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Penn Station East Coast Subs, Reston

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Don

I stopped into the Reston Penn Station East Coast Subs, a franchising operation that was founded in 1985 in Ohio, and now has at least 275 “units” nationwide. Today, area franchises are in Fairfax (convergence of 236, 29, and 50), Reston … Continue reading →

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Boss Shepherd’s, Federal Triangle

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Don

The Northeast corner of 13th and E Street has been several things over recent decades. I first remember it being developed as our city’s second Dean & DeLuca, although instead of being a store, it was just a high-quality, quick-serve … Continue reading →

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Ghibellina, 14UP

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Don

(See the July 20, 2014, Review here.) What’s interesting if that I have some very knowledgeable diners agreeing with me about the pizza, and others basically saying that I’m crazy – that it’s okay, but not even close to being … Continue reading →

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Ravi Kabob I, Arlington

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Don

(See the December 29, 2010 Ravi Kabob I review here.) I stopped into Ravi Kabob at around 10 PM on a recent evening, and there was still pretty much of a full house, and a line of 2-3 people in … Continue reading →

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Dulce Bakery and Empanada Shop, Fairfax

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Don

After picking up Matt from hanging out with his friends, he said he was hungry (it was around 4 PM), so I asked him if he wanted dinner, or a snack – he waffled, so I pulled into a parking … Continue reading →

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Trapezaria, Rockville

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Don

I ordered the Mount Olympus cocktail (House Infused Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice & Ginger, Infused Simple Syrup) which was tasty but sweeter than I would prefer. We started with the Trio of Dips opting for the Melitzanosalte (Puree of … Continue reading →

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Sauf Haus Bier Hall, Downtown

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Don

Wedged between Public Bar and Shake Shack, in the nebulous area between Dupont Circle and Downtown, is the month-old Sauf Haus Bier Hall, the hottest, noisiest place I’ve been to in years. Read on … If you got a knock on the head, and woke … Continue reading →

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Cork Wine Bar, 14UP

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Don

I hope our city’s young 14th Street dwellers remember the time when Cork was one of the few good dining options on 14th Street; now, these pioneers have been “joined” by a good dozen other medium-high-end restaurants within walking distance. What used … Continue reading →

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Blaze Pizza, Bethesda

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Don

I had lunch at the Westfield Montgomery (formerly Montgomery Mall) Blaze Pizza today at around 11:45 (they opened at 11, and I was ticket #9). If you’re standing outside, facing the Cheesecake Factory, go into the entrance on your left (do this despite the daunting … Continue reading →

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Shake Shack, Tysons Corner

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Don

The Tysons Corner Shake Shack is, for the moment, extremely difficult to find if you’re inside the mall (if you’re outside the mall, don’t even bother). The best instruction (also for the moment) I can give you is this: Head … Continue reading →

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