Monthly Archives: October 2012

Retro Ray’s at Ray’s The Steaks, Courthouse, VA

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Don

(See the December 31, 2010 Review of Ray’s The Steaks, Courthouse here.) I went to Retro Ray’s for the very first time last night, and since the drawing card of this new space – which is really just a “third” dining room in … Continue reading →

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Thai Noy, Arlington, VA

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Don

(See the July 11, 2011 Review here.) In 2006, Rebecca Roberts hosted an hour-long radio show at WETA in Shirlington called “The Intersection.” On one of the episodes, she interviewed Tony Bourdain for the first half, and me for the second … Continue reading →

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Al Tiramisu, Dupont Circle

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Don

Sometimes, when you read restaurant reviews, a reviewer will close with “I’ll be back soon” (and then they never end up going back). But I really, really want to go back to Al Tiramisu soon, and here’s why: I’d been … Continue reading →

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The Chesapeake Room, Barracks Row

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Don

(See the December 8, 2010 Review here.) I’d been to The Chesapeake Room three times in 2010 (July 8th, August 3rd, December 7th), and it slowly worked its way up my food chain (sorry) in quality, finally being raised to Italic and … Continue reading →

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Fusion Grill, Barracks Row

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Don

I was very leery walking into Fusion Grill on this beautiful autumn evening on Barracks Row (perhaps a contradiction in terms) – compared to the surrounding restaurants, it was relatively empty, with only about a half-dozen customers inside. Never having … Continue reading →

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Jaleo, Crystal City, VA

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Don

“Dad, I have a question for you,” Matt said as he came back from washing his hands. We had just played tennis, and pointed our car in the direction of Crystal City, thinking we’d go somewhere on 23rd Street. As … Continue reading →

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Famous Luigi’s, Downtown

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Don

(See the January 9, 2011 Review here.) This may sound a bit daft, but after my tuna-based meal at Smith and Wollensky last night, I wanted a bit of cheese, but didn’t feel like running my tab beyond three digits. … Continue reading →

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Smith and Wollensky, Downtown

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

I walked into Smith and Wollensky tonight a touch on the casual side. It’s the norm for gentlemen to be in a suit and tie, and I was wearing a polo shirt and slacks (not jeans). After a friendly welcome … Continue reading →

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Reston Kabob, Reston, VA

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

I suspect most readers of this have never heard of Reston Kabob, much less been there (you have to really be looking for it to find it). Recently, I’ve been to Crystal City’s Kabob Palace several times (they’re open 24 … Continue reading →

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Cafe Berlin, Capitol Hill

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

Cafe Berlin is a forgotten restaurant, mostly associated with the tourist industry, but I was here a couple years ago and thoroughly enjoyed my liter of beer, so I had another go at it. The tiny bar isn’t worth it, … Continue reading →

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