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We saw Bill and his lovely wife Kelly at the beach last week.  The Market will be opening this fall.

I got my Weber for almost half off a few years  ago as the local HD was overstocked; the manager even threw in a grill cover. I think it was in late September.

Wow, did we have a great meal at Herbsaint. Sam was kind enough to send out a couple of things for our table-a cobia crudo and a spicy small pot of beans. I enjoyed the signature short ribs and we also ordered the tuna. I wasn't really taking notes but the food and service was top notch and certainly makes the city proud. And for the record, I was wearing shorts given the 100 degree temps. A lengthy and interesting wine list as well. We will return.

Thanks again Sam!!

The rents are wayyy high in CP. I know that's why Dino moved. At some point you have to think the landlords are shooting themselves in their feet. 

My brother's place is called Cafe Soule and we will be dining at Herbsaint on Saturday! 

Billy Sud has a charming patio-first come, first served though. 

My wife informed me I WILL wear long pants if necessary so that expands our dining options. Yes dear. That said, my brother who will be joining us insists we go to his favorite place which I have never heard of and can't remember the name so that leaves one night but of course we have to eat breakfast and lunch.

Hello!

Why not deliver?

First of all thanks to our valued customers we have enough business.

The number one reason why we are not doing delivery is: We will have to sacrifice service for the people who are coming to dine in and take out. So for the service issue we refuse to offer delivery or work with any outside delivery companies. However Postmates does it without our knowledge as pick up and then they deliver.

We are even debating to stop Catering Delivery as well because when the lunch times hits it's very difficult to manage big catering delivery orders when the place is already full for dine in as well as take out customers.

And I know the difficulties of delivery business because in past I had 5 pizza store focused on delivery. About 90% delivery.

It's just that you can't combine all ( dine in-take-out, delivery). Focus will go away and then the restaurant will lose service and quality.

So I say no to short term gains for long term losses.

How to reheat a slice

It's preferred to have pizza stone and you can buy it online or places like Bed and Beyond for $20 to $30. If you don't have a pizza stone then this is what you do:

#1 Preheat the oven 450° with a cookie sheet pan on bottom shelf. Make sure oven is hot and ready. About 15-20 minutes preheat.

#2 Place the pizza slices on the cookie sheet pan for a minute or two so the moisture can evaporate and the slice will get nice and crispy. But don't leave it in there more than 3 minutes otherwise you will have a cracker crust pizza.

A Silpat works for anything pizza.

for Bethany, add Blue Coast. Fun bar scene but it gets crowded and no reservations.  For Rehoboth, add Papa Grandes-street Mexican.  Upstairs deck and inside bar with Chris behind it, Try the margaritas,

Thanks everyone. We're staying at the JW Marriott on Canal and would like to walk to dinner but that's only an option. 

Corkage is restaurant option in DC and generally reasonable. Same for VA and now in MD (all or just some counties?)

In NO for a couple nights so need dining recs. I have some places in mind but happy to hear suggestions.Given how hot it will be, I would love to wear nice shorts out. 

We're heading out to Bethany Beach for a week this Saturday.  Any recommendations on low to mid range places in Bethany, Rehoboth, Fenwick Island?  Yes, we're travelling with two teenage boys and my MIL so high end places are out.      Thanks.

in Betheny-Betheny Blues BBQ. Good food and perfect for families. Keep in mind most places at the beach don't take reservations. Rehoboth-Big Fish Grill, Salt Air, Lupos Italian Kitchen, Fins for oysters, food is mixed however.Henlopen Oyster House. EDIT: I guess I was too late but good for next trip.

I don't understand why the Grotto doesn't get more love from the foodie powers that be? Dean serves delicious, creative food that is reasonably priced period. 

I thought the food overall was ok, worth a trip if you're close (which we are). If it's the "best" in the area, we have a long way to go. 

any recent visits to the NY Avenue location? How's the wine list?

Bottom line; I thought the Fishnook prix fix experience one of the best dining values in a city where value seems to be disappearing in the face of celebrity chefs, etc. If you haven't been, you need to check it out for yourself. Right by the metro so very convenient,  

roof top bar of Brixton but it will be crowded I bet.It is fairly large so might be ok. Tabaq is fun but smaller.

nice meal at Billy Sud last night on the open seating patio. Pate, Vichyssoise, duck confit and scallops were all good as was the service. MY 2001 Donjon CNDP was decanted without me having to ask   . Our waitew-Italo (sp) was professional and friendly. We had a nice chat with manager Sam who told me they will be expanding next door and also they welcome wino dinners. Very pleasant start before Blues Alley. We will return! 

Welcome new members and I encourage you to use your real name (mine is in my signature). 

This is an important issue - people waiting in lines at buffets are usually hangry. My guess is that there's no reason they couldn't have two sets of these in such a large restaurant.

hangry=hungry and angry? Not a good combination, IMO.

The Hamilton was very nice last night. We were quite impressed with the limited menu. Our 3 cheese plate and especially the carbonara pizza were excellent and after requesting the much larger upstairs wine list (excellent!), managing director David Moran decanted the Priorat I ordered. This was a first in a concert setting. My spouse ordered one of the sushi offerings-Yellow Tail-which tasted just ok to me as it could have been fresher. However, this is a minor quibble. Eliane Elias put on a brilliant performance so an extremely pleasant evening.

white wine with salad, red wine with pizza. Remember, white wine is what you drink before red wine says Bruno Prats.

Dean Gold's Dino's Grotto continues to have an excellent list and is discounted weekly. $7.50pp corkage also a good thing.

The original Maggies next to Armands (also gone but never forgotten) on Wisconsin served mediocre pizza but it was pretty cheap. However, Armands had their daily lunch buffet with all the salad and pizza one could consume so why bother with Maggies??