Ellinida

Yesterday, I *happened* to pass by the Takorean food truck around the time people eat what’s commonly known as lunch.  I can’t pass up a good taco, especially given that one of Takorean’s options yesterday was a beef bulgogi taco.  Beef bulgogi is a delicious Korean dish.  In simple terms, it’s beef that has been marinated in...
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The other day, I was running a few errands during my lunch hour when all of a sudden I realized I was sooo hungry.  Because I’d consulted my Twitter list (@ellinida_dc/food-trucks) earlier that day, I remembered that El Floridano would be parked in the area.  So, I went in search of what I like...
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July 6, 2011: Drinks at Jack Rose (on 18th St. near U St. NW) with one of my best friends. We had drinks and snacks up on the rooftop deck. I tried the veggie sandwich this time based on another friend’s recommendation. It was quite tasty. The veggies are grilled and topped with goat...
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Last night I had dinner at Cafe Asia with one of my besties (translation: best friend).  Near the end of our meal, bestie asks me: “What happened to Cafe Asia? It used to be such a scene.” Good question, bestie. Good question. I don’t know what happened.  I remember dining there often several years...
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Open since April, Lincoln offers locally-sourced small plates as well as an interesting array of specialty cocktails and spirits, including my favorite — white whiskey.  Lincoln shares their corporate executive chef, Demetrio Zavala, with DC’s Hudson Restaurant.  (Whatever Chef Zavala is doing differently here than at Hudson, he should definitely keep it up ....
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