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Shangri-La restaurant

Posted on 2013/09/15 by .

Shangri-La restaurant, web site 1, web site 2, 7345-A Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, 301-656-4444 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell] I put this in the pretty good, not great category. The momos are delicious and the … Continue reading →

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What is the least known, great food pilgrimage in the United States?

Posted on 2013/09/10 by .

Could it be Hmong Village, 1001 Johnson Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN? It is a large indoor market, set in a warehouse, Hmong stores and stalls only, a kind of Eden Center (for those of you who know Falls Church, VA) … Continue reading →

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Singaporean hawkers are some of the best food creators in the world

Posted on 2013/08/25 by .

From a recent cook-off challenge: Singapore’s humble but beloved hawkers have triumphed 2-1 in a cook-off with the legendary Gordon Ramsay who runs restaurants that have earned not just one but three Michelin stars. Are our hawkers then worthy of … Continue reading →

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How to eat well in Jakarta

Posted on 2013/08/20 by .

There are three main tiers for eating: the stalls, the food courts and restaurants in the fancy malls, and the fancy restaurants and buffets in the fancy hotels. Oddly, standard stand-alone “restaurants” play less of a role here than in … Continue reading →

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Nostos

Posted on 2013/08/13 by .

Nostos, web site, 8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA (at Tysons off of Aline, across from Fairfax Square), 703-760-0690 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Finally this … Continue reading →

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Taco Bamba

Posted on 2013/08/11 by .

Taco Bamba, web site, 2190 Pimmit Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-639-0505 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [FCNP | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Suddenly NoVa has a real tacqueria! It’s not up to par with … Continue reading →

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Jakarta bleg

Posted on 2013/08/10 by .

What should I look at? Where should I eat? Your advice is very much welcome and I thank you in advance. And do any of you know where I can go to hear gamelan music? Originally posted on Marginal Revolution … Continue reading →

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Del Campo

Posted on 2013/08/09 by .

Del Campo, web site, 777 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-289-7377 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | ModernLuxury DC | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Update August 2019: CLOSED – see Poca Madre … Continue reading →

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Chicago food bleg

Posted on 2013/08/08 by .

From a loyal MR reader and diner, who has excellent taste in food by the way: Might you be willing to post another bleg, this one about Chicago? The results from the Toronto one were fabulous (and it also seemed … Continue reading →

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Le Diplomate

Posted on 2013/08/07 by .

Le Diplomate, web site, 1601 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-332-3333 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Washington finally has an excellent French restaurant. The menu here … Continue reading →

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