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  1. wolverine
    I agree that Summers is a good bar for watching sports -- just not located in DC.
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    Name a better sports bar in DC than ESPNzone where you can watch sporting events -- somewhere that carries more than network or basic cable games.
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    Looking for an atypical, yet good steakhouse in NYC. I've been to Dylan Prime and really liked it. Was thinking about trying Porter House (not sure how different it is). Any thoughts on Porter House or other recommendations?
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    Returned to Ann Arbor this weekend and was a bit disappointed with the fare. The Red Hawk has been continuing its disappointing trend of cutting back on the menu. While it appears to be as long as ever, toppings for burgers and omelets now take up large portions of it. Gone are some great sandwiches, including the Midnight Snack and the 316 (I believe that was the number), as well as some entrees. The Fundraiser is still good, although the bread selection is now limited to sourdough, wheat, and rye. Most of its items are fairly standard and plain -- burgers, chix sandwiches, club sandwich, burritos, and omelets -- with no real Red Hawk twist. We also ate at Gratzi's/The Chop House. The wait time kept on getting extended, which is forgivable since it's a football weekend. The antipasti at the Gratzi bar was boring. The Chop House steak, itself, was quite good and of great quality. As was the side of potatoes au gratin that we ordered. However, the waiter's suggestion were laughable. It's remarkable that his recommendations, without fail, ended up being the most expensive item for each category on the menu: appetizer, steak, seafood, and poultry. His wine selection, while not quite the most expensive, was not reasonable and particularly so for Ann Arbor. He also seemed upset that we ordered an appetizer at the bar during the wait. I'd look past the waiter though and give the Chop House another go.
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    He's got Barry Sternlicht (Starwood Capital) and Steven Hanson backing him at Fiamma (a B.R. Guest restaurant). Money is still no object.
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    It's open for business. Has anybody tried it?
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    I think it's great. Reminds me of an iphone. I guess some of the pictures could have better clarity before you highlight one, but I find it very creative.
  8. wolverine
    I'd recommend the Chickeen Green Masala with a side of Paneer Makhani.
  9. wolverine
    Louisville Next time you're in town, try Jeff Ruby's for steak. Also, Baxter Station is a local favorite -- upscale bar food.
  10. wolverine
    Go easy. These guys just got out of college and are trying something new (at least for the DC area).
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    Heidi's for sandwiches -- between 17th and 18th on H Street. http://www.heidisbrooklyndeli.com/ Five Guys in the food court under International Square. Perfect Pita (or something like that) on 19th (I believe) between K and L Streets -- sorry for the vague description. Go for the Veggie Pita.
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    I had the Chilled Ratatouille last night for dinner and thought it was awesome. Goes great with a Bell's Oberon -- although so does almost anything.
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    I was recently in St. John, USVI. Aside from places previously mentioned, I found Morgan's Mango to be outstanding, both in terms of food and service. I had their voodoo (blackened) mahi mahi (usually made with snapper, but you can choose any of their fish) with a mango salsa. A good balance of spice and sweetness. My wife had the filet with a garlic/parsley sauce -- quite good as well. They also have a great bar, which on the night we dined seemed to have more and later activity than most St. John's bars. If I return to one spot on St. John, it would be Morgan's Mango. http://digitaldudes.com/navigmorgans.htm
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    I like the pizza at Alberto's but prohibit myself from ever ordering from there again. A couple of years ago I ordered delivery, waited a long amount of time, and the delivery man then demanded double the price when he got to my door -- take it or leave it. Quite hungry and with an empty pantry, I paid the man. I can't recall exactly what response I received when I called the store, but obviously it was not to my satisfaction (suffice it to say I never got my money or any future considerations).
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    Have you tried Zaytinya?
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    Heidi's -- go for the Bronx Bomber.
  17. wolverine
    Looks to be closed. Sign in window says that Restaurant K by Allison Swopes will be opening in September.
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    I think you're underestimating the importance, nay, the deliciousness, of a toasted sandwich.
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    Agreed. Fried pickle chips are the way to go. I too have been searching for a local place that serves these southern delicacies. So far, I have been able to coax a friend into making them during a fry night, but no restaurant/bar where I can get my fix consistently.
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    Oceanaire may have Alaskan King Crab, but you should call ahead.
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    I can't believe they haven't fixed this problem. It's almost as if they're trying to create a buzz by having people wait (like a nightclub), except everybody can see the restaurant is more than half empty. I have no problem waiting 5-15 minutes past my reservation time, or even longer, when the restaurant is busy. Otherwise, it's just a bad way to start off the night, particularly with two employees doing nothing but greeting you at the door. I was tempted to seat myself. Luckily for me, the service got better when we were seated. Trust me, I would not have waited sixty minutes at the table before somebody so much as asked me for a drink order. There are plenty of other restaurants in DC.
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    Can't recall at this point. It was a Zinfandel for either $55 or $65.
  23. wolverine
    Anybody know when this place is scheduled to open?
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    Events on TV

    wolverine replied to MBK's topic in Help Needed

    Rub some alcohol on it.
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    Events on TV

    wolverine replied to MBK's topic in Help Needed

    Have you tried RFD? Good beers. Adequate bar food. They should be showing all the games, but you may want to call. Also, Lucky Strike has pretty good/inventive bar food. They usually only show 3 channels -- I think -- which would mean you would want to call ahead to make sure your game isn't the unlucky fourth.
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