Just a quick shout out to our friends at Vace — your Bethesda Actually team popped in there yesterday for a slice of pizza and an Italian soda — super value and, as usual, the white onion pizza was AMAZING!
Posted August 26th, 2010 by Raj
Posted August 23rd, 2010 by Tom
Dropped into Raku for sushi on Saturday afternoon around 5pm. First time in a long time but I got the craving and will definitely be heading back soon! It was very busy, despite being post-lunch/pre-dinner, and the food was great. Nice staff, very helpful, professional and friendly. All in all 45 minutes well spent!
Posted August 11th, 2010 by Tom
A week or so ago we mentioned Bistro Lazeez. Their website is not yet up and running, although we are assured it is “coming soon”. In the meantime here are some great reviews (on the whole – a few people were not so impressed, but for the most part feedback looks extremely positive).
Have you been to Bistro Lazeez? If so let us know what you thought!
Posted August 11th, 2010 by Raj
This review is an interesting read — mostly positive and one negative:
We have a problem with the paper cone of french fries, however: They’re not hand-cut. Wiedmaier calls his use of a commercial product, from Simplot of Canada, “the hardest decision of my life.” But when a kitchen goes through as many fries as this one does – 1,350 pounds a week, says the chef – fresh is hard to do.
Kind of a bummer — I LOVE fresh french fries and will need to try these to see how they stack up to others in the area.
What do you think?
Posted August 11th, 2010 by Tom
Our good friends over at Bethesda Central Farm Market are holding their first annual “Bake Bethesda a Pie” contest, inviting amateur bakers to submit two pies which will be judged by some of Washington’s top food professionals. Applicants must enter before August 31st. Here’s all the info you will need to take part. Good luck!
BETHESDA CENTRAL FARM MARKET HOLDS FIRST ANNUAL “BAKE BETHESDA A PIE” CONTEST
–It’s your turn to show off what you can do with a pie! —
–Prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants, shops and BCFM–
Bethesda, MD…. August 4, 2010…Bethesda Central Farm Market, located at the Elm Street parking lot between Wisconsin and Woodmont Avenues on Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and at Bethesda Row on Thursday afternoons from 3-7 p.m. is holding its first annual “Bake Bethesda a Pie” contest.
To enter, contestants must be amateur bakers. All applications include a $5 fee that will benefit Manna Food Bank. For an application, go to www.bethesdafarmmarket.com and enter before August 31, 2010. A separate entry form is required for each pie entered; bakers may submit up to two pies. Entries may be e-mailed to moserdebra@aol.com or turned in at the information tent at the Sunday market. For complete details and contest rules, click on www.bethesdacentralfarmmarket.com
The contest will be judged on Sunday, September 5 at 11 a.m. at the market by some of Washington’s top food professionals: Bonnie Benwick, Assistant Food Editor, Washington Post; Carole Sugarman, Food Editor, Bethesda Magazine; Nancy Hickman, Manager, Buzz Bakery Arlington, and Deann O’Brien, Gazette Newspapers. Prizes will be awarded for both fruit and savory pies. First place is $100 gift certificate, second place wins $50 gift certificate and third place is a $25 gift certificate. All prizes can be redeemed at participating local restaurants, shops and at the Bethesda Central Farm Market.
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Posted August 11th, 2010 by Raj
Just a reminder folks — they are celebrating being 2 years old this evening!
Posted August 9th, 2010 by Raj
Our friends at Redwood turn two this week and will be holding a party from 7-11pm. It looks like a lot of fun and will include a viewing of Top Chef (Wash DC) at 9pm. Try and head over there and raise some cheer if you can!
Posted August 9th, 2010 by Raj
Things are really moving quickly over there — they have the boards covering the windows down and you can see the renovation work that has been done. It is starting to look like a super nice place.
We also saw that they will be recruiting more staff this week (perhaps Tues and Wednesday – but call to confirm) so if you need to find new work check it out.
Hope to bring you some pictures from the renovation later this week!
Posted August 5th, 2010 by Raj
Yes folks — if it isn’t 100 degrees outside it is pouring with rain — welcome to summer 2010! Here is your Bethesda Actually top 5 options for “What to do on a Rainy (August) Thursday in Bethesda?”
1. Go to Union Jack’s and connect up with the folks from Bethesda Green who are holding their first Thursday happy hour.
2. Watch a film in town — there are some nice films of both the arts and mainstream variety on at the movies.
3. Enjoy Happy Hour at one of the many super places in town — perhaps get a drink and sweet potato fries at Cafe Deluxe.
4. Enjoy a quiet read at the local library….or pop into B&N to buy a book…then buy a sweet treat and read your new purchase in the cafe.
5. Support one of the new restaurants that have opened up this month — there are lots to choose from!
What are you planning?
