My recent trip to the USA had me rethinking about American Food. It’s definitely not the stereotype I had in my mind. My meal at Clyde’s was definitely good American food. Clyde’s of Reston is just one of the 13 restaurants under Clyde’s Restaurant Group. This was located in my favorite Reston Town Center. TheirContinue reading “Dinner at Clyde’s of Reston”
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Lunch at Rosa Mexicano
We had lunch at an authentic Mexican restaurant called Rosa Mexicano when we were at National Harbor in Maryland. We had a spectacular view of the Potomac river from our table. pasilla de oaxaca & salsa de tomatillo y habanero salsas La and I ordered tacos. I chose pork and she had the mixed veggies.Continue reading “Lunch at Rosa Mexicano”
National Harbor and Gaylord National Hotel
My cousins Sha and La brought me to National Harbor in Maryland. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors. National Harbor is a relatively new waterfront development on the shores of the Potomac River. It has hotels, residential condominiums, retail stores and a marina. McCormick & Schmick restaurant I couldn’t resist having this pictureContinue reading “National Harbor and Gaylord National Hotel”
The best burger I ever ate – Ray’s Hell Burger
This is the best burger I’ve ever eaten SO FAR. There are so many burgers I haven’t tried in Manila and in other countries but for now this is the BEST burger ever. Before going to the USA for a vacation I really planned to try as many burgers as I can to find theContinue reading “The best burger I ever ate – Ray’s Hell Burger”
Lunch at Mon Ami Gabi
Most of the good restaurants where my cousin La lives are in Reston Town Center. I’ve already eaten at The Counter and Pitango Gelato and the next place she brought me to was Mon Ami Gabi. Mon Ami Gabi is a classic French bistro serving quiche and crepes as well as steak frites and otherContinue reading “Lunch at Mon Ami Gabi”
Dinner at Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill is one of my cousins’ favorite restaurants for fresh fish dishes. I was curious why they liked it so much. I always thought Americans didn’t eat much fish and seafood so I was surprised to see the restaurant packed so early. The bar area was equally full. It was a good thing weContinue reading “Dinner at Bonefish Grill”
Lunch at Thai Basil
My cousin La had a special treat for me. She brought me to Thai Basil, a restaurant whose claim to fame is the owner and chef, Nongkran Daks won in a ‘Throwdown‘ challenge against TV chef Bobby Flay. You can just imagine my excitement to try their Pad Thai, the winning dish. Pad Thai happensContinue reading “Lunch at Thai Basil”
Z Pizza and Panera Bread
My cousin La ate pizza at a party and she really liked it. She asked the host where she bought it. The answer was Z Pizza. We went to Z Pizza in Woodland Park Crossing in Herndon, Virginia. It was my first time to go there and I really liked the architecture and ambiance ofContinue reading “Z Pizza and Panera Bread”
Buffet take-out from Mayuri Indian Cuisine
All this food tightly packed in a styrofoam container cost $10 and fed 3 hungry adults with leftovers to boot. Mayuri Indian Cuisine is located in a strip mall in Reston, Virginia. The place doesn’t look like much but their food is authentic and the buffet is truly value for money. Their lunch buffet costsContinue reading “Buffet take-out from Mayuri Indian Cuisine”
Lunch at Booeymonger
My cousins brought me to Friendship Heights in DC for some shopping. It was my first time to go there and I really liked the area. Too bad we couldn’t stay longer. We did have time for a quick lunch at Booeymonger. Booeymonger is a deli/sandwich shop that is also in Ray Foley’s book “1,001Continue reading “Lunch at Booeymonger”
Shoot First Eat Later 