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How not to attract a new customer... I've walked by Annie's a few times, and have been meaning to try it. I understand that they have a small menu that changes daily, so I went to their website to see what they had tonight. No word on their website...only an old RSS feed that hasn't been updated since May. I called, and the man who answered knew a few of the items that they had for dinner, but not everything. I mentioned that it would be nice if they updated their website daily to show the menu, but he said they didn't have time to do that, and I should check their Facebook page instead. No link to the Facebook page from the website (no mention of it either), so I did a search and came up with two different Facebook pages. One that I needed to "friend" the owner in order to view, and one that hadn't been updated since February, 2011. So I'm not going there tonight. Maybe some you will disagree, but in this day and age I expect to be able to see a menu online...especially for a place that has a very small menu. To be fair, Annie's says their menu depends on what they get from local farmers, so they probably don't know far in advance what they're making....but it only takes two seconds to update a Facebook page. Maybe they do that on the page I couldn't access. We'll see. With that said, has anyone eaten here lately? Worth the hassle? -
Tonight.... left the restaurant at 9:30 and bopped over to Tako Grill. Perfect Toro sashimi. Like jelly, melt in your mouth smooth with real wasabi and nuta sauce. Well worth the 17.00 price tag Ankimo Sashimi- big cuncks on the first order, thinner center slices on the second. Orange soy reduction with green onions and baby ginger shoots. Again, perfect. Grilled things- tongue, eggplant, asparagus, fried tofu, garlic cloved- good to great items. The tongue especailly. Takua Shisho hand roll, Ume Shisho hand roll, two pieces of Uni. The Uni was serves without the traditional cup of seaweed to support it- it was that firm. The tow handrolls were superb, tangy pcikles and the perfect balance of stuff to rice. Ichinokura and Suishin Sake - 3 tokurri of cold sake, very flavorful Suishin won the night. Total bill just $100, well worth it for the exquisite stuff we had. Tonights meal was a bargain compared to our last meal at Kaz (way more expensive) and Kotobuki (way cheaper but no where near as good). Good value doesn't always mean cheap. I'd rather drop $100 at Tako than $60 at Kotobuki. I feel more pampered and more satisified. -
Last Saturday night my wife and I ate at Guadado's in Bethesda. They are on Del Ray ave in Bethesda with parking accoss the street. To be able to dine in Bethesda at 8pm on a Sat. night without reservation is a feat in itself. I prefer being dynamic and this worked out well. This is a tapas and paella place. The shrimp and Chorizo was great as wwas the mussels and marinated mushrooms. The sangria was respectable. The place has no atmosphere but who cares.. The price was right and the food was good. If you have ever been to Centro Vasco in NYC, this is that kind of place. Highly recommended ..I'll be back -
According to Arlnow the long running Hamburger Hamlet in Crystal City could close. Evidently there are some last minute negotiations going on to try and keep the restaurant operating per the article -
if you are craving tiny drumsticks, rest assured, you can go to Momo Chicken + Jazz on Cordell Ave and get 5 measly wings , FOR $15. We opened the box, looked into it slack-jawed and all felt violated. -
Looks like another pizza joint headed to Bethesda. Looks to be next door to Gaffney's. http://www.havenpizzeria.com/ -
It's not just any old Maggie's; it's *the* Maggie's - the legendary Tenleytown pizzeria that was there from 1950-1998. In 1964, Joe Trilling purchased the pizzeria from the original owner, Phil "Maggie" Magenello, and owned it for 34 years. Jeff Trilling, owner of the new Bethesda Maggie's, is Joe's son, so there is more than just a nominal link to the old institution. You stumbled across a noteworthy story, mnnchas! -
I've passed this place several times and have never been tempted by it, but this month's Bethesda Magazine has an interview with Michel Richard and he names it one of his favorite restaurants in Bethesda (but so is Cafe Deluxe, though). Then, when I googled the restaurant, it comes up as a Roberto Donna restaurant (*). Is this true? [Can this board avoid implosion with the mention of his name?] It's mentioned in the Dining in Bethesda , but I'm surprised that a Donna restaurant (if it still is one) wouldn't have more interest on this board. -
Found ourselves in Rockville today, doing some holiday shopping and needing a snack...out of the corner of my eye I spotted Greenberry on the other side of the plaza from Filene's. We thought we'd give it a try since we didn't have time for a "real" lunch! First, the women at the counter said they have only been open for about 2 weeks, and that this is the first franchise for Greenberry yogurt. Ever. She mentioned her brother-in-law and another sibling, I believe, came up with the recipe themselves and don't use any powders. She said that they are not affiliated with any other "berry" or froyo venture. So that makes me wonder if they are even related to the Greenberry Coffee and Tea? On to the taste--I must say, this is one of the best I've had...probably second to the froyo we had at Yogurtland in Hawaii this summer. Smooth, creamy, with no "dry" aftertaste. I had the original (tart but balanced) mixed with dark chocolate (intense), with marshmallow, chocolate Flake and candied pecans. Mr. S had the strawberry mixed with dark chocolate and said the strawberry was exceptional. -
I've been walking past the construction zone that became Roof Bethesda (and Smashburger) for a while now, so I was pleased to see it finally open and thought I'd check it out. From what I've been reading, I thought it was going to be more of a hip, rootop bar scene that also happened to have food, but I was happy to see that I was wrong...well, maybe not wrong, they're certainly going for the hip bar part...it's also a serious restaurant. And a darn good one at that. Let me start with a negative though. Unless your restaurant has some sort of really wacky concept, I really, really don't need the server to start with a long winded explanation of the menu. It's a restaurant. It's a menu. Appetizers are smaller than entrees. Yes, I can see that the cocktails are on top, and the wine is on the bottom. I get it. I've dined before. Don't get me wrong, our server was excellent and friendly...I know this comes from the top. Stop it. Anyway, we started with a Smithwicks draft, $7, and a Russian Mule, $10 (I think that's what it was called), an excellent drink with vodka, ginger and lime juice served in a copper cup, which stayed nicely chilled throughout the meal. Cute. We skipped appetizers and went right to entrees, Tagliatelle Pasta and Clams Handmade egg noodles, local clams, garlic, butter, tomatoes, $18 and Mountain Trout Almondine French beans, red bliss potatoes, almonds, caper-brown butter sauce $18 Both were excellent and, as you can see, reasonably priced. Nothing especially earth-shattering or creative, just simple and well made. Exactly what I tend to look for in a restaurant. We finished with a Sticky Toffee Pudding ($10 on the menu, charged $8) which could have used a big big scoop of ice cream instead of the chantilly cream on top, but was warm and tasty despite that. Food aside, I do have a few issues though. The main one is the lack of separation between the bar and the main dining area. It was loud, and the bar crowd was practically spilling into the dining room on a Monday night...can't imagine what it'll be like on a Friday or Saturday night. Might take some work to convince people that this is as much a restaurant as a bar. But the main room is beautiful....it's on the second floor of the building and is pretty much all window...you get a very nice view of the neighborhood. Also, and I know I sound like a broken record here, the menu on the website was vastly different from the menu we received, and didn't specify prices. Drives me crazy. I was really looking forward to the churros mentioned online, and was disappointed when they didn't have them. Ideally? Update the menu on the website daily. If that's too hard, note on the website that it's a sample menu, and post the full one daily on your Facebook page. Easy. In general though, this was one of the most pleasant meals I've had in Bethesda in a while. I know it's early, but it looks like I'll be adding this to the rotation along with Grapeseed, Food Wine and Co., and a few others as long as it doesn't get too loud and bar-oriented.
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Tim Carmen breaking the news. Jeffrey Yu, son of Hollywood East's Janet Yu, is opening up a dumpling shop in Montgomery Mall...claims July 1, but you know how that works. "Dumpling Dojo is all about homemade dumplings, Bao sandwiches, & rice bowls! I'm excited to open & share the recipes I've worked so hard on!" He also appears to have a donut shop in the works. -
The chainy sort of place is going to be Freddie's Lobster and Clams from the owners of Grapeseed. Bethesda Magazine Article
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New burrito chain opens this Thursday in the old Baja Fresh space on Elm Street in Bethesda. DC location (19th Street) opens later this summer. http://boloco.com/
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4838 Bethesda Ave - I think this is where Centro is/was?? Anyone have the scoop? -
I noticed Sharpen This at the Bethesda Farmers Market in May and made a mental note to give it a try since we missed the window for Sur La Table that we usually do. Alicia came into this several years ago when she recognized a need for reliable quality sharpening services for hairdressers and barbers. From that, she got into residential knife sharpening after some training. She uses a custom designed machine with fine sandpaper belts and a leather polishing belt. I don't think her prices have changed much, if at all, in the three years since LauraB mentioned ST in the Bethesda Farmers Market thread. She doesn't have a fixed location but sets up at Bethesda, Williams Sonoma in Mazza Gallery and in Alexandria and maybe a few other spots. Her website always has the upcoming schedule. I wanted to create a new topic for Aiicia because it might help her and because the business deserves support. I brought 4 or 5 Henckels and Wustof knives to her a week or so ago. She told me to come back in 30 minutes and, when I got back an hour or so later, they were ready. When I got home, I tried two of them with the famous "tomato test" and, while they'd clearly been sharpened, I wasn't sure they were as sharp as they could be. Mostly a question of how much pressure had to be applied to the tomato with just one of the blades. I emailed Alicia that night and she replied near instantly, encouraging me to bring them back to her for a re-sharpening at no charge. So I did. She was at Bethesda again this past weekend. And, it definitely helped. All four knives now slice heirlooms with virtually just the weight of the blade as pressure. Alicia was absolutely happy to run them again and I love that she did that. A reasonably priced independent business with a real focus on quality service. Have to like that. -
Been here probably 3-4 times this year. I always wait for a fresh pie before ordering. Crust is good, generally not soggy, usually crisp. Plain cheese only. Sauce is generally under-seasoned (have they heard of salt?) and less than inspiring. Not bad, but not worth the calories unless you are desperate. Need to try Vace one of these days. -
Somewhat surprised that there wasn't a thread already for Vince and Dominics. Around since 1983 in Bethesda behind Montgomery Mall, and closed on May 30. Here is the message they posted on facebook: "Vince and Dominic's would like to thank our loyal customers for supporting us for 31 years! As of 5:00 today Home Depot would not renew our lease and the doors are closed for good. Until yesterday we were lead to believe that a new lease would go through, so we were surprised and deeply saddened by this turn of events. We love you all." Their departure will surely be missed. Great pizza, great service, great people. -
I couldn't be happier, even knowing nothing about this place. Anyone know any details? "Korean Restaurant Coming To Woodmont Triangle" by Aaron Kraut on bethesdanow.com Don't get me wrong, the constant infux of pizza and burger places in Bethesda is exciting and all (where's a sarcasm font when you need one), but it's so nice to see a place opening up that really fills a need.
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As a side note, it appears that Red Tomato has also been closed due to foundation/structural issues caused by the huge apartment tower being built rightnext to it. Not sure if they are open elsewhere in the meantime. "Red Tomato Cafe Closes Amid Construction Controversy" by Aaron Kraut on bethesdanow.com
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NAPLES 45 in Bethesda......another concept by the Patina Group of NYC Needs a Rock Star EXECUTIVE CHEF. Naples 45 will be opening soon in Bethesda. We need an Executive Chef with incredible Italian Cuisine knowledge. At the Patina Group...we are all about the Chef. They are the focus of our restaurants. Everyone else works in support of the kitchen, the chef and her/his team. Have you worked with/for the best chef's in the business? Does your resume say "creativity" and have you worked in well known kitchens learning your craft? The base compensation for this position will approach $100K (or maybe excced that for the right person)...you will be the focus of this brand new location and you will be able to continue your trek toward your culinary goals. Please forward a resume in confidence to: Joe.Brower@TalentServed.com www.talentserved.com -
Part time position (16 - 24 hours per week) in a small beer and wine store. This is an excellent entry level opportunity to learn about the craft beer and wine industries, we work with some of the USA's best beer and wine importers and distributors. We need someone who is reliable, can work evenings and weekends, sales oriented, can carry and move 50 pounds. You will do everything to keep the store running including but not limited to helping at beer and wine tastings, updating the web page, stocking shelves, sweeping the floor, running the cash register and helping customers. Experience is not necessary but a good attitude is a must. Email your resume with a brief cover note. We can't pay much but the job could transition into more hours or it could be a stepping stone for a full time job elsewhere in the industry. Justin McInerny Capital Beer & Wine 7903 Norfolk Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 store (301) 656-8855 cell (301) 300-8947 -
Are you serious about cocktails and wine? Do you like working quickly and efficiently? Do you like it when your opinion matters and you are asked to be creative? If you answered yes to theses questions, then we have a perfect opportunity for you. Bar Manager, Nate Mann, has created a beverage program with interesting and diverse cocktails, over 20 wines by the glass, and plenty of craft beers. He is looking for the right person to join his team. Qualifications: Previous experience in an upscale or a fine dining environment preferred Ability to work in a fast paced environment Knowledge of classic cocktails, including proper techniques of preparation and presentation Ability to discuss and sell wine Knowledge of craft beers Desire to learn and apply knowledge Ability to work as part of a team and communicate in a professional manor Ability to communicate with guests with the utmost professionalism and care Stop by and ask for Mike, Nate, or Colin Monday - Thursday between the hours of 3 and 4:30 PM at 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 or email your resume to jobs@redwoodbethesda.com. -
Saw this sign in the old Gaffney's space in Bethesda...anyone have any info?
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I had a solo dinner at Yuzu this past Wednesday and was very pleased. I discovered Yuzu through a Tom Sietsema "First Bite" column http://tinyurl.com/nbngbtv. The restaurant, which has been open for about a month, is located at 7345 Wisconsin Avenue. Their web page is here: http://yuzubethesda.com/. I ordered nigiri from the menu of specials on offer that day: I enjoyed everything with the exception of the nihon anago, which was oddly mushy and tasteless. From the regular kitchen menu, I ordered the "fried oyster, kakifry" which was just wonderful. The panko coating was crisp, not greasy, and the interior harbored full-flavored, molten oyster goodness. The oysters were accompanied by a dipping sauce (can't recall the name, but it was dark and a little sweet, akin to a plum sauce), and a small dab of spicy mustard. Both perfectly complimented the oysters. I'm reserving final judgement until I'm able to dine here at least another time or two, but I'm hoping that I've found my go-to sushi place near home in east MoCo.
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I would like to recommend the Yellow Ribbon Fund as a non-profit organization that is worth supporting. Based in Bethesda, the YRF was founded in 2005 to provide support to wounded service members and their families. I discovered them while searching for an organization to which we could donate exercise equipment to benefit wounded warriors. They placed our equipment and when I received a photo of a service member with a spine injury using our elliptical, that was all the reward I needed. The YRF sponsors all kinds of activities to benefit and support the families of wounded warriors and pays for hotel rooms, rental cars and much more for families who have traveled here from out of state to visit their wounded at Walter Reed. Restaurants in Bethesda, led by Jeff Heineman at Grapeseed, are supporting the YRF by donating part of their profits during restaurant week. Jeff is also contributing a portion of every tab from the special DR.com tasting menus on Friday and Saturday nights. If you're looking for an organization to make an in-kind or monetary donation, please consider the Yellow Ribbon Fund. Laura Belden
