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Thai Restaurant Captures Authentic Cuisine

By Nick Biggs-Chiropolos November 29, 2014

★★★★★ $$ Many restaurants that serve international cuisine tend to stray away from their most basic roots, such as with Mai Thai’s largely Americanized menu. On the other hand, certain...

Odd Flavors are Worth the Hype

By Yiwen Hu November 21, 2014

★★★★★ $$$ At just 20 past 4 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, still 40 minutes before Rose’s Luxury opened its door, a line of well over 30 people had already formed in front of the neighborhood...

CLAIRE CARRIQUE FOR THE HOYA
Bulldog Tavern is a pub and therefore offers the expected list of classic American dishes and beer. The Hoya burger stands out as a solid bet among an array of dishes that didn’t wuite hit the mark.

Highly Anticipated Campus Pub Disappoints

By Claire Carrique November 21, 2014

★★☆☆☆ $$ Instead of dining at The Tombs once again or quickly grabbing a Sweetgreen salad, my friends and I decided to try something new this week. For a convenient, close-to-home meal, we...

YIWEN HU/THE HOYA
Brasserie Beck is the place to go for delicious mussels and impressive brunch. The chicken and waffles plays up the traditional Southern classic by substituting in crispy Belgian waffles and jalepeno maple syrup

Quality Eatery Impresses with Brunch and Seafood

By Yiwen Hu October 31, 2014

★★★★★ When it comes to seafood, opinions can be divisive. For those enchanted by seafood, mussels can be especially irresistible. Brasserie Beck is one such establishment in this category....

BRYAN YUEN/THE HOYA
The Bahn Mi Sandwich is just one of many quirky combinations of French and Asian cuisine at the fusion restaurant Mama Rouge. It contains skirt steak layered with mixed vegetables and spices.

Fusion Restaurant Fails to Meld French and Asian Flavors

By Bryan Yuen and Michael Fiedorowicz October 31, 2014

★★☆☆☆ To step outside of the daily routine, our party decided to check out Mama Rouge, a restaurant by the waterfront that specializes in French-Asian fusion cuisine. The two of us were...

Lauded Restaurant Rocks the Entree, Other Dishes Fall Flat

Lauded Restaurant Rocks the Entree, Other Dishes Fall Flat

By Yiwen Hu September 19, 2014

There are several neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., that are known for their concentration of restaurants: Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and even Georgetown. Foggy Bottom, on the other hand, is a hidden...

DC Hot Spot Tempts With Quality Indian Gourmet

By Yiwen Hu August 29, 2014

★★★☆☆ $$$$ Every city known for great food has a handful of restaurants that are considered “must-gos” — one cannot be labelled a foodie without trying these restaurants. In Washington,...

Small Japanese Joint in Chinatown Manages to Impress

By Allison Hillsbery August 29, 2014

★★★☆☆ $$$$ Us California girls love our sushi, and so the unofficial mission of my first years in Washington, D.C., is to find a great sushi place. In the spirit of this quest, I was very...

YIWEN HUN FOR THE HOYA

The gnocchi and Gorgonzola at the Italian restaurant Pasta Mia was perfectly cooked and served with a generous amount of the restaurant’s signature, strong, rich cheese sauce.

Generous Portions and Classic Flavors Make Italian Eatery a Hit

By Yiwen Hu March 28, 2014

★★★☆☆ $$$$ Pasta Mia, which has been on the corner of Columbia Road and 18th Street for more than a decade, holds a special place in the hearts of Italian cuisine lovers in Adams...

Mediterranean Brunch Caters To Young, Urban Tastes

By Flor Lee March 28, 2014

★★★☆☆ $$$$ Mediterranean restaurant Urbana possessed a welcoming yet robust atmosphere that immediately set the tone for the upcoming meal. Although it was moderately populated when I...

Elegant Restaurant Emphasizes River View and Seasonal Catches

By Meagan Wang March 21, 2014

4/5 stars Located by the waterfront on K and 31st streets, Fiola Mare provides an elegant and relaxing dining experience that highlights seafood through its simple and flavorful dishes. The...

Fresh Tex-Mex Dishes Cater to Every Occasion

By Flor Lee March 21, 2014

3/5 stars A tasty and satisfying culinary experience is only a GUTS bus ride away. Whether you are looking for an elegant meal with family members or a casual Tex-Mex lunch with a hungry classmate, Lauriol Plaza’s...

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