Category Archives: DC

PS7’s, Verizon Center

(See the December 9, 2010 Review here.) Every time I’m at PS7’s lounge, I tend toward the flatbreads and sandwiches; this time, I forced myself to go “main course,” just to see what this crew is up to. Gina Chersevani … Continue reading

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Medium Rare, Cleveland Park

(See the March 27th, 2011 Review here.) When Medium Rare first opened – even before it first opened – I expressed to myself a quiet concern. I had questions about whether a restaurant serving essentially one thing only – steak … Continue reading

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Ulah Bistro, U Street Corridor

Ulah Bistro has several things going for it: a wood-burning pizza oven, a great view of Ben’s Chili Bowl, and a solid beer program. As I sipped my draft of Bell’s Amber Wheat ($5.75), I decided to create a highlight … Continue reading

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Bistro Cacao, Capitol Hill

It was a perfect night to dine on a patio, and picking Bistro Cacao – sandwiched between a packed La Loma and Cafe Berlin – was an obvious choice for my French house guests (especially since I hadn’t been since … Continue reading

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Blue 44, Chevy Chase

It was the day of the donrockwell.com picnic, and after spending an afternoon feasting on 18 different types of pork, I wanted a light dinner. Blue 44, with its strong influences from Pittsburgh, isn’t the type of restaurant that a … Continue reading

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Bibiana, Downtown

It had been so long since I dined at Bibiana that it got moved up from my “short list” to my “critical list.” I pulled up a seat at an empty bar at what was a very full restaurant, with … Continue reading

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Wagshal’s, Spring Valley

Wagshal’s has been serving Spring Valley since 1925 (although the current owners have “only” been around since 1990). It was a beautiful day for an al fresco lunch, and Wagshal’s had only one table left on a Thursday afternoon. I … Continue reading

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Jaleo, Penn Quarter

The standard line about Jaleo is that Crystal City and Bethesda are shadows of the original downtown location, and based on my experiences, I tended to agree although these restaurants all wax and wane – my last meal at the … Continue reading

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Dickson Wine Bar, U Street Corridor

One very important thing to remember about Dickson Wine Bar is that it doesn’t open until 6 PM, even on Fridays. Happy hour runs from 6-7 PM, and on this day was featuring glasses of Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($5, … Continue reading

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Heritage Asia, Glover Park

I’ve been curious about Heritage Asia since the sign first appeared on Wisconsin Avenue last year. Heritage India has been upstairs for years, but what, exactly was this? There are two different chefs (Mohan Singh at Heritage India, and Thasana … Continue reading

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