Category Archives: Restaurants

Jaleo, Penn Quarter

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Don

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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The Majestic, Alexandria, VA

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Don

When people think of “good service” at Alexandria restaurants, their thoughts automatically turn toward Restaurant Eve, but The Majestic – while not having the sheer numbers of staff on the floor – has service that’s otherwise its equal. My young … Continue reading →

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Mark’s Duck House, Seven Corners, VA

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Don

If you’re ever in the mood for pure protein, get a carryout order of Roasted Pig with Crispy Skin ($8.35) from Mark’s Duck House, and make sure to order it “warm.” “Ten minutes,” the gentleman told me on the phone. … Continue reading →

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Dickson Wine Bar, U Street Corridor

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Don

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

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Don

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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Cowboy Cafe, Arlington, VA

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Don

“What are ya drinkin’, honey?” That’s the greeting I got when I took a seat at the bar at Cowboy Cafe on a Tuesday evening, with country rock playing in the background. A lot of people might remember Cowboy Cafe … Continue reading →

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The Bagelry, Silver Spring, MD

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Don

Tucked away in a tiny strip shopping center on Vital Way in Colesville, The Bagelry has been quietly serving some decent bagels for over 25 years now, and has gone through several ownership changes. Although I now prefer Goldberg’s, you … Continue reading →

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Kenny’s, Silver Spring, MD

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Don

Kenny’s is a tiny Peruvian roast chicken joint in Four Corners, located right next to the bigger, more obvious Fajita Coast. It was 9:25 PM, and they were closing at 9:30, but they still happily packed up a Whole Chicken … Continue reading →

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Bourbon, Glover Park

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Don

On what I suppose will be the saddest Mother’s Day ever, with neither mother nor grave to visit, I found myself alone at the bar at Bourbon late Sunday evening in search of liquid comfort. And I made the best … Continue reading →

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Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Don

At some point, I’d love to do a back-to-back comparison of Rockville’s Cuban Corner with Burtonsville’s Cuba de Ayer, both of which I’d only been to once (before tonight). It had been a few years since I’ve been here, but … Continue reading →

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