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I go get food, review it, and tell y’all what’s up...that’s it. Oh...I LOVE Pizza!!
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Good People!! Pick up the Washington Post TODAY for the full article!! Thank you ALL sooo much for your support!!
#bigschlimsreviews
@washingtonpost
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Today’s Pizza!! (((OXTAIL PIZZA ALERT)))
Yep!! There is a spot in D.C. that HAS THAT!! No need to travel far, it’s in D.C.!! Not only do they have it *spoiler* I STAMPED IT!! I’m so excited about this review!! This spot has come a long way since I last reviewed them. LET’S GO!!
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Katsouprinis? Twice a month I’m going to review the lowest Google rated spots in the D.C. area! I’m curious. It’s so much good food here…what about bad food. Those ratings might be true, or not!! Let me save you some money…I’m going to go find out!!
First stop…
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Golden China!! Today I have another installment of D.C.’s worst rated food. Last week this place was rated 2.0 stars on Google. Magically it’s now rated 3.5 stars. Yelp puts them at 2.0 too. KNOW what to order from these carryout’s!! Trust!!
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Caruso’s Grocery!! This Italian spot is said to have the BEST Italian food in the D.C. area!! Nuff said…let’s go find out!!
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I’m soooo humbled y’all!! This was FUN!! I Thank YOU,
@washingtonpost
my man Hau & Amber, my family & friends, the WHOLE D.C., Maryland, & Virginia!! Subscribe & like The Washington Post, & stay tuned for the full article coming up!!
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I’m in the Takoma Park area finishing up a review. I smell fish frying. Look here, this spot (originally on H St., N.E.) saved my life many a night. With under $10 in your pocket a SANDWICH from here could get you through the day!! Let me get you hip…
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Cucina Al Volo!! So y’all know I started a new segment where I’m going to DC’s worst rated spots right? Well there’s a spot in Union Market that’s rated 2.9 stars, for food, & customer service. Could be true, or not!! Let’s find out!!
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DC food influencer Big Schlim guest hosts LION Lunch Hour
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Los Hermanos DC!! I’m going to keep this simple. Have you ever had Dominican food? Yes/No? Do YOU want some GOOD Dominican food? I’ve got THE spot for you…Let’s GO!!
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Negril!! This Caribbean spot I went to is nostalgic for me. I’ve been going here since I was 12 years old. A rack (a lot) of us thought this spot fell off…including ME!!When I went back…I found out I was wrong. LET’S GO!!
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*IMPORTANT POST*
Good Folks!! This swanky music bar, & agave lounge is in the midst of closing down. I looked at their menu, seen that the owner is Native Washingtonian, & I pulled up!! D.C. the food is STAMPED here!! PULL UP!!
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I came across this spot on my timeline, looked at their menu, & got immediately interested!! Good folks…GET HERE!! Trust what I’m saying…LET’S GO!!
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Federalist Pig!! This is my third go ‘round with this bbq spot (Yep it’s some STAMPS coming)!! This time I’m at their brick, & mortar!! Let’s waste no time…LET’S GO!!
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Look here, I found a whole gem 💎 in a hood!! No fluff, the chef is classically trained, the artwork on the wall is DOPE (check out
@i2ftheartist
on Instagram), and the FOOD!! STAMPED!! Don’t believe me?? GET THERE!!
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ChiKo!! I’m REALLY starting to love these innovative fusion food spots!! This time…I’m at a Chinese/Korean fusion joint. Spoiler Alert…GET HERE!! Trust!!
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La Tejana!! Good people…I STAMPED every last taco I had at this spot!! Yep, the tacos at this quaint eatery in the Mt. Pleasant area of D.C. are EVERYTHING!! Did I mention that they are breakfast tacos? LET’S GO!!
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Angie’s Seafood!! This seafood spot is a MUST HAVE!! Date night? Want a really nice meal with excellent customer service? Well I got a restaurant for you!! Let’s GO!!
*Watch to the end…Trust Me*
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What a GEM 💎 this quaint Uptown spot is!! Slim…I’m almost at a loss for words!! Let me say this…I’ve been to a rack of these kind of spots. This one takes the cake!! Let me show you what I’m talking about…
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Water Park at National Landing!! Good People! There’s a BEAUTIFUL spot in Arlington V.A. called Water Park at National Landing!! Fountains, fresh air, and best of all FOOD VENDORS!! I spent the entire evening there…here’s my take!
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Soko Neighborhood Butchery!! Good Folks!! Me, and the Good People from Soko Neighborhood Butchery created a Big Schlim BURGER!! Yep!! Look they have some of the absolute BEST burgers in the DC area!! So Let’s GO!! Oh by the way…proceeds go to
@HouseofRuthDC
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Eddy’s Chinese Food!! Quite a few folks asked me to hit this carryout in Mitchellville Maryland. Apparently a rack of folks, some famous, hit this spot. So…guess what? I’m here!! Let’s GO!!
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The Broiler!! So this spot has been around for 50 plus years in Arlington Virginia. Know for their massive STAMPED Steak n Cheese’s (that’s we call them in the D.C. area), they have FINALLY came across the bridge to Maryland. I’m had to GET THERE!!
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Soko Butchery!! I’ve never heard of a Pepperoni Cheesesteak!! So when I got wind of this spot having one…I GOT THERE again!! It’s a neighborhood butchery that I’ve reviewed before…let’s go back!!
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Tony’s Breakfast!! I’m on H Street the other night, & had to park near this breakfast spot. When my night was ending, & I’m going back to my ride…nostalgic memories of this spot hit me!! So…guess what? I’m HERE today!!
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This spot is one of MY new favorite places to go to in D.C. Why? The ambiance, the view, the service, & most of all..THE FOOD!! I got a lot…LETS GO!!
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Shellfish Market!! Fried lobster tail sitting on a bed of jerk fried rice!?! Point me in the direction…and I’m THERE!! This corner eatery has a full bar, & good energy!! Let’s see what their food is hittin on!!
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Lula Mae’s Gardin!! Good People one of my FAVORITE spots has a brick n mortar now!! From food truck, to ghost kitchen this spot HITS every time you hear me!! Nuff said…LET’S GO!!
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Bub & Pops!! This place comes highly recommended when looking for a hoagie in DC. So as you know, I’m on a hunt for the tastiest cheesesteak/steak n cheese (Native Washingtonian way of saying it) in the area. I’m late but I’m ready…Let’s go see what they’re hittin on!!
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It’s my Birthday!! Thank YOU ALL for the continued support!! I wholeheartedly, truly, sincerely appreciate it!!
#bigschlimsreviews
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Randy’s Ribs & Bbq!! *Late Night Post Alert*
There is this side of the highway bbq spot that claims they’ve got the BEST bbq in the D.C. area. They’ve been around for over 40 years sooo they’re doing something right!! Let’s go see what they’re hittin ON!!
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Big Schlim dishes on his DMV food reviews, growing fame and more!
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Thank You, Thank You!! That’s the Italian to English translation of the name of this eatery. Grazie Grazie. Look if you want a good sub…GET HERE!! It’s that simple!!
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It’s a dope chicken spot in S.W. D.C. that is a must try!! I’ve been to their spot in N.W., but now it’s time to visit them at the wharf. I did the most, so LET’S GO!!
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Good Folks it’s this swanked out food hall in downtown D.C. that I FINALLY got a chance to pull up at!! The ambiance is STAMPED, so let’s go see what the food spots is hittin on!!
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How about a healthier Soul Food spot that’s like Chipotle!! Yep, that’s what this eatery has!! A rack of folks have been wanted me to go to this spot…guess what…I went!! Yall….GO!!!
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Little Blue Menu!! Fellow reviewer
@leauxlaa
hipped me to Chic-Fil-A’s new burger spot…I made plans to GET THERE immediately like many of you!! Be prepared to wait in line, look at the menu before you go (I missed some new sauces, & sweets), & remember…it’s a FAST FOOD jont!!
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There is a staple ice cream spot in Ft. Washington M.D. that I’ve passed by for YEARS!! I don’t know why I never stopped. Well today…I changed that!! I’m super late, I know, but LET’S GO!!
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La Famosa!! As a Native Washingtonian there are spots in this city I didn’t know existed!! Nestled in the Navy Yard area, near where Capers projects use to be, is a whole new community complex with restaurants!! I’m hittin the Puerto Rican one!!
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Major Phillie Cheesesteaks!! I saw someone on my timeline get this Oxtail Cheesesteak right!! I had to have it!! Only thing…it’s in Norfolk Virginia. Well…i filled the Hemi up, & took the flight (I drove y’all…it’s a pun). Let’s see what this jont is hittin ON!!
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Good Folks I was invited to be a JUDGE for the Hyatt’s Good Taste Regional Competition Mid-Atlantic!! This was such an honor!! We had 6 chefs, they chose items from a mystery box, they cooked, we ate, we judged, & had 1 winner!! Let’s GO!!
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Lydia On H St!! The way way my schedule is set up, it’s hard for me to get to BRUNCH!! So I actually took off my main gig to get to this spot. Let me tell you…it’s was worth it!! I split this review in 2. I got their brunch, AND dinner…Let’s GO!!
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Little Miner Taco!! Good People!! Look…I frequent Little Miner Taco when I’m NOT reviewing food. My twins asked for their Fiesta box…so I got that!! They don’t know it, but the box came with 2 drinks that didn’t make it home!!
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MoMo’s Café!! My daughter got wind of this Bento Box spot, and IMMEDIATELY told me about it!! So you must know that I took her to check it out. She let me review this time, so the following is what it’s hittin on!!
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B’S Mumbow Sauce!! Mumbo sauce is a D.C. staple food…PERIOD!! Nowadays you have a rack of spots making Mumbo. Back in the day, it was your local carryout’s Mumbo that hit. THIS companies “Mumbow” is seasoned with different spices, & they single handily changed Mumbo sauce!!
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My Rating System…explained!! For all those that THINK I like all the food I get…NAH!! Here you go!!
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Have you ever had fish & chips from England? If no, there is a spot inside of Union Market D.C., that’s got that!! This eatery has imported candy too!! Who said English food was bad? Let’s GO!!
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Good Folks I got invited out to D.C.’s own RAMMY’S!! The Rammy’s highlights the BEST dining, & drinking spots in the D.C. area. Basically…the Grammy’s for food!! LET’S GO!! Extra special shout out to
@shawnjtownsend
&
@averyelizabethh
for EVERYTHING!!!
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I’m continuing with the WORST rated spots in the D.C. area. Every time I’m taking the flight out to Waldorf this spots parking lot is PACKED!! This restaurant is rated 3.9 stars on Google, but 2.5 stars on Yelp…Let’s see who’s right!!
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I’m at a restaurant reviewing right. People often come up to me, & get to talking because of the amount of food I have spread on the table. That’s what happened here, & they told me about this spot on the waterfront. I pulled up!!
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Samosa Supreme!! I HAD to come back to this Samosa spot!! Y’all need to know, if you don’t know!! Hands down the BEST samosas in the area!! What’s a samosa? A fried stuffed savory or sweet pastry!! Nuff said…Let’s GO!!
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When is the last time you had French cuisine? It’s been a minute for me too!! So there is this spot in the Georgetown area of D.C. that the homie
@tomsietsema
went to!! I HIGHLY respect his critics…so…I pulled up!! LET’S GO!!
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Good Folks!! This biscuit spot I pulled up on is a MUST HAVE!! I saw their food on my timeline, I was interested, I went, and was pleasantly surprised!! GO!! That’s it.
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You know what? I don’t go to a lot of bakeries!! Guess what? I’m changing that as of today!! To start, I’m going to a bakery that people from all over rave about!! Y’all they make CRONUTS!! Croissant Donuts…I never had one…LET’S GO!!
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Shanklin Hall!! THIS Social Club is MY kind of spot!! A aesthetically pleasing velvety lounge with good safe energy, vinyl spinning, and a DOPE Chef (
@douladionne
) creating handmade food fusions you won’t forget. I STAMPED EVERYTHING I ATE!! My new chill spot!!
*OPENS WEDNESDAY*
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It’s a new Chinese food spot in the Georgetown area of D.C. I haven’t been to many of these spots, so after another reviewer came here…I showed up!! Let’s GO!!
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Miya African Cuisine!! Good People!! This West African spot sent a message out on their Instagram in hopes to get some foot traffic. They are at risk of shutting down. When I saw that..pulled up!! I’m with
@cousinkim_
&
@leauxlaa
too!
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The Glass House!! Located inside Hotel Monaco you got 2 swanky restaurants that will heights your food tasting experience!! TRUST!! Let’s get to it!!
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I’ve been following this famous chef for some time now. So when I found out that he had an affordable fish n chips spot at the wharf, going was a no brainer!! Yep Gordon Ramsay has a fast food spot in D.C.!! Let’s GO…
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Good Folks the whole D.C. area is vouching for this spot!! I got DM’s from folks, calls from friends, and family, other reviewers, and all type of other yungins telling me to GET HERE!! Welp…I pulled up!!
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The Bussdown DC inside of
@westernmarketdc
As a Native Washingtonian there are a RACK (a plethora) of spots I know nothing about!! Today I found out about this food hall in downtown D.C. where the
@foodnetwork
Chopped Champion
@chef_swoop
post up his eatery…LET’S GO!!
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Soul Sista’s & The Brotha!! Have you ever been into an eatery, & the energy just felt good? This spot I went to felt like HOME!! Relaxing energy coupled with made to order good food…WINNING!!
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Twin Dragon!! Good People I follow, & admire a RACK of foodies right. So I’m randomly watching
@keishaofdaworld
(follow her she’s DOPE), am I come across her Giant Eggroll review!! Y’all know I went right? Thanks BIG KEISH!!
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Todays Pizza!! Happy National PIZZA DAY!! So guess what?? I went to get that good oxtail pizza last night from my go to spot!! This ain’t no REVIEW…this is a REMINDER!! Let’s GO!!
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Spicy Water West African Grill!! This spot has been rocking from Eastern Market for some time now. Guess what? They have a storefront now!! Located right off 11th n U street N.W. Washington D.C. you’ll find Spicy Water West African Grill!!
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It was brought to my attention that my reviews are Ramen deficient!! Sooo…as of today, I’m changing that! I found this spot on 8th street southeast in D.C. Let’s see what they’re hittin on! Also check out
@thepickyramenlover
for some DOPE choices, & content!!
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You might miss this spot driving by..but STOP!! It’s a whole gem 💎!! This spot in Clinton Maryland is the home of the Shrab Cake!! That’s a crab cake, shrimp blend, broiled or fried. This place did not disappoint!!
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Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken!! This was the first official hot chicken spot I reviewed. So when I heard that this place franchised out to Waldorf M.D. I made my way to them!! Let’s GO!!
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Happy Pumpkin Taco Tuesday!! There is a Filipino Taco fusion spot in “Almost Far” Maryland. I did the MOST!! Let’s get to it!!
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I’m in Windsor Mills Maryland, cause that’s just where I’m at!! I’m in a shopping center, I smell some good grilled food cooking. I see where it’s coming from…I’m going IN!! Let’s GO!!
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There is a staple pizza spot in Baltimore I knew nothing about until recently. I pulled up, walked in, & immediately was taken back to a time w/o cell phones. Good energy, great food, &
@cousinkim_
came through too!!
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Good Folks to kick off National Pizza Month Pizzeria Paradiso, Chef Ruth, Chef Carlos, & your favorite influencers partnered up, & created pizzas!! My pie…Big Schlim’s Lamb Sausage Mumbo Pie is available October 1st-7th!! GO GET IT, VOTE for it, then CREATE YOUR OWN!!
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So I decided to try that Pizza Puff thing right. After I tried it, I went on ahead, and tried other fast food spots that had something I’ve never tried before!! Don’t try this at home!! I almost called out of work with the bubble guts!! Lets GO!!
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The Chili Jefe!! This is my 3rd go ‘round with this food truck. This isn’t even a review anymore…GET HERE!! It’s a MUST HAVE…Period. Nuff said…Let’s GO!!
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It’s a a new chicken sandwich spot at a very familiar building in Temple Hills Maryland. Nostalgia had me Jih skeptical. However when I tasted this spots food…my mind changed!! Let’s GO!!
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I was told that THIS Italian spot has got good food!! I pulled up, I went in, and…peep the review!! Special shout out to my waiter!! EXCELLENT, SUPERB, customer service!! That’s it!!
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*Late Night Post Alert*
I was invited out to this swanked out Caribbean spot off the water in S.E. Washington D.C. I have to say that this is some of the BEST island food I’ve had in a while. Now this was an invite, so I got samples with no prices…but give them a shot!!
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Honeymoon Chicken!! Now I didn’t plan, research, or study this spot at all!! Their website was sent to me, I looked at it, found the address, and dipped!! I sure am glad I did!! More than just another chicken spot, their mantra is “Fried Chicken, Made Fancy”!! Let’s GO!!
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Look here, I’m at a whole spot reviewing right. I got recognized by a patron, & they were adamant about me hitting this other spot on Georgia Ave. Guess what? I pulled up!!
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Do y’all want to know something about me? When I’m not Schlim’n, I real live go to Taco Bell…judge me!! Guess what? This spot I just went to…is the Bell on 1000!! Check out Chef Jaren Morrow’s creations…TRUST ME!!
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So I’m in Gambrills Maryland minding my own business. I see a Korean BBQ/Hot Pot spot!! I like both, and it says NOW OPEN!! I’m going in!!
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Good folks, I frequent this steak n cheese (cheesesteak) spot right. I WENT IN TODAY…they added tacos…that’s it!
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Good Folks! I’ve partnered with The National Cannabis Festival
@natlcannabisfest
to showcase their 420 FOOD WEEK!! Yep, participating restaurants are running specials from 4/15-4/20 2024!! Get to these spots, mention the NCF, & get your discounted EAT ON!! C’mon Let me SHOW you
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Good People!! This is a very special review!! I got the opportunity to sit with a person who has championed communities in PG County Maryland, is a stickler for education, & women’s rights!! She’s running for that senate seat…GO VOTE TODAY-May 9th!! We also had some good food!!
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Mush DC!! Over the past couple of years you might as well called this food hall my 2nd home!! Today…I’M back again for this vegan spot I’ve been hearing about. YEP!! They say their sandwiches taste like chicken….LET’S GO!!
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There is a modern Latin restaurant in Hyattsville Maryland that is a sleeper, a gem💎, a MUST HAVE!! GET THERE, it’s right off the green line!! That’s it.
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I keep seeing this chicken spot on my feed. Every time I see it, EVERYTHING looks good!! They are in this new food hall that you might drive by in Sliver Spring Maryland. I pulled up…it’s that simple!!
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Bar Boheme!! I LOVE a good Rueben right. I found out that this sandwich, & cocktails spot, in Union Market, has spicy sauerkraut on theirs!! Guess what I’m getting!?! 😂
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Matt & Tony’s!! I’ve been super pressed to get to THIS spot!! I hear so many wonderful things about their food. Those things I heard…were absolutely correct!! Let’s go to this All Day Kitchen!!
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There is a new BBQ spot in Arlington Virginia!! Of course I saw it on my timeline, & what got my attention is that this BBQ is all Halal (prayed over, acceptable food in the Islamic culture)!! Nuff said…LET’S GO!!
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Tacos a la Madre!! My search for the best Birria Taco in the DC area continues. This spot is definitely up there in rank!! Several of YOU, told me to go…I went…excitedly…I’m glad…let me show you what they’re hittin on!!
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Royal Farms!! To ME good customer service includes cleanliness, consistency, courtesy, and consideration!! Having one out of the 4, plus subpar food isn’t IT. This is another installment of the DC areas worst spots to eat. This spot has to do better!!
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