Critics Consider Nicaro, Cafe Trope, Mie N Yu, ACKC

IN THE NEWS: The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema gives two stars to Nicaro (8229 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 301-588-2867), while Eve Zibart reviews Mie N Yu (3125 M St. NW, 202-333-6122). … Good to Go column considers Rustico (827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, 703-224-5051, www.rusticorestaurant.com), while Worth the Trip visits Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert […]

Vietnamese Spot Huong Que Moving to Fairfax County

IN THE NEWS: The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema reports, “Huong Que, also referred to as Four Sisters (6769 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church) — will be leaving its base in the Eden Center for a larger home in Fairfax County next year, according to Le Lai, Sister No. 2 at the family-owned business. Lai says parking […]

Citronelle Empire Grows; Inn at Easton to Close

IN THE NEWS: The Washington Post’s Jane Black interviews star chef Michel Richard, who confirms he’s opening two, possibly three, new restaurants outside Washington in 2008 but will continue to spend most of his time at his Georgetown flagship, Citronelle. Next month he plans to open two restaurants in California: the 80-seat Citronelle by Michel […]

Historic Nightclub Childe Harold Closes; Waffle Shop Moving

IN THE NEWS: The Washington Post’s Paul Schwartzman reports on the closing of longtime nightclub/restaurant the Childe Harold on 20th street NW in Dupont Circle, where Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, The Ramones and Bonnie Raitt once played. … Schwartzman also reports that developer Douglas Jemal, in need of land to construct a downtown office building, […]