Why Suya Is Route 1’s Hot New Dining Trend
Several local eateries now serve suya, a spicy peanut-marinated grilled meat that originated in Nigeria before taking off in countries like Ghana, Cameroon, Niger, and now the U.S.
Several local eateries now serve suya, a spicy peanut-marinated grilled meat that originated in Nigeria before taking off in countries like Ghana, Cameroon, Niger, and now the U.S.
The Mount Rainier wine bar is one of five finalists for “wine program of the year” at the 2024 Rammy Awards from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington in July.
After a successful run as a tenant at the miXt Food Hall in Brentwood, the popular West African eatery has moved into its own space on Queens Chapel Road.
The Mount Rainier eatery located at 3310 Rhode Island Ave., was recognized this week at the 41st annual Rammy Awards for its “dedication to dining excellence, service, and value in a casual environment,” beating fellow nominees Bammy’s, Destino, Maketto and Tonari.
The 41st annual Rammy awards from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington recognized three restaurants from the Route 1 corridor.
Two Route 1 eateries made the Washington Post’s list of the D.C. area’s 10 best casual eateries, even though neither has a brick-and-mortar location.
In his articles and reviews, award-winning Washington Post food critic Tim Carman has kept Route 1’s growing restaurant scene in the news.

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