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    The low light is probably the biggest problem I've run into, especially because I hate using flash at restaurants. Even when you do use flash you tend to get really washed out results. So what Daniel mentions is probably one of the most important qualities. My other recommendation is that if you are wanting to always document your food get a smaller camera so that you have no problem carrying it all the time. Sometimes the bulk of an SLR is just too much, and it becomes a pain in the butt. Even some point-and-shoots are on the larger side.
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    I think tentimesodds meant that Joe hadn't tried the fries at Rays.
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    Have you seen the pizzas with sweetcorn on them. I don't really understand the British fascination with putting sweetcorn in everything - tuna sandwiches and the like.
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    The caramelization reminds me of the Dan Barber recipe, and this weekend I combined that with the Mark Bittman recipe only with guanciale. I think I would maybe try soaking the figs in hot water though to make them a little more lively and less dried out.
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    BTW, I see these at the Giant grocery stores in Van Ness and Friendship Heights near me all the time.
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    I agree that it's one of the most oddly written quizzes of the type with way too many ways to go within each choice.
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    All it takes is a drill and a straw.
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    I was at the new Taylor location last night and realized they have a Boylan's soda fountain. Combining the black cherry and cola is soo good.
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    Surprised no one has mentioned the lassi pops. Had a mango lassi pop a few weeks back. It was really good though it started to get melty quite quickly.
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    I'm surprised to see you write that. A lot of liquids really don't mix well just from pouring ingredients. It's not any different than compared to cooking. Depending on the viscosity, some things obviously pool in one spot. Just combining ingredients is insufficient - and obviously much more the case when discussing sweeteners. Even basics like G&Ts benefit from a slight stir with a straw.If you just think about how there are so many mixing methods from stirring to swizzling to shaking, that's indicative of how well different types of liquids are capable of combining. Some of the methods also introduce oxygen into the drink, which can do a bit to play with it and pump up the aromatics that you mention.
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    Dunno if it's too late to respond, but I didn't love SPQR the last time I was there.
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    Because this doesn't happen at almost every single Chinese restaurant...
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    I had a pretzel with DeKonnick mustard last night. That was some beyond wasabi-level heat on the mustard though it could have used some actual flavor. Nonetheless some alright pretzels, and it reminds me that I should go see if The Saloon has their Oktoberfest menu.
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    Interesting discussion of food phobia on Kottke. http://kottke.org/09/10/food-phobia
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    I hardly think of this as confusing. Confusing is Cafe Atlantico's Latin-style dim sum.
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    About fried good dale.
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    I'd already had a drink at Room 11, and tasted some stuff, so by the time I made it to The Gibson it was time for something non-alcoholic. I asked for a shrub - fruit vinegar with tonic water. They have three options - roasted red pepper, strawberry, and pineapple. I asked if I could possibly mix the pepper and strawberry. NOM NOM. A little spicy, which was great with the rough acidity of the vinegar. And of course add that to fruit and it's even better. Both non-alcoholic choices on the menu right now are yummy, and I like both much more than the lemonade that they had before.
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    Jamie McBain is an unheralded talent in the DC bartending community. He made his way over from Portland via Sova Coffee on H Street, and has been at Bourbon Steak since late July. Tonight he whipped up some loveliness with his pear brandy sidecar (pear brandy, lemon juice, orange juice, honey and some liquor that he named twice but escapes me). The Jefferson was also lovely with Bulleit bourbon, Carpano Antica and Regan's old-fashioned bitters. A random drink of tequila, cinnamon, aztec chocolate bitters and chocolate bitters was smoky but sweet. Watch out for this guy. He's a star for sure.
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    I was surprised to find that ordering a BLT with avocado here yielded a solid BLT with ripe tomatoes for lunch. If you're looking for sit down it's not a bad option, though I would probably go To Market To Market first.
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    I've been keeping quiet about this one for a while knowing that I'd been working on a story. I really enjoy the burritos, and Coite has done a pretty nice job though like he mentions the carts are pretty hard to recognize. http://dcist.com/2009/09/a_food_chain_unlike_any_other.php
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    I walked past the Booeymonger's in Friendship Heights this weekend and noticed the opening of Froyo. They have about six flavors- ranging from tart to the more classic creamy flavors. They also have a variety of toppings. Their froyo is sold by weight. I didn't try any, but will probably get around to it soon.
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    The food downstairs leaves a lot to be desired, from our experience tonight. The chile con queso came out congealed. We ended up having to cut up the cheese with a knife. The tamales were bland, and the meat stuffed inside melded with the masa into a big mushy lump.
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    I did a quick run of Coca-Cola BBQ sauce with some baby back ribs. It'll be even better when I slow cook the ribs and baste rather than putting the sauce on top. Should caramelize quite nicely. Had some sugar snap peas, and Coke with lemon. Otterbein cookies to finish.
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    Yes it did. The bartender is from Italy. They had an impressive selection of bitters on the bar, and the menu looked pretty interesting.
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    I'd add Rasika's bar when Jason is around. I've heard good things about the bar at the Jefferson Hotel.
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