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Entering Nouvelle Lune, an intimate and discreet restaurant tucked between a row of stores on Massachusetts Avenue, guests are greeted with an explosion of the senses that only serves to heighten the appetite. Inside the compact space, a frying pan hisses loudly from behind a wall, the soft aroma of rice lingers in the air, and the noise of the kitchen crowds the dining area to create a welcoming and homely ambience. The quaint dining area, with its simple, checkered table cloths and sparse table decoration, resembles a room in a doll house...
...supermarket. But step inside. Colorful pinatas hang from the ceiling. Bilingual signs promise shoppers el mejor precio. Produce gets lots of territory close by the entrance, where display islands overflow with crunchy jicamas, ripe papayas and dozens of varieties of chili peppers, from fiery serranos to sweet chipotles. The aroma of freshly made tortillas wafts from the bakery. Butchers serve up not only standard cuts of beef, poultry and fish but also Mexican specialties like the spicy pork sausage chorizo and carnitas, shreds of pork that are browned to make the ultimate tacos...
Prahok, a salted, fermented fish paste, is the main ingredient in Khmer cooking, lending its pungent and musky taste to nearly every dish. Its strong aroma permeates the room at Floating Rock, but prahok’s bark is worse than its bite; the smell and taste is familiar to anyone who’s eaten the fish sauce-laden cuisines of Thailand and Vietnam. Much like these cuisines, Cambodian food uses an abundance of aromatic herbs for vibrant flavor, fresh chiles for heat and spices for complexity. Dishes are often augmented with a pinch of sugar, supplying a characteristic...
Citadelle. Also from France, this wheat-based vodka has a cherry-like aroma and is incredibly smooth, with a slight anise aftertaste. It's great for mixed drinks...
Precis. This corn-based vodka comes from Sweden and has a nice finish; a smooth, silky texture; a citrusy aroma; and a spicy undertone in its taste. Drink it in a martini...