Thinking in those terms, you might not be surprised to find a piece of fresh fish that can stack up to the pizzas here, or a fried dessert that just might make you forget about those beignets you've had elsewhere in DC.
Join me for a taste of Naples, and elevate your expectations for "dinner and a movie" at Westfield's new Dining Terrace and ArcLight Cinemas:
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| Salumi board |
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| If you're crackers about cheese, you'll have to try the blue cheese |
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| This place setting means business |
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| A refreshing Italian sangria for summer |
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| Thin slices of melon add a summer flavor to this Bianca pizze metro, with prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula |
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| If you like fried food or calamari, try the Frito Misto. This pairs your favorite fried squid with a fried zucchini blossom |
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| They come with a spicy tomato sauce and a salsa verde for dipping purposes |
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| A close-up of that sangria. Was it really in the nineties outside? |
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| Insalata di Napoli. This delicious, spicy salad goes well with any meal at Naples. Especially if, like me, you like salads with a variety of ingredients. There is a spicy element, but also a pickled-type flavor as in a Three Bean Salad |
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| It includes Tri Colore, salami, prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, peppers, olives, Provolone cheese, dates, and toasted bread crumbs, mixed in a red wine vinaigrette |
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| Chitarra is al dente spaghetti with a mild tomato sauce, but... |
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| ...with the bonus reward of a rich dollop of Stracciatella on top. That's a rich and creamy cheese sauce with olive oil and pepper. This is a must-try |
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| As is the Pesce Spada - Line-caught, seared swordfish with Sicilian eggplant caponatina |
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| Enjoy the flavor of the fresh fish itself... |
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| ...or with the two sauces it is plated with. This was cooked just right |
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| Vermentino Di Sardegna Argiolas "Costamolino" 2013 is a great pairing with the fish: crisp and light, with a definite citrus flavor that's lemon-esque but not sour |
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| I've also got a flute of Zardetto Rosato Prosecco, which I highly-recommend. |
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| Zeppoli di Caterina may look like beignets or fritters with chocolate sauce and whipped cream... |
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| ...but when you bite into one, you'll find that ricotta cheese added to the dough gives these a rich, French toast-like flavor that doesn't even require a sauce |
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| They're great for sharing, but why not be selfish and get a Coppa Amarena for yourself? |
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| And a glass of this Banfi Rosa Regale, which true to its name combines hints of cherry and berries with, yes, rose petals. I couldn't quite place that last unique element without looking it up on the internet. But if you like unusual flavors, this is one to try - even though I don't usually get dessert wines ("But when I do...") |
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| Crema gelato, cherries, amaretti cookies, and shaved chunks of semi-sweet chocolate |
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| Zoomed-in Zeppoli. They're so light, you can see how the fork tines deflated it |
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| Heck, why not zoom in on that chocolate, too? I'd better get back to the Fitness Center at The Flats now |
Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria
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Westfield Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Boulevard
301-365-8300
18 comments:
Is this a paid advertisement?
8:44AM You think restaurant reviews are paid ads?
An expose' on the full menu. How much did they pay you for this?
This was great to see all of the variety on their menu. I'll be sure to visit next time I'm at the mall.
It's called reporting.
9:16: There's a lot more on the menu than what is shown here. I was not "paid for this."
So what's the purpose of posting three pictures of the exact same dish?
How the heck are the wood-burning ovens "volcano-inspired"?
6:23: Each one has a decorative sculpture named for one of the 3 active volcanoes in Italy.
6:17: They are 3 different photos illustrating what is in the captions. No one is complaining but you, as usual,! troll.
Why not just have one longer caption instead of three separate photos that are essentially the same shot?
9:15 AM - A genuine restaurant review would objectively critique the food, service and all other relevant criteria, noting the shortcomings as well as the strengths.
This article does none of that.
Dyer is Bethesda's top restaurant critic. Please get familiar with his superb reviews and previews before running your mouth.
Slightly overdone attempt at parody, but still funny.
8:05: Because I'm the editor, not you.
10:19: So you would suggest making up shortcomings if there weren't any? That doesn't sound like a "genuine restaurant review" either. This is the only published review of Naples to my knowledge, and I think readers are glad to have the information and photos. I'm not hearing anyone else complaining about having a review of a new Bethesda restaurant.
6:16: Good summation of Hans Riemer's political career so far.
Smart they have the open mall ordering section as well as seated contained section.
Met on the other hand is hard to notice, up a lot of escalators, Poorly positioned, etc... Feel bad for them. Hope they make it! It's a cool space with a nice HH menu. That and Arclight are often empty. Bad parking lot view too with the big windows!
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