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Monday, May 28, 2012

Local Restaurants Get Some Pricey Real Estate On Washingtonian's 2012 Cheap Eats List

Bon Fresco makes Washingtonian's Cheap Eats list
Local restaurants represent a serious slice of new Washingtonian's Cheap Eats edition -- getting the nod for everything from Mexican to Cuban to sandwiches.

The list includes praise for Red Pearl and Bon Fresco in Columbia, Cuba de Ayer in Burtonsvile, and R&R Taqueria in Elkridge.  It also highlights a few local restaurant chains without noting the Howard County locations, including BGR The Burger Joint in Columbia and Honey Pig Gooldaegee Korean Barbecue and Lighthouse Tofu BBQ in Ellicott City.

The Washingtonian critics write short blurbs about each place, and they give practical suggestions -- lots of ideas about what to order and what makes a place special -- like the chilaquiles that they recommend at R&R.

One spot that I'd love to be considered for this list would be Mango Grove in Columbia.  They were closed while this list was being assembled, but I think the Indian there and spots like House of India compete with any "cheap eats" level Indian that I have every had.

The June 2012 edition is really worth your $5 to pick up at a grocery store.  It's not on line so far, and I think it's great to have around.  You could definitely flip through to see what inspires you.  There are some great-looking places within striking distance like Rockville, Beltsville, and Silver Spring.
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2 comments:

  1. Elizabeth @ The Bare MidriffMay 28, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I agree about Mango Grove and House of India. The chicken kashmiri at HoI is AMAZING!

    So happy to see Bon Fresco on the list - their mozzarella and tomato pesto sandwich is my favorite!

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  2. Southern Skies Coffee RoastersMay 28, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    I spoke with Mr. Koh from Bon Fresco about his new location in Annapolis Junction. He's gonna be in the building that formerly housed a stone counter top store. It's catty-corner from the 7-11.

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