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    Per Mon Ami Gabi website, parking now free after 5pm.
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    If the Nest is the semicircular "booth'" in the back left corner, my spouse and I enjoyed a memorable tasting menu with wine pairings a number of years ago. It is definitely the number one seed for best table we have had in DC.
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    We had the Dover sole at Fiola Mare last night. Simply grilled, carved table-side accompanied by a lemon. There are several other selections: e.g. branzino, tuna, marlin. Expensive, but so good.
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    Was also a Quiznos in another life
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    Went to Chase on Saturday around 7:30pm for a carryout. Ordered the Steak and Cheese (spouse enjoyed). I had the pork and pickles. Very good, like an Asian inspired barbecue, without sauce but the pickles gave a great crunchy texture.
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    You needn't be sheepish about it, but don't go on a ram-page
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    We popped in to the (former) pop-up last night. In summary...excellent. Opted for the small plates. A glass of a Gamay Beaujolais for me and refreshing Pimms (with a dark rum base) for my spouse. Started with the eggplant ratatouille crostini, followed by a really, really good beef carpaccio (potato crisps for crunch and with cornichons). The duck leg, while good, was more difficult to share. The heirloom carrots were standouts for all the textures and the presentation. Don't miss the desserts.. I had the rhubarb pastry with sorbet, but the clear knockout winner was spouse's profiteroles. A series of delightful dough balls, alternating with scoops of brown butter ice cream and topped with caramel sauce. Service was good and the FOH manager engaged us with discussions of the next 2 projects (waterfront DC and part of the Isabella Tysons Galleria combinations of eateries). As we left , spouse said "When are we coming back and we will order the same things except swap out the duck leg for the skirt steak." Looks like we will return soon...very soon!
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    My bad, damned by the rule of unintended consequences. I hope the one day heads up will be seen as a "(DR) Community Service" but appreciate the views otherwise.
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    I got this email yesterday: Dear Guest, Thank you for sending us your email information in anticipation of Métier's opening. It is with great enthusiasm that we are reaching out to you as we will begin to accept reservations for the restaurant next week. Reservations will become available as of April 14 but we are giving you the initial opportunity to reserve as early as Wednesday April 13, ahead of the general public. The restaurant is tentatively scheduled to open on April 26. Métier is an intimate restaurant, with 12 tables only. Reservations are not guaranteed and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. A few other details about what to expect: Reservations at Métier can be made via our website at www.metierdc.com up to a month in advance of the calendar date. Please click on the link "Make a Reservation" to check availability for a specific date. The restaurant accepts reservations for parties of up to 6 guests, Tuesday through Saturday for dinner.Dinner at Métier revolves around a chef-driven experience, with a selection of hors d'oeuvres to begin in our salon, followed by a creative seven course tasting menu priced at $200 per guest including service. Tax and beverages are not included. Please allow two and a half hours on average for dinner. "¨All reservations require a $150 per guest deposit that will be charged upon making the reservation. The balance of your dinner will be charged on the night of your reservation. "¨Cancellations with full refund of the deposit are acceptable up to two days prior to your reservation. If the cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the reservation date, the deposit will not be refunded. "¨Kindly note that we do ask for gentlemen to wear jackets while dining at the restaurant."¨Should you not be able to reserve at your preferred time, we look forward to seeing you in the future. Best regards, Eric Ziebold & Célia Laurent
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    CP has been offering this deal for years in Las Vegas (4 Seasons); but you have to ask for it.
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    There is also a Mon Ami Gabi in Bethesda and a Community Canteen on Sunset Hills in Reston MAG is a consistent favorite for a relatively inexpensive mid-tier meal (especially for Sat/Sun Brunch and with $15 LEYE birthday awards for card member and spouse). Although very expensive (especially if you spring for the Stone crabs which my spouse always does), our 2 times at Joe's were very enjoyable with great service an a nice menu variety. Las Vegas Joe's also very good, but we have never been to the Miami flagship.
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    More like the 1966 O's ...they swept the series in 4!
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    We had a very enjoyable first experience at Clarity Saturday evening. Our party of 4 all started with the gazpacho (no variety in our group!). it was delicious, with crab and grapes in a rich yellow tomato liquid...minor quibble is that a little more of the liquid would have been nice to cover the ingredients). Mains were the burger, scallops (over a really tasty fennel puree) and the monkfish (which I loved because it was perfectly prepared and not the least bit "chewy"). Poached pear dessert was very light and good way to end. Our dining companions brought wine and corkage was only $10. It was predictably slammed on Saturday night. Here is wishing much success to exactly the kind of place we need in the Vienna area.
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    Add one more to the memory book. In the early 1970's our group of guys would regularly make the trek from our Lee Highway apartment to what we called "Route 50 ice cream". A print of the old place adorns my office wall.
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    Braved the crowds and ventured to Passion Fish for the $35 Restaurant Week dinner. We were very impressed. The deal is choose from a select group of apps and desserts and then anything else on the regular menu (except a $10 upcharge for the lobster pot or the filet mignon). We had lobster gazpacho and seafood gumbo apps...both good to good+. The mains were exceptional. Champagne snapper (with beurre blanc) for me with a side of fresh peas and 2 excellent mostly lump crab cakes for my wife,with an enormous side of sweet potato fries. Desserts we both chose were a peach/blackberry crisp with ice cream. Lots of food, and a crab cake came home with us. Service was predictably slow for a slammed Reston Town Center/Restaurant Week. This is a great value when the crab cakes alone are $32 (and worth it). We really like it when the RW menu is not dumbed down for the masses.
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    The way my warped mind works, I cannot get the image out of my mind of Manny whipping that peg to first base while sipping his "Left Hand" brew, which makes perfect sense for a right handed third baseman (but for some of us of a certain age, Brooks Robinson still tops the list of "all time" playing the position).
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    Tried the recently opened Vienna location today for lunch. The Quinoa Salad at $6.99 was quite good, and included a lettuce mixture, feta cheese, broccoli, black olives, and cherry tomatoes with a nice light dressing.
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    PJ Skidoos brings back a memorable night! My first date with my later to be wife ended with an Irish coffee and a multiple quarters in the stand up Pac Man machine at PJ's. it was run by the Thomas Brothers and Pip was a friend from college days. They also have Kilroys in Springfield. Many a late night sipping Amarettos (for her) and everything else for me and wasting quarters watching those little monsters chase across the screen.
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    We went on Feb 15 to celebrate a birthday and the Valentines Day menu was still offered. That menu was 5 courses for $125. Also offered was 4 courses from a limited regular menu selection for $100. We opted for the 4 course and they allowed us to select items from the Valentines Day menu as options. Simply Incredible! Tuna carpaccio and Burrata apps were sublime. Lobster ravioli and the Tagliatelle pastas were full of lobster and excellent second courses. An imaginative Dover Sole presentation and the seared scallops were the mains, and although relatively small portions, they were appropriate for a 4 course dinner. Finished with 2 of the classic desserts, the Marchesi (chocolate, mint, pistachios) and the Bombolini (basket of donuts with butterscoth dipping and ice cream). Drinks and wine were equal to the meal.
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    My 25 and 29 year old sons will be with us for the Holidays and both are interested in experiencing the "craft cocktail" thing. At Rogue 24, the bar was really conducive to conversing with the "mixologist" and Bryan explained a lot of what he was doing. Does the bar at Gypsy Soul lend itself to the same kind of interaction? Any suggestions for good alternatives? PX is not available for the nights we are looking at and Columbia Room has their closing down, special guest events (sold out and would not permit the kind of interaction we are hoping for.) We are in Northern Virginia, which is why Gypsy Soul has appeal, but one of us (me?) will stay sober enough to make the drive back from DC if necessary. Thanks for any input.
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    One thing that is going well is the duck confit! My wife had it recently, proclaimed it the best she has had, and limited me to but one bite.
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    Also with the app: Free 6 piece nuggets that day after Nats win and score 6 or more runs!
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    Can you elaborate a bit? We did the 4X4 previously. For this 7 snacks for 2 people, did you need to reserve ahead or walk in? Was it 7 snacks to share or individual servings? What was the cost? I assume you just order drinks a la carte. Sorry for all the questions, but we loved the 4X4 but 4 drinks were a bit much for my spouse and this option really sounds appealing.. Thanks.
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    We did make the reservation a few weeks ago for a Saturday night by phone, last seating at 9pm. There were a few questions we had to answer about allergies, etc. and the obligatory credit card hold. We a were there for about 2 hours but it went by very quickly because it was fun.
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    We went this past weekend and this is one of the best craft cocktail experiences ever...equal or better than e.g. Columbia Room or PX. Bryan was extremely personable and interactive with the 4 of us. The food bites are small, but nicely complemented the drinks.The drinks were the stars: Pickleback, Bryans's takes on classics such as a Boulevardier and a Corpse Reviver, and one other that I cannot recall the name. Being the last seating, everyone was relaxed and Chef joined the group and we were treated to one more cocktail based on ingredients that he threw out to Bryan that included saffron. Make a reservation and go!
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