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Peter Chang China Cafe

Posted on 2013/11/09 by .

Peter Chang China Cafe, web site, 1771 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, 540-786-8988 [HuffPo | Wikipedia | Google | Washingtonian | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell | TripAdvisor] Yes it’s that Peter Chang. I’ve only been three times, but … Continue reading →

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Arlington Kabob

Posted on 2013/10/23 by .

Arlington Kabob (Anmole Kabob used to be here), web site (lots-o-scripts and cookies), 5046 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-531-1498 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) This small Afghan restaurant is one of the best kabob places around. It … Continue reading →

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Lines are overrated, and totally empty restaurants are underrated

Posted on 2013/10/21 by .

Some readers (or journalists) ask me if I have further principles for finding good food which are not outlined in my ethnic dining guide or in An Economist Gets Lunch. Of course I do, though many of them are not … Continue reading →

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Aladdin

Posted on 2013/10/19 by .

Aladdin, 5169 Lee Highway, Garden City Shopping Center, Arlington, VA, 703-533-0077 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Arlington Now | FCNP] (This is at the previous location of Deshi Spice.) An awesome Bangladeshi restaurant. Get the … Continue reading →

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“But we just had Indian food yesterday!”

Posted on 2013/10/16 by .

I’ve never understood this argument, which is sometimes cited as a reason to go to a non-Indian restaurant on a given day. How should people cope who live in India? They have Indian food many, many days in a row, … Continue reading →

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My longstanding quest for the ideal bibimbap

Posted on 2013/10/13 by .

Since the mid nineties I have been looking for a bibimbap that would stand above all others. A year ago I found it in Seoul, and yesterday I retraced my steps and visited again. As I entered, the woman in … Continue reading →

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Blue Sand Seafood

Posted on 2013/10/08 by .

Blue Sand Seafood, 4231-H Markham Street, Annandale, VA, 703-914-1004 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google] This is now the best Korean place for seafood, especially those spicy stews and soups which hardly anyone likes (but I do). … Continue reading →

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Kogiya, Korean BBQ

Posted on 2013/10/06 by .

Kogiya, Korean BBQ, web site, 4220 Annandale Road, Annandale, VA, 703-942-6995 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell] This is now a clear first choice for Korean barbecue in the area. … Continue reading →

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Dulce’s Bakery and Empanada Shop

Posted on 2013/10/02 by .

Dulce’s Bakery and Empanada Shop, web site, 3900C Pickett Rd., Fairfax, VA, next to Wild Chicken and the Ethiopian place, 703-978-8021, closed Mondays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Don Rockwell] They used to sell just … Continue reading →

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Boqueria

Posted on 2013/09/27 by .

Boqueria, web site, 1837 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-558-9545 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell] Right now the best tapas place around. It’s not dramatic or even especially original. … Continue reading →

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