The Prince of Egypt

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

The Prince of Egypt, 3821-D South. George Mason Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-931-8200 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)
The sort of place a woman would never feel comfortable walking into alone. Dark and smoky, full of men sitting around tables, with a vaguely pornographic or sinister feel to the whole thing. I would like to go, but right now I can’t take the smoke. Maybe when it is empty.

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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

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

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

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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

Posted on 2006/04/09 by .

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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