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Pio-Pio

Pio-Pio, 3360 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 703-465-5200 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Good rotisserie chicken, and look for the chicken standing outside the front, waving a large placard. Related Posts:

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El Pulgarcito del Callao

El Pulgarcito del Callao, 11333 Elkin Street, Silver Spring, MD, 301-942-5395 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp] Peruvian, El Salvadorean, and Mexican dishes, but Peruvian at its core. I have yet to try it. … Continue reading

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Canvas Tapas

Canvas Tapas, 1836 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-797-4930 Their caramelized tapas come recommended, but I am skeptical. Looks like a place for poseurs. Is this place closed? Related Posts:

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Julita’s Restaurant: A Spanish Flavor

Julita’s Restaurant: A Spanish Flavor, 6521 Riggs Road, just a bit away from University Blvd., Hyattsville, MD, 301-559-0958 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) I have yet to go. Supposedly it has Spanish and Caribbean food, drop me … Continue reading

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Ravi Kabob II (Kabab Masala, Jumeira Kabob & Grill)

Ravi Kabob II (Kabab Masala, Jumeira Kabob & Grill), 297 S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA, 703-751-2500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] I love Ravi Kabob I, and this is just as good. Not easy to … Continue reading

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Exotic Marrakesh Casbah – now Afghan Grill

Exotic Marrakesh Casbah, 2309 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-234-4632 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Gayot] Seems to be more à la carte than fixed price Moroccan, but I haven’t been. This place is now … Continue reading

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Naan and Beyond

Naan and Beyond, no longer at 513 South 23rd Street, Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Now at 1710 L Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-466-6404 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | openlist | Yelp] Above average Tandoori chicken, … Continue reading

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Montserrat

Montserrat, Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, between Rt. 50 and I-66. I went once and found the meat too tough, though the red beans and rice were excellent. The place has potential, but still needed to work out some kinks. Update … Continue reading

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Bombay Garden

Bombay Garden, 4008 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-383-1553 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yahoo] It takes stones to open an Indian place right next to Connaught’s. Do I ever go here? Yes. It has different dishes and … Continue reading

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SoBe Seafood Co.

SoBe Seafood Co., web site, 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-528-0033 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist] In the trendy part of Arlington, which usually spells death for food. The … Continue reading

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