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August 06, 2009

Evo Bistro

Evo Bistro, web site, 1313 Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, 703-288-4422 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | MenuPages | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot]

To say a place is “as cool as McLean gets” may not sound like high praise, but I suppose now it is. This mix of Moroccan and Spanish tapas is genuinely excellent, even if the Merlot-sipping wine bar crowd is a turn-off. The various forms of sausage are excellent, as is the tuna. Focus on the most Moroccan dishes, I would say. It’s very good. Really. Good cheeses and dessert too.

Posted August 6, 2009 06:47 PM | Permalink  |  Moroccan  | Comments (2)

May 21, 2006

Exotic Marrakesh Casbah - now Afghan Grill

Exotic Marrakesh Casbah, 2309 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-234-4632 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [zabihah | Gayot]

Seems to be more à la carte than fixed price Moroccan, but I haven't been.

This place is now Afghan Grill. web site, [zabihah | WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]

Posted May 21, 2006 07:41 PM | Permalink  |  Afghan , Cleveland Park/National Zoo , Moroccan  | Comments (0)  | TrackBacks (1)

May 04, 2006

Couscous Cafe

Couscous Cafe, web site, 1195 20th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-689-1233 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | food-plan | Don Rockwell]

The owner is Algerian but I am told they have many Moroccan dishes, including bastillah. I have yet to go.

Posted May 4, 2006 11:15 PM | Permalink  |  DC , Downtown , Moroccan , Reader Recommended  | Comments (0)

Casablanca

Casablanca, web site, 1504 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 703-549-6464, closed Sunday, dinner starts at 6:00 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp]

I haven't yet been, and I wonder why I should ever visit somewhere in or near Old Town.

Posted May 4, 2006 11:11 PM | Permalink  |  Alexandria , Moroccan , Virginia  | Comments (0)

Marrakesh

Marrakesh, web site, 617 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-293-9393 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]

Fixed price meal, with many delicious courses. The lamb in honey with almonds is a favorite, as is the Bistillah (chicken pie with cinnamon and sugar), and chicken with olives. Needn't be done more than once a year, but must be done at least once in your life. Be hungry when you go. And try to avoid the belly dancing, if possible. Excellent decor.

Posted May 4, 2006 11:07 PM | Permalink  |  DC , Moroccan , Other  | Comments (0)

March 06, 2006

A Taste of Morocco

A Taste of Morocco, 3211 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-527-7468 Opens for dinner at 5 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [zabihah | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Citysearch | Gayot]

Primarily à la carte, very tasty, authentic, and very reasonably priced. The crust on the Bistillah (a pie of chicken, almonds, raisins, cinnamon and sugar) is properly thin. At a Moroccan place always get the Bistillah. Everything is good, but it is the Bistillah, and the Bistillah alone, that elevate this place to my favorites list. In case you don’t know, imagine a yummy pie full of chicken, topped with cinnamon and sugar and totally sinful. It isn’t even a dessert. UPDATE: They are now open for lunch again.

Posted March 6, 2006 09:07 PM | Permalink  |  Arlington , Moroccan , The Best , Virginia  | Comments (2)

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