Tag Archives: Szechuan

Peter Chang Cafe, Williamsburg, and Graffiato, Richmond

I was in Newport News this weekend, and took the opportunity to try a couple of DC-area favorites, a long way from where their Executive Chefs are: Peter Chang Cafe in Williamsburg, and Graffiato in Richmond. I’d never been to … Continue reading

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Mala Tang, Virginia Square

Following goodeats’ recommendation about Chinese dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I wanted to remind Christmas diners that Mala Tang is open until 10 PM tonight (I called and verified this, although don’t be surprised if they close a bit early). Last night, … Continue reading

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The Little Grill Worker-Owned Collective: Minibites, January 8, 2012 – January 14, 2012

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 … Continue reading

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Mala Tang, Virginia Square, VA

It was July 4th, and getting late into the day. Fireworks weren’t in the plans, but we were getting hungry, and quickly running out of options. At 8:30 PM, Washington Blvd. was more deserted than I’d ever seen it, with … Continue reading

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China Canteen, Rockville, MD

Nearly all the lunch specials at China Canteen are $5.99, and this included my Stir Fried Liver Home Style, a big plate of uniformly cut, bite-sized crescents of calves liver wok-fried with the usual mixed vegetables. It came with a … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Palace, Seven Corners, VA

You just never know what you’re going to get when you order laconically named dishes at competently run Szechuan restaurants. Chengdu Spicy Cold Noodle ($5.95) was seemingly homemade, spaghetti-like noodles, lightly dressed in soy sauce, chili paste, and scallion. This … Continue reading

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