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  1. wolverine
    I went as well. Overpriced for the quality. The table service is very good. However, the maitre 'd spends so much time glad-handing and speaking to certain patrons that others accumulate by the front door waiting for their tables in a half-empty restaurant - he also publicly reprimanded one of his waiters. I can't say enough good things about the rest of the wait staff though. Lots of the items on the menus and a good number of daily specials. Thought the zucchini tapenade was tasty (despite Seitsema's experience), especially if you like garlic. I really enjoyed everything leading up to dinner, but it becomes so much that I was almost full -- that's my fault though. I had one of several veal scaloppini options and thought it was quite good. We also had the seafood linguine and the risotto, neither of which I would order if I returned. I thought the seafood linguine was, well, just too fishy- (and not fresh-) tasting. My companion thought the risotto was overly salty. I'd be interested to hear how the main seafood items tasted, such as the bronzini or the dover sole. Strangely, while the food was quite pricey, the wine was not so inflated.
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    $20 worth of free alcohol with the purchase of a $35 cigar anyone?
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    Thanks for the advice. The first post mentions kitchen and wine cellar tours. Does anybody know if you call or ahead or just request one upon arrival?
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    Really? Maybe they're becoming inconsistent, but that last couple of times I have been there the food has been great. I just tried the fire and smoke pizza and highly recommend it. As always, the spicy meatball was delicious.
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    Going down to Tampa to visit family soon. Based upon the reviews here and input from friends, we've already booked Bern's. Any other suggestions from persons who have been to Tampa in the last year or so?
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    Haven't read entire forum, but I believe he was referring to The Striphouse. http://www.theglaziergroup.com/restaurants...ouse/index.html Pretty good place. They have a great tomato and onion salad, which I guess shouldn't be the focus of my comments since it's a steakhouse. They season the steaks with a heavy coat of kosher salt -- a little too much for me -- but it's interesting and good nonetheless. The goose fat potatoes are interesting, but I preferred the black truffle creamed spinach. I have been to their Houston and NYC locations. Found them consistent. If you're in NYC, I'd recommend trying Dylan Prime. Great steaks and excellent/interesting sides. http://www.dylanprime.com/
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    All about the sandwiches. I can't speak to any other item on the menu.
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    If you're in A2, the Red Hawk is a must. Great place for a sandwich. I recommend the Fundraiser (ham, turkey, cheddar, tomato, onion & ranch dressing -- get it grilled), unless the Midnight Snack (salami, turkey, mozzarella, and slaw on pumpernickel -- again, grilled) ever returns to the menu. Get it with a Bell's.
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    Point well taken. Probably just not to my taste.
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    I recently had steak tartare at both Bistrot du Coin and then Bistro Bis. If I were craving steak tartare, of the two, I'd choose Bistro Bis. Unfortunately, my steak tartare at Bistrot du Coin was not good (everything else was fine though).
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    I've had the same problem -- really good one night and near terrible on another, although the hashed browns a la Oceanaire are always good. When they have it (and, unfortunately, they usually do not) try the hamachi.
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    Same here. Generally love Taberna, but thought the choices were terrible (ended up ordering off of regular menu anyway, which is very good). Do restaurants generally post RW menus ahead of time?
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    I had one in the lounge the other night along with a Chocolate Three Ways. So, yes, they are. Enjoy.
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    There is one going into Gallery Place/Chinatown. Shortly after it was announced, a poster reviewed one of the chain's restaurants in Germany. Not too flattering. Click It could be better in United States though, given that some companies have different strategies across countries.
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    Understood. Sure it's a fine place. Just was irritated at the time and venting.
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    So I have an important evening planned. Blue Duck takes my reservation. I tell my colleague, "We'll be dining at Blue Duck at X hour." Blue Duck later calls back -- apparently, they made a mistake. No table will be availbale until at least over an hour later on that evening, which nears 10:00 p.m. In my humble opinion, and once they've effusively taken my reservation, this is unacceptable. Once you take the reservation, you agree to honor it. Otherwise, you should not so confidently take it. Some sort of accomodation, or apology, should be made. I actually want no apology. An apology does not restore the reservation I promised others. Rather, I'd prefer honesty, and not a subsequent phone call informing me that the restaurant cannot plan its evening. In any event, I presume Blue Duck's menu is better than its staff, or the person that responded to my request. In any event, somebody else better inform me that Blue Duck's menu outbalances this incident, because I doubt I'll be making a return reservation.
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    Does anybody know of a great B&B out there? I can google, but was interested in recommendations. All are appreciated.
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    Has anybody found decent barbeque in the area? I've been referred to Rockland's, tried it, and was unimpressed.
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    Recently there myself. The food was outstanding (from the appetizers through desserts). The scene was just as good (and as entertaining). While we had to wait for past our reservation by a half hour so, the bar was great and so was the service.
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    Does anybody know how far in advance one generally needs to book a reservation at Maestro?
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    I think California Tortilla is consistently the best. I used to prefer Baja Fresh, but their quality has slipped over the last year and a half. For those who like Chipotle, I'd recommend trying Qdoba. Same quickness, but better and, for reasons I can't explain, seemingly fresher (both have the food by the counter all day).
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    Anybody notice that Gina got a shout out in today's Post Weekend section? She's the best. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...6080300471.html
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    Has this been confirmed? The signs on the restaurant say closed for renovation. I know this generally means closed and looking for a new tenant. Any hope for survival?
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