Monthly Archives: December 2015

Simply Fresh, McLean

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don

This is an interesting situation for me as moderator, and if we had an existing thread for Boss Hogs (we don’t), I’d probably mark that as closed and give Simply Fresh a clean slate. Chef Rana (Rana is her first … Continue reading →

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Hula Girl, Shirlington

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don

The exact opposite of what usually happens to me, happened to me tonight when I walked into Hula Girl. Usually, I may have a bias (a bias, not a prejudice) before I go to a restaurant, but as soon as … Continue reading →

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Wiseguy NY Pizza, Rosslyn

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Don

I ordered a whole pizza from the Rosslyn location of Wiseguy NY Pizza, and it seemed to confirm a trend I’ve noticed (which will undoubtedly raise the hackles on Nuri, but I’d be negligent if I didn’t at least mention … Continue reading →

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Chaia, Georgetown

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Don

“This is it,” I thought to myself. “This is the best taco I’ve ever eaten in my life.” I had read about the lines at farmer’s markets for Suzanne Simon and Bettina Stern’s taco stand, but didn’t really know much … Continue reading →

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Yona, Ballston

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Don

Eight years ago, 2 Amys had become entrenched with a reputation as Best Pizza in DC, and I went out on a limb in saying that Comet Ping Pong had surpassed it (inspired by JeffC and Waitman) - Carole Greenwood was making extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Virtue Feed & Grain, Alexandria

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Don

(See the Mar 20, 2014 Review here.) I’m not much into listicles, but I counted on this one during Christmas Day; at 4:55 PM, with the Golden State – Cleveland game five minutes away from tip-off, I found myself standing … Continue reading →

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Corduroy, Convention Center

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Don

(See the Jan 22, 2012 Minibite here, and the Jan 22, 2011 Review here.) We had our Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve, and stayed with the tried-and-true: Corduroy. They were full, of course, but I knew that Matt and I … Continue reading →

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Nielsen’s Frozen Custard, Vienna

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Don

After stuffing ourselves silly at Chase The Submarine, my young dining companion and I stopped into Nielsen’s Frozen Custard. It was the day before it was closing at this location permanently, reportedly in order to relocate, so I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Chutneys Vegetarian, Herndon

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Don

I was driving in unfamiliar territory today, and decided I’d go random ethnic. It’s too bad I did, because there’s apparently this website called donrockwell.com that has favorably reviewed a restaurant called Hyderabadi Biryani Corner which I literally walked right by, looked … Continue reading →

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Phở Ngọc HÆ°ng, Bailey’s Crossroads

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Don

There’s a part of Bailey’s Crossroads that’s so far west on Columbia Pike that it’s almost in Lake Barcroft – the “Welcome to Bailey’s Crossroads” sign is further east on Columbia Pike – but there’s an interesting little pocket of ethnic … Continue reading →

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