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Dining tips for Manhattan

Posted on 2009/10/24 by .

JonSanders, a loyal MR reader, asks: I read “Discover Your Inner Economist” (as well as “Create Your Own Economy”) and I want a little more help with the Manhattan dining tips you covered. Care to help someone on a serious … Continue reading →

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Plaka Grill

Posted on 2009/10/24 by .

Plaka Grill, web site, 110 Lawyers Road, Vienna, VA, 703-319-3131, Sunday they close at 8 pm (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Yelp | Gayot] Loyal TCEDG readers will know that I am skeptical of Greek … Continue reading →

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Rawal Kabob House

Posted on 2009/10/13 by .

Rawal Kabob House (Mogul Kabob used to be here), 3531 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 703-738-6816, right on the edge of West Alexandria in a deep, forbidding strip mall way back down Jefferson from Edy’s Chicken & Steak and … Continue reading →

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Edmonton bleg

Posted on 2009/10/13 by .

I’ll have a free day there Saturday. What should I do, where should I go, and what/where should I eat? As always I thank you in advance for the suggestions; they do guide my decision-making. It is one of my … Continue reading →

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Saigon Cafe

Posted on 2009/10/09 by .

Saigon Café, web site, 6286-B Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, 703-237-1899; this place is best accessed by Wilson Blvd, it is directly across the street from Eden Center. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | Insider Pages … Continue reading →

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Masala Wok

Posted on 2009/10/05 by .

Masala Wok, web site, Fairfax Marketplace, 10940 Fairfax Blvd., Suite J, Fairfax, VA, 571-432-1814. There is also a branch at Herndon Parkway Crossing, 905 Herndon Parkway, Suite A, Herndon, VA, 703-657-0216 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairfax, Herndon/Reston/Ashburn/Chantilly / Dulles Airport, Indian, Virginia | 1 Comment

Bleg for Lille, France

Posted on 2009/10/02 by .

In a week’s time or so I will have one day — one free day — in Lille, France. What do you recommend? Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. Related Posts:

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Bollywood Bistro

Posted on 2009/09/28 by .

Bollywood Bistro, web site, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, near University Avenue, 703-273-0031 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] There are so many mainstream Indian restaurants these days that clear standards are needed. I will suggest … Continue reading →

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Yaku

Posted on 2009/09/26 by .

Yaku, web site, 1900 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-248-0844, Court House Metro (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp] This is a nouvelle fusion chifa Peruvian place, with … Continue reading →

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“Which Sources Do Readers Trust for Restaurant Commentary? The Ts Have It.”

Posted on 2009/09/18 by .

OK, if Zagat’s time is over, as Y&H argues in tomorrow’s cover story, where do you turn for reliable commentary and ratings on restaurants? Yelp? Chowhound? Urban Spoon? DonRockwell? Or some other outlet? I don’t think we’ve reached any sort … Continue reading →

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