Celebrity Picks: O.A.R.

by mmorley2 - 0 Reviews - 123 Lists

Updated: March 15, 2007

Four of O.A.R.'s five members met in a Maryland high school; they picked up the fifth in college. They recently told Citysearch some of their favorite places at home and on the road.

On this page:At Home: Washington DC, On the Road.

At Home: Washington DC

  1. 1 Moby Dick House Of Kabab
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    1070 31st Street NW, Washington DC, DC 20007 (map)

    Marc Roberge: "This is by far the best authentic Persian food on the East Coast. Don't be fooled by its fast-food facade. The platters are second to none and will give you a break from the norm on your lunch break or dinner with the family. My favorite dish is the jujeh kabob (chicken kabob)."

  2. 2 Tachibana
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    6715 Lowell Ave, McLean, VA 22101 (map)

    Richard On: "Tachibana has the best sashimi in town, without even going into D.C. If you like fish, try their sashimi lunch/dinner special--fresh and plentiful."

  3. 3 Washington Music Center
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    11152 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902 (map)

    Richard On: "We've been buying our gear here since the 7th grade! They have an elite inventory of anything you need that pertains to writing and performing music. Their staff is knowledgeable, laid-back and friendly...a rare characteristic for any music store that I've been to. There's a reason why they are one of the few independent music stores left in the area."

  4. 4 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Panache Restaurant
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    1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036 (map)

    Richard On: "If you're looking for a place to eat and party, Friday nights at Panache can get pretty lively...and not to mention the bartenders are very easy on the eyes."

  5. 5 Paul Kee Restaurant
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    11305 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 (map)

    Richard On: "Sorry Mom, but this is my favorite Chinese food in the world! Great for a late-night meal, since they're open so late. Their crispy beef, shrimp dumpling soup and clams in black bean sauce are all unbelievable."

On the Road

  1. 6 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Buddha Bar
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    25 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Benj Gershman: "Of all bars/restaurants in the Meatpacking District, this spot stands out, not only because of its great food, but its interior design."

  2. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Sake Bar Decibel
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    240 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    Richard On: "Decibel is one of my favorite places to hang in NYC. They have an outrageous assortment of premium hot and cold sakes, delicious Japanese small plates, and great music. On any given night they'll spin anything from old-school hip-hop to Japanese punk rock. It's quite small but has a really cool underground vibe to it. Since they don't take reservations, it can be tough to get a table, so either get there when they open or show up really late."

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Thurman Cafe
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    183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 (map)

    Jerry Depizzo: "The biggest, baddest, best-tasting burger in the Midwest."

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Dino's Subs
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    8016 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402 (map)

    Marc Roberge: "There is no place on earth that has better subs than Dino's--period. It's a few miles south of Atlantic City and well worth the side-trip. I suggest the tuna sub. It will have you coming back to Jersey sooner than later."

  5. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Japonais
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    600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Chris Culos: The decor of this restaurant is unbelievable. They have four different areas to dine in, each with their own unique theme. While the more traditional dishes are great, the many not-so-traditional dishes are even better. One of my favorite dishes is called 'The Rock.' They bring out a hot stone of about 800 degrees which you cook your own strips of meat on."