Tag Archives: Seafood

Shrimp Nam-Pla at The Shrimp Lover, Sterling – On the Way to Dulles Airport

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Don

It’s amazing we don’t have a thread on The Shrimp Lover (website) a Thai-owned quasi-seafood shack, located in a strip mall just off Route 28, very convenient for Washingtonians traveling to Dulles Airport. I went for lunch today, had wonderful service at the … Continue reading →

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Del Mar, The Wharf

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Don

On a Sunday evening – early, just before 6 PM - the impressive and cavernous Del Mar was packed, with no tables available, and so we took our chances, walked in, and found room at the bar, where we were offered … Continue reading →

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Swan Oyster Depot, San Francisco, CA

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Don

Because of three people, my dining companion and I spend five hours trekking to Swan Oyster Depot in Nob Hill. Call me crazy, but just don’t ever call me apathetic (pathetic is fine; just not apathetic). We found a parking space *way* … Continue reading →

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Johnny’s Half Shell, Adams Morgan

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Don

Twelve years ago, in 2004, the great Ann Cashion won the James Beard Award for Best Chef – Mid-Atlantic Region: Ann was, and still is, the *only female* to win the award from Washington, DC, and is a legendary, beloved … Continue reading →

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Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham, NC

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Don

I had high hopes of writing a multi-part, serial story about my trip to North Carolina, starting with the Prologue (the background behind my trip), moving forward to Part One (the hotel where I stayed on the first night), and onward for … Continue reading →

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Drift on 7th, Shaw

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Don

You folks may have noticed that I’ve taken a bit of time off from writing reviews – I have a lot of personal items on my plate (details forthcoming at some point), and writing reviews takes quite a bit out … 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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Walrus Oyster and Ale House, National Harbor

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Don

Ketchup was replaced by Walrus Oyster and Ale House, a project which Bob Kinkead is nominally associated with – his other project was Ancora (do you even know what Ancora is called now? Have a click to find out) – Bob was a … Continue reading →

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Smith and Wollensky, Downtown

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Don

I walked into Smith and Wollensky tonight a touch on the casual side. It’s the norm for gentlemen to be in a suit and tie, and I was wearing a polo shirt and slacks (not jeans). After a friendly welcome … Continue reading →

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