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Bailey’s Sport Grille
Category: American
Location: 4238 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203-1823
Phone: (703) 465-1300
Last Tuesday our team enjoyed a night of Happy Hour at Bailey’s Pub and Grille located at 4233 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22203.It is a place with a great atmosphere to enjoy with friends.
A large and spacious bar with big flat screen TV’s, and much fun, with lots of pool tables and more than 100 varieties of beers ... for all tastes and demands.
A bar decorated with sights and memories and a fantastic music.
Bailey’s a perfect place to grab a cold beer and enjoy the gourmet cuisine and, of course, socializing with friends.
We had the pleasure to enjoyed some gourmet dishes, the first one was called “Play Action Platter”, a dish with plenty of chicken wings, cheese sticks, pretzels and many classic potato with skin, very delicious!
And don’t miss out!... the “Ultimate Nachos”, accompanied with a Chili sauce covered with black beans, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives, scallions and sour cream ... delicious and crunchy.
Also the delicious “Boneless Wings” with a scrumptious barbecue sauce ... all these tasty plates accompanied with a rich cold beer ...
Receive the best care from their waitresses and all their staff with nice smiles and great kindness. The highly qualified staff of all nationalities both from Russia, Italy, Ireland, North American and many more.
The house of Tandoor
Category: Indian Cuisine
Location: 237 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 855 1715
One of the best experiences like gastronomical critic, after to have worked in the world of the hotel profession as much time, always was the international tasting of extraordinary subjects of gossip of other continents and cultures, in this edition of our gastronomical section EAT& DRINK we go away to beyond between Tibet and Nepal, countries with a wealth in history and by all means in the cooking art.
In this opportunity we enjoyed the attention of the teacher chef Jagdish Katyal, that he kindly help us to cross borders of the extraordinary kitchen in the art of furnace TANDOOR.
The most famous indian recipes made specially for the cuisine expertise: Jack Jagdish Katyal.
TANDOOR* Oven, is how the indian cuisine prepare their food. It makes amazing, tasteful and delightful variety of dishes.
• Chicken Dopiaza
Fresh tender chicken sauteed in wok with ginger and garlic, then cooked with onions, herbs and spice.
It was perfectly cooked, keeping all the flavor and juices of the chicken , making a delightful and enjoyable dish.
• Lamb Madras
Pieces of lean Lamb cooked with coconut in (Madras Style) South Indian Style.
In every bite of a tender piece of lamb you enjoy, instantly makes you travel to the very famous South Indian cuisine.
• Vegetable Vindaloo
This is a garden fresh vegetables dish cooked with potatoes in a highly spiced tangy hot sauce.
Desserts: KHEER Traditional Indian rice pudding with milk. Rich, sweet and
All entrees are served with Basmati Rice and Papad.( a kind of chip made with lentils and cumin, lightly salted and crispy)
Freshly baked breads in Tandoor clay pit.
Paratha: Whole wheat layered bread, baked in tandoor and topped w/ melted butter.
The first restaurant was open in 1970 at Wisconsin Av in Washington DC ,Tandoor open on 1975 at M Street in Georgetown. 2000 open at Herndon, and Now comes to 237. N Glebe Rd. Arlington Va. 22203
Parking available. Promptly they will serve indian beers and some alcoholic beverages.
The king of Tandoor is conducting Tandoori Cuisine classes every day from 3pm to 5pm.
Prices are very reasonable and comes from $9.99 to $17.00
Lunch: 11:30 am - 3:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
El Nopalito Grill. Categoria: Auténtica comida mexicana y Cocina moderna.
Dirección: 2259 Bel Pre Road.
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Tel. (301) 598 - 1736
El Nopalito Grill fundado en 2001 por el Chef Ismar Reyes Cruz y su hermano
Leonel Cruz traen a nuestra comunidad el sabor de la comida mexicana poniendo el toque "gourmet" a sus platillos que son elaborados con productos de la mas alta calidad y 100% organicos.
Con más de 20 años de experiencia, trabajando con distinguidos chefs como: Jean Louis Paladin, Mark Miller (Red page of coyote Cafe), Chef Yannick Cam (Le Pabellon) Doug McNeil de Four Seasons Hotel and the Filomena Restaurant.
Para un buen comienzo...
TAPAS/SMALL DISHES
Ceviche de Pescado y Camarones:
Exquisita mezcla de frescos camarones y pescado de la mejor calidad marinados con jugo de limones recién exprimidos, cilantro y Chile Jalapeño.
Costilla de Cerdo a la Catalana:
Perfecta selección de porciones de costilla de cerdo glaseadas con salsa preparada a base de la original rosa de Jamaica (Hibiscus)
Tamal de Pato:
Para los gustos mas exóticos, el delicioso tamal de pato elaborado con harina de maíz blanco relleno de carne de pato guisada.
Chile Relleno:
Chile poblano relleno de carne de cangrejo, camarones, pimientos rostizados y queso de la mejor calidad.
ENSALADA
Ensalada de Mango y Jicama:
Combinacion perfecta de Mangos y Jicama exportados desde Mexico y cilantro, inmersos en una vinagreta de limón y naranja (puedes agregar camarones o un filete de salmón cocinados al grill).
CARNE Y POLLO
Sampler Parrillada:
Camarones, pollo, costillas de cerdo, chorizo y carne cocinados a la parrilla pimientos, cebolla, guacamol, crema, frijoles, arroz y tortillas de maíz calientitas.
ESPECIALIDAD DE LA CASA
Grilled Seabass:
Jugoso robalo cocinado a la parrilla justo a la perfección para paladares mas exigentes.
POSTRES:
Empanadas de plátano:
Pastelillo preparado con masa elaborada a base de plátanos maduros y relleno de crema pastelera de arroz.
Blueberry Cobbler:
Postre recién horneado y elaborado con moras de estación, combinadas con migas dulce de bizcocho (biscuit), y servida con una caliente crema de café mexicana arriba.
Tres Leches:
Suave y esponjado pastel de vainilla humedecido con una perfecta combinación de leches: entera, condensada y evaporada.
Todos los ingredientes son preparados en casa con productos 100% orgánicos.
Agua Viva Miami Fusion Restaurant
Category: Fusion Miami – Caribbean
Location: 808 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836 – 0985
BRIEF INTERVIEW WITH CHEF MIKE CORDERO
Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria Virginia, “Agua Viva Restaurant” brings to life a new trend in food, with the perfect fusion of seasonings it joins together South American, Central American and Caribbean cultures.
“Agua Viva Restaurant” was created by the famous chef Mike Cordero and business entrepreneur Mariano Claudio.
Fiesta Magazine had the opportunity to visit and enjoy a delicious tasting of Caribbean dishes from appetizers to incredible desserts. This tasting will try to describe the cuisine of this great chef and culinary artist Mike Cordero.
Inside Agua Viva Restaurant, bright orange and deep blue sea colors bring to mind the Caribbean beautiful settings. Something interesting about this restaurant is that it handles very well the concept of good food and entertainment. That is, a romantic date not only offers an exotic dish but also an enjoyable evening with music and dance.
FM - Where is the concept of Agua Viva comes from?
MC – It comes from the fusion of latino flavors with an American twist which I started about 20 years ago. I call it Miami Fusion with the new latino.
FM – In which category do you consider the restaurant for customers?
MC – Agua Viva Restaurant it’s not only a place to delight on good food, it’s also a destination that allows my client s to travel to different countries trough the varied taste of my dishes.
FM – Is there a vegetarian menu options available?
MC – Yes, we do have vegetarian options. Our famous “Pionono” that comes with a variety of vegetables its one of them.
FM – What’s Agua Viva’s Restaurant menu consist of?
MC – Our menu has a variety of meats: beef, seafood, pork and also variety of vegetarian options.
Chef Mike Cordero
CARLOS ’N CHARLIE’S from baltimore
Restaurants operating in such popular Mexican and Caribbean tourist destinations as Aruba, Cozumel, and Cancun. As it turns out, Highlandtown’s new Carlos O’Charlie’s Sports Bar and Grill (3508 Eastern Ave., [410] 675-1485) is unconnected to this chain. And the very best thing about it is how little sense it makes. The place itself has a dreamlike quality that is very appealing. The two-floor interior includes a tiki bar, a classy dining room, a pool room, a sports bar, a lounge area, and at two ornate stone fountains. Upstairs and down, these rooms appear to recede back forever, as if you will never quite get to your destination.
Who can say what kind of place Carlos O’Charlie’s will turn out to be. The menu looks very sincere, and it includes a few items worth crossing town for, but if it stopped serving food entirely and converted overnight into a full-scale nightclub, it wouldn’t be too surprising. Based on one recent visit, it appears to be a haven of sorts for a Latino community that has been looking for an in-between place--neither too low-rent nor too fancy--a place where friends can unwind over a heaving plate of good Salvadoran food but decent sports-bar grub, too, and work off the calories on the dance floor or with a vigorous game of pool.
Strangers are welcomed warmly here--and how. Owner Carlos Cruz, who has been known to prepare meals for the Baltimore Orioles, came out to this table of newcomers with a baseball signed by Ichiro Suzuki. Cool. And about the only thing that conceivably could have tipped him off that a reviewer was in the house was the reckless overordering of plate-breaking, gut-busting appetizers from the Mexican and Salvadoran part of the menu. Because only critics or gluttons would order pupusas stuffed with pork or cheese ($2.50 each); flautas ($6.99); beef pies served with marinated cabbage ($2 each); plantains with sour cream ($3.95); and yucca with chicharrónes (those deep-fried pork nuggets) and marinated cabbage ($5.95). Way too much, most of which ended up oozing out of a take-home container all over the baseball.
Category: Tex Mex
El Tio Grill
7630 Lee Hwy
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 204-0233
El Tio Grill Tex- Mex Restaurant
Este restaurante (la primera sucursal) fue creado en 2004 hace 6 años en Gainesville y la segunda sucursal fue creada hace 1 año en Falls Church Virginia.
La primera sucursal cuenta con 15 empleados y la segunda sucursal cuenta con 12 empleados. Tiene una capacidad para 250 personas,ofrece salones cómodos e independientes para festejar reuniones privadas.
El dueño el Sr. Armando Mejia Fundador del restaurante, fue Chef original de “Guapos restaurantes” por aproximadamente 20 años. Hasta que un día se dió cuenta de que el podia abrir su propio negocio gastronómico.
“Y darle su toque original y propio como el queria tenerlo.”
El nombre de “ El Tio” fue original en el momento de elegir ya que Armando Mejia es considerado el mejor Tio de la familia asi dicen los sobrinos, ademas es un nombre corto, fácil de recorder y muy familiar.Su estilo mexicano y de originaldecoración hacen que el lugar sea muy acojedor y familiar.
Estuvimos visitando y deleitandonos en este maravilloso establecimiento que hasta ahora es un sitio bastante concurrido por sus clientes en su mayoria norteamericanos apasionados por el menu suculento que brinda el restaurante tuvimos la suerte de ser atendidos por el Sr Armando, quien muy amablemente compartió con nosotros sus experiencias, sus viajes por diversos paises, algunos secretos de su cocina Tex- Mex, que es su especialidad; lo más interesante aparte de sus conocimientos en gastronomia fue asombroso enterarnos de su historia personal como inmigrante de muy joven a este pais, como acendió y progresó desde muy abajo cuando dejó su pais natal El Salvador, así es el resultado de este empresario que hoy en día disfruta con éxito el crecimiento de sus dos restaurantes.
Yo Nathalye R. chef profesional pude cubrir y manifestar esta gran articulo de gastronomia para la revista de entretenimiento Fiesta DC Magazine fué un placer cenar en el restaurant “El Tio” y degustar la fajita especial de la casa esplendorosa, en variedad de vejetales y custodiada con carnes variadas a temperatura a la hora de servir. Iniciamos la noche con unas tentadoras y exóticas “Margaritas frizada” especialidad de la casa.
La entrada
Una sopa deslumbrante de mariscos, su presentación fue excelente, al verla en ese color atractivo en frescura me deleité con la variedad y elección de buenos mariscos en tamaño y calidad, su agradable aroma a mar se fundian en su sabor, los mariscos sumerguidos en una base de caldo de azafrán ( camarones, almejas, scallops, mussos) mantequilla y algo de crema, cilantro
finamente picado, ajos, vino blanco, pimentones verdes y cebolla blanca eran los complementos de esta sopa tan atractactiva a los ojos y un manjar para el paladar.
El plato fuerte
Parrillada Mexicana. Compuesta de Carne asada, fajitas de pollo, costillitas de cerdo al BBQ, camarones grilleados, chorizos y vegetales al grill, servida con
arroz al estilo mexicano, a la charra beans, como otros degustadores lo llaman, porciones de lechuga, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, adornaban de colores esta tradicional exquisita sabrosa parrillada. Variada en carnes para degustar muy lentamente sus sabores distintos de las diferentes carnes que acompañan este majestuso y abundante platillo preferido de muchos que son de buen comer en calidad y cantidad, ya que esta parrillada podria servir a una familia de 4 personas por lo menos en su abundancia y porsupuesto no pudo faltar la compañia infaltable de las simpáticas sabrosas tortillas de harina hechas en casa.
El postre
Sopaipillas. Hecho a base de harina de pastel cubierta de miel y cinnamon. mmm que delicia este postre si que fue muy casero y original.
Recomendamos este restaurante esta buenísimo!