3347 M St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-8040
www.cheesesteakdc.com
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory is a fast food family style restaurant with high ceilings, yellow and red brick walls, round dark wood tables, red stools and dim lights.
This place is right next to Georgetown University, walking in here is like walking into a campus cafeteria, except the food is really good.
They serve an American cuisine with an emphasis on cheesesteaks. I have had cheesesteak in Philadelphia and they were not as good.
If you are looking for a wide selection of appetizers, salads, hot and cold hoagies, fish, chicken, vegetable and meat sandwiches, burgers, side orders and desserts, at inexpensive prices try this place.
This is a great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner with a pal and head down to Georgetown for some shopping or partying.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Thaiphoon- Dupont
Thaiphoon
2011 S St Nw, Washington, DC
(202) 667-3505
www.thaiphoon.com
Thyphoon is a hippish stablishment with a full bar right at the entrance. The dining room offers and ample view to S street (great for people watching.)The menu offers a large variety of Thai dishes at remarkably affordable prices. The wine selection is not huge, but definitively good enough for even the pickiest drinkers (like myself.)
My friend and I usually order the Thaiphoon noodles, wide rice noodles with an array of seafood delights and perfectly crunchy vegetables. I usually request mine to be made firey hot with extra spice. This dish is delish. Appetizers are also a must, their calamari is amazing and their Satay with its delightfull sauces are just exquisite. The service is always prompt and extremely attentive. The cocktails at Thaiphoon are mean mean mean, if you like your liquor, the bartender definitively has a heavy hand. Thaiphoon is definitively one of our favorite places to visit within my friend's circle, not just 'cause of the strong drinks and the delicious food. It is a plance where everyone is always happy with their food.
My overall Rating: 8
Definitively a place to go with your pals, for a great meal, strong drinks and a nice contemporary ambiance.
2011 S St Nw, Washington, DC
(202) 667-3505
www.thaiphoon.com
Thyphoon is a hippish stablishment with a full bar right at the entrance. The dining room offers and ample view to S street (great for people watching.)The menu offers a large variety of Thai dishes at remarkably affordable prices. The wine selection is not huge, but definitively good enough for even the pickiest drinkers (like myself.)
My friend and I usually order the Thaiphoon noodles, wide rice noodles with an array of seafood delights and perfectly crunchy vegetables. I usually request mine to be made firey hot with extra spice. This dish is delish. Appetizers are also a must, their calamari is amazing and their Satay with its delightfull sauces are just exquisite. The service is always prompt and extremely attentive. The cocktails at Thaiphoon are mean mean mean, if you like your liquor, the bartender definitively has a heavy hand. Thaiphoon is definitively one of our favorite places to visit within my friend's circle, not just 'cause of the strong drinks and the delicious food. It is a plance where everyone is always happy with their food.
My overall Rating: 8
Definitively a place to go with your pals, for a great meal, strong drinks and a nice contemporary ambiance.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Lauriol Plaza
1835 18th St Nw, Washington, DC
(202) 387-0035
Located in upper Dupond Circle area, Lauriol Plaza is house in a huge loft style building with lots of windows and a rooftop that permits seating all year round.
LP is always hopping, specially on the weekends were it is literally filled to capacity. Often times the wait times are beyond one hour, but it is a wait that is worth the patience. LP doesn't take reservations, but you can always kill some time at their bar, savoring their large array of alcoholic beverages, such as mojitos, margaritas or mango-ritas,or Sangria. The pitchers are about $24 a pop, but they do contain a strong kick of liquor, so its well worth your money. They also have a vas selections of tequila shots, cervezas, and an extent list of wines.
The food, is a mix of your classic Tex-Mex faves, Spanish and Cuban specialties. In fact you will be able to find, Fajitas and Paella on the same menu, or even the so delicious Peruvian Lomo Saltado. Portions tend to be quite huge so it is a good idea to actually split an appetizer and entry with your partner/s in crime.
Some other dishes I've tried and have enjoyed are the Brazilian Salad wich comes devinely loaded with chicken or beef or a combo. The fajitas are fantastic too. You pretty much cannot go wrong with anything in the menu. At least I have never heard anyone be unhappy.
Service is very friendly and attentive, even during the busiest of times.
Overall Rating=9.5 This has become one of my favorite summer spots, their mojitos are extremely addictive and they will have you knocked off your socks in no time.
(202) 387-0035
Located in upper Dupond Circle area, Lauriol Plaza is house in a huge loft style building with lots of windows and a rooftop that permits seating all year round.
LP is always hopping, specially on the weekends were it is literally filled to capacity. Often times the wait times are beyond one hour, but it is a wait that is worth the patience. LP doesn't take reservations, but you can always kill some time at their bar, savoring their large array of alcoholic beverages, such as mojitos, margaritas or mango-ritas,or Sangria. The pitchers are about $24 a pop, but they do contain a strong kick of liquor, so its well worth your money. They also have a vas selections of tequila shots, cervezas, and an extent list of wines.
The food, is a mix of your classic Tex-Mex faves, Spanish and Cuban specialties. In fact you will be able to find, Fajitas and Paella on the same menu, or even the so delicious Peruvian Lomo Saltado. Portions tend to be quite huge so it is a good idea to actually split an appetizer and entry with your partner/s in crime.
Some other dishes I've tried and have enjoyed are the Brazilian Salad wich comes devinely loaded with chicken or beef or a combo. The fajitas are fantastic too. You pretty much cannot go wrong with anything in the menu. At least I have never heard anyone be unhappy.
Service is very friendly and attentive, even during the busiest of times.
Overall Rating=9.5 This has become one of my favorite summer spots, their mojitos are extremely addictive and they will have you knocked off your socks in no time.
Monday, January 16, 2006
2 Ammys- OMG They have suppli'!
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St. NW
Washington, DC
202-885-5700
Map
Hours:
Mon 5pm-10pm
Tues-Sun 11 am-11 pm
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations: Not Accepted
My quest to original Italian style pizza has led me to 2 Ammy's. The crowds are always crazy. Even on a week day the wait can be exorbitant. Is it worth the wait? Sureeee. If its hopping it must be good. This is the first place in the USA, thus far, that offers Supplis( will discuss these later.) The place is always so darn loud, you need to shout to be heard by the person across from you. It must be those loud Italians on the table next door!
Their appetizer selection consists of Italian cold cuts, cheeses and olives to name a few. Nothing to be impress considering the prices and the sizes. The buffalo Mozzarella was immerse in a light lemony olive oil, served with Italian bread. $5.50 for 2 tinsy mozzarellas. Warm appetizers are offered too, such as the Suppli, a risotto fried croquette with a tiny filling of mozzarella cheese in the middle. My mother used to make these........ummmmm quite yummy here.
The wine list is focused on Italian wines, by the bottle by the glass, it offers a great variety. From Montepulciano D'abbruzzo (where I grew up)to Salice Salentino.
Yes, they have original "pizza Napoletana" and its even certified. The menu focuses only on pizza and filled pizza. Which I tried this last time I was there and it was quite delicious. The ricotta was so fluffy and incredibly tasty. The pizza is thin and crispy, much more like what you'd actually find in Italy and they come in one size and are not huge.
The service was a bit lacking I must say, the waitress was friendly and all, but the place is so busy, it was hard for her to keep in touch with us. In fact I saw 2 other waiters helping us out during our visit.
Definitively the place to go out with friends on an energetic night out full with great food and booze, if you don't mind the wait.
As far as I am concerned, I could wait for hours for some supplis, memories of home sweet home rush to my head while savoring these babies.
3715 Macomb St. NW
Washington, DC
202-885-5700
Map
Hours:
Mon 5pm-10pm
Tues-Sun 11 am-11 pm
Dress Code: Casual
Reservations: Not Accepted
My quest to original Italian style pizza has led me to 2 Ammy's. The crowds are always crazy. Even on a week day the wait can be exorbitant. Is it worth the wait? Sureeee. If its hopping it must be good. This is the first place in the USA, thus far, that offers Supplis( will discuss these later.) The place is always so darn loud, you need to shout to be heard by the person across from you. It must be those loud Italians on the table next door!
Their appetizer selection consists of Italian cold cuts, cheeses and olives to name a few. Nothing to be impress considering the prices and the sizes. The buffalo Mozzarella was immerse in a light lemony olive oil, served with Italian bread. $5.50 for 2 tinsy mozzarellas. Warm appetizers are offered too, such as the Suppli, a risotto fried croquette with a tiny filling of mozzarella cheese in the middle. My mother used to make these........ummmmm quite yummy here.
The wine list is focused on Italian wines, by the bottle by the glass, it offers a great variety. From Montepulciano D'abbruzzo (where I grew up)to Salice Salentino.
Yes, they have original "pizza Napoletana" and its even certified. The menu focuses only on pizza and filled pizza. Which I tried this last time I was there and it was quite delicious. The ricotta was so fluffy and incredibly tasty. The pizza is thin and crispy, much more like what you'd actually find in Italy and they come in one size and are not huge.
The service was a bit lacking I must say, the waitress was friendly and all, but the place is so busy, it was hard for her to keep in touch with us. In fact I saw 2 other waiters helping us out during our visit.
Definitively the place to go out with friends on an energetic night out full with great food and booze, if you don't mind the wait.
As far as I am concerned, I could wait for hours for some supplis, memories of home sweet home rush to my head while savoring these babies.
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