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DonRocks,Post in Brexit - The UK's Potential Withdrawal from the European Union
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The purpose of the backstop is to prevent a hard border in Ireland for fear of reigniting violence.
The first car bomb in about 20 years exploded at night in front of a courthouse close to the border on Jan 19.
The EU said to May tonight, don't bother, no chance, and the Irish government is not as they say "best pleased".
Westminster today voted down amendments that would have sought an extension of time for negotiations, and would have prevented a no deal crashout, which everyone says they are against. Go Figya.
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DonRocks,Post in Q - The Flagship Restaurant of Peter Chang, 4500 East-West Highway in Bethesda
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To start, we got one of our favorite dishes from Arlington, the Dry-fried Eggplant and the Half Duck. The eggplant was fried and spiced to perfection, this would be an awesome snack to have at my Super Bowl party this weekend. The duck was what we were hoping it would be and far superior to the one that I had at Peking Gourmet Inn. Well prepared and plated, this was unctuous without being fatty and greasy, served with lovely light pancakes and fresh, crisp cucumbers and green onions alongside 2 sauces. This is up there with Proof's preparation, leaning more to the traditional, and really delicious if a bit expensive.
Already feeling a bit full and satisfied, we realized we overordered even prior to the Double Cooked Pork Belly, Grandma's Country Style Chili Chicken, and Stir Fried Snow Pea Tips. The pork belly has been a favorite in the past in visits to Arlington, and while this version didn't disappoint, it didn't have the level of heat that it has had in the past. I would still order this again, but it was the least popular dish at the table. My wife loved the chicken, which came with a 4 pepper rating on the menu and was way too spicy for my taste. The snow peas tips were initially as just a way to add some green to the table, might have my favorite dish all night. Garlicky, bitter, and well cooked, these were soft but still had bite in their spines and complemented everything that we had perfectly. A lovely dish that I left wanting to make for myself at home.
This wasn't a cheap meal and has to be one of, if not the most, expensive Chinese restaurants in the area, but it was right in our wheelhouse.
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DonRocks,Post in Haandi, Northern Indian in Falls Plaza Shopping Center on Route 7 in Falls Church
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DonRocks,Post in Jake's American Grille, Connecticut Avenue in Upper NW - Closed
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DonRocks,Post in Liberty Barbecue - Barbecue-Focused Southern Cuisine on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, from the Owners of Liberty Tavern
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also this [excerpt: "The geographical title “Dover” was tacked on to the true sole because the English town of Dover could supply more fish for London’s Billingsgate market than any other fishing village. But, despite its name, Dover sole is caught in other places. This flatfish ranges from the Mediterranean to the North Sea and is usually found in shallow waters."]
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DonRocks,Post in Sushi Yoshi - Chef Yoshi's Neighborhood Sushi at 101 Church Street in Old Town Vienna
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Great value at Happy Hour, will come back.
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DonRocks,Post in Sfoglina, Pastaria by the Owners of Fiola, Now in Several Area Locations
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Given what I expect the margins are on these pastas, I can see why they converted Casa Luca to another Sfoglina...
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DonRocks,Post in Yume Sushi - Chef Saran Kanasute on Lee Highway in East Falls Church
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DonRocks,Post in Garrison, Rob Weland's First Restaurant as Chef-Owner - on 8th Street SE, Barracks Row - Closed
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DonRocks,Post in Hank's Pasta Bar, Italian from Hank's Oyster Bar on Montgomery Street in Alexandria
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What's the local wisdom for brunch nowadays? I am used to many (neighborhood) places still putting out really nice plates for brunch, does the A Team here just work evenings? I could have gone to Al Volo in Union Market at the same time and paid less for much more depth of flavor.
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DonRocks,Post in Al Ha'esh, Charcoal-Grilled, Kosher, Israeli Meats and Salads on Boiling Brook Parkway, Randolph Hills Shopping Center in Rockville
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On our way out of town, we finally went to ZZQ. I wondered if this would live up to the hype, but they managed to surpass it. Their brisket is second only to Franklin's in terms of the best I've ever had. It has a perfect amount of smoke. The turkey was extremely juicy, and I also loved their house made sausages. We tried the hot guts sausage, and a queso fuego which was their daily special. Both were loosely packed but with a good amount of fat. This is a special place, and I suspect it will get even more attention and acclaim over the next couple of years. If you're near Richmond, you owe yourself a chance to try it. (Sorry, the picture is a little bigger than I intended.)
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DonRocks,Post in Hen Quarter, Southern Cooking from the Owners of Austin Grill - Down to (for Now) One Location in Alexandria
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But this was better. Dare I say it, probably the best Ethiopian I have ever had outside of the greater DC area.
We went all-in and got the "serengaya," the "everything on the menu except lamb" platter built for four. Our eldest son was the trail blazer, trying everything on the plate and providing commentary for his little brothers ("yummy!", "a little spicy...", "try this! try this!") Marisa and I dug in, though she worked a moat around the beautiful berbere spiked kitfo, leaving it all for me. I take that back -- the eldest had that one too, but mixed with the stewed beets. "The meat and the beets get in a fight in your mouth," he said, "and the spicy from the meat loses to the sweet from the beets, but then it comes back, but then it loses again, in that kind of pattern." Couldn't have said it better myself. The stewed collards were fantastic, in my opinion better than anything in DC because the vinegar/acid was upped by a bit.
The two younger ones (three and two) were more hesitant, but eventually both found dishes they liked, leaning towards the softer doro wot and all of the lentils. The beef tibs was probably the loser (out of a platter of at least 12 different preparations!), because the pieces were cut a little too big. The berbere was smoky and hot, some of the best I have had.
I haven't had Ethiopian in the States (DC or Seattle) in over two years. My last two times were at the aforementioned Ramada, and at the Addis Ababa airport last summer (protip: don't do it.) So maybe I don't remember exactly how good Zenebech at its heyday was. All I know is that our family of five walked home happy, the youngest with a layer of doro wat sauce on his sleeve, the eldest saying "maybe [he doesn't] like Ethiopian, but maybe [he] loves it." $45, including four freshly pressed lemonades and a sparkling water.
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DonRocks,Post in Post-Ravens Game Food Recommendations in Baltimore
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Post-game meal went to Hersh's for a Miles Davis pizza pie with a side of Malfadine duck bolognese and a spot-on Boulevardier. Everything was excellent and the cost was very reasonable. Hersch's is a great neighborhood place - sadly not my neighborhood. The on the corner ambiance was not in a silent way, but young, loud and boisterous. The polar opposite of the tranquil brunch at Rye Street.
And the Ravens defeated the Browns in a must-win game to get in the playoffs for the first time since 2014. All-in-all a perfect Baltimore day.
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DonRocks,Post in Tail Up Goat, Chef Jon Sybert, Beverage Director Bill Jensen, and Service Director Jill Tyler All Come from the Komi Team - Adams Morgan
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It's also really nice to be at TuG during the day, in the light--quiet, peaceful, and, as always, as welcoming as any place in DC this side of 2 Amys.
Disclosure: My son works there occasionally.
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DonRocks,Post in Brabo, in the Lorien Hotel in Old Town Alexandria - Chef Sebastien Rondier Assumes the Position
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The dining room was about half-full on a Thursday evening. The staff was gracious throughout. We were seated at a circular 6-top, and conversation was easy.
The appetizers that landed on the table were the grilled octopus, fois gras terrine, and the French radish dish. Not a flaw anywhere, and that radish dish blew me away.
My main was the perfect steak frites with the 8oz bravette, and Lady KN selected the sea bass. We emptied our plates, and we weren't all that hungry.
We accompanied the meal with 4 bottles of their featured wines at about $54 a bottle, so the final bill of $630 all-in with tax and tip seemed like a bargain for 6 of us. That was a damn satisfying meal in a pleasant setting with a great deal of ambiance and comfort. And the food was really very good, perhaps some of the best food in Old Town.