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  1. plunk
    I have limited Pho experience, but Pho Hot is my favorite in the area so far. The clear broth is full of flavor without being too salty (a complaint I have about some other Pho places). The tendon has a great beefy flavor and a pleasant mouthfeel. The "add-ons" are clean and fresh, and, if I'm not mistaken, include saw tooth. The pho here was kind of a tipping point for me, as I never had real hankerin's for the stuff before. Now, I feel like I have to have a bowl every couple of weeks or so.
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    So where should we go after the game on Saturday night for a few beers and a burger or two? We're probably looking to avoid the immediate surroundings of the park, and would prefer a "t-shirt and jeans" type of place that is not necessarily a (total) dive. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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    About the Lickety Split: can I assume that it is pretty difficult to get two seats between 12p.m. and 1p.m.? Am I better going before noon or after 1:30? I've never been, and don't know what the Old Town weekday lunch crowd is like. Thanks.
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    I think that is a good way of looking at it. I often bemoan the lack of decent bars in D.C., but it seems that they didn't really even try here. No PX? No Dan's Cafe?
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    Holy smoke. The burgers at that Kuma's Corner place combine my two greatest non-wife loves: food and metal. Neurosis? Mastodon? High on Fire? Awesome.
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    Would you mind sharing how you made your fennel julep? It sounds interesting.
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    Ah, yes: thumbs & toes. From the Biltmore, no? That was the "nice" place that you'd take your parents. Then they realized that they could make so much more money selling booze to the college kids and it turned into a dump. But a good dump.
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    Hmm. Good article, but it certainly doesn't make me want to hang out with O'Connell any time soon.
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    I would have suggested JM's for wings and dime drafts, but I believe its since been converted into a Buffalo Wild Wings. *sigh*
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    Hmm. I have the opposite problem: I struggle getting my brines to add any flavor to poultry, but have had great success with marinades. Could it be your choice of ingredients? I realize that soy sauce is pretty full-flavored, but lemon juice and olive oil might be a bit delicate for beef. I use soy quite a bit, but also use worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, sriracha, honey, smashed garlic, onions, etc. I use olive oil as well, but never just by itself. Also, are you really submerging the meat in the marinade? Placing the beef in a marinade "puddle" probably won't work. I like to marinade in a ziploc bag.
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    I think Hank's does 'em, but I cannot comment on authenticity.
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    I've got a bunch of Baileys left over from a St. Pat's get together. I've done my share of car bombs, but what is another way to enjoy this not-so-great liqueur?
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    There is "Great Cocktails" on the Fine Living Network, but the host is even more annoying than the Thirsty Traveler. Its best to record it if possible, so that way you can, for instance, skip the segment on how to make a Gin and tonic but watch the interview with Gary Regan. I think there is also a show called "Get Drunk in China" on Fine Living or the Travel Network. I recently watched a program called "Moonshine" on he History Channel.
  14. plunk
    Though I have not read it, I heard that Ruhlman's book has a great section on how to do bacon.
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    How do you know it is not Chef Armstrong's? Just askin'.
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    Indeed. And it only took 10 years and 3 government agencies to make it happen!
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    My wife and I will be in New Haven for a weekend in the near future. We'd love to hit at least one of the above-mentioned pizza joints. Is it nearly impossible to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night at Sally's or Pepe's? Are there any other dining options in case we get our fill of pizza? We'd be willing to drive a bit, I suppose.
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    I miss Sobol's cheeseburgers and their 8 ounce drafts. And The Sidewalk's wings.
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    I've been to Strawberry Street a few times, but not recently. Nothing crazy or mind-blowing here (soups, salads, sandwiches, omeletes), but I'd say it would be pretty good for what you are looking for (though I haven't lived in Richmond in years, and when I did, I wasn't so much into food). They are known for their "bathtub" salad bar. Sunday brunch is prime time for Strawberry Street, so I'd definitely try to get reservations. How much of a trip are we talking here?
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    Did you have their Douglas Fir eau-de-vie? I thought it was interesting, but not anything that I'd want to drink regularly.
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    Is this a good place to go for the uninitiated? My Korean dining experience is limited to one visit to Hee Been and I'd like to branch out a bit.
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    As a college student, I used to LOVE the fries at the Valley Lanes in Harrisonburg, VA. So crunchy and peppery. I guess not all bowling alley fries are alike.
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    I'll be staying in the Penns Landing area for a few days next week. Any nearby places that are good for bar and/or solo dining? Are Monk's or Standard Tap within walking distance? Thanks.
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    Great - thanks. I bought the white - for corpse revivers and vespers.
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    What is the bar like at BDT? We'll be in the area and may want to meet some friends for drinks here. Would Circle Bistro be better?
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