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All-Purpose Pizzeria

Posted on 2016/10/24 by .

All-Purpose Pizzeria, web site, 1250 Ninth Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-849-6174, lots of lines but going early will work. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp | Gayot] Washington … Continue reading →

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What should I ask Mark Miller?

Posted on 2016/10/21 by .

I’ll be interviewing Mark soon, at a private venue, no public event, but for eventual release in the Conversations with Tyler series. Here is a short bio of Mark. He is credited as being the founder of modern Southwestern cuisine, … Continue reading →

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Three Manhattan Places

Posted on 2016/10/17 by .

A few places to eat in Manhattan: Hatsuhana, very expensive sushi but outrageously good, (web site) 17 E. 48th Street. (TripAdvisor | NY Mag | NYT) Then try LoLo’s Seafood Shack up in Harlem (web site), 303 W. 116th Street, … Continue reading →

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Afghan Bistro

Posted on 2016/09/26 by .

Afghan Bistro, web site, 8081-D Alban Road, Springfield, VA, 703-337-4722 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | TripAdvisor | Ylp] The best Afghan food I’ve had, get the Aushak, kadu, and eggplant. Related Posts:Bistro AracosiaRumi’s BistroDining out … Continue reading →

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Taco Ssam

Posted on 2016/09/18 by .

Taco Ssam, 6017 Leesburg Pike, Baileys Crossroads, Culmore Shopping Center, Falls Church, VA, 703-347-6969 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | Arlington Mag | Ylp] Mostly Mexican, with some Korean mixes, such as fusion tacos with bulgogi … Continue reading →

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Nazca Mochica

Posted on 2016/09/18 by .

Nazca Mochica, web site, 1633 P Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-733-3170 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | WaPo | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp] I’ve been here twice, once in the downstairs bar area, the … Continue reading →

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Lima, Peru bleg

Posted on 2016/08/27 by .

Your assistance is humbly requested, noting that the shortness of the trip will prevent any significant excursions outside of the city. Do note I have been there twice, though not in the last nineteen years or so. I thank you … Continue reading →

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Is KOKS the best restaurant in the world?

Posted on 2016/08/17 by .

KOKS, web site, Í Geilini 13, Tórshavn 175, Faroe Islands [Fodors | TripAdvisor] I am told KOKS is a Faroese word for “adding something excellent,” though there are varying accounts of the translation. In any case, in terms of originality, … Continue reading →

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Al Hamra

Posted on 2016/08/13 by .

Al Hamra, web site, 4230 Annandale Road, Annandale, VA, 703-256-1906 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Ylp] Wow, did I love this place. A mix of Middle Eastern and Pakistani, the owner is from Pakistan. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Fatouche

Posted on 2016/08/12 by .

Fatouche, FB, 1109 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA, 571-366-0561 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | TripAdvisor | zabihah | FCT | Ylp] Yes, Iraqi, though it is mostly standard kabobs and Middle Eastern dishes such … Continue reading →

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