Instant Pho

My first choice when available is homemade pho, my next is Pho Royal if in Loudoun, but sometimes I just can’t get myself to whip out the stockpot and others I refuse to schlep it to the restaurant.  What to

McCormick & Schmick’s – Tysons

Not going to spend much time on this one… The decor: Some nice booths, a lot of wood.  Low lights.  Traditional (i.e. a bit old fogey feeling). The service: Nice servers.  Messed up a few orders, but let’s chalk that

Alto Plaza

   If you’ve ever been to the intersection of 28 or 29 in Centreville, chances are you’ve seen this massive restaurant situated in the middle of a strip mall.   I was originally intrigued, but after reading tepid reviews I decided against it.  However the