Category Archives: Virginia

Curry Mantra

Posted on 2011/05/31 by .

Curry Mantra, web site, 9984 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, 703-218-8128. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | zabihah | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Most of the food here is north Indian, and … Continue reading →

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Bayou Bakery

Posted on 2011/05/26 by .

Bayou Bakery, web site, 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA, 703-243-2410 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Not bad but not great either. A fun … Continue reading →

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MaLa Tang

Posted on 2011/04/28 by .

MaLa Tang, web site, 3434 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 703-243-2381, adjoining the George Mason University School of Law buildings (with Mercatus and School of Public Policy and ICAR). (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | … Continue reading →

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Minerva Express

Posted on 2011/04/08 by .

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 →

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Pyongyang Soondae (formerly Chung Jin Dong)

Posted on 2011/03/14 by .

Pyongyang Soondae (formerly Chung Jin Dong), 6499 Little River Turnpike, West Alexandria, VA, 202-360-2746 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Closed: now Bang Ga Nae (See post on previous restaurant in this location, Chung Jin Dong, Crab … Continue reading →

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How do Maryland and Virginia differ?

Posted on 2011/02/07 by .

From Jared Sylvester, a loyal TCEDG reader: I was reading through your dining guide, looking for a place to go with my father this weekend. In your write up of Crisfields you said “The accompanying visit to Silver Spring is … Continue reading →

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Anh Hong & Asian Spices BBQ

Posted on 2011/01/26 by .

Anh Hong & Asian Spices BBQ, Eden Center, 6793-C Wilson Blvd Falls Church, VA, 703-992-6099 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google] In the home of the former Tay Do, they specialize in “7 Courses of Beef” (also … Continue reading →

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Nak Won Restaurant

Posted on 2011/01/21 by .

Nak Won Restaurant, 7317 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 703-354-9255, next door to Nak Won Catering and across the street from Le Matin de Paris. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Yelp] Very hearty, perfect for … Continue reading →

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Michel by Michel Richard, Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Posted on 2010/12/23 by .

Michel by Michel Richard, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons II, web site, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, 703-744-3999, it’s even open for breakfast. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Yelp | Gayot] This is the new Michel Richard … Continue reading →

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Punjab Dhaba – Update December 2010

Posted on 2010/12/14 by .

Punjab Dhaba, 7263-F Arlington Blvd, Loehmann’s Plaza, Falls Church, VA Original review Update December 2010: Used to be great but it has switched hands and it is essentially a new restaurant, albeit with the same menu. The service and execution … Continue reading →

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