The Grooming Lounge is the only place I have found in 6 years of searching that I can get a good haircut. It's not like I have difficult hair, but somehow at anywhere other than the Grooming Lounge, one of two things happen. Either they cut it way too short exposing my ever-receding hairline or I come out with a mullet. And it isn't one of those awe-inspiring Billy Ray Cyrus type mullets. I would be more than content to pay for one of those. But it's a subtle mullet that is difficult to detect and not always noticeable. When it is; however, it is maddening. Thus, finding the Grooming Lounge is one of my proudest moments. This mecca of men's hairstyling is decorated in dark wood and black leather and staffed by wonderful barbers. A great haircut, an excellent scalp and back massage and hot towels for the face: every experience here is relaxing and worth every penny.
Which leads me to another place worth every penny. Moby Dick House of Kabob is my favorite take-out restaurant in the area. The kabobs are insanely good, and it is tempting not to eat there three times a week. Either go with the chicken platter with sumac topped rice or order the delectable and succulent swordfish kabob with rice and grilled onions and tomatoes. And always get hummus with fresh pita bread. The bread is soft, yet piping hot, and the hummus is creamier than any version I have ever tried. This is one the restaurants I will miss most. I only wish an Austin outpost was in the works.
Moby Dick House of Kabob
http://www.mobysonline.com/
1070 31st. NW (and many other locations)
Washington, DC 20007
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