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Casual Friday: The Deli, Herndon
The Mad Italian, in all its meaty glory. (Photo by Alice Levitt) If The Deli in Herndon were to fall victim to a Pompeii-like disaster, freezing its contents in time, future anthropologists would think...
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The sultry flavors of Albi in DC’s Navy Yard taste like love on a plate
COVID-19 Closure: Please note, this review was written pre-coronavirus closure. As of press time, Albi’s dining room remained closed per DC government orders. The restaurant is offering takeout and...
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Meaty Monday: Odd BBQ
Barbecue beef rice plate, $15 (Photo by Alice Levitt) I’m fresh from almost half a decade of writing about food in Texas. I’ve eaten a lot of barbecue. It’s a culinary tradition that can breed an...
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Through its sustainable practices, Blend 111 offers a balanced experience
Blend 111’s menu includes sustainable scallops with sauteed corn and chimichurri. (Photo by Rey Lopez) COVID-19 Closure: Please note, this review was written pre-coronavirus closures. As of press time,...
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Alice’s Latest Obsession: Banh Cuon Thang Long
Banh uot thit nuong, $9.95 (Photo by Alice Levitt) Eden Center. What can I say? After my first visit, a month after arriving in Northern Virginia, it is my new happy place. It’s where I can find...
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Casual Friday: Tipicos Gloria
Giant pupusa, $4.49 (Photo by Alice Levitt) What’s better than a pupusa? How about more pupusa? At Tipicos Gloria in Herndon, “more” is a virtue at practically every level. The menu seems unlimited:...
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Meatless Monday: Agni
Everyone and their mother has spent the pandemic baking sourdough. Even celebrities are getting in on the action. But folks might be getting mired in too Western of a mindset. Once they’ve perfected...
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Alice’s Latest Obsession: Inca Social
One of my favorite places in the world where I’ve eaten is Peru. From the fine gastronomy of places like Central and Maido to pollo a la brasa shacks, it’s almost impossible to get a bad meal in Lima....
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Alice’s Latest Obsession: Nam-Viet Restaurant
When a friend tells you about a great Vietnamese restaurant, it’s probably because there’s an exceptionally flavorful pho or spring rolls bursting with ground pork. Chances are, you’ve never heard,...
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Ingle Korean Steakhouse Offers Premium Meats and Sides Galore
For years, I’ve talked, half-facetiously, about my dream restaurant that specializes in the ribs of every animal imaginable. It makes some sense — this cut is among the most versatile on any beast....
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