Small Greek Plates, Big Taste

Friday afternoon, end of the week, beginning of the weekend, just a few doors from where I work, we decided to try out, Cava Mezze (Clarendon), an amazing restaurant in the top 100! Eric met me and we were joined by Gemma, Peter and Nora for dinner, before we headed to The Birchmere to be joined by Karyn and Michael for a incredible evening listening to David Wilcox and Susan Werner. A priceless evening... But, let's start with the meal. Thanks to our waiter Jon and his awesome recommendations, starting with beverages -- I had raspberries,...

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Great Korean BBQ, Great Friends

Wednesday night we went to Gamasot in Sprinfield, VA, and had our first Korean BBQ. Since there is no Korean BBQ in the top 100, we added this to our list! And it was unbelievable. They say a picture is worth a thousand words... so here's to 9,000 words. If you were with us, thanks! We love you all and if not, maybe next time. ...

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The Majestic, Alexandria

Tuesday seems like a good day to go to a matinee and out to eat! Just the two of us! Looked for another local restaurant and decided on The Majestic on King Street in Old Town. Turned out to be a great evening, from the movie to dessert. We would do it all over again! Our Dinner Choices FRIED GREEN TOMATOES: read about this in all the reviews, and they were right! - Asparagus, fried egg, black pepper Parmesan cream. HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF: bacon, oh and meatloaf, how can you go wrong - Green beans, bacon, whipped potatoes,...

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First Stop: Brabo Tasting Room

This was supposed to be the warm up day, go easy, lunch, go local...Instead it was an incredible lunch experience at BRABO Tasting Room!! We really want this journey to be more than just about good food and it was! It was so special to share this first day out with Lauren, thanks for joining us! I did some research and every review I read said GET THE MUSSELS!! So glad we did. Both Eric and I agreed they were THE BEST MUSSELS we have ever had! Unbelievably delicious... Wood Fired Tarts, Pork Belly  Spring Onion,...

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The Journey Begins

This is where the journey begins...  This weekend we will go somewhere and will share our beginning with you. As we go along, feel free to suggest a place, a date, a time to join us, Eric and Beth, as we endeavor to eat our way through all 100 restaurants. Some of them we have already been too but will go again, since we are starting today, nothing before today counts! So here is to good food, good friends, and good memories!  Join us on the journe...

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