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DMcCabe

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  1. Just to let you all know, Punk's is now offering 35+ bottled beers focusing mainly on American craft producers and Belgians. You can check out our updated list here - Punk's Beverage List. The beers are $3 during happy hour which runs from 3pm-6pm Mon - Fri. And in case it isn't obvious, for full disclosure, I work at Punk's
  2. Had a great meal at proof last night. With a couple bottles of Gigondas, a charcuterie board, sweetbreads, tilefish and a cheese plate how can you go wrong? The sweetbreads in particular were fantastic. The spicy chili in combination with the blue cheese and bacon was pretty spectacular. This was my second time at Proof and I've thoroughly enjoyed it both times.
  3. Going to the Inn this weekend for the first time. a few questions for the folks who have been there before. 1. Bottles, half-bottles, or pairings for the wine? 2. How many courses should we prepare for? Is this a Komi-like experience, or a more traditional 5 course? 3. Is there anywhere close by to stay, aside from the Inn itself? Thanks.
  4. Veritas in Dupont does half price bottles on Monday...
  5. Not sure if people still care about Fabio Trabocchi's life in NYC, but it seems as though Fiamma is getting a Michelin star in the 2009 guide to go along with their three stars in the NY Times. Eater: BREAKING: Michelin '09 Star Picks...
  6. Is there room for another???? I saw a sign today for Cali Yogurt, opening up on 18th St., next door to Asylum. It's in the space that used to be the retail shop Miss Pixie's. Anyone got any info? I can't seem to find a website for this company, although there are a few references to it in some past "yogurt wars" blog entries...
  7. Tried to stop in here today for a quick bite around 1pm and I found that all of the windows were covered with brown paper and it was not open. Anyone know what is happening/has happened to this place? Are they closed for good??
  8. And a couple of desserts that are worth going for...
  9. That is interesting. Well at least corporate gives the individual units some control over what comes out of the kitchen (although it is a small part). I still think they may want to rethink that sushi roll
  10. I ate at the new McCormick and Schmick in Annapolis recently as I had heard they have a pretty extensive happy hour menu. Everything was cheap (cheap=successful happy our) and the beers were cold (cold= successful happy hour), but I did have one minor issue. We ordered the "Annapolis Roll", which I had imagined to be something like a lobster roll, but with crab instead of lobster. The happy hour description said "fresh crab and avocado" and I had visions of a toasted buttery roll, a touch of mayo and sme delicious crab and avocado. To my surprise, what I was served was a sushi style roll, with rice, crab, avocado, seaweed, and soy sauce . I have no problems with sushi, but in this particular situation, it seemed an odd pairing with the mussels, burgers, and other items that we had ordered off of the happy hour menu. Why is McCormick and Schmick serving a sushi roll? Does that strike anyone else as odd? I mean I know they're a seafood restaurant and all, but I think i would have much preferred my crab and avocado on a wonderful, buttery hot dog roll.
  11. Has this place been done in before it opened? I drive by almost daily as I live nearby and I've recently noticed that the awnings that were put up previously are now gone. The exterior looks like it hasn't been tended to in quite some time...hmmmmmm...did the ANC shut em down?
  12. Had a great meal at Proof on Saturday. It was my first time there and I was impressed from start to finish. We started with the charcuterie board which was absurdly large and delicious, although I kind of wish it came with more accompaniments to balance out the meats. I followed that up wth the pork confit (which is as good as everyone says) and the cod. The Cod was cooked perfectly and had a nice balance of flavors, but I found it a touch on the salty side. I have a high tolerance for salt too, so for me to notice that means someone must have had a heavy hand in the kitchen. Still a great dish though. The lady had the ahi tuna app and the scallops for dinner, both of which were fantastic. It was one of the few times that we ordered a bottle of California Chardonnay with our dinner and it was really a great compliment to the meal. I can't seem to recall the name but it was a hearty chard and really went well with all the seafood on the table. An enjoyable time all around.
  13. Burrito de Carnitas at Mexican Pepito's Bakery in Adams Morgan. This place is great and has some really authentic Mexican food...although i think that the ownership has recently changed hands. Nevertheless, grab a mandarin jarritos and you've got a delicious lunch. Also, they have a cochinita taco that is comprable to the one at Oyamel, which I find to be spectacular.
  14. I really think you just can't beat this place, particularly on a Monday night. Went in last night and drank a bottle of Cliquot, a bottle of delicious Burgundy, had 6 cheese and 3 meats and walked out for $150 plus tip. We got great recomendations from the bar staff about cheese pairings all of which were delicious and the wine service was quite good (as would be expected). The cheeses we had were... With the sparkling: 1. Brillat Savarin - a soft triple cream 2. Roaring Forties Blue - a sweet and nutty blue 3. Manchego With the Burgundy: 1. Gouda which was the hardest cheese of the evening 2. Gorgonzola - which was good, but I typically like my blue a little firmer and stinkier so i prefer the Roaring Forties 3. Some sort of ash rind semi-soft goat cheese Overall everything was delicious. I didn't find it too loud as some people have mentioned, although it wasn't completely full while we were there.
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