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Franny’s in Brooklyn and Gala Manor in Flushing, NY

Posted on 2008/07/06 by .

Franny’s on Flatbush Avenue was possibly the best pizza I’ve had in the U.S., Gala Manor in Flushing was definitely the best dim sum I’ve eaten in this country. Franny’s, web site, 295 Flatbush Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, 718-230-0221 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dim Sum, New York, Pizza, The Best | 2 Comments

Shashamene

Posted on 2008/07/04 by .

Shashamene, 1909 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-328-2223 , where Abiti used to be. A new entry for the 9th Street Ethiopian row. The menu is narrower than most but quality is above average and the vegetarian sampler is especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Columbia Heights/Howard University, DC, Ethiopian | 1 Comment

Sea Side Crab House

Posted on 2008/06/26 by .

Sea Side Crab House, 6799 Wilson Blvd., #5, Falls Church, VA, 703-241-CRAB (2722) (where Saigon Garden used to be) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell] An excellent seafood house in Eden Center. The soft shell crab … Continue reading →

Posted in Cajun, Crabs, Eden Center, Falls Church/Seven Corners, The Best, Virginia | 1 Comment

Bombay Indian Restaurant

Posted on 2008/06/21 by .

Bombay Indian Restaurant, web site, 11229 New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak Shopping Center, Silver Spring, MD, 301-593-7222 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper] This place has gotten very good reviews and in … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian, Maryland, Silver Spring | 3 Comments

Ariana Kabob House

Posted on 2008/06/17 by .

Ariana Kabob House, web site, 9738 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, Rt. 50, just west of Fairfax Circle703-865-7610 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) It’s a delight to have this place so close to my house. Real Afghan food, … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghan, Fairfax, Virginia | 1 Comment

Meaza International Market/Restaurant – Closed

Posted on 2008/06/15 by .

Meaza International Market/Restaurant, web site, 5440-42 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 703-820-2870 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo (Eve Zibart) | City Paper | Yelp] [update December 2007: new entry and located at 5700 Columbia Pike] Yummy in … Continue reading →

Posted in Arlington, Ethiopian, The Best, Virginia | 4 Comments

Cafe Trope

Posted on 2008/06/12 by .

Café Trope, web site, 2100 P Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-223-9335 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | MenuPages | Yelp | Gayot] Caribbean food, cooked by a Gambian. It is right now one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean, DC, Dupont Circle | 3 Comments

Gerard Pangaud Bistro

Posted on 2008/06/08 by .

Gerard Pangaud Bistro, web site, 915 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-737-4445 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | Menuism | Don Rockwell | Yelp] A resurrection of the old Gerard’s restaurant in the form of a … Continue reading →

Posted in DC, Downtown, Fine Dining, French | Comments Off on Gerard Pangaud Bistro

The best beef in the world?

Posted on 2008/06/01 by .

There is a new winner and yes it is Kobe Beef in Kobe, Japan. It lives up to the hype, if you are in Kobe just try any of the better beef establishments in town. My personal list now reads … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan | 1 Comment

La Sandia

Posted on 2008/05/05 by .

La Sandia, web site, Tysons Corner Center, Level 1, McLean, VA, by Barnes and Noble at the end opposite Bloomingdales (in blue on mall map), 703-893-2222 The new Rick Sandoval place, it opened in May of 2008. I went during … Continue reading →

Posted in Mexican, The Best, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia | Comments Off on La Sandia