Tag Archives: Desserts

Corduroy, Convention Center

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Don

(See the Jan 22, 2012 Minibite here, and the Jan 22, 2011 Review here.) We had our Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve, and stayed with the tried-and-true: Corduroy. They were full, of course, but I knew that Matt and I … Continue reading →

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Bawadi Mediterranean Grill & Sweets Cafe, Bailey’s Crossroads

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don

I’ve driven past Bawadi (formerly Samedi Sweets Cafe) many, many times in the past, but have never been in, so I thought it was high time I scoped out the scene. When I opened the door, I was greeted by an … 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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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. The DCDining.com Restaurant Guide, i.e., Le Grand Champ, is located exclusively on donrockwell.com. (For an extra shot, click on the link … Continue reading →

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The Garden Kitchen, Occoquan, VA

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Don

After an absolutely brutal, three hour long trial of physical exertion, I detoured from Woodbridge into scenic Occoquan for an almost desperate bite to eat. I was starving, and needed calories, sustenance. My criteria were simple: I needed something for … Continue reading →

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Saveur India, Bethesda, MD

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Don

I was last at Saveur India a couple of years ago, and really enjoyed my meal. This time around, I only stopped in for a snack, but also found a little pot of gold. Samosas ($4.50) are good here, and … Continue reading →

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Palena Cafe, Cleveland Park

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Don

(See the January 30th, 2011 Review here.) As many dozens (yes) of times as I’ve been to Palena, I don’t think I’ve ever gone just for dessert – until Friday night. Actually, it was for an after-dinner drink too – … Continue reading →

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Bakeshop, Clarendon, VA

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Don

As I was leaving from (what I didn’t realize was to be) my final meal at the Clarendon American Flatbread, I must have had some sort of psychic vibration going on, because I instinctively darted into Bakeshop (formerly known as … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Macaroons, Arlington, VA

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Don

If you live outside of Arlington, you may not have heard of Mother’s Macaroons, but Kay LoMedico’s bakery has been in business since 1988. For lunch today, I wanted milk (**) and cookies, so I stopped in and got an … Continue reading →

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