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Tried out a new Middle Eastern restaurant, Astor Mediterranean, which was so weak it didn't deserve a review.  The DC Metro area is replete with really good Falafel and Babaganoush options these days.  This one simply didn't rise to any kind of bar.

Also stopped by Union Market again.  It's worth a return visit since the vendors change a good bit.  New additions include local favorites, like Teaism.  On this most recent trip I had a savory black truffle crepe from Petite Loulou, which was just delightful.

In other news I may have finally found some real competition for the top-of-the-line Chocolate Croissant at Best Buns.  Another downtown appointment led me to Firehook Bakery.  Their huge croissant isn't as flaky as those at Best Buns but it is the first chocolate croissant I've had where there was actually a lot of chocolate.  Good chocolate, too.  The thing to do would be a taste test -- compare them back to back.  But I have a problem.  I've been unable to buy one and hang onto it long enough to get to the other place.  Just too yummy.  I'm chalking this one up to "one of these days."  In the meantime, it's Best Buns in Arlington and Firehook in DC.

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