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  1. Gary Tanigawa
    Nope. Pork shoulder and fries.
  2. Gary Tanigawa
    Where did I dine (in Arlington)?
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    From Dean's emailed newsletter: We know that parking can be difficult on the streets around the restaurant. So we have a few ideas... Pay Lots on 8th North of Florida From the Grotto, drive north on 9th to W: South of W (to the right) are two private pay lots. To the left is a large lot that is sometimes pay, sometimes not. These lots are a 4 block walk to the Grotto or less. 9th Street There is metered Parking on 9th Street from T North. Pay to park until 6:30pm ~ Free after 6:30 and all day Sunday. Be careful of the red resident only parking signs on the west side of 9th. You CAN park there Saturday and Sundays if the restriction is for Monday through Friday. Northbound on 9th from Rhode Island to T (that is, south of the restaurant) there is nonresident parking indicated by green signs. On Saturday and Sunday, the resident only parking on Southbound 9th street are waived. Please look for signs on that particular block to be sure! 8th Street South of Florida There is metered parking from Florida to T; a combination of meter & non resident parking. Again, you can only park in non resident parking zones indicated by green signs. The red signs are restricted to residents only unless otherwise indicated as weekdays only. U Street Pay Lot on U Between 10th and 9th: on the south side of the street ~ You must be traveling east on U from 10th to turn right into the lot ~ it is behind Nellies. There is metered parking on U but you need to feed the meter later in some areas. Vermont, 10th etc. Some blocks have non resident parking or meters. T Street T has nonresident parking from 10th to 9th, metered parking east of 9th. There is a Pay Lot at 7th & T, the Howard Theater Lot, which is sometimes available.
  4. Gary Tanigawa
    According to Thom Hartmann, "The real reason the Second Amendment was ratified, and why it says State instead of Country (the Framers knew the difference - see the 10th Amendment), was to preserve the slave patrol militias in the southern states." The article has an interesting perspective on original intent. "The 2nd Amendment was Ratified to Preserve Slavery" by Thom Hartmann on truth-out.org
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    Ping Pang Pong at Gold Coast. Best to be assertive about what you want to eati and the pace, or be Chinese, to avoid a bad experience. KJ Dim Sum at Rio and Chang's Hong Kong Cuisine in Chinatown have been recommended, but I have not gone there yet.
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    Some sort of Hawaiian b/c my dad is from HI and has been jonesin' for some Aloha Specialties in the California (downtown) or one of the other "plate lunch" places since you have a car. Aburiya Raku (robata for your mom) and Raku Sweets are both great. Would Thai be too much for the picky eaters? There are lots of steak places.
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    I agree with goodeats that carrying a toddler would be okay in Tsukiji (outer market only). I don't know, but isn't a stroller difficult in many places in Tokyo? The links list episodes broadcast in English by NHK for Begin Japanology and Japanology Plus (sorry, but I'm not responsible for the program titles ). If the title or description interest you, search for the full episode on YouTube. I think you would find food and places of interest described in those episodes. I took Naoto Nakamura's tour of Tsukiji in 2013 and recommend him highly: old and new webpages. Memorable. DM me if you have questions. I like Yukari Sakamoto's book but it is getting old. Her website is okay, but I like these better.
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    Regarding service at Corduroy, I give them lots of points for respecting singletons at the bar. Both bar and dining room menus are presented without being asked to make an initial choice. I have never been treated as cheap for ordering the $30 option. Timing between courses is leisurely, but I never felt it was slow although Dee has lots to do besides waiting on her bar customers (different runners bring most courses). I've always felt welcomed even after not coming in for months. Finally, I was never up sold on food or beverage. Such service together with the great meals I have enjoyed, makes me wish I got there more often.
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    March 10 @ PX
  10. Gary Tanigawa
    FWIW Robert M Parker, Jr. @RobertMParkerJr on the 2009 Rendezvous Remarkable #Virginia #wine - Cabernet blend-complex, velvety and world-class. A revelation.
  11. Gary Tanigawa
    suggestions from David Lebovitz
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    It's probably been six months since my last visit. I was surprised to see the man and woman, who used to run Mark's Duck House, were at Taste of Hong Kong (according to a sign inside the restaurant). I don't know if they are the owners. Wonton min was good. A hotpot, beef with snow peas, and Kingdom pork chop were all fine. Crowded early for Saturday dinner.
  13. Gary Tanigawa
    a mail order option: Pali chardonnay and pinot
  14. Gary Tanigawa
    Ultra ordered to cease and desist its operation in DC
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    He'll be leaving with money stuffing his pockets: "Cantor's leadership committee, Every Republican Is Crucial (ERIC) PAC, had nearly $580,000 on hand at the beginning of May. While ex-members of Congress can't spend campaign committee funds for personal use, the same prohibition does not apply to leadership PACs." link
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    Glad to read that members of my student hovse have not changed
  17. Gary Tanigawa
    A few years ago, I thought the Wolfgang Puck Cafe was the best "table service" option in Downtown Disney. BTW, this blog has useful (if not very critical) information about Disney restaurants.
  18. Gary Tanigawa
    I genuinely like the idea of a named barstool for $1000
  19. Gary Tanigawa
    omotenashi
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    Little Tokyo - More for its history than its wagashi, I like to stop at Fugetsu-do. According to Jennifer B. Lee's book, the fortune cookie was invented by them based on senbei.
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    Chef John Critchley leaves Bourbon Steak to launch own place
  22. Gary Tanigawa
    Maureen Fant has a website worth visiting, especially a list of recommended restaurants in Rome that she updates.
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    Nerd Wallet comparison
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    Sheryl Canter, Cook's Illustrated, and Chowhound
  25. Gary Tanigawa
    Do you need to know a key to enter after 6pm?
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