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“Economist Reveals How to Find Great Food”

Posted on 2012/03/22 by .

?If food lovers want to find memorable meals, they need to follow the money, economist Tyler Cowen says. Cowen, author of the forthcoming An Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Everyday Foodies, believes eaters are frequently mislead by faulty financial … Continue reading →

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“New Rules For Mindful Foodies”

Posted on 2012/03/22 by .

Cowen argues that while Americans will pay a pretty penny to eat well, expensive food isn’t always the best. He shares his tips on eating food that’s better for you, your wallet, and the environment. “Tyler Cowen Shares His New … Continue reading →

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The taco truck mystery

Posted on 2012/03/13 by .

photo credit: Wootang01 This one comes from Felix Salmon. In my view Felix puts forward the two correct hypotheses: …food trucks are much more likely to be run by first-generation immigrants, for a variety of reasons. Quite aside from any … Continue reading →

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Albuquerque and Santa Fe and Gallup food bleg

Posted on 2012/03/06 by .

Where should we eat? In Albuquerque I am most interested in green and red chili. Any place between the cities would be a useful recommendation as well. photo credit: Kimtaro I thank you all in advance. Originally posted on Marginal … Continue reading →

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Hunan Gate Restaurant

Posted on 2012/03/04 by .

Hunan Gate Restaurant, web site, 4233 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 703-243-5678 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | TripAdvisor | Menuism | City Paper | Yelp] July 16, 2012: Updated review here. photo credit: Micah Sittig … Continue reading →

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John Brown Smokehouse

Posted on 2012/02/25 by .

John Brown Smokehouse, web site, 25-08 37th Avenue (Crescent Street), Long Island City, Queens, NY, 718-361-0085 [NY Mag | NY Daily News | PigTrip | Yelp] photo credit: Dougtone Set in the middle of nowhere, these are the best burnt … Continue reading →

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“Library Journal” review of “An Economist Gets Lunch”

Posted on 2012/02/17 by .

Part In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto and part Roadfood, this is a culinary coming-out party for Cowen (economics, George Mason Univ.), who up to now has been known for more standard economic works like The Great Stagnation. This … Continue reading →

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Vy Bistro

Posted on 2012/02/12 by .

Vy Bistro, 6757 Wilson Blvd., Suite 10 and 11, Falls Church, VA, Eden Center, 703-589-3576 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] photo credit: dewitahs Lots of vermicelli dishes, and they’re pretty good. The star here is #40, … Continue reading →

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Safari Restaurant

Posted on 2012/02/07 by .

Safari Restaurant, Columbia Pike, Baileys Crossroads, next to the Acura dealer, at approximately 5831 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA, across Columbia Pike from the strip mall with Full Kee and Best Buy. 703-820-1008 [Somalian cuisine on Wikipedia] photo credit: Alfred … Continue reading →

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Little Serow

Posted on 2012/01/27 by .

Little Serow, web site, 1511 17th Street NW, Washington DC (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Imagine northeastern Thai street food, Issan style, combined with the quality … Continue reading →

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