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Three Maryland Eateries Named Among America's Top 100 Restaurants For 2024 Three Maryland Eateries Named Among America's Top 100 Restaurants For 2024
Three Maryland Eateries Named Among America's Top 100 Restaurants For 2024 Five eateries in the DMV have been named to Yelp's list of 100 top restaurants in the U.S. for 2024. Yelp says its list is comprised of both "new discoveries and longtime favorites." The user-review site put its data science team to work in coming up with the list, it said. The scientists "analyzed user submissions to determine the top restaurants by ratings, number of reviews, and volume of submissions, and finalized the rankings with the expertise of our Community Managers," Yelp said. No. 20: Ekiben in Baltimore:  Ekiben has 4.8 stars and more than 1,700 Yelp reviews, and was…
'Hidden Gem:' Maryland Tamale Spot Named Among Best In America 'Hidden Gem:' Maryland Tamale Spot Named Among Best In America
'Hidden Gem:' Maryland Tamale Spot Named Among Best In America Yelp has "unwrapped" its 2023 list of best tamale spots in the U.S. Among them, Cocina Luchadoras: A little spot in Baltimore that one Yelper called a "hidden gem." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cocina Luchadoras (@cocinaluchadoras) Yelp's State of the Restaurant Industry 2023 report says interest in New Mexican restaurants has risen 29% since last year. And so, Yelp has compiled a list of some of the best tamales in the country by identifying businesses in the food and restaurants categories with a large concentrati…
Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations
Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations Foodies in the District are running out of time to try a popular seafood spot that is getting ready to permanently close its doors. Owners of the Brine Oyster & Seafood House announced that they will be serving their final meals this weekend at both the H Street NE and Dupont locations with one final dinner service for fans of the restaurants' wide variety of fresh and local fish products. The final dinner service at both locations is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11.  It may come as a surprise to some that Brine's will be closing after the eatery ranked among the best Yelp reviews in …
Two Maryland Taco Shops Minutes From Each Other Make Yelp List Of 100 Best In America Two Maryland Taco Shops Minutes From Each Other Make Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
Two Maryland Taco Shops Minutes From Each Other Make Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A pair of Maryland taco shops have made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S., and they're located just minutes from each other. El Sabor Chapin and DMV Taqueria, both in Columbia, were both named among the "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," by Yelp. El Sabor Chapin is not easy to find. It's a small, little taco stand in the Sunoco lot on Freetown Road. Yelpers are raving about the authenticity of these street tacos. Then, on Banneker Road — about four minutes away — there's DMV Taqueria. Another food truck. This place has Birria tacos, mix-and-match — any taco you could ever hope for, Yelpers …
DMV Pizzerias Named Among Best In America DMV Pizzerias Named Among Best In America
DMV Pizzerias Named Among Best In America Thin-crust or deep-dish, Yelp's latest rundown of the 100 best pizzerias in US and Canada has something for everyone. Including three pizzerias in the DMV. The user-review site identified businesses in the pizza category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Here are the DMV spots on the list: 32. Pizzoco Pizza Parlor, Winchester, Virginia: Pizzoco is owned by Rappahannock County brothers Jesse and Steve Von Fange, who grew up cooking and both spent time at the helm of Rudy's Pizza in Sperryville, the restaurant's website say…
Maryland Thai Spot Named Among Best In America Maryland Thai Spot Named Among Best In America
Maryland Thai Spot Named Among Best In America A Maryland Thai spot that's a go-to place for lots of locals has been named the best in the state — and among the best in the US. Eat This, Not That says Charm Thai in Silver Spring is as good as it gets in the area. Founded by a group of Thai natives with a passion for authentic fare, Charm Thai has 4/5 stars on Yelp where it accrues rave reviews. "Very good and reasonably priced Thai restaurant. We do takeout from there regularly," one person writes. "Big menu, but I've never ordered anything that I didn't like." "I reviewed this restaurant several years ago and gave it four stars. It …
Baltimore Restaurant Named Best In Nation For Sandwiches Baltimore Restaurant Named Best In Nation For Sandwiches
Baltimore Restaurant Named Best In Nation For Sandwiches It's National Sandwich month!  A recent blog has named a Baltimore restaurant one of the best in the nation for sandwiches as they celebrate the lunchtime favorite. Ekiben was Yelp's choice for the best sandwich in Maryland, and deservedly so with it's unique array of sandwiches served on a beautiful steamed bun, according to the Yelp list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EKIBEN (@ekibenbaltimore) The most reviewed sandwich on Yelp is The Neighborhood Bird, with Taiwanese curry fried chicken thigh topped with spicy sambal mayo,…
Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland
Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland A Virginia-based Cuban restaurant is coming to Maryland in the coming weeks.  Cubasi Bistro announced earlier this month they are opening a second location in Bethesda. The restaurant will be on the bottom floor of The Seasons Luxury Apartments, located at 4710 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda Magazine reports. Cubasi Bistro opened its first location in Loudoun, Virginia in 2019, according to The Burn. The restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine, serving "a mixture of modern culinary ideas and 'traditional' dishes with a twist," according to Cubasi's website.  Service is first-come, first-serve a…
Popular DC Sushi Spot Expands With New Maryland Digs Popular DC Sushi Spot Expands With New Maryland Digs
Popular DC Sushi Spot Expands With New Maryland Digs Raku, the popular sushi-staple in the D.C. area, is expanding (its palette).  The restaurant will open Rakugaki, or “Little Raku,” at the Shops at Wildwood in fall 2022.  While its name may suggest a small unveiling, the space is said to be whopping 2,188 square-feet. The location will be right by Sarah’s Homemade Ice Cream at 10223 Georgetown Road.  “We love the Bethesda community which we have served for the past 25 years,” co-owner Marcel told The Moco Show. “We feel that Wildwood is the perfect choice for our newest restaurant where we will feature favorite menu items as well as intro…