Metro Weekly

Food

  • Mixed Blessings

    By on October 29, 2003

    Even if you're a fan of Arlington's Café Asia, you may not have heard the news. A second trendy location for the restaurant has opened...

  • Buzzworthy

    By on October 1, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Much buzz accompanied the opening of David Greggory late last spring. It is, after all, the handsome and stylish collaboration of...

  • Small Plates, Big Tastes

    By on September 17, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Everywhere you look these days restaurants are increasingly emphasizing small portions, either as a reflection of cultural preferences or as a...

  • A Thai Treasure

    By on August 20, 2003

    (Photo by Todd Franson) While 49 Twelve Thai Cuisine won't win any awards for imagination with regard to its name -- those numbers come from...

  • Uniquely Indian

    By on August 13, 2003

    While the suburbs have long been blessed with great Indian dining, aside from the Bombay Club there haven't been any other truly fine Indian restaurants...

  • Triple Treats

    By on July 30, 2003

    Since its opening in February, a new restaurant in Georgetown has received plentiful buzz and admiration from an ever-expanding club of patrons who adore its...

  • Meat Lover's Paradise

    By on July 16, 2003

    As a storm threatened, waiters scurried to strip outdoor tables of place settings and napkins. Moments later the sky opened up and torrents of rain...

  • Italian Stallion

    By on June 25, 2003

    Savino's Café, which opened last year in Dupont Circle, is a handsome, spacious fine Italian restaurant that appears to be doing very well in a...

  • Inviting Italian

    By on May 28, 2003

    Moderate prices, a warm welcome, and outdoor seating make Arucola the perfect spot to dine on a summer's eve. Now that the beautifully restored Avalon...

  • Coastal Cuisine

    By on May 21, 2003

    From fine to casual, the dining scene at gay mecca Rehoboth Beach remains as delectable and dependable as ever With the arrival of Memorial Day...

  • Mediterranean Marvel

    By on May 14, 2003

    Although it only opened last October, Zaytinya is already one of the hottest restaurants in town Zesty Zaytinya: a assortment of dishes.(Photo by Michael Wichita)...

  • Food Factor

    By on April 16, 2003

    There's much to admire and very little to find fault with at Chef Tom Powers's wondrous restaurant A dear friend holds the view that food...

  • French Kiss

    By on April 2, 2003

    Don't let skewed world diplomacy interfere with one of the most European experiences Washington has to offer The gang's all here:Bistrot comes alive at night....

  • Fresh Start

    By on March 26, 2003

    The space that once housed Mrs. Simpson's is recast in an Italian light by restaurateur Vincenzo Belvito In this era of ever-increasing uncertainty we long...

  • Latin Love

    By on March 12, 2003

    In a triumphant return, Katsuya Fukushima brings his own flair to Café Atlantico's Nuevo Latino cuisine. Prepared tableside:Atlantico's guacamole Photo by Michael Wichita As you...