Category Archives: Virginia

Born Restaurant

Posted on 2007/05/01 by .

Born Restaurant, web site, 144 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA, 703-255-5800, closed 3 to 5 weekdays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo] I dislike most suburban Thai these days. It is too sweet and too trendy. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Thai, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia | 2 Comments

Rose Restaurant

Posted on 2007/03/08 by .

Rose Restaurant, 126 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA, 703-255-9696 or 703-255-2557 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | Falls-Church News Press | Chowhound] Yes this is from the folks who brought you the old Café Rose, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Persian, The Best, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia | 5 Comments

Grill Kabob Express

Posted on 2007/03/07 by .

Grill Kabob Express, 11213-J Lee Highway, off Rt.29, Fairfax, VA, 703-569-7259 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp | Yahoo] I like their buffet better than their kabobs. Good chick peas, spinach, bread, tasty rice, fresher vegetables than … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghan, Fairfax, Virginia | 1 Comment

Yas Bakery, and Gourmet Groceries

Posted on 2007/03/04 by .

Yas Bakery, and Gourmet Groceries, 131 A West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA, 703-242-2800 or 703-242-4050, across from Magruder’s, not easily visible from the street. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [insider pages] I don’t usually cover ethnic groceries, … Continue reading →

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Bebo Trattoria da Roberto Donna

Posted on 2007/02/16 by .

Bebo Trattoria da Roberto Donna, web site, 2250-B Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA (Crystal City), 703-412-5076 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | WETA | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Where Oyamel … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal City/Pentagon City/National Airport, Italian, Virginia | 1 Comment

A Taste of Burma

Posted on 2006/12/06 by .

A Taste of Burma, web site, 126 Edds Lane, Sterling, VA, off Rte. 7, 703-444-8511 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Gayot] 2020 review. This place is supposed to be very good. As usual, in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Burmese, Herndon/Reston/Ashburn/Chantilly / Dulles Airport, Virginia | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

India Curry House

Posted on 2006/12/05 by .

India Curry House, web site, 3181 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, right near Clarendon Metro, 703-527-3444 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp] This place became crowded right after opening, and it is easy to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Arlington, Indian, Virginia | 1 Comment

Kababayan

Posted on 2006/11/20 by .

Kababayan, 13840 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge, VA, Smoketown Road Shopping Center, at Smoketown Road and Minnieville Road, near Glory Days Grill, 703-580-0300 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) The Filipino version of cafeteria line dining, or so I am … Continue reading →

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Fairfax Inn

Posted on 2006/11/20 by .

Fairfax Inn, 2946 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA, just off Seven Corners, located in a Medical Arts Building, 703-532-0616 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Mostly they serve burgers and the like. You have to ask for … Continue reading →

Posted in Falls Church/Seven Corners, Filipino, Virginia | 1 Comment

Hot Breads

Posted on 2006/11/20 by .

Hot Breads, next to Sichuan Village and Il Mee in Chantilly, web site, 14027 Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway, Chantilly, VA, 703-263-1466 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian – see also “The Guru’s Pick: Hot Breads in Chantilly” | … Continue reading →

Posted in Herndon/Reston/Ashburn/Chantilly / Dulles Airport, Indian, Virginia | Comments Off on Hot Breads