Monthly Archives: September 2015

Le Diplomate, 14UP

(For the Sep 20, 2013 Review, click here.) One thing you have to say about Le Diplomate is that it’s often open. Not only is Le Diplomate often open, it’s also often expensive – deceptively so, but in fairness, no … Continue reading

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Elephant Jumps, Merrifield

(For the Dec 16, 2010 Review, click here.) lion, on 23 Aug 2015 – 9:59 PM, said: Elephant Jumps is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in the DC metro area. DonRocks, on 23 Aug 2015 – 10:19 PM, … Continue reading

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Taste @ Hong Kong, Chantilly

I’ve had three meals at Taste @ Hong Kong in the past several weeks, have raised its rating to Italic, and have elevated it to #1 in the Chantilly Dining Guide. “Ice water, tea, and a Tsing Tao ($3.95)” was my response when my tentatively … Continue reading

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Willard’s Real Pit BBQ, Chantilly

I am so far behind on my reviews that I’ll never catch up – but this is one that I really want to get out there because it involves a now-funny anecdote (it wasn’t so funny at the time), and … Continue reading

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Soma Coffee House and Juice Bar, Bloomington, Indiana

Move-In Day. This is what mother’s are for (at least in this case). Invocation was at 2 PM, and Matt called me around 11, saying his room was finished. I went over and saw it – it’s an old dorm, … Continue reading

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Restaurant Tallent, Bloomington, Indiana

I raised my glass of wine to Matt’s glass of water for a toast: “And so your culinary education by me ends here,” I said. He said, “Yeah,” and we clinked glasses. My young dining companion is no longer young, … Continue reading

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