Pictures from Forks and Dorks
Brasserie Beck
Step into the doors of Brasserie Beck and it’s like you’ve hopped on board a train to Brussels. White marble floors dotted with bistro-style tables and chairs, clocks that display the times of various countries across the world set the ambiance. Pass by the bustling open kitchen to [...]
Morou – The Next Iron Chef contender and owner of the former Farrah Olivia–opened a new Italian restaurant with his brother Amadou. www.korarestaurant.com. Apparently Amadou is an accomplished Italian chef with some street cred.
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Gamasot – The Korean Secret Cure for Hangovers
Sullungtang (설렁탕) has long been one of the cures for Hangovers in Korea. Eat this and your headache, your nausea, your overall “shitty’ feeling will go away, says every Korean adult. Other remedies include Honey water (꿀물) and Hyejanggook (해장국). Though this belief is not validated by [...]
BBQ Stop #2 Dixie Bones –
Oh Dixie bones. Hardly expected to find this southern gem in the midst of Woodbridge car dealerships. But alas, you were there all along.
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Intimidated by Indian food? Vikram Sunderam’s rendition will turn you into a convert!
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If you haven’t heard already – the next Top Chef is going to be quite an incestuous one. DC is representing with Bryan Voltaggio of VOLT, and Mike Isabella of Jose Andres’ Zaytinya competing for the Top Chef nod. But the competition becomes personal as Michael Voltaggio – Bryan Voltaggio’s [...]
Sushi Taro was formerly known as good, sometimes great Sushi for the masses. Simple, clean, delicious sushi in an authentic atmosphere at moderate prices. Then the announcement came that this institution would be closing down for renovations that would transform this layman’s sushi joint to an institution of finer [...]
When I’m in the mood for some good old home cooking I don’t head out to the nearest diner or bistro. I head straight for Gombawoo. So when a craving kicked in while my dad was in town, I drove 35 minutes from Herndon to the quaint town of Annandale to satiate my [...]
Central was my hope for a poor man’s Citronelle. It wasn’t until this Father’s day that I FINALLY got my taste.
Zaytinya, oh how I love thee! Squash blossoms, kibbeh and gratis fresh pita with pomegranate molasses! Your fame keeps keeps me afar, but I’ll always be back when OpenTable gives me a slot!
Had yet another delectable experience at Zaytinya resulting in yet another convert, my dad! Here’s my trusty guide to a successful meal/snack for [...]
