John Wabeck

Three stars it is.

http://events.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/dinin...ews/28rest.html

F yeah.

Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery and C’Est Vin

to Host Two Special Wine Dinners

Please join award-winning winemaker Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery and C’Est Vin for a pair of special dinners at two of the DC area’s finest restaurants, 2941 and Charlie Palmer Steak. Mr. La Follette’s engaging, educational and entertaining manner coupled with outstanding wine and cuisine add up to two very formidable evenings.

On April 4th, at 7 PM, Chef Jonathan Krinn and Sommelier Kathy Morgan welcome you to the spectacular Koi Room at 2941 for a fun, relaxed, interactive wine tasting event featuring wonderful food pairings to accompany the Tandem wine selections. Special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem bottles and cases will also be available to the guests who attend this event. The cost of the event is $150 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please phone 703.270.1605 for reservations.

April 5th, again at 7 PM, brings you to Capitol Hill and Charlie Palmer Steak, where Chef Bryan Voltaggio and Sommelier Nadine Brown have teamed up for another special evening of food and wine matches to accompany Mr. La Follette’s wines. Again, special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem wines will be available to attendees. The cost of the event is $160 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please phone 202.547.8100 for reservations.

Menu for 2941, April 4th

Reception

Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Crispy Japanese Black Bass

Fennel Pickle and Meyer Lemon Sauce

Chardonnay, Porter Bass Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Hudson Valley Duck Breast

Creamed Porcini Mushrooms, Aged Sherry Reduction

Pinot Noir, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, 2003

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Artisan Cheeses

Four selections of ripe cheeses with lavender honey and toasted fruit bread

Sangiovese, Gabrielle Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2003

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Tower of Bittersweet Chocolate

Caramelized Orange Mousse

Zinfandel, “Talmage Bench” Aldine Vineyard, Mendocino, 2004

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Cotton Candy, coffee

Menu for Charlie Palmer Steak, April 5th

Reception

Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Windy Knolls Farm Sunchoke Puree with Roasted Scallops,

Tarragon Oil and Lemon Confit

Chardonnay, Porter Bass Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Escabeche of Black Bass with Fennel Confit, Kalamata Olives,

Cured Tomatoes and Basil Oil

Pinot Noir, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, 2003

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Roulade of Rabbit Saddle “Cuite Sous Vide,” Morel Mushrooms and Braised Young Chard, with Creamy Polenta and Marjoram Natural

Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2003

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Duo of Jamison Farm Lamb – Roasted Loin and Braised Shoulder with Green Pea and Oyster Mushroom Ragout and Sage Infused Lamb Natural

Zinfandel, “Talmage Bench” Aldine Vineyard, Mendocino, 2004

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Dark Chocolate Caramel Mousse, Roasted Banana and Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet

Sangiovese, Gabrielle Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2003

Jarad Slipp and John Wabeck

Drink more Pomerol and get your iron oxide on.

Fact checking is not our friend this week.

TK is dropping bombs today! The Eric Ripert's Harvest will officially be the new place at the M St Ritz, Central might have some siblings in the works & the new owners of the Latham are morons, and Chef Wabeck's reappearance to come in an interesting pairing & reversal of roles:

Must be a slow news day.

Is the article about anywhere other than Bistro du Coin?

Don't hate.

Also it's Bistrot mate.

Eggenberg Pils straight out da bottle.

Countdown to 6-pack of Chambolle Mags - 5 hours.

I'm sure this isn't what Don Rocks envisioned when he started this board. But, it is cooking and some of us consider our pets as much a part of the family as the humans (more, in some cases).

I have an adorable, yet somewhat overweight cat. I've tried switching his diet to low cal cat food which he is turning his nose up at. More than that, he's started throwing up the food pretty much every morning (we have managed to train him to upchuck on the hardwood floors, at least).

Anyhow...so I'm looking for advice from the people on this board. Does anyone have a good resource for making homemade cat food? Preferably "diet" cat food. I know there's lots of stuff on the 'net but I trust the people here more than the anonymous masses out there.

My tubby-assed mountain cat has been eating IAMS low-cal food, he hated it at first but using the mixing in a little bit of the new food to the old food he got used to it. He also knew that if he didn't eat what he was given he would go hungry. I think he's lost like 2 pounds now, just enough to go to the vet and get his teeth cleaned. They said he was too fat to put under, something I remind him of every day. The vet has prescription food as well, I don't recall a big, if any, price difference.

I think the guidelines on the can to lose weight are a bit off, he gets a 6 oz. can a day along with a bit of dry.

Cats sometimes puke to piss you off. At least mine does.

Back on topic, the rare occasion I cook in the house he gets a shot at it as long as it won't kill him. He doesn't like truffles but does like Epoisses.

I dropped in with some friends, late on a Saturday night about a month ago, for a drink in the lounge, and was told that this was no longer going on. Maybe John can give us the scoop.

No mas. Was through Labor day weekend.

Barry is a bad man. I for one am excited for him.

The chess champ who accused his Russian opponent of cheating because he took too many bathroom breaks in his "personal" toilet?

Yep.

Chess chump after today.

Veselin Topalev.

I bought a bottle of this a couple weeks ago and have to agree.

The first night, it was almost undrinkable--too hot, way over the top--but it got somewhat better by the second night. But I never liked the Marquis Phillips wines, either. 95 points? Color me confused, as I just don't get the appeal of this style. What I've found with Parker and the Oz wines is that I like the wines he rates in the low nineties much more than his 95-96 pointers. And last year he pretty much wrote off the Penfold's middle tier as industrial plonk, which is a mystery given the consistant quality of the (not over the top and unoaked) St. Henri shiraz.

My first big hitter MP wine was '01 (I think) Integrity. Good in the context of something to have after a Chablis tasting, smoking cigars. Served the purpose of a port. I could see why it got the rating from Parker, that's his deal and there was a lot going on. Didn't like it but still. I can fathom why most of his 95+ wines get the score they do, but with Australia I just don't get it.

You know, I just had a glass or two, and I have to say this is the shortest, most one-dimensional wine I've ever had at that rating. 95 points Parker/the price = something that I had to taste, so I guess there will be more for those who are into this. I guess if you like the wine then it's good.

Joe, I respect your notes usually, but cannot agree with this one.

A great new menu was unveiled last week. Lots of good new things added to the existing menu. Chicken Velouté - yum.

Chicken veloute and merguez are good food!

Heck Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

You can do it either way. Plan ahead and let us know when making a reservation, how many courses, dietary restrictions ect. or We can do it spontaneously. It is a minimum of 5 courses for $70.00 and an average of 12 bucks a course when adding on (depending on ingredients of course).

You can also put Doug and Mike to work pairing wines.

Lots of cool food in house now!!!!!!!!!!

Rocks I cant do that sea trout again. Only 1 time for your palate only.

RJ...are you the man or what?

Complete and utter bollocks.

I don't think I can come up with enough adjectives that can describe how poor this place is. Blows goats?

Repeat as necessary.

Thanks for tip ML. You gonna chime in here?

Firefly. Bistrot du Coin.

Crackers wrote: "and what is possibly the longest trip to the rest rooms in the city. "

The restrooms are right in the restaurant. They were still under construction the evening you were there.

And they have Citadelle. And Schweppes in small bottles.

Sunday's review

Congrats to Nathan...them was some big shoes to fill.

In case anyone is interested in this wine, it is available at Costco for around $12 a bottle. It has become my house rosé since it was released.

Is this today?

No. Next week.

There was also a dry PX?

Yeah there was one in the house...did it make an appearance? That wine is bad-ass.

I don't know where I got the idea it was Spanish. I don't think Liz was aware that Basheer had put a bottle of the Gascogne white to chill for us and was telling us about some other Spanish white that you had. I just got confused because when I saw your reference to Gascogne, I recalled that it was French, not Spanish. Either way, it was good juice.

Or maybe they switched it out. Knowing youse were coming, I picked some good stuff.