I am BrianV, very close to my actual name (I didn't feel much need for anonymity on a food site). I came here because of the Post article; I am always looking for new information on Washington restaurants, and food and wine in general.
I am not in the business, but like to eat. I go out a lot, although I am far less adventurous than I used to be. I'd say my favorites (and they have been for a while) are Obelisk, Black Salt, Prime Rib among the higher end places. I am very fond as well of any kind of near eastern food (Afghan, Iranian, where I think the area is fairly strong) and Turkish, where we are rather weak. I also like Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese, although again I have not been terribly happy with anything I've had around here (although I recognize that my reluctance to drive far into the suburbs is a handicap).
I also cook at home, but only as a hobby: generally favor the italian and french repertoire, but also do occasional Indian, middle eastern, mexican and chinese.
I buy too much wine.
