Tag Archives: Falls Church

Takumi, Falls Church

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Don

(Click here for the Dec 17, 2015 Review) I sat at the bar for lunch a week ago and, in effect, had an omakase:  We told Chef Yu two or three things we wanted, and asked him to supplement with … Continue reading →

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Takumi, Falls Church

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Don

Having gone to Kaz Sushi Bistro countless times over the years, I was interested in seeing what Sushi Chef Jay Yu, who spend 13 years working alongside Kaz at the sushi bar, would be up to in his brand new restaurant … Continue reading →

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Bánh Ta, Eden Center

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Don

Last week, I got this tweet from Jonathan Copeland: Although I had largely forgotten about it, somewhere in the recesses of my brain, it resided, because I was thirty-minutes early for an appointment in Falls Church today, and – <blink> … 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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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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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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Fried Chicken

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Don

the downtown place with the hard descending steps and reputation for the best fried chicken in town Your reference to Boss Shepherd’s made me realize (to my surprise) that we had no thread for Fried Chicken. I think people are … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Week Summer 2014: Pizzeria Orso and Willow Rocked It

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Don

During this past week, I went to Pizzeria Orso and Willow two times apiece. On one visit, I got the three-course Restaurant Week menus for $35.14, and on the other visit, I ordered a few small plates a la carte … Continue reading →

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Spacebar, Falls Church, VA

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Don

I stopped by Spacebar last night and had a #11, House Tuna Salad ($8.50) with Provolone and Swiss on Rye, and it was good – they grill the tuna salad on the flattop before doing anything else, so it’s a variation on … Continue reading →

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Sweet Rice, Falls Church

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Don

Kudos to Sweet Rice for delivering last week right after we got pounded with 6-8 inches of snow. They not only delivered, they delivered ahead of schedule, and the food was hot and *good*. Wild Pork ($10.95) and Gang Gai ($10.95) were both as good … Continue reading →

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