Unique décor, relaxing music, and friendly service are part and parcel to the dining experience at Present, a Vietnamese restaurant right down Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church.
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Chef Lukis Cooking Wtih ‘Wildfire’
There was a time when Falls Church resident Steven Lukis spent his nights scraping plates and washing dishes. Today, however, he’s filling them with some of the finest cuisine the area has to offer as the Executive Chef of Wildfire Steak, Chop and Seafood restaurant in Tysons Corner.
Restaurant Spotlight: Michel Richard’s Central
Since opening the renowned Citronelle on M Street, Chef Michel Richard has piled up awards like “Titanic” at the Oscars. The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington named him Chef of the Year in 2002. AAA has given the restaurant four diamonds every year since 2001. Last year, Washingtonian named it […]
Restaurant Spotlight: Matsutake Sushi & Steak
Matsutake Sushi & Steak may just be Arlington’s golden-ticket addition to their block of night-on-the-town restaurant options.
Jody’s Jam of The Week
I Love Bacon Cooking Class, December 15, Noon – 3 p.m., TasteDC.com Headquarters
Restaurant Spotlight: Bebo Trattoria da Roberto Donna
Upon entering this Italian eatery, I smell it – the unmistakable aroma of mozzarella cheese bubbling with heat in a nearby oven. As a displaced Italian girl, I thought no one could compare to my little Italian grandmother’s cooking. Chef Roberto Donna and Chef da Cuisine Amy Brandwein, came remarkably […]
Dining Trends That Keep Us Well Fed
We love tapas, sliders and sitting around a table sharing food with family and friends. In Northern Virginia, our palates lean toward the smoky and spicy and what better way to cool the heat than with a flight of wines or a sampler of beers.
Our Man in Arlington
Warning! Your Man in Arlington is about to slip into his movie critic mode. I usually try to spare my readers from one of my entertainment obsessions (movies) since my very early youth. But occasionally something so great comes along that I must share it.
A G-Rated Film Fit For a Gastronome
“Ratatouille,” the new animated movie in which Remy the rat becomes a chef with the help of his friend Linguini, has everyone talking about the dish that won the critic’s heart.
Restaurant Spotlight: Mie N Yu
Upon walking down M Street in Georgetown, one may completely miss the oriental gem that is Mie N Yu. But in fact, this silk road-themed restaurant and bar has proven to be a staple among locals. Mie N Yu prides itself on its delicious Asian-fusion cuisine, its eclectic décor that […]
