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tale@ten.uu.net (David C Lawrence) writes:

> I'm still fairly new to the area and haven't yet settled down to
> finding my favourite restaurants.  Right now I'm looking for
> suggestions for health(y) food restaurants in the Northern VA area,
> particularly out by Reston/Herndon.  I don't need strict vegan, though
> I certainly don't mind patronising such a cafe.  Your recommendations
> will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

I can't help with Reston/Herndon, but here's what's off the top of my
        head in Dupont Circle/Adams Morgan/College Park

(not necessarily in order of preference...)

Food For Thought, 173? Conn. Av NW, Dupont Circ. area, DC
        burnt-out, post-hippie, post-punk, perhaps dc's last genuine
        progressive cafe, the waitrons are frequently hungover and
        irritable, but it's lovable - great nachos & cheese, good cheap
        house salad, the melts and sandwiches I like more than the
        entrees; prices are ok considering the rent they pay. If you go
        at night, prepare to be pan-handled by the local acoustic
        musical talent that plays there for tips. Mary Chapin Carpenter
        started out gigging here 10 years ago.....most of the food is
        prepared from scratch in the basement by people no one ever
        sees...

Dante's, 14th St. NW between P & Q, sort of east Dupont Circ., DC
        Started by the son of FFT's manager, atmosphere is better,
        post-punk sliding into yuppie, awesome jukebox, food at least as
        good as FFT's, some of the help is working both places, the
        picante melt is my favorite, prices are maybe a little better
        than FFT, no musicians, tough neighborhood, nice color motif,
        some _beautiful_ women working there last time I went...

Kalorama Cafe, 18th St NW & Kalorama Rd., Adams Morgan, DC
        Kind of a small place, paid classical musicians playing solo,
        kinda pricey but they've got an incredible chef, the carrot
        tortelini is one of the best things I've ever had in my life, ya
        might have to wait on a Friday or Saturday if you're not there
        by 7:30....in decent weather they seat outside too, it's pretty
        nice; read the fine print on the chalkboard, it's worth it....

Nora's, Florida Av. & R St, NW, DuPont Circ., DC
        Never been here but I here great things about it, definitely
        high end, but some organic stuff the last time I checked the
        menu....

Berwyn Cafe, inside Beautiful Day Trading Co., Berwyn Rd, 3 blocks off
                Rt. 1, College Park, MD, near U of MD
        This is just out of loyalty, when I need to go out for breakfast
        badly, their stuff is usually too heavy for me, but it's clean
        and real, some folks swear by it. Brunch hasn't been the same
        since the Takoma Cafe closed up, roaches & all :-).....


I'd like to fill out my list with what others can recommend....


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