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"Bites Nearby" is a weekly column featuring a great restaurant in Arlington or a nearby community.
Arlington’s known for its restaurants. However, the tough task of choosing just one on any given night remains. Having trouble deciding? Each week Arlington Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here’s this week’s choice: Flora – Under the culinary expertise of chef Bob Sargent, Flora has become a favorite among locals since it opened in 1996. Sargent uses his French and Italian training to make American classics with creative flares. Recent menu items include a slow-roasted pork loin with ginger sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and a spicy brown …
With so many different options, choosing which restaurant to eat at in town is never easy. Luckily for you, each week, Arlington Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here’s this week’s choice: La Posada – Less than a year old, this family establishment has already built up a loyal following for its authentic Mexican dishes at reasonable prices. Owner Magdalena Pizarro and her daughter, Fabiola Castro, run the dining room, while Castro’s husband, German Castro, and his brother, Victor, take control in the kitchen. La Posada has everything you’d …
Don’t feel like cooking and don’t know where to go? Want to try something new or maybe an old favorite that you’ve forgotten about? Each week, Arlington Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here’s this week’s choice: Za – Chances are if you live in Arlington, you’ve at least heard of this two-letter restaurant known for its farm-fresh ingredients and friendly service. But if you haven’t gone, well, you’re missing out. The ever-changing menu adapts to the seasons, as Za uses fruits and vegetables from local farms, such as the Verrill Farm in …
What’s the best restaurant in Arlington? There’s really no right answer. However, each week Arlington Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here’s this week’s choice: Tryst – Chef/owner Paul Turano serves up creative American cuisine at this Mass Ave spot that has become one of the most popular places to dine in Arlington since it opened seven years ago. The menu features exquisite dishes, including almond crusted cod, spiced Long Island duck and a Du Breton pork chop. On the weekend, stop by for brunch, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to try eggs …
Tired of the same old, same old? Feel like you’ve been there, done that? Each week, Arlington Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here’s this week’s choice: Punjab – If you’re looking to add a little spice to your diet, there’s no better place than this Arlington Center eatery that serves traditional Northern Indian dishes. The dinner menu includes various curries, six different kinds of naan and specials, such as quail curry, duck kebab kadahi and fish do-piaza. Stop by for lunch and try naanwiches and kathi kebab rollups – all lunch entrees …
Arlington’s known for its restaurants, but the tough task of choosing just one on any given night remains. Having trouble deciding? Each week, Arlington Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here’s this week’s choice: Tango – If you’re in the mood for meat, especially beef, there is no better place than this Argentinean spot. The menu features a wide array of beef, including steaks, fillets and ribs, as well as chicken and seafood dishes. Most cuts are served with a traditional chimichurri sauce, and if you’re dining with a friend, the parraillada…

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