First Bite
If it comes with an Asian accent, it's likely to surface at the snazzy Asian Spice (717 H St. NW; 202-589-0900) in Chinatown, where sushi, pad Thai, spring rolls and bulgogi are all part of the menu.
 
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First Bite: Redwood Stands Tall in Bethesda (By Tom Sietsema, August 6, 2008, Page F03)
 
First Bite: 1789 Chef Keeps It Safe, Simple, Seasonal (By Tom Sietsema, July 30, 2008, Page F03)
 
First Bite: More Bright Ray's Shine in Arlington (By Tom Sietsema, July 23, 2008, Page F03)
 
First Bite: Searching for the Shape of Things to Come (By Tom Sietsema, July 16, 2008, Page F03)
 
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First Bite: Seems Like I've Tried This Cure Before (By Tom Sietsema, June 4, 2008, Page F03)
 
First Bite: It Needs a Little More Time to Rise (By Tom Sietsema, May 28, 2008, Page F03)
 
First Bite: The Kitchen's Open, and the Bar's on the Way (By Tom Sietsema, May 21, 2008, Page F03)
 
First Bite: Grapeseed Puts Out Its Sunday Best (By Tom Sietsema, May 14, 2008, Page F03)
 
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