Monica Bhide

I am going here for lunch today. Any recommendations on what to try?

I had such a fun meal here a few weeks ago. I have to say that the deep-fried olives were outstanding.. YUM.

I was at Art & Soul for dinner a few nights ago and the sweet Art Smith smiled when I asked him if he was going to the White House.... His name has been tossed around a lot as a potential candidate on news sites and by food-lovers I know.

I am not privvy to any real information here.. i am just speculating

What is your guess? Who do you think will be cooking the next State Dinner?

I cant wait to try this place, sounds really good!

I love their beef with basil and chili. It is simply yummy and of course, that papaya salad.. hmmmm.. Maybe that is where I should head for lunch right now!!

Thanks! Her book is really fantastic.. worth checking out!

How about 2941? They are in a beautiful setting.

I took my 9-year-old to The Blue Duck Tavern the other day and he totally loved it specially the hand-churned ice-cream. The staff fussed over him and made him feel so special. And then he declared that their fries were better than McDonalad's french fries! Happy birthday to your young lady!

Happy Birthday, JPW!

We were at a friend's 40th birthday party this past weekend and the luscious chocolate cake that his wife served was, honestly, one of the best cakes I have ever eaten. I just emailed her to ask where she got it from and her response is below. I thought it was from a high-end bakery. I have not personally been to this place but the cake was really awesome

KABOB PLACE (Patricia)

9904 Georgetown Pike

Great Falls, VA 22066

(703) 757-7788

Congrats! What a fun piece.

Thanks, I will check. You are right.. they are out of season and that is why I am having such a hard time finding them!!

Folks - I am looking for persimmons for an article that I am writing. Have you seen any around the NoVA area?

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday!

Sounds great. I will give it try soon!

I really love his cooking and will wait to see where he surfaces next.

Add me to the list of Eric's die-hard fans! Congrats, chef! Well-deserved win.

How did I miss this thread? I love Ravi Kebab. I have to get there again soon.. seems like it has been too long!

Thanks, folks.. I am so thrilled.

We are hopelessly out of season.. cannot seem to find them anywhere. Thanks for all the suggestions, I really appreciate it.

I am looking for fresh figs for some recipe testing.. has anyone seen them? I know they are out of season but I am hoping maybe I will get lucky! Help!!

Any idea where Garg is headed?

Congratulations!! What a beautiful name, indeed. I really love that name.