Sunday, June 17, 2007

Best Bites DC: Best Entrees, Apps, Drinks 2007

There's no lack of restaurant reviews covering the latest, greatest, cheapest and hippest DC region eats. But the missing piece in the wide-ranging best lists is that if you're the type who returns time after time to a restaurant to order the same phenomenal dish, the lists might miss. Here's my rock-solid list of best dishes and drinks in DC. No polls, no external validation. Trust my taste.

El Nopolito
Silver Spring, MD
El Nopolito Salad, salsa

Giffords Ice Cream
4 locations in DC and MD
Strawberry ice cream, hot fudge

Indebleu
Washington, DC
Pomegranate Mojito

Jaleo
Washington DC, Bethesda MD
Spinach & pine nuts, Apple & Manchego Salad

Lost Dog Cafe
Arlington, VA
Italian Pie Pizza

Matchbox
Washington, DC (MCI Center)
Sliders (forget the pizza)

Metro 29 Diner
Arlington, Va
Chicken Souvlaki

Moby Dicks
Multiple locations in DC area
Chicken Souvlaki Platter with rice

Mon Ami Gabi
Bethesda, MD
Steak Classique, Onion Soup, Banana Crepes

RAKU
Bethesda, MD
Portabello Mushroom and Asparagus Warm Salad

Rosa Mexicano
Washington, DC (MCI Center)
Guac appetizer

Spices
Washington Dc (Cleveland Park)
Ginger Salad, Tom Yum soup with noodles

Zengo
Washington, DC
Mango Mojito, Zengo Roll

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