By David Dorsen David Dorsen, a Washingtonian food and wine critic, reviews Maryland restaurants.
Competition is tough.
Although new building is limited, new restaurants keep opening. In recent years, Kabul West became Fab's, then Capri, and is now Cesco. Many top restaurants have decided Bethesda is fertile ground for expansion. Among them are Matuba, Tara Thai, Haandi, Nam's, Bacchus, Austin Grill, Hard Times Cafe, Andalucia, and Oodles Noodles. Others, such as Rio Grande Cafe, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and Levante's, are branches of restaurants from other cities.