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Rinconsito Caribeno

Posted on 2011/04/04 by .

Rinconsito Caribeno, on Columbia Avenue NW, just east of 18th Avenue NW, in the Adams Morgan street food plaza, Mi Tierra Farmer’s Market, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays lunch, or as God allows. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo … Continue reading →

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Pyongyang Soondae (formerly Chung Jin Dong)

Posted on 2011/03/14 by .

Pyongyang Soondae (formerly Chung Jin Dong), 6499 Little River Turnpike, West Alexandria, VA, 202-360-2746 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Closed: now Bang Ga Nae (See post on previous restaurant in this location, Chung Jin Dong, Crab … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexandria, Korean, Virginia | 2 Comments

R&R Tacqueria – Gas station tacos

Posted on 2011/03/05 by .

R&R Tacqueria, web site, 7894 Washington Blvd. (Rt.1), Elkridge, MD, 13 minutes north of the 495/95 intersection (I-95 Waterloo Road exit 41A), look for the Shell sign. 410-799-0001 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Don Rockwell … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Favorites, Elkridge, Gas Station, Maryland, Mexican, The Best | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Greensboro, North Carolina bleg

Posted on 2011/02/12 by .

Soon, I am likely to have one meal in or near Greensboro, with access to a car. Where should I go? You all know what standards to apply. Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. … Continue reading →

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How do Maryland and Virginia differ?

Posted on 2011/02/07 by .

From Jared Sylvester, a loyal TCEDG reader: I was reading through your dining guide, looking for a place to go with my father this weekend. In your write up of Crisfields you said “The accompanying visit to Silver Spring is … Continue reading →

Posted in Maryland, Virginia | 1 Comment

Estadio

Posted on 2011/02/03 by .

Estadio, web site, 1520 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-319-1404, no lunch. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | City Paper | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | Examiner | Yelp] The best items here are … Continue reading →

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Anh Hong & Asian Spices BBQ

Posted on 2011/01/26 by .

Anh Hong & Asian Spices BBQ, Eden Center, 6793-C Wilson Blvd Falls Church, VA, 703-992-6099 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google] In the home of the former Tay Do, they specialize in “7 Courses of Beef” (also … Continue reading →

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Nak Won Restaurant

Posted on 2011/01/21 by .

Nak Won Restaurant, 7317 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 703-354-9255, next door to Nak Won Catering and across the street from Le Matin de Paris. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Yelp] Very hearty, perfect for … Continue reading →

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Sichuan Pavilion (DC)

Posted on 2011/01/16 by .

Sichuan Pavilion (DC), web site, 1814 K Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-466-7790 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Yelp] No relation to the Sichuan Pavilion in Rockville. This is mostly a normal (though somewhat above average) … Continue reading →

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How to eat well anywhere in Mexico

Posted on 2011/01/02 by .

You’ll sometimes hear fallacious claims that San Miguel Allende or Guanajuato or other parts of Mexico don’t have superb food. What is true, in many Mexican cities, is that almost every place near the main square is only so-so. Here’s … Continue reading →

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