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Coastal Flats 1961 Chain Bridge Rd Mclean VA, 22102 (703) 356-1440 Not one (as you probably already know) to regularly visit chain restaurants, Coastal Flats proved to be a last minute choice while waiting for a movie this past weekend.  Before we requested a table, we notified the hostess that we were waiting for the [...]

Koi Koi Sushi 450 W Broad St Falls Church, VA (703) 237-0101 Koi Koi sushi is a needed addition to a neighborhood that is in the midst of a ‘revitalization’ though its mere presence does not carry it beyond mediocre territory.  While the area is certainly still in need of a great sushi place, patrons will find themselves [...]

Galae thai 215 Swamp Fox Rd Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 960-1606            Galae Thai is situated just outside of “olde towne” Alexandria near the Eisenhower metro station/movie theatre. This, in and of itself is both a bane and a boon.  One the one hand, for those reliant on metro, the restaurant is perfectly situation just a [...]

Shiki Sushi 671 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 2220 The other day while leaving the gym, I noticed some signage announcing the soft-launch of a new sushi restaurant in the mall. Given my love of sushi, I decided to check it out.  As luck would have it, they were holding a sushi tasting — for free.  A [...]

Restaurant Eve 110 South Pitt Street Alexandria, VA 22314  Phone: 703.706.0450 http://www.restauranteve.com Nestled one block off of King St. in the heart of Olde Towne Alexandria, Restaurant Eve once again proved why it remains at the top of my favorite restaurant “short list.”  Dining at Restaurant Eve is truly a complete sensory experience, with exquisite, yet [...]

La Bettola 558 23rd St S Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 486-9816 Few Northern Virginians frequent Pentagon City for its cheap eats, but tucked away just off the beaten path is a little strip of restaurants on 23rd street full of bars, Thai cuisine and Italian restaurants, including “La Bettola” (photo shown is of the restaurant [...]

901 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 527-0955 …the result is often delicious. Though I typically try to shy away from chain restaurants, once in a while someone manages to break the mold. I have consistently found my meals at PF Changs both enjoyable, and satisfying (from a cost perspective). Now, I know what [...]

827 Slaters Ln Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 224-5051 www.rusticorestaurant.com Situated just outside old towne Alexandria, VA Rustico is known for their fresh, seasonal menus and their incredible beer selection. This particular outing, I found myself drinking at lunch, and sharing food with my companions (two things that I assure you do not happen often)…and yes, [...]

Restaurant Eve 110 S Pitt St Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 706-0450 Last week I took my fiancé to Restaurant Eve, in Old Town Alexandria, to celebrate his 28th birthday. With the Chef and owner, Cathal Armstrong, being an Irish native, I was certain that Restaurant Eve would prove pleasing to my Irish fiancé’s pallet. Restaurant [...]

6 King St Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-0600 Although I have reviewed Mai Thai before, I am of the camp that if I frequent there often enough, I should take the time to review it again. Who knows? Perhaps this time around will dramatically alter my perception? Unfortunately for me, I suppose my title gave [...]