Eatdceat
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I've been a couple of times recently since the chef left, and I gotta say the pizza seems as good as ever to me.
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Thanks to those who suggested ordering the pizza well done - it was awesome. I had only been once before and had not known to order it well done - it clearly made a real difference.
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Great food. Excellent ambience. Pleasant service. In terms of the food, we started with the chef's board which included meat/cheese and other items from the snacks part of the menu: gigante beans, spiced almonds, marinated olives, and roasted vegetables (eggplant). Along with the blistered shishito peppers and roasted cauliflower, this was a very nice start to the meal. Simple foods, but everything quite tasty. Next, our table enjoyed the chicken thigh, pork shoulder with patata bravas, pan seared cod, and house-made pappardelle. I was most impressed by the succulent chicken thigh, but my tablemates swooned over the cod-romesco-rapini dish. Everyone enjoyed all the dishes. Despite being pretty full at this point, we rounded out the meal with two excellent desserts: the prosecco-sorbet dessert and the pistachio pot de creme. The table next to us also had what looked like a delicious blueberry upside down cake. Will have to try the next time. On top of the great food, the restaurant is simply a fantastic space - fresh, welcoming, and charming. Music was spot on. I didn't have a cocktail, but from watching the bar, it seems like the team knows what they're doing and that the cocktails will be a strong point. Go, go, go!
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Based on reviews elsewhere, it sounds like much of the menu is now lacking but that the suckling pig is still a strong point. Has anybody had the suckling pig at Tio Pepe recently?
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Just visited this weekend - I'm impressed that after three years they appear to be clicking on all cylinders both in terms of their food and service. My only quibble is that the Mekong Whiskey Ribs is their mainstay dish on the menu. I've always enjoyed it but definitely don't rank it among the kitchen's best or most interesting dishes. But that's just one man's opinion.
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I haven't been too impressed by Sichuan Pavilion. I do have it in the regular delivery rotation only for their sesame chicken, which I definitely recommend. Their roasted pork appetizer is solid, but t haven't been too impressed by the other dishes I've tried. But it's decent, it's downtown, and it delivers.
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I stopped by for the first time this weekend and had a fantastic sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit. Probably the largest, most filling breakfast sandwich I've had - thoroughly enjoyed it. Eager to return.
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I've been a couple of times to try to their Baan Thai menu. Really strong, though not quite up to Thip Khao's level. Mango salad, khao soi, and sakoo yadsai were all excellent.
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I had a very good dinner at Joe's. Great space. Definitely pricey. Really good seafood salad to start. Enjoyed the stone crabs, though not so floored by them that I'd be compelled to order them every time. What I would definitely order again is their ribeye - one of the best steaks I've had. I was impressed that, when I requested a ribeye from the chuck end (the cuts of which have the larger ribeye caps, the most delicious part of the steak in my opinion), they informed me that all their ribeyes are from the chuck end. Since they don't butcher the steaks in house, they order only chuck-end ribeyes. And definitely would like to come back to try to their supposedly great fried chicken.
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I have to say, after several more visits, these ribs are consistently excellent and probably now my favorite in the DC area. Their chicken is really good too. Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself near Indian Head!
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We went to Nostos for the first time last night. As we walked into the restauarant, an exiting patron volunteered "you'll be happy you came here tonight." And we were! We had the taramasalata, biftekakia, and branzino - all excellent. The taramasalata was among the dips we've had. Absolutely recommend the branzino prepared whole and deboned and beheaded tableside, served with delicious roasted vegetables. We ended the meal with baklava - good though a step down from the quality of the rest of the meal. As alluded to above, the noise level is a little loud. The service was good though perhaps a bit rushed towards the end as the waiting crowd grew. Kudos for the decor - unexpected for its location in an office park. We will definitely be back for the food!
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I want to echo Mark's comments. I went a couple of weeks back for the first time in way, way too long. The kitchen is still really humming and the cocktails remain first rate.
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I've been probably half a dozen times and really think this place is great. The ribs are really good, the chicken is fantastic, as are the kale greens and smoked chicken salad (expensive but excellent). The pulled pork sandwich was disappointing though, just go for their ribs and chicken. This place is increasingly popular - plan on a 20+ minute wait. Latest prices: Full slab of ribs - $25 Half slab of ribs - $15 Whole chicken - $20 Half chicken - $10 Smoked chicken salad - $10 Kale greens - $3
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I'm a big fan so far. The scone and English muffin are top notch. I'll take their bagel (even today when it was a bit too well done) over any other I've had in the city. And the croissant was quite good too. They're still experiencing some early growing pains in terms of managing the crowds, but there's no reason to think they won't get through that with time.
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FYI just checked their website and apparently Little Ricky's has been reconceived as a Southern restaurant.
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I'm definitely a fan of their deep dish too. Never had their thin crust. But their deep dish is clearly much better than any other deep dish I've had in the area.
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Just stopped by Black Hog BBQ on the way back from Gettysburg. We tried the Kansas City wet ribs, Memphis dry ribs, and the pulled pork sandwich. The KC ribs were really good - moist, tender and meaty with a really nice sweet sauce. The Memphis dry ribs were solid enough but didn't match the KC ribs. And I definitely recommend the pulled pork sandwich. Based on other reviews, we decided to mostly skip the sides to leave room for the que. We did try the collard greens (solid but nothing special) and the House salad (simple, fresh, and decent enough). Is it worth driving all the way to Frederick for Black Hog? Can't say that. Is it worth dropping by if you're driving through Frederick? Absolutely.
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Based on my initial visit, Thally strikes me as a good restaurant that still needs to smooth out some edges. I really enjoyed the ambience - it's a long, narrow very well appointed restaurant. I thought the food was very good, though I stuck to small bites and a side. The brussel sprouts were outstanding, while the whiskey roast onion, crab roulette, and duck confit were all very good. My date really enjoyed her monkfish entree as well. Being there on a Friday night during peak hours, the kitchen clearly got backed up and we waited quite a while for our food. And the service could be better - our waitress seemed inexperienced and the bartender was brusque. All in all, I certainly enjoyed the food and ambience enough that I'll return. And I definitely will make it back for their happy hour - half price for all their small bites.
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I went back a second time for lunch. Opted for the meaty palmer sandwich this time - a smoked turkey and pork belly sandwich with avocado and aioli. Delicious.
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I'd also be interested. I enjoyed Gharer Khabar the one time I went and definitely curious to try Aladdin.
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I've been to George's a few times. Really good ribs - not quite as good as Dale's Smokehouse just a mile up the road, but I'll take them over anything in DC proper. Solid sides too, better than Dale's. Recommend the mac and cheese and yams. George's BBQ 4840 Strauss Avenue Indian Head, MD Menu
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Between Dale's, George's, and Slab O'Ribs, Indian Head is the epicenter for good bbq ribs in the DC area. I've only visited Dale's once, but I have to say it really impressed. The ribs are simply outstanding - the sauces are nothing special but they're not needed at all. Good meaty ribs with a really nice bark. I would have taken a photo but I devoured the ribs as soon as I opened them up. In my book, the ribs are only second to Rusty's in Gambrills. Sweet potatoes side disappointed, lacking any real flavor. But the baked beans were really good with a nice sweet flavor. Go for the ribs! Dale's Smokehouse 4645 Indian Head Highway Indian Head, MD
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I've been a few times - good spot but not outstanding. I agree with the comments about the tortillas - they're fine but not great. I think their specialty tacos, specifically the black pearl and the sweetbreads, are generally better than their traditional tacos.
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I've only been to Rye Bar, not the Grill Room. Beautiful decor for sure. But I was underwhelmed by the cocktails - just don't think they compared with the Columbia Room and the Rogue 24 Spirits Bar. For example, our bartender was unfamiliar with a Silver Fizz, a classic cocktail that I think a bartender at a bar this expensive should know.
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Gas grills.
