Category Archives: VA

Taqueria Poblano, Arlington, VA

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Don

One somewhat overlooked thing about Taqueria Poblano is the relatively gentle pricing of their Margaritas ($6.25), made with fresh lime juice and not that awful Rose’s stuff. My young dining companion got his usual Diet Coke ($1.79 with refills). The … Continue reading →

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El Pike, Seven Corners, VA

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Don

“Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!” That’s what I said when our server told us that El Pike was out of salteñas because from my past experience, their salteñas are better than Luzmila’s, surpassed in Falls Church only by the unearthly versions at La Caraqueña. Knowing the … Continue reading →

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3 Bar and Grill, Clarendon, VA

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Don

I’ve had dinner at 3 Bar and Grill (formerly known as Restaurant 3) many times, but had my first lunch here on Thursday. I was famished (I walked many miles to arrive here), and I’m glad I was. It is … Continue reading →

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Bayou Bakery, Courthouse, VA

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Don

After a tennis grudge match, my nemesis and I stopped into Bayou Bakery for an early dinner on Wednesday evening, and ordered various small plates: Beignets ($3 for 3) – These are the one thing you must order each and … Continue reading →

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Panjshir, Falls Church, VA

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Don

(See the December 24th, 2010 Review here.) Panjshir was absolutely slammed on Sunday night due to a recent Groupon offer – every table was full, there were several people waiting at the door, and there was a twenty-five minute wait … Continue reading →

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Alto Plaza, Centreville, VA

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Don

Remember Alto Plaza? This is the $16 million restaurant that opened in Centreville right before the recession hit in all its fury. It was a high-stakes gamble from the beginning, and is one of the few restaurants in history Washington … Continue reading →

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RedRocks, Alexandria, VA

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Don

It has been far too long since I’ve been to the original RedRocks in Columbia Heights, and I finally made it for the first time to the Old Town location last night. In December, I noticed an unusual number of … Continue reading →

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Qdoba, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Don

Yeah, I played Ultra-Zone Laser Tag. Yeah, I went to Qdoba. Yeah, I got a burrito. You gotta problem with that? I’ve been to Qdoba exactly three times in my life, and each time I’ve gotten a Vegetarian Burrito ($5.89) … Continue reading →

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Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church, VA

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Don

(See the February 15th., 2011 Review here.) If you read my previous review about Orso, you’ll see that I was disgruntled about the Giamette. But I also know full well that pizzaiolo Edan Macquaid is one of the most talented … Continue reading →

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McLean 1910, McLean, VA

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Don

The old Three Pigs BBQ space in Langley Shopping Center has been so transformed that it’s no longer recognizable, and its replacement, McLean 1910, seems like it’s off to a good start. How good? McLean 1910 is owned by the … Continue reading →

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