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Category Archives: Springfield
Follow Up for Desi Bethak
Desi Bethak, web site, 8000 Haute Court, Springfield, VA, 703-337-2448 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | zabihah | Ylp] Original review here. I had never had the pepper chicken here, a wok dish, and one of … Continue reading
Posted in Pakistani, Springfield, Virginia
Tagged Desi Bethak, haleem, lentils, Pakistani, pepper chicken
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Will Covid-19 expose the ghost firms?
That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one excerpt: Demand for in-restaurant dining is likely to fall as well, though estimates vary. Since the average small business carries less than a month’s worth of liquid reserves, … Continue reading
Posted in Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Bailey's Crossroads, Centreville/Manassas, Crystal City/Pentagon City/National Airport, Economics of Dining, Eden Center, Fairfax, Falls Church/Seven Corners, Herndon/Reston/Ashburn/Chantilly / Dulles Airport, Leesburg/Winchester, McLean, Merrifield / Mosaic, Springfield, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, economics of dining, ethnic restaurants, ghost restaurants, mom and pop, Northern Virginia
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Desi Bethak
Desi Bethak, web site, 8000 Haute Court, Springfield, VA, 703-337-2448 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | zabihah | Ylp] Egads, what a place! It looks like a little shack in a forlorn part of Springfield, Springfield … Continue reading
Posted in Pakistani, Springfield, Virginia
Tagged biryani, Desi Bethak, haleem, Pakistani, Springfield
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Afghan Bistro
Afghan Bistro, web site, 8081-D Alban Road, Springfield, VA, 703-337-4722 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | TripAdvisor | Ylp] The best Afghan food I’ve had, get the Aushak, kadu, and eggplant. Related Posts:Bistro AracosiaRumi’s BistroDining out … Continue reading
Posted in Afghan, Springfield, Virginia
Tagged Afghan, Afghan Bistro, Aushak, eggplant, kadu, Springfield
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Evergreen Korean Cuisine, or Sang Rok Soo
Evergreen Korean Cuisine, or Sang Rok Soo, in the Lotte Plaza supermarket in the Ravensworth Shopping Center, Facebook, 5204 Port Royal Road, also facing Braddock Road, Springfield, VA, 571-395-8083 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Ylp] (Other locations: … Continue reading
Posted in Korean, Springfield, Virginia
Tagged bibim-bap, bibimbap, Bul-Gogi, Evergreen Korean Cuisine, kimchee fried rice, Korean, Korean soup, Lotte Plaza, Sang Rok Soo
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Marib
Marib, 6981 Hechinger Drive, Springfield, VA, 703-376-3388, note the larger sign still says “BBQ Delight.” More importantly, this is easier to find than most places in Springfield, easily accessible through Backlick Rd. in Annandale, or 495 or 395. (Metro Trip … Continue reading
Posted in Current Favorites, Springfield, Virginia, Yemeni
Tagged Chicken mandi, hummus, Marib, saltah, Yemeni
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Momo’s Indian and Nepalese Food
Momo’s Indian and Nepalese Food, web site, 6304 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA, 703-644-1777 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [TripAdvisor | Ylp | Don Rockwell] They have excellent momos here, the best in the area as far as … Continue reading
Posted in Nepalese, Springfield, Virginia
Tagged cubed lamb with Nepalese spices, lamb Toila, momos, Nepalese, r-OLJZ8z9OQ, Springfield, Tash, tFELdiacKCA
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The Burger Joint (BGR) and Shake Shack
The Burger Joint (GBR), web site, and Shake Shack, web site, multiple locations and growing. photo credit: KayOne73 As of December, 2011, The Burger Joint is in many states, including Virginia (including Alexandria, Arlington, Clarendon, and Springfield), and Shake Shack … Continue reading
Posted in Alexandria, Arlington, DC, Dupont Circle, Hamburgers, Springfield
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Chutny Restaurant
Chutny Restaurant, 7081 Brookfield Plaza, Springfield, VA, 703-569-7700 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | zabihah | Yelp] CLOSED I went here on a Ramadan evening, with Mike Munger and Chug Roberts. Everything started at about quarter … Continue reading
Posted in Indian, Pakistani, People Watching, Springfield, Strip Malls for Food, The Best, Virginia
Tagged Brookfield Plaza, chick peas, Chutny Restaurant, egg curry, folded beef, haleem, Pakistani, people-watching, tandoori
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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:
Posted in Japanese, Springfield, Virginia
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