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  1. zgast
    I'd recommend cozying up to the bar at Le Barnardin. 3 courses for $55 or dishes a la carte for ~$25. Definitely quiet. You're worth it, trust me. On 51st between 6th and 7th.
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    Where are you going to be in Midtown? Might help narrow it down.
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    How can one not love sage and butter sauce over tortellini (or whatever those pasta are)?
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    I'll give you three grades of recommendations - Bologna restaurants really hew to these classifications more so than most other cities in Italy: Ristorante is the best service, most classic presentations. Trattorias are a little more laid back, but focus remains firmly on the food. Osteria is a wine and food place. The food at the last can still be outstanding though - it's more about the ambiance. Da Cesari is a solid ristorante for Bolognese classics. Classic Bolognese dishes down with great service. They can occasionally get creative in the kitchen - wouldn't recommend following them down this rabbit hole. Stick with what they do every day. Battibecco (which Poolboy mentions above) is very good and worth a visit. Trattoria Da Me is worth trying is well. For a feast, Osteria Braccaindosso is good food served in an osteria (more casual service, wine as a key focus). It's going to be crowded with locals, so not the right place for date night, but a great experience. It's a little odd in that you just tell them which courses you're going to have then pick a primo and secondo from the menu. Appetizers and deserts are unlimited. I have never left not completely full and I have never ordered the secondo. I am also not a little guy. Took my family here a couple years ago and while everyone wanted a nap afterwards, it's the one place they still talk about from our trip. Last one - if you want to eat, drink wine and hang out for hours, I'm a big fan of Osteria Il Cantinone on via del Pratello. Owner keeps several vegetarian options on the menu at all times as his daughter is vegetarian. Diners skew college age - you'll be hard pressed to talk out with a tab over $30 per person as a result.
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    Parking in Montgomery County is by way if you wish in most public lots (it's a lot more convenient). Some public lots are credit card only. Street parking is 2.5X more expensive than garages, which remain free on the weekends. I have no idea about the implementation in Reston, but not totally dissimilar in concept.
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    Esca at 9th and 42nd or 43rd might work. Pastas are ~$30, Meat entrees are a bit more than that.
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    Have you tried it at Bacchus of Lebanon in Bethesda? Looking for a nearby alternative.
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    You are correct for Delta (I had thought they didn't allow overhead space.) United is definitely no overhead space, though. Has to fit in the area at your feet - same as American. https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/inflight/basic-economy.aspx Full-sized carry-on bags are not permitted You're not allowed a full-sized carry-on bag unless you're a MileagePlus Premier member or companion traveling on the same reservation, the primary cardmember of a qualifying MileagePlus credit card or a Star Alliance™ Gold member. Everyone else who brings a full-sized carry-on bag to the gate will be required to check their bag and pay the applicable checked bag fee plus a $25 gate handling charge.
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    Delta has done this for years - and United just started - so they're really just following them. As for the Gold status, you're not missing much. It's really just useful for the free checked bag, which you can replicate with the credit card.
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    I heartily endorse your scientific endeavors.
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    That sounds absurdly high to me. 3X markup on wholesale, I get. But this is 2.5-3X on retail!
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    This makes me happy - I'll join later as well.
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    Most recent meal at Ardeo was quite good. That was prior to the Bardeo-Bindaas conversion, though.
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    Definitely wouldn't include Amina in this category (haven't been to the Silver Spring location, but I've been going to the Rockville location for a decade). I think most of the clientele is unaware it's halal - and those that do know probably do because Amina had to explain why they don't offer pork.
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    That AA club is too pricey for me! I've only had real status on BA until this year, so can't contemplate paying for lounge access that should be free! But I'll wave from outside the lounge.
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    I fly out of DCA a couple times a month and have never seen anyone in the line. Ever. Except for the guy who tries to chat up the TSA Pre-check line.
  17. zgast
    "TapaBar Review: The Smaller, the Better at this Pleasant Envoy from Spain" by Tom Sietsema on washingtonpost.com
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    You are missing out. Bologna is for Italian food what Burgundy is for French - its heart and soul. I'd correct that immediately. Google Flights to Bologna If you want art, go to Florence. If you want history, go to Rome. If you want love, go to Venice. If you want to eat - go to Bologna. (Translating from an Italian expression here.) I say this being 0% Bolognese. Maybe 2% from everything I ate while living there.
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    I'm probably unclear exactly what's meant by a red-sauce joint then. I was disappointed that it wasn't authentic Italian when I went. Would also say it's definitely not on par with Bastainich's other places.
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    10. Crap. And this is why I left mathematics for good. Clearly not so good once things get theoretical, linear, or imaginary.
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    You're right. But in a base pi system, wouldn't it be 2?
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    I wrote a paper on this in college (you can tell the dorks right away, no?). Base 12 is actually somewhat ideal, according to what I found. Don got the reason right - it's mostly because it can be divided evenly, which results in less irrational numbers (like pi) which are somewhat of a scourge in math and science. Only 5 and 7 can't divide it evenly. Pi is still pi though no matter what the base system is.
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    You can do it at the check in counter before the flight. Alternatively, you can call the reservations desk and they'll do it for you. 1-800-433-7300.
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    I think I'm going to wait till someone actually eats here before reading any more of this.
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    Becco on 46th might fit the bill. My go to in the Theater District isn't Italian, but I'll throw it out there anyway. Casellula on 52nd St between 9th and 10th. Cheese and light dishes.
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