Walter Nicholls

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Not So Guilty Pleasures – Dama Pastry & Cafe

Sunday morning is a busy time for the staff of Dama Pastry & Café, a family-run Ethiopian bakery and coffee bar in Foxcroft Heights, a short walk from the U.S. Air Force Memorial in Arlington ...

Sunday Special – La Cochabambina Lunch Truck

Every Sunday (and only on that day), you can find three or more Bolivian food trucks parked on Arlington Boulevard, near the intersection of Annandale Road in Falls Church. One, in particular, draws crowds at midday and into the afternoon, with customers waiting in a line that sometimes stretches 30 or more deep. That’s why I stop for lunch at La Cochabambina. Lines seldom lie.

Restaurant Review: Water & Wall

Tim Ma brings big flavors to Virginia Square

Jose’s Way – Jose Andres Foods

José Andrés wants you to put potato chips in your omelet, just as he does at home. And not just any chips will do. The internationally known chef, co-owner of Jaleo and the soon-to-open (by March) America Eats Tavern in McLean (as well as a dozen other ThinkFoodGroup restaurants), prefers that you buy the bag with his picture on it ...

Class Act – Cooking Classes

Want to learn the secrets behind flaky, buttery croissants or classic dim sum? Cooking classes are a terrific way to meet new people and broaden your culinary skills. And there are plenty of options in our area. (Check the websites below for specific class dates and prices.) After language classes, the most popular courses taught ...

Home Plate January/February 2014

Little Bangladesh: The Garden City Shopping Center on Lee Highway; Cooking Classes; José Andrés new line of imported Spanish foods

Little Bangladesh – The Garden City Shopping Center

The Garden City Shopping Center on Lee Highway (just east of the intersection with George Mason Drive) is home to five Bangladeshi-owned markets and restaurants, as well as an Indian restaurant and a Pakistani grocery. The sum total is an Indian subcontinent destination. “People come from all over, from Baltimore to Richmond ...

Restaurant Review: Mussel Bar

The latest venture of Robert Wiedmaier and Brian McBride isn’t quite there yet.
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Home Plate November/December 2013

Gourmet tea, holiday catering, Iberian staples and more

Restaurant Review: Rice Paper

Rice Paper serves up the intense flavors and traditions of South Vietnam.

Restaurant Review: Bistro Vivant

Bistro Vivant brings a taste of Provence to McLean.