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Real Buffalo Wings Needed
Since you mention Silver Spring, have you tried the wings at The Quarry House? Had them a couple of times and thought they were good.
Status of China Bistro (aka "Mama's Dumplings") in Rockville?
Great news! Thanks for the update.
Royal Mile Pub Wheaton, I heard that it is re-opened?
Stopped by last Friday and had a late lunch of fish and chips. Seemed to be the same quality dish they have always served. Not inexpensive at $14.50, but well made.
Not much has changed in the place. It did look like they had a reduced number of Scotch whiskies currently available.
Looking for Albanian/Bosnian/Serbian Grocery stores in the area
There's a small place called "Euro Mart" hidden in a row of shops near the intersection of Rockville Pike and Route 28. They don't have a huge selection of items, but I believe the owners are a Bosnian couple and they are very friendly and helpful. They carry a selection of products from the former Yugoslavia and other European nations.
http://www.euromart.us/
Status of China Bistro (aka "Mama's Dumplings") in Rockville?
Does anyone know the status of China Bistro (aka "Mama'Dumplings") on Route 355 near Rockville? The windows are blacked out and no sign on the door except a "Stop Work Order" from local government.
I sure hope we haven't lost one of the great chow spots in the Rockville area.
Salted Caramel
Not in DC or Arlington, but Velatis Caramel Shop on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring might have what you need. I notice that they even have "Sea Salt Turtles."
http://www.velatis.com/index.asp
Haggis
The Rodman's Gourmet food and wine near White Flint Mall had canned haggis around New Year's. I'm not sure if it's still in stock.
MetroRail-Friendly Ethnic Eats in the DC 'Burbs
Sichuan Pavillion is probably only a 10-minute walk from the Rockville Metro station.
MetroRail-Friendly Ethnic Eats in the DC 'Burbs
Take a look at Wheaton, Maryland, right on the Red Line. Many interesting places to eat within a 10 to 15 minute walk (if that) of the Metro station.
Ruan Thai and Nava Thai
Ren's Ramen
New Kam Fong
Full Key
Mi La Cay (Vietnamese)
Saigonese (for banh mi)
Max's Kosher Deli (falafel and shawarma are the way to go)
And so many excellent pollo ala brasa places it's hard to count...
Good hunting!
Made in the Baltimore Region
How about a selection of "Sun of Italy" products or some "Tiger Sauce" from Tulkoff's?
Silver Spring, MD
I recently enjoyed a dinner at Addis Ababa, an Ethiopian restaurant on Fenton Street - good food and friendly service.
Crisfield Restaurant on Georgia Avenue serves some classic Chesapeake Bay style seafood dishes. Certainly a "rustic" place with a large raw bar, Crisfield has been in business since just after WWII. Fried oysters, crab-stuffed shrimp, and dishes in the classic "Norfolk style" are personal favorites.
You might consider heading north up Georgia Avenue (or the Metro Red Line) to Wheaton for some excellent Thai food or pollo ala brasa. Wheaton is about a 10-minute drive north of Silver Spring.
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Addis Ababa Restaurant
8233 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Local source for Ubet's chocolate syrup - NoVA/DC/MD
Not positive, but I would contact Kosher Mart in Rockville, MD and Shalom Market in Wheaton, MD. It's likely that either one or both will have Fox's Ubet Chocolate Syrup.
Apiary selling honey in MD?
Try "The Bee Folks" in Mount Airy, Maryland
http://www.beefolks.com/
They have a very nice variety of honey products.
BBQ--looking for the best
Where is "Slab O Ribs"? I know where George's and Dale's are, but I'm not familiar with this other place - sounds interesting...
BBQ--looking for the best
BIG ++1 on Dale's Smokehouse near Indian Head, Maryland. When discussing barbecue in the DMV, several Charles County joints are reliable sources, but for a couple of years now, it's my opinion that Dale's is the best.
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Dale's Smokehouse
4645 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640
Where to find Haymen's Old Tom Gin?
Quite some time ago I found it at Plain Old Pearsons on Wisconsin Avenue. I'm not sure if they still carry it, but it might be worth a call.
Good hoagies in Northern VA or general DC area?
Marchone's Italian Market in the heart of Wheaton makes a good Italian coldcut - ask for it on the "hard roll" and you've got a really solid sub. Very nice meats and cheeses, crushed red hot peppers an absolute.
Their meatball subs are good too - a real gory mess to eat!
ISO Guinea Pig, South American Style
I've been told that this place in Wheaton, MD will prepare cuy if prior arrangements are made:
Cabanita Restaurant
11305 Elkin St, Wheaton, MD 20902
Telephone: (301) 942-8691
I've haven't eaten there so I can't be positive of this.
ISO Vietnamese restaurant in Rockville/Bethesda/Gaithersburg
+1 on MiCaLay in Wheaton - good noodle bowls, various appetizers - friendly and family run.
Can't speak to the other dishes, but "Saigonese" on Grandview Avenue in Wheaton makes very nice banh mi sandwiches at the usual low prices - definitely worth a stop.
Restaurants en route from Washington, DC area to Northern Neck, Virginia
If you're reaching the Northern Neck via Rt. 301, you have several seafood options - Captain Billy's and Robertson's down at Pope's Creek. Both are crab houses on the water that also have full seafood menus. Also about a 15 minute drive off Rt. 301 is Captain John's down at Cobb Island - again, crabs and seafood menu.
Right on Rt. 301 near La Plata is Johnny Boy's Ribs. Dine outside on picnic tables - pretty decent ribs and a fine barbecue sauce for dipping.
Throughout Charles County, MD, travelling Rt. 301 to the Northern Neck, seafood and barbecue are good options.
Best wings in Bethesda!
Hard Times Cafe on Del Ray - Order the original Texas wings.
Hard to beat these. They also serve a few other "flavors."
Multi-deck county garage immediately across the street is free on the weekends - easy access.
Good place to buy scotch in DC?
Big second on Ace Beverage! Excellent selection and a very knowledgeable staff that always has time to discuss and assist. Beyond scotch, they have a fascinating selection of rums, american whiskies, mezcal...the list goes on.
Indian lunch buffet in Gaithersburg/Rockville
What about "Minerva" at the intersection of Rt. 355 and Shady Grove Road? The do a large lunch buffet every day of the week. I always enjoyed the large variety and quality of the food.
Boiled Peanuts
The one Harris Teeter grocery store I visited had them canned. I'm not sure if this is an item all their stores stock. Might be worth a phone call.
Any Opinions Re: Yuengling Bock
Any opinions regarding this season's Yuengling Bock?
Also, I'm looking for it in the Washington, DC metro area and having great difficulty tracking it down. The ususal suspects in DC (Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits) and Maryland (The Perfect Pour and Corridor Liquor) don't seem to have it.
Italian hard rolls in MoCo?
I know what you mean - I think I remember a sandwich called the "Sicilian." It was a meat and cheese combo with olive spread and hot red peppers all served hot - a really excellent sandwich.
Though for old time's sake and the memories, I was very happy when Momma came back. Between Lucia's and Marchone's, I've been eating Italian Cold Cuts in Wheaton since the early 1970's.
Now let's talk about the "original" Jerry's sub shop that was in Wheaton on University Boulevard!
Good bars in Bethesda?
Flanagan's Harp & Fidddle would be about a 15-minute walk from your location. Full bar with nicely prepared food. Music most nights of the week, but despite the Irish name, the tunes are usually jazz, blues, or rock covers.
http://www.flanagansharpandfiddle.com/
Italian hard rolls in MoCo?
"Mama" Lucia's - the sub shop on University Boulevard in Wheaton, MD. Mama bakes her own breads. This place has been in business since the 1970's and they make a very solid Italian Cold Cut sub on hard roll.
Forget about Mama Lucia's, the eminently forgettable chain...
Opinions Regarding Virginia's Catoctin Creek Distillery Whiskies?
Thanks very much for all the information - sounds like a distillery worth looking into.
