Tag Archives: Belgian

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 visitedÂ Et Voila!Â 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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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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B Too, 14UP

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Don

I had driven nearly 1,500 miles in the past week, and had just rolled in from Morgantown, dropping off my two teenage companions in Fairfax. I was exhausted, my back was hurting, and I needed to tinkle. It was nearly … Continue reading →

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Sur La Place, Palisades

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Don

The other evening, I’d driven to Et Voila, only to encounter a full restaurant with no space at the bar. Not wanting to drive any more, I simply walked across the street to a moderately empty Sur La Place. I’d … Continue reading →

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Masala Art – Minibites: February 5, 2012 – February 11, 2012

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Don

Minibites are delicious samplings of Don’s culinary adventures, condensed, distilled, and always meant to be savored with your Monday morning coffee. TheÂ DCDining.com Restaurant GuideÂ is located exclusively on donrockwell.com. (For an extra shot, click on the link and enjoy the full … Continue reading →

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Corduroy: Minibites, January 15, 2012 – January 21, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Don

Minibites are delicious samplings of Don’s culinary adventures, condensed, distilled, and always meant to be savored with your Monday morning coffee. TheÂ DCDining.com Restaurant Guide, i.e., Le Grand Champ,Â is located exclusively on donrockwell.com. (For an extra shot, click on the link … Continue reading →

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Brasserie Beck, Downtown

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Don

I stopped into Brasserie Beck early on Saturday evening, and the bar area was packed although I was lucky to snare a seat after about five minutes. The beer list at Beck is daunting to say the least, but I … Continue reading →

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Brabo Tasting Room, Alexandria, VA

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Don

I’ve now been to Brabo Tasting Room several times, and have always left happy. One possible reason? Only twenty things on the entire menu, making it easier to do them well. This casual eatery seems expensive on paper, but the … Continue reading →

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