Dixie Bones

Posted on 2006/03/12 by .

Dixie Bones, web site, 13440 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA, south on Rt. 123, half an hour south from Fairfax, right off I-95, 703-492-2205 [Washingtonian | WaPo | openlist | Citysearch | Gayot]
Worth the trip, right now this is the best barbecue around. I like the ribs best. The side orders are excellent, and cooked with great care. Make sure you try the sauces on your meat. Everyone recommends their baked goods as well. This is outside my purview but they appear to be quite fresh.

Dixe Bones BBQ, rack of ribs
Dixe Bones BBQ, rack of ribs

Dixie Bones BBQ, pork
Dixie Bones BBQ, pork

Dixie Bones BBQ, collard greens
Dixie Bones BBQ, collard greens

Dixie Bones BBQ, pulled chicken
Dixie Bones BBQ, pulled chicken

Dixie Bones BBQ, coleslaw
Dixie Bones BBQ, coleslaw

Dixie Bones BBQ, beef
Dixie Bones BBQ, beef

Dixie Bones BBQ, baked beans
Dixie Bones BBQ, baked beans

Dixie Bones BBQ, catfish
Dixie Bones BBQ, catfish

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Bistro Asiatique

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Bistro Asiatique (web site), 4936 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-718-3400 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Gayot]
Has to be overpriced for what you get, I have yet to go.

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Asia Nora

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Asia Nora (web site), 2213 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-797-4860 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Citysearch | Yelp | Gayot]
Too expensive relative to the competition, and not tastier. Plus occasionally people have very bad experiences here.

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Julia’s Empanadas

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Julia’s Empanadas

(Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | yelp | openlist | Gayot]
Should this be listed under Argentinean? Who knows. They have Chilean, Jamaican, and Bolivian style empanadas as well, even a vegan entry, all super cheap, good snacks.

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Posted in Argentinean, Bolivian, Chilean, DC, Downtown, Jamaican, Other, U Street / Shaw | 1 Comment

Divino Lounge

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Divino Lounge, web site, 7345-B Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 240-497-0300 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist]
Meat. I have yet to go.

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Mar del Plata

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Mar del Plata, 1410 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, near Logan Circle, 202-234-2679 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Citysearch]
A useful restaurant in a dining desert, near the Whole Foods. Mostly seafood but get the pork chop. Not cheap, but your options in this area are slim.

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Posted in Argentinean, DC | 2 Comments

Artie’s

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Artie’s, web site, 3260 Old Lee Highway, near Rt.50, Fairfax, VA, 703-273-7600 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist]
Surprisingly good on all fronts, get the salmon salad with goat cheese added on top. The beef ribs, not available every night, are good as well. In fact they are the best beef ribs around. But beware the lines at this place, and you can’t make a reservation in advance. One of the best places around for food sissies.

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Majestic Cafe

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Majestic Cafe, web site, 911 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 703-837-9117, closed Monday (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Gayot]
The place has a fun Art Deco feel, circa the 1940s, plus the seafood is surprisingly good. One of your better options in Old Town Alexandria.

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Clyde’s

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Clyde’s, web site, Reston Town Center, 11905 Market Street, Reston, VA, 703-787-6601, plus branches near Tysons, in Georgetown, and in Chevy Chase (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | openlist | Gayot]
When dining with the wimpy, I go to the Tysons one (8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA, 703-734-1901) which is across from Borders, back behind Rt. 7 a bit and not visible from the road. The bar scene here is unattractive, but the food is pretty good, reliable, and not overpriced. Many will scorn this place, but it comes in handy.

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Bailiwick Inn

Posted on 2006/03/11 by .

Bailiwick Inn, web site, 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, 703-691-2266, odd hours, reservations mandatory (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Citysearch | Gayot]
Believe it or not, this place is good, albeit not cheap. Most people don’t even know it is there.

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