Monthly Archives: January 2011

Maple Ave Restaurant, Vienna, VA

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Don

Maple Ave Restaurant is extremely important. It fills the proverbial “sweet spot” between everyday casual and fine dining, and pretty much defines what a really good, neighborhood mom-n-pop has the potential to be. My young dining companion enjoyed a Dominion … Continue reading →

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Mussel Bar, Bethesda, MD

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Don

On a third visit to Mussel Bar, I batted 1-for-3 and 3-for-3. The first time I was ever here, I raved about the Brabo Pils which is their house draft. Then, it was $7.00. The second time I went, the … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Amazing Burgers, McLean, VA

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Don

Yes, I really did scarf a burger and fries from McDo (as they call it in France (pronounced “mack doe”)) the night before. Consequently (and perhaps not intuitively), that made me yearn for an actual burger even more. Does anyone … Continue reading →

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Vidalia, Downtown

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Don

(See January 15, 2011 Review here.) On the second night of Restaurant Week, I’d actually forgotten it was Restaurant Week (honest!), and was foolish enough to drive straight into the lion’s den, determined to repeat my phenomenal hamburger experience from … Continue reading →

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Corduroy, Convention Center

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Don

(See January 15, 2011 Review here.) I spent the first day of Restaurant Week all alone, at the bar of Corduroy, with the fine company of bartender Casey Wilson, her friend  (and Corduroy server) Dee Tobin, and Dee’s boyfriend (and … Continue reading →

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Cashion’s Eat Place, Adams Morgan

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Don

Cashion’s isn’t quite what it used to be when Ann Cashion owned the restaurant and was toiling away in the kitchen, but her old sous chef, John Manolatos (who purchased the restaurant along with GM Justin Abad) still runs the … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Golden, Seven Corners, VA

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Don

Bangkok Golden is in a little strip mall (which is actually part of a deceptively enormous complex) in Seven Corners, Virginia’s answer to Rockville Pike when it comes to Driving Hell, the former being a labyrinth, the latter a straight … Continue reading →

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Vidalia, Downtown

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

There are two Vidalias: the one that everyone goes to, and the one that nobody knows about – with off-menu preparations that can be simply incredible. Interestingly, I went to the former last week, and had a fantastic meal. Wines … Continue reading →

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Daily Grill, Downtown

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

Sometimes it’s the company that makes a meal, and so it was last Friday at Daily Grill, an awful California-based chain that, well … Happy hour premium mixed drinks were $9, and a shot of Don Julio Blanco – which … Continue reading →

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Town & Country Lounge, Mayflower Hotel, Downtown

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

I don’t know as much about cocktails as I do beer and wine, but I sure know a good party when I see one, and last Thursday night at Town and Country? Look out! At around 8 PM, this place … Continue reading →

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