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Falls Church

Drool Worthy: Bánh Bèo (Huế)

by Jennie Tai December 17, 2012

Drool Worthy highlights remarkable dishes under the radar. Enjoy hover-friendly photos of peculiar bites and quick tips on what to try next in the DC metro. I grew up on Vietnamese cuisine. Both of my parents are Chinese, but my mom’s side of the family grew up in Vietnam. Growing up–having chicken banh mi’s for breakfast, lunch [...]

Drool Worthy: Huong Viet’s Crab & Shrimp Udon

by Jennie Tai December 4, 2012

Drool Worthy is a weekly series that tracks remarkable dishes under the radar. Enjoy hover-friendly photos of peculiar bites and quick tips on what to try next . That’s right! Udon isn’t just the chubby noodle found under shrimp tempura and Japanese miso. If you thought pho was the best thing Vietnamese cuisine could offer–think again. Banh [...]

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9 Things To Love About Pizzeria Orso

by Jennie Tai November 1, 2012

It’s been years since I’ve visited Pizzeria Orso during their grand opening week. Hidden in Falls Church behind the duckpin bowling alley and a tiny car dealership, Pizzeria Orso remains the only spot in its’ city that serves authentic Neapolitan pizza. Since my last visit, they’ve acquired a spunky new chef that’s spiced up the [...]

5 Things From Mom’s Organic

by Jennie Tai October 15, 2012

1) Assorted Stout If beer and coffee had a lovechild, stout would be it. I can never find a great selection of stout at my local supermarket (settling for guiness most of the time), so I was excited to see one of my favorite stouts at MOM’s – Samuel Smith’s Tadcaster Oatmeal Stout. Stout is [...]

VA Eats: Arlington’s First Crawfish & Seafood Bar

by Jennie Tai March 29, 2012

Rise and shine, Arlington! Get your thumbs ready, as tomorrow – Friday, March 30th – marks the grand opening of your very own, brand-spanking-new Louisiana Crawfish joint – Chasin’ Tails. { Cajun Fries | CT Zombie | Swamp Water | Blueberry Mojito } Brought to you by two ‘pinnacles of the online (poker) game,’ the [...]

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VA Eats: Mad Fox Brewery

by Jennie Tai July 14, 2011

Like visiting an old friend, you can always count on a great neighborhood restaurant to alleviate your rainy days. With house-brewed beers, and a seasonal chef-driven menu – an early dinner at Mad Fox Brewery was the perfect ending to a torrential downpour. { Summer Ale } You’re immediately greeted by grand, metal-barreled towers as [...]

Falls Church’s New English Pub

by Jennie Tai April 18, 2011

From Scotch Eggs, to Sheperd’s Pie; and from Waffle Stations to Bloody Mary Bars – Falls Church finally has a great new spot for ‘proper’ English cuisine that not only has a cozy family dining area, but also moonlights as a rustic sports bar around the corner in the back of the restaurant. { Oatmeal [...]

VA Eats: Myanmar’s Burmese Cuisine

by Jennie Tai October 15, 2010

If you’ve never had Burmese Cuisine before, or are simply craving a different type of classy asian food that doesn’t involve the typical grease balls you’ll find at a local takeout joint – Myanmar Restaurant in Falls Church, VA is a great place to start. With an unexpected use of exotic fruits, a wide variety [...]

VA Eats: Peking Gourmet

by Jennie Tai October 6, 2010

“When China had established diplomatic relations with the U.S. in 1973, Prime Minister Zhou Enlai enjoyed a dinner with President Nixon. During their meal, Zhou showed Nixon how liquor could be set aflame. Nixon was fascinated with the trick and took two bottles of Moutai home with him. At home in the White House, Nixon [...]

DC Eats: Open Kitchen’s Paella Night

by Jennie Tai September 16, 2010

Believe it or not, Open Kitchen in Falls Church is not only a fine dining restaurant, but the go to spot for several of DC’s food trucks to cook and prepare their daily menu (such as Rebel Heroes). Open Kitchen has several kitchens where cooking classes are often held, or space is rent out to [...]