Kensington area eats?

[Anonymous]

Can anyone recommend places to eat around Kensington? Just moving in and need to know where to go.

We tried Chipotle (yes it's a chain, and thankfully the same as others) and Continental Pizza (the subs were not bad).

Is the Chinese place next to Continental Pizza any good? Hong Kong something...

Any other suggestions?

We're not looking for Michelin star places, just a local place to eat that you can take a family to and not feel like you wasted your money.

[Anonymous]

Hong Kong is OK, but most people I know just get carry-out there. China Gourmet, in the shopping center at University and Connecticut, has a little bit more ambience. Savannah's is nearby, too, but I can't stand the smell of the place. As noted in the other Kensington thread, Kensington is severely lacking in restaurants. There are a couple of little ones in the Howard Avenue area. If you want good eatin', head up to Wheaton. Nava Thai, Dusit Thai, Cristina's, Full Key, Irene's Pupusas, Woomi. Royal Mile for interesting beer, Ledo's for pizza. There is a nice restaurant buried in Garrett Park (which is kind of Kensington...but don't tell that to Garrett Parkers!) - Black Market Bistro. And there's a new trattoria in the old Forest Glen Country Store space - haven't been there yet. Lobby for more restaurants in Kensington!

[Anonymous]

China Gourmet is much better and cheaper Chinese food.

[Anonymous]

You're best bet is venture into Wheaton:
http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/diningguides/1782.html

Full key for Chinese, woomi Gardens for Korean BBQ, Irene's for papusas

For sandwiches/soup try kensington mart next to Johnson's flowers. There's also suburban trading company there for prepared stuff.

Parkway deli on grubb road, maybe this is technically silver spring

Black market bistro in garret park

There's also a few relatively new places in old town kensington--haven't tried them yet

[Anonymous]

I forgot to mention that I did try Black Market Bistro already. Excellent food and quaint charm with post office and all. Definite plus.

Thank you for the suggestions. Always good to know the take out places for when it's too cold.

We haven't walked around Old Town Kensington yet. Maybe this weekend.

Keep them coming! (if there are any left.

[Anonymous]

Go to Rockville, Silver Spring or Bethesda.

[Anonymous]

Black market bistro (kensington, Garrett park)

[Anonymous]

For a nice dinner out try la ferme in Chevy chase:
http://www.lafermerestaurant.com/

Also the people who own black market bistro also own other restaurants in the area with various themes. I have to say I love them all and wish they'd adopt me.

[Anonymous]

There's also in Chevy chase lake:

http://www.tavirarestaurant.com/

[Anonymous]

Agree with many of the above, especially the Wheaton suggestions. We also frequently head to Chevy Chase DC (Bread & Chocolate for brunch) or to downtown Bethesda for eating out.

Be sure to check out the farmers' market next Saturday am (if you didn't today), which has a lot more prepared foods now available. You can pick up BBQ or paella, plus yummy desserts, to take home for lunch or dinner. Welcome to the area -- we really like living in Kensington and I hope you will too!

[Anonymous]

OP here, thank you for the suggestions. I'll definitely have to check out the Farmer's Market. It looks great!