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Komi, DC
Jaymar Colombian Breeze, Gaithersburg
Zaytinya, DC
The Source and The Source Lounge, DC
Johnny's Half Shell, DC
Gom Ba Woo, Annandale Central Michel Richard, DC
Tallula, Arlington
Four Sisters, Falls Church
Cafe du Parc, DC
Sushi Sono, Columbia
Poste Brasserie, DC
Restaurant Eve, Alexandria
Againn, DC
La Caraqueña, Falls Church
Jackie's, Silver Spring
Rasika, DC
Pupatella Neapolitan Street Cart, Arlington
Cava, DC and Rockville
Bistro Bis, DC
Sabai Sabai Simply Thai, Germantown
Sushi Taro, DC
Tommy Marcos's Ledo Restaurant, Adelphi
J&G Steakhouse, DC
La Limeña, Rockville
Jesse Wong's Asean Bistro, Columbia
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arlington va:
I've read plenty about all the places in Annandale's koreatown--Yechon, Honey Pig, Gom Ba Woo, Han Gang and the bunch. What would you recommend as a place to go with three or four people where you can spend 15 bucks a person, maybe 20, and eat really, really well? I'm leaning towards Yechon.
Todd Kliman:
Yechon? I wouldn't. I'd hit Gom Ba Woo, which I think is probably the best all-around place to eat in Koreatown. Vit Goel is great for what it does -- the sputtering hot red pepper soup known as soon du bu -- and Honey Pig is fun and festive and does terrific barbecue, but I like Gom Ba Woo because you can have a little bit of all those things (as well as some very good kimchi), plus a cozy atmosphere, and a good price.
Cheverly, MD:
Reports from restaurant week…. Adour went for it this restaurant week and were seated immediately. Once we got past the slight disdain of not ordering any alcohol and getting only “dc’s finest” for water (hey, I’m hugely pregnant and he’s driving, so excuses abound), we were delighted by the warm gougeres—a delight to savor, followed by the adorable and tasty little baguettes, warm and crusty with piles of soft butter to spread. And then came the amuse bouche of pumpkin soup. No so skimpy before your food arrives. The rabbit and homemade pasta was flavorful and hefty, but not as divine as the cold lentil salad with a poached egg—which really was perfection. Who orders cold lentil salad when you can have warm meaty things? Well, they were all missing out on its tangy goodness. The halibut and butter puree with a bit of potato was rich and intense, the crunchy little croutons and fried parsley there to lighten it up—which it needed a bit more of in the light department. Tasty, but I couldn’t finish it. The desserts were exceptional. Memorable, creative, and inspiring, the “key lime pie” a sculpted glass of candied lime rinds and creamy stuff of such delight. And the chocolate was perfect—not too dark or sweet, not to heavy or light, crunchy and smooth, delicious until the end. Of course the “third dessert course” for this sharing couple of the macaroons were even still tasty once you were desserted out. The restaurant wasn’t without it’s flaws—they weren’t the food, but the chicken dish on the menu had unmentioned pork in it (I asked between t he chicken and fish and found this out). I am NOT the only person in this city who orders things like chicken / fish because I don’t eat pork. If it’s in the food put it on the menu! And we had to ask for water—3 times which is a little annoying. But hey, they splashed out and didn’t hold back for restaurant week which makes it a very good time to go to Adour. In contrast, we had a groupon to the Melting Pot and went tonight since we have never been to a fondue restaurant, and $20 for $50 worth of food is hard to pass up…. Now, a restaurant where you can lap up a large container of melted cheese followed by melted chocolate dipped cheesecake is a pretty damn good place to take a pregnant person. And the cheese was nice. But seriously people? The quality of the food was so poor (think old chunks of celery and apples and carrots which had been floating in water all day to dunk in your cheese)…and so on from there. While fondue is fun and a catchy gimmick, I can’t believe people return here. Service was perky, but even on the recommendation to skip the “boiled meat course” and stick with cheeses, I still can’t help wonder….
Todd Kliman:
Thanks for the wonderfully detailed and thorough report, Chev. Sounds like you had a pretty good time at Adour, particularly come dessert time, where the kitchen really shines. Eager to hear more dispatches from the field from anyone who's got 'em.
Arlington, VA:
Hi Todd - Wondering what restaurants in the DC-area best with those who suffer from Celiac Disease (gluten allergy)? There is Wildfire in Tysons which is great because it has gluten-free bread options rather than a restaurant that just says "we can remove the bun." I was hoping you could suggest more restaurants like Wildfire or those who are willing to work with people who have Celiac, as it's becoming increasingly more mainstream. Many restaurants say "Oh we can grill a piece of fish plain." Well that's terrific, but if you don't cook it on a separate grill and place it over where a sauced-up / marinated piece of fish was, it defeats the purpose! At that point I might as well eat a big piece of bread. The point of eating out - to me - is to get something I can't make easily at home, and even I, with my remedial cooking skills, can make a piece of grilled salmon. Would love to be able to eat out normally, or as normal as one can with Celiac disease. Eating out can be a very planned and difficult process when you have a gluten allergy and that's not a reason to not be able to enjoy the best DC has to offer. Thanks in advance for your help!
Todd Kliman:
Very well put.
I can't say that what I'm going to tell you is a definitive list, but these are all places that people I know with Celiac -- and I know a few -- eat at with some regularity. Any of the three Jaleos, Lilit Cafe in Bethesda, Nirvana downtown (the menu touts most of its menu as being gluten-free), Legal Seafood in Penn Quarter and any of the Clyde's in the area. Also, you'll be happy to learn that Hello Cupcake and Red Velvet Cupcakery both do gluten-free cupcakes. I hope that helps, some, and I'd be interested in hearing from other gluten-free eaters about the places they patronize and love.
silver spring, md:
Hi Todd, Noticed that you have a very, well,...varied list of places you'd spend your money. Kudos for the MANY places outside of DC-proper. What's the reason?
Todd Kliman:
Thanks for noticing. The reason? I eat out every day and I eat out all over the area, DC and Maryland and Virginia -- I don't confine myself to one pocket, and, more important, I don't think good food is to be found only downtown or in high-rent areas, or in the areas currently being promoted by the developers and publicists.
This list is a highly personal list, reflecting my tastes and interests, and is a snapshot of my recent travels -- my current enthusiasms. I like a lot of variety, as you all probably know, and that, to me, is the great beauty of being a restaurant critic (or being an eater, period) in this area -- the fact that there are so many different cultures and cuisines to partake of.
Cheverly, MD:
We've gotten a few "groupons" from restaurants in the area, and the number of restaurants participating seems to indicate it's working. I noticed the one last week for Kora sold over 800 by the early afternoon. If you're not familiar, a restaurant will offer a "deal", typically things like $50 worth of food and drink fo $20 and then they need a number of people (often 100) to commit before the deal is "on". Seems like it could bring in business, I know I am going to places I haven't before, and eating out when I might not. It's often a very good deal if it is a good place to eat. Which brings me to the second part of my question. I bought one for Williams American Bistro in Greenbelt, which I drive by all of the time (in the old Bennigans) for $10 for $25 worth of food and beer. The talk abour being sustainable and local, etc. For me, it's kind of local and I am happy to support them for $10 on a lazy night whe I want more than the Chipotle down the road. Have you been here before?
Todd Kliman:
It's interesting you bring this up, because I haven't written about William's American Bistro -- other than to tweet about a meal many months back. And yet I've been there five times. Why so many visits? Because I've seen things I like, and things I haven't, and even after five visits I'm still trying to wrap my head around the place -- what it is, and what it isn't. Service, particularly, has been a bugaboo, and the pacing of meals has been off on at least two occasions. One meal I out and out disliked. But I like that they have small batch bourbons, I like that the burgers are done with care and love (the bison burger was outstanding one visit), the fries are hand-cut, all the wines are from small American producers, the hot dog is made from Wagyu (it's good). I think it's worth supporting -- what they're trying to do, given where they are, is pretty remarkable. Hiring more staff would help, as would drilling them in the particulars of the menu. There's a certain hedging of bets going on there that is, I think, holding things back -- I'd like to see the owners go all in, both with the staff and with the menu.
Alexandria, VA-A Restaurant Week Winner:
Hi Todd, Reporting in from the field on a good RW experience. I'm with you on the sentiment that if a restaurant is going to participate in RW, then they should do in the spirit that I believe RW was meant for; to draw in new customers and make them want to come back (and of course, fill seats). In order to accomplish this, I think that the menu has to be varied, portion sized should not be reduced drastically from the usual, and service should be even. Most of all, RW patrons should be greeted and treated kindly. Which brings me to my RW experience, which was a winner. Tallulah in Arlington offered their entire menu, with no upcharges. The restaurant was busy, but our meal was relaxed and the food was spot on and showed a kitchen that was firing on all cylinders. The warm mushroom salad was topped with a perfectly poached egg, and the cod was very fresh and cooked to buttery goodness. The curry cider reduction accompanying the fish was delicious too. Now, onto dessert, where I'll see if you can sleuth a recipe for me. I enjoyed the banana cheesecake with chocolate hazelnut ganache and would love to try my hand at making it myself. So, in the end, Tallulah has a new customer who will return for good service and great food because they cared enough to do RW, and do it right. Thanks for the chat, and thanks for your help!
Todd Kliman:
Good for Tallula. That's the way to approach RW -- with seriousness, with openness, with sincerity. Barry Koslow, the chef, cooked most recently at Mendocino Grille, in Georgetown (we had it in our Top 50 for a couple of years), and is a real talent, particularly when it comes to fish. Charcuterie, too -- so next time, don't pass up his sublime rabbit terrine.
Washington DC:
Todd.....went to Ris for the first time this past weekend. Major disappointment. Over-seasoned/salty and skimpy sardine appetizer, overdone burger (can anyone do a rare burger?) and the kitchen noise/shouting could be heard in the dining room. I've written a personal letter to Ris hoping for a response. I love the atmosphere.....and the menu looks great......and it wouldn't have taken much more effort to make it right. I'd love to see this place succeed.
Todd Kliman:
I'm just curious why, if you already wrote to Ris, you decided to post this with me--? To make certain that you receive some kind of a reply? I guess that's the nature of any kind of exchange in the digital age, to make sure you find satisfaction any which way you can, but it seems to me you're going a little overboard. The appetizer was small -- lots are in this economy -- and was too salty, while the burger wasn't rare. To my mind, that's not deserving of your firing off a letter to the chef. I can't judge the noise from the kitchen -- was it a dress-down? or just the normal clatter and loud chatter from the cooks? How did you come to hear it -- when a kitchen door swung open and you were nearby? Or did you hear it from the middle of the room? If it could be heard in the middle of the room, okay, but I'd be pretty forgiving of it otherwise.
gaithersburg, md:
I've been doing the restaurant week thing (both winter and summer) for several years now and I have to say, my last visit to Rasika on Monday night was, hands-down, the best RW experience I've had. For obvious reasons I try to target the high-end places, but many of them have been let-downs to me. They seem to mass-produce a few smaller-than-normal signature dishes. Unfortunately many of the dishes taste mass-produced, too. On top of that, the wait staff often seems aloof and disinterested with the fact that so many people are patronizing their restaurant. Rasika was a welcome breath of fresh air. The palak chaat was everything I expected from all the reviews. On top of that the Black Cod was one of the most perfectly cooked pieces of fish I've had in DC. The wait staff was incredibly helpful--actually taking time to run through the ENTIRE restaurant week menu. Bravo, Rasika! I will definitely be back...not during RW, either....sooner than later.
Todd Kliman:
Thanks for the report.
Again, a restaurant that has decided to embrace the opportunity, rather than endure a promotion. Offering a wide selection of options says a lot about a RW place, as does making people feel as though they're not second-class citizens. So, yes, good for Rasika. This is, remember, a restaurant that opened promisingly and has actually gotten better and better -- a very, very hard thing to do. There's a reason it cracked our Top 10 this year.
Washington, DC:
You said last week "Todd Kliman: You need to read more carefully -- Founding Farmers didn't make the cut." So is the link wrong? If you click on 100 Best and ask for the list, number 96 is Founding Farmers--and the picture is farrah olivia, long closed. Maybe the new list isn't yet available online? But that reader was right that it was on the list that appears when you click on 2009 100 Best--and you were just a tad rude, perhaps.
Todd Kliman:
The new link isn't available online yet, no, but in reading the chatter's question -- which came in the context of a chat centered on the just-published 100 Best Restaurants issue -- how was I to conclude? I figured he or she was referring to the current issue of the magazine.
Alexandria VA:
Rustico in Alexandria also does a chickpea, gluten free crust on all of their pizzas.
Todd Kliman:
Good to know. Add it to the list. Thanks for chiming in to the discussion, Rustico's quick-typing publicist ... ; )
Bethesda, MD:
Just want to say a nice word about Dino's. Went there with a very food allergic friend and his wife. He is also a vegetarian. It was Rest. Week, and they had a $35 3 course dinner. Everything on the menu was available, with a few entrees showing an upcharge. The thing I liked about it was the simplicity and clarity. No appetizer was off limits, you ordered from the menu like everyone else, you could vary the offerings, and to be honest, you didn't have to ask a million questions or do legal negotiations. The food was uniformly excellent. There was plenty for a vegetarian to pick from, and the server handled the food allergies with comprehension and thoroughness. That night was a winner.
Todd Kliman:
Very nice. Dino has always had the right approach to RW, it has always made the entire menu available and the staff and management has always been hospitable and approachable. Keep 'em coming ...
McLean VA:
Ok Sorry I missed you last tues...The Bat Mitzvah at Present... Heres the menu and the chef is going to carve a candlelighting candleabra from some fruit- won't be your run of the mill event! Luncheon Menu February 27, 2010 Passed Appetizers Silken Shawl Imperial Autumn Roll (chicken & shrimp) Green Paradise Spring Roll (lemon grass beef) Seashore at the Sunset (shrimp toast) Shrimp Covered in Rice Crispies Soup Seaside Asparagus (asparagus crabmeat soup- adults, asparagus with white meat chicken – kids) Entrees Duck Basking in Tamarind Green Lantern Festival (sugar snap peas sauté with beef) Cow On the Open Field Shrimp in the Fresh Ocean Dessert Fresh Fruit Presentation & Chocolates Wine Ninet de Pena Viognier '06 Languedoc, France Ravenswood Zinfandel '06 California, USA Hillinger Secco Sparkling '06 Austria
Todd Kliman:
Sounds like a great time. As a MOT who uses the expression MOT with relish but who does not keep Kosher and who is not a strict constitutionalist and who leads an intensely secular life, it might seem odd of me to say this, but I feel compelled to ask -- compelled in a way I can't quite put my finger on enough to explain (and really and truly, who knows where our deepest beliefs spring from?) -- shrimp and crab at a bat mitzvah reception?
Washington DC:
Hi Todd, I joined two friends at Sushi Taro last week for RW dinner. As another chatter said, to succeed at RW, "the menu has to be varied, portion sized should not be reduced drastically from the usual, and service should be even". While Taro's service was fine, the menu itself was so disappointing that only one of us decided to get the restaurant week menu. The main problems were that there was little/no choice on the menu and that the sushi that was served was little better than your average restaurant. To begin, they served a "New Year's Platter" (no choice on this), which may have been authentic, but it was unsatisfying both from the perspective of portion size and seasoning (a lone mushroom on the plate was doused in citrus). The second course was a choice of tempura or 3 pieces of sashimi (salmon, shrimp, tuna). Because the next course was sushi, we went with the tempura (fine, but not much better than the average DC Japanese restaurant). The main course was 8 pieces of sushi, all of which was fine, but it featured the usual suspects (salmon, tuna, eel, etc.) and Kotobuki's sushi could easily compare for a fraction of the price. I guess we will sadly have to wait until we can afford the Kaiseki menu to return...
Todd Kliman:
Doesn't surprise me. Sushi, and particularly exquisite sushi -- which means big money -- simply can't be swung at Restaurant Week. Sushi Taro shouldn't have even tried. Thanks for writing in.
Arlington Va:
I'm tired of the Thai options in Arlington/Falls Church. My standy-bys are Bangkok 54 and Rabieng, which can be very good but have kinda whiffed on recent trips. Is there Thai place I'm missing out on in these parts?
Todd Kliman:
Have you been to Rincome? It's on Columbia Pike -- not far from Bangkok 54 and not too far from Thai Square, a standard-bearer for many, many years -- and in a motel. Not much to look at, and not everything is wonderful, but they do a particularly good whole crispy fish. A worthwhile place to have in your repertoire if you live out that way, I think.
Arlington, VA:
Hi Todd -- I love your reviews and chats and thought I'd try my luck at getting a personal recommendation for a very special occasion. My mother will be in town in a few weeks for her 60th birthday, which she believes we will be celebrating at dinner with our husbands. The surprise is that two of her lifelong best friends will be joining us as well. Last time the folks were in town we went to Blue Ridge and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and ambience for the price, so the guest of honor has suggested going back there -- but I'm thinking we should try someplace new, and as I recall, the noise level at Blue Ridge would make it a bit hard for her to catch up with her surprise guests. So I ask the expert: any recommendations for a new (or newish) place that is hip and appropriately festive but not too loud, tasty (any type of cuisine) but not too much pricier than Blue Ridge, and reasonably accessible from Arlington/Alexandria? A tall order, I know...
Todd Kliman:
Sounds like a wonderful night you've got planned. I hope you savor it. I'd try either Tallula, in Arlington, or Vermilion, in Old Town. Both are within striking distance of home, both feature talented young chefs, and both are comfortable and lively without being noisy and trendy. I'll be curious to hear where you end up, and how everything turned out. Drop me a line, and enjoy yourselves ...
Rockville, MD:
Hi Todd, There used to be a lame restaurant here in Rockville--the PGA Grill--that is now gone. The space, which looks like an Olive Garden has been vacant for some time. The other day I drove by and saw a truck from Matchbox (the DC pizza joint) sitting in front of the restaurant. Am I just reading too much into that or can I, somehow, connect the dots. Any word on that?
Todd Kliman:
Next time, I want a cell-phone photograph, plus the GPS coordinates, plus the license plate number of the van. C'mon, get with it! ; ) No word, though I wouldn't be surprised if something is in the works -- Matchbox has already expanded once, and is a very successful brand already. It'd be a stretch to venture beyond the city, but it's not an impossibility, and it's not as if pizza and burgers and fries and salads is something that people will take time to become comfortable with. By the way, I find it interesting -- okay, not interesting; ridiculous -- that Matchbox is now calling itself a "bistro." How, exactly, does pizza and burgers and fries add up to "bistro"? For that matter, what is the big-ticket Bibiana Osteria -- a place for insiders and would-be insiders and others on somebody else's dime, a place that sources lavishly and charges accordingly -- doing calling itself an "osteria"?
Falls Church, Va:
Is there anywhere in falls church to get decent pizza? All we've got is chains (though the domino's commercials have tempted me) and mini-chains like flippin and zpizza and pie-tanza. Luciano's and the Bertucci's near tysons mall, crazy as it may sound, are the closest I've found to decent pizza in my 'hood. Help!
Todd Kliman:
IF you don't mind a 15 minute drive, there's Church Street Pizza in Vienna. NY-style pies, and if memory serves, it should go right to the top of your rotation.
Arlington, VA:
Todd, I tried Arax coffee yesterday on a whim, and I just wanted to say that I now love Armenian coffee (sweetened) and they have some very nice sweet treats too (many in small don't break your diet too much form, some in big yummy pieces). And the owner was so nice and friendly and accommodating. It makes me look forward to being in the area again. Hope you had a nice holiday weekend.
Todd Kliman:
Arax Cafe is a gem. I've been going there and writing about it for five years now, ever since one of my prized restaurant informants, the great and dogged food scout Papan Devnani (now retired and living in Florida) tipped me to it. Rose Hovsepian is the owner, and a very fine baker, as you now know. To me, though, the thing to do is to ask what she's got cooking in the kitchen -- every day she prepares four or five Armenian dishes, and I've had some wonderful plates of food there over the years. I love her soups (particularly the yellow lentil), and the Armenian meat pies are fabulous.
Washington DC:
I read something on another website that there is a new chef at the Jockey Club. Have you heard anything?
Todd Kliman:
New chef (who worked at the venerable Daniel, in NYC), and new GM, too (via Blue Duck Tavern). Levi Mezick and William Washington, respectively. I don't have any more details than this, and have yet to give the new team a try. I will say, though, that the news is big news, as these things go: It's a bold departure for the restaurant, which has been known more over the years for who has passed through the doors -- most notably, power-lunchers Nancy Reagan and Mike Wallace -- than for who is doing the cooking. The restaurant reopened in 2008, but still seemed stuck in another era -- an era of hushed voices, of obsequious service, of starchy formality, of correctly cooked but frequently uninspiring dishes. It'll be interesting to see if the place can update itself and become relevant for the right reasons and rejoin the conversation.
Arlington, VA:
I don't know if anyone has sent this in, but a FABULOUS crepes cart called Choupi has been open at the corner of N. Lynn and 19th in Rosslyn for a few weeks. Lots of jam/fruit/chocolate options and savory (tomato/mozzerella, ham and cheese, etc.). I have been here way too many times already as it's right across the street--nice addition to the lunch options around here!
Todd Kliman:
And not terribly far from Pupatella and Naan & Kabob. There's also Windy City Red Hots in Ashburn. And that's just Northern Virginia. I'll tell you: The cart scene gets more and more interesting as we go. I think this is one of the most exciting developments of the past few years, and a clear and vivid demonstration that a down economy doesn't have to be a hindrance to ambitious, creative chefs and cooks and restaurateurs. Necessity is the mother of invention and all that ... Of course, as Babe Shapiro, one of my father's early mentors and a fine artist in his own right, once said: Necessity is a mother. And a heads-up ... DC will be seeing a new and gleaming food truck/cart in the next couple of weeks, decked out with flat-screen TVs and a gizmo-laden kitchen, called Sauca. I'll be interested to see whether the food lives up to the packaging.
Washington DC:
From the DC restaurant Community: To all those that enjoyed our hard work last week during the semi annual restaurant week, thank you for your support, respect we appreciate it. To those whom think its the same dining experience as off restaurant week think again we are busting our asses to allow the restaurant to take in more cover capacity then normal. Chefs working countless hours, service staff walking miles in small spaces to give you the best we can offer at the time. Yes service is going to be a little spotty, yes we will not be as friendly as when we are able to totally control our service points. But we try and try hard to please. Most of the time that you all are getting bad service is because you are rude to us. Just be cordial nice friendly it goes along way.
Todd Kliman:
Are you sure you want to speak for the ENTIRE industry? Are you sure you CAN? Are you sure you want to tell the dining public that it's at fault if it doesn't receive great service? Are you sure you want to be saying, in effect, the customer isn't always right?
Arlingon, VA:
Todd, Maybe you have addressed this in the past, but I hope your can help me. On Thursday, I called Coastal Flats restaurant in Fairfax to make a reservation for 8:00pm on Saturday night. The employee said "we don't take reservations, 8pm is our busiest time". Then how do I get a table at 8pm on Saturday? "We have a call and wait system." So I called at 7pm that Saturday to put my name on the list. "The wait is one hour." Perfect, I thought. We will be seated at 8pm. I arrived on time at the restaurant only to be handed a pager and was told "the wait time was now 30 to 45 minutes." I was wondering, what is the magical system to have dinner at 8pm at a Great American Restaurant Group restaurant? Why can't I just call and make a reservation?
Todd Kliman:
Annoying. I guess it's the kind of thing you can get away with if you're always packed and lines are out the door on weekend nights and you get good word-of-mouth, but I'll tell you: I wouldn't put up with it. Coastal Flats is a festive place, and the GAR group is really good at training its staff, but it's not as if what you're going to be getting on the other end is Komi. Or even La Limeña. I'm off to the dentist for a cleaning (and a lecture, no doubt, on drinking too much red wine) ... Be well, everyone, eat well, and let's do it again next week at 11 ... Submit your question in advance to Todd's chat next Tuesday at 11 AM. (missing you, TEK)
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman offers his quick take of five places, shares his picks for great wings, and offers his strategies for dining in other cities.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman finds the city's best pizza in . . . a bar, discovers a $29 seven-course tasting menu, and talks about great wine shops in Washington.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman visits a hole-in-the-wall place called Jerusalem in Falls Church and talks about what makes a good server and how he feels about pushy servers.
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Tuesday, July 26 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks about eating three lunches in one day, great rose wines for summer, and where to go for a budget-minded but festive anniversary dinner.
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Tuesday, July 19 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks about finding a great Jamaican restaurant in Southeast DC, gives some initial thoughts on American Eats Tavern, and recommends places to eat for a trip to Philly.
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Tuesday, July 12 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman lists some of his favorite dishes from the first half of the summer, names his top five places for raw oysters, and where he likes to get pho in the Eden Center.
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Tuesday, July 5 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks about steamed crabs, fried chicken, barbecue ribs, and a great taco place in Maryland.
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Tuesday, June 28 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman paid a visit to the very new Graffiato from Mike Isabella, talked more barbecue, and answered that inevitable summer question: where to find good crabs.
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Tuesday, June 21 2011 at 11 AM
Todd visits the newly relocated Ren's Ramen, gives his thoughts on the area's best barbecue, and talks about where Washington fits into the national dining landscape.
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Tuesday, June 14 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks about a good wine bar in Annapolis and talked about where to find soft-shell crabs, and he and his readers put together the perfect summer meal with wine pairings.
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Tuesday, June 7 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman visits two new lobster-roll shops, talks about food critics, and give his thoughts on why customers wait in line for 45 minutes at Shake Shack.
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Mike Isabella, Top Chef Alum and Owner of Graffiato: Tuesday, May 31 at 11 AM
Mike Isabella, Top Chef Alum and Owner of Graffiato: Tuesday, May 31 at 11 AM
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Doug Povich, Red Hook Lobster Truck Owner: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 2 PM
Doug Povich, owner of the Red Hook Lobster truck, talked to chatters about expansion plans, his second-favorite lobster roll, and new desserts for the truck.
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Tuesday, May 17 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks to chatters about his visit to the very new El Centro D.F. in Logan Circle, continues last week's conversation about dress codes, and gives one reader a suggestion for Rockville dining.
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Tuesday, May 10 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman pays a visit to the brand-new hot-pot restaurant Mala Tang—and likes what he finds. He talks to chatters about dress codes in restaurants and lets a chef air his thoughts.
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Tuesday, May 3 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks about Bayou in DC's West End, gives his picks for hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and offers suggestions for non-chain dining in McLean/Tysons Corner.
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Tuesday, April 26 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman pays a visit to the highly anticipated Fiola, gives suggestions for buying a birthday dinner for a friend who's been to all of the most-expensive places in the city, and talks about restaurant comment cards.
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Tuesday, April 19 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman tries out Rosa Mexicano's Passover dinner, talks about Washington's new restaurants that have underwhelmed and surprised him, and why DC—despite the strides its made recently—may never be a food town.
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Tuesday, April 12 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman reports on a good, new Thai place in Silver Spring, talks food trucks, and gives recommendations for dining in the Virginia suburbs.
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Tuesday, April 5 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, March 29 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman reviews the elusive chef Peter Chang's new gig in Charlottesville, recommends Barrack's Row restaurants, and gives a recommendation for a Korean bakery.
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Tuesday, March 22 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman reminisced about now-closed restaurants, talked about Hill Country in Penn Quarter, and reviewed a visit to the Jose Andres-backed cafe at Arena Stage.
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Tuesday, March 15 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman talks about New York delis in Bethesda and gives Eden Center and downtown-DC dinner suggestions.
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Tuesday, March 8 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman finds a gas-station taqueria he'd drive 90 minutes to get to, points a reader to great fish and chips, and responds to comments about Central Michel Richard.
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Tuesday, March 1 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman lists the ten best places to eat in Gaithersburg/Germantown, continues his weeks-long discussion of pushy waiters, gives recommendations for vineyard outings, and talks about Logan Circle dining.
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Tuesday, February 22 2011 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, February 15 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman names the five best places for sushi, recommends food to pair with the Norton wine grape from Virginia, and gives his opinion on store-bought ice cream.
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Tuesday, February 8 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman reviews an underground taqueria in Columbia Heights and talks about Ethiopian restaurants and the identity of Restaurant Refugee, a regular chatter.
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Tuesday, February 1 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman picks his favorite eating neighborhoods, talks about an experience at Food and Wine Co. in Bethesda, and reviews Red Pearl in Columbia.
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Tuesday, January 25 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman rates the top ten wines-by-the-glass lists, talks about where to find great desserts, and reviews the newest trend—the gourmet hot dog.
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Tuesday, January 18 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman picks his top five pizza places, writes about an unlikely find—delicious food at a gas station—and talks to readers about Valentine's Day and guests on his chat.
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Tuesday, January 11 2011 at 11 AM
Todd reviews Curry Mantra in Fairfax and Rhode Island Reds in Hyattsville, gives his picks for the ten best sandwiches in Washington, and answers questions about our new 100 Very Best Restaurants list.
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Tuesday, January 4 2011 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman reviews Uncle Liu's Hot Pot, in Falls Church, and Carbon, in Rockville, and presents his Top 5 for bagels in the area.
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Tuesday, December 28 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, December 21 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, December 14 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, December 7 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, November 30 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, November 23 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, November 16 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, November 9 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, November 2 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, October 26 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, October 19 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, October 12 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, October 5 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news
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Tuesday, September 28 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, September 14 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, September 7 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11 AM
Read the transcript from today's chat with food & wine editor Todd Kliman.
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Kliman Online Postponed: Tuesday, August 17 at 11 AM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Todd Kliman's planned chat today has been postponed.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, August 3 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, July 27 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, July 20 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, July 13 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, July 6 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 29 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 22 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 15 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 8 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 1 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, May 25 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, May 11 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, May 4 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, April 27 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, April 20 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, April 13 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, March 30 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, February 9 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, January 26 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, January 5 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, December 29 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, December 22 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, December 15 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, December 8 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, December 1 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, November 24 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, November 17 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, November 10 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, November 3 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, October 27 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, October 20 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, October 13 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, October 6 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, September 29 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, September 22 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, September 15 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, September 8 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, September 1 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, August 25 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, August 11 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, August 4 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, July 28 at 11 AM
Todd recommends places near Ikea to dine, talks about if Ray's Hell Burger has fallen off, and lots more.
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Tuesday, July 21 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, July 14 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 30 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 23 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 16 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, June 9 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about "Little Mexico," fusion food, and lots more.
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Tuesday, June 2 at 11 AM
Read the transcript of today's chat with Washingtonian's food & wine editor and restaurant critic Todd Kliman.
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Tuesday, May 26 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about good Ethiopian food, crab houses, rotisserie chicken, and lots more.
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Tuesday, May 19 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about great cheese stores in the area, great eating in Fairfax, fresh spice stores, and more.
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Tuesday, May 12 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about Ray's Hell Burger, where to get good banh mi, and good late-night spots.
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Tuesday, May 5 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, April 28 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about dealing with food allergies while dining out, previewed Cheap Eats, and gave ideas for a Mothers' Day brunch.
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Tuesday, April 21 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about Michel Richard moving to Tysons, restaurants in Bethesda, dining at Eventide, and more.
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Tuesday, April 14 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about sending wine back at a restaurant, where to go for a graduation dinner, good delis in the area and more.
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Tuesday, April 7 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about how a restaurant is picked for the 100 Best, when to send back a bottle of wine, and more.
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Tuesday, March 31 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, March 24 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, March 17 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about fish 'n chips, Mark Slater's move to Ray's, afternoon tea spots, and more.
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Tuesday, March 10 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, March 3 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, February 10 at 11 AM
Have a question about our 100 best restaurants list? Want to know more about where to go for Restaurant Week? Ask Todd!
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Tuesday, February 3 at 11 AM
Have a question about our 100 best restaurants list? Want to know more about where to go for Restaurant Week? Ask Todd!
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Tuesday, January 27 at 11 AM
Have a question about our 100 best restaurants list? Want to know more about where to go for Restaurant Week? Ask Todd!
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Tuesday, January 13 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, January 6 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed Mrs. K's Toll House, updated us on Nava Thai's new location, and chatted about lots more.
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Tuesday, December 30 at 11 AM
Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!
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Tuesday, December 16 at 11 AM
Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!
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Tuesday, December 9 at 11 AM
Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!
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Tuesday, December 2 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed Art and Soul, and chatted about DC sushi and what makes a great steak.
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Tuesday, November 18 at 11 AM
Chat with Todd about dining–and win a free dinner by entering our contest!
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Tuesday, November 11 at 11 AM
Chat with Todd about dining–and enter our contest celebrating three years of Kliman Online!
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Tuesday, November 4 at 11 AM
Chat with Todd about dining–and enter our contest celebrating three years of Kliman Online!
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Tuesday, October 28 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed Don Churro Cafe, the Original Soup Man, took your recipe requests, and chatted about lots more.
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Tuesday, October 21 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed Redwood, hunted down your recipe requests, and chatted about lots more.
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Tuesday, October 14 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed La Caraquena, hunted down your requested recipes, and chatted about lots more food and dining news.
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Tuesday, October 7 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, September 23 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed Ici Urban Bistro, Pana Thai, and took your chat questions on everything from local chocolatiers to Gillian Clark's new place.
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Tuesday, September 16 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed the Darlington House and chatted about where to get Peruvian food, the revamped Teatro Goldoni, and lots more.
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Tuesday, September 9 at 11 AM
Todd interviewed Alain Ducasse and Michael Landrum about their new restaurants, and chatted about everything from tasty kabob to Oktoberfest.
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Tuesday, September 2 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, August 26 at 11 AM
Todd reviewed Maiwand Kabob and Sticky Rice, and chatted about where to indulge in late summer crabs, plus lots more.
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Tuesday, August 19 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news.
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Tuesday, August 12 at 11 AM
This week, Todd reviews Ariake in Reston and Argia's in Falls Church and chats about, among other things, the best Peking duck in the area.
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Tuesday, August 5 at 11 AM
Todd gave his picks for the best Restaurant Week experiences—and revealed the winner of his latest contest.
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Tuesday, July 29 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. Plus, he's got a new contest for you to enter—with an excellent prize.
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Tuesday, July 22 at 11 AM
Todd announced a new contest with a great prize, talked about CityZen and Komi, and gave ideas for a double date in Arlington.
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Tuesday, July 15 at 11 AM
Ask food & wine editor Todd Kliman a question about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. Plus, Todd will reveal the winner of his first-ever You Be the Critic Contest! So tune in at 11 today.
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Tuesday, July 8 at 11 AM
Every Tuesday at 11, food & wine editor Todd Kliman takes your questions about Washington area cuisine and restaurant news. And he's starting something new—a food review contest!
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Tuesday, July 1 at 11 AM
Todd is having a contest—he wants you to be the critic! He also chatted today about the Cheap Eats list, Butterfield 9 closing, and more.
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Tuesday, June 24 at 11 AM
Todd chatted today about the best bargains for gourmet dining, a bad experience at Ray's the Steaks, and what makes a good mixologist.
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Tuesday, June 17 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about the best potato chips in town (you might be surprised), good happy hours with food, and glasses of wine that cost more than an entree.
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Tuesday, June 10 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about Bethesda's new burger spot, H Street's Sticky Rice, and the three must-eat-at Best Bargain restaurants.
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Tuesday, June 3 at 11 AM
Todd chatted today about a great Thai spot in Wheaton, where to both eat well and watch the NHL playoffs, and more.
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Tuesday, May 27 at 11 AM
Today, Todd chatted about sushi, the new Best Bargain Restaurants issue, and more.
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A Special Best Bargains Dining Chat
A special chat! Todd's on assignment, so in honor of our upcoming Best Bargain Restaurants issue, we have in the owners and key players in the world of cheap eats.
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Tuesday, May 13 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about wine glass prices at The Source, the merits of using local and organic ingredients, and the area's best dim sum.
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Tuesday, May 6 at 11 AM
Todd chatted about cheap eats accessible by Metro, the next big trend after wine bars, and the New Chinatown of North Rockville.
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Tuesday, April 29 at 11 AM
Todd chatted today about the best falafel in the area, the prices at Jaleo, and where to get great cocktails in Arlington.
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Tuesday, April 22 at 11 AM
What's on the dining radar this week? Todd chatted about Vidalia, whether hostesses at upscale spots should wear flip flops, and the best spot to get some food when you're heading to a baseball game.
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Tuesday, April 15 at 11 AM
Today Todd chatted about Two Amys, great local crabcakes, and whether authenticity is what makes great food.
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Tuesday, April 8 at 11 AM
Todd talked about everything from his thoughts on wine bar Cork to great organic restaurants.
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Tuesday, April 1 at 11 AM
Today, Todd talked about the best Italian in DC, his choice for great mussels (you might be surprised), and the spots you need to eat at to consider yourself a real Washington resident.
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Tuesday, March 25 at 11 AM
Todd talked about everything from Russian restaurants to the area's best Thai spots to a Philly cheesesteak challenge in this week's chat.
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Tuesday, March 18 at 11 AM
In this Tuesday's chat, Todd talks about Rockville's Niwano Hana, where to eat after you've run the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, and how to do a birthday dinner for 10 at Zengo.
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Tuesday, March 11 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, March 4 at 11 AM
Todd returns from paternity leave to take your food and dining questions Tuesday at 11 AM.
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Tuesday, February 12 at 11 AM
Todd Kliman discusses your dining questions and area restaurant news, including tidbits about Mio, a great place for eggs benedict, and an authentic Turkish restaurant in the area.
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Tuesday, February 5 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, January 29 at 11 AM
Todd breaks big news: Gordon Ramsay may be coming to DC to take over Maestro.
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Tuesday, January 22 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, January 15 at 11 AM
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Tuesday, January 8 at 11 AM
Todd's taking a break for the holidays. Submit your food and dining questions, and check back on Tuesday, January 8 at 11 AM.
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Tuesday, December 18 at 11 AM
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December 11, 2007 @ 11AM
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December 4, 2007 @ 11AM
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November 27, 2007 @ 11AM
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November 20, 2007 @ 11AM
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November 13, 2007 @ 11AM
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November 6, 2007 @ 11AM
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October 30, 2007 @ 11AM
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Gillian Clark: October 23, 2007 @ 11 AM
Gillian Clark, chef/owner of DC's Colorado Kitchen and author of new memoir Out of the Frying Pan, will take your questions while Todd Kliman is on vacation.
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October 16, 2007 @ 11AM
Our wine columnist, Dave McIntyre (a.k.a. the Wine Guy), answers your questions while dining editor Todd Kliman is on vacation.
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October 9, 2007 @ 11AM
Raw fish-ologist and Dupont Circle resident Trevor Corson moonlights as a host of Kliman Online.
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October 2, 2007 @ 11AM
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September 25, 2007 @ 11AM
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September 18, 2007 @ 11AM
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September 11, 2007 @ 11AM
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June 5, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, May 29
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Tuesday, May 22
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Tuesday, May 15
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Tuesday, May 8, 2007
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Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Robert Wiedmaier, chef/owner of Marcel's and Brasserie Beck, guest hosts today's chat.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Todd Kliman is the Dining Editor of The Washingtonian and won a prestigious James Beard Award in 2005 for the country's best newspaper column.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2007 @ 11AM
Todd Kliman is the Dining Editor of The Washingtonian and won a prestigious James Beard Award in 2005 for the country's best newspaper column.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 @ 11AM
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007 @ 11AM
Ravi Kabob, Montmartre, Ruan Thai, and more
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007 @ 11AM
Farrah Olivia, Madjet, Central, 100 Very Best Restaurants
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Tuesday, January 9, 2007 @ 11AM
Myongdong , India Curry House, Muffin Man, and this year's 100 Very Best Restaurants list.
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December 26, 2006 @ 11AM
Bebo Trattoria, Oya, El-Chaparral Meat Market, Woo Lae Oak, Minh's, Restaurant Week, January 2007 100 Best Restaurants issue, Pizzeria Paradiso.
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December 19, 2006 @ 11AM
Viridian, Mark's Kitchen, Seasons, Domku, HR-57, the best mojitos, preview of the 2007 100 Best Restaurants issue, favorite gift cookbooks, BLT Steak, the New Deal Cafe, Michel Richard's cookbook, Maestro, pizza in Mount Pleasant, the Park Hyatt's tea cellar, Bacchus.
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December 12, 2006@11AM
Sergio's, Farrah Olivia, Stoney's, Delhi Club, Bob's 88 Shabu Shabu, sandwiches in DC, Jacqueline Rodier, Red Sage, L'Auberge Chez Francois, Chez Yon Yon, Obelisk, trans-fat ban, Capitol Hill restaurants, raw oysters, Fractured Prune.
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December 4, 2006 @ 11AM
Sushi Ko, Makoto, Kotobuki, Joss, Kaz Sushi Bistro, BLT Steak, Notti Bianche, Minh's, sticky buns, Mon Ami Gabi, chowder, Bebo Trattoria, Mandu, Ford's Theatre, Kinkead's, Sunday brunch.
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November 28, 2006 @ 11AM
Severn Inn, Komi, Idylwood Grill, top five restaurants in Bethesda, top six restaurants in Silver Spring, Maestro, Readers' Favorite Restaurants, sticky buns, Dino, sushi.
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November 21, 2006 @ 11AM
Citronelle, remembering Jacqueline Rodier, Thanksgiving buffets in Northern Virginia, favorite brunch spots, Agraria, good food with a view, DC steakhouses, takeout pies, Heritage India, Korean cuisine.
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November 14, 2006 @ 11AM
Citronelle, restaurant price-gouging, Galileo, Comet Ping Pong, Ray's the Steaks, Thanksgiving plans, Romantic Restaurants, NYC vs. DC food debate.
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November 7, 2006 @ 11AM
Eden Center, a new chef at Mendocino Grille, Red Sky in Laurel, outside-the-beltway restaurants, Ledo's pizza, NYC vs. DC eats, Italian food, restaurant dress codes.
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