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  1. Well going back to dim sum experiences. Both of my times at dim sum have been really good. My Chinese parents said it was the best dim sum they'd had on the East Coast in a long time. Some of the stuff did come out a bit cold... so I would say try to stick to the steam carts. Everyone was in agreement that for a duck house the duck is rather disappointing. I would highly recommend the radish cakes though. I don't really quite know how to describe them visually except that they're white and slightly browned on the top. They're very flavorful.
  2. If you have a smoker... smoke 'em, dry 'em out and make chipotles.... Hmm.. I suddenly seem to be speaking like a cowboy. Yee-haw.
  3. I miss Tung Bor Harbor. It was in the Wheaton Mall. They had the best fried sesame balls, which had yam paste inside. I think they closed in the early-mid 90's.
  4. Hmm... let's find a way to make this work. Actually I read about this book Tasting Club, http://www.amazon.com/Tasting-Club-Gatheri...ie=UTF8&s=books, in the Express. Haven't actually tried to read it, but I think it has potential. And actually looks like the author will be at this lil' shindig http://www.metrocooking.com/tickets/index.html
  5. I was a little inspired by the book club post - http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?showtopic=4273. Was wondering would anyone be up for a cookbook reading/cooking club. Two possible ways of doing this. 1. Getting a book-style cookbook - for instance the Amanda Hesser or the Jeffrey Steingarten books and folks picking a dish, making it and bringing it to the discussion. 2. If someone had a nice big kitchen, getting the recipes from the book and cooking altogether. Maybe logistically a little harebrained, but curious to see what folks would think.
  6. Mayorga in Silver Spring seems like it would be quite good. Full bar, as well as coffee. I don't think Politics and Prose has alcohol, but it's still quite nice.
  7. That's sad to hear. Back in the day when they had the 20 cent happy hour wings (before they raise the prices) my friends and I would be there every week. But that was also the regular wings, none of these fancy sauces.
  8. If you're ever around in Baltimore around brunch Miss Shirley's is a great place to go. The place is always hopping on the weekends. They have excellent grits with applewood bacon, sweet potato fries and salmon BLTs.
  9. I don't know if I went on an off-night, but I thought Kee was terrible. Or I ordered the wrong stuff - seafood - I felt like I was chewing on rubber.
  10. I gotta say I am a big fan of Crisp and Juicy more then El Pollo Rico. Their chicken has great seasonings; I think the difference is that El Pollo Rico is chargrilled too. There's a Full Key in Wheaton on University. I haven't been in a while, but it was awesome before. Great homestyle shrimp and egg on rice, salt and pepper squid and congee. Hmm... might need to go back. Has anyone been there recently?
  11. If you ever head up in the direction of B-more (I know... boo. hiss.) Bill Bateman's is quite good. They also have a Cuban burger... a Cuban on top of a burger patty. Mmm...
  12. Count me in for Dino's and tentatively for Joe's.
  13. Not sure if this is totally the right place for posting this article, but following up on the dinner discussion about wine chemistry. I had it a little wrong... the idea was to use chemistry to make all wines good. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-...chemistry_x.htm
  14. Just got back from SF recently. Miette in Ferry Terminal Building - macaroons (not the coconut type), particularly pistachio and rose geranium - hazelnut was okay, small jar of sea salt caramels at the cashier Ciao Bella [Closed in 2010; now retail only] - great blood orange and campari granitas Chez Panisse Cafe - got in just by walking upstairs and asking if there were openings - though I have to say high-quality ingredients, well-prepared, but flavors weren't memorable Beard Papa - Mission St. across from Yerba Buena Gardens near Convention Center - YUM! Awesome cream puffs --- Olivetto (TSE)
  15. +1, bringing plantanos maduros (fried plantains) maybe with black beans if I have time
  16. Sandwiches from Paseo in the Fremont area. They are just fantastic. Pork with onions, mayo, cilantro and buttery corn on the cob. It's a little shack, but it's just great.
  17. A good excursion available Thurs. - Sat. is Borough Market. It's a food/produce market. Stalls of exotic meats, fresh produce, cheeses, pastries, dried fruits and nuts, beers, jams, olive oils, cider... the list goes on: http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/ The absolute best thing is at the Brindisa stand. They grill the best chorizo sandwiches there. They use Spanish chorizo that is an entirely different beast from Mexican and South American styles. There are also great burger stands and various kebabs. There are loads of opportunities to sample, and you can easily get your fill, though it is hard to resist buying something.
  18. There is also a Shilla in Beltsville that also has jazz nights. http://www.shillabakeryandcafe.com/ They have bubble tea also.
  19. There's a great bubble tea place in College Park besides Ten Ren. (I've always found Ten Ren's bubbles a little inconsistent.) It's called Bubble Mix. Unfortunately it's got extremely bizarre hours, especially for a college town. But they have some great options and you can mix various flavors like strawberry with lychee. They also have various jellies (i.e. lychee and coconut) as a choice instead of boba. It's on College Ave. across from the Maryland Book Exchange.
  20. It's okay. I think it has something to do more with being born a Marylander. Must be the water. If you happen get ahold of some of the bigger crabs that you might get at Bo Brooks, it's a heck of a lot easier. Mmm... *sucks on the crab legs* *scoops out the mustard*
  21. Bit late to this, but is there such a lunch group now? <edit> oops... sorry I don't think this was supposed to end up here.</edit>
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