Currying Favor

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, December 27th, 2010

(Image: Penzeys Spices)

Anyone contemplating a blanket “eat less” resolution for the New Year should seriously consider postponing any dieting plans till at least January 3rd.

Otherwise you’ll miss newly minted restaurateur Asad Sheikh’s complimentary, all-day grand opening tasting at Curry Mantra.

Sheikh claims to have sent out over 200 personalized invitations to local politicians (Reps. Jim Moran and Gerry E. Connolly made the list), media outlets  and community members, but assured us that “anyone who walks through our door on January 2nd” will be privy to unlimited samples of his nine signature curries.

Sheikh said his kitchen will focus on North and South Indian curries, with a few Tandoor-style dishes rounding out the menu.

And every effort will be made to overcome the authenticity deficit Sheikh said he’s experience far too often at other local Indian restaurants.

“Curry Mantra is exactly what you get in India,” he pledged.

Come January 2nd, he’ll have to put his money where your mouth is.

Curry Mantra – 9984 Main St., Fairfax; 703-218-8128; www.dccurrymantra.com

–Warren

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