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any recent visits to the 17th street location? -
EC Nate Waugaman has contacted me about our meal and I appreciate his followup!
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A rather underwhelming meal before the Woodstock show at Strathmore last night. The charcuterie selection was pretty good though a couple of the meats were fairly bland. My main course of semi-tough grilled veal in a gelatinous sauce with undercooked vegetables was disappointing. My wife's fried green tomatoes were sliced too thickly and were tasteless though the cornmeal batter was not greasy. Mexican chocolate creme brulee was decent. Service was excellent and Maya (sp) asked us whether we were headed to Strathmore as soon as we were seated (no wait with no reservation at 6PM) so we had a well paced meal and made the curtain. A $32 malbec was a decent value-good news given the Montgomery county wine markups. Overall, I can't say we will be back anytime soon. Dinner was $109 plus tip so not over priced just blah.
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Dining Near the Kennedy Center
mr food replied to mr food's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Circle is our usual for KC but I wanted to see if anything else was out there. Maybe we'll try Notti for a change. -
Attending the tribute to Ellis Marsalis next Monday so need some recs.
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I understand it IS Todd Ross from Mills. Everything appears to be on track for the store opening. Does anyone have a date?
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yep
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No, you're not alone. We were disappointed with our last meal from the Hillandale location and I echo your comments re the dryness and fattiness of the meat products.
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That's not the Todd Ross from Mills in Annapolis, is it?
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drink where the pros go...drink at Dans
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Corkage allowed?
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We were indeed in the wine room. Todd came out and tasted a few of the 1st growths we were drinking-a very pleasant guy devoid of chefishness). Overall, I give the food an A- and service A+ (Colin from Maine). A quail salad was a total nonstarter with little flavor then yellowfin tuna (isn't this an endangered fish?) which was perfect. . My entree was the veal ravioli which was delicious, my wife's was the sirloin which was pedestrian at best. We had the parfait for dessert which was also delicious.
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First visit tonight-what should I expect? What should I order?
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I think you've identified OE's strength. Dine elsewhere for fancy, manipulated cuisine. Give me oysters and beer.....Well, a nice SB works too.
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maybe a list of "good" restaurants and "bad" restaurants should be compiled and updated (pinned?) but I think DR needs to oversee this as a witch hunt is not the point of this exercise. I find the whole situation pretty sad (especially my beloved blue crab) and certainl;y agree the diner needs to be aware of what should be ordered. Excellent discussion, btw.
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The original Armands on Wisconsin is the location to get their pizza. They have a lunch buffet which is a good deal.
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This is close to my wife's office so she is very interested. Thanks!
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word I get is that it ain't looking good for the bill to get out of the Senate committee. I'm tired of the "Free State" interfering with interstate commerce
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After years of eating Ledo's, we now get it half cooked and light on the sauce. Cook at 450 for 12-14 minutes on the silpat. Usually plain and we add our own ingredients but sometimes pepperoni or sausage. I've heard the secret is cream cheese in the crust. Only the original restaurant in Adelphi serves the real deal pizza, IMO.
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We get the "bianco" pizza from Ratsies occasionally-not bad for a thin crust multi cheeser.
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A wonderful day
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Willard Intercontinental Opens Scotch Bar With 100+ Whiskies
mr food replied to agm's topic in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
I'll have to take one for the team and visit this establishment -
wow! $24 for an excellent meal.
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Yep, I would add to make sure you are not bringing wine that's on the venue's list. Also, in general, no everyday quaffers. Of course, there are restaurants such as Dino where corkage is allowed and encouraged but the list is so good and fairly priced that BYOB, in my case, rarely occurs. I do think that if the law in DC is no more than $25pb, it should be obeyed-it is the law after all. That said, I think a 2 bottle limit per table is reasonable unless special arrangements are made. Above all, as Joe says, tip well!!! Send a glass of the best wine to the chef.
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We took advantage of the 20% off coupon and got carryout last night. Monica was very helpful with our order and my spouse liked the atmosphere as she picked up de grub. The chicken wings (Hot wing duo with Chipolte and Buffalo sauces) were merely ok; however the onion rings and the shrimp with very gouda grits, peppers,onions, and andouille sausage (I've had better) were good. We will stroll over for dinner soon. I think Chef Geoff may be involved with this venture????