I’ve reviewed Sloppy Mama’s earlier after I went there in my capacity as the local representative of the Campaign for Real Barbecue.  You can read the review here.   I was very favorably impressed by everything, especially their pork, which I declared the best in the area.  The closest I came to a criticism was lamenting that, like almost everyone else around here, they only … Continue reading Outstanding Carry-Out: Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, Arlington, Virginia

I really like Blue 44.  It’s a friendly neighborhood place, only a short walk from our house.  The food is dependably good and fresh.  The menu changes fairly often, but it always contains some standout dishes, including the Bistro Chicken, a half chicken with mushrooms and lardons in a cream sauce with some carrots and potatoes.  Wonderful.  A while back, I organized a monthly lunch … Continue reading Blue 44, Washington, DC

UPDATE:  I’m Eddie Cano now deliver dinners via robots! Nancy and I have been eating in during the lockdown for the most part, but we have ordered delivery a couple of times. Most recently, Nancy and I got take-out from I’m Eddie Cano, just down Connecticut Avenue from us. First, ordering and pickup was a breeze. We called just before 6:00, gave our order, and … Continue reading I’m Eddie Cano, Washington, DC

There are a lot of good places to eat in Washington, and my neighborhood — upper Connecticut Avenue near the Maryland line — has a couple of small commercial strips that have attracted some good restaurants, and my current favorite is Capital Crab.  It’s a brick and mortar extension of a great crab catering business.  But there’s much more to Capital Crab.  It’s also a … Continue reading Capital Crab and Seafood Co., Washington, DC