Category Archives: VA

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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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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Pizzaiolo Cafe on Fern, Fairlington

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Don

goodeats, on 29 Jun 2015 – 10:28 PM, said: I was very sad to discover that the Shirlington location served cardboard cheese pizza now. Maybe it was because it was delivery, but I was rather disappointed with their cheese pizza … Continue reading →

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Bob & Edith’s Diner, South Arlington

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Don

I’ve been up at the crack of dawn numerous times of late, and since I basically refuse to eat fast-food, that leaves me with precious few options for breakfast. However, I have had three different breakfast sandwiches, multiple times each, … Continue reading →

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The Dairy Godmother, Del Ray

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Don

(Read the Mar 5, 2012 Minibite here.) I was having a relatively rare hell-bent sweets craving the other evening, and had dinner (yes, dinner) at The Dairy Godmother, which was absolutely packed, with a line inside extending all the way … Continue reading →

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Mussel Bar & Grille, Ballston

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Don

(See the Jan 23, 2011 Review here.) Once more to Arlington. The mussels were very good. The beer was good, although I’m pretty sure my first glass was not what I ordered. I had the opposite problem as agm: the … Continue reading →

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Osteria da Nino, Shirlington

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Don

Osteria da Nino, not Samuel Beckett’s Tavern, is the best restaurant in Shirlington. First, let me add that I went back to Samuel Beckett’s Tavern for a late supper the other evening, and only the bar menu was available. Starting … Continue reading →

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Buzz Bakery, Alexandria

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Don

I set up my workstation at Buzz Bakery, armed with a Large Americano ($3.30), fortified by a somewhat expensive Extra Shot ($1.00). Buzz uses Ceremony Coffee Roasters, based in Annapolis. Note that Ceremony, in addition to having their roastery in Annapolis, … Continue reading →

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