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I don't know the details of the layout, but I plan on introducing myself to JParrot early in the evening at his booth. Anyone else going?

Unfrigginbelievable. So much for trying to go running after work.

Wow, that is great! It makes me wish I had joined earlier! Hopefully I will finally get to meet a lot of you throughout the rest of this year!

WooHoo!

I can't wait for this tomorrow!

I've been buying the premade pizza dough at Trader Joe's but have been having trouble getting a good outcome. Should I give up on trying to make shortcuts, and just make dough from scratch?

When I was younger I convinced my friend that Dave's Insanity Sauce was just a marketing ploy and that it really was tangy. Convinced of this, he then thought it would be great to "pretend" like it was really hot in front of another friend. The moment he put a tortilla chip soaked in Dave's Insanity Sauce into his mouth he called me an A-Hole and proceeded to cry in pain from the heat.....15 years later he is still somehow one of my best friends.

Does anyone know how we receive our tickets? Or will our name just be added to a list at the door?

I unfortunately didn't make it out tonight, but would definately be willing to go tomorrow...

Hopefully I'll be able to get there when you're all still there. I need to run out from Rosslyn to Reston and back all during rush hour. Fun, fun, fun

As this event is fast approaching I am wondering if the raito of quantity to price is worthwhile for someone on a budget (saving for an engagement ring is seriously curtailing my dining habit). Are the Citronelle, Restaurant Eve, and other "heavy hitters" tasting tables only available for VIP ticket holders?

Is there a specific time everyone is meeting there?

I've never met anyone from here, but love beer. I'm interested for sure

Congrats! Can't wait to read the issue....and eat at Restaurant Eve

I agree. The seafood at River Falls Market is great, albeit overpriced. Speaking of the area, how is Picasso (sister restaurant of Matisse?)

Haven't been there in years but remember it serving standard american fare that was a bit boring and bland. That said, if I were hungry and in the neighborhood, there aren't too many other options in Potomac Village, although I do like the italian place next door to flaps.

I hear that cow pastures are often sought after spots for specific varieties

Just when I thought I could start saving more money

Nice Blue Velvet quote...don't forget the ether at your party I'd vote for Citronelle

I prepared the monkfish by baking it in olive oil, white wine, butter, and s&P. I then added lemon zest. It came out very succulant, and smelled great. I didn't really follow a recipe, but really enjoyed both cooking and eating the fish, so there will be more chances in the future. In addition to my improvisational monkfish cooking, I hedged my bets with some seared tuna just in case the monkfish was horrible. It turns out my guests loved both dishes, and everyone had a great night. Next time i do some monkfish i want to add some red chili flakes or some other spice to give it a bit of a kick though.

Boy am I glad I got this textbook! I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in improving their technical skills in the kitchen and increasing their understanding of the restaurant industry!

I went back to Whole Foods this afternoon to try and pick-up some more Monkfish for the dinner tonight. The fishmonger said he wouldn't recommend it since it smelled a bit off, so I took his advice....should I be worried about the Monkfish I bought last night (it has remained wrapped and in my fridge since I bought it). Does the standard, make sure it doesn't smell like fish apply? Any color I should watch out for as well?

Wow, looks like we have a winner. Thanks for all the recommendations everyone!

Is there a chance that tickets will sell-out? Or should I be OK getting tickets the day of the event?

Thanks for the tip on trimming. The bacon idea sounds delicious to me, unfortunately my gf doesn't eat bacon or meat