Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ardeo + Bardeo, Cleveland Park

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Don

(See the December 29th, 2010 Review here.) Congratulations to Dave Pressley, the new GM at Ardeo + Bardeo. When I called, Dave was able to get me a two-top on Friday night at 6 PM which is no small feat … Continue reading →

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Tosca, Downtown

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Don

On Thursday, Tosca (along with its sibling restaurant, Posto), was one of only four restaurants in the entire area to donate 100% of its proceeds to Food & Friends during the Dining Out For Life promotion. Because of this, they … Continue reading →

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Taqueria Poblano, Arlington, VA

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Don

One somewhat overlooked thing about Taqueria Poblano is the relatively gentle pricing of their Margaritas ($6.25), made with fresh lime juice and not that awful Rose’s stuff. My young dining companion got his usual Diet Coke ($1.79 with refills). The … Continue reading →

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Central Michel Richard, Downtown

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Don

Laissez les bons temps rouler! And so I did. I knew Mardi Gras would be packed at Central Michel Richard, so I got there before 5:30 PM and picked up the last seat at the bar, where it was nice … Continue reading →

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Kinkead’s, Downtown

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Don

Lots of people know about the half-price raw bar deals at Old Ebbitt Grill; relatively few know about the same bargain that can be found at Kinkead’s. For the first time in my life, I had the pleasure of meeting, … Continue reading →

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Crisp & Juicy, Rockville, MD

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Don

I often do things that are really stupid. Not because I’m (necessarily) stupid, but because I act without thinking. And of course I found myself driving down Rockville Pike during peak dinner hour Saturday night, with no reservation, and a … Continue reading →

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El Pike, Seven Corners, VA

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Don

“Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!” That’s what I said when our server told us that El Pike was out of salteñas because from my past experience, their salteñas are better than Luzmila’s, surpassed in Falls Church only by the unearthly versions at La Caraqueña. Knowing the … Continue reading →

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ChurchKey, Logan Circle

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Don

After my huge lunch at 3 Bar and Grill, I just wasn’t that hungry in the evening. However, I saw no reason whatsoever not to keep drinking. I’m on record, early on, as saying that ChurchKey “is the finest beer … Continue reading →

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3 Bar and Grill, Clarendon, VA

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Don

I’ve had dinner at 3 Bar and Grill (formerly known as Restaurant 3) many times, but had my first lunch here on Thursday. I was famished (I walked many miles to arrive here), and I’m glad I was. It is … Continue reading →

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Bayou Bakery, Courthouse, VA

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Don

After a tennis grudge match, my nemesis and I stopped into Bayou Bakery for an early dinner on Wednesday evening, and ordered various small plates: Beignets ($3 for 3) – These are the one thing you must order each and … Continue reading →

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