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Freddy’s Lobster and Clams, Bethesda, MD

May 17th was opening night for Freddy’s Lobster and Clams, and when I walked in, none other than Jeff and Barbara Black were sitting at the bar, paying respect to owner Jeff Heineman. I knew bartender Chris Cunningham was working here, … Continue reading

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Cava Mezze Grill, Bethesda, MD

I’d heard the new Cava Mezze Grill described as a hypothetical synthesis of Cava and Chipotle, and honestly, I cannot think of a better description. If you walk in, you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. And it’s a concept … Continue reading

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Mussel Bar, Bethesda, MD

On a third visit to Mussel Bar, I batted 1-for-3 and 3-for-3. The first time I was ever here, I raved about the Brabo Pils which is their house draft. Then, it was $7.00. The second time I went, the … Continue reading

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Don Pollo, Bethesda, MD

Don Pollo is nominally in Chevy Chase, but I can’t see anything north of Bradley being anything but Bethesda, borders be damned. If you’re heading north on Wisconsin from the District, you can sometimes get lucky and snare street parking … Continue reading

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Mia’s Pizzas, Bethesda, MD

I’m always happy to go back to Mia’s Pizzas which gets my vote as “best pizza in Bethesda.” The wood-burning oven lends a fireplace-like ambience to this relatively small restaurant which had a good crowd at 6:30 on a Sunday … Continue reading

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Passage to India, Bethesda, MD

Let me say before writing this that I think Passage to India is arguably the finest Indian cooking in the area, and has been for quite some time. That said, let me also dispel the myth that being “known” in … Continue reading

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