendly, and will go out of their way to help you find the right size, color, or style for you. There is also an abundance of types of clothes for everyone in the family, so this is definitely a splurge place to shop!
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J Crew
Category:
Uncategorized
3222 M St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 965-4090
Preppy, recycled styles in different colors
J.crew is the kind of store that I wish that I did not shop at, and yet I do. The clothing line...
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J.crew is the kind of store that I wish that I did not shop at, and yet I do. The clothing line seems perfect for the Washington DC conservative bunch with the argyle sweaters and monochrome suits. The clothes are well made, priced high, and never offend at the office. The styles are classic: the peacoat that I bought 5 winters ago is for sale every winter with slight variations in cut and color. The same boots are for sale. The styles are stale, but the colors are spectacular. If you are looking for something unique and frilly, look elsewhere.
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Anthropologie
Category:
Women's Clothing
Georgetown Park Mall
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) .33-7.1363
No digging required.
You don’t have to dig around to discover a great find here. The great finds are all around you....
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You don’t have to dig around to discover a great find here. The great finds are all around you. Decoupage tea pots, humorous books, fine plates and glassware, hip home décor, and of course the best clothing in the mall are all located in one place— Anthropologie. If it’s trendy and beautiful, you will find it here. But if you visit, bring your check book or credit card, because you will be spending a month’s paycheck. And nothing here is cheap!
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The Bikini Shop
Category:
Women's Clothing
1819 M st NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
202338372
Huge Selection
This campy beach shop, decorated with potted palms, the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and...
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This campy beach shop, decorated with potted palms, the first Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and old Mr. America photos, is jammed with more than 5,000 bathing suits. If it's beachy, you'll find it here, and not just bikinis but tankinis, monokinis and thongs, as well as one-piece suits and skirted suits for the ultra-conservative. The main shop is on the second floor of a Dupont Circle townhouse, with a smaller outpost on nearby 15th Street. The selection features Ann Cole, Speedo, Calvin Klein and La Blanca, ect.
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Shake Your Booty Inc
Category:
Women's Clothing
3225 M St NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 518-8205
Shoes!!1
I love this store. I am a shoe addict and I strive to be different when it comes to my shoes and...
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I love this store. I am a shoe addict and I strive to be different when it comes to my shoes and this is the place for me. They have an original selection of shoes from sneakers to formal. The Brands are from all over the world. They also have a small jewelry and purse selection as well. I love this store
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classy and cool
Situated on the edge of the downtown business district, Chapters is paradise for fiction lovers....
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Situated on the edge of the downtown business district, Chapters is paradise for fiction lovers. You might wish you'd worn some tweed -- and if you're well-versed in contemporary fiction, you might spot the next Pen/Faulkner nominee perusing the shelf next to you.
While the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating enough to help even the most inexperienced readers, most of the customers at Chapters know what they're looking for (chances are they have a novella-in-progress at home). If you can stay on their erratic mailing list, you'll be privy to some of the best literary readings in town (Whit Stillman, Amy Bloom, and I Was Amelia Earhart author, Jane Mendelsohn, have all made recent appearances).
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Citiflowers
Category:
Florists
1400 L St NW Lbby
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 842-3092
Care about there work
If you require personal service and assistance with what your looking for, Citi is the one you...
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If you require personal service and assistance with what your looking for, Citi is the one you want. Citi will help you if you want to create your own arrangement. We did one for a party with sunflowers that looked great. They will make sure what you want looks correct.
The staff provides great service and is knowlege of the wonderful florals they create and are available for all occasions.
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We R One Sports Inc
Category:
Men's Clothing
518 Florida Ave NW
Washington,
Dist. of Columbia
(202) 387-0021
WE R One Sports
We R One are a local urban fashion store owned by Orlando Magic Guard and Washington, DC native...
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We R One are a local urban fashion store owned by Orlando Magic Guard and Washington, DC native Steve Francis. The small store packs a big punch, everything from socks to the latest Go-Go mix tape can be found on the racks. The clothes range from size small to 4X, so they have something that everyone can fit. The employee's are very nice and don't pressure you to buy anything. The store is open 7days a week, and they now have three different locations in the Washington, DC metro area.
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