Hello! I'm Tas from Chevy Chase. I grew up in the area, and can recall back to when there was a Hot Shoppes at the corner of Wisconsin Ave and East-West Hwy in Bethesda, and a Shakey's Pizza across the street (which I thought was the greatest place on earth when I was a kid)! Dining options have sure flourished since back in the day. Or perhaps they were always varied and good, but I didn't realize it as a 10 year old?
Looking forward to reading about all the great places I should eat in the area (and living vicariously through your experiences)!