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  1. DameEdna
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is now owned by the Unification Church, if I am not mistaken. The LDS Church has moved to a cozy establishment north of the Beltway. Perhaps you have seen it? I have found a web-site with some pictures of Mt. Pleasant churches. "Fossils in the Architecture of Washington, DC" on dcfossils.org The least theological I could find.
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    Recognizing the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach!
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    Agree with many recommendations upthread. Adams Morgan has many places,inexpensive, classic, with love/hate reviews: - So's Your Mom (sp?) sandwich, bagel - Pho 14 - Vietnamese (that is a tough tendon!) - Super Taco (Tex-Mex ish) - Madame's Organ (for fried chicken?) It is a legend . Sooner or later, maybe years from now, someone will say "You went to Madame's Organ? Tell us about it." - Lapis Bistro, fairly new, French and Afghani(!), getting mostly good reviews.
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    I am naturally paranoid, but I think hotels do sometimes save "rooms that are going to have trouble" and sell them on the internet sites. Anticipated parties. Room overlooking construction site. Even room above trash dumpster.
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    Slightly off topic: something very badly done: sweetbreads. It is enough to make me hit head against table and sob ever so slightly.
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    For those with nothing better to do on Black Friday, shop a liquor store sale. (from NBC News) http://nbc4dc.com/mzbLWOi
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    "it is difficult to find white truffles, therefore a good year for wine" . Any truth to this?
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    Happy Birthday to all whose Birthday is August 12. Yes, FB reminded me. have a great day. All of you.
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    Twice in recent weeks I have heard references to Ossabaw pigs, and the more specific Ossabaw pork. Please don't get interested in finding Ossabaw pork. Ossabaw pigs have survived because they are much too fatty and tasty for modern palates. They are fatty,feral and fierce. Just stick the supermarket product. Thank you.
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    Thank you , Lovehockey, for the tour. So much to see, so little time.
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    Rarely do I see such pain, angst and joy in one short post!
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    Somewhat off topic, 18th Street is changing. In addition to Meskerem, New Orleans Cafe is closed. A big restaurant space is going to be a bicycle store. Ethiopian restaurants, in particular move where the rents are reasonable. For years, Meskerem was the first choice for out of town visitors wanting the Ethiopian restaurant experience. Now there are many more choices.
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    Crime is rampant.
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    Really, just trying to cope with winter insanity. Someone said they missed the informality and fun of the picnics. At this point, the when and if of the DRSP (Don Rockwell Spring Picnic) is just a mirage, a dream , a fantasy. I would like to see someone try to do another Ventworm Cake. That was amazing. The winter Picnic was great, featuring warm drinks in tankards and a selection of snack foods from Trader Joes. Also, someone cooked beef on the Barbeque. In the snow. Wonderful. (If the title of this thread was changed, wouldn't mind.)
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    No one (except me) showed up for Winter picnic, What about Spring? To far?
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    From Todd Kliman, Washingtonian Online, Tuesday December 24 , 11:00 AM What's up with Peter Chang? I don't know. While some chefs over share, with Peter Chang we are left to collect our own observations, and arrive at our own conclusions.
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    Would a bored patron who is attending the annual family get together enjoy reviewing pictures of dessert possibilities? Would a wine geek enjoy examining the wine list in more detail, while waiting at the airport for the next flight? "Always the same order" person would like having the burger and fries arrive without saying a word. Possibilities are endless.
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    Dr. Oz had a guest who has written a book on places where some on the oldest people live. One of those places is Sardinia. Here is what I learned: 1) they drink the local wine every day. 2) they drink wine with breakfast. Dr. Oz says there is some healthful ingredient in the wine. My wife mocks me often for listening to this quack. Got a bottle of Argiolas Costera 2010. It is tasty. Hints of cherry and licorice. Feeling healthier already. Cost $11.99 a bottle at Calvert-Woodley. which fits in with another thing my wife mocks me for. My thriftiness. (But that is not what she calls it)
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    Given that Alice Roosevelt Longworth lived around the corner at 2009 Mass. Ave., one would expect a bar named in her honor, where a lady could get properly lubricated. No buffalo on the menu. No mention of TR coming in last so often in the Nationals Presidents race. Really, I do hope this place finds some theme and reason to exist. Downtown DC is still suffering from the decline of "big steak" and end of boys club expense account dinners.
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    To hillvalley , who is off on a great adventure. DC will never be the same.
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    L'Enfant Restaurant (18th,Vernon, U Street) had many goings-on all day. Food, drink, French maid race. Were you there to be in the French Maid Race? L'Enfant attempts to represent the cuisine of France ... And they could do worse. It would take much effort, but they could.
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    DR reads widely. Sometimes he expands the boundaries of expression. That having been said, I don't he has included " circle jerk" in his comments. Could be wrong.
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    Chris Kimball on America's Test Kitchen had a favorite word. When he would taste a completed dish, he would gaze thoughtfully, then say "phenomenal!" So predictable, it was a joke. Someone must have pointed this out, because he now substitutes other words. He still looks sad that his favorite word has been banished.
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    Don, what date has been chosen for the Spring 2013 picnic?
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    Was that Chairman Mao's Favorite Braised Pork with Bok Choy? So good! (And excellent choice for being in Eric Cantor's congressional district).
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