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Mike St. Johns is ISO good Thai and/or Italian food, near the beltway,
between Rockville and and Greenbelt.

Joan Korenman recommonds Dusit, on University, near Georgia.

Also good, and very close to Dusit is Thai Amarin, on Georgia Avenue,
just north of the beltway, shortly after Viers Mill forks off to the
left.  Thai Amarin has less attractive decor (in fact, it looks pretty
much like the Italian restaurant that occupied the building many years
before) but I think the best dishes at Thai Amarin are better than the
best dishes at Dusit.  I am particularly fond of their Duck in Black
Bean Sauce and their Mussels Hot Pot.  I also think the Tom Ka Gai
(coconut milk, chicken and Ka soup) is better at Thai Amarin.   I do
go to both places on occasion, though.  

Another excellent asian restaurant in that neighborhood is Nam's, an
excellent if often crowded Vietnamese place.

For good authentic Italian food, try Marcella's on Connecticut Ave,
just south of the Beltway (It has a very small sign, so don't miss it;
it's past the gas station after Mannor Rd on the right as you head
south on Connecticut).  Be forewarned that they stop serving at
8:30pm, and that you can't really talk to the manager unless you speak
Italian.

Good eating....

		Larry
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