ROCKVILLE RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK, JANUARY 13-19, 2014 - MENUS

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is already here again, from January 13 to 19. Three-course lunches are $20.14, and dinners are $35.14. Two great restaurants (I have dined at both) are participating in Rockville for 2014:

Chef Geoff's Rockville

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Dinner menu

La Tasca Rockville

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CAPE COD BUFFALO CHEDDAR WAFFLE CUT POTATO CHIPS REVIEW (VIDEO)

5 degrees in Rockville? You need a hot chip. Fortunately, I've reviewed these brand-new Cape Cod Buffalo Cheddar Waffle Cut potato chips just in time!

CHEF BOYARDEE KICKIN' SLOPPY JOE REVIEW (VIDEO)

This is the perfect weather for a hot meal from Chef Boyardee. The world's best canned pasta company has a brand new microwave cup product: Chef Boyardee Kickin' Sloppy Joe. Let's test it out in this video review, plus learn about the history of the chef himself (yes, he was a real person).

BARNEY'S HORS D'OEUVRES REVIEW AND KORBEL BRUT CHAMPAGNE REVIEW (VIDEO)

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Happy New Year to all readers! Here's a review of some classic New Year's Eve party refreshments: Barney's Hors d'Oeuvres, and Korbel Brut Champagne. The two Barney's varieties reviewed in this video are the Franks 'n Blankets, and the Party Assortment (spicy beef turnovers, potato puffs, and spinach and cheese puffs). We'll also sample a very affordable Champagne from California.

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ROCKVILLE NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS - DECEMBER 31, 2013

The biggest night out of the year doesn't require a trip downtown on Metro. There are some great spots to celebrate right here in Rockville:

Bar Louie

Bar Louie is the best for younger folks. For $45, enjoy cocktails from 9 PM to midnight, a Champagne toast, a DJ from 10 PM to 1:30 AM, party favors, and a breakfast buffet from midnight to 2 AM.

La Tasca

La Tasca's New Year's Eve gala includes unlimited tapas from their special New Year's Eve menu, a bottle of wine for every 2 guests, party favors, midnight Champagne toast, music, and their Fin de Año celebration. To see the menu and make reservations, visit their special website.

Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar

Salsa dancers, dinner, a DJ and dancing are on the menu at the new Paladar in White Flint. Book your table here.

ZHANG RESTAURANT AND BAR TO OPEN AT 1560 ROCKVILLE PIKE (PHOTOS)

The former location of Chicken Out at 1560 Rockville Pike is getting a new tenant. Zhang restaurant and bar will serve Chinese and Thai cuisine, as well as sushi. This is the latest addition to Rockville's varied and sizable Asian restaurant list. Mr. Bánh Mì just opened last Thursday up the Pike in the Ritchie Center.

MR. BANH MI MENU (PHOTOS) - MR. BÁNH MÌ OPENS IN ROCKVILLE!

Can't get enough of Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches? You're in luck: Mr. Banh Mi is now open in the Ritchie Center on Rockville Pike, near Wooton Parkway and behind the IHOP. A great new addition to the Rockville dining scene!

Here is the menu (click photos to enlarge):

Bánh Mì

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Specialty drinks

Smoothies

Fresh fruit or veggie juicers