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Re: Silver Spring bars/restaurants

#19149
From: Nathaniel Dickinson
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 1994 13:06
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> In article <34jg54$5jv@hecate.umd.edu>, elitman@proxima.com (am-radio) wrote:
> 
> > I've lived in Silver Spring for close to two years, but have done little
> > exploring of the "downtown" area. There are a few places that I
> > frequent, such as Siddhartha's, Thai Orchid, Cedar's and Rosita's, but I'm
> > interested in finding others. Are there any rare gems that I have
> > missed altogether? How about night spots...I have yet to find a bar or
> > club in the area without having to drive to Bethesda (admittedly only 7
> > minutes from my place).

You might want to experiment with the Casa Africana on Bonifant (I think). 
A tiny place in what looks like a renovated apartment, they serve up West
African food.  The staff is very pleasant, and the food is unlike anything
I have had before.  They have interesting steamed breads, smoked fish and
beef stews, and some vegetarian dishes.

N. Dickinson-- ndickinson@worldbank.org
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From: ndickinson@worldbank.org (Nathaniel Dickinson)
Subject: Re: Silver Spring bars/restaurants
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