People, Places and Happenings in Cuisine


CUISINE  -  EAST  -  WEST  -  NATIONAL

DC -

The Tako Grill is located at 7756 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, in the heart of Bethesda  (near Washington, DC).  The Tako Grill is a premier restaurant offering a delicious selection of traditional Japanese Cuisine.  Whether from the Sushi or Sake Bar, it's a great culinary experience.  Website: Tako Grill  Gallery: Tako Grill Images
Stanford Grill   Located at 8900 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045. At Stanford Grill, food is their passion. Every day, chefs handpick the freshest produce, and prepare chef-inspired dishes made to order in their open-air kitchen. Visit the Stanford Grill to enjoy the ambience, savor exceptional American cuisine and sample their array of red and white wines.  Website: Stanford Grill
Raku Asian Dining Sushi & Sake - Bethesda MD   The Pan-Asian moniker includes Korean, Japanese, Chinese and other Asian cuisines. I have always liked their sushi and Japanese Tokyo Dashi style noodle soups.  Website: Raku Asian Dining Sushi & Sake
Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar - located at 4907 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, is dedicated to the memory of Peter Finkhauser, Sr. who owned the Louisiana Express.   "The owners of Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar, Carlos Arana and Jose Blanco, are indebted to the former owner of Louisiana Express in many ways. Carlos was inspired and assisted by Peter to immigrate to the United States. After working for eight years with Peter, Carlos would still be serving all of his favorite customers at Louisiana Express, but for its closure. Jose worked for over twenty years as the Chef at Louisiana Express and was entrusted with the cherished recipes that are the core of the Louisiana tradition." Link: Website.
Ben's Chili Bowl - located at 1213 U ST, NW  Washington, DC 20009, On Aug. 22, 1958, Ben’s Chili Bowl was born. It was an exciting time on the U Street corridor, which was then known as "Black Broadway." Top performers could be found playing sets in clubs along the corridor, as well as eating and just "hanging out" at Ben’s. It was not uncommon to see such luminaries as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Martin Luther King Jr., Donny Hathaway, Roy Ayers or Bill Cosby at "The Bowl."   Link: Website.
Wing Hub - located at 4914 Cordell Ave  Bethesda, MD 20814, Wing Hub prepares "creative and tasty chicken recipes",. Offering a variety of fresh chicken sandwiches and wraps (grilled or fried), fresh homemade burgers and Signature Spuds “fries”. Enjoy their "Specialty Buffalo style chicken wings and tenders available in 13 different flavors (Mild BBQ, Racing BBQ, Cajun BBQ, Old School Buffalo, Red Hot Buffalo, Blazing BBQ, and the dreadful R&D “reckless and dangerous”)", just to name a few.   Link: Website.
HaKuBa Japanese Restaurant - Kentland MD.   Located at 706 Center Point Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 in the Kentlands Market Square. The Hakuba features a wide selection of seafood including Uni, baby octopus, mackerel, white tuna, flounder, tilapia, pale shrimp, dark tuna, salmon, yellowtail, squid and grilled eel. Sushi accounts for half HaKuBa’s business, while kitchen preparations like teriyaki, yakimono, tempura and nabemono make up the other half.  Website: HaKuBa Japanese Restaurant
Old Georgetown Grille   located at 7755 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-6125. 'Friendly and laid-back, the Old Georgetown Grille is a Bethesda institution. Come for the quick, cheap, tasty food; stay for the relaxed environment and excellent service. It's the perfect place for families.' 'The coffee is tasty and the eggs are delicious. Perfect for a casual morning meal.'  DowntownBethesda.com: Old Georgetown Grille
Creme Cafe Lounge is located at 1322 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009, a Southern-accented menu.  The comfort food here -- "pork and beans", their "Meat and Potatoes" is "nothing short of being the most amazing tasting braised beef shortrib", as well as their "shrimp and grits".  The Creme is a healthy dose of soul with a spin.  Live music can be heard on Friday nights from 6-8pm. Website: Creme Cafe Lounge
Z-Burger - located at both 2414 Wisconsin Avenue NW and 4321 Wisconsin Avenue, NW in DC.   Burgers, Hot Dogs, Cheesesteaks, You can "Invent Your Own Taste "All toppings are free!"  Fresh-cut Fries and Onion Rings and 75 flavors Shakes and Malts.  Website: Z-Burger
Tastee Diner - with locations in Silver Spring MD, Bethesda MD and Laurel MD.   The Tastee Diner opened in Silver Spring MD in 1935. The small Diner was so successful, that in 1946 the owner brought in a new and larger Dining cab. The Tastee Diners of Silver Spring, Laurel, and Bethesda remain open 24 hours a day and continue to serve the metro area some of its favorite Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Specials.   Write-up: BethesdaRookie.com and Website
Satsuma Japanese Restaurant located at 8003 Norfolk Ave Bethesda, MD 20814.  "Satsuma Restaurant, named for Japan's southwestern-most provinc, brings yakiniku to Bethesda for the first time.  Bethesda's Satsuma is two authentic Japanese restaurants in one.  The main entrance opens into a smart café-style dining room within one of those iconic curved Bethesda storefronts. The space is well suited to a quick meal of sushi or shared appetizers a la carte." - Gazette Dining Review ~ Brian Patterson
The Yosaku Japanese Restaurant located at 4712 Wisconsin Avenue NW. in Washington, D.C.  was established in 1982. Since then, it has been not just a community favorite but also a well-known establishment in the Washington, D.C. metro area. It has been regarded by many as an important Japanese fixture visited regularly by not only Sushi afficionados but also by folks from the Japanese community, including members of the Japanese Embassy.   Link: Website;
The Islander Caribbean Restaurant and Lounge located at 1201 U Street, N.W, Washington DC.  Celebrates 30 years of business, providing Authentic Caribbean Cuisine, indigenous to the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago . The Islander has been a major part of the U Street revitalization. Today The Islander brings you the “U” Street Jazz! Link: Website;
Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant - located at 4822 MacArthur Blvd., NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20007. "Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant, authentic Japanese cuisine, served in a warm atmosphere, providing quality and fresh food. We have not only wide variety of sushi and sashimi under our roof, but also Kamameshi Style-rice, meat, vegetables cooked together in Japanese traditional iron kettle~. Japanese food by the experienced Japanese chef, Mr. Abe." Link: Website.
Kefa Cafe is located in downtown Silver Spring, MD on Bonifant street near Georgia Avenue. It is described as a unique (family owned coffee shop) with a quaint, distinctive and quiet atmosphere. Write-ups: Takoma Voice, Silver Spring Voice and Silver Spring Penguin. Links: Space 7:10 BlogSpot and Kefa Cafe Video
EL Chalan is noted for being the first Peruvian restaurant in the D.C. metropolitan area. Peruvian food at it's best, El Chalan is still hard to beat. They serve the best lomo saltado I have ever tasted in a Peruvian restaurant..
Website: EL Chalan Peruvian Restaurant
Kaz Sushi Bistro,  Noteworthy dishes, Briny lobster with wasabi mayo; short ribs braised and then caramelized on the grill with ginger and soy; sizzling bite-size cubes of miso-glazed Kobe beef. 
Website:
Kaz Sushi Bistro
The Diner   Many years ago Hofberg's use to be the late night place to go for a meal. Long after it closed I continued to search for the late night spot with their atmosphere.  The Search is over.   It's The Diner on 18th Street in Adam's Morgan. Write-up: The Diner
Famous Luigi's Pizzeria opened in 1943, Luigi's is one of the oldest Italian Restaurants in DC.  Still serving from the same location, Luigi's serves authentic Italian food in an old-fashioned Trattoria-type atmosphere. It features fresh homemade pastas, veal, chicken and seafood dishes and the old standby, pizza.
Website:
Famous Luigi's Pizzeria

EAST - [Page Top]

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - &"Founder John Stage began Dinosaur Bar-B-Que with two partners as a mobile concession unit in 1983 with a 55-gallon drum cut in half. The idea was hatched at the the Harley Rendezvous, a massive motorcycle gathering near Albany, NY because they believed that bikers deserve a good plate of food. For five years the road was our home, doing motorcycle shows, fairs, and festivals throughout the Northeast. Burned out from life on the road, we settled in downtown Syracuse as a quick service lunch/dinner bar-b-que joint in 1988. In 1990 we tripled our size, adding a full bar, full service dining, and live music. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que opened its doors in Rochester, NY in 1998, Dinosaur Ba-B-Que Harlem followed in 2004 and we just opened our fourth location in Troy, NY on November 10th, 2010."   Website: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
Cabo Fish Taco Baja Seagrill, located at 3201 North Davidson Street,
Charlotte, NC 28205.  "Cabo Fish Taco is the combination of concepts from three completely different people, who share the same idea of what makes a restaurant great. Unlike most Baja styled restaurants, Cabo combines coastal Mexican cuisine with a unique healthy California feel. The food and atmosphere of Cabo is an impeccable infusion of very different styles."   Website: Cabo Fish Taco Baja Seagrill.
Ru San's Japanese restaurant
, located at 14126 Rivergate Pkwy,  Ste 400, in Charlotte, NC 28273.  The Ru San's in Charlotte is one of several which are based in Atlanta, Georgia.  The restaurant in Charlotte is the only exception.  It is located in the Dilworth neighborhood.  If you are a sushi fan, you will enjoy sampling Ru San's $1 sushi selection and their moderately priced specialty roll cuisine, .   Website: Ru San's Japanese Sushi and Cuisine.
Snappy Sushi, Located at 144 Newbury St, Boston, MA - "The clientele is mixed, from professional types on cell phones to students and the usual Newbury Street glitterati. The restaurant makes its name on good sushi prepared quickly--there's a full selection of traditional choices.  "Their rice is a daring brown, seating is communal, and "fancy rolls" are boundary pushers that borrow from other cuisines (ever see pineapple salsa or pesto in sushi?)."  They are unique and very cool.   Website: Snappy Sushi, and Article: boston.com.
Do Sushi Bar and Lounge located at 964 Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104.  "An intimate atmosphere and hip décor make Do (pronounced ‘Dough') a truly delightful dining experience and a great place for a date. The Tokyo-California style sushi bar offers amazing handcrafted rolls that are as dazzling to look at as they are good to eat. The restaurant also offers a good selection of non-sushi entrees and daily bento boxes." Link: Great Sushi Restaurants in Memphis, TN
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse, located in the NoDa section of Charlotte 514 E 36th St Charlotte, NC, 28205 is open Mon-Tue 7am-8pm; Wed-Thu 7am-10pm; Fri 7am-12am; Sat 8am-12am; Sun 9am-5pm. "One of the city's better coffeehouses and a great perch for people-watching. Open till midnight on weekends to accommodate the after-concert crowds, but also early enough to be a good hangover-busting option." ~ Wikitravel.org    Website: Smelly Cat Coffeehouse.
Musashi Japanese Restaurant, located in Hanaford Plaza [Suite 115] on Johnston Rd in Charlotte, NC is open for lunch and dinner six days a week (closed on Sunday). They are noted for serving authentic traditional Japanese dishes.  The Musashi Japanese Restaurant has received good reviews for their Bento box lunch specials, which they periodically change to offer a delicious and interesting variety of food.   Website: Musashi Japanese Restaurant.
Sushi 101, located at #1730 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209-2234. The best thing about Sushi 101 is its consistent quality, and the fact that you will always have a good time. I have been going there for years, and while there are other sushi places with bigger menus, higher quality fish, etc., you will consistently get a great meal here - and not empty your wallet.
Reviews:
TripAdvisor and Website.
Genki Ya Located at 398 Harvard St. Brookline Ma. - Review: "While Genki Ya is perhaps one of the least known restaurants on Harvard Street in Brookline, it may just be one of the best; the outstanding food, friendly service, attractive interior, and fair prices all make this dining spot a must for anyone who likes sushi. And their dedication to organic ingredients just adds to the appeal of the place. Definitely a big thumbs-up for this little Japanese restaurant between Coolidge Corner and the Allston border. '" Article: Boston's Hidden Restaurants

WEST - [Page Top]

Blue Fin Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Located at 102 S. Samish Way #105 Bellingham WA 98225. Blue Fin Sushi sets the standard for Japanese cuisine by always preparing our dishes using only the freshest ingredients, and in the most inventive and elegant fashion, customers can watch their orders being freshly prepared by our qualified chefs. Enjoy our extensive selection of sushi and sashimi, Japanese dishes, as well as our Lunch Specials for those on the go. " Website: Blue Fin Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Catch Seafood Restaurant
Located at 2362 Market Street (between 16th St & 17th St) San Francisco, CA 94114. Catch serves fresh, affordable seafood and landfare in a casual, cozy atmosphere. Since opening in October 2002, Catch has drawn a large following and is the perfect place to gather for every occasion - cocktails and appetizers at the bar, a cozy romantic dinner for two by the fireplace on the heated patio, or a birthday dinner celebration." Website: Catch Seafood Restaurant
JAYNES GASTROPUB
has several locations in and around Seattle, Washington.  Locaton is at 4677 30th Street @ Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116. In a review in GLT San Diego, they write "Epicurious Eating: Jayne’s Gastropub pulls it off on all levels" - "Proprietor Jayne Battle is a native of Liverpool and has lived most of her life in the U.S., arriving to San Diego after working years in San Francisco’s restaurant scene. Having visited England’s gastropubs in her adult life, she felt the time and place were right for opening her own joint, located only a stone’s throw away from a village-like stretch of Adams Avenue. " Review: Gay & Lesbian Times and Website: JAYNES GASTROPUB
BLUE C SUSHI
has several locations in and around Seattle, Washington.  The newest locaton is at 1510 7th Avenue in Seattle. In a review in the Seattle Times, they write "Fresh, fast, fun conveyor-belt sushi" - "There's nothing old-school about Blue C Sushi in Fremont. The conveyor belt gives it away. Blue C isn't the only kaiten (conveyor) sushi place in town, but they have studied the form and do it well. Blue C's gimmick is the Tokyo subway. Each color of plate corresponds to a price level and to a line of the Tokyo metro." Review: By Matthew Amster-Burton - Special to The Seattle Times and Website: BLUE C SUSHI
Surfin Souvlaki Located at 28171 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA. "Surfin' Souvlaki offers healthy Greek food with a twist. The restaurant fuses authentic Greek cuisine with the popular surf scene in Southern California. Greek foods. Souvlaki is a popular Greek fast-food dish with small pieces of grilled meat on a skewer—it can be served either by itself or in a pita sandwich garnished with sauces and vegetables. Open since 2009, Surfin' Souvlaki serves gyros, souvlaki, fries, hummus, salads and Greek breakfast wraps, among many other dishes. All are made with fresh ingredients from California." Links: Website and review on Mission Viejo Patch.
R23 Located at 923 E. 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA. Between Alameda St and Santa Fe Ave, Downtown. "This gallery-like space in Downtown's out-of-the-way warehouse/artist loft district has been the secret of sushi connoisseurs since 1991. At the back of R23's single, large exposed-brick dining room, the 12-seat sushi bar shines like a beacon; what appear at first to be ceramic wall ornaments are really stylish sushi platters hanging in wait for large orders. Salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, tuna, and scallops are among the always-fresh selections; an excellent and unusual offering is seared toro, in which the rich belly tuna absorbs a faint and delectable smoky flavor from the grill. " Links: Website and review on FROMMERS.com.
Los Dos Molinos Located at 260 S. Alma School Rd., Suite #137 (W. Broadway Rd.), and is one of four locations in the Phoenix area. "If you can't take the heat, stay out of this kitchen! Los Dos Molinos offers genuine New Mexican cuisine, which ranges in flavor from hot to hotter to wildfire. The food is electric but the atmosphere is relaxed." Links: Website and review on Gayot.com.
biwa in Southeast Portland, Oregon, at 215 Southeast 9th Ave. At the corner of SE 9th and Ash – two blocks south of East Burnside at 9th Ave. Japanese cuisine -  "a highly recommended dining destination for a wide range of situations and price points. It’s even vegan friendly, which is an anomaly in such a meat-focused restaurant... This is damn good Japanese comfort food, refined. So whether I crave a long night of sake and nibbles among a large group of friends, or a simple bowl of ramen and a salad alone after work, I find myself returning to Biwa time and time again." Links: Website and review on PortlandFoodandDrink.com.
Fu Lin Restaurant
- Located in the International District of Seattle at 512 S. King Street Seattle, WA 98104.  “Fu Lin” is Chinese for something that vaguely resembles "welcome" and "everything good." A Chinese restaurant with several different kinds of ramen, Fu Lin is a favorite of some self-professed ramen aficionados."   Yelp: Fu Lin Restaurant
Hog's Breath Inn
- Located at  the cross streets of San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th  in Carmel , CA  93921.  The Hog's Breath Inn has been a gathering place for locals and tourists for a quick drink or a memorable meal for many years. Serving seafood, steaks and pasta and  "Specializing in Dirty Harry Burgers and Hog's Baby Back Ribs.  The  Hog's Breath Inn property is owned by Clint Eastwood."   Website: Hog's Breath Inn
The Bagelry
- Located at  1319 Railroad Ave in Bellingham, WA 98225.  "The Bagelry has been a landmark in Bellingham - the place to meet for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or snacks." Review excerpt: "As the name would imply, the focus of the Bagelry is hot, fresh bagels baked New York style from a secret recipe carefully guarded by the owner. Care is taken in the preparation of the bagels, and this special attention is reflected in the superior quality of the final product. Dough is hand rolled, “proofed,” boiled and baked. Bialy (pronounced “be-ah-lee”) style bagels are offered as well and are a variety of bagel without a hole; they are not boiled before they are baked. Despite the appeal to more sophisticated tastes, the prices of bagels are more than reasonable." Kushan.com   Website: The Bagelry
iSOBUNE - Centrally located in San Francisco's Japantown off of Geary Boulevard and nestled between Cathedral Hill, Pacific Heights at 1737 Post St San Francisco, CA 94115.  Isobune (pronounced: ee-so-boo-nay) is the spot for "high quality sushi truly affordable for everyone." With the fun food delivery of boats floating in a circular canal, similar to a horse race track and delivering fresh sushi dishes to customers seated around the bar. They offer a full array of Sushi and traditional Japanese foods. A casual dining atmosphere of "laughter, warmth, and lively conversation. At Isobune and Kushi Tsuru, diners are always 'Honored Guests'." Website: iSOBUNE
Zippys Giant Burgers located at 9614 14th Ave S.W. in Seattle. "Zippy's seems to have had little trouble amassing a fervent following. Owners Blaine and Rahel Cook have been cranking out burgers that have lured in the masses since 2008, becoming so popular so quickly that they won the Seattle Met Magazine readers' choice poll for Seattle's Best Burger only a year after opening their doors. They also managed to collect the Best Burger accolade from Seattle Weekly earlier this year. Such high expectations could have set up Zippy's for a major disappointment, but as it happens, the burgers are nearly as good as the hype portends." - seriouseats.com   Review: Seattle Weekly and Website: Zippy's Giand Burgers
JTYH Restaurant located at 9425 Valley Boulevard,  Rosemead, CA 91770. "The San Gabriel Valley is Southern California’s mecca for authentic cuisine from almost every province in China, so if you’ve got a hankering for chewy, thick handmade Shanxi noodles, this cozy strip mall spot in Rosemead is required eating. Run by the same family that owned the acclaimed and now-defunct Heavy Noodling, JTYH offers huge portions and low prices (nothing on the menu is over $10)." Link:  Gayot.com.
SUSHI RAN located at 107 Caledonia (at Pine Street) in Sausalito. "Few sushi restaurants compare to this Sausalito mainstay, which has been serving up the freshest fish for 24 years. Owner Yoshi Tome gives free rein to chef Scott Whitman and Mitsunori Kusakabe, a licensed blowfish cutter, who produce the spectacular sashimi. Whitman blends traditional and creative elements to produce such things as smoked hamachi tataki with avocado, grapefruit and yuzu-black pepper sauce; or slow-cooked duck breast accented with watermelon rind-citrus chutney." Review: San Francisco Chronicle and Website: SUSHI RAN
BLOWFISH SUSHI located in both San Francisco and San Jose, California.  At 2170 Bryant Street, SF, CA 94110, and 355 Santana Row, Suite 1010, San Jose, CA 95128. "This is not your quiet neighborhood sushi joint. The moment you enter Blowfish Sushi, your modern, urban self will be engaged by the pulsing techno music, Japanese animation on a large screen behind the sushi chefs, a chic, modern ambiance and the trendy wait staff carrying gorgeous plates. If you want "a scene" with your sushi, then this is the place for you." Review: Kiki Hernandez - posthoc.com and Website: BLOWFISH SUSHI
Prince Lebanese Grill located at 502 W Randol Mill Rd Arlington, TX 76011. "Looking for excellent Middle Eastern food in Tarrant county and not sure where to go? Or at least a place you can go without 1960s era belly dancers? Prince is the place. You've never had Lebanese food, but always wanted to try? Prince is the place. You will feel most comfortable in this casual establishment - the menu will explain it all for you." Review: Regular Joe Guide Website: Prince Lebanese Grill;
Karma Sushi Bar Grill located at 6 East Route 66 in Flagstaff AZ. While in Flagstaff I ran a search on Google to find a good sushi bar near the Barnes and Noble bookstore I visit. The Karma Sushi Bar Tapas was a great choice. The miso soup was good and the sushi exceptionally fresh. Website: Karma Sushi Bar Grill;
Boomer's Drive-In at 310 N. Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98225.  Echoing back to the drive-in diners of the 50's. Boomer's Drive-In has been voted "Best Burger in Bellingham, Again & Again!"   World Famous Waffle Fries. Hard Ice Cream Milkshakes. Car Hop Service. Best burgers in the northwest - personal opinion.  Website: Boomer's Drive-In and Write-up: Kulshan.com.
Sushi Zen Restaurant located at 13206 Bothell Everett Highway Mill Creek, WA 98012. You Don’t Have to Go to Seattle or Japan for mouth-watering Sushi. The fish is first-rate and traditional from Toro, Fresh Sea Urchin in the Shell, Spanish Mackerel to Monkfish Liver, there are few other places in the city where you can find the sheer variety of fish that Sushi Zen offers. Website: Sushi Zen Restaurant;
The Woods Coffee "was established in 2002 by the Herman family of Lynden, Washington. With a dream of starting a chain of coffee shops, the Herman family pooled their talents and resources to create the first store on Bender Rd. in Lynden. After six months, they opened their second store, also in Lynden. Since then, they have continued on a steady growth pattern throughout Whatcom County."  Website: The Woods Coffee.
AW Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar at 1138 Finnegan Way on the corner of 12th & Mill Ave, "The Asian-fusion restaurant, owned by the Mei family offers classic wok stir, fresh maki, nigiri sushi, and contemporary pan-Asian entrees." Link: Taste of Whatcom.
The Big Fish Company located at 1304 12th Street (Fairhaven) Bellingham, WA 98225. "Fresh Pacific seafood impeccably prepared. Led by Executive Chef Craig Kline, the team boldly creates stylistic sushi, fantastic fishfare and myriad offerings to astound the most discerning individual."
Website: The Big Fish Company.
The Black Drop Coffeehouse located at 300 W Champion Street Bellingham, WA 98225. "is the explosive result of the midlife crisis between an aging goth and a stay-at-home mom which unfolded on the Internet in early 2002. Their friendship formed fast through their mutual blogs. It didn't take them long to figure out that their complimentary skill sets could fulfill a mutual dream: a place to build meaningful affinities while drinking some absolutely kick-ass coffee." Website: The Black Drop Coffeehouse.
Wasabee in downtown Bellingham, Washington. Japanese cuisine.  Fresh selections of sushi at a very reasonable price.  The Wasabee's primary menu courses are available all day with a special selection of dishes offered between the lunch hours. If I'm going to eat sushi in Bellingham, I'm pretty much going to be stopping here. Links: Yelp: Wasabee Sushi, Taste of Whatcom: Delicious and affordable sushi and Website.

NATIONAL - [Page Top]

Krystal Burgers "It was on October 24, 1932, when the nation's first Krystal restaurant opened its doors on the corner of Seventh and Cherry Streets in downtown Chattanooga amid the harsh financial times of the Great Depression. Its founders, Rody Davenport Jr. and J. Glenn Sherrill, believed that despite the severe economic upheaval of the times, people would patronize a restaurant that was kept spotlessly clean, provided courteous service and offered a good meal at the lowest possible price. Proving this theory true, the restaurant's first customer, French Jenkins, ordered six "Krystals" and a cup of coffee, all for the bargain price of $0.35."  Website: Krystal Burgers
Copper Canyon Grill "origins can be traced back to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where in 1999 Redrock Canyon Grill was founded and enjoyed immediate success with its innovative food and friendly service. In 2009, the Redrock Canyon Grill's in the Mid-Atlantic region began its transition to Copper Canyon Grill, an original restaurant interested in creating innovative American cuisine while providing quality service and fine dining. The first Copper Canyon Grill opened in Boca Raton, Florida on September 7, 2009."  Website: Copper Canyon Grill
Emeril's - Emeril Lagasse is the chef-proprietor of ten restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami, and Gulfport, MS. The recognition and awards he has garnered have made him known to food-loving Americans everywhere. His restaurants consistently win critical praise and top ratings. Website: Emeril's
Morton's Steakhouse - 77 worldwide locations.  For more than 30 years, Morton's Steakhouse has served only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts.  Website: Morton's Steakhouse
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar® - is one of the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains in the Country, and more than just a NY-style wing joint with 14 signature sauces. It is also a sports bar, complete with a full menu, ranging from appetizers to burgers, and a variety of specialty items. They are described as being a "fun, edgy, high-energy and easygoing restaurant.
Website: Buffalo Wild Wings
Jimmy John'sGourmet Sandwiches - What makes Jimmy John's different from the rest is that it's honest, it's damn good, it's damn fast, at a decent price! Jimmy John's definition of fresh is worlds apart from everyone else's. Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, no vegetable-based fillers, no fake stuff. Nothing is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann's mayo, real Grey rey Poupon, real olive oil and red wine vinegar – it's the best of the best.. Website: Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Five Guys Burgers and Fries - "Five Guy's has been ZAGAT survey rated every year since 2001 and has been voted the Washingtonian Magazine's "Readers' Choice" #1 Burger every year since 1999! Since expanding outside of the Washington DC metro area, Five Guys has continued to garner awards and praise in nearly every market we enter. Five Guys is very proud of the recognition we've received in the press. Please read on to see what has been written about us." 
Website: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Maggiano's Little Italy is located on Wisconsin Avenue one block south of Chevy Chase. Maggiano's is best known for its large family style servings, which cover a full range of Italian cuisine and desserts..
Website: Maggiano's Little Italy
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - "Presently, KABUKI Restaurants, Inc. operates 13 KABUKI Japanese Restaurants in Arizona, California and Nevada. We are committed to bringing the KABUKI Japanese Restaurant experience to many more communities throughout America. Despite our expansion, our humble attitudes from 1991 remain; to treat each customer and employee like family and to care about the communities we serve." Website: Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Chipotle - A favorite fast food place. The burritos are the most consistent and best I've ever eaten. "Chipotle ended up being popular without being trendy, which means they didn't invent anything, they're just doing [it] in an elevated way." Newsweek (November 12, 2009) Website: Chipotle
PF CHANG'S China Bistro - Mandarin style wok cooking "using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients" to "create lightly sauced dishes that allow natural flavors to emerge and stimulate the senses".  Founded in 1993, PF Chang is found in many major cities across the U.S. Website: PF CHANG'S
Eggspectation Restaurants - is one of America’s most innovative upscale casual dining restaurant companies. It was founded in 1993 in Montreal, Canada as a breakfast, lunch and brunch strategy. The concept was expanded in 2002 when the first U.S. location opened in Ellicott City, Maryland which included an expansive dinner menu and full service coffee and beverage bar.
Website: Eggspectation
Top of Page
 

   |   FEEDBACK  |  Copyright © 2012  |  DC Bebop.com  |   DC Bebop on  Reverbnation  -   FacebookLcj3 Web Designs