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    Dino's Grotto, Owner Dean Gold at 9th and T Streets in Shaw

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

    Posted

    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.

    Does The 2nd Amendment Provide Absolute Protection To Gun Owners?

    in Current Events

    Posted

    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

    Las Vegas, NV

    in The Intrepid Traveler

    Posted

    Are there any good *dim sum* places in LV?

    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.

    Las Vegas, NV

    in The Intrepid Traveler

    Posted

    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.

    Japan

    in The Intrepid Traveler

    Posted

    I understand that the auction at Tsukiji Market probably isn't the best place to bring a toddler, and was still excited about the prospect of having breakfast at Sushi Dai or Daiwa Sushi instead, but now I'm doubting whether even that's feasible.

    Where does that leave us?  I know there would be plenty of good (or possibly even very good) places for us to eat in the major department stores and shopping mall food courts.  But this is our first time visiting Japan and I want better than "very good" if at all possible.  Is that an unrealistic expectation under the circumstances?  Google searches for child-friendly restaurants will inevitably lead us to chains and most likely food that's mediocre at best.  So how do I even go about planning where to eat, given that food is such a huge part of why we're headed to Japan in the first place?  :(

    Any suggestions on must-see places outside the norm (the places above, Fuji, Nara)?  Especially interested in great gardens, tea houses, and food!

    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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    Corduroy, Fine Dining at the Convention Center - Chef Tom Power's Magnificent Cooking

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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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  :D  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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    Taste @ Hong Kong, Cantonese in Chantilly, near Lotte Shopping Plaza on Lee Jackson Memorial Highway

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

    Posted

    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.

    Food Trucks and Food Carts

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

    Posted

    From Carlyle Community Council's newsletter:

    Restaurant Interests Speak Out at Food Truck Meeting
    Alexandria's restaurant interests made a strong showing at the City's Food Truck Advisory Group meeting on January 29th to voice their concerns about the City allowing food truck vendors to operate in Alexandria. Owners of Carlyle's Artfully Chocolate and Subway were present as well as the Carlyle Community Council. Other Carlyle businesses submitted written comments.
    Currently food trucks can operate at construction sites or for special events. Restaurants from fine dining to fast food were united in raising concerns the impact food trucks would have on brick and mortar restaurants. Although food trucks have become popular in Washington D.C., they contend the market in Alexandria is not conducive to support additional eateries in the community. Questions were raised about unfair competition since food trucks do not have the same overhead costs as storefront restaurants. Food trucks can take advantage of high demand times and pack up and go when it's slow. Other concerns include parking, litter and aesthetics. Food truck vendors in attendance contend food trucks attract new customers and would not siphon off customers from existing restaurants. They view food trucks as being entrepreneurial and would add vitality to an area.
    An initial proposal recommended Carlyle as one of three designated areas for food trucks. CCC adopted a resolution last fall opposing food trucks in Carlyle on an ongoing basis. Alexandria restaurateur, Mike Anderson, owner of the soon-to-open Sweet Fire Donna's, serves on the Advisory Group.
    Alexandria's City Manager created the Food Truck Advisory Group last year to hear input from the community and then make recommendations to the City Manager that would be considered by the City Council. The Group consists of members representing restaurants, food trucks, citizens, economic development and farmers' markets. Draft recommendations are expected for its February meeting.
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