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One reason why the Seoul dining scene still has so many nooks and crannies

Posted on 2022/09/22 by .

There are so many places with dishes you’ve never tried before. And they are deep into alleyways, or on the second or third floors of retail establishments. In these places I never see people take out their cameras and photograph … Continue reading →

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Destino

Posted on 2022/07/31 by .

Destino, web site, 1280 4th St. NE, Washington, DC (Union Market) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Washingtonian | Zagat] Overall a good restaurant, with nice outdoor seating, but it is the two blue corn dishes … Continue reading →

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Medellin bleg

Posted on 2022/07/06 by .

What to do and where to eat — your suggestions are most welcome! Medellin bleg Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. Related Posts:Blend 111Dining out in KarachiKarachi, Pakistan blegWarsaw blegChengdu bleg

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Taqueria Cancun

Posted on 2022/05/26 by .

Taqueria Cancun, web site, 7810-G Lee Highway, Rt. 29, Falls Church, VA 703-415-6582 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Reddit | Restaurant Guru | Arlington Mag] A+ for authenticity, and excellent food too. The … Continue reading →

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Desi Breakfast Club

Posted on 2022/04/08 by .

Desi Breakfast Club, web site, Mclearn Square 3065 Centerville Rd, Suite G, Herndon, VA, 571-752-6612, opens at 8 a.m.! (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | zabihah | TripAdvisor | NoVA Mag] Pakistani food remains on the … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh YouTube food facts of the day

Posted on 2022/03/10 by .

The channel behind this operation is called AroundMeBD, and its success has created a whole new economy in Shimulia, which has since been dubbed the YouTube village of Bangladesh. The YouTube village is a prominent example of a niche but … Continue reading →

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Shi Miaodao Yunnan Rice Noodle

Posted on 2022/03/06 by .

Shi Miaodao Yunnan Rice Noodle, 819 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD, 240-386-8596 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Rest Guru] Small, very mom and pop, though actually part of a much broader chain. This is … Continue reading →

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9292 Korean BBQ

Posted on 2022/03/06 by .

9292 Korean BBQ, Instagram, 7133 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 571-378-1440 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | TripAdvisor | Annandale Today] The most popular place right now, an excellent young Korean social scene, and fun to … Continue reading →

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Aboveground

Posted on 2022/02/23 by .

Aboveground, web site, in Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, DC (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Claire Handscombe | Ylp] British food! Not much on the menu, but it is all truly British. Shepherd’s … Continue reading →

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Cafe China – NYC

Posted on 2022/02/17 by .

Cafe China, web site, 59 W.37th St. NY, NY, 212-213-2810 [Google | NYMag | TripAdvisor | Ylp] Recently opened, still in “soft launch” phase. Sichuan, but fragrant rather than “knock your socks off hot.” The smoked tofu is amazing, the … Continue reading →

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