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Russia House Restaurant and Lounge

Posted on 2006/05/20 by .

Russia House Restaurant and Lounge, web site, 1800 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, near Florida Avenue, 202-234-9433, closed Sunday (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp] Some claim it is excellent, … Continue reading →

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Infusion Restaurant

Posted on 2006/05/17 by .

Many of the staff from Connaught’s relocated to Infusion Restaurant, web site, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Unit 8008 LA, McLean, VA, 703-748-9800 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Gayot] Other locations according to … Continue reading →

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Connaught’s

Posted on 2006/05/17 by .

Connaught’s, University Ave., Fairfax, at Main St., Rt.236. Good Indian food – this restaurant revolutionized the Fairfax dining scene. The lunch buffets are good, especially if you arrive early. Probably the best place in downtown Fairfax. But note: as of … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on 2006/05/15 by .

Peter Chang has left China Gourmet and his whole new Sichuan menu is gone…a new chef has some sichuan dishes, including good rabbit, but it is not the same restaurant. El Guajiro (Cuban) and Texacan Beef and Pork Co. (Barbecue) … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Soups – Pho

Posted on 2006/05/14 by .

For Vietnamese soups, try any number of local Pho (pronounced pha) places, first choice is Pho 75, 3103 Graham Road, Suite B, Falls Church, VA, 703-204-1490, go early to avoid the line. Full Pho 75 entry here. Then try Eden … Continue reading →

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West African

Posted on 2006/05/14 by .

West African, see Senegalese. See also Ghanian, Nigerian, and Cameroonian. Related Posts:

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Rainbow

Posted on 2006/05/14 by .

Rainbow, 312 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 301-947-0099, open daily 11-9 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot] I don’t usually cover the dining paradise that we call Gaithersburg, … Continue reading →

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Sumah’s

Posted on 2006/05/14 by .

Sumah’s, web site, 1727 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-462-7309, (near 7th and R, Howard Univeristy metro stop) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp] From Jeff Bryan, who works at AID: ”Down-home West African … Continue reading →

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Chez Aunty Liby (also Libe, Libby)

Posted on 2006/05/14 by .

Chez Aunty Liby (also Libe, Libby), 6115 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-291-6454 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Yelp] From Jeff Bryan, who works at AID: ”This is one of the few … Continue reading →

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Pho Cyclo

Posted on 2006/05/14 by .

Pho Cyclo, 8102 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, 703-573-2210, really on Gallows Road next to the 24-hour CVS (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Yelp] Not just Pho. Excellent lemon grass chicken. Related … Continue reading →

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