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CURRENT LIST:-

  • Yona by Mike Isabella
  • ✔ Momofuku - City Center
  • ✔ RPM Italian
  • Convivial - chic French-American bistro, Chef Cedric Maupillier, Shaw
  • ✔ Un Je Ne Sais Quoi - Bakery in Dupont Circle
  • ✔ Slipstream - Logan Circle, Avocado & Goat Cheese Mousse Toast
  • ✔ The Smith (opens in Fall 2016 in Penn Quarter)
  • Zaytinya - Greek, Turkish, Lebanese ($$$)
  • ✔ Vapiano - Italian ($$)
  • ✔ Brickside Food & Drink in Bethesda
  • Cesco Osteria & Co2 Lounge in Bethesda
  • The Kennedy Center (Roof Terrace Restaurant)
  • Farmers & Distillers - same team as Founding Farmers. Awesome doughnuts
  • Cafe Milano - in Georgetown ($$)
  • Flavio Restaurant - in Georgetown ($$)
  • El Centro - Mexican in Georgetown ($$)
  • ✔ Bluestone Lane
  • ✔ Old Ebbitt Grill
  • ✔ The Wydown Coffee Bar

**UPDATED LIST JANUARY 2019**

  • Oyamel - Jose Andres ($$)
  • IN GEORGETOWN :-
  • I-Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Pad Thai + Mango Sticky Rice
  • ✔ Estadio - 3.16.19
  • Bodega
  • Bangkok Joe
  • ✔ Boulangerie Christophe - for breakfast, gorgeous back patio
  • Filomena - Italian ($$$)
  • Il Canale - Italian ($$)
  • Al Tiramisu - George Clooney’s spot
  • America Eats Tavern - Jose Andres
  • ✔ Fig & Olive - 1/3/20
  • Rose's Luxury - SE
  • Convivial
  • Brasserie Beck - Belgian ($$$)
  • Tail Up Goat
  • Red Hen
  • Sfoglina
  • Positano Restorante
  • Estuary
  • Empress Lounge Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental)
  • Iron Gate - outdoor seating

HIGH END:-

COFFEESHOPS

  • Open City
  • Tryst
  • Dolcezza
  • Slipstream
  • The Wydown

FOR INDIAN

  • Rasika - Palak Chaat
  • Tandoori Nights - Butter Chicken
  • Curry Place
  • India Palace
  • Minerva
  • Himalayan Heritage (Adams Morgan)
  • Ghar-E-Kabab (Silver Spring)
  • Passage to India (Bethesda)
  • Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine (Bethesda)
  • Mango Grove (Columbia)
  • MemSahib

FOR A SWEET TREAT

  • Baked and Wired in Georgetown - 2.18.2012
  • Georgetown Cupcakes
  • Sprinkles
  • Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
  • The Brown Box Eatery - fresh, made to order doughnuts
  • Tout De Sweet Pastry Shop in Bethesda - amazing Macarons
  • Fancy Cakes by Leslie - almond cookies
  • Stella's Bakery in Rockville
  • Classic Bakery in Gaithersburg
  • Dolcezza gelato
  • Pitango gelato
  • Watergate Pastries
  • Firehook Bakery @ Dupont Circle
  • Marvelous Market @ Duport Circle
  • ✔ Bread & Chocolate
  • Praline-Bakery
  • Order Cookies from Alchemy By Carla Hall
  • Europe Bakeries in DC
  • Bakeshop in Arlington, VA Website
  • Patisserie Poupon

FOR BRUNCH

  • Open City @ Adams Morgan
  • The Smith - for the homefries!!!
  • Founding Farmers
  • Ted's Bulletin - 6/9/2012
  • Café Deluxe @ Downtown Bethesda
  • The Original Pancake House @ Rockville
  • Mosaic Cuisine & Cafe @ Rockville
  • Eggspectations @ Silver Spring
  • Crepes A-Go-Go @ Kentlands
  • Tryst - brunch all day, pastries, sammies, coffeehouse
  • Sequoia
  • 2011 Best Brunch Winners - Top 50 Restaurant List

FOR HAPPY HOUR

  • Agora
  • Sette
  • Boqueria
  • CoCo Sala
  • Ping Pong
  • Elephant & Castle
  • James Hoban's
  • Mate
  • Beacon Sky Bar
  • Mandu

FOR DRINKS/DC HOTSPOTS

  • The Hamilton
  • Bar Dupont (Dupont)
  • Circa (Dupont)
  • Ping Pong (Chinatown & Dupont)
  • Brick & Mortar (Penn Quarter)
  • Proof (Chinatown)
  • The Gibson (U Street)
  • POV Roof Terrace
  • Dram & Grain (Adams Morgan)
  • Jack Rose (Adams Morgan)
  • Jaleo (Penn Quarter)
  • Mate
  • The Speak
  • Barcode
  • Fig & Olive (City Center)
  • Penn Commons (Chinatown)
  • Tico
  • The Riggsby in the Carlyle Hotel
  • El Centro (Georgetown)

CASUAL:-

TANYA'S BEST OF... LIST

  • BEST MOJITOS - Rumba Cafe @ Adams Morgan
  • BEST FRIES - Goody's @ Clarendon
  • BEST HOME COOKED MEAL - Niralla Sweet @ Springfield, VA [Great spot for chaat or chole bhature and to buy mitthai ]
  • BEST CUPCAKES - Baked & Wired (a lot of cake, not too much frosting)
  • BEST HOME FOODS SPOT IN JACKSON HEIGHTS - Al Naimat Restaurant & Sweets @ 3703 74th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
  • BEST PLACE FOR MITTHAI IN JACKSON HEIGHTS - Maharaja Sweets @ 7310 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
  • BEST HAPPY HOUR FOOD DEALS - Agora @ Dupont Circle (They have great happy hour food specials)
  • BEST PLACE FOR THAI PANANG CURRY - Thai Place @ Foggy Bottom | Sabai Sabai Simply Thai in Germantown
  • BEST SUSHI - Yuraku in Germantown
  • BEST CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS - Au Bon Pain or PAUL
  • BEST ALMOND CROISSANTS - Eastern Market
  • BEST PLACE FOR MACARONS - The Sweet Lobby @ Eastern Market
  • BEST INDIAN BUFFET - India Palace @ Germantown
  • BEST INDIAN DINNER - Tandoori Nights @ Kentlands in Gaithersburg
  • BEST VADAA - Madras Palace @ Gaithersburg | Aiysha's mom
  • BEST FALAFEL SPOT - Amsterdam Falafelshop @ Adams Morgan
  • BEST BURGER - The Wellington @ The Burger Joint
  • BEST BEIGNETS - Founding Farmers
  • BEST PLACE TO GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY - Swedish Meatballs @ Ikea in College Park
  • BEST FROZEN COFFEE DRINK - Caramel Latte @ Panera (as opposed to Frapuccino @ Starbucks)
  • BEST BUTTER CROISSANTS - Costco
  • BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE - Rocky Road Bundt Cake from Shoppers
  • BEST CHOCOLATE BAR - Lindt Lindor Truffles Extra Dark 60% Cocoa Chocolate Shell with Smooth Filling
  • AFTERNOON TEA: Tea Rooms and Tea Stores in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
  • BEST TEA TIME? - Park Hyatt Tea Cellar @ Foggy Bottom [We think the British are on to something with the whole tea time concept, so raise your pinky at the Park Hyatt’s posh lounge. An expert is on hand if you have trouble deciding between the 50-plus teas from around the world.]
    • Peacock Alley Tea @ The Willard Hotel
    • TEA AT THE TIBER - at Ellicott City
  • BEST WAY TO SPEND A FREE AFTERNOON? - Strathmore Music Center @ Bethesda [Enjoy afternoon tea and a concert in the Shapiro Music Room at the Strathmore. The tea is blended by master tea blender John Harney of Connecticut and is served with traditional tea sandwiches and treats. Check the website for tea times and to make reservations.]
  • Greenhouse at the Jefferson Hotel Washington DC Open Table | The different Jefferson restaurants
  • SPA at the Jefferson
  • Napoleon Bistro & Lounge site
  • Raw Silk - "In this city of backroom deals, sometimes we all need to connect to something more authentic. Swap your trade embargos for the raw-silk trade, and follow the Silk Road to today’s deal. Pay $20 for $40 worth of Indian fare at Raw Silk, an Old Town Alexandria restaurant steeped in the simple power of a home-cooked meal. The owners grew up in Delhi and have imported traditional family recipes updated with a modern flair, from shrimp chaat and samosas to tandoori, curry, and a hearty vegetarian menu. Sop up perfectly seasoned sauces with parantha, roti, or naan; then end dinner on a sweet note with rice pudding, baklava, or gulab jamun (mini donuts with cardamom). Sip a glass of wine or try one (or more) of their specialty cocktails. Think of it as a kind of Washington diplomacy where you never lose."
    • 719 King Street |Alexandria, VA 22314 |703-706-5701
  • Ben's Chilli Bowl
  • Jumbo Slice Pizza

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  • ✔ BEST CHOCOLATE FIX IN THE CITY? - CoCo Sala @ Penn Quarter [Satisfy your sweet tooth the adult way and order the Prosecco and chocolate pairing at Co Co. Sala, the indulgent chocolate lounge and boutique in Penn Quarter. Bubbly not your thing? Try the Co Cojito, a chocolate-infused take on the classic mojito.]
  • ✔ BEST HOT CHOCOLATE IN AMERICA - ACKC 05.02.2011
  • ✔ BEST INDIAN BUFFET IN VA? - Kohinoor Dhaba [Fill up on chicken tikka masala and lamb curry at this budget-friendly, Punjabi-style buffet. If you opt instead for delivery or takeout, portions are still large enough to feed you for days.] 04.02.2011
  • BEST NEIGHBORHOOD INDIAN RESTAURANT? - Masala Art @ Tenleytown [Sometimes you want to have Indian food without making a big to-do. Enter Masala Art, an Indian eatery in Tenleytown that will cure your cravings for tandoori, chaat, and subcontinental spice. Masala Art has a cozy dining room, but it also offers delivery if you live nearby.]
  • BEST DIM SUM BY THE METRO? - China Garden [Stop off at Rossyln station for some tasty dim sum or a Cantonese-style sit-down meal. The pork and pineapple dumplings are both worth grabbing, but the fun is in the variety of dishes, so make sure to try something new.]
  • BEST DRUNKEN NOODLES? - Thai Tanic Restaurant @ Logan Circle [If you're a fiend for flavor and you savor spice, then you must try the drunken noodles at Thai Tanic in Logan Circle. You can order it mild, medium, or hot, but we suggest you keep a glass of something cold nearby.]
  • BEST DUMPLING HAPPY HOUR? - Mandu @ Dupont Circle [When work is out you're just a bundle of stress. Better unwind with a bundle of spicy goodness at Mandu (with locations in Dupont Circle and Chinatown). This Korean hot spot sports a fantastic dumpling happy hour (4 to 7 p.m.), with drinks and its famous shrimp, beef, pork, and veggie dumplings served at a discount.]
  • ✔ BEST PLACE FOR MOLE? - Mixtec [The measure of a true Mexican restaurant is whether or not it has mole sauce on the menu. Mixtec, an affordable Adams Morgan institution, has enchiladas con mole, tortas (traditional Mexican sandwiches), and more to satisfy your cravings for authentic south-of-the-border eats.] 06.10.2011
  • ✔ BEST PLACE TO SPORT YOUR LEDERHOSEN? - Cafe Mozart @ Downtown [Café Mozart, where on Tuesday nights, accordionist Sylvia will serenade you with Bavarian polkas. If you’re lucky, she’ll do a little yodeling too, as you savor your stein of Paulaner and plate of Wienerschnitzel (with spatzle and potato pancakes to boot!)] - 12/22/2011
  • BEST PLACE FOR A MEATBALL SUB? - Taylor Gourmet @ H Street Corridor [Housed in a former barber shop, two Philly natives set up shop with one goal: Provide Washingtonians with a serious deli. Several locations later, the original Taylor Gourmet outpost on H Street serves up sandwiches and salads galore, including a fantastic spicy meatball sub.]
  • BEST CRAB CAKE? - BlackSalt Fish Market and Restaurant @ Georgetown [Stellar seafood is anything but hard to find in the region, so it takes a real standout to please our palate. Look no further than this Palisades fish market. The crab cakes are classic, served with your choice of cocktail sauce, chipotle remoulade, or tartare sauce.]
  • BEST SOUP AND SANDWICH? - Devon & Blakely @ Downtown [Washingtonians hit the lunchtime jackpot when this NYC import came to town. Up the ante in your afternoons with a visit to the eatery Zagat describes as "the epitome of a good soup and sandwich operation" with "salads that will make you graze like a cow." We recommend the Harvest Mushroom Bisque with the Black Forest ham sandwich.]
  • ✔ BEST SHAWARMA IN THE DISTRICT? - Shawarma Spot @ Adams Morgan [You don’t have to find your passport to get great shawarma, just head over to the Shawarma Spot in Adams Morgan for some tasty Middle Eastern eats. They're also open late on the weekends -- pita bread is scientifically proven to soak up some of that beer in your tummy.]
  • ✔ BEST PIZZA IN THE CITY - 2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria @ Glover Park [As a certified server of D.O.C. Neapolitan pizza, 2 Amys is without a doubt one of the best places for a pie in the city.] 05.02.2011
  • BEST PIZZA IN THE CITY? - Comet Ping Pong @ Cleveland Park [Dear Matchbox, We love you, but the last time we plopped down in a booth, our sausage and sundried tomato pizza was drizzled with enough balsamic vinegar to render it utterly gross. This has never happened to us at Comet Ping Pong, where paper-thin, crispy crust reigns supreme and the toppings are mouth-wateringly delicious. Sincerely, LivingSocial]
  • BEST WOOD-FIRED PIZZA? - Matchbox @ Chinatown [Slice up your life with pie and beer at this pizzeria with locations in Chinatown and Capitol Hill. Start things off with mini-burgers and a martini, then try the Q Special (grilled marinated chicken, portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, tomato sauce, and mozzarella) or the Fire and Smoke (roasted red peppers, Spanish onions, chipotle pepper tomato sauce, garlic puree, smoked gouda, and fresh basil) if you can handle lots of spice.]
  • BEST PLACE FOR NEAPOLITAN PIZZA? - Red Rocks Firebrick Pizzeria @ Columbia Heights [Settle into a table at this Columbia Heights pizzeria, where the pizzas are served piping hot and the microbrews ice cold. Start with a salad before sinking your teeth into a pizze rosse or pizze bianche.]
  • ✔ BEST NEW YORK-STYLE SLICE? - Flippin' Pizza @ Dupont Circle [There’s a lot of hype about New York-style pizza, and these guys are as close as you can get to Brooklyn without having to wade through a sea of hipsters. They even have a pizza called the Brooklyn, which isn’t on speaking terms with their other pizza, the Bronx, but they’re working on it.] 05.02.2011
  • RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND FOOD TRUCK
  • ✔ BEST DC FARMER'S MARKET FIND? - Eastern Market [Our vote: With spring comes the reopening of many of the city's farmer's markets, but we still find the year-round Eastern Market to be our favorite for the fresh pastas and sauces sold in the South Hall. We recommend the lobster and crawfish ravioli with squid ink paired with the vodka sauce, or the hand-rolled spinach fettuccini with alfredo.]
  • ALSO UNION MARKET
  • BEST FINDS AT EASTERN MARKET - Peaches | Jewelry | Indian Embroidered Tunics | Almond Croissants
  • ✔ LANCASTER COUNTY DUTCH MARKET - Germantown, MD
  • OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET
  • BEST PLACE TO GET BACK TO NATURE? - National Arboretum Get away from it all (think lush landscapes and winding paths) without leaving the city at the National Arboretum. Explore the more than 400 acres by bike, car, tram, or on foot.
  • BEST OASIS IN THE CITY? - Botanic Gardens @ Capitol Hill [No matter if you have the winter doldrums or need to escape the heat of summer, the US Botanic Gardens on the National Mall is the perfect escape. Rarely frequented by tourists, who bypass the gardens on the way to the Capitol building or Air and Space Museum, the Botanic Gardens are the perfect oasis in which to gather your thoughts, warm your soul, and learn about the gorgeous vegetation that surrounds us.]
  • SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN IN DICKERSON
  • BEST PLACE FOR A VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER? - The Comus Inn in Dickerson [The Comus Inn has possibly the best view you can get while dining. It overlooks Sugarloaf Mountain and is the perfect place to take your sweetheart out for a romantic dinner. They will be offering a special menu over Valentine's Day weekend for dinner as well as for Sunday brunch.]
  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) National Historical Park
  • GREAT FALLS OVERLOOK
  • ✔ BEST GELATO? - Dolcezza @ Bethesda [Oh gelato, why so awesome? This grownup hybrid of ice cream and sorbet is where it's at this summer (and every summer), and we love the way Dolcezza's wares remind us of that trip to Italy so long ago. Go for the Amargo Valhrona chocolate if you crave a rich spin on an old fave, or try the lemon ricotta cardamom or lime cilantro for a little extra spice. Look for them at your farmer's market or local eatery, and you'll never look at Ben&Jerry's the same way again. Bellisimo!] 04.02.2011
  • BEST PIE - Delicious Pie @ H Street Corridor [Sweet, savory, or whatever kind you like best, you'll find it at Dangerously Delicious Pie. Head to this H Street shop for whatever pie you're craving, be it a steak, mushroom, onion, and Gruyere pie or a lemon meringue.]
  • BEST FROMAGERIE? - Cowgirl Creamery @ Chinatown [For cheese in the District, it's Cowgirl Creamery or bust. These native Californians have graced DC cheese lovers with a delectable collection of organic, small production, and artisan cheeses from the US and overseas. Try the Cowgirl Creamery cheeses like Mt. Tam and Pierce Pt., or opt for our fave, the goat's milk Humboldt Fog.]

DUPONT CIRCLE SPOTS

  • Spanish Steps - 22nd & S
  • Agora 1527 17th St NW - 17th and Q
  • James Hoban's
  • The Mansion on O Street
  • Kababji
  • James Hoban's
  • Circa
  • The Burger Joint
  • Beacon Sky Bar / Beacon Bar and Grill - 1615 Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
  • Mandu
  • Flippin' Pizza
  • ACKC
  • Dolcezza

ADAMS MORGAN SPOTS

  • Open City
  • Tryst
  • Amsterdam Falafelshop
  • Mixtec
  • Jumbo Slice

GEORGETOWN

  • Maté
  • Bangkok Joe's
  • Bodega
  • Clyde's
  • J. Paul's
  • Georgetown Cupcakes
  • Baked and Wired

METRO CENTER SPOTS

  • District Taco
  • Migue's Magnificent Mini Donuts
  • Ceiba (churros)
  • Paul Bakery & Café - 801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
  • Eat at National Place

OTHER LOCATIONS

  • Ben's Chilli Bowl

SPECIFICALLY FOR FALL/ COLD WEATHER DAYS :-

  • Deep Dish Pizza
  • ✔ Swedish Meatballs from Ikea
  • ✔ BEST PHO - Pho 75 (Rockville)
  • ACKC for Hot Chocolate

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY:-

  • BEST PLACE FOR HIKING - Great Falls: Billy Goat Trail
  • BEST PLACE TO BUY BEAUTIFUL STATIONERY AND PENS? - Bertram's Inkwell @ Kensington [If you are a pen collector, love beautiful writing instruments, or simply looking for a great gift for someone who does, Bertram's Inkwell is a place worth visiting. They carry pens (including vintage fountain pens), paper, accessories, ink, and refills, and they also do vintage pen repairs.]
  • BEST PLACE TO LEARN HOW TO COOK LIKE A CHEF? - L'Academie de Cuisine @ Bethesda [Want to learn how to make that perfect pie pastry, how to decorate cakes, or simply discover a new cuisine? You don't need to switch careers and become a professional chef. L'Academie de Cuisine offers many recreational cooking classes (although if you are serious about a new career, they also have a professional school in Gaithersburg). Improve your knife skills, discover new techniques, learn about food and wine pairings, and much more here.]
  • BEST PLACE TO HONE YOUR WRITING SKILLS? - The Writer's Center @ Bethesda [Whether you want to try your hand at writing or simply attend a reading and meet new authors, The Writer's Center is for you. They offer a great community, writing workshops, master classes, book talks, open readings, and many more events and programs. Now you can get started on that novel you've been meaning to write for years!]
  • BEST PLACE TO TAKE A MUSIC CLASS? - The Academy of Fine Arts @ Gaithersburg [The Academy of Fine Arts, located in a slightly obscure area of Gaithersburg, offers a roster of music classes for both children and adults. Brush up on your piano skills or dust off that old guitar you've always wanted to play. ]
  • BEST PLACE FOR A SWIM? - Germantown Indoor Pool @ Germantown [It's 30 degrees and snowing outside. Why not bring a bit of summer into your life and go splash around in a warm pool? Germantown Indoor Pool offers a full facility with recreation, competition, leisure, and hydrotherapy pools, as well as a sauna.]
  • BEST WAY TO GET A FRESH FACE? - Beautyfirst @ Rockville [Uncover a new you with a revitalizing facial at Beautyfirst in Rockville. The beauty store and salon has an experienced, knowledgeable staff that will help you find the perfect products for your skin type.]
  • BEST PLACE FOR A FOOT MASSAGE? - Easy Balance Wellness Center and Spa @ Gaithersburg [Head to Easy Balance Wellness Center and Spa for a great foot massage/reflexology session to give your tired, dry feet some TLC. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. Remember: Massage also makes a great Valentine Day's gift!]
  • ✔ BEST PLACE TO CELEBRATE AUTUMN? - Butler's Orchard @ Germantown [It's no longer 100 degrees outside, leaves are turning lovely colors, and apples and pumpkins are definitely ready for picking. If you're jonesing for a cup of cider and a hay ride, it's time to visit Butler's Orchard. Every Saturday and Sunday in October (plus Columbus Day), it's Pumpkin Festival at the Orchard -- hay rides, pony rides, corn maze, live music, and more. Don't forget to visit the market to pick up fresh dairy products, pre-picked apples, and delectable fruit pies.]
  • Digital Photo Academy - Photography Workshops

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FOOD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY:-

  • BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD OUTSIDE OF THE CITY? - Shagga Coffee and Restaurant [You don't have to go to AdMo for great Ethiopian food. Shagga Coffee and Restaurant, an unassuming restaurant in Hyattsville, serves up a delicious array of meat and vegetarian dishes that will satisfy even a connoisseur.]
  • ✔ Best TACOS - Taco Bar (Washingtonian Express in Gaithersburg) 12/29/2010
  • BEST PLACE FOR CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES? - Little Bitts Shop
  • Cakes Plus - cake decorating store
  • BEST SPICE SHOP? - Penzeys Spices @ Rockville [You don't have to be a Top Chef to know that when it comes to food, it's all about the spices. Add a bit of flavor to your next meal with a visit to Penzeys Spices in Rockville, where you'll find gourmet goodies at grocery store prices.]
  • ✔ BEST PLACE FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN DELI ITEMS? - European Delight in Rockville [Tired of the same old deli counter offerings at your local supermarket? European Delight is a deli and bakery that offers a wide variety of Eastern European delicacies, with a great selection of meats, cheeses, pastries, cakes, and fresh-made bread.]
  • BEST PLACE TO BUY CROISSANTS? - Saint Michel Bakery @ Rockville [You don't have to get a ticket to Paris to get great croissants. Saint Michel Bakery offers traditional plain, chocolate, and chocolate almond croissants. Everything is absolutely delicious, and their chocolate croissants are heavenly. They also have baguettes, tarts, apple turnovers (with lots of filling!), and cannolis.]
  • ✔ BEST ASIAN BAKERY? - Bread Corner [If you're craving red bean mochi or bing, look no further than Rockville's Bread Corner. The Asian bakery sells all sorts of fresh baked buns, pastries, and flatbreads.] 12/30/2010
  • BEST BUBBLE TEA? - Jumbo Jumbo Bubble Tea [If you prefer your tea with tapioca pearls, then head over to Jumbo Jumbo Bubble Tea in Rockville. The storefront cafe serves bubble tea and Taiwanese street food snacks.]
  • ✔ BEST FRO-YO? - Caliyogurt [Frozen yogurt is definitely not just for summertime. Delivery mechanisms for fresh fruit and cookie bits are welcome year-round, and Caliyogurt's self-serve lets you load up on whatever tickles your taste buds.]
  • ✔ BEST PLACE FOR A WAFFLE SANDWICH?- Mosaic Cuisine & Cafe @ Rockville [If you love waffles, Mosaic Cuisine & Cafe is the place for you. Get a traditional Belgian waffle with strawberries, or try something new and daring, like one of their waffle sandwiches. Try an egg and bacon for breakfast, or pecan and grape chicken salad for dinner.]
  • BEST PLACE FOR DUMPLINGS? - China Bistro @ Rockville [If you're looking to try some truly authentic and yet original dumplings, head to China Bistro, a tiny hole-in-the-wall in Rockville. Pick from pork and veggie, shrimp and chive, fish, and even pumpkin dumplings. It's a great place to pick up a cheap, plentiful meal.]
  • Best place for DIM SUM - Oriental East Restaurant @ Silver Spring [Going out for dim sum with your friends or family is a great way to spend a free afternoon. Visit Oriental East to feast on a variety of delicious small dishes while sipping tea. Dim sum is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can choose from the carts loaded with dumplings, steamed buns, rolls, and many other delicacies.]
  • Best inexpensive LUNCH BUFFET? - Bombay Bistro @ Rockville [Bombay Bistro is a great place for a lunch buffet. For only $8.95 on weekdays you can sample a variety of delicious Indian dishes, including classics like saag paneer and tandoori chicken. If you're vegetarian, this is definitely a great place to go, with lots of vegetarian offerings both on the buffet table and the regular menu.]
  • Best place for PERSIAN food? - Yekta Kabobi [Head to Yekta Kabobi on Rockville Pike for some of the best Persian food we've had in the area. Choose from delicious beef, chicken, lamb, and even Cornish hen kabobs, plus other Persian dishes like ghormeh sabzi.]
  • ✔ Best place for GREEK food? - Athens Grill [Athens Grill in Gaithersburg is a great place to satisfy your cravings for souvlaki, gyros, tzatziki, and other delicious Greek dishes. Many of the items are made from family recipes, and all food is cooked over hardwood charcoal.]
  • Best place for CUBAN food? - Cuba de Ayer [Craving a taste of someplace warm and sunny this winter? Cuba de Ayer in Burtonsville serves delicious authentic Cuban dishes. Ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches, picadillo, lechon asado -- the menu is extensive. Have some tasty Cuban coffee with your meal and, of course, dessert!]
  • Best place for a SLICE OF NY-STYLE PIZZA? - The Corner Slice @ Bethesda [Craving that crispy NY-style crust, but can't make it to the Big Apple? Head to Bethesda and drop by The Corner Slice. With a group? Gather your friends and get the large 20'' pie.]
  • Best place for TAPAS? - Guardado's @ Bethesda [Going out for tapas is a great way to spend an evening chatting and hanging out with your friends or family. Guardado's has a wide selection of cold and hot snacks to share, from shrimp with chorizo to serrano ham with Manchego cheese.]
  • Best place for egg lovers? - Eggspectation @ Silver Spring [With a name like Eggspectation, it's not hard to guess what this restaurant serves. Whether you come by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can find some egg dish to your liking -- eggs any style, omelettes, frittatas, huevos rancheros, or egg salad sandwiches. If you don't feel like eggs, they also serve burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, meat, and chicken (which you can have before or after your eggs, or even together!).]
  • Best place for barbecue? - Urban Bar-B-Que @ Rockville [Outside grilling season is now over, but if you're still craving some charred meat, head to Urban BBQ. Start with wings or chili, then move on to pulled pork, chicken, brisket, sausage, or ribs. Get your meat with yummy sides like potato salad, coleslaw, fresh corn, or mac-n-cheese, and it'll be as if summer never left.]
  • Best place for a romantic dinner? - La Panetteria Ristorante @ Bethesda [La Panetteria Ristorante in Bethesda is a cozy, old-fashioned Italian restaurant with delicious menu offerings. Relax in their sunlit indoor atrium, enjoy homemade gnocchi or margerita pizza, sip a glass of chianti or prosecco, and feel as if you are sitting on a street in Rome.]
  • Best Neapolitan pizza pie? - Pacci's Pizzeria @ Silver Spring [Hailed by The Washington Post, Washington City Paper, and Bethesda Magazine, Pacci's Pizzeria is definitely the place to go if you're looking for pizza in Silver Spring. All pizzas are handcrafted using only the freshest ingredients and are cooked in a traditional wood-burning oven. Choices range from a simple Margherita (tomato, garlic, oregano, fresh basil) to ‘A Capriciosa (tomato, mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, ham, marinated artichokes, black olives, fresh basil).]
  • Best mezze? - Cava Mezze @ Rockville [Mezze is like Mediterranean or Middle Eastern tapas -- small dishes perfect for tasting and enjoying with a glass of wine. At Cava Mezze, all dishes are mezze-style, but large enough to share. Pair your selection with a glass of wine (or a martini!), and enjoy Cava's lovely relaxing atmosphere.]
  • Best Philly cheesesteak? - Jerry's Subs & Pizza [Philadelphia is not that far, but why spend time on the road and waste gas when you can just pop by Jerry's Subs & Pizza and get yourself the real deal right here in MoCo? Hot cheesy goodness topped with lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions -- get a large one and cover both lunch and dinner. If you're really hungry, get The Beast or The Fat Daddy. Like spicy? Get the Hot Shot or T-N-T. They have salads and chicken subs too, but really, you're there for the cheesesteak -- trust us.]

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MEMORY SPOTS

  • Yuraku sushi
  • Taco Bar
  • Ihop
  • Cheesecake Factory - honey vanilla latte
  • TGIF - ribs + doughnuts
  • Red Robin
  • Schmankerl Stube Bavarian Restaurant in Hagerstown
  • Lancaster County Dutch Market
  • Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe - Arlington VA
  • Niralla Sweets (Springfield, VA) - chaat, tandoori chicken, chole bature, kulfi, mithai
  • Open City
  • Amsterdam Falafelshop
may 12 2010 ∞
aug 20 2020 +
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