Pierre's, web site, 4926 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-652-7757 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [City Paper | openlist | Gayot]
Stewed oxtail, jerk pork loin with pumpkin gnocchi, etc. The City Paper published a somewhat snide review. I would not expect to find a genuine Caribbean place in this part of Bethesda, so I vote no.
New Orleans Bistro, web site, 4907 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-986-8833 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Gayot]
I am told they serve Fried Green Tomatoes (menu).
Louisiana Express, web site, 4921 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-652-6945 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Gayot]
Washington magazine recommends it. I do not trust them, but how bad can it be? Many of my readers like this place.
Raku, 7240 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-718-8680 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Citysearch | Yelp | | Gayot]
More Japanese than anything else. I used to like the old incarnation, I have yet to go here.
Bistro Asiatique (web site), 4936 Fairmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-718-3400 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | Gayot]
Has to be overpriced for what you get, I have yet to go.
Divino Lounge, web site, 7345-B Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 240-497-0300 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist]
Meat. I have yet to go.
Faryab Afghan Cuisine, 4917 Cordell Avenue, between Norfolk and Old Georgetown, Bethesda, MD, 301-951-3484 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Citysearch | Gayot]
I’ve yet to go but I bet it is good, Afghan food is close to a sure thing.