Category Archives: Turkish

Maydan

Maydan, web site, 1346 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC, 202-370-3696, dinner only. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp] Food from the Caucasus, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Moroccan, and … Continue reading

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Yayla Bistro

Yayla Bistro, web site, 2201 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington, VA ( note that it feels like Falls Church to me), 703-533-5600 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [FCNP | NoVA Mag | Ylp] Very good cold appetizers and … Continue reading

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Chez Manelle

Chez Manelle, web site, 2313 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 703-522-2141, near Courthouse Metro. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | Examiner | Yelp] Everything here tastes real at this Tunisian place, from the French fries … Continue reading

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Food in Istanbul

My favorite sight has been the mother-daughter pair I saw on the Bosporous ferry. They were hugging each other on the bench and had virtually the same profile features, yet the mother carried full traditional dress and the daughter wore … Continue reading

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Istanbul bleg

Ash cloud permitting, I’ll be there for five days in late May, on my way to Berlin. I have all the usual guidebooks, beyond that what should I do and where should I eat? Your assistance is much appreciated. Originally … Continue reading

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Bazin’s on Church

Bazin’s on Church, web site, 111 Church Street NW, Vienna, VA, 703-255-7212 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | NoVA Mag | Yelp] Very American, the crowd is very NoVa. It’s OK enough, but why … Continue reading

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Atilla’s Restaurant

Atilla’s Restaurant, web site, 2705 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 703-920-8100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp] [previous TCEDG entry] Supposed to be a Turkish place, I have yet to go. It is attached to … Continue reading

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Bistro Med

Bistro Med, web site (Flash and music), 3288 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-333-2333 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp | Gayot] Turkish food in Georgetown, eggplant and lamb are … Continue reading

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Meyhane

Meyhane, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 202-544-4753 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | WBFN] I have yet to visit, and don’t expect to soon, I am happy enough with my local alternatives. … Continue reading

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Cafe Divan

Cafe Divan, web site (Flash), 1834 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-338-1747, in the Georgetown Hill Inn, opens 7 a.m. on weekends (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist … Continue reading

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