1520 U St. NW 20009     202-797-1234                         City Paper: Best Jewelry Store 2011 Washington Post Express: Best Jewelry Store 2011    fyi:There is 1 and 1/2 staircases to come up; not 3 as stated in this article. http://www.expressnightout.com/2011/10/best-of-d-c-shopping-style/ http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofdc/goodsandservices/2011/best-jewelry-store       hours: Friday-12-6 Saturday-11-6 Sunday-11-5 Holiday Mondays 12-5                  Gift certificates available. Legendary Beast is an unusual jewelry and gift shop on U St selling vintage and new collectible jewelry for men and women, as well as statues and old or unusual items. We also feature art by local artists; currently altars and oil paintings by Julia Musengo, Fractal Art by Kim Starbuck and etchings by Vickie Vogl. from Washingtonian Bride and Groom Winter/Spring 2012                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Like us on Facebook to get info on sales etc!