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Eerkin’s Uighur Cuisine

Posted on 2017/12/16 by .

Eerkin’s Uighur Cuisine, web site, 4008 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-352-1121 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Ylp] More Uighur food in Fairfax! Of the area’s Uighur restaurants, this one is the least mom and pop, the one … Continue reading →

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Checheho

Posted on 2017/12/10 by .

Checheho, web site, 5711 Center Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041, 703-341-6555 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Ylp] The new wave of Ethiopian restaurants in and near West Alexandria is so good it is … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Washington, D.C. dining scene

Posted on 2017/12/09 by .

Can One Chef’s Approach to Global Fine Dining Catch on in Washington D.C.? Contrary to what many people will insist, it’s now possible to eat excellent Mexican food, including tacqueria-style tacos, in D.C., Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland. But this … Continue reading →

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Saba restaurant

Posted on 2017/11/20 by .

Saba restaurant, web site, 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA, 703-379-0168 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Ylp] Marib in Springfield is still the very best Yemeni restaurant around, but this is probably number two. Especially … Continue reading →

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Louis Jordan, Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens

Posted on 2017/10/23 by .

Louis Jordan, Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens Related Posts:Peter Chang MacLeanThe economics of why Noma is closingChoong Man ChickenIs food the new music? (sentences to ponder)Wild Chicken

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Tiger Fork

Posted on 2017/10/23 by .

Tiger Fork, web site, Blagden Alley, behind 922 N St. NW, Washington, DC, 202-733-1152 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp | Zagat] Trident / Tiger Fork … Continue reading →

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Balo Kitchen

Posted on 2017/10/20 by .

Balo Kitchen, web site, a food stand/restaurant in The Block, 4221 John Marr St., Annandale, VA, 703-942-5076 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Amazon | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Don Rockwell | NoVA Mag | Ylp] I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Calabash African Cuisine and Bar

Posted on 2017/10/15 by .

Calabash African Cuisine and Bar, 514-C S van Dorn, Alexandria, VA (the strip mall with Savio’s visible to the street), 703-823-1333, closed Mondays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [NoVA Mag | Ylp] The waok ye is especially … Continue reading →

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Incredibowl

Posted on 2017/09/23 by .

Incredibowl, web site, 14005 Lee Jackson Highway (Rt.50), just east of Rt.28, Chantilly, VA, 703-631-5888 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Ylp] Where Sichuan Village used to be located. No surprises here, but this is a considerably above … Continue reading →

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Silk Road, Uyghur Cuisine

Posted on 2017/09/21 by .

Silk Road, Uyghur Cuisine, web site, 301 S. Washington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, 703-534-3838 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [FCNP | Ylp] The smallest of the Uighur places, and possibly the most authentic, a true mom and … Continue reading →

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