"Japanese barbecue grill Gyu-Kaku opened its first of many area locations in Clarendon last month, inviting diners to cook their own beef tongue, pork belly, and skirt steak around an open flame. The 130-seat sleek restaurant and bar, situated next to the Clarendon Metro stop, opened with a limited dinner menu, Japanese beers, and tropical cocktails. Along with vegetable-friendly fare like fried rice bibimbap and ramen, there’s layered green tea cakes from international confectioner Lady M and a full-blown lineup of grilled options and appetizers have slowly entered the mix this month. Prix-fixe packaged orders run $60 (for two) to $180 (for six)." - Tierney Plumb
