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Ferris Bueller

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  1. This place is not big (they repurposed and upgraded the former coffee space 3 years ago) - they have a very cozy indoor space and an adjacent outdoor area which is awesome in Spring, Summer and Fall. They enclose in the Winter months and heaters help make it an extension of the indoor space. 

    This is a true "family" restaurant, from the kitchen to the front-of-the-house you will find a family member nearby always ready to assist. The food is fresh. The salads are excellent and big, so if you happen to split one you will be fine. Their cheesy garlic bread is the perfect start on a cooler Fall evening (like last night). They change their menu seasonally and even recently opened for breakfast on weekends only. I could bore you with the dishes I have tried, but I always try something different every time we visit; everything has been great and prepared with care. They have a "Social hour" Friday's from 3-6 PM featuring live music be I have not been able to catch that yet.

    Two (2) very cool concepts, Sunday Family dinner and Gnocchi Thursdays.

    Sunday Family Dinner is a special including salad & entree (~$25). Currently you can opt for spaghetti or a lasagna (composition changes weekly). 

    Gnocchi Thursdays ($18) allows you to select from one of several weekly, rotating gnocchi specials - have done this several times and you will not be disappointed by selection or result.

    My wife and I have been here probably 10 times and each time have left completely satisfied with smiles on our faces. Desserts are plentiful and displayed on the bar/counter area to tempt you. The service is solid and genuine.

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  2. I have been going to this restaurant since I was a kid. This location is not the original, but they have always had a presence in Falls Church.

    If you want to know where the "locals" go this is it. Family owned, there are at least two generations of the family working here and on any given day the founders are at the restaurant, many times greating you when you walk in. 

    They have a board of daily specials and portions are substantial. Service is always with a smile and after you have been there a few times the wait staff will remember you and treat you like family; the greetings and familiarity are sincere. 

    Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Greek specialties are always worthy...however their steak and cheese is a treat, very flavorful and served steaming hot. Have never had anything but great experiences here and cannot believe this place was missed in this forum. It is tucked away 1/2 a block off Annandale Road, behind the Bill Page Honda dealership.

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  3. On 8/18/2017 at 10:38 PM, Ferris Bueller said:

    Excellent Cuban Sandwich Locally - with 2 DC area locations, try Colada - in Sterling - and off T Street in Downtown DC.  Having lived in Fort Lauderdale/Miami for many years and frequented Little Havana for Cuban sandwiches.  This place saves you the airfare, but the Sterling skyline pales in comparison to Miami's waterfront and beach area.

    COLADA SHOP CUBAN Ham, Slow Roasted Pork, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, pickles and cilantro aioli, Cuban bread.

    Great place to sit outside and grab a Cafe con Leche or Cuban Coffee - very nice outdoor seating area, and ample parking.

    Colada Shop in Sterling closed some time ago - too bad, always had patrons, but perhaps the Covid curse took a toll on another small business. This strip-type of center is loaded with eateries, so there is lots of restaurant competition.

  4. They have a great thing going here...went by this evening about an hour ago, and the stream of people going in/out was pretty steady. They are only accepting in-person ordering but the wait after ordering was less than 20 minutes.

    - Arancini with Sausage - excellent, and not greasy at all - peas were a cool touch.

    - Meatball Pizza - crust is excellent, slightly sweetened, perfect char and travelled well.

    - Meatballs in Marinara - decent sized meatballs, marinara was mild and their bread which accompanies the order was very good.

    - Bimbi Pizza - basically straight cheese pizza - it was fine, enough said.

    - Pepperoni Pizza - good sauce, and meat combo - nothing crazy but nicely seasoned and everyone loved it.

    If you go, there is outdoor seating enclosed by a new wood 4' high fence. There are a few gas fireplaces and you can grab a beer while you wait. If you want to wait in your car they hand you a laminated # and bring the food to you. For being a new location, they have it down. Easy ordering, hardly a wait time, and food was fresh and hot.

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  5. Ordered 2 pies online today - they were pretty busy and much more so than I think they expected. Mall was packed for a Sunday, but it is 5 days before Christmas. They were very accommodating and working to keep up with demand. I like their crust and toppings were fresh and well portioned. You can mix and match slices to create a pie, which is pretty cool. 

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  6. Yes - you can likely do this, easier if it an end unit. Best place to start, check with the original builder (depends on how old the place is)? They should be able to explain how they ran the duct out (under) the island and out the rear or side exterior of home. New codes in place will potentially affect other requirements like make-up air needed depending on displacement of fan with new hood.

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  7. Excellent lunch today, the Brasserie was booked for over three (3) weeks so we ate at the patio off the main dining room. Large tented area, many VERY socially-spaced tables. Servers masked, gloved, attentive, not overbearing, careful and welcoming. The indoor tables also nicely spaced, and although I would prefer not to eat indoors, they have it set up really well.

    Meal was excellent from house-smoked Norwegian Salmon 3-ways to Caesar salad with Papas bouillabaisse and souffle - everything was excellent, just what I needed on a nice Fall day in NoVa.

    Place was busy, definitely staffed to accommodate the clientele but felt as it does, quiet, subdued and enjoyable.

     

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