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  1. It's on the bar menu and available every day. I think the All American on bar menu is $12 (maybe 14) but you get the duck fat fries with it too!
  2. 2941. --- Big Buns Damn Good Burger Co. (hopsing)
  3. I wasn't expecting this gut punch on a Wednesday afternoon. That stinks. Best of luck to Chef Ed and thank you for many, many wonderful meals. While other visits were amazing, the tasting we did back in 2013 is still probably the best meal I have ever had. (no offense to the Tarver/Neal combo in their Ashby Inn heyday)
  4. We were in last week and when ordering a beer were told that they didn't have a liquor license presently. The waiter said they had to reapply for the license because they had new management. I don't know how the licensing process works but it sounds like things are changing there. For what its worth, the food was still fantastic and if you want a beer you can bring your own. We saw several customers run over to the Shoppers after they ordered and bring beer back.
  5. The Top Jewelers is a small, family run jewelry store on South Arlington on Columbia Pike and S. Barton Street. It is across from Penrose next to Celtic House (and not to be confused with the Tops China on the backside of the strip mall). They have a surprisingly large and beautiful selection and are just the nicest people ever. Michael is the gentleman who runs the store now. They are excellent on repairs as well. Did a better job repairing my Tissot watch than the manufacturer. If they don’t have what you are looking for, they often will let you go through catalogs and order for you – think silver baby cups and the like. Keep them in mind when you are shopping small businesses! Liz Gill
  6. We ordered from here using the Amazon deal. CTM and lamb biryani. Both were solid. The spice was more complex than I expected, so I was pleased. It wasn't Haandi good but good enough to add it to the delivery rotation. As FYI - the amazon delivery was 33 minutes from order to food on the doorstep. A very nice delivery guy. I was impressed.
  7. That is my favorite flavor and I agree it is less salty and more sweet. I attributed that to the fact that the last 2 times we bought it there seems to be a ton more chunks of chocolate in the container then there used to be, which, for some odd reason, disappoints me.
  8. Are there still plans to put a Total Wine on the other side of Mussel Bar in the same building?
  9. Ditto! Trying to decide whether to take advantage of Iceland Air layover special and this is pushing me over the edge!
  10. Another amazing tasting dinner at One Block West. I cannot believe this place does not get more press. Chef is still firing on all cylinders. We had salmon tartar, tile fish, an amazing mushroom pastry, duck liver, and quail. The pairings were spot on as was the wonderful service. Even though it is absolutely 100% worth the drive, I so wish this place was closer.
  11. New ownership. Jason, the wine director, is knowledgeable and engaging. He really has a lot to offer. Menu mostly the same but they have several more entrees to choose from than before. I did not have it, but the ahi tuna got quite good reviews from my dining companions. The big change, though, is the whiskey. They now have about 30 to choose from and are touting as a wine and whikey bar. No other liquor, just the good stuff. And also a few beers on tap - I don't remember what they were though. Between the shelf here and the list at Marble & Rye up the street, you can drink yourself from Scotland to Kentucky and back 50 times over.
  12. We went and were pleased with what we had. All food and drink is from 100 mile radius and new management. The soft opening menu above is the one we had. 100% Virginia wine. We had 2 or 3 of them and were impressed at the quality and price point. It's not RDV or Linden but the reds were good. I think they need to be more descriptive on the menus given the unique wineries they have chosen and the likelihood that NOVA people have not heard of them. We drink a lot of VA wine and I hadn't heard of 3 of them, but they definitely held their own. And, Lord, do they have a lot of whiskey to choose from! (more on that in a Twisted Vines post) The shortribs were amazing. That small plate was big enough for a meal. They also appear to be very cognizant of the hurdles they have to overcome re: the reputation of service issues from the Red Rocks incarnation of the space. So that's good news. I wish them all well.
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