Category Archives: Restaurants

Smith and Wollensky, Downtown

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

I walked into Smith and Wollensky tonight a touch on the casual side. It’s the norm for gentlemen to be in a suit and tie, and I was wearing a polo shirt and slacks (not jeans). After a friendly welcome … Continue reading →

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Reston Kabob, Reston, VA

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

I suspect most readers of this have never heard of Reston Kabob, much less been there (you have to really be looking for it to find it). Recently, I’ve been to Crystal City’s Kabob Palace several times (they’re open 24 … Continue reading →

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Cafe Berlin, Capitol Hill

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

Cafe Berlin is a forgotten restaurant, mostly associated with the tourist industry, but I was here a couple years ago and thoroughly enjoyed my liter of beer, so I had another go at it. The tiny bar isn’t worth it, … Continue reading →

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Abay Market, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Don

I had lunch at Abay Market yesterday because I’d been craving meat. As before, there are only about five tables, and the place is a complete, total dive. It is in a long strip of shops and restaurants that I … Continue reading →

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Dukbaeki Maeul / Suldoga, Annandale, VA

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Don

We were thinking of going to Gooldaegee last night, but as I was driving, I shouted, “Charcoal barbecue!” as I noticed a new restaurant was open in the old Chung Dai Kam space. The sign outside says Suldoga, but the menu inside says Dukbaeki … Continue reading →

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Baronessa, Rockville, MD

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Don

After winding my freshly tuned car through the backroads of northern Montgomery County, I cut over on Route 28, stopping in for a late lunch at Baronessa. There was only one other diner in the restaurant, who ordered the Melanzane alla Parmigiana, and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Smith’s, Georgetown

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Don

Many people know that Mr. Smith’s has been on the corner of 31st and M streets for over 40 years; not many people know that they’ve had the same chef, Arturo Guevara, for 30 years, giving him one of the … Continue reading →

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Good Fortune, Wheaton, MD

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Don

Good Fortune serves mid-day dim sum seven days a week, M-F from 11:30-3, and weekends and holidays from 11-3. I stopped in for a dim sum lunch yesterday, and had a perfectly good meal for $9.25 before tax and tip … Continue reading →

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Saffron Grill, Great Falls, VA

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Don

I was the last customer in Saffron Grill tonight, wanting to order a lamb kabob to go. A slightly older gentleman was behind the counter, and I asked him (at 8:45) if his kitchen was still open. He said yes, … Continue reading →

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Emilio’s Brick Oven Pizza, Sterling, VA

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Don

Emilio’s (either www.emiliossterling.com or www.eatatemilios.com) has been open since 1997, and is a classic suburban pizzeria, of great value to the neighborhood, but not a restaurant you’d travel for, unless you were me. I’m typing this at Emilio’s now, on their … Continue reading →

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