Category Archives: DC

Rasika

Rasika, web site (Flash), 633 D Street NW, near MCI Center, Washington, DC, 202-637-1222 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | food-plan | The Hill | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Right now this … Continue reading

Posted in Chinatown/Verizon Center, DC, Indian, The Best | 5 Comments

Riedel’s

Riedel’s, 4221-B Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-966-4567, I believe they are not open for weekend lunches (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) White cloth napkins, say no more. Update June 15, 2006: A commenter says it’s closed. … Continue reading

Posted in Barbecue, DC | 1 Comment

The Flying Scotsman – Closed

The Flying Scotsman, web site, 233 Second Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-783-3848 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | openlist] I have yet to go, but I have heard they serve haggis. Unfortunately (fortunately?), I hate … Continue reading

Posted in Capitol Hill/Union Station, DC, Scottish | 1 Comment

Havana Breeze

Havana Breeze, 1401 K Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-789-1470, closed weekends, closes early, 5 p.m., Monday through Wednesday [Washingtonian | Yelp] I resent them for their hours, but I have never been to a bad Cuban place in my lifetime. … Continue reading

Posted in Cuban, DC, Downtown | 1 Comment

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:

Posted in Adams Morgan/Mount Pleasant, DC, Reader Recommended, Spanish | Comments Off on Canvas Tapas

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

Posted in Afghan, Cleveland Park/National Zoo, Moroccan | 1 Comment

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

Posted in DC, Downtown, Indian | Comments Off on Naan and Beyond

Johnnys Half Shell

Johnny’s Half Shell, web site, 2002 P Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-296-2021, closed Sunday (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Economist | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot] Supposed to … Continue reading

Posted in DC, Downtown, Seafood | Comments Off on Johnnys Half Shell

BlackSalt

BlackSalt, web site, 4883 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC, near U St., 202-342-9101, closed Monday (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot] … Continue reading

Posted in DC, Other, Seafood | Comments Off on BlackSalt

Hank’s Oyster Bar

Hank’s Oyster Bar, web site, 1624 Q Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-462-4265 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Overrated. Warning you off places like this … Continue reading

Posted in Adams Morgan/Mount Pleasant, DC, Seafood | 1 Comment