mr food

Some less expensive alternatives. I like the BalBlair 16yo for $32 Note sale ends today and another starts tomorrow. MC usually has a huge sale for all of December and it's a good time to restock. Call the store you plan to shop beforehand to make sure they have the booze you want in stock. Any store can check the system to see where a particular bottle is in stock.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/DLC...ts_specials.cfm

Guess I'd better price it before I drink it next time. I agree $150pb is too much.

I've never been to the store but I've ordered online numerous times with no problems. Website is too easy to use and they are one of my favorite online wine retailers.

Charging $30 for a small pour of Macallan 18 as Central does is another way to keep customers sober. Highway robbery, IMO. Food and service (Brian) were good though.

Mark's has new owners. I hope this keeps the place from being closed by the VA Health department on an almost annual basis.

I think DC has more important things to deal with than enforcing the one bottle rule. It has been a while since I had any wine shipped to DC but I never had any issues and all my wine arrived safely.

a Mouton vertical of 62, 70, 71, 82, AND 86 comes to mind as a fairly recent great wine night for moi. Oh, we started with a mag of 85 Krug (not as good as it should have been was the groupthink). WOTN was the 86 for those interested. Guess who brought it?

whatever you think of the TV shenanigans, WL's customer service is second to none. Their website is also one of the best in the wine business, IMO; very easy to spend big bucks.

I should add that Pepe's uses coal fired ovens something not permitted in this area (I may be wrong). It's my understanding that this is a preferable method to wood for achieving and maintaining proper pizza temperature. Again, this is not an expert opinion.

the Chinese place next to the theater in Greenbelt is far from the worst Chinese I've had and you can preorder before the movie and it will be ready for you to take home.

Kliman disses RTC in the October Washingtonian. I haven't been in several months so can't agree or disagree.

the garlic and clam pizza I enjoyed at Pepe's in New Haven a few years ago remains a milestone for me in the world of pizza. The article on pizza in the October Washingtonian is a good read as DR notes above.

WE enjoy champagne and popcorn

According to Carlos they sold the restaurant to him. Is this true?

We also dined at Coppi's last SAturday before the DEJF concert at the Lincoln. Carlos (owner) graciously waived corkage on the SAngiovese I brought with us which paired well with the lamb sausage pizza and pasta with pancetta and leeks (a little chewy to my taste). While $25 for a portion of pasta is hardly a bargain, the ingredients were fresh and the flavors were vibrant. We'll return sooner than later.

Where does Coppi's pizza rank on this list?

I have a copy of his scotch guide inscribed to me as "the biggest lush in Maryland?" At least there's a question mark.

Sauternes. Everything else is in second place except for Port which, for some reason, gives me a terrible headache after only a glass or two so that option is ppretty much out.

​Rehoboth

We like Fins in RB for excellent seafood and a fun bar scene especially when Jamie (sp) is pouring. He's the former owner and always makes you feel welcome. Good wines by the glass and great oysters for light fare. Ask him for dinner recs as we've never been disappointed. Portions are large so two can split an entree.

The Lynch book is a great (if dated) read.

Nadine Brown was a charming presence at our annual wine dinner (held this year at Charlie Palmers). I was delighted to give her the remainder of my 3L of 89 Prieure Lichine to enjoy with her staff. A very down to earth lady who knows her wine though she was somewhat overwhelmed with the quantity and quality of the wines we brought to drink with each other.

I'm getting pretty tired of the wine folks in the food section and today's column about rose didn't help. Name dropping and a superficial look at rose wines-please! I know Joe Riley has a thing or two to say as well. These wines are sooo good right now. I'm drinking a $6 Bordeaux rose I purchased from MC with great enjoyment. Domaine Ott is a nice wine but hardly a value.

Always a good read; anyone who cares about champagne should be drinking these wines.

I've been sipping a Lugano Trebbiano lately. Nice summer white. I also like the Fruili region-good SBs

Old Ebbitt has a lovely private room downstairs. PM me and I'll supply contact info for the booker if you're interested.