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Keithstg

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  1. Tourist Visa requirements for Brazil had been waived - they are coming back in April. Had to check precisely because of Iguazu - I have an active business visa for Brazil, but was a nice relief not to have to go through the e-visa process for the rest of my family, even though from what I understand it was relatively easy.
  2. Thanks for this! Heading to BA and Montevideo next month. Staying in the recoleta in BA. Couple of questions - have noticed you mention Visa/ MC, but not Amex? That due to personal preference or a lack of acceptance? I assume the former but thought I would ask. Did you stay in BA or take any day trips, like to the Tigre Delta, for example?
  3. Yes! I was there about a month ago for a work lunch. The space presented much more as a Sushi restaurant than french bakery or coffeehouse, FWIW. Most of the details of my visit are lost to time, but I remember being pleasantly surprised by the fish. Granted, "best sushi in tysons" is a low bar, but I would happily return.
  4. Carryout is generally horrendous QPR (Q as in quality, not quantity), IMO. Very few things stand up well to it.
  5. Pretty sure I understand village life in the Piedmont. To clarify by "governing itself in a normal fashion" I mean the town being able to conduct any business - free of distracting lawsuits, endless meetings and general mayhem. It is hard to adequately express the time sink this (and other Washer related issues) have been for the village.
  6. Worth noting that the Washer's lost EVERY SINGLE SUIT they filed against the Town of the Plains and the Waybourn/ Spauldings. Very sad that in the end the owners of the Front Porch sold, and that the Washer's continue to be bad neighbors, as they have since arriving in the Plains.
  7. Unfortunate, but true. Inox was one of the best restaurants in VA, period, over the past fifteen years or so. Was ahead of it's time. Jiwa's location was worse than Inox's, and while mall foot traffic may look closer to "normal", offices are still not consistently full. Tough environment to succeed in.
  8. Me too. I ran into Joe a few times in real life (at Central, Rogue 24 and a few other places) over the years. I hope that heaven is very real, as he would say, and that Joe's version is filled with mouthcoating red wines served in fishbowl sized glasses.
  9. See my point re: Travel above. No coincidence the one skipped most was the farthest away, least prestigious, earliest in season, and without a meaningful warmup run - at that time. Also, how many were Borg, Connors and McEnroe healthy enough to play in to begin with?
  10. Example number 1,000,000 of why this community is invaluable. Was in Leesburg for my sons hockey game at ION, and after a tough loss he didn’t want our usual postgame Leesburg/ Ashburn meal at Ah So. Remembering MELT from the posts this week we headed over. Fantastic. Excellent burgers, cooked to order on a freshly baked roll (reminiscent of when Miami Subs was a chain and served freshly baked rolls for their burgers). Massive portions of fries (the poutine fries were great, if salty), and milkshakes/ floats. All left happy. Miraculous that we found seats at 5:15. Best burger in recent memory - easily one of the area’s best.
  11. Nothing about this is open minded, and probably even worse than damning with faint praise. Investors aren't always bad (and Noyes is among them). Expansion isn't always bad. As Neal says, The Wavra's see their role as being stewards of Red Truck - and heck, Red Truck was already shipping cakes all over the nation AND collaborating on ice cream flavors to begin with. Maybe trust the process and leave "devastation" out of it, at least on day one?
  12. That's unfortunate. Still, one questions the attitude going in if a diner is immediately prepared to track their experience to the second.
  13. I'll be there, semis and finals this year. Very lucky!
  14. Agree with the second part, but regarding the first - the "Open Era" began in the late 60s and changed tennis completely and the Slams became even more important as travel became far easier. To think that Borg, Connors, or McEnroe didn't care about the number of Grand Slams they won seems silly. Grand Slams were ALWAYS more important than other tournaments. Do you think Arthur Ashe cared more about winning the US Open, the Perth Amboy Invitational, or the Caribe Hilton International?
  15. That match was riveting. Was never a Djokovic fan, though he has been persecuted enough for his COVID stance. Feel like barring injury the next 6-8 men's finals could be Alcaraz/ Djokovic.
  16. A very good friend was in last week. His comment was "not ready for prime time".
  17. Hudson valley pet-nat is a big red flag, lol! Seriously, thanks for the info and will try and swing in next time I am around, though will opt for real wine.
  18. Frenchette: Most disappointing meal I had in 2022. Would avoid. Buzzy, sure, but poor service Torrisi bar & restaurant: Excellent. I'm a huge MFG mark, but Torrisi seems more like their early days back in Little Italy. Portale: Huge fan since back at Gotham. Have enjoyed but put a bit below Torrisi from a service perspective. One not on your list, but should be: L'Abeille - one of the best meals I had in 2022, and a leader in the clubhouse for best meal in 2023 - worldwide.
  19. LE BERNARDIN. A million times over. Easily the four star I'd go back to ahead of any others. I was at Daniel not too terribly long ago and came away thinking it was an experience better than the Michelin guide would indicate, though I'd still say Le Bernardin. Will think through some other mid range options as well.
  20. Welcome back! What are you looking for? Really fun new bar with great food has opened in Bed-Stuy called Three Maples. Well off my usual track in New York but a great time, with food punching several categories above it's weight class. Wouldn't suggest a trip out from Manhattan but if you'll be in Brooklyn...
  21. Any recommendations, Trelayne? Was in San Francisco last week for a quick two day trip and am back again next month. Other than avoiding the Embarcadero, I mean? Will be with clients, and skew higher end.
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