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Rural Society

Rural Society, 1177 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, between L and M in the Loews Madison Hotel, open for breakfast too, early lunch and dinner, 202-587-2629 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | … Continue reading

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Should a restaurant require prepayment for meals?

This I found in a Quora forum on prepaid meals in China: We’ve actually experimented with prepaid vs postpaid meals in our restaurant. The verdict? Upfront payment increased table turnover by over 80%. The difference is that customers who haven’t … Continue reading

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A simple rule for making every restaurant meal better

This one is so simple it is stupid, yet you hardly ever hear it. If anything it is mocked, but I will go on record: Eat at 5 p.m. or 5:30. The quality of the food coming out of the … Continue reading

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Gypsy Soul

Gypsy Soul, web site, 8296 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA (Angelika Mosaic Center, near Mom’s and Red Apron, dinner only until Fall 2014) 703-992-0933 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz, Bolivia bleg

I’ll be there soon enough. Please tell me what to do, what to eat, and how to understand what I am doing. I thank you all in advance. Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. … Continue reading

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Tanpopo Ramen House

Tanpopo Ramen House, web site, 4316 Markham St, Annandale, VA, 703-354-4938 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Washingtonian | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell | Ylp] I’m not such a one to judge ramen places because … Continue reading

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Saba

Saba, Yemeni restaurant, 3900 A Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA, 703-425-1130 (or 252-347-2016) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell | Ylp] Wow, a real Yemeni place and an authentic one at that. Where Sheba (Ethiopian) used to … Continue reading

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Thai Taste by Kob

Thai Taste by Kob, FB, 11315 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD, 301-942-0288 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | Ylp] A Thai street food place, excellent quality. The whole fish in chili sauce … Continue reading

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Jose Andres America Eats

Jose Andres America Eats, web site, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA (in the Ritz-Carlton, free valet parking with validation) 703-506-4300 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell … Continue reading

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China fact of the day, or why Chinese food will decline in quality (and rise in safety)

In the United States, at least 70 percent of all the food we eat each year passes through a cold chain. By contrast, in China, less than a quarter of the country’s meat supply is slaughtered, transported, stored or sold … Continue reading

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