Category Archives: Virginia

Karaoke Idol

Karaoke Idol, 7151 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA, 703-533-0024 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Falls Church News-Press] The name alone makes this one worth a try, but frankly I am terrified. Recommended by a reader is the … Continue reading

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Ju Mak Jib

Ju Mak Jib, 6531-C Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA, 703-642-0331, west of I-395 and Landmark Mall, further east on Rt. 236 than most of the Korean places, across from the Salvation Army store. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new … Continue reading

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Misora

Misora, 1315 Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, 703-356-6200 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Another good one. Is this closed? Or another name? Related Posts:

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Matsui Sushi

Matsui Sushi, web site, 6408 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA, 703- 550-6100, at Telegraph and Beulah, in Springfield, Fairfax County (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) I have heard they have good sushi, have yet to go. Related Posts:

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Pio-Pio

Pio-Pio, 3360 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 703-465-5200 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Good rotisserie chicken, and look for the chicken standing outside the front, waving a large placard. Related Posts:

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Montserrat

Montserrat, Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, between Rt. 50 and I-66. I went once and found the meat too tough, though the red beans and rice were excellent. The place has potential, but still needed to work out some kinks. Update … Continue reading

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Bombay Garden

Bombay Garden, 4008 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-383-1553 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yahoo] It takes stones to open an Indian place right next to Connaught’s. Do I ever go here? Yes. It has different dishes and … Continue reading

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SoBe Seafood Co.

SoBe Seafood Co., web site, 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-528-0033 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist] In the trendy part of Arlington, which usually spells death for food. The … Continue reading

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Coastal Flats

Coastal Flats, 11901Grand Commons Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 571-522-6300, there is one in the new Tysons Corner extension as well. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Gayot] A chain-looking seafood place, but … Continue reading

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Chirilagua

Chirilagua, a neighborhood in Alexandria/Arlandria, at Mount Vernon Avenue and West Glebe Road. Did you know that 350,000 Salvadoreans live in this area? I’ve decided that when it comes to El Salvadorean restaurants, there is no point in simply listing … Continue reading

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