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Sabai Sabai Simply Thai, Germantown, MD

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Don

For those of us who remember the glories of Thai Square from five or ten years ago, there may be another eye-popping option. Except that based on this meal alone – which, granted, is not enough to be casting judgment … Continue reading →

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Nava Thai, Wheaton, MD

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Don

So, it’s Super Bowl Sunday, and every sports bar in town is packed. Me? I sauntered up to the bar at Nava Thai, ordered a Singha ($4.50), and watched the opening of the game there. I ordered Stir Fried Crispy Duck … Continue reading →

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Cava Mezze Grill, Bethesda, MD

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Don

I’d heard the new Cava Mezze Grill described as a hypothetical synthesis of Cava and Chipotle, and honestly, I cannot think of a better description. If you walk in, you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. And it’s a concept … Continue reading →

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Mussel Bar, Bethesda, MD

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Don

On a third visit to Mussel Bar, I batted 1-for-3 and 3-for-3. The first time I was ever here, I raved about the Brabo Pils which is their house draft. Then, it was $7.00. The second time I went, the … Continue reading →

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River Falls Seafood Co., Potomac, MD

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

I’ve always been impressed by the fish for sale at River Falls Seafood Co. (and remember having a really good crabcake sandwich there once), but have never tried their sushi before this week. A platter of Assorted Sashimi ($14.95) was supposed … Continue reading →

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Phở Hòa Bình, Rockville, MD

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

For the second day in a row, I found myself in Rockville, and for the second day in a row, I had a bowl of Pho for lunch, this time at Pho Hoa Binh. Although most pho houses in the … Continue reading →

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York Castle, Rockville, MD

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

This was my first trip to the new York Castle, and it certainly won’t be my last. The old location (in Silver Spring) was one of my frequent haunts and I’m happy to say that – excessively cold temperature (both … Continue reading →

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Il Pizzico, Rockville, MD

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

I received some criticism for my thoughts about Casa Nonna (criticism, even spirited criticism, is always welcome, by the way). A few nights later, my son and I had dinner at Il Pizzico in Rockville, a white-tablecloth, red-sauce Italian restaurant … Continue reading →

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Phở 75, Langley Park, MD

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Don

I’ve been going to this outlet of Pho 75 for over twenty years, and have probably been several dozen times – I got my parents hooked on it, and to this day, my mom asks about going once a week … Continue reading →

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Jackie’s, Silver Spring, MD

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Don

I’ve been to Jackie’s several times under the relatively new tenure of Diana Dávila-Boldin (it’s a coincidence that I went to her previous restaurant, Ardeo + Bardeo, the night before). I believe (based on my early visits) that Diana got … Continue reading →

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