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Just echoing previous posters's comments: According to colleagues who visit periodically from Malaysia, Penang is a joke and Malaysia Kopitiam is better (the closest to "authentic" Malaysian food in the DC area.)

QUOTE (Miguelito @ Feb 3 2004, 09:58 AM) People seem to be flocking to Ray's The Steaks in VA (as a result of mucho props from Tom Sietsema) I was surprised to see in last week's chat that the chef there asked Tom to stop referring people to his restaurant. -------------------- In today's chat, Sietsema clarified his previous comment by saying that he thought Michael Landrum was joking because the person Michael made his comment to (about Tom no longer recommending RTS) was Sietsema's brother. Sietsema went on to say: "Ray's the Steaks is a small restaurant with a big fan base. I'm guessing the owner hates to say "no" to people calling for reservations (and yes, you better have one if you want to dine there). "

Monica, If you don't mind a relative newbie to eGullet, please count me (plus my husband) in. Thanks! Amanda

Well, I am anxious to hear about the food from eGulleteers who give it a try this weekend. I read that they open at 11:00. I'll get the link and post it. As an FYI, the Falls Church location sold $32, 500 worth of chicken on OPENING DAY!

Yep, restaurant is derived from Old French restorer (to restore).