Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The new Rosa Mexicano restaurant in Friendship Heights is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
When Rosa Mexicano—with its festive signage and signature margaritas—opened its doors a few weeks ago, the neighborhood responded with open arms. At 5225 Wisconsin Ave., across from the south entrance to the Friendship Heights Metro station, the Chevy Chase Rosa Mexicano is the newest of three locations in the Washington, DC, area—the other two are at National Place and Penn Quarter. The company has restaurants in New York, California, Florida, Minneapolis and Atlanta, but each one has its own menu variations and interiors. The Chevy Chase location is sleek with a vibrant, modern decor and an enclosed patio. The Chef Behind the DC-area Rosa Mexicano Restaurants Steven Lukis started out at Rosa Mexicano as the executive chef at the National…
Friday, February 24, 2012
Chevy Chase's "Pittsburgh-style" restaurant welcomes regulars and newcomers alike.
When Blue 44 opened up its doors nine months ago, the owner/operator, Christofer Nardelli, had a vision for his restaurant. He wanted a comfortable hangout for residents, families and students who crave good food at reasonable prices. If Sunday night was any indication of a typical evening there, Nardelli has achieved his goal. Blue 44 is on Connecticut Avenue in a neighborhood with a dearth of restaurants. It’s in a non-descript shopping center, a block from the Chevy Chase Safeway and south of the Avalon Theatre. Blue 44 occupies a narrow space with dark wooden booths and a small bar in back. Televisions play sporting events simultaneously, and the staff greets people with uncommon friendliness. This, according to Blue 44’s bartender, is…
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5507 Connecticut Ave NW, Chevy Chase, DC
Blue 44
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Manoli Canoli, on Connecticut Avenue in the Chevy Chase Lake neighborhood, serves up classic Italian and Greek cuisine.
Want in on a well-kept secret? Manoli Canoli is a restaurant in the Chevy Chase Lake Shopping Center on Connecticut Avenue that often gets overlooked—except by savvy neighbors who prefer to keep it their little secret. It's time to share. Lots of regulars dine at Manoli Canoli—families, groups and people on dates—all enjoying the ambiance of this quiet, friendly place that’s rarely crowded. Located in an easy-to-access shopping center with free parking, Manoli Canoli is flanked by Einstein Bros Bagels, Starbucks and a gas station. The restaurant features a large selection of Greek and Italian classics, and each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. While dining here for lunch, my guests and I were charmed by the congenial …
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Manoli Canoli
8540 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD
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