Virginia – Page 3 – Shoot First Eat Later

Lunch at PassionFish

Of all the restaurants in Reston Town Center that I’ve tried my favorite is PassionFish. From their website: The cuisine of PassionFish represents the bounty of the world’s oceans, lakes, seas, and waterways reflecting the flavors and natural resources of the Mediterranean, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The dishes feature a vast array of seasonalContinue reading “Lunch at PassionFish”

Mushroom Crêpe Cake

Here’s another recipe I made when I was in Virginia using mushrooms. It’s a good thing my cousin La loves mushrooms too since all the meals I cooked in her house contained mushrooms. I saw this recipe on Smitten Kitchen and I filed it on my simplenote iPad app for cooking in the future. SinceContinue reading “Mushroom Crêpe Cake”

Best Buns Bread Company

After brunch at Carlyle we went to Best Buns Bread Company next door. I had to see the place where all the wonderful bread we ate at Carlyle and Coastal Flats came from. When we opened the door we were assaulted with the heavenly smell of freshly baked bread and all kinds of sweet breads.Continue reading “Best Buns Bread Company”

Brunch at Carlyle

My cousin Sha and her friend Carmela really know all the best places to eat in Virginia and DC. They brought me to Shirlington, an urban village in Arlington, Virginia. I really liked the way it looked, with red brick roads and so many restaurants side by side. We went to Carlyle for brunch. CarlyleContinue reading “Brunch at Carlyle”

Dinner at Clyde’s of Reston

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”

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”