Spaceman Spiff Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Sort of a response to the Olive Garden thread. And perhaps a re-hash of the burger thread... Just damn good food. I guess this can be about recipes, but I'm more thinking of food that you can go out and get. Places to recommend and things to get on the menu, both in the DMV and other areas. I'm starting this thread because I had one of the best sandwiches I've ever had yesterday and I'm still thinking about it. I was in Philly (I know, I know...) and was at the Reading Terminal Market. If you haven't been, GO. Run. It's amazing. It's a giant indoor food market with anything/everything you can think of. There's smoking hot amish girls making donuts there. I **** you not. Anyway, I was sizing up options and almost went with a burger but this place named Beck's Cajun Cafe caught my eye. And what specifically caught my eye? A sandwich called the TrainWreck. Steak, andouille sausage, salami, cheese, onions and their homemade creole mayo. On the side I had fried mac n cheese balls with bacon. The sandwich was delicious, but a bit of a salt bomb. I definitely had to chug some water after but it was fantastic. http://www.beckscajuncafe.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samy316 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I have a couple of joints that I go to now that are non-chain. One place is in Falls Church off of Rt. 29 & Rt. 7 called Carribean Plate. It's a Jamacian/Carribean restaurant that just opened last year, and I love and have eaten most items on the menu. My favorite dish is the Jerk Wings w/Rice: My other favorite place to go to right now is also in Falls Church right by Bailey's Crossroads called Haifa Grill. It's a Middle Eastern/Palestinian restaurant with has a Hooka Bar upstairs. It has the best Shawarma in the area hands down. I always get the Beef Shawarma sandwich w/Fries: I gotta mention another hidden gem I found in NOVA a week ago called Two Bros Soul Food. Yes, we actually have a Soul Food restaurant in the area. It's located off Rt. 1 in Alexandria, and it's going to be in my rotation soon enough. Their menu is no joke, and their Crab Fries are to die for: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch1724 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm not a major fan of the chain joints (I don't detest them though), but I've always enjoyed the Jack Daniels Grill menu at TGI Friday's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I love the Corned Beef King truck--their sandwiches are amazing and their potato salad is by far the best of anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Döner Bistro in Leesburg http://www.doener-usa.com/location-leesburg.html The Don's Wood Fired Pizza in Sterling https://www.thedonspizza.com/ Smokin Willy's in Purcellville http://www.smokinwilly.com/index.php Market Burger in Purcellville http://www.marketburger.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch1724 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 This place is bringing back the coal industry! http://www.vitoscoalfiredpizza.com/menu.html Actually, they have an excellent margherita pizza. If you make your way to Pottsville, PA; this place is just outside of town. They have many other things on their menu, but only posted the first two pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Padrinos in Dumfries is the ultimate pizza/sub dive joint. And if you come down to RVA for training camp you gotta try Bandito's Burrito Lounge. It's about a mile and a half from the facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weganator Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Chupacabra is a good hole in the wall Mexican place right down the street from Ben's Chilli on H Street. MGM Roast Beef has good sandwiches and breakfast, but they are a bit overpriced (shocker in DC) and their hours aren't the most consistent because they close early when they run out food. Kind of a small local chain, but Sardi's is pretty solid food for a good price. If you want to get takeout food, East of the river, in SE DC / Temple Hills that actually has vegetables, its pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Went to Fleming's Steakhouse a few weeks ago, looks like there is one in Northern VA. Their bone in aged rib-eye with that Porcini mushroom rub and lobster tail was the best steak I've ever had. Ever. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it. We were with friends and my wife embarrasses easily so I was trying not to be obnoxious, but I moaned out lout with every bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Spaceman Spiff said: I was in Philly (I know, I know...) and was at the Reading Terminal Market. If you haven't been, GO. Run. It's amazing. It's a giant indoor food market with anything/everything you can think of. There's smoking hot amish girls making donuts there. I **** you not. That Market is amazeballs. A couple other spots (and by spots I mean bars ) I've found in Philly with great food are a place called The Wrap Shack which I believe is downtown in the financial district & my personal favorite, Wooly Mammoth on South Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks for your review of 2 Bros Soul Food, samy316! I live near there and have been waiting to try it out. I have been jonesing for some decent fried chicken and it supposed to be good. Might have to try this week, Social Security check dropped into my account this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Moved to Dallas-Fort Worth late last year. The food here is phenomenal. I'm currently making a business directory as a fundraiser for a non-profit and when I'm putting images up for the listings, especially when I'm hungry which is often, it blows my mind how many Restaurants there or with delicious looking food. I could get really, really fat down here if I had more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 My last year living in DC, I primarily ate out at two joints: Donburi in Adams Morgan: Japanese Fried Chicken in curry and rice. My other place was Oki Ramen in DuPont Circle: I always got the curry ramen. The broth is a lot like Thai Panang Curry. During the winter this place really hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Best sandwich place in NoVa is The Deli. http://www.thedeliva.com/ There is one in Sterling, one in Fairfax, and one in the Watergate downtown. Sandwiches are like $12, but they'll feed you for a full day. Best sandwich place downtown besides The Deli is Bub and Pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Tacobar In Gaithersburg and now Frederick. http://tacobarwashingtonian.com/our-menu/ By far the best tacos I've had on the east coast, particularly the Al Pastor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Best fajitas in NoVa are at El Paso in Arlington. https://www.elpasocafeva.com/dinner-menu When you go, you'll see pictures on the walls of presidents and other political bigshots. PRESIDENTS GO HERE FOR MEXICAN FOOD. From the outside, it looks like a ****hole, it is attached to a Popeyes and next to a dog-training facility. Go, bring a friend, and get a Macho Platter. It is a plate of fajitas fixins as big as a manhole cover, topped with a whole lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Danish Babyback Ribs at Houston's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Saturday, I ate at Minibar, one of two places in DC with 2 Michelin stars. It's like 20 courses, most of which are a bite or 3. They make food that looks like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, PleaseBlitz said: Saturday, I ate at Minibar, one of two places in DC with 2 Michelin stars. It's like 20 courses, most of which are a bite or 3. They make food that looks like this. So, what did you think? I've done like 6 courses for a fancy meal out here in the provinces, I wonder what a 20 course meal, at a Michelin 2 star would be like. Remotely worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, KAOSkins said: So, what did you think? I've done like 6 courses for a fancy meal out here in the provinces, I wonder what a 20 course meal, at a Michelin 2 star would be like. Remotely worth it? It was a great experience. The table is in the kitchen, so you watch them make the food, which is a lot of the fun. There is a lot of liquid nitrogen involved. Most things were plated with tweezers. One thing made smoke come out of my nose like a dragon. There was a tremendous amount of very good wine. It was a home run of a gift for my wife's birthday. It was also extraordinarily expensive. I'm glad I did it. I would not do it a second time (on my own dime). The French Laundry is happening in September Here are two more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, BatteredFanSyndrome said: Tacobar In Gaithersburg and now Frederick. http://tacobarwashingtonian.com/our-menu/ By far the best tacos I've had on the east coast, particularly the Al Pastor. Great food -- horrible setup in the place. So cramped and awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, TheDoyler23 said: Great food -- horrible setup in the place. So cramped and awkward. I've only been to the one in Gaithersburg once as I'm really never in that area. They just opened a location in Frederick and it's open and modern decorated, with the famous salsa and toppings bar. Same exact flavor and worth the drive to the other side of town . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thank you all for raising awareness to these places. I am going to try them out soon (especially that Jamaican restaurant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Man, just ate at Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico Steakhouse @ the Venetian in Vegas. Had the 100% Japanese Wagyu steak and added the Foie Gras butter. Not only is it the best steak I've ever tasted, it was the best meal I've had in my life. Good GOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Chew is balling out! Find a Nobu and get a couple ozs. of the Wagyu Tataki...trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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