493905 Wed Feb 27 13:17:54 -0800 2008 124 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 3440884 There are many threads about high end eating, or specific types of restaurants but what about places you go to regularly (say, a few times a month)? What places do you frequent, what would you recommend there/not recommend there, what is the price range? Where would you go on a night where you had nothing planned, were too tired to cook and wanted to grab a decent meal? Wed Feb 27 13:17:54 -0800 2008 39874 chowser 1 3440913 Chix, 11th just north of U. In addition to the chicken, get the sweet potato side. Wed Feb 27 13:25:18 -0800 2008 3440884 78030 dcandohio 1 3440974 Stoney's. For the Stoney Burger. Delicious. Wed Feb 27 13:40:20 -0800 2008 3440884 86255 food.fiend 1 3440981 There's a dearth of decent places near me. But we will go to: Hunan East in Burke: decent Americanized chinese food. Moo sho pork, etc. They have good Thai food, chef supposedly spent 20 years there cooking. But, if I were getting Thai, I'd rather drive farther and get something better. Aladdin's: decent, healthy small chain--I like the sandwich wraps but avoid overly cooked tuna entrees. Desserts look amazing but aren't. Asian Bistro in Springfield: have not had anything bad there. Nice, small, light portions. DC Sandwich and Ba Le Bakery for banh mi My Karma in Lorton for Indian. Wed Feb 27 13:41:03 -0800 2008 3440884 39874 chowser 2 3869679 Mostly agree, but if you're in Springfield and you want Asian, go to Canton Cafe in the K-Mart plaza at Old Keene Mill and Backlick. I love Aladdin's too, but farther down Franconia Rd, not quite as far as Kingstowne, is Mediterranean Gourmet Market, the best Middle Eastern food in northern Virginia outside of Lebanese Butcher in Falls Church. And the Asian Grill is the same family as Ho's in Burke. Tue Jul 15 06:43:09 -0700 2008 3440981 105918 BigEats 3 3904504 As Middle Eastern goes, I also like Afghan Kebab caddy corner from Whole Foods and for a lighter meal, love Cedar Cafe in the Shoppers Plaza. Cedar Cafe is more take out, though there are tables to eat in. I've tried Mediterranean Gourmet for lunch and was not impresssed--meat a little too dry, reheated. The best middle eastern I've had is a hole in the wall place in Woodbridge, of all places, near the Nordstrom Rack. It's called Medina Kebob and I tried it on a whim, not expecting much since they have an all day buffet (normally a sign that I should pass). There was one woman running the whole thing, service was slow but the food was amazing. Everything was freshly cooked. Asian Grill is owned by the same family as Ho's but the food is far different. It has much more of a Thai influence and they've just added a large vegetarian/vegan menu. The food is much lighter, less greasy. I think Ho's is expensive for American Chinese food. I used to go to Canton Cafe but the food has gone downhill from when it opened. I haven't been in years. For real chinese food, I go up the beltway but these are the closer places I go to for quick bites, not somewhere I'd take my inlaws. Sat Jul 26 18:31:29 -0700 2008 3869679 39874 chowser 2 5154399 Good idea on updating this, deangold (below). Asian Bistro quickly went downhill and I haven't been in months. Hunan East we still go to but quality of food has also declined and is very salty--but we've been regulars for so long and the owner is still very nice. About half a year ago, we went and I didn't know what I wanted so she disappears in the back and comes back with chap chae that she made herself. Delicious. But, it's become heavy buffet food now. Aladdin's is good for a quick healthy bite to eat and I like Cedar Cafe still. If I want Italian, I go to Pane e Vino in Lorton. Nice warm rolls. My new local special occasion restaurant is Bistro L'Hermitage in Woodbridge. It's been excellent the few times we've been. But, south Fairfax County still needs more good restaurants. It's chain central. Wed Nov 04 05:13:50 -0800 2009 3440981 39874 chowser 3 5154521 hey chowser, how is this place "mike's italian" on richmond highway (i'd describe it as in-between alexandria and lorton)? http://www.mikesitalianrestaurant.com/ someone told me yesterday that the food is delicious, but i have no idea of his standards. ;-)).*** he and others also recommended "elsie's iron skillet" for a good breakfast. ~~~~~~~~ *** edit: after looking at mike's menu, i'm not sure the man has even been there. why do i say this? because when i asked if the place had good stromboli, he said yes. i don't see it on the menu. the menu reminds me of this little place in arlington -- we called it pepe's -- that was located where ray's hell burgers is today. i'd get chicken francese, and we'd always start with the mussels marinara. they'd even make a pizza we devised, "stuffed" with ricotta -- then a second layer of crust -- like a double pizza, iirc. Wed Nov 04 06:22:30 -0800 2009 5154399 105717 alkapal 4 5154527 I never get over that way so had to look it up. I'll ask my italian teacher today if she's heard of it. Wed Nov 04 06:24:55 -0800 2009 5154521 39874 chowser 5 5155716 No one in class has heard of it, sorry. Wed Nov 04 11:58:58 -0800 2009 5154527 39874 chowser 1 3440989 Delhi Club in Clarendon! And Ravi Kabob in Ballston! What a great idea for a topic. And now I have a craving for a chicken kabob...YUM. :) Wed Feb 27 13:44:28 -0800 2008 3440884 165120 dckw 1 3441483 Italian Store for the Napoli (I get the large eat then pack the other half) Luna Cafe and Grill in Shirlington for breakfast, I like the breakfast burrito, but they have good sandwiches too. Cafe Asia for lunch sushi take out, I get the lunch special which is like $8 or $9. Breadline again for lunch, I get the sausage sandwhich or chicken. I never make it on Friday for BBQ maybe I will do that soon. Dicky's Custard again for lunch they have a good cuban sandwich. Caribean Grill for chicken, plantains and cuban rice. Hook- I really like the black risotto, but it's kind of high end. Aroma in Shirlington for thai, there is a lamb with veggie dish I love I get them to make it spicy. Matchbox- pizza and mini-burgers Eleventh St. Lounge for thur night half small plates, the calamari, frisee salad and NC BBQ sliders are good. Eat Bar- good burger, fries, braised veal with grits, homemade sausage. Others I haven't done lately because I have more late classes: Sushi Zen, Lebanese Butcher or Taverna. Rhodeside Grill for wings (we use Dr. Delivery). And Thai Terrace. But I try to cook a lot or we try to really vary the places we go to so we try new places. I mostly eat out for lunch at work, or when I am too tired to cook we get delivery or go out close. Wed Feb 27 15:45:37 -0800 2008 3440884 92426 ktmoomau 1 3441494 Boyfriend lives in Courthouse and we love Kabob Bazaar near the Clarendon metro. Their hummus is great, and they serve it with warm pita, fresh herbs and tzatziki. So good. We always order hummus, extra pita and two beef or lamb kabob entrees (big portions, I always have left overs) and get out for around $24. Great deal. And, not really a restaurant, but we love going to Italian store for their pizza and subs. Quick, easy, cheap and tasty. We always pick up a couple bottles of wine while we're there too, can get some good bottles for cheap. Wed Feb 27 15:48:56 -0800 2008 3440884 141318 edlf25 2 3632785 YES to Kabob Bazaar! Always hummus and tabouli, and I usually order the child's size kubideh. Plenty large enough for me! The rice is dreamy. Sat Apr 26 19:11:15 -0700 2008 3441494 187227 snickerspotpie 1 3441618 Hong Kong Palace, off Route 7 in Falls Church (above the Home Depot on Route 50). Order from the Chinese, not the American, menu. Rabieng, Route 7 Falls Church. All-around favorite Thai. Mark's Duck House, Route 50 in Falls Church. Go for the dim sum. Best between noon and 1 p.m. Saigon Saigon, Pentagon Row, Arlington. Good inexpensive Vietnamese. El Charrito Caminante -- Washington Boulevard, Clarendon. Best cheap burrito in town. Wed Feb 27 16:34:23 -0800 2008 3440884 26702 peasant 2 3441902 Basically peasant, you suck - you have on your list places I'd love to (HKP and ECC). In Reston/Herndon: - Jimmy's - Teocalli Tamale - Thai Luang, Tarin Thai and Thai Towne : all for different reasons - Pho Reston 75 - Reston Kebab / Charcoal Kebab - Mayuri Wed Feb 27 18:13:48 -0800 2008 3441618 11368 Dennis S 3 3443764 Oh, and The Deli (also in Herndon). Thu Feb 28 09:36:15 -0800 2008 3441902 11368 Dennis S 4 3560209 I now need to add Foster's Grille in Herndon. I think this new location for them is far superior to the Vienna location. Fri Apr 04 03:53:04 -0700 2008 3443764 11368 Dennis S 5 3840406 We're in Herdon (but up near Sterline) and eat regularly at: Pollo Inti Rice and Kabob Thai by Thai Minerva Jimmy's (though less, because of the smoke) Glory Days (again, smoke issues) Five Guys Thai Luang thanks to Dennis and will likely be hitting it frequently. Sat Jul 05 04:19:22 -0700 2008 3560209 115027 lblau 2 3559081 I'll second TECC, but for the chorizo and goat tacos. Second HKP, I'll add, in the 'hood, Tofu and vegetable cake at Than Son Tofu (Eden Center), and saltenas at El Pike. Thu Apr 03 16:26:14 -0700 2008 3441618 10156 Steve 1 3441624 At least once a month I go to the following restaurants. Some of them I go to more for convience more than anything else but I still frequent them. Grillfish Kramerbooks and Afterwards Dupont Grill Hanks Oyster Bar Bistro D'Oc California Tortilla Old Siam Sakana (more like once a week) Bistro du Coin Mai Thai Le Bon Cafe Wed Feb 27 16:36:05 -0800 2008 3440884 76776 Elyssa 2 3441805 Hickory Grill II, U.S. 50, Falls Church (Southern, Cajun, Creole) Wed Feb 27 17:35:47 -0800 2008 3441624 159948 Potomac Bob 3 3556501 bob, is that hickory grill in loehmann's plaza, or across? Thu Apr 03 06:59:10 -0700 2008 3441805 105717 alkapal 4 3556724 It's in the plaza by Celebrity Deli. Thu Apr 03 07:48:32 -0700 2008 3556501 92426 ktmoomau 5 3559019 thanks. i'll look for it. Thu Apr 03 16:08:05 -0700 2008 3556724 105717 alkapal 2 3442333 So sad, but finally had to knock Bistro du Coin off of my list. Was an infrequent frequent place for such a long time, but have had several bad meals now. I think Marvin has replaced it for us (but not the same vibe) and eventually we'll get to Bistro D'Oc. Wed Feb 27 20:56:55 -0800 2008 3441624 118013 takajin 1 3441851 Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay--veg 06 most often (flat noodles with tofu and lettuce), veg 8 (yellow beans with onions) and noodles 1 (combination noodles) vie for most frequent. samosas, gram fritters and salads, esp tea leaf and mango, also come in. Penang in Bethesda--mee goreng, crispy golden squid, fried rice (I can't remember which one), and more fried eggplant with tiny dried shrimp than I should be having. Udupi and Woodlands--everything--buffet lunches, dosai, curries. we rotate between them. Raku in Bethesa for sushi, possibly being replaced by Sushi Jin in downtown Silver Spring. The latter isn't necessarily as good, but we can walk there, and we're not particularly in love with Raku either. Rays when we've ha a bad day and need to make up for it. (not every month, but probably every other) Wed Feb 27 17:53:05 -0800 2008 3440884 15562 nc213 1 3442053 Pho 75 (the one in Rosslyn; may have the number wrong; Rosslyn metro): one large 15, one small 15; lemonade and a coke. $20 with tip. All time most frequent standby. Eat there almost once a week. Santa Fe Cafe (Rosslyn metro): Not the best tex-mex ever, but we love the friendliness and ingredient freshness of this place. Usually about $50 after meals and one or two of the slightly better margaritas. Sometimes we just get a plate of nachos (less than $10) and a couple of margaritas. The daily specials are usually rather interesting as the regular menu is standard tex-mex fare. I mean, they host a local scrabble club. What's not to love? Occassional standy-by. Lebanese butcher and cafe (Falls Church, need car): Just there this past weekend and our standard was $32 after tip. Hummus, kibbeh, and the grape leaves/lamb platter, and two sodas. But everything I've had there is so good. Weekend errand standby. Maneki Neko (Falls Church; need car): Our new favorite place. And they serve decent ramen! two ramens, beer, and a starter might put us back $40+. They also have good lunch and dinner bento box specials and $1 sushi happy hour. And the staff are so nice. Great neighborhood place. Listrani's (Courthouse metro): Pizza and 1/2 carafe of wine around $40. Ragtime (Courthouse metro): Food can be total hit or miss bar food, but the Happy Hour micro of the month is a great deal at $2.50 a pint until 8 pm. That and the spiced shrimp on Tuesday "raw bar" night.Last time we were there: 4 beers; basket of shrimp and mussels on special; and a burger with fries was $30. Marvin: We've already been there 3 times since it opened and will be going back again soon. Love the beer, love the fried chicken and waffles, mussels with ale/bacon/leeks, and various starters. $60-$80 depending on what we have. Royal Mile Pub (Wheaton metro): What a great neighborhood place. I like the pub salad with beets; great fish and chips; interesting daily specials; etc.. Can't wait to try the Irish breakfast some weekend. About $40 to $50 depending on what we have. Wed Feb 27 19:04:45 -0800 2008 3440884 118013 takajin 2 3456877 Takajin, I am with you on Pho 75, my fave is their Tai Nam Gan, all sorts of fat, tendon and brisket, and the best beef broth/stock! It isn't as good as it used to be but it is still better than any other Pho place inside the Beltway. And the Ragtime comment, Tuesdays seafood specials as 'hit or miss' really sums it up. I go there every other Tuesday, and the oysters vary from pretty good to rather bad in a sandy or not so fresh sort sort of way. But the shrimp is usually good, the mussels can be delicious, and the clams are fair, but what is odd is that every time we go there, one of the four main items is decidedly bad, but never the same one... And that goes for the micros as well, December & January were really good but February was way too malty. Mon Mar 03 18:30:19 -0800 2008 3442053 19356 Ziv 2 3619429 Agree that the food can be hit and miss at Ragtime, but sometimes have great live music. I caught a band there recently called One Ton Won Ton that really rocked the house. But I digress, food-wise in I like Sakana in Courthouse; Taqueria el Poblano and Oriental Gourmet in the Harrison-Lee strip mall; Layalina in Ballston (though that gets expensive because we order so many mezze); Listranis (but we usually get it delivered) and Jetty's in Upper Georgetown for weekend lunches on a picnic bench. Tue Apr 22 12:34:23 -0700 2008 3442053 182126 beanthere 3 3622351 We really need to get out to Layalina's. I've seen it mentioned several times on this board. Re. ragtime: In addition to the Tuesday night raw bar, we learned that they also do half-price apps all night on Wednesday night. Half-price bar apps. and $2.50 microbrews are a fantastic deal. We were shocked at how inexpensive the bill was when it arrived. Again, the food is nothing to go out of one's way for, but a perfectly acceptable neighborhood bar and a better option than some of the places in that same neighborhood (Summers, Four Courts, etc.). Wed Apr 23 10:03:29 -0700 2008 3619429 118013 takajin 1 3443353 In Bethesda - Visions (scallops are great!), Zero and Chicken on the Run Moby Dick's has good kebabs Thu Feb 28 08:07:53 -0800 2008 3440884 168540 katiesir 2 3443611 Does anyone know if Moby Dick's is a chain? I've seen it in No VA, too. Great lists, btw, everyone! It'll be handy when I'm in different neighborhoods and want a quick bite to eat (happens far too often and I'm always at a loss). Thu Feb 28 09:05:35 -0800 2008 3443353 39874 chowser 3 3443679 I heard once that Moby Dick is the name of a famous kebab place in Tehran, so these places are going for that "taste of home" approach. Thu Feb 28 09:20:31 -0800 2008 3443611 12829 Bob W 4 3633286 The explanation I heard about the name is much more prosaic. When the first place was under construction -- I believe it was the Bethesda location -- the owners were too poor to afford a new sign. A fish place named Moby Dick had been the former occupants of the space so the Kebab folks simply painted the words "House of Kebab" onto the existing sign. By the time the Moby folks could afford a new sign, the bewildering name was indelibly associated with the place. Sun Apr 27 04:33:13 -0700 2008 3443679 61567 Indy 67 5 3633337 Here's the link to the article and the paragraph that matters. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=792027 Yes, Jahanshah did eventually tell me the story behind the restaurant's name. In the shah's time, one of the biggest kebab joints in Tehran, right near the American Embassy, was called Moby Dick, apparently because the owner just really liked the book. So for Iranians, the name Moby Dick is a little in-joke. Sun Apr 27 05:42:49 -0700 2008 3633286 11368 Dennis S 3 3443702 It is a chain, but a small one. They have multiple locations in the greater DC area. I love this place, but I know somepeople who don't. They need to open one in Baltimore! http://www.mobysonline.com/ Thu Feb 28 09:25:09 -0800 2008 3443611 143498 enginerd 3 3443760 Local chain, yes. And Bob W is correct from what I recall as well. Thu Feb 28 09:35:38 -0800 2008 3443611 11368 Dennis S 4 3444189 I just noticed a new one in Kingstowne today. I'll have to try it out. Thu Feb 28 11:31:10 -0800 2008 3443760 39874 chowser 1 3443660 For lunch (McPherson Square) - Juice Joint, California Grille, Cafe Asia (though we're going to stop now because we've had two really bad experiences), Italian store on weekends/if I'm off work for some reason For dinner (I'm in Courthouse, boyfriend in Falls Church): Guajillo, Crisp and Juicy/El Pollo Rico, Four Sisters, Hong Kong Palace, Piratz Tavern, Sweetwater Tavern, Il Radiccio (always when parents are in town), El Paso Cafe, Irish Channel Pub if we're going to a hockey game. But we try to mix it up as much as possible. We constantly attempt to go to Old Hickory Grille but half the time we go it closes early. For happy hour: Post Pub, Mio, Chef Geoff's (though not as much as I used to). Thu Feb 28 09:16:07 -0800 2008 3440884 117968 bylinemjf 2 3444161 Moby Dick - the ULTIMATE in cheap eat dining! Amazing chicken kabob and rice at a very cheap price twelve48- or something like that? A Thai place on Wisconsin Ave near Tenley. Good cheap Thai. 2Amy's - we're addicted. Amazing thin Neopolitan pizza. Yosaku - good quality sushi at a good price (for when we don't want to spend an arm and leg and Sushi Ko). Breadline - wonderful sandwiches for a downtown lunch Teaism - very nice bento boxes for lunch. Armands - for when we want thick crust pizza. Also a good all you can eat lunch bar deal during the day (great in winter!) Bistro Du Coin - for french onion soup and french fries. Lebanese Taverna - the market in Arlington or take on on Rockville pike. Great takeout chicken. Zorba's - nice solid greek or mede.food. It's all order and sit (no waitstaff) - so it's a good cheap eat. Pollo Saborro (sp) in Adams Morgan area. Looks especially good now that Pollo Rico burned down! Thu Feb 28 11:21:45 -0800 2008 3443660 139101 beauxgoris 3 3444805 Temari in Rockville Hollywood East for Dim Sum Royal Mile in Wheaton for comfort/pub food Sushi Taro Zorba's Mannequin Pis Woomi Spices in Cleveland Park Ruan Thai Max's Kosher Cafe for fallafel and schwarma Thu Feb 28 14:06:15 -0800 2008 3444161 66404 foodslut 4 3632709 Ditto most of your picks Beauxgoris but I would add Nava Thai Pho An Sergio's Place Azucar/Samantha's Sat Apr 26 18:31:52 -0700 2008 3444805 144174 Super Salad 3 3635121 I forgot: Booeymonger. I've eaten there forever - nice grilled sandwiches that you won't find anywhere else. They also always have a great early dinner deal - perfect for those nights when you're on your way home and just too beat to deal with takeout or restaurants. Sun Apr 27 20:03:27 -0700 2008 3444161 139101 beauxgoris 4 3635144 Yeah, Booeymongers was the best back in the day, does anyone remember the American Cafe in Georgetown on M Street, they had the best sandwich called the "New Orleans Jazz", all I remember was that it had grilled asparagus, ham, melted cheese on a toasted bun, it was soo good! Sun Apr 27 20:14:17 -0700 2008 3635121 184073 susabella 5 3635149 Ooops, sorry American Cafe was on Wisconsin,close to M Street. Sun Apr 27 20:16:06 -0700 2008 3635144 184073 susabella 6 3639318 susabella, i remember it clearly. i can still see the layout. it was a quintessentially '80s restaurant. it had good food, didn't it? and didn't they have another location in bethesda. later on? but my best memories there are au pied de cochon and the affiliated aux fruits de mer next door. food, political intrigue, a scene. i wish it were back, so i could venture back into g-town more often. there was also an excellent place for late night gyros on m street, near where fattoush is now. the best gyros. anyplace in g-town still do GOOD gyros? these days mr. alka and i go to raaga indian resto on rte 7, near columbia pike for lunch buffet and for dinner (fantastic tandoori lamb chops and boti kabob, chicken reshmi, aachari chicken), ravi kabob for take-out, or ghin na ree for thai lunch special, or thai square (when i can find parking), or pie-tanza for pizza, and oriental gourmet. three of those are in the harrison street shopping center. oh, and linda's cafe on lee hwy, between glebe and george mason for a good, cheap, diner breakfast. Tue Apr 29 07:23:12 -0700 2008 3635149 105717 alkapal 7 3639544 Alkapal--You and I seem to eat in many of the same places. My family and I love Raaga, particularly the tandoori lamb chops and the chicken tiki masala. We live within easy walking distance of Pie-tanza, where we eat weekly, and Oriental Gourmet, where we eat less often. We also love the sandwiches at the Lebanese Market and Tarbouch (decent gyro), both on Lee Highway. I am glad to hear that Linda's Cafe is decent. I'll have to give it a try. Tue Apr 29 08:37:37 -0700 2008 3639318 17071 cabster 7 3641884 yes, alkapal, they had another location but I think it was in Chevy Chase on the corner of Wisconsin and....well, across from Mazza Gallery. All your restaurants sound sooo goood, I'll have to remember them the next time i'm in Virginia. Oh, and I do remember that late nite gryos place, it was the first time I ever had one! Tue Apr 29 20:13:40 -0700 2008 3639318 184073 susabella 8 3642826 susabella, were you at georgetown u, also? and cabster, we need chowhound logo lapel pins, don't we? like the elks, or the lions, we'll be the hounds! get on it, chow! a great conversation starter -- and fun way to meet other hounds, putting a face to a screen name and avatar! i'd love to run into another poster in a resto! but maybe not this particular one: http://stwallskull.com/blog/images/700_ucvm_21_vigilanthound_small.jpg ;-) the origins? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-61QQrkD_1A not too flattering as a mascot!!! hmmm, maybe i need to rethink this..... Wed Apr 30 08:13:26 -0700 2008 3641884 105717 alkapal 9 5144090 Just saw this message (a year and a half late). Alkapal, do you still eat at these places at Lee-Harrison? I live in the townhouses right next to that shopping strip. Fri Oct 30 16:40:41 -0700 2009 3642826 17071 cabster 10 5145071 hong kong palace and x.o. taste near seven corners have supplanted oriental gourmet. ghin na rhee is still on my great lunch deal rotation. soup, small spring roll, iced tea and big plate of drunken noodles (or several other entrees) all for $6.45. Yeah! it's run by a nice family, and their dinner is good, too. but because the lunch deal is so good, that is when i go. anthony's in falls church is where we go for pizza nowadays -- ask for extra crispy crust. don't forget to make sure they write it down, because if they don't "get it right" the pizza just can't be "fixed" to make it extra crispy. (also, leaving off peppers helps keep the crust crispy). ~~~~~~ (a good haircutter is roza at hair cuttery, btw). harris teeter's butcher is really nice and helpful -- in fact their whole meat department is nice. Sat Oct 31 09:34:02 -0700 2009 5144090 105717 alkapal 11 5154761 Thanks for the tips. For some reason, we still have not made it to ghin na rhee, even though we can easily walk there. I used to go to Anthony's in FC years ago when I worked in FC. Now we just walk over to Pie-tanza in the Lee-Harrison strip--always get the pizza "well done." Wed Nov 04 07:47:33 -0800 2009 5145071 17071 cabster 12 5154780 oriental gourmet has good quality food -- but i guess we've been exploring more regional chinese. i'd bet they'd fix what one would describe as authentic regional cuisine if one knew how to request it. their ingredients have always been fresh. i love their firecracker crispy shrimp and their szechuan crispy shredded beef (or is it called "szechuan shredded beef proper"?). someone on yelp says it's like a typical taiwanese resto -- and also like a&j's in annandale. i don't know. ~~~~ edit: but, sadly, nowhere i know of around here serves "the rungus of old people's head" http://www.engrish.com/2009/11/fresh-rungus-here/ Wed Nov 04 07:51:27 -0800 2009 5154761 105717 alkapal 3 3638731 My favorite place used to be Suhi Ko until I ate at Hooked in Sterling. I lived in Japan for about 2 years and haven't found anything close to the quality since i discovered this little gem while out in the burbs. Mon Apr 28 21:35:47 -0700 2008 3444161 187892 Gina82 1 3446879 While @ work - 1791 DC Cafe - High Noon Cafe - 5 Guys While @ home - Thai-Tanic - Lali Bella - Ben's Chili Bowl Fri Feb 29 07:58:25 -0800 2008 3440884 123581 WestIndianArchie 1 3448068 Rosemary's Thyme Bistro (Clifton) Artie's China Star On the Border (for margaritas and Carnitas) Anita's Woo's Garden Argia's 4 P's Paya Thai Konami Arigato (on 29) Esposito's Fri Feb 29 15:08:40 -0800 2008 3440884 12667 Meg 1 3448103 From over here on the Eastern Shore of MD my favorite is Snappy's in Denton Very reasonable prices, good atmosphere and great food always! And of course no smoking now, so I can breath there! Fri Feb 29 15:32:19 -0800 2008 3440884 170671 CrabBratwurst 1 3448255 In Baltimore: Dissy Issie's, reasonable beer and food- entree's can get pricey for everyday but there are a lot of good comforts. My Fav's: Blackened Tuna over a salad w/ blue cheese crumbles or on a kaiser roll, Veggie Quesidilla, Tuna Club on 12 grain, brussel sprouts!, steamed shrimp plus a pitcher of Stella to share. My Husband's fav's: The Burger, The Meatloaf, Chicken Dumpling Soup, Chicken Salad Club on Wheat toast. It is our home away from home. If not there then we are likely at Rocket to Venus: Whimpies, beet salad, brussel sprouts, sezchuan noodles Fri Feb 29 16:58:22 -0800 2008 3440884 156863 poached 2 3456582 omg I miss that place. best burgers ever. Mon Mar 03 16:47:45 -0800 2008 3448255 51422 Jeserf 1 3448992 Normally we only go out once a week to a high end place and cook at home the rest of the time BUT i do love Pho ahn hong i think it's called, in the Springfield Plaza and i usually get that for lunch on the weekends. Sometimes i hit the salad bar at Whole Foods after work if i don't want to cook. And Chicken Out has good rotisserie chicken and some healthy sides for about $9 a person. On the rare occasions that i eat out for lunch during the week, i like Pick a Pita and Au Bon Pain in the Fashion Center in PC. Sat Mar 01 04:46:20 -0800 2008 3440884 129959 DCDOLL 1 3449125 Lunch during work (Crystal City): Neramitra Thai and Urban Thai (if not those I usually do one of the many chains, like Chipotle or Au Bon Pain) Dinner (live in Alexandria): Overwood. Really, its the only place we do regularly for dinners. Reasonable prices, awesome food, good location. Sat Mar 01 06:45:33 -0800 2008 3440884 97325 MDoodle 1 3455908 live in Ashburn: Foster's grille monthly- i need my burger fix Cafe Rumi weekly- excellent coffee and european stuyle pastries that are too decadent to describe Cafe Opera- I'm no a fan of Asian food but my son and huisband are, so we go there 1-2 times a month. Not Your Average Joes- about monthly- their bloddy marys are excellent and the menu so diverse- we can all eat happy no matter what we're each in the mood for. Mon Mar 03 13:47:23 -0800 2008 3440884 169154 Aphioni 1 3456625 I love pizza and a caesar salad from Faccia Luna in Clarendon Mon Mar 03 17:01:07 -0800 2008 3440884 85488 smdeneau 1 3558311 Breakfast: Sunrise Deli (really cheap, good eggs/bagels) Lunch: Greek Deli (EVERYTHING!) Naan and Beyond (samosas, lamb biryani) CF Folks (chicken salad platter) Dinner (live in Chinatown): Full Kee (vegetables/cantonese style shrimp dumpling soup) Chinatown Express (noodle soup) Matchbox (mini-burgers and pizza) Hank's Oyster Bar Thu Apr 03 13:29:15 -0700 2008 3440884 163862 epicuriousgal 1 3558716 Walking 5 Guys Red Hot and Blue (Laurel Tavern may join the list, I haven't tried them since it changed hands) Driving Dutch Country Farmers Market on 29/198 in Burtonsville (but moving to just around the corner at 197/198) Roy's Place when we're at my parents, even if nobody else likes it. I can't help going there - I've got a sandwich named after me. Thu Apr 03 14:47:52 -0700 2008 3440884 163508 nbs2 1 3560237 Guess I'll add my two cents. Barnsider Diner most Sunday mornings for breakfast. Yeah, I'm fancy. Mediterranean Bakery (on Pickett) for some manoush. A&J-Annandale on the weekend for some Chinese breakfast. Or, if it's a bit later, anything from the regular menu. Pho Hot usually for some banh mi bo kho. But, I have to say that my one, true regular haunt I've established in my short time in DC is Gamasot in Springfield. I think I'm there once a week at least to get my sulleungtang fix. Fri Apr 04 04:27:57 -0700 2008 3440884 141240 TheMatt 2 3577172 I'm always looking for good places in Springfield. I've just looked it up--the one near the Ba Le Bakery near the old Hechinger's? What else have you tried besides the sulleungtang, any other recommendations there? Thanks! A&J's is a favorite of mine, too. Wed Apr 09 10:16:02 -0700 2008 3560237 39874 chowser 3 3581853 Gamasot is the one on Hechinger Dr, but there's (sadly) no longer a Ba Le in that plaza. (Also sadly, Pho Thang Long has also left that plaza, and its replacement isn't very good.) The SLT is their specialty--I think "Gamasot" is actually the word for the pot that seolleong-tang is made in--but they also do a good bibim bap and a nice mandoo gui. Thu Apr 10 12:58:32 -0700 2008 3577172 18943 sweth 1 3562325 We seem to end up at busboys and poets on weeknights as a default. Fri Apr 04 13:34:36 -0700 2008 3440884 129603 keithdcil 1 3563305 great idea for a thread.hmmmm. pho 75 once a week. moby dick once every 2 weeks. Fri Apr 04 19:11:09 -0700 2008 3440884 180087 Pauletta 1 3576242 Chicken on the Run in Bethesda for lunch - great rotisserie chicken Wed Apr 09 06:24:12 -0700 2008 3440884 168540 katiesir 1 3576460 Given our odd eating hours (usually 11pm after the closing of our restaurant, here is our go to list: Yechon for BBQ Irene's 3 on Georgia for Pupusas con todos and good tacos and incredible sopa de res Bob's Shabu Shabu Hollywood East on the Blvd Full Key Wheaton Old Ebbitt for Oyster Happy Hour with Joe at the Oyster bar itself. A pretty regular Tuesday happening. Lunch stops include: On the way into the restaurant... Max's for schwarma & felafel Woomi for AYCE lunch buffet When I'm coming back from Restaurant Depot or on the way to the Signature... IL Mee for AYCE bbq buffet (I do the sushi and the BBQ and almost none of the cooked food) Thai Square Dean, owner of Dino Wed Apr 09 07:31:41 -0700 2008 3440884 59959 deangold 2 3619128 Add Pollo Sabroso-The Country Chicken on Grandview in the Wheaton Triangle area. Great rotisserie chicken and the yucca and Casamientos are both really good. They ahve the Bolivian pastries with beef stew which are heavy, juicy, messy and fun. The Carne Asada and Chorizo are both good grub, and come together on a combo plate with industrial tomato filled pico di gallo. The tortillas are heavy and dry and suggest that Pupusas may not be great. Beers are varied South American brands. The place is dirt cheap and a real working man's hangout. Service is fast and well meaning if a little lacking in the English department. Love it! Going to try their Cevice and some more of the Bolivian specials, and the Lechon Asado advertized as Saturday & Sunday only. Lound music. Or should I say LOUD MUSIC! Tue Apr 22 11:28:32 -0700 2008 3576460 59959 deangold 3 3840036 Bolivian pastries with beef stew? Do you mean saltenas? I am looking for a good place with Bolivian food in the area, as my mom is Bolivian.... Fri Jul 04 19:25:26 -0700 2008 3619128 29344 kallisti 4 3866942 Kallisti, try Tutto Bene in Ballston but only during lunch on weekends. Their saltenas are yummy and so was the chicarron I had last time. Very authentic and decent prices for how much food you get! Mon Jul 14 08:58:32 -0700 2008 3840036 203322 elaineathon 2 5154388 A year and a half later, here is my current list... Annandale area: Honey Pig BBQ & Chul Pan, a veritable temple to pork belly Odgadgib for soups mainly, & killer seafood pancake Il Mee - still good for sushi and even better for BBQ. The fresh beef is best (fatty slices of deckel) Wheaton/North Silver Spring: New Kam Fong- excelent roast meats, cooked dishes & soups. Kabob n Kahari Ruan Thai back on the rotation and better than ever Irenes - Avoid Friday and Saturday nights when the loudness of the music can be detected with a Richter machine. Asia Foods- steam table Thai in the back of this tiny supermarket, best around 11:30 am when everything is fresh. CHEAP! Max's - same shopping center as above Rockville etc Sichuan Pavilion A&J Vit Goel Lighthouse Tofu but not as often as I should! Cleveland Park Byblos Vace Bladensberg Tacos La Placita for the best tacos I have found in DC and MD. La Sirenita for cevice (tho filed with krab) La Fondita for the Lamb Soup Other's Old Ebbett for half price Oysters only New Big Wong Chinatown for seafood Wed Nov 04 05:05:45 -0800 2009 3576460 59959 deangold 3 5154391 I love Max's falafel plate. When asked the difference btwn it and the half or whole I was told "More food". Wed Nov 04 05:09:00 -0800 2009 5154388 11368 Dennis S 4 5154622 I find the difference to be semi comatose vs comatose! But in a good way!!! Wed Nov 04 06:55:10 -0800 2009 5154391 59959 deangold 1 3576567 - Saveur India (in Bethesda on Wisconsin by the Trader Joe's): amazing samosas and curries. - Quarry House Tavern (in Silver Spring): half-price burgers on Monday, am especially fond of the black n' bleu. - Mandalay (also in Silver Spring): only been once, but return trips are inevitable. - Lebanese Taverna (any location): kabob sampler platter. Wed Apr 09 08:02:16 -0700 2008 3440884 124894 nosestuckinbook 1 3577534 Capitol Hill/Eastern Market: Bread and Chocolate (for brunch), La Lomita Dos (on Independence, NOT the one uptown), and that little pupuseria (what's it called?) on the corner past the market. Mount Vernon Square: Rinconcito, Old Dominion (sushi and a sports bar, together at last!) Downtown: Nooshi Noodles, Julia's Empanadas, Mama Ayesha's Rosslyn: Santa Fe Cafe (not haute cuisine by any stretch, but good and good service). Cafe Asia is off my list. I don't feel like I should have to convince my waiter that I am his equal just so he'll refill my drink! Wed Apr 09 11:35:03 -0700 2008 3440884 177505 Loves2Cook 1 3577956 Work: Java Green Juice Joint Au Bon Pain - I love their soup! Home: Open City Diner Lebanese Taverna take out Vace (I'm lucky enough to live 2 blocks from Vace) Spices Ivy's Place (Thai in Cleveland Park next to the fire station on Conn. The peanut sauce is unbelievable) 2 Amys Cactus Cantina So's Your Mom (in Adams Morgan on Colombia next to Bank of America) Mr. Chen's in Woodley Park - really great Chinese! Wed Apr 09 13:01:24 -0700 2008 3440884 175751 dcveggiemom 1 3581931 I don't think I have any real "regular" places anymore (a lot more dining at home these days), but when I used to live at the south end of Old Town Alexandria, Southside 815 was my go-to place when I was too tired to eat at home or walk further than a block. Apparently I was too tired to eat at home or walk far with some regularity; even though I'm not the sort who orders the same thing every time I go somewhere, after a while the waitstaff at Southside had seen me often enough that could relatively accurately predict what I was going to order before I had even figured out for myself exactly what I was in the mood for on a given day. It now occurs to me that it's been months since I've been there. I may have to go grab a Dixie Chicken Sandwich sometime soon... Thu Apr 10 13:13:55 -0700 2008 3440884 18943 sweth 2 3581948 Southside 815 is another of my splurges, man I love that place, it is the closest thing I can find to getting Southern food like at home. Now if they would only make homemade coconut cream pie... then I would be home. Thu Apr 10 13:18:42 -0700 2008 3581931 92426 ktmoomau 2 3596666 I just checked this out and it looks like a great place. http://www.southside815.com/home.asp How have I never heard of this place? I'm so glad I started this thread--I've learned about so many new places I'd never heard of before. Thanks! Tue Apr 15 11:37:05 -0700 2008 3581931 39874 chowser 3 3598546 Another little gem in that area that you might not have heard of is the Old Town Deli at King & Washington--a great little hole-in-the-wall greek deli; their "Sampler Salad" in particular is very nice (although you're pretty much guaranteed to have the smell of the rich garlicky oil dressing clinging to you for a while afterwards). That's another place that I need to return to... Tue Apr 15 20:51:34 -0700 2008 3596666 18943 sweth 4 3619285 I need a simple place with ligher options for Friday and this sounds perfect. Thanks! Tue Apr 22 11:58:41 -0700 2008 3598546 39874 chowser 1 3581990 work when I don't brown bag it: au bon for soup Juice Joint for everything Will sometimes trek to Breadline. Home: mei wah take out. addictive, have had to curb said addiction. Spices. So good. Love the rainbow salad. 2 Amys/Cactus but avoiding weekends before 8pm. When I make the trip, Wegmans roast chicken. Other than that, I rarely eat out anymore. Thu Apr 10 13:29:16 -0700 2008 3440884 51422 Jeserf 1 3595409 Lunch during the week: Phillips Cafe Sunspot Cafe Taqueria Nacionale Au Bon Pain Sometimes I'll get a hotdog from one of the street vendors. After work/happy hour: Capitol City Brewing Company (decent appetizers and half price draughts) Johnny's Half Shell, for half price oysters Franklin's Hard Times Cafe (decent wings and half price beers) I really need to check out the Old Ebbit Grill's oyster happy hour one of these days after work. Other places: Three Brothers, Greenbelt. Usually on Sunday afternoons, for beer and pizza. The surly bartender often gives me a discount of forgets to put a beer on my tab. They also have decent oysters and steamed shrimp. Marathon Deli Plato's Diner Little Giant Faidley's (I like eating at their raw bar after my band plays Lexington Market) Pho 88 Pho VN One Ledo's (the original one, near UMD) There's probably more, but that's all I can think of now. Tue Apr 15 06:44:37 -0700 2008 3440884 89996 4X4 2 3595494 The Old Ebbitt/Clydes Happy Hour "Afternoon Delight" is a really good deal. I saw it on their website and went with some of my girlfriends and it was great. The portions for the happy hour specials are huge, the shrimp cocktail shrimp were very large, we were happy. Tue Apr 15 07:07:41 -0700 2008 3595409 92426 ktmoomau 3 3595562 ^^What is the afternoon delight? Tue Apr 15 07:28:47 -0700 2008 3595494 139101 beauxgoris 4 3595593 Well I tried to link it but the link isn't opening right on their website: Here is the oyster happy hour which includes the whole raw bar: http://www.clydes.com/main/Whats_Happening_Pop.cfm?Section=Oyster_Happy_Hour It should be here under the Afternoon Delight (it is their happy hour, but it tends to start really early and they call it Afternoon Delight), but isn't working. I think most of the time it is like $5 for: burger and fires, crab artichoke dip?, and a bunch of other stuff I wish the link would open. Here is the link in case it starts working: http://www.clydes.com/main/Whats_Happening.cfm?Section=Main Tue Apr 15 07:37:12 -0700 2008 3595562 92426 ktmoomau 5 3596481 ^^Oh thank you! That IS a deal! I love their bleu cheese burger too. Tue Apr 15 10:55:32 -0700 2008 3595593 139101 beauxgoris 1 3595497 i'm likin' this focus on good deals!!!! Tue Apr 15 07:09:08 -0700 2008 3440884 105717 alkapal 1 3618420 At work (Downtown Falls Church): Lebanese Taverna, The Beach Shack, Pilin Thai,. I need to frequent Lebanese Butcher, Bubba's, and The Hickory Grille more. My office is moving to Tysons (Spring Hill Rd) and I will be sad to leave all the lunch choices. Tue Apr 22 08:39:40 -0700 2008 3440884 123972 qdpye 2 3903574 I second Bubba's Bar-B-Q, 7810 Lee Highway in Falls Church, VA 22042. Tel 703/560-8570. I have lunch there whenever I'm in the area. The specials are always great. BBQ Pork is excellent. Sat Jul 26 10:20:14 -0700 2008 3618420 35741 rweller 1 3620229 At work in Rockville/Bethesda: - Mediterranean House of Kabob on Rockville Pk (make their own pita -- get it with the hummus; friendly staff) - Tara Thai - Panera on S. Jefferson (been to others, but this one's better) - Popeye's (I know, I know, but when I'm running late...) - Chipotle (as above, but their steak salad is great) - Mamma Lucia for pizza when I'm feeling particularly self-indulgent At work in Alexandria (King St): - Asian Bistro - Bumblefish - Cafe Salsa (service can be slow, and they seem reluctant to handle takeout, but the food's very nice) - Also stopped in just recently at the new bakery place there at King and Washington across from Bumblefish -- don't remember the name, but it was quite good... took a while to get the sandwich from the kitchen, but tasty anyway. At play in Dupont Circle... a group of us pick a place once a week after church... here is our list of "regulars:" - Banana Leaves - Thai Chef - Timberlake's - La Frontera Cantina - Sette (good pizza, a bit upscale) - Cafe Odeon - Anna Maria's - Alero Tue Apr 22 15:59:32 -0700 2008 3440884 128894 chinkleDC 1 3620509 Hi there. I'm in Montgomery County so most of my favorites are along the Pike or in Silver Spring/Wheaton. Pho 95 and India Grill at Ritchie Plaza on Rville Pike--stop by for gelato at Sam's (if you have room!) Yuan Fu Vegetarian--Rville Pike and Wooton Pkwy Hollywood East in Wheaton Silver Fountain in Aspen Hill Thai Derm in downtown Silver Spring (across the street from Mandalay)--got sick of waiting for a table at Mandalay and finding out that they are out of special Thursday chicken.... For comfort food: Florida Avenue Grill near Howard University and Parkway Deli off East-West Highway at Grubb Road Happy Eating. Deb Tue Apr 22 17:27:52 -0700 2008 3440884 135344 DCDeb 1 3624033 I live in Dupont/Adams Morgan so I care about price and proximity and is something I don't usually make at home 1) Mama Ayesha's is reasonably priced and has a nice atmosphere on calvert before the Duke Ellington Bridge 2) Etete has the best ethiopian food in D.C. on 9th and U 3) Thaiphoon has good drinks and a fun atmosphere Wed Apr 23 16:58:55 -0700 2008 3440884 138253 arose 2 3630658 Agree about Thaiphoon, however we've never had decent service there, and the tables are packed in so tightly it's impossible to get up and go to the bathroom without disturbing 3 other parties. We prefer Thai Chef across the street. Fri Apr 25 17:18:29 -0700 2008 3624033 128894 chinkleDC 1 3632777 I live in Rockville, and my regular places are Black Market Bistro, for their cornmeal crusted oyster appetizer, it's better than Blacks in Bethesda (sesame fried oysters), I also love Black Market's antipasto, their salads, soups and the turkey panini at lunch. Addies, love the mussels and just about everything else, love the back outside dining area. Benjarong for their crispy duck, Yekta for their excellent kabob koobideh, kashk e badamjan, mast. Black's in Bethesda for their bread basket, coffee service, fried calamari, mussels and burgers.Mandalay in Silver Spring for the catfish with tamarind. Sat Apr 26 19:06:00 -0700 2008 3440884 184073 susabella 1 3634084 Lunch.. -Woomi in Wheaton -Samantha's (SS) -Ruan Thai (Wheaton) -Pho 75 (Rockville) -La Bamba (SS) -Ghar-e-Kabab (SS--wonderful buffet!) -Mandalay (SS) -Bombay Bistro (Rockville) -Bobby's Crabcakes (Rockville) -El Tapatio (Gaithersburg) -Chick-Fil-A (anywhere I can find one. Best chicken sandwich...ever!) Dinner -Dino (DC)--I'm addicted to the wild boar pasta! -Passage to India--still the best, IMO. -Mia's (Bethesda)--maybe not quite 2Amy's, but it's very good and much closer to home. -American Flatbread, when we have time to go out there. -Ruan Thai -Samantha's (SS) Sun Apr 27 12:27:55 -0700 2008 3440884 187406 JeffCraddock 2 3634862 Thanks for remembering so many other places that I just love: Passage to India, I agree, it's the best. Mia's, you're right, very close to 2Amy's but easier to get a table and closer to home. Bombay Bistro, nice and cozy, good food Bobby's crabcakes, wonderful I must have gone on a bad day to Ruan Thai. Took a friend, was so looking forward to great food and was a bit dissapointed, will have to give it another chance. Have to get to Dino's, heard so much about it and follow his threads here. Sun Apr 27 17:59:33 -0700 2008 3634084 184073 susabella 1 3638720 Hooked, in Sterling, VA. Always very fresh seafood and the sushi is probably the best in the DC area. Mon Apr 28 21:30:03 -0700 2008 3440884 187892 Gina82 1 3638740 Whoops, forgot to attach the link! Mon Apr 28 21:42:19 -0700 2008 3440884 187892 Gina82 1 3840974 Moby Dick House Of Kebob (DELICIOUS kebobs/pita/rice/hummos) Several locations in MD/DC/VA Chicken On The Run for Peruvian chicken & mashed potatos(Bethesda) Matchbox for mini burgers & apple salad(DC) The Burger Joint- All burgers/fries are great! (Bethesda) Chipolte & Popeye's for fast food Sat Jul 05 15:05:04 -0700 2008 3440884 204182 chicken kabob 1 3840976 ...And Victor's (Bethesda) for gyros! Sat Jul 05 15:06:36 -0700 2008 3440884 204182 chicken kabob 1 3867641 Quick near home (River@Western): Moby Dick, Booeymonger, Hungry Tiger, City Lights of China, Meiwah, Vace, Haandi (buffet only) Nicer near home: Mia's Pizza, Jaleo Bethesda (Penn Quarter one is better) Levante's, Olazzo. Silver Spring: Mandalay, Addis Ababa, Quarry House. Arlington: Guajillo, Ray's, Faccia Luna, Bebo, Minerva (again, buffet) Dairy Godmother for frozen custard, Taqueria Poblano. Special occasions: Zaytinya, Zola, Komi, Farah Olivia. Mon Jul 14 11:58:42 -0700 2008 3440884 84726 mrsammich 1 3867820 Hong Kong Palace - we always get the Chengdu Spicy Cold Noodles. Recently, the fried chicken with spicy tangy potatoes and the garlic flavor fried flounder have been repeat favorites. Chutzpah for Reubens and occasionally the Koufax. China Star for Beef Stew in Hot Pot, Crystal Shrimp, and Salt and Pepper Eggplant. Of course, in the summer, we've been grilling at home a lot more, to the extent that a friend calls it "The Backyard Grille". Mon Jul 14 12:45:43 -0700 2008 3440884 12786 FoodieGrrl 2 3904510 I've read so many people rave about the Salt and Pepper Eggplant from China Star but I found it really greasy. Did I get a bad dish or is that how it is? I can't imagine any way to deep fry eggplant and not have it absorb grease. Sat Jul 26 18:33:37 -0700 2008 3867820 39874 chowser 3 3906854 You know, there have been a couple of times I've gotten it when it's been greasier than others. One of those times, it really was a turn-off. But when it's done right there, which is the majority of the time, it is really, really addictive. I would give it another chance. Sun Jul 27 20:51:12 -0700 2008 3904510 12786 FoodieGrrl 1 3872392 Hard Times Cafe - always get a footlong with cinncinnati Giuseppi's pizza in Kentlands - cheese pizza and antipasto salad Mi Rancho - Germantown - everything is good Tue Jul 15 19:52:28 -0700 2008 3440884 205869 jillbcooks 1 3874846 lately it's been Cafe Rumi. whether i want a European pastry or omelet for breakfast, or a roast beef and brie or fresh chicken salad sandwich at lunch, OR authentic Italian Gelato for dessert, I find mywself here at least once a week. $4 to $8 is what i spend depending on whether or not I add a perfectly blended coffee drink or smoothie. It's in Ashburn, on Waxpool... www.caferumi.biz can't say enough good things about it! Wed Jul 16 14:11:29 -0700 2008 3440884 169154 Aphioni 2 3881320 Breakfast - Eggspectations (Silver Spring MD or Rockville MD) or Original Pancake House (Falls Church, VA or Rockville, MD). The Chesapeake omellete is amazing at Eggspectations. Both are higher priced breakfasts...$12-18/entree Coastal Flats (Tysons/Fairfax Corner) - best crab cakes (I'm a MD girl all the way - trust me!) the shrimp & grits is really good too. I love all the salads $12-20/entree Sweetwater Tavern (Merrifield/Tysons/Sterling) - any of the entree salads are fabulous. Banana Pudding is to die for. so is the chocolate waffle $12-20/entree La Sandia (Tysons Corner) - new mexican/tequila bar restaurant - chips & salsa is amazing. Chicken mole is fantastic. tequila tasting was fun! La Flor de la Canela (Rockville Town Square) is a FABULOUS Peruvian restaurant - get the stuff yucca, the lentil stew is GREAT! yucca fries are devine. Pho 75 (multiple locations) Chipotle & Panera are my "go to "fast food" " locations Fri Jul 18 12:55:13 -0700 2008 3874846 203400 sarawithanh 1 3904457 Thai Regent - $$ Annie Steakhouse - $ Baja Fresh - $ Heritage India - $$ Hanks Oyster Bar - $$$ Marvelous Market - $ Pete's Apizza - $ Sat Jul 26 18:07:27 -0700 2008 3440884 203703 arugulafilesdc 1 5150551 I'm a poor grad-student foodie (who has no issues about driving for food) mondays at Capital Alehouse in Fredericksburg - Dollar Burger Night! American Flatbread in Ashburn - everything about the place is perfect. Bombay Cafe ( 11213-E Lee Hwy. Fairfax ) - $5dollar all-day indian buffet = WINx2000 Volt in Frederick - Express Lunch pick3-for14 Zaytinya Mon Nov 02 16:39:37 -0800 2009 3440884 340588 Crocken 2 5150715 There is an American Flatbread in N. Arlington now. (clarendon area) Mon Nov 02 17:39:46 -0800 2009 5150551 10156 Steve 3 5152754 Steve, have you been to the new American Flatbread in Arlington? Wondering how the food is--the prices seem on the high side. Tue Nov 03 12:45:28 -0800 2009 5150715 17071 cabster 4 5153124 I liked the revolution flatbread. The one with virginia ham and apples is good, but not as good as Liberty Tavern's version. It's a decent size pie with good toppings. Wasn't crazy about the organic brand of sodas served, but I will get beer or wine next time. Tue Nov 03 14:24:17 -0800 2009 5152754 92426 ktmoomau 5 5154357 OK, good to know. Thanks. Wed Nov 04 04:45:51 -0800 2009 5153124 17071 cabster 4 5183113 there new virginia sausage pizza is my favorite pizza ever. their beer selection is sublime. the prices are high, but you're also paying to keep virginia farmers farming. thats worth 4-5 dollars in my opinion. Sun Nov 15 09:39:29 -0800 2009 5152754 340588 Crocken 1 5184147 Pho14 on Park Road in Columbia Heights (grilled shrimp on vermicelli) The Heights (incredible happy hour everyday 4-7--ginger calamari, burgers) Nam Viet in Cleveland Park Cafe Deluxe (fab steak frites) Commonwealth (grassfed burgers to die for) Marvin (their ribs and chicken with waffles will change your life) Sticky Fingers (ok, not a "restaurant" per se, but I go there at least a couple times a month for their Little Devils) Bardeo/Ardeo (excellent fish, small plates) Sun Nov 15 17:50:07 -0800 2009 3440884 60594 foodiejourno 1 5184957 looking up american flatbread in arlington, i noticed this google map lists a "chinatown" in arlington -- on wilson between courthouse and clarendon! is that the name of a restaurant? http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&ei=jVwBS4GVFsymlAeE542JCw&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&ved=0CAgQBSgA&q=american+flatbread+arlington&spell=1 Mon Nov 16 06:11:32 -0800 2009 3440884 105717 alkapal 1 5186214 this is just a reply to topic of restaurants you frequent. If I really have a craving for chinese, probably the best I've had is House of Chong in Glen Burnie. They definitely give you more than enough and for your meal and the next day or you can share 1 order with 1 or more other people. It is not fake chinese but the real thing. Everything is good there, people come from miles around to get their food. If I want italian, I go to the Olive Tree or Romanos italian grill in anapolis and for a great sandwich, I go to Chaps in Baltimore, MD. Mon Nov 16 12:59:53 -0800 2009 3440884 1118095 thefish53 1 5203822 I am at Sardi's in Beltsville nearly once a week. You can't go wrong with Pollo Ever - a deboned half chicken with Peruvian spices. Mmmm with a side of yucca. Price is good - under $10. It's my 'too tired to cook' place. Supreme laziness - they deliver! Mon Nov 23 17:32:06 -0800 2009 3440884 1126795 AngloAmerican