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I haven't found a topic for here yet... I've walked by Listrani's a bunch of times but never stopped. Tonight I had a huge craving for pizza so I went there instead of ordering in. Wow. That was great pizza! Nice thin crust, kind of like a cracker, and I got the Colombo Combo which had tons of toppings for $9.99 for an individual. I washed it down with two Sierra Nevada Pale Ales at the bar. I'd been wanting a good "beer and pizza" place like that and it's too bad that according to the comedy side owner, it appears, that the "sit down" area will be a sushi place after Jan. 1st. Listrani's will still be doing take out and delivery though. He's moving the comedy/bar (?) part elsewhere - I didn't catch where. But it's the rent that caught up with 'em. -
Here's Kinderhook's website. I picked up a pack of their Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies ($3.90 for 5 medium-large cookies) at Parts & Labor last week, and listen to me here: They go sooooo well with red wine. Gosh they do, and here are the ingredients: 1) Unbleached bread flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour) 2) Unbleached cake flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, unmodified cornstarch) 3) Cane juice sugar 4) Brown sugar 5) Butter 6) Eggs 7) Semisweet chocolate (chocolate liquor, sugar cocoa butter, lecithin, vanilla) 8) Vanilla extract 9) Baking soda 10) Baking powder 11) Salt A lot of ingredients, but nothing bad. And they taste like they're really well-made, with care. They are *so* good, and at only .78 cents a cookie full retail, they're a good deal, too. I polished these off over 4 different nights, breaking down this evening and having the final two. Every bit as fresh as last Tuesday when I bought the packet. I'm having them right now with the last of my 2006 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Faconnières," and this is a perfect food-wine pairing. -
So sorry if there is already a thread for this restaurant that I didn't see... Aroma on 19th and I is one of those places near my office that I see and wonder about all the time...and last night I finally went. Although the dining room was almost as cold as the outdoor air, the atmosphere is very pleasant, the staff was friendly, and my friend and I had a great time. The lamb roganjosh (with almond paste, garlic, and tasty saffron rice) was tender and very good. I didn't try my friend's chicken murgh makhani, but it smelled very good and it pleased him. Nothing out of this world, but a pleasant stop. I'll try it for lunch next week and give an update. -
I've had Sweet Rice a few times since I moved to the area around a year ago and it's been good every time. The familiar complaint is that the portions are on the small side, but I think that depends on what you order (i.e. pad thai large, pad woon sen small). Two items that really stand out for me are the Panang Chicken and the Gai Sam Rod. It's not the quality of the chicken or the presentation, but the damn sauces that they come in, which I can't get enough of. Particularly the Gai Sam Rod, with a sauce that is perhaps the best combination of sweet and spicy I've ever had. Summer Rolls, Crispy Springrolls, and Tom Kha Gai are all solid versions, and yes, come with yummy dipping sauces (well, not the soup). Did i mention i like the sauces? -
I am particularly addicted to the Kafta Kebab at Byblos in Cleveland Park. Its a frozen patty instead of a freshly roasted kebab, but the flavor is good, its properly greasy and the topping are superb. Marco is a great guy as well. And if you like an old fashioned greek salad with ice berg lettuce, and a strongly vinegary dressing with loads of dried oregano in it, this is your place! -
For dinner, don't miss The Helmand, only about 5 min. drive from the inner harbor, straight up Charles Street. The food is reasonably priced, with good size portions and incredibly tasty. Don't miss the kaddo borawni (baby pumpkin) and the Bowlani (leeks and potatoes in pastry) from appetizer menu and I'm partial to the lamb kabob or the beef tenderloin. Also said to have excellent Turkish coffee. This place was in heavy rotation for the 4 years I was living in Baltimore. -
One of my favorite elements of living in Williamsburg is Pies-n-Thighs. My typical order is a chicken biscuit (fried chicken cutlet served on a biscuit dripping with honey butter and hot sauce) with mac & cheese (more hot sauce). Of the signature pies, so far my favorite is banana cream. A neighborhood gem and killer of cholesterol test results. -
The Lobster Joint (next door to Katz's Deli) is what TackleBox coulda, shoulda been, serving New England "comfort food" in a low key, benches and beer, order at the counter setting. Generous plates of fried seafood served in lobster roll style buttered and toasted buns. Enjoyed the crispy oyster roll ($15), onion rings, good fried calamari and solid raw oysters. A solid place to get a casual, relatively quick dinner. Or to spend time catching up with friends before heading out to other places. Not expensive but your bill can add up fast, depending upon what you order. -
I have come down with a horrible late summer cold, and all I want is some Vietnamese soup. Preferably hu tieu or bun bo hue, rather than pho, but beggars can't be choosers... I don't have the energy to leave my house - any recommendations for Vietnamese that will deliver to the Dupont area? I've already checked seamless.com - no dice...
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Lee's still rocks! I grew up eating hoagies from the ORIGINAL location at 19th and Cheltenham in Mt. Airy. When I go back to Philly, a trip is not complete without a Lee's Italian, with onions and peppers please. Their cheesesteaks are pretty great as well. -
Living in the neighborhood, I've intended to go to Regent Thai (on 18th, just above T, NW) for quite a while, but last night was the first time I actually made it in. Glad I did, too--I think this place will become part of my rotation! The interior suffers from the same problem as Rice--to many hard surfaces makes sound bounce like crazy. There were only eight people in the back room, and that was about the upper comfort limit of sound for me. But the ambience was still quite warm, and there are a lot of lovely wooden decorative pieces to give the place a nice aura. We started with the dumplings, the flavor and texture of which were terrific. There was a nice smokiness to the sauce that gave them a little something extra, and unexpected. The wonton-wrapped, deep-fried shrimp were also much better than other versions I've had. The shrimp cooked just right, and the wrapper was nice and flaky, not at all too tough or thick. For dinner, I had the pad eggplant with chicken. The chicken was tender, the eggplant was firm, and the flavors were right on--except for the salt, which was a bit overpowering. My dining companion had the Phi Phi Island, which is crab, shrimp, and scallops served with a red chili sauce--and this was the dish of the night. Visually it was gorgeous, with the white shellfish laid on top of a chunky, oxblood-colored sauce. The meat was all perfectly cooked and flavorful, while the sauce had a nice spicy kick, a smoky tang, and several other layers of flavors permeating. We also shared the green papaya salad, which was a fine rendition, unremarkable except that it was moderately spicy, but not marked as so on the menu. (Actually, both of the entrees were marked as the lowest level of spicy too, which we thought wasn't quite accurate; they certainly had some fire to them.) Service was a little flaky and off, but not for lack of friendliness. Two drinks, two apps, one salad, two entrees: 80 bucks, including tip. And they deliver!! -
http://www.thegreydog.com/ Had brunch at The Grey Dog this past weekend. If you haven't been before, you go you stand in line, you order, the guy finds a table for you, you sit they come find you with your food. We had sandwiches and etc here. I had the grilled asparagus tacos with egg whites and romesco sauce and a cute salad. The menu had your typical bar food, sandwiches, some brunch items, etc. It was a good place to grab a casual meal that was affordable. Not anything to go out of your way for though... But not bad. -
I couldn't find any postings on this place, so if there is a topic, mods, please move! Big space in the Yards development, open for lunch and dinner, decorated like Regent Thai. This is one metro stop from us, and when I get the itch for Thai and can't get to the burbs, this will scratch the itch adequately. If you want something other than typical bar food before or after a Nats game, you could do worse. The spicing was fairly aggressive, in a good way. Staff seems nice, if a bit distracted. After your meal, you can walk along the river on the extraordinary path from Navy Yard to Nats Stadium. This is not relevatory food, but it's a nice addition to the 'hood and perfectly convenient for those of us in the food wasteland that is Southwest. -
Hi All, Any idea where a home cook can source either fresh sea urchin or trays of uni? Also, where the hell do I get decent prices on lobster, considering how cheap it supposedly has become wholesale? Thanks, N.
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New restaurant coming to Park Road west of 14th Street opening Thursday 3/19. Soft opening pictures here. I will report back shortly. I'm keeping fingers crossed for good pho on the eastside, or for that matter on this side of the Potomac! -
The New York Times' Pete Wells reviews Randazzo's Clam Bar (slideshow). Website
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So, I just moved over to Ballston Park, and I'm exploring my new neighborhood. I live right behind a number of places including Ravi Kabob #1 and Eastern Carryout. One of the managers for the complex suggested Eastern Carryout. Having had some issues today getting to work, I was stuck running late and decided to just grab something fast from there. Being starving, I decided to grab a few things - after all, this place is literally spitting distance from my front door, and I wanted to know if it'd be worth my usually-hungover Chinese food cravings. A "small" wonton soup is $1.65. It is easily a pint or more of soup with five wontons floating in it (that I've found so far). The broth is dark but not as rich or complex as I'd like, but not bad. There's a plethora of green onions diced up and floating in it, plus some chewy bits of unidentifiable meat (the best kind of meat!). A steal at that price, really. Whoa. Steamed dumplings ($5.25) come with eight of them. They're not the plump doughy ones I expected - instead, they're more of what I'd associate dumplings from a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant. Still, they're not bad at all, just way more than I expected. They don't stint on the filling. The lunch special "chicken with garlic sauce" ($4.75) is mammoth. There's probably solid two pounds of food in here, and most of it ain't the fried rice (which has a texture and feel to it that reminds me almost more of couscous or something, it's kind of weird but it's not bad). There's a nice spice to it, but not overwhelming, though overall it's spicy but not complex. If I was sick, this would be a MONEY dish to break up the congestion while not overwhelming my stomach. In the end? No, this is not great food. But it ain't bad, and holy crap there's a lot of it! I'm thinking the sodium or MSG must be high in this, because I'm guzzling my accompanying beverages (Coke Zero and water), so keep that in mind. But I cannot complain about the price!
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Guess chaofun had a scoop, as he added this location to our dim sum guide before any of us posted. I had seen this place advertise in the local Chinese paper but not visited until today. I saw an acquaintance post about dim sum today, so, well, I felt I wanted to have some dim sum on a dreary day, so I went. Golden King opens as early as 10am, which is great, given the congee selections on the menu. I stopped by at 11:00, knowing that they serve dim sum off the menu during weekdays (carts on weekends). The portions were big, I feel, given the price; I think dim sum is just getting pricey. My bill came to $21 and change after taxes, pre-tip. I ordered: Shrimp Har Gow Fried Shrimp & Pork Dumpling Pan-Fried Radish Cake & Twist Cruller Rice Noodle Crepe 1/4 order roast duck All were pretty good, with lots of leftovers since it was just me. I liked some of the things but I also like HK Pearl, which is closer, but it's nice to know there are now two options in Northern Virginia. I think I would like to try ordering from the menu next time, as I love Cantonese rice platters. Definite comfort food. The server said you can order the dim sum or regular menu to go. Delivery is within 5miles (I think) with minimum order of $15. Definitely worth a second look. I will scan in menu tomorrow. 703-433-5888 Hours: 10:00am - 11:00pm Dim sum: 10:00am - 3:00pm 21800 Town Center Plaza, Suite 269 Sterling, VA
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I've been hearing about this insanely expensive, insanely good, juice-smoothie bar next to Equinox gym in Bethesda, but didn't get around to trying it until this morning. Jake Parrott recently told me, about New York Avenue Beach Bar, "It's not about lowering your expectations; it's about changing them." I haven't yet been to New York Avenue Beach Bar, but I cannot imagine there is much overlap in clientele. In fact, I cannot imagine two more polar opposite houses of beverage. And when you see the prices at Purée, you'll change your expectations right quick, too. I walked in today and was hit by an overwhelming whiff of freshly cut wheatgrass - it was everywhere. Pints of juice *start* at $9, and go up from there when you add supplements. Dare I say that for a splurge, it's worth it? This is the change of expectations I was talking about. A pint of coconut water was $9, and with tax plus tip was $12.71! But. It came in a remarkable screwtop glass container (which I suspect you can reuse there), and, if you've only had Vita Coco or Zico, was almost unrecognizable as the same product. *This* is what I envision fresh, unpasteurized, coconut juice tasting like - straight from the coconut and chilled. It was so sweet, and so good, that I almost couldn't believe it. So what is worth more: a $10 16-ounce hand-crafted smoothie here, or a $10 8-ounce frozen margarita from the swirling machine at New York Avenue Beach Bar? No question in my mind. As Terry Theise says, "I like truffles and I like tortilla chips, but I’m not confused about which flavor is more beautiful." Price aside, I cannot imagine anyone in the world not liking this place. If I had unlimited wealth, I would spend $50 a day here for the rest of my life.
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I noticed there wasn't a thread on Thai Terrace, and while it may not be Bangkok 54 or Thai Square, Thai Terrace is pretty good, especially for delivery if you live in the area. The one thing that I really like about Thai Terrace is they will make stuff appropriately spicy and won't dull it down for you, unless you request that then I am sure they would. The restaurant is always clean in appearance and the staff is friendly. I like it over 1Gen for neighborhood Thai, and now that Tara Thai is now Temple and an odd amalgamation of its former self, Thai Terrace is our go to I want food fast, I want to walk and I want something different place (although we always order the same things). Dishes I like are the Noodles From Heaven, Ka Prow and Pad Prik Pao. But the thing I really like is when you order delivery it arrives hot, well packaged and they never screw up your order. This is something that a lot of places seem to not be able to handle in our area. And if you say you want it spicy, it comes spicy. Very spicy. Anyway don't go out of your way for it, but if you are in the area, especially for delivery you might give it a shot.
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A friend suggested we drop in to Pollo Mex last night, and I was dubious because it sounded like yet another latin american chicken place. Well, they do have rotisserie chicken, but that barely scratches the surface. Arriving about 8PM on a Wednesday, the place clearly does a lot of carryout business, and about 3/4 of the twelve or so tables were occupied. Three guests were also seated at the (full) bar, eating and clearly enjoying a pitcher of sangria. Noise level was low to medium. Service was prompt and friendly, we started with a half-pitcher of margaritas that lasted the two of us through the meal, accompanied by nice light chips and a clearly homemade salsa with nice chunks of tasty fresh tomatos . We split a ceviche appetizer, and were blown away with its good sized chunks of firm flounder mixed with romaine, tomatoes, onion and cilantro...somehow there was something special in the dressing, and we pondered for a while before realizing it was a touch of ginger. This is a generous, outstanding dish that could be a light meal for one. I had a grilled steak, looked like thick flank but I dunno, flavorful and moist, with tostones and yucca, I preferred the oh so mildly sweet yucca to the drier tostones. My companion had a wonderful dish of pork with onions, fried plantains , beans and rice. That was it for us, no dessert. Overall, great service, great food, and an interesting and broad menu with something for everyone. Next time, I want to try the tortas, havent had a good one since I left California and I have a feeling Pollo Mex will deliver. http://www.pollomex.com/ (the online menu does not reflect the full menu in house). -
I'll go out on a limb and speculate that Thai restaurants number the largest total of ethnic restaurants in our metropolitan area. Or at least it seems that way. Thai Farm is right off Shady Grove in the northern part of the huge expanse called Rockville. It looks relatively fresh and new, clean and polished, with the traditional Americanized Thai offerings. I had the Pad Thai, which was generously portioned, but no better nor worse than any previous rendering of this dish I've had. There was a lingering sweetness to the dish, which wasn't necessarily off-putting but certainly differentiated the recipe from most others I've tasted. Americanized Thai restaurants are ubiquitous. There must be hundreds in our area. They are mostly in the category of Thai Farm -- nice enough to return to, but not necessarily distinguishable from the rest. I'll probably try some other items on the menu over time.... http://www.thaifarmrestaurant.com/ -
Looking for a last minute, good quality, moderately priced sushi place in NY isn't an easy task. There are so many in the mid range. And, most of those are pretty bad, comically overpriced, or both. And, we had an additional constraint of neighborhood. That's what led us to this small, non-descript spot at the corner of 76th and Columbus on the Upper West Side. And, it delivered big time. On the cost/quality spectrum, it compares most favorably to spots in DC like Sakana in Dupont or Kotobuki on MacArthur. But it's better. A "boat" for two, served on a large wooden boat, was a deal at $55 with very generous portions of varied but traditional rolls, sashimi and sushi. Three thick slices each of white tuna, salmon and rich maguro. Big dragon roll. Cali roll. Sushi pairs of salmon, tuna, hamachi and ebi. More sashimi included four each of red snapper and fluke. A few others I can't recall. And, miso and a green salad included. We'd come in starving so ordered a dozen more sashimi split between tamago, yellowtail and For the special occasion or expense account meal where real innovation and ultra high grade fish is desired, this of course isn't it. For that, Azuba, Yashuda, or Gari all work nicely at maybe $250-$500 for a couple depending on the normal a la carte and drink variables. But, for an ample and surprisingly good assortment of the familiar a la carte sushi/omakase type offerings at very reasonable prices, tough to do much better than Raku II just north of Columbus Circle. -
Try Seamlessweb. It's fast, not slow, and is available in more "big" cities (and London), like DC. One caveat - it does seem like they are working through takeout taxi for some restaurants at the moment, but that is bound to change. Seamless has made late nights at the office here in NY bearable.
