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Evening Star Cafe is a four star restaurant in Alexandria. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced place in the Alexandria neighborhood. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, brunch, and fine wines.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Spot on. What a relief to finally have a solid 5 star dinner (other than at a Cathal Armstrong establishment) in NOVA. Creative wilted spinach salad with chanterelles & comte, caesar with perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is very noisy, and our service was horrible. The food was delicious but very expensive. My vegetarian lasagne was the best veggie lasagne I've ever tasted! The gnocchi appetizer was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My gf had been dying to go back to this place since we started dating. She had not been there in a while and used to go frequently when she lived in the area. She made a bold statement in saying: "One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GF raved about lunch she had there few months ago; with reasonable prices. Went there for dinner tonight, found service indifferent, menu pretentious, and portions both small and as for my meal with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just what you want: good food, wine, draft beer, and excellent service. A long-time favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the honey almond crusted brie deserves 5 stars. It is out of this world! Everything else was just mediocre. Went here for a dinner meeting and I think that everyone agreed that it was just an ok...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place. We went outdoors, but indoors is ok too, bit crowded so I would choose outdoor if possible. The mussels were excellent, a wonderful and unique Gorgonzola cheese sauce not too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We liked this place - a lot of promise but some items were a miss. We will go back to try other things.- EXCELLENT brined chicken and mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was spicy and creamy. Chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn good food and courteous and efficient service. I don't think I've ever been disappointed, save the occasional grand of sand in the scallops. I come for dinner, brunch and the rare lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There food is good, but a bit salty sometimes. It's not my favorite of the restaurant group though; Rustico is. It's a nice spot to go though because there is a bar upstairs and live music usually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was tempted to give this place five stars based on a single dish, but I'm going to just rate that dish separately at the end of this review.... I had a lovely meal here ten years ago, and had not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this is where the 30 somethings roam...I came here to see one of Jeff W.'s bands play, but I will begin this review with the restaurant proper. Walking in I was immediately pleased with the casual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since first visiting the Del Rey (Spanish for "of the rey"), I have called it "Land of the Giants." Why? Because everyone here seems to be fairly tall, which is in stark contrast to DC proper...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is very friendly and easy to talk to! This place is perfect if you want a casual night out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Evening Star on a nice summer night and was seated outside. In a few moments dark clouds rolled in and the server quickly rushed us inside to another table. I thought that was great that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looked to be quite interesting as we drove thru Del Ray, so we decided to stop in one Saturday evening; they were quite busy at the time, but we were able to grab a small table in the front...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great neighborhood find - friendly (but a little slow) service, homey atmosphere and good food. The burger I had was cooked well and to my liking, and the fries were actually pretty good - not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had just flown into DC and I wanted to have dinner with a friend before driving into NJ. We got a nice window seat and the server treated us very well. Excellent service and excellent food. I look...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this place is in the middle of nowhere, and things don't get better from there.People smoke here freely, the beer selection is limited and unimaginative, and the food is served cold (as a result...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has been over a year since we strolled into the tiny Evening Star bar to grab a drink and became distracted by the delicious scents wafting from the dining space. Over a year since we sat at a cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Cajun food here is great. The inside dining area, with its southern/New Orleans living room feel is cool and the wait staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. The menu isn't too long, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Evening Star Cafe's two after-dinner drink spots, the Majestic Lounge (downstairs) and the Magic 9 lounge (upstairs) are welcome additions to the Del Ray bar scene. Both lounges feel more like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give Evening Star a 4 This is an adorable and well-run place where the food is casual but delicious and the service is friendly and quick. Inside, kitchy booths line the walls and four-top tables...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, GREAT neighborhood gem. The wines are priced very well, and the food is nothing short of exceptional. This place was packed to the brim, and with the current state of all that is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Del Ray is a cute little part of Alexandria. Whenever I go I always get lost and forget where I am. And that's why GPS and friends who are more directionally tuned in are a win. Evening Star was my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town visiting friends and this was the best meal of the trip! We had drinks in the little bar in back and the hostess was very attentive in checking back with us as to when we would have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This post pertains to the Majestic Lounge, which is connected to Evening Star. I love this little place. It's got a great neighborhood feel and the bartenders are super friendly. Whenever my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my first meal at Evening Star and I was not disappointed! I loved the atmosphere there. We got to sit in one of the little front window tables. I eat that stuff up! I was thoroughly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is always a good place to go for a really good meal that borders on truly excellent. Great atmosphere (except when the guy next to you takes his three year old out with him). The wine list is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place you can always go for a dependably excellent meal. Located in the heart of trendy Del Ray, they serve contemporary cuisine. The almond crusted brie is top notch, and worth ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is mediocre and overpriced. You can find much better at places like Majestic and Vermillion. However, I love the atmosphere, and the bar areas both in the back and upstairs are perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the last 18 months, I've spent many hours at the Star. Drinks, bar menu, full restaurant menu, brunch, lunch - I've never had a bad meal or experience. Add in the friendly staff and reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little place in the Del Ray area... great for a first date (music is not too loud, so be prepared to converse) or a nice evening out with a significant other. It's not upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say that I could eat the almond-crusted brie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Four times a week. My friends brought me here when I visited during Spring Break - they lived up the street...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was very good - along the lines of a romantic dinner for you and your loved one. It fills up fast after 6:30, even on weeknights ... so go early or make reservations. They take reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had pretty high expectations before my visit this week, and Evening Star surpassed them. The calamari was incredible -- light, tender, and not at all rubbery. Plus the sauce with it was so amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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I have so many favorites on the menu but the top two entrees have to be the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Periodically I have to stop back at this place for their turkey reubens.A great neighborhood restaurant--a great Alexandria alternative tothe heavy tourist traffic in Old Town--and Del Ray is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Parking can be a challenge but isn't DC bad and the place is metro accessibly less than 15 min walk. The menu is not at all what you would expect from a place entitled, "The Evening...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a dish I haven't liked here, though not quite sure if quality is commensurate with their prices. The real highlight is the upstairs lounge where you can enjoy the fantastic wine list on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Menu needs to be changed more frequently, but we've always seemed to enjoy...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little cafA© with friendly staff, quirky dA©cor, and wonderful food. My waiter was on top of refills and other needs. A cozy bar in the back room--with ESPN in widescreen HD--offers a nice place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to lunch at this cute little Del Ray find this afternoon. Since we went at about 1:00, it wasn't too crowded-even for a Friday. Finding street parking can take a few minutes but once you find it,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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We used to be regulars here, it's a solid menu with a nice bar in the back to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For an unassuming Del Ray haunt, it is a serious foodie hang-out. I've been going there for a few years now, but ever since Del Ray became the "it' neighborhood, I've frequented a bit less since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
11:30 Sunday morning brunch. Three words: Garlic Cheese Grits. Three more words: Crabcake Eggs Benedict. My sister had the Brisket and Eggs; that was yummy too. Huzzah!
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Located in the DelRay neighborhood of Alexandria, this is a great spot for brunch on the weekends! They also do a fine job with lunch and dinner.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all-time favorites in the DC area. The flag ship of the Evening Star group (which also does Vermilion, Tullula, Rustico) is still true to its roots and best of the bunch. Absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The exquisite atmosphere, with red walls and warm lighting, was an immediate selling point for me. Divine French toast and crabcake eggs benedict at brunch time, delectable steaks at dinner time....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit, after my first visit here, I found excuses to eat at Sunday brunch for a consecutive month. My best friend and I were drawn in equal parts to the quality of our food and the attractiveness of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the baked brie tastes like the smell of a drunken old man's breath, but the space was groovy, the wait was short, and the back bar was a dim lil snug spot with a friendly, boisterous crowd and jovial...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun family restaurant or grab drinks upstairs with friends. Good American cuisine and friendly staff. Great for family night or date night.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a wonderfully cozy, delicious dinner here on a cold winter night. The service and friendliness of the host and the waitress was wonderful.Because they own a wine store next door, you can pick...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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i was really excited about the cafe because my coworker said it was a great...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A surprise success for lunch. Although I heard they got rid of the tuna melt, which was the best thing going. The lunch service was friendly, attentive and worth the visit. Dinner? Unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't eat at the restaurant, but I ate and got drinks at the No. 9 Lounge upstairs. It's a cool space, with a small bar, a few tables, and a couple couches. The music is a bit loud, but at least...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the ambiance of this place - it always brings me back for a cozy evening dinner but have had variable experiences in terms of food and service. First time (an early dinner) everything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's better than sitting at a table by the window on a sunny Sunday morning, eating eggs benedict and perusing The New York Times at Evening Star? Not much. At least not much that's legal. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thoughtful and interesting menu and good food. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable and dining outside in the summer here is great. Never had a good experience at the bar though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live near here, but don't eat at the Star all too often. However, I do like to hit the bar (the Majestic in the back or 9 upstairs) after work sometimes for a few drinks a nibble.The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy. I had lunch here today and sat outside. Cute little place in Delray. The inside looked really cool too so I can't wait to come back here and eat inside. The lunch menu is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Found the food somewhat unremarkable, and the wine list seemed dated. Which is weird since the wine shop is right next door. The booths were somewhat cramped, and the atmosphere a bit too dark and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just as good (if not better) than the rest of the "stars" in this restaurant group's constellation. I know, bad pun. Couldn't resist."Cafe" is a good word to use as far as describing the size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a nice neighborhood spot. The food is usually excellent. The highlights of the last trip were the pork chop with greens and cornbread -- as well as the scallops. Great winter flavors. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh, my beloved Star. This ties for number one with Los Tios for Favorite Neighborhood hangout. We've been coming here since it opened. When the weather's warmer you definitely want to dine on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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I've dined at the Evening Star many times and have always been amazed at the high quality food that comes out of this kitchen at prices much lower than any place downtown! Service has generally been...
menupages.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Evening Star Cafe, located in the Delray neighborhood of Alexandria, is the first of the Star Restaurant Group concepts. It has a home-grown comfortableness about it that makes it a great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not only is this a fine restaurant owned by the same people that own Tallula, but it has one of the best bars in town in Majestic Lounge. Evening Star is great for Sunday brunch. Totally affordable....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Evening Star is a great neighborhood restaurant. The food is delicious. However, there is one waiter that does not provide the standard of servive of the restaurant of the staff.
menupages.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I have visited the Evening Star many times in the past, but my most recent visit reminded me of why I love this place so much. I had the Seared Tuna and my wife had the Pork. Both dishes were amazing in flavor...
menupages.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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I was unimpressed with the meal at this restaurant. The waiter must have been having a bad night because he was unfriendly and very slow. When our food arrived, it was cool. I ordered the pork medium and it...
menupages.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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I love this little restaurant in Del Ray. They have one of the best wine lists in the area. The popularity of this place though has led to this usually being very busy, so expect a short wait to get a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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This cafe located in the Mount Vernon area serves a delicious brunch on Sundays. They have the traditional pancakes, eggs, and bacon, along with breakfast sausages and muffins. For lunch they have j...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Evening Star is a gem in the funky Del ray neighborhood of Alexandria. It's sister store is a wine shop, which means you get offered surprising wines by the glass. The kitchen is electic/American and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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The place wants to be cutting edge electic. But I find it tries too hard to be different, esentailly making stuff that is not that good and overcharging for it. It does have a lovely wine list, but th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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We LOVE Evening Star -- the food is amazing... be sure to try the beef tenderloin on a bed of cheddar mashed potatoes and topped with onion crisps. YUM! They also have a great, very reasonably-priced ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Once I thought of the Evening Star for special events, now it feels everyday. The kitchen always offers up perfectly prepared selections, and the service is consistently friendly and conscientious. The bar in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2002
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casual, comfortable, incredible food (the best lamb and the best salmon i've ever had anywhere...and yet i normally go for their steak) beware of the long waits on thu-sat even late in the evening. when...
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looking for a cafe bar where they serve american food in a casual and stylish setting? evening star cafe has two separate bars which allows diners to choose from a wine list that features over 1000 bottles....
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kitschy, comfy neighborhood spot...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, between Old Town and Crystal City, the Evening Star Cafe is known for exceptional food, friendly but professional service and an inviting 'retro chic and...
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