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Kebericho Deli Market

Posted on 2009/05/16 by .

Kebericho Deli Market, 3811-c South George Mason Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-578-6464 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) It’s hard to keep track of all the burgeoning Ethiopian places in this mini-mall, but since they are all excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful Women, Ethiopian, Falls Church/Seven Corners, Virginia | 1 Comment

Standard dishes for testing the quality of a restaurant

Posted on 2009/05/11 by .

Joshua Johnson, a loyal MR (and TCEDG) reader, asks: If you are going to a new ethnic restaurant, what staple items do you order that for you, let you know if the restaurant is worth coming back to and trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics of Dining, General Tips | 7 Comments

Pike Grill

Posted on 2009/05/10 by .

Pike Grill, 3902 Wilson Boulevard, right by Gold’s Gym, Arlington, VA, 703-243-0279 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Above-average Bolivian, one of the best silpanchos around with a properly moist egg. Recommended, a fun place. Related Posts:

Posted in Arlington, Bolivian, Virginia | 1 Comment

Lisbon bleg

Posted on 2009/04/09 by .

I’ll be there for a few days, next week, plus have one free day for a day trip. What should I do, what should I eat, and how should I think about what I am doing? Your assistance is both … Continue reading →

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La’Jawab (LaJawab)

Posted on 2009/03/18 by .

La’Jawab, 5151 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA (just east of George Mason Drive, west of Glebe), 703-532-4104 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Could this be the best Pakistani place around right now? … Continue reading →

Posted in Arlington, Pakistani, Virginia | 3 Comments

West End Bistro

Posted on 2009/03/12 by .

West End Bistro, web site (Flash), 1190 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, in the Ritz-Carlton, 202-974-4900 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] I went once and … Continue reading →

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Aditi Bistro

Posted on 2009/03/07 by .

Aditi Bistro, web site, 405 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA, 703-938-0100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Yelp] New Review June 10, 2021 Run by the Aditi people, it has lots of wraps. Imagine trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

The countercyclical asset, northern Virginia edition

Posted on 2009/02/27 by .

It is Little Seoul, mostly in Annandale, spilling over into West Alexandria. The number of innovative Korean restaurants continues to increase and they are usually crowded. I love the new place devoted to the many forms of Korean porridge. Seoul … Continue reading →

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Kabob Corner

Posted on 2009/02/27 by .

Kabob Corner, 10893 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, 703-219-2078 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] An intriguing little mom n’ pop Afghan restaurant. Not the very best kabobs but they have pumpkin, aushak, etc. I like going there. … Continue reading →

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Seoul Gool Dae Gee (Honey Pig Restaurant)

Posted on 2009/02/22 by .

Seoul Gool Dae Gee (Honey Pig Restaurant), web site, 7220 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA, 703-256-5133 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp] An A+ for the metallic décor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Annandale, Korean, Virginia | Tagged , , | 4 Comments