"So what" if it's in the "basement of a bank" – where else to keep a "neighborhood treasure" ask acolytes of this "wonderful" Portuguese "hideaway" in Chevy Chase, where "magicians with fish" and meat make "outstanding" dishes appear from the kitchen; the "attentive" staff suggests Med wines for a "white-tablecloth" meal in an "old-world" setting complete with "high" prices (bargain-hunters...
Tavira Restaurant Review:
By far and away the most under-represented cuisine in the metro area is that of Portugal. Maybe folks are too used to the kick of Thai or the heft of Tex-Mex to demand something that is both unusual and yet familiar. That's what makes a destination like Tavira so comforting and desirable. Once you're settled into one of its three intimate dining areas (try the one with the fireplace on chilly...