La Choza Grill

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

La Choza Grill, web site, 8558 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, 1/2 mile west of Gallows Road, 703-560-1192 (also in the Ballston Commons Mall Food Court, 4238 Wilson Blvd., # 128, Arlington, VA, 703-243-5555) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp | Gayot]
I like the Seco (lamb stew with rice and potatoes). They’ve added some Mexican dishes to the menu since I was here last, which is probably a step backwards. But it is still the same owner, and if you live in the immediate area, you will find yourself coming back here.

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A Taste of the World

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

A Taste of the World, web site, 283 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA, 703-471-2017, not visible from the street, call for directions (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | City Paper | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
They have Indian, Thai, and Mexican dishes. Better than it sounds. A kind of home cooking, tastes different than what you get elsewhere, and very good. Worth having in one’s repertoire.

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Manna

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Manna, 8640 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 301-589-9390, usually open (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp]
Go here for mofongos (see under Puerto Rico for an explanation), fried pork and chicken, cuban sandwiches, and cow feet soup. I haven’t been here yet, but I have heard good reviews.

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Celebrity Delly

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

Celebrity Delly, 7263 Arlington Blvd., Loehmann’s Plaza, Rt. 50, Falls Church, VA, 703-573-9002 (also 7913 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD, 301-299-1740) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
Not as good as Chutzpah, but above average for this area

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Obrycki’s

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

Obrycki’s, web site, 1727 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 410-732-6399. Not open outside of the crab season, though, which varies. [Baltimore Sun | NYT | 10Best | City Paper | openlist | Roadfood | Citysearch | TravelLady | Yelp | Gayot]
Yes, that’s right, Baltimore. This place blew me away, and I don’t even like crabs, or rather didn’t even like crabs until I was converted. A memorable experience, though I received one report of decline.
Also recommended by readers are Faidley’s (web site, 203 North Paca, Lexington Market, Baltimore, MD, 410-727-4898), and The Edgewater Inn (in Edgewater, near Annapolis)

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Island Cafe

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

Island Cafe, Beltway Plaza Mall, 6054 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD, 301-345-0462 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp]
Good roti, curries, other West Indian specialties. It is in a wonderful shopping mall, great for people watching, I bet most of my readers have never been there. One of the best mall restaurants in this Guide.

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Zanzibar on the Waterfront

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

Zanzibar on the Waterfront, web site, 700 Water Street SW, Washington, DC, Waterfront, 202-554-9100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | insider pages | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
I’ve only had snacks here, but I liked it. They sometimes have Haitian concerts, or African concerts, at night, or Zouk. And yes, I know, Zanzibar is not in the Caribbean.

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Caribbean Sea Seafood Market & Restaurant

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Caribbean Sea Seafood Market & Restaurant, 6869 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 301-891-3497, often closes at 8 or so. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | City Paper | Yelp]
Mostly take-out and they sell seafood as well.
See updated post, October 2008.

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Starfish Cafe

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

Starfish Cafe, web site, 539 8th Street SE, Washington, DC (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [The Hill | WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp]
A pallid version of Caribbean food, or so it would appear. This place gets panned so often I can’t bring myself to go.

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Caribbean Palace

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Caribbean Palace, 7680 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, Takoma Park Shopping Center, 301-431-1563, right at University Blvd. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [openlist | Citysearch | Yelp | Gayot]
The place smells great, but I have never eaten there. Take-out only – that’s why. Those who live closer should go. See also under Jamaican and Haitian, for some other suggestions.
Also, there are several West Indian places along Georgia Avenue, they tend to be clustered near the intersection with Rhode Island. Most are open only for lunch, though, which makes it hard for me to get there.

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