CrescentFresh
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Not foul at all. Pleasantly different. And while everyone is sucking down their shitty sparkling wine and OJ mix, you can stand outside the flock and be the rebel. I used to drink them at Oyamel when it was still in Crystal City. Haven't been to the new location yet. Perhaps it's still on the menu? (And not that you couldn't ask any bartender anywhere to make it for you. Would be curious if they make you pay up front, though. )
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CrescentFresh replied to DonRocks's topic in Events and Gatherings
I'm lovin' that 80's metal band album cover font. -
It's refreshing, not sweet It's the extra dry treat I cannot think of that song without thinking of sitting by the radio listening to Mets games years and years ago. I should add that Rheingold did have a brief rebirth in the late 80's early 90's. (Same jingle too!). Although I'm unsure about the nature of it's brewing or ownership at that time, I do remember putting down a good many six-packs while mowing the lawn each summer.
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Um, you arrive at work at what time on Saturday mornings?
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Our love and understanding for many other places as being more "worthy" and "important," Fogo would just be a killer kickass place for a DR.com group outing. Although I suggest we find out about corkage fees and then pick up a few double magnums. In all honesty, this would be the Rockwellpalooza of them all.
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It's been a few years since I was at Naked Mountain. It was unmemorable. Rappahannock always had a pleasant setting and tasting, but their wines were below average for VA wine. They may have improved in the 2 years or so since I've been there. But the building is nice with a pleasant porch to hang out on. Music there sometimes, too. Scratch Linden from your list. It's not going to happen. (Shame, too.) But they're really close to Rappahannock. Perhaps if you leave the limo at the bottom of the drive and take the long hike up to their spot? And it's not in the general area you're looking at, but Breaux still has the best picnic area and setting I've come across for a VA winery. (But stick to drinking the chardonnays and viognier.)
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Ferhat- Dude, you're killing me. On your worst days you did a great job. Fortunately you had very few bad days and 99.999 times out of 100 your performance would be classified as stellar. This is no understatement. Any industry, not just food and beverage, would be well-served (pun slightly intended) by having you on the team. We wish you much success and happiness. -Sir and Mrs. Sir p.s., is now the right time to call your attention to the dr.com user regulations section 4-2.14 that stipulates something to the effect of your requirement to let us know where and when we can find/contact you in the future, if only to invite you to some really swinging parties?
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Another possibility, Sleepyhead? You're smelling the coffee?
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I was never a huge fan of Oyamel. (Although it was mostly their service which sucked). And I, too, can name places I'd prefer to have Mexican. (Although when Oyamel was ON it was really ON!) But the worst? My guess is that you haven't had much Mexican on the east coast then. (And there's also only a limited number of places doing true Mexican regional cuisine and not Tex Mex.)
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While I agree with mdt's notion that one shouldn't have to do this to get a decent meal, I rather like this idea. I'm sure I'm going to do it, too. I find it akin to putting my meal in the hands of the sushi chef when I'm at the sushi bar. I haven't been to Bebo in about 3-4 weeks. Last visit, I recall a very nice plate of tongue.
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Help! I Need Wine Advice!
CrescentFresh replied to Billy DeLion's topic in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
I'll drink to that! -
I had this again last week. A little oily this time, but damn this is a great sandwich. If you ever feel you want a little taste of Madrid, find a seat at Jaleo for lunch.
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Venezuelan malbec? I've never heard of a wine industry in Venezuela, let alone one that exports. But that's okay. I'm not Mr. Vino le Grape and don't claim to be. But outstanding? Seriously?
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Dude -- Perfect!
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So, I understand from my brother how my nieces are all into "American Girl" which would naturally make a great gift for them. Just like the "Thomas the Tank Engine" crap I had to buy my nephew until he moved on to Pokemon fifteen minutes later. I think I'm going to get them a pizza peel, stone and cutter and we'll make some pizzas together. That part is easy and I know where to get that. But I'd like to get a kid-sized apron and even a kid-sized chef's hat, just like the guy who says, "You've tried all the rest. Now try the best!" on the pizza box. Any suggestions on where I can pick something like that up? Fast? Like by Friday? Bonus points for the suggestions that are closest to Arlington.
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There are a ton of really interesting podcasts out there dealing with almost everything you can find on this site (minus all that Washington, DC stuff ) One that I've really enjoyed listening to recently is this hour long interview with Rick Bayless. Tomorrow is, apparently, the 20th anniversary of Frontera Grill. In this podcast, Bayless covers everything from the opening of his restaurant, the nature of regional Mexican cooking, why it differs so much from other Latin American cuisines, some interesting insight into why Mexicans are the backbones of so many kitchens in this country (but only a limited number move to the top spot), who he'd eat dinner with at a "living or dead" dinner party, and how he packs his daughter's school lunch every day. I think this is a GREAT interview.
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Dinner on the Titanic - Drinks
CrescentFresh replied to DameEdna's topic in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
That's cold, Joe! -
They've got 4 TV's so as long as they bought the package and have the right number of signals (I'd be surprised if they didn't) then they should be able to pull everything in.
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Black Sheep's Riggwelter is just an amazingly perfect, well balanced, dark ale from Yorkshire. I'm finding bottles of it now at Whole Foods in Virginia and word on the street is that Ace Beverage will be getting some shortly. Heavy, with slight coffee notes, it's just a superb brew. Try a bottle. $3.99 for a 500ml retail.
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You're up to date on all your vaccinations, yes?
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How near metro are you considering as being near? Rustico is, as far as I'm concerned, the best place in the area to catch a game. I think it fits all of your criteria. (And I'd love to hear what your food/drink report is afterwards!)
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is my recommendation for the next book club meeting. Anything to get to the beer quicker. Preferably Dogfish Head.
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Totally different.
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