Dino a Big Hit, with Italian-Style Starters, Snacks
The Washington Times › August 11, 2005
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The ambience is Latin, but the food definitely is Italian at Dino, the new Cleveland Park restaurant just across Connecticut Avenue NW from the Uptown Theatre. Dino is a genuine neighborhood retreat.
The menu is simple and straightforward, interesting and innovative. It's the right place for a light dinner or a snack and a glass of wine. But beware: Open barely a month, Dino has become a neighborhood favorite, and even on a rainy, dreary Wednesday night, the wait for a table at 8:30 p.m. was more than an hour. The restaurant doesn't take reservations except for parties of six and more. That's instant acclaim.See the full content of this document
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Dino a Big Hit, with Italian-Style Starters, Snacks
The popularity is well-deserved. Owner Dean Gold, who comes to the restaurant scene from Whole Foods, is a constant presence, chatting enthusiastically with his guests. He concedes that the staff is a bit overwhelmed by the quick success, but they're coping well.
Even if the weekly sp...See the full content of this document
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