Pio-Pio

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Pio-Pio, 3360 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 703-465-5200 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)
Good rotisserie chicken, and look for the chicken standing outside the front, waving a large placard.

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El Pulgarcito del Callao

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

El Pulgarcito del Callao, 11333 Elkin Street, Silver Spring, MD, 301-942-5395 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp]
Peruvian, El Salvadorean, and Mexican dishes, but Peruvian at its core. I have yet to try it.

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Canvas Tapas

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Canvas Tapas, 1836 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-797-4930
Their caramelized tapas come recommended, but I am skeptical. Looks like a place for poseurs.
Is this place closed?

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Julita’s Restaurant: A Spanish Flavor

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Julita’s Restaurant: A Spanish Flavor, 6521 Riggs Road, just a bit away from University Blvd., Hyattsville, MD, 301-559-0958 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)
I have yet to go. Supposedly it has Spanish and Caribbean food, drop me a line if you have been there, the place does not appear to fit the usual categories.

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Ravi Kabob II (Kabab Masala, Jumeira Kabob & Grill)

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Ravi Kabob II (Kabab Masala, Jumeira Kabob & Grill), 297 S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA, 703-751-2500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp]
I love Ravi Kabob I, and this is just as good. Not easy to see from the street, but in the mall with the Safeway.

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Exotic Marrakesh Casbah – now Afghan Grill

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Exotic Marrakesh Casbah, 2309 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-234-4632 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Gayot]
Seems to be more à la carte than fixed price Moroccan, but I haven’t been.
This place is now Afghan Grill. web site, [zabihah | WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]

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Naan and Beyond

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Naan and Beyond, no longer at 513 South 23rd Street, Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Now at 1710 L Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-466-6404 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | openlist | Yelp]
Above average Tandoori chicken, overall the place is less spicy than most.

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Montserrat

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Montserrat, Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, between Rt. 50 and I-66.
I went once and found the meat too tough, though the red beans and rice were excellent. The place has potential, but still needed to work out some kinks.
Update May 26, 2006: A commenter says it is open and located at 85 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, just north of Rt. 50, across the street from the McDonalds.

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Bombay Garden

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Bombay Garden, 4008 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-383-1553 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yahoo]
It takes stones to open an Indian place right next to Connaught’s. Do I ever go here? Yes. It has different dishes and consistently offers chicken tikka on the buffet. Very good all around, and a bit cheaper. Recommended.

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SoBe Seafood Co.

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

SoBe Seafood Co., web site, 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-528-0033 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist]
In the trendy part of Arlington, which usually spells death for food. The Washington Post says it is “pretty good, not great.” Some of the dishes have a vaguely Caribbean tinge.

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