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Given Don's recent post on grinders and my recent coffeemaker troubles, thought I'd move this one up.  My Cuisinart DCC-2800 Perfect Temp recently broke.  I liked the coffee it made, but it only lasted about 18 months (leaked).  Looking for a good, reliable drip coffee machine for weekday morning coffee.  I've looked at Consumer Report and they recommend the Cuisinart and then this Mr. Coffee drip as their top two.  Just bought the Mr. Coffee, but don't love it.  I've got a separate grinder, which I prefer to built-in grinders for when I grind coffee.  Any suggestions/recommendations?  

If one is going to Komi with a diner who is not an adventurous eater (not big on seafood, gamey, or exotic dishes), any recommendations on how to handle when making a reservation?  The diner is fine skipping some courses, but I don't want her to just sit there.

(I know, go somewhere else, right?  Any other advice?)

Does anyone know why they do not carry the sablefish as frequently? I've been there in winter/summer, and they said it was out of season and should be available in the opposite season.

DC sorely needed a good sandwich place, and I can't say enough good things about Fast Gourmet.

Every time I eat at Fast Gourmet I have this same thought. Hands down, the best sandwich place in DC.

I ate at the one in Penn Quarter a couple of weeks ago, and had a plate of enchiladas that were as disappointing as I have ever had.

Same here. There was no effort -- either in service or, even more importantly, in the kitchen.

And since I am ranting, one other BIG pet peeve of mine is when customers ask ME (or any of my employees) "Is that one good?" How am I supposed to answer that question? If I didn't think it was good, I wouldnt sell it. People need to think before they speak. We get that question multiple times a day.

I'm at a loss as to why you find the question odd or why you're entitled to a thoughtful question.

If it happens again though, just tell the customer how you feel? See if that works for you.

The story is disturbing and one violation related to the handling of toast shouldn't lessen its importance. I agree that DC should post its findings to incentive restaurants to comply. I also think that a restaurant should have to display at the entrance any bad ratings received.

I would recommend that you rent a jeep though to see the rest of the island. There's so much to see, especially the beaches along the north and it is just so much easier with a jeep so you can go at your own pace and own schedule.

I concur on the jeep rental. You should take it out to Coral Bay (hit Skinny Legs) and then go up Ram's Head trail and Salt Pond Bay. Another option is to pack a lunch and rent a small dinghy at Caneel Bay and take it to several beaches -- Hawksnest (you may already have access from Caneel), Trunk, Cinnamon, and Maho. If you don't like boats, you can also access all of the aforementioned beaches (except for Hawksnest) via jeep. There's a decent grocery store near Cruz Bay where you can pick up lunch supplies. Caneel Bay also would pack you lunch.

Looking for 2-5 tickets. It's sold out. Please let me know if you're interested in selling any.

Anyone been to the brunch lately?

I agree. Great bar staff and bar. Try the duck fat fries and the risotto balls.

Also, order a Blackbeard Ale somewhere.

Going to St. John in April for my honeymoon. Have incredibly generous parents, so am staying at Caneel Bay, but have little cash left over for food/drinks. Any hidden gems or beach bars worth checking out? Thanks

Grab a burger at Skinny Legs near Coral Bay. Woody's is a bit of a pit, but you gotta check it out -- $1 beers. Also, it has been a couple of years, but I liked Morgan's Mango. Woody's and Morgan's Mango are both in the Cruz Bay area.

It's not inexpensive -- probably along the lines of Bobby Van's and Craftsteak -- but you may want to check out Dylan Prime. Different kind of steakhouse.

Also, you could cross the bridge and hit Peter Luger's.

Need more rumors about Black Rooster?

Check out auctioneer site:

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(auction of goods and chattel postponed)

Looks like the auction is postponed.

http://rasmus.com/auction_detail.php?ID=401910

"****** This event postponed as of Wednesday October 28th due to Landlord renegotiating lease. ****** "

Heading to Atlanta and need some help picking restaurants. We'll be there for three nights, there are six in our group, and I have been tasked ith trying to sort through various recommendations.

Here are the options that have been suggested by some in our group.

Choose one: Rathbun's Steak, Bone's, or Chops Lobster Bar.

Choose two: Buckhead Diner, Restaurant Eugene, JCT Kitchen, Floataway Cafe, Abattoir, La Grotta, or Hal's.

Other suggestions are welcome as well. Thanks in advance for any advice.

If you do pay $3, do you get free refills, or is the water $3 a glass?

It's $3 for the table (not per person or glass) with free refills. Choice of filtered still or sparkling. If you want both, it's $6.

Rumor that it's back on...

http://pqliving.com/?p=5102

... citing a "press release."

18th Street Lounge? In good weather, they have the deck too.

If you're looking for Chinese food that is actually within the District lines, try Meiwah. It's pretty good.

[*]Yes, I admit it, I love Zingerman's (and Amer's in a pinch)

Don't be ashamed of Zingerman's.

Fri Eve Clubbing: Setai bar or the Shore Club

You also may want to check out the bar (around the pool) at the Delano, even if it's just for a drink. It would be on your way to the Setai or the Shore Club.

I echo the sentiments of another poster who recommended Prime 112. There may be better steakhouses, but no other steakhouse is quite the scene.

At the moment, you’ll still have to find your way to Bourbon Steak (at the Four Seasons Hotel) through the temporary lobby entrance. The hotel’s lobby should be restored within a few weeks which will make the entrance to the restaurant a main focal point once you get past the reception desk.

Why does everybody assume the chef will change? Is that the change that has come?

No. 209 gin. I love this stuff.