Category Archives: DC

$30 Bar Dinner at Corduroy, Convention Center, Washington, DC

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Don

A last-minute Christmas dinner at Corduroy. They weren’t offering the typical, $30, 3-course bar menu on Christmas, but they were serving at the bar, and everyone in the restaurant had only one menu from which to choose: A $65, 3-course … Continue reading →

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Fried Anchovy Bones at 2 Amys, Cathedral Heights

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Don

2 Amys is a diner’s best friend – the most important restaurant in the history of Washington, DC remains one of its very best, serving such diverse customers as families with infants in strollers, older couples out on date night, … Continue reading →

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Del Mar, The Wharf

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Don

On a Sunday evening – early, just before 6 PM - the impressive and cavernous Del Mar was packed, with no tables available, and so we took our chances, walked in, and found room at the bar, where we were offered … Continue reading →

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Little Serow, East Dupont Circle

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Don

I’ve been meaning to write this for quite awhile now, as Little Serow remains one of my very favorite restaurants in the area – remarkably, it has remained just as consistent and value-driven as it was when it first opened, … Continue reading →

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Ray’s Hell-Burger, City Vista

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Don

(Click here for the May 21, 2011 Review.) I went to the City Vista (and only remaining) location of Ray’s Hell-Burger last night. We each got a large The Funky President ($10), one order of French Fries ($3.50, enough for two), and a Diet Cheerwine ($3). It … Continue reading →

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Sushi Bar at Sushi Ogawa, North Dupont

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Don

Let me start by saying I’ve never been to Japan, and I’ve never been to Masa. That said, for my personal preference, Japan is second only to France for my favorite cuisine, and I am very much of a sushi … Continue reading →

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Rasika, Penn Quarter

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Don

I’ve been to Rasika many times in my life, perhaps a dozen or so. Although the restaurant has gone from being “just another good restaurant” to “one of the toughest reservations in Washington, DC,” stylistically, it doesn’t seem like it … Continue reading →

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Hazel, Shaw

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Don

I’ve stressed for years that I don’t review restaurants; I review meals, and you all know by now that I have to call things as I see them, without any external influences. With that in mind … Last week, I … Continue reading →

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Comet Ping Pong, Chevy Chase, DC

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Don

(See the Jun 27, 2011 Review here.) Aiming to go this Sunday or next and show support! Don’t worry about showing support; worry more about getting a seat. I stopped into Comet Ping Pong last night, after two Tweets (made with the … Continue reading →

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China Chilcano, Penn Quarter

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Don

China Chilcano is open every single day, from 11 AM until closing: It’s open 84 hours a week. It’s safe to say that this restaurant better have some serious depth of staff, because you’re not guaranteed of the “A Team,” … Continue reading →

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