Washington DC

The pastries here look divine and it was a hard decision on what to choose. I wanted one or two of everything, with some items being difficult to find elsewhere. I finally settled on two croiss...

Hi, I'm trying to replicate a great sandwich that I used to get at a Natural Foods store in Towson. It was on Susquehanna Av, behind the Courthouse. They had a sandwich bar as well as other things...

Much has been written about the $32 pizza at Happy Gyro on donrockwell.com. I am careful about which advice I follow on that board, but I have had some memorable successes. So I decided I could n...

Took the suggestion of Bob B. and visited La Union market on Lee Hwy. (about 2 blocks east of Pastries by Randolph). Very nice folks who care about what they serve. Yes, they have very nice tamal...

by chefkate 6 years ago

Looking for Saba (reduced grape must - similar to balsamic vinegar but sweeter and more syrupy) in Northern Virginia, preferably Loudoun or near McLean/Tyson's. Tried the online route, but everyth...

This month I have been trying a lot of new Thai spots and getting appetizers or soups for carryout. Thai Select at 1713 Wilson Blvd in Arlington was my first stop this month, I got a rather good La...

Being a child of the 80's(35 now) and growing up in Arbutus, I remember eating out at a lot of great places growing up. We would travel all over Maryland for a good meal and sometimes meet up with ...

by alkapal 6 months ago

Missing a special dish the previous chef -- Ramesh -- of Raaga Indian, Falls Church, made for me. Does anyone know where he may have gone in the area to be a chef? (He was there maybe eight years...

My first time to the new development at the Navy Yard. Lots of restaurants to choose from and a nice area to walk around with a boardwalk and some interesting architectural features. Many pretty ...

I loved Fio's in the Woodner! Tried to go once a week and for birthdays, social events, etc. My understanding was he, his wife and sister moved back to Erie, PA. I'm not aware of them opening ...

Momo House, a Nepalese place on an alley between Maple Ave and Church St, has an interesting array of snacks aside from the regular menu of momo, kabobs, and curries. But be careful, the spicy is ...

I loved that place - anyone know if the owners/chef ended up somewhere else?

by Melanie Wong 7 months ago

On Thursday, June 11, please join with eaters across the country to support the black community. Order takeout or delivery from a Black-owned restaurant and post a photo on social media. For ea...

I recently moved from Arlington to Springfield and thought I would provide some updated reviews of local spots we have tried since moving in a few weeks ago. Golden Hong Kong Chinese---located n...

Open all of eight months, Sweetpea is a tiny spot on Georgia Ave. with some slim counters and stools for eat-in. Worth the cramped conditions. I got the smothered chicken (ordered white meat) w...

by MikeR 9 months ago

I was disappointed last week to find that Hong Kong Palace, that had been open for carry-out and delivery, had decided to close entirely. Not sure if that means they'll re-open after the apocalypse...

by tcamp 8 months ago

Early on, I went to the Dupont FM when the the VA markets were closed. Now VA markets are "open" but you need to preorder your items. For me, that is no fun. Half of the pleasure of cooking for me ...