Category Archives: Vienna/Tysons

Will Covid-19 expose the ghost firms?

Posted on 2020/05/19 by .

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 →

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Don Pollo

Posted on 2019/04/27 by .

Don Pollo, web site, 146 Maple Ave., Vienna, VA, 571-529-6537, branches also in Potomac, Germantown, Rockville, and other locales. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | TripAdvisor | Ylp] One of the very best Peruvian restaurants around, … Continue reading →

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Asian Origin

Posted on 2018/06/17 by .

Asian Origin, web site, 1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean, VA, very close to Tysons II, 703-448-9988 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell | Ylp] Mostly Sichuan, this is the best Chinese food in Virginia right now. You … Continue reading →

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Lotus Garden

Posted on 2018/04/26 by .

Lotus Garden, web site (another web site), 224 Maple Ave. West, Vienna, VA, 703-255-9888 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | FCNP | TripAdvisor | NoVA Mag | Ylp] I’ve been many times, and I sway between … Continue reading →

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Isabella Eatery

Posted on 2018/02/26 by .

Isabella Eatery, web site, Tysons II, 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA, 571-489-8505, top floor food court (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | WTOP | City Paper | NoVA Mag | … Continue reading →

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Punjabi by Nature

Posted on 2018/01/12 by .

Punjabi by Nature, web site, 2750 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA, 571-489-8500, also 19405 Promenade Drive, Leesburg, and a branch with a smaller menu in Lotte Plaza in Chantilly (13955 MetroTech Drive, Chantilly, VA). (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new … Continue reading →

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Taco Bamba Vienna

Posted on 2017/09/18 by .

Taco Bamba Vienna, web site, 164 Maple Ave., Vienna, VA, 703-436-6339, note they open at 8:30 a.m. and thus are a breakfast option. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Ylp | Zagat] … Continue reading →

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Street Kitchen

Posted on 2017/03/05 by .

Street Kitchen, web site, 7943B Tysons Corner Center, Ste G21U (2nd floor), Tysons Corner, VA, Tysons Corner Mall I, floor 2, near the restaurant American Tandoor, 571-633-1820 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | TripAdvisor | Ylp] … Continue reading →

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Marjan

Posted on 2015/10/24 by .

Marjan (Carryout and Catering), 155-A Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA, 703-272-7374 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Ylp] The most authentic Iranian place around. It is a semi-buffet, with daily specials, and yes they do run out of … Continue reading →

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Alborz

Posted on 2015/09/27 by .

Alborz, web site, 8417 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA, 703-288-4500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [TripAdvisor | zabihah | Ylp] Right now this is the best Persian place around. It’s in some ways a carbon copy of … Continue reading →

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