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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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Michel by Michel Richard, Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Posted on 2010/12/23 by .

Michel by Michel Richard, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons II, web site, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, 703-744-3999, it’s even open for breakfast. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Yelp | Gayot] This is the new Michel Richard … Continue reading →

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Punjab Dhaba – Update December 2010

Posted on 2010/12/14 by .

Punjab Dhaba, 7263-F Arlington Blvd, Loehmann’s Plaza, Falls Church, VA Original review Update December 2010: Used to be great but it has switched hands and it is essentially a new restaurant, albeit with the same menu. The service and execution … Continue reading →

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Pizzeria Orso

Posted on 2010/12/14 by .

Pizzeria Orso, web site, 400 South Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA, near Blanca’s, 703-226-3460 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Falls Church Real Estate News | WaPo | Falls Church New-Press | NoVA Mag | Don … Continue reading →

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Cuba Libre

Posted on 2010/12/14 by .

Cuba Libre, web site, 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-408-1600 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | The Hill | Examiner Photos | Yelp | TBD] Not cheap, but this new “cool” … Continue reading →

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Nando’s Peri Peri

Posted on 2010/12/12 by .

Nando’s Peri Peri, web site, 819 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-898-1225 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian video | In Towner | TBD | City Paper | Yelp | Gayot] You also could call … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Golden 3 Thai Restaurant

Posted on 2010/12/08 by .

Bangkok Golden 3 Thai Restaurant, web site, 6395 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA, right next to Hong Kong Palace (this is NOT in Eden Center), 703-533-9480 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Yelp] … Continue reading →

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Masala Art

Posted on 2010/11/03 by .

Masala Art, web site, 4441 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, just south of the Whole Foods, 202-362-4441 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian| WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Right now we are down … Continue reading →

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Tigris Grill

Posted on 2010/10/30 by .

Tigris Grill, web site, 2946-P Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, VA, 703-255-5950, Sundays they close at 7 pm (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | zabihah | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell | Yelp] An above average kabobs … Continue reading →

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Thai Riffic

Posted on 2010/10/18 by .

Thai Riffic, web site, 9411-P Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, 703-865-8290, 2nd floor, Circle Towers (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google] This is probably the hardest place to find in the entire guide. It is in the same … Continue reading →

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