The buffet offerings are as varied as the clientele at Big Marina Grill & Deli, 4755 Central Ave., Columbia Heights—mostly Middle Eastern, with lamb shanks, chicken kabobs, kofta kabobs, stuffed grape leaves, grilled eggplant, felafel, hummus, tabouli, soups, samosas, baklava, and Greek and Middle Eastern salads and pastries. But there are lots of other dishes to choose … [Read more...]
Daalo Grill: Somali cuisine on Eat Street
I was wandering down Eat Street rather aimlessly, trying to decide on a place to have lunch, and I stuck my head into Daalo Grill, a new East African restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Noodle Bowl. A quick glance at the menu revealed a pretty standard menu of Somali fare - chicken, goat, spaghetti - at higher-than-usual prices - most entrees were $11, though … [Read more...]