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Considering that I just regained a friendship, I decided to pay homage to the situation by going to a place that is also worthy of a second chance. Truth is, I felt like taking a break, as I have cooked dinner for the past couple of days. My 'hood is really diverse, so I knew it wouldn't be difficult to find an awesome place to eat at on the Pike. I just needed to remember where I've gone before and have "blacklisted". Immediately, I thought of Matuba's.
Now before you gasp in horror, it's not what you think! The first time I went to Matuba's was fantastic; the only reason it got blacklisted is because someone I greatly dislike is a regular there. I prefer not to put myself in uncomfortable situations, so I have avoided this place like the plague for a year. Well, now is the time to buck up.
Before entering, I cased the joint with the prowess of a seasoned burglar. I peeked inside and breathed a sigh of relief. Almost empty, unfamiliar faces. Perfect. I was greeted by the standard "Irasshaimase!" heard in all sushi restaurants. Slightly surprised, I think I bowed. Ridiculous! I walked over to the sushi bar and sat myself down. Sue, the waitress, was so sweet and immediately got me some hot tea and the menu. Quickly, I scanned the menu and opted for the sushi dinner and some sushi a la carte. While waiting for my order, I chatted with the sushi chefs. They were polite and engaging, but very focused on their work. Good thing, because it was my food that they were working on!
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I'm so glad that Vegas reached out and called me to patch things up. It gave our friendship another chance, and in turn, I gave Matuba a most-deserved second look.
2915 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
703.521.2811
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