Category Archives: Restaurants

2 Amys, Cathedral Heights

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Don

(For the Apr 25, 2011 Review, click here.) There are three people in the DC area whose lack of James Beard Awards show what a travesty the entire process is. One of them is Cathal Armstrong, whose time may now … Continue reading →

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El Rancho, South Arlington

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Don

First, let me say that there are two El Rancho restaurants in Northern Virginia: One in Backlick Plaza in Springfield, and a second on Columbia Pike in South Arlington. They used to be under the same umbrella, but as you … Continue reading →

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Barrel and Crow, Bethesda

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Don

Fried chicken & waffles The fried chicken was the dish of the night. Truly great. Try this dish. After a long afternoon at Walter Reed, visiting a friend of Matt’s, I took some time off and went to dinner – … Continue reading →

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Bawadi Mediterranean Grill & Sweets Cafe, Bailey’s Crossroads

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don

I’ve driven past Bawadi (formerly Samedi Sweets Cafe) many, many times in the past, but have never been in, so I thought it was high time I scoped out the scene. When I opened the door, I was greeted by an … Continue reading →

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Rice Paper, Eden Center

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don

I arrived at Rice Paper at 12 noon, meeting a friend for lunch at 12:15, and noticing there was only one table, a two-top, left in the restaurant. I didn’t want to chance being shut out (this time next month, … Continue reading →

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Et Voila!, Palisades

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don

(For the Jan 22, 2012 Minibite, click here.) Out of the many times I’ve visited Et Voila! in the past, two things really stuck out on my most recent visit: 1) Claudio Pirollo is not merely Belgian; he’s also half Italian – … Continue reading →

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Olivia’s Diner, Downtown

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Don

You have two people to thank for this review: cheezepowder, who fastidiously included Olivia’s Diner on her List of Restaurant Openings – 2015 thread, and jasonc, whose post written to me got me all teary-eyed and inspired to keep going. Olivia’s … Continue reading →

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Brine, Merrifield, VA

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Don

I’ll write a review of my meal at Brine, but I don’t feel like writing tonight, and I want to at least issue a brief warning (which I will delete) to people thinking of dining there this weekend: Go *now*. … Continue reading →

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Full Kee, Bailey’s Crossroads

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Don

Full Kee in Bailey’s Crossroads is completely unrelated to the Full Kee in Chinatown and the Full Key in Wheaton. It is an independent restaurant that’s open until 2 AM, 7 days a week (!), and does not get enough … Continue reading →

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Pho Deluxe, Fairfax

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Don

For those who haven’t clicked on the links, Pho Deluxe is a local chain that also has locations in Fairfax and Tysons Corner. JSnake, on 02 Jul 2015 – 4:45 PM, said: Any good? No. I felt badly that I hadn’t been when … Continue reading →

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