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Shhhh, post retracted.

It'd be nice if he just went for pho.

I love Thai X-ing but I'm concerned that my wait will be 90 times longer than normal even if it's 2 blocks from my house.

I hope that everything in this beautiful restaurant falls into place! I went to the soft opening on Saturday also. All of our food was available, only in 45-minute increments. The ravioli that I ordered was salted to the point that it was unable to be eaten. The other 5guests at my table were happy with their entrees; we ordered all of the different entrees available. The service was friendly and attentive but this place still needs more staff adjustment.

This is my favorite restaurant in DC. I go here once every week and every week it seems to be perfect. On Tuesday, I had a freshly made papperdelle with pesto and tomatoes, an item that is occasionally on the menu.

As always, I over-estimate the amount of food that three people can eat on a Wednesday night out. After eating at CommonWealth, we are beginning to feel our muffin tops expand a little more. We started with a lot of sides: Headcheese, Scotch Eggs, Bucket Of Chips, Jacket Potatoes, Mushy Peas With Mint, and Green Bean Casserole. Our entrees were: Smoked Tofu Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, and Fish ‘n Chips. These were all very savory and comfortable. We were happy. Our service was excellent. The courses were timely and our glasses were always filled. We only had one quirk. Our server was friendly and eerie. Imagine that you had this wonderful meal and everything was timed perfectly and this guy walks up to you while you are talking with your friends. You unintentionally ignore him. He says, “Don’t worry about my hands, I’m not rubbing them because I’m sinister. I’m rubbing them because I just put on lotion. They are moist.” The words, “moist” (!!!!!!!) and “hands,” concurrently being said while our dessert was place on our table is the only outstanding memory that I have of this place now. We nervously laughed. Wait… Moist? Moist. Please keep in mind that our service was excellent but that remark was so weird.

Does anyone know anything about this restaurant? I found this ad on craigslist.

I would wait...

The Adams Morgan location is significantly better. I feel the same way about Glover Park in general. You should give Bourbon a second chance.

I guess they’ve calmed down with the overloads of Anne Geddes babies in flower costumes over the years. That used to scare me.... Transitioning from teenager to adult dining, my favorites at Sunflower: Lam Tofu: A little more mild with the same kind of white sauce as the macro plate. Lam, manager/owner of the Falls Church location, created this dish. (Obviously) Mini Sukyaki: Ample amount of vegetables and clear vermicelli and mushrooms with bowties of thick seaweed. Mizuni Sansai Noodles: This is a healthier version of lo-mein with udon or soba noodles. This dish is best served without soup and with the Buckwheat noodles. Cold Basil Roll: A Vietnamese inspired roll with rice paper, veggie bacon, vermicelli and basil and a peanut dipping sauce. The Jujube drink is not too sweet and it is good to order with heartier plates such as General Tso’s or Songbird. Lemon Tofu Cheese Pie: This is the only dessert you should order on the menu. Get a spoon, the lemon sauce has tiny rinds and bursts of tang!

I think so...not sure what's on discount...

Miniature adventures from last week and transitioning into this week… Recently went to Bistrot Du Coin for fairly quiet Sunday brunch. I ordered the tartine with vegetables and olive tapenade alongside a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary tasted like a watery V8 with a small amount of horseradish. Regardless of the cocktail, the food is always tasty. On the exact opposite of the spectrum, Busboys and Poets surprisingly made the best Bloody Mary in the city. I had no idea that Busboys and Poets offered a vegan option. I ordered the tofu scramble because the menu mentioned potatoes. Who eats brunch without potatoes? My dish came without potatoes. I was puzzled and I didn’t mention anything until the end of the meal. The waiter informed me that the potatoes were not vegan and put a discount on my check without hesitation. That is great customer service in my opinion for the somewhat apathetic 14th Street area. I always thought the environment reminded me more of places in Arlington and less of DC. Jyoti on 18th Street is always consistent. The curries always come out hot and the service is always responsive and friendly. My favorite dish is the Chana Masala with Garlic Naan that isn’t modest on garlic… Amma Vegetarian in Vienna,Virginia also has the Onion Chili Dosa for 7 dollars. Did anyone try the Aditi Bistro a block away? I also dined at Bar Pilar twice last week. Needless to say, the food is still great there. The potatoes are crisp and hot: perfect. Dinner and Happy Hour over there is the best value that is competitive and comparable to more expensive restaurants in the city. Bar Pilar is also creating the great gourmet cocktails. It’s a wonderful balance for this city. I went to the busy Sushi Taro last night at quarter until 10 and ordered the vegetarian sushi dish and all of the vegetables were fresh and beautifully crafted. The bell pepper nigiri looked exactly like a tuna with a similar fatty texture.

I went to Rock Creek at Mazza Gallerie. We had a good time. The wine was decent - I had a Cotes Du Rhone. We chose the pre-fix for $35: Bibb Salad, Sweet Pea Ravioli and a couple desserts. The pineapple cake was the most memorable. My friend had the Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi with Bacon, Seared Scallops, and Banana Ice Cream. Delicious! Remind me to leave my house more often on rainy days...

I don't want to go far off topic, but I love the Jasmine Pearl Green Tea at Big Bear Cafe. A pot with a baby sized hour glass. It's always perfect, hot and not with the nasty acidic aftertaste...great for a post-terrible work week hot beverage.

The place has good food but the upstairs is kind of creepy if you're alone for lunch...