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Category Archives: Vienna/Tysons
Jiwa Singapura
Jiwa Singapura, web site, located inside Tysons Galleria at the mezzanine level by CMX Cinema (above Arhaus Furniture), 1702U The Galleria at Tysons, Floor 3M, McLean, VA 22102, 571-425-4101 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Washingtonian … Continue reading
Posted in Fine Dining, Singapore, Singaporean, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged black pepper crab, Jiwa Singapura, mackerel fish cake, Marginal Revolution, Nasi Lemak, seafood laksa, Singapore, Singaporean, street food, Tysons
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Chit Chaat Café
Chit Chaat Café, web site, 200 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA, 703-378-0867 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Reddit | NoVA Mag | Ylp] To be clear, this place is in the MobilExxon station right across … Continue reading
Posted in Gas Station, Indian, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged biryani, Chit Chaat, Chit Chaat Café, gas station, indian, lamb curry, mom and pop, Punjabi, samosa
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Thai Treasure
Thai Treasure, web site, 330 Maple Ave. West, Vienna, VA, 703-272-3683 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | TripAdvisor | Ylp] A surprisingly good mom and pop right on Rt.123. Shows that Vienna dining is still vital … Continue reading
Posted in Thai, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged thai, Thai Food, Thai Treasure, Vienna
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Blend 111
Blend 111, web site, 111 Church St., Suite 101, Vienna, VA, 571-363-3613 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | WaPo | Ylp] Excellent, nice, and with quite a new premise. The menu is … Continue reading
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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Don Pollo
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
Posted in Peruvian, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged ceviche, chaufa, Don Pollo, Germantown, omo saltados, Peruvian, Peruvian chicken, Potomac, Rockville
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Asian Origin
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] Update July 2020: Reportedly new owners and new chef. Mostly Sichuan, this is … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, McLean, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged Asian Origin, Chinese, Dan Dan noodles, McLean, pork belly, Sichuan, spicy fish, Tysons II
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Lotus Garden
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
Posted in Cantonese, Chinese, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged Cantonese, Lotus Garden, pulled noodles, Vienna, X.O. Taste, XO Taste
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Isabella Eatery
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
Posted in Cocktails, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Seafood, Sushi, Vienna/Tysons, Virginia
Tagged Arroz, burritos, enchiladas, food court, food hall, Graffiato, Isabella Eatery, pasta, Pepina Cantina, pizza, Requin, Seafood, sushi, tapas, The Block, tortillas, Yona
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