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Russian restaurants around the world

Posted on 2007/08/05 by .

Here is the website, yes there are four in Cambodia and one in Laos. Even better, here is their list of unusual restaurants, some examples: Auction-like sale of dishes (Malaga, Spain) All staff are midgets (Cairo, Egypt) Three robots greet … Continue reading →

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Discover Your Inner Economist: Use Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist

Posted on 2007/08/02 by .

Dear Readers, I know you’ve all been readers of my ethnic dining guide and you’ve also helped contribute content. I am very grateful for the time and trouble you have taken to send along information. I just wanted to let … Continue reading →

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Favorite Places – July 2007

Posted on 2007/07/22 by .

These are my current favorites. Overall Thai X-ing and Hong Kong Palace, favorite Korean is Il Mee or Gom Ba Woo, chicken would be El Pollo Rico or the Korean fried chicken place in Lotte Plaza (Cheogajip Chicken), Chinese is … Continue reading →

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Updates – July 10, 2007

Posted on 2007/07/10 by .

Additions Merrifield Kabob Sambo Restaurant Abay Market Fu Mei La Rue 123 Fairouz Mediterranean Cafe Central Michel Richard Chima Steak House Wild Chicken Updates Grill Kabob Express Sambo Restaurant Bankgkok 54 added photo Closings Soo Rah Please note that many … Continue reading →

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Wild Chicken

Posted on 2007/07/10 by .

Wild Chicken, web site, 11039 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, West Fair Shopping Center, in the rear, this is the hardest place to find in this whole guide, it is simply behind the big buildings facing the main street, 703-383-0266 (Metro … Continue reading →

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Chima Steakhouse

Posted on 2007/07/07 by .

Chima Steakhouse, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 100, Vienna, VA, 703-595-7755 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Yelp] The new Brazilian steak house, churrascaria, very stylish, draws a mod crowd of wealthy Latinos and sometimes Arabs. … Continue reading →

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Central Michel Richard

Posted on 2007/07/05 by .

Central Michel Richard, web site, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-626-0015, hard to get reservations except at 5:30 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | The Hill | MenuPages | City Paper | Don … Continue reading →

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Fairouz Mediterranean Cafe

Posted on 2007/07/03 by .

Fairouz Mediterranean Café, web site, 3815-A S. George Mason Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-845-7929 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] A mix of Tunisian and Lebanese dishes, I have yet to go. They have okra on the … Continue reading →

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La Rue 123

Posted on 2007/06/30 by .

La Rue 123, web site (music), 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, 703-691-2266 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo] Near Le Tire Bouchon and in the old Bailiwick Inn. Classic French, they go out of their way … Continue reading →

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Fu Mei

Posted on 2007/06/29 by .

Fu Mei, in the Great Wall Chinese grocery store (???) on Gallows, between 29 and 50 and right by Five Guys and Peking Village, 2982 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 703-208-3388 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo] … Continue reading →

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