Reading thru the most recent Saveur issue, I came across the cover story on Sardinia, and while most of the dishes looked pretty damn good, the one called casu marzu (“rotten cheese”) basically turned my stomach. For... (1 reply, last updated by vn August 25, 2003)

Seven weeks after a February 1 mention on chowhound, this new College Park restaurant was prominently featured in the Washington Post weekend section. As a result of the review, they were crazy busy when I stopped in for takeout... (0 replies, last updated by casu marzu March 21, 2005)

Anyone eaten at the La Tasca in Arlington yet? I’m a big fan of Jaleo, so I want to get some kind of comparison. (4 replies, last updated by casu marzu February 23, 2005)

Bistrot d’oc — it’s cassoulet was panned (pardon me) in a recent review, but how’s the duck confit? My valentine and I are hoping for a good sud ouest gastronomic experience. (1 reply, last updated by casu marzu February 12, 2005)

This is a relatively new place on Rt 193 near Beltway Plaza (on the eastbound side, west of the mall, more or less across from Siri’s, in the location of the long-gone Dunkin Donuts). The tacos de barbacoa are outstanding,... (3 replies, last updated by Rosco March 9, 2005)

me and some friends are visiting from nyc and will be staying with a friend in college park. is there anything cheap and tasty either there or someplace easy to get to in dc? cuisine doesn’t matter but i’m not so... (2 replies, last updated by casu marzu May 28, 2005)

I am bringing a large group (15-20) to College Park, MD in April and would like to take them to one nice restaurant and one more casual restaurant...any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks. (6 replies, last updated by RL March 17, 2005)

I’m thinking of heading back to 2 Amy’s Pizza, but want to know if they have other menu items besides carb-laden pizzas. Big salads? Any thoughts are appreciated. (4 replies, last updated by casu marzu March 10, 2005)

Tom Sietsema gives them 3 stars but 3 out of 4 on-line reader reviews disliked the place. What has been your experience? (4 replies, last updated by amanda March 9, 2005)

Does anyone have any info on what looks like a new BBQ place in College Park in what was the Little Tavern building? I think it is called JR’s Roadhouse (or RJ’s, or some initials) but I was driving by last night and... (5 replies, last updated by Rosco February 8, 2005)

Mandalay, The Best Restaurant in College Park, closed up shop and moved to Silver Spring in October of last year, leaving behind some rather slim pickings for a new contender. The Food Factory, Pita Plus, and Berwyn Cafe are all... (2 replies, last updated by flavrmeistr February 3, 2005)

, indeed, a maggot-ridden Pecorino called casu marzu or “rotten cheese.” Discovered accidentally when a cheese mass was left outdoors to ripen, the maggots hatched from flies' eggs promotes fermentation and fat... (8 replies, last updated by Tom Meg April 9, 2001)

Any suggestion for good dishes at Mandalay in Sliver Spring? Thanks. (7 replies, last updated by Mister Big March 30, 2005)

Second time I have been there and it was worst than the first. The first time I went I didn’t even eat. We walk in to an empty restaurant with 3 of our party of 5 and were told they couldn’t seat incomplete parties.... (3 replies, last updated by ANCyM March 22, 2005)

Every so often I visit my family in Beltsville, which appears to have mostly fast food. Are there any great places in the surrounding towns (Laurel, Greenbelt, College Park), or even Beltsville itself, that I should know about? (18 replies, last updated by JILLI42 February 28, 2005)