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Chinese food near LaGuardia, NYC

Posted on 2008/03/20 by .

If you ever fly in or out of LaGuardia, you’ve probably grown to dread the experience; a delay of “only” 60-90 minutes is better than average. But I’ve discovered a new method for enjoying a LaGuardia visit. It’s simple: I … Continue reading →

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Peking Eastern House (Dong Lai Shun)

Posted on 2008/02/29 by .

Peking Eastern House (Dong Lai Shun), web site, 617 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 301-963-1426 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [This is Gonna Be Good | zabihah | Gazette.net | Yelp] This is a real Chinese Muslim … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Maryland, Rockville/Gaithersburg | 2 Comments

Brazil Market

Posted on 2008/02/27 by .

Brazil Market, 11425 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 301-942-8412 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian] They have Brazilian sandwiches, snacks, canned goods, and fried yucca thingies. Not an amazing selection but if you are yearning for a touch … Continue reading →

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The Source

Posted on 2008/02/25 by .

The Source, the new Wolfgang Puck restaurant, web site, 575 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-637-6100, across from the National Gallery, on 6th and Pennsylvania, in the modernist office building (next to the Newseum). (Metro Trip Planner – opens in … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Asian (Pan-Asian), Chinatown/Verizon Center, DC, The Best | 1 Comment

Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard

Posted on 2008/02/22 by .

Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard, web site, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD, 240-290-9988 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | Yelp | Gayot] Right now this is the best dim sum place around, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Dim Sum, Maryland, Silver Spring, The Best | 2 Comments

Paul Kee

Posted on 2008/02/20 by .

Paul Kee, 11305-B Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 301-933-6886 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Yelp] One of the best Cantonese places around, although you hardly ever hear of it. Excellent seafood. … Continue reading →

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Desi’s Chicken and Steak

Posted on 2008/02/17 by .

Desi’s Chicken and Steak, web site, 10801 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA, 703-865-8150 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Right now this is the best Peruvian place around. It looks terrible, as if it’s trying to cater to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairfax, Peruvian, Virginia | 4 Comments

Ceviche

Posted on 2008/02/15 by .

Ceviche, web site (flash and music), 921-J Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 301-608-0081 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Silver Spring Voice | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell] I went here with about seven … Continue reading →

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Halalco Supermarket

Posted on 2007/12/19 by .

Halalco Supermarket, web site, 155 Hillwood Avenue, Falls Church, VA, 703-532-3202 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zabihah] Located inside a Pakistani supermarket, this place is so authentic it closed completely for the month of Ramadan. It’s probably … Continue reading →

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The Source

Posted on 2007/12/17 by .

The Source, web site, 575 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-637-6100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | The Hill | WaPo | Yelp] Yes sir, I know what is best, and I will bring it to … Continue reading →

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