Reviews
From the Washington
Post by Jane Touzalin It's hard to tell what Gary Royce is proudest of: his Key West roots, his special salads or his favorite football team. All are in evidence at the small seafood store Royce and his wife, Martha, own and run behind Arlington's Lee Heights Shops. Fresh fish and shellfish once were the only products at the shop, where the walls are sprinkled with colorful mementos of Royce's Florida home town and a blue-and-silver Dallas Cowboys logo sits on a countertop. But several years ago, Royce began building a repertoire of prepared foods. Now his salads, soups, sandwiches and platters fill an ever-changing menu that, he estimates, accounts for more than a quarter of his sales...
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Named as best children’s shoe store by Washington Family Magazine Cafe Parisien Express From Gayot To people in
the neighborhood, this French fast-food eatery has become something
of a tradition. Open for breakfast with coffee, croissants, quiches,
and omelets, it carries its fans throughout the day in a casual
setting that recalls a French boulevard café. Don’t
expect a gourmet menu or flawless wait service, however. -- Another great review for Cafe Parisien Express: From WCities
From the Washington
Post By Moira E. McLaughlin Sure to Satisfy
a Kiwi Sweet Tooth For me, it's the opposite. It's what comes at the end of the meal (the desserts and coffee) that is the true test of a good restaurant. With that in mind, Cassatt's, "a Kiwi cafe" in Arlington with its own in-house pastry chef, Dawn Lahr, is a pleaser. From the lemon tart to the apple and pine nut torte, there is a treat for every type of sweet tooth. The pavlova is especially tasty, so light that it practically melts in your mouth...
From Yelp Do I have to have a kid, a nephew or niece, or friends with kids to shop here? (Because I don't.) Can I just come and play all on my own? They have toys for tots, toys for kids, and toys for kids pushing thirty (me?). Walk past the wall of stuffed animals, the walls of toddler toys, hit the science experiments for younger kids to your right, the board games (they even have both versions of Ticket to Ride!) straight ahead, the costumes, the books for kids and parents in the back left corner, the crafts (that's for me), and just name it, they've got it. (The only thing they don't have is yarn.) Parking in back, helpful and polite service (necessary to navigate the profusion of everything everywhere), and lots of examples of toys to "sample". And the icing on the cake: Complimentary gift wrap and reasonably priced ($3) birthday cards.
From the Washingtonian reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli, Todd Kliman, Sara Levine, Ann Limpert, Erin Zimmer August 2007 Peruvian chicken spots are nearly as ubiquitous in the suburbs as burger stops and ice-cream shops. This chicken joint turns out one of the tastiest birds around. A whole chicken ($9.35), charcoal-grilled and encrusted with spices, will feed three hearty eaters, but it’s available in halves ($5.55) and quarters ($3.80) as well. The flavorful, smoke-infused meat is also good cold and makes a great leftover hash. Too bad the sides—save for properly caramelized plantains—are forgettable.
From Arlington
Connection by David Schultz Facets Fine Jewelry store. Locally owned and operated, Facets is located in the Lee Heights Shops near Old Dominion Drive. Alicia Arnold is a fourth-generation jeweler who works with her father at Facets. “It’s a really good time to buy jewelry,” she said. “This is the time to buy before [the economy] gets better.” Facets Fine Jewelry is one of the few jewelry stores that do repairs and restorations onsite. They also handcraft their own merchandise. One of the items Arnold is most proud of is an $895 necklace she made herself with gold, diamonds and a geode-like ore called druzy. “Jewelry is not consumable,” she said. “You’ll have it for the rest of your life. [It’s a] tangible memory.”
From the DC
Gatronome You are what you bake. We sampled three pizzas, which was more than enough for the 5 of us. All the pizzas had the same thin crust (a good balance between thick enough to hold the ingredients and thin enough not to overwhelm with starch) and sauce, all fresh tomato and none of the chemical aftertaste of chain-delivery places. They were also remarkably easy to cut, considering I did not have a pizza cutter handy - my standard chef's knife did the trick, and I cut them on top of the cardboard disc. The Miesian, pictured, was my favorite: Roma Tomato, roasted garlic and fresh basil. You could actually see the garlic, and it provided the pizza with a great kick. -- More great reviews for HomeMade Pizza: From Capital
Spice HomeMade Pizza Company: Not Delivery. Not DiGiorno. Just Delightful. From The Washington
Post HomeMade Pizza Co. In Northwest
It is wonderful to shop at a place that I've visited for more than two decades and still find things I like. Lemon Twist is an authentic little Chevy Chase boutique that sells dresses, sweaters, Vera Bradley luggage and handbags, fashion jewelry, neckties, and gifts. Their spin-off The Lemon Drop has similar items for your younger (and littler) family members and gift recipients. The colorful items and bountiful displays make this a place that has something for almost anyone. Simple, but darling, gift packaging makes each gift from the Lemon Twist special. They will even wrap a pair of cute socks if you ask! If you like Vera Bradley or Lilly Pulitzer, this shop is waiting for you! Free parking in a lot behind the shop and cheerful staff make this an easy place to frequent.
From Yelp Two years ago I came here with my husband for our first time and fell in love. Each time I go I try something new, and not once have i been disappointed. Must say my favorite is a tossup between the kugglehaugh, white chocolate mousse cake, or the chocolate lovers cheesecake. They REALLY know how to get your mouth watering, from the moment you view their showcase you will have a tough time choosing one, they are ALL Sooooooo Delicious looking. Any chance you get stop by and try something. You Will not regret it. Also make sure to try the Mango Mousse....Ridiculously Delicious TRUST ME!!!!!! More great reviews for Pastries by Randolph: From The Washington
Post
From the Washington
Post About the name:
It's a favorite book, and when I started this business it really
was a random harvest. It still is. It's one of the things we're
trying to maintain. |
America
Seafood
Arrowine
Bradshaw's
Shoes 
What
you will find is a congenial staff at the order counter, a pastry
case filled with buttery delicacies (try the hazelnut cake with
its rich buttercream icing) and a menu that draws upon such French
classics as croque monsieur, escargots and French onion soup (here
topped with a piece of puff pastry and a wedge of melted cheese).
We like the Gourmet Burger, an elongated hamburger served on a section
of baguette with a side of mushroom sauce.
Cassatt's
Child's
Play 
Crisp
and Juicy Chicken
Facets
HomeMade
Pizza 
Lemon
Twist 
Pastries
by Randolph
Random
Harvest 
| Lee
Heights Shops 4500-4550 Lee Hwy. Arlington, VA 22207 |