Kanishka
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I didn't see a topic on Zola, so since Rockwell has indicated he wants a thread on all the restaurants in DC (that's quite a goal) I thought I'd start one. Had a restaurant week dinner at Zola last night. Everything on the menu was available with no upcharges. I started with the appetizer of mussels in a broth of sage, garlic, and white anchovies -- very nice, and a huge portion for an appetizer. For an entree I again went the shellfish route and had scallops served on a bed of corn and applewood bacon. The scallops were perfectly cooked, but the entree was slightly undersalted (the bacon helped, but only a little). Dessert was their "flight" of butterscotches. I was hoping for less butter and more scotch, but it was still good, I guess. Dessert, again lost on me. The drinks (as they always are at Zola) were fabulous. But I'm really leaving out the best part. I really hope someone involved with the operation of Zola is reading this: We were an 8 top of the most annoying kind -- guests arriving staggered, some pretty late. We were all young. Some weren't exactly well dressed. It would have been easy for any server to look at serving our table as a chore. But our waiter -- whose name, I unfortunately, have forgotten? He was fantastic. A-triple plus. At the bar after the meal, I polled the rest of our merry band on how they felt about the meal. The standard quote: "The food was good, I liked it, but the service was awesome!" Zola manager/owner/whoever: Find the waiter serving the 8 top that was to have been seated at 6 PM, 8/3/05. And tell him that he was easily one of the best waiters I've ever had in DC. Thank you. And yes, we left appropriate compensation.
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Had a nice, if chilly, meal at Poste last night. We were seated right under an air conditioning vent - brr. Glad I wore long sleeves despite the heat. I thought the more mainstream-ish French dishes, the escargot and the rabbit that we ordered, were okay. A little to heavy for the season, in my view. The softshell crab was good but slightly too battered for my taste. Dish of the night was in my opinion the Kobe beef tartare... it was really, really good. We closed with the chilled mango soup and the cheese plate. The cheese plate was okay, and the mango soup was nice. However, I'm not a dessert fan (would much prefer a scotch) so it was pretty much lost on me. Oh, I ordered the lavendar margarita to drink. Felt like a tool, kinda, having a margarita in a pint glass while my companion had a nice German Riesling. But you know what? It was great, and the sea salt laced with lavendar was rather delicious. So I don't care. K
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Had the Quattro Stagioni at Sette Saturday evening. It was an early dinner (6) and the pizza was good, but the service was less than competent. The waiter was either hovering around us (beginning of the meal) or missing in action (middle/end of meal). Were outdoor seating and metro accessibility not primary factors in making the dining decision, 2 Amy's would have been a much better choice. Oh well.
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Received that email as well. No choices whatsoever for dinner? I'm sorry, but that stinks.
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The List of DC Area Restaurants
Kanishka replied to DonRocks's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Georgia Frowns Smallorado Bitchin' -
The question is: what was Rockwell doing at Teatro Goldini in the first place? We demand answers!
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Any guesses on who's going to come to DC for the latest offering from the Kimpton Group? Or are they going to find someone already here?
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I'm going to Poste (albeit during Restaurant Wk.) Tuesday and will report back, but the last time I had appetizers and drinks there I left happy.
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I'm a slacker and forgot to report on my dinner at Corduroy on the 16th -- the softshell, yes, was awesome. Thanks Ferhat! I'll be back for more. K
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The 'rents have decided now is the time to celebrate some auspicious happenings, and are taking my sister and I to dinner in Baltimore on their tab. Now, we've already done Pazo and loved it, but I'd like to try something else. Unfortunately, OpenTable isn't being much help, so I'm turning to DR.com. The restrictions: Must serve booze If sushi, must have sushi alternatives Unique, seasonal cuisine preferred but not required Cost, $200 max for four (edited to add my parents are willing to pay more, but I think it would be rude) Thoughts, anyone? How's the Helmand nowadays? That could be an appropriate choice, considering... K
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Beer pong, anyone?
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Gerard's Place, McPherson Square - Pan Go.
Kanishka replied to DonRocks's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Unrelated vocab question: is there a difference between an amuse-bouche and an amuse-gueule? -
It's going to be called Pauli Moto's Asian Bistro. Not the same menu as Morimoto Philly -- it's apparently going to be more Pan-Asian Fusion.
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Cinda (Gourmet Greener? Gardeners Gourmet? Can never remember!) has some amazing, beautiful purple basil this morning at Eastern Market. Am debating, but will most likely use in conjunction with some nice eggplant and tomatoes I picked up. I love the summer bounty.
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Stetson's has a backyard that like four people know about. The service is abysmal back there, but it's pretty unique... covered, but outdoors, ivy... A much better al fresco option than Local 16, at the very least. Don't forget the ledge at Tom Tom!
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Yesterday, had a craving for softshells. Today, even more so. Will be at Corduroy's bar to satisfy craving around 6-6:30. Thanks Mr. Yalcin for the info. Is it 6 PM yet? K
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Plus, if you throw a tumbler inside the place, the chances of getting tossed and getting the boot are much higher. From the deck out to the street? If you've got a good "but I didn't do it!" face, you'll get away with it. Fun! (Please note: this is not an endorsement of throwing things from rooftop bars. Please be kind to pedestrians. Thank you)
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Are softshells on the bar menu? *crossing fingers* K
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No, it's a good one. The fact that D.C. lacks authentic Mexican food has been thrown about many a time, on many a forum. I like authentic Salvadorean as well, particularly Los Chorros in Wheaton... but now I'm straying from topic and Mr. Rockwell is going to send me to time out.
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I think plastic cups are either law or a conscious decision on the part of many of the bars with decks/roofs to avoid liability. Back when Gazuza was cool (wait, was that ever?) I was pleasantly surprised to get glass on their deck. So easy to peg that unsuspecting stranger across the street with a tumbler...
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I'm not a big fan of Banana, but I do have to check out La Placitas. I'm not huge on "Mexican" but when I get a craving, nothing else can scratch it. Thanks for the suggestions!
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Last night I was in an exploratory mood, so I ate dinner with a friend at La Lomita, 13th and Pennsylvania Ave. SE (AKA, in the past, the ghetto). Though my mind wasn't blown, I was pretty happy with it. I had chicken tamales, which came with a light tomatillo sauce, beans, guac, and rice. The guac was mediocre, but the beans and the tamales were right on; the tamales were less sweet than I've had before (a good thing) and nice and soft. The girl was more adventurous and had flounder rancheros, which came out with fresh steamed veggies (broccoli and zucchini) and black beans. The flounder, from the taste I had, was good, while the beans were a bit disappointing. Previously, I thought the only options I had for Latino food in the 'hood was to eat at Tortilla Grill -- which isn't a bad thing, but its also not a restaurant per se. I've avoided Starfish Cafe, and the Mexican spot across from Cap. Lounge (is it called La Lomita Dos or am I hallucinating?) is a bit too far and not great (don't get me started on La Loma). But I was pleasantly surprised by La Lomita... So, I know there are other Hillizens out there -- am I late to the game on this place?
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Any other interesting 14 Juillet options? Cafe La Ruche, Cafe Bonaparte (maybe not...), any of the big time and fancy French standards?
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This makes more sense... I can't think of a space next to Palena and doubt someone is moving into the old Bricks so quickly. I've never had the style myself, but whenever I read or hear Jeffrey Steingarten on New Haven Pizza, it seems to me the 'za equivalent of an orgasm. In every bite.
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Reminds me of an awful, awful lunch I had a few years ago at the Metropolitan Club. The gentleman I was with (client/author) referred to the aging African American gentleman as "Dawkins" the whole time... pretty uncomfortable experience for a 23 year old second gen immigrant (me) and my co-worker (a Brit). Oh yeah, and the food sucked.