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jodyl Jul 3, 2007 11:47 AM

Bethesda Restaurants

I am having dinner with my daughter this month in Bethesda and need restaurant suggestions. She does not eat seafood and I don't like Mexican or Sushi.

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    con carne Jul 4, 2007 06:50 PM

    Faryab serves wonderful Afghan food in a nice low-key setting. Don't miss the aushak (leek dumpling with yogurt & meat sauce) and sauteed pumpkin.

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      Alphie Jul 5, 2007 01:43 PM

      definately Faryab (simple but absolutely delicious ) or Black's (awesome seafood)

      Baccus (lebanese) is good and a lot of fun. Raku has fabulous Japanese food aside from sushi. Green Papaya is terrific Vietnamese.

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      MarcDC Jul 4, 2007 05:36 PM

      Grapeseed

      1. Pool Boy Jul 4, 2007 05:29 AM

        Bacchus?
        Cesco?
        Grapeseed?
        Black's?

        Lots to choose from

        www.roguefood.com

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          sbr929 Jul 3, 2007 02:22 PM

          David Craig. Fabulous food and great space. http://www.dcbethesda.com/menu.html

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            gyozagirl Jul 3, 2007 01:03 PM

            Some of my favorites in Bethesda that fit your cuisine limitations have been Mon Ami Gabi (French bistro), Houston's (good salads, burgers, etc.), and Rock Creek ("mindful" eating, meaning health-conscious without being bland)

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              hopeinmee Jul 3, 2007 01:12 PM

              I second Mon Ami Gabi. I have always had good service and meals there plus its in an easy location to find. Grapeseed is also enjoyable and has a good selection of wine.

            2. Dennis S Jul 3, 2007 12:36 PM

              I don't get to Bethesda as much as I used to, but Black's is always a favorite of mine and they have enough non-seafood offerings to give her some options. http://www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/me...

              I'll throw out Jaleo as well - have a nice small plate tour through the menu.

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                whiner Jul 3, 2007 11:56 AM

                Price range? Level of formality?

                Not cheap (but not outrageous, either) -- I always liked Persimmon, though I haven't been in a long time.

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                  CH2176 Jul 3, 2007 11:54 AM

                  I enjoy Houston's for their burgers and smoked salmon...

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                    food dude Jul 3, 2007 04:29 PM

                    Me too. Those and the crabcakes and ribs (and fries and baked potatoes) are what Houston's does best.

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