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kdhayes

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  1. I will repeat....there are two separate lines in the new kitchen one for the LOT bigger cafe and one for the SAME size back room. Not trying to pick a fight here but I'm being denied "MY" Palena experience and that makes me crazy.
  2. Ditto, I'm the dining solo person who ordered from the back room or "tasting menu" (with the exception of trying the burger and the chicken once each). So what am I supposed to do now? No consomme, which was my 1st course by default "own personal religion in a bowl" (love that quote). I don't want to sit in the back room solo, too formal. Why take up the space when there's a seat at the bar? The cafe is fine if that's what you want, but it's not what I want. I want to dine and I want to dine while not feeling uncomfortable or formal. Sorry Don, but I don't see how being able to order from the "tasting menu" from the "old" bar sets the kitchen back, there are two "lines" in the kitchen so the cafe and tasting plates are being prepared in separate parts of the kitchen. Double fuck!
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  4. Sorry Doc, wish I had posted earlier to warn you, the Kung Pao is definitely a miss here. Try the Drunken Noodles (I go back again and again) or Lemongrass Chicken, I've tried other dishes (allergic to shrimp so can't help there) but can't recall this second. Definitely give them another chance, lots to like/love just no the Kung Pao (shame).
  5. Palena. Hubby need not wear coat and tie to gain entrance to back room, cozy room choice of 2, 3 or 4 courses and dessert at reasonable price and wine list that includes a more than decent selection of half bottles (in case you'd like to do white & red). Easily the most consistently prepared food in this area, go back get something you had a while ago (sometimes difficult b/c the menu changes often, a plus) it's just as good as you remembered. Call make the reservation and don't look back.
  6. Restaurant Associates is NOT a non-profit organization, they are contracted by the Kennedy Center to provide all standing food outlets within the KC (Roof Terrace, KC Cafe, Employee Cafeteria, Intermission Bars and most catered functions). RA was bought by Compass Group a few years back and has thus begun the downward spiral into mediocrity and buying in such a way to ensure "paybacks" in lieu of quality product. There are many other reasons Roof Terrace stays in a stranglehold but that's fodder for another day.
  7. I must agree, had the tasting menu the first week they opened and throughly enjoyed. Full disclosure, I know Scott (GM) and Dan (server) personally, both true professionals. The kitchen has everything needed to do great things, focus, passion and willingness to listen to constructive criticism. If this is the starting point......WOW. The first floor filled while we were there, not sure about upstairs. Definitely worth a visit, and since I've not seen/heard any PR (other than here of course) I'm sure all involved in the project would welcome the business. Hmmm will take my own advice and make an appearance later this week.
  8. I'm glad to see the "shack" is still around, I remember a ggod friend and I eating (a hotter version) with tears streaming down our face and prespiration beading on our brows some @#$@! years ago.
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