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Marvin DC – a refreshing change of pace

2007 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 202.797.7171 www.marvindc.com  Marvin is located in the historic Shaw neighborhood of DC.  This vibrant and eclectic part of town is home to a plethora of dining options, both old and new a-like. A growing trend is Belgian style cafes, and Marvin is true to form. Combining a lounge, restaurant [...]

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Some food is meant to be shared (some is not)

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, [...]

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Pampered Pallet

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 [...]

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Sushi Taro: Long wait, delicious sushi

1503 17th Street, NW (17th & P street) Washington, DC 20036 (202) 462-8999 Not one who is usually keen on tremendously long wait times at restaurants, I couldn’t ignore my raving friends who regaled me with tales of the best sushi they had ever consumed. Wanting to partake of this raw fish utopia, I embarked [...]

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A & J Restaurant: Small space, HUGE flavor

4316 Markham St Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 813-8181 A&J Restaurant is a fantastic find tucked away in the midst of Annandale. Alas, the photo I took with my phone is somewhat sub-par. What I was attempting to showcase was the seven awards A&J has won from the Washington Post regarding being a “best bargain/value restaurant.” [...]

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Metro 29; gigantic portions = 2 for 1 meals

4711 Lee Hwy Arlington, VA 22207 I’m not quite sure why I’ve never written about Metro 29 before, as it is a place I’ve frequented more times than I can count. The appeal for me is what I consider to be some of the best breakfast food this side of the Mississippi, served in such [...]

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