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Minerva Express
Minerva Express, 4815 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-841-9626 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Yelp] A branch of Minerva, they score high on the authenticity index and it also serves as an Indian grocery. Lots of … Continue reading
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
Posted in Arlington, Tunisian, Turkish, Virginia
Tagged eggplant, French fries, MENA, reasonably priced
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Aroma
Aroma, Shirlington, on the main street there, 4052 28th St S. and no, I won’t give you the phone number. This has to be the worst ethnic meal I’ve had in the last five years (and yes because of a … Continue reading
Posted in Alexandria, Arlington, Atrocious, Indian
Tagged badly oversalted, Shirlington, virtually inedible
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Eyo Restaurant and Sports Bar
Eyo Restaurant and Sports Bar, web site, 3821-B South George Mason Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-933-3084 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) This unassuming locale is one of the two or three best Ethiopian places at the moment. … Continue reading
Posted in Arlington, Current Favorites, Ethiopian, Falls Church/Seven Corners, The Best, Virginia
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Me Jana
Me Jana, web site, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-465-4440 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | Don Rockwell | NoVA Mag | Yelp] Right now this is a clear #1 in the Lebanese department. … Continue reading
Posted in Arlington, Current Favorites, Lebanese, The Best, Virginia
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Cafe Assorti
Café Assorti, web site, 1800 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-465-0036, open at 8 am for breakfast, through to 9 or 10 pm (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | Wash Times | Menu Pages | Don Rockwell … Continue reading
Yaku
Yaku, web site, 1900 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-248-0844, Court House Metro (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp] This is a nouvelle fusion chifa Peruvian place, with … Continue reading
Thai Thai
Thai Thai, 5123 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-533-1964 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [menuism | insider pages | Yelp] This place has new ownership and has been renovated. It’s now quite good and attracts a Thai clientele. … Continue reading
Pike Grill
Pike Grill, 3902 Wilson Boulevard, right by Gold’s Gym, Arlington, VA, 703-243-0279 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Above-average Bolivian, one of the best silpanchos around with a properly moist egg. Recommended, a fun place. Related Posts:
La’Jawab (LaJawab)
La’Jawab, 5151 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA (just east of George Mason Drive, west of Glebe), 703-532-4104 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Could this be the best Pakistani place around right now? … Continue reading
Posted in Arlington, Pakistani, Virginia
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