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Agglomeration externalities from restaurants
We estimate agglomeration externalities in Milan’s restaurant sector using the abolition of a unique regulation that restricted where restaurants could locate. In 2005, Milan abolished a minimum distance requirement that had kept the number of establishments artificially constant across neighborhoods. … Continue reading
Posted in Economics of Dining
Tagged economics of dining, Marginal Revolution
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Alaska food notes
There is salmon, halibut, and crab, the latter usually priced at $125 for the meal. The salmon I liked but did not love, so the halibut is the standout order in Anchorage, noting that even fish and chips may cost … Continue reading
Pho Tu Ech
Pho Tu Ech, web site, 7263 Arlington Blvd., Suite H, Falls Church, VA, 703-206-0483, closed Tuesdays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | TripAdvisor | RestJi | Ylp | NoVA Mag] Excellent pho, excellent main dishes – … Continue reading
Posted in Falls Church/Seven Corners, Vietnamese, Virginia
Tagged Falls Church, Pho, Pho Tu Ech, pork chop, Vietnamese
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Singaporean hawker centre in Manhattan
Urban Hawker, On 135 W.50th, 17 vendors Here is a NYT review, good photos of the key dishes. The Hainanese chicken rice was amazing, worthy of Singapore, get it poached of course. Condiments! The Malaysian lontong was quite good, the … Continue reading
Posted in Food Stands, New York, Singaporean
Tagged Manhattan, Marginal Revolution, NYC, Singaporean
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The decline of Michelin-starred restaurants
That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one bit: And then there is the spread of the Michelin brand. There are now Michelin guides for many US cities, which has caused the brand to lose some … Continue reading
Posted in Economics of Dining, Fine Dining, General remarks, Overrated
Tagged economics of dining, Marginal Revolution, Michelin
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Jiwa Singapura
Jiwa Singapura, web site, located inside Tysons Galleria at the mezzanine level by CMX Cinema (above Arhaus Furniture), 1702U The Galleria at Tysons, Floor 3M, McLean, VA 22102, 571-425-4101 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Washingtonian … Continue reading
Posted in Fine Dining, Singapore, Singaporean, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged black pepper crab, Jiwa Singapura, mackerel fish cake, Marginal Revolution, Nasi Lemak, seafood laksa, Singapore, Singaporean, street food, Tysons
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The economics of why Noma is closing
Here is the take of yours truly: Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., and a devoted restaurant-goer, says that people are misinterpreting Redzepi’s intentions with the closure. Cowen doesn’t think the chef is … Continue reading
Posted in An Economist Gets Lunch, Chicken, Economics of Dining, Fine Dining
Tagged chicken, David Chang, Denmark, Marginal Revolution, Noma, Redzepi
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Malaysian Kopitiam
Malaysian Kopitiam, web site, 5085 Westfields Blvd, Centreville, VA, 571-376-5693 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | TripAdvisor | Zabihah | NoVA Mag] Everything here is pretty good, maybe nothing is great? It is best to go … Continue reading
Posted in Centreville/Manassas, Malaysian, Virginia
Tagged beef rendang, Centreville, Kopitiam, lamb curry, Malaysian Kopitiam, mom and pop, Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai
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Los Angeles dining
Northern Thai Food Club, 5301 Sunset Blvd. Kao Soi, melon salad, and don’t forget the sour bamboo shoots. The place has only a few tables. Old Sasoon Bakery, Pasadena, 1132 North Allen Avenue, mostly Armenian and some Georgian dishes, won’t … Continue reading
Le Wei Peter Zhang
Le Wei Peter Zhang, web site, 10728 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google] If you want to open a new Peter Chang restaurant in Fairfax, but not quite tell people it is … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Fairfax, Virginia
Tagged Fairfax, Le Wei, Le Wei Peter Zhang, Peter Chang, Peter Zhang
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