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  1. Keithstg
    I'm glad - must mean that your flights are on time! Sadly, I've been a regular there over the past few weeks due to delays... I should mention that they have a good, and expanding, selection of VA wines, including RdV, should you want to bring a bottle of VA wine to your final destination.
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    To Richard Keane and Bill Meehan.
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    There is also a Vino Volo in the B concourse at Dulles, directly opposite the escalators to/ from the train. I believe the nearest gate is B64.
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    Having suggested District Kitchen to Waitman a week or so ago in the help wanted forum, I thought it might as well stop in, as this week finds me back in town on business. In short, District Kitchen continues to be a restaurant that I wish was in my neighborhood. Sitting at the bar I enjoyed a gin rickey (on HH special) and went with the bucatini with duck bacon and spicy tomato sauce to start. This dish was fantastic - al dente pasta, subtly spicy tomato sauce, smoky bacon, and lighter than it read on the menu. I would happily return to order a full portion as an entrée. Although I eyed the antelope medallions, ultimately I decided to go with the market steak, which this time constituted a hangar steak, along with fries and the housemade Worcestershire. The steak was well seasoned and generously portioned, while the fries were also excellent. I'm generally not much of a dessert person, but gave a cantaloupe/ basil popsicle a try - this was great - the basil was discernible, but in no way overpowered the melon, and not overly sweet. Looking forward to returning soon.
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    To Bill Scranton, a true gentleman. I'd have added "Governor", but on the few occassions that we met (always across a tennis net), he simply said "Hi Keith, I'm Bill - take it easy on an old man". If only his humility and grace were more present in today's politicians (of any party).
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    District Kitchen?
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    Ha! Of course not. Would not be caught dead on one of those things. IIRC, the person did register and post here for a few days, though.
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    I used to assume this too - that is, until I tried to park my Segway in the coat check at Bistro Bis...
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    No, it's directly under obelisk/ original pizzeria paradisio...
  10. Keithstg
    While Alice Waters had the concept for Chez Panisse, she would certainly not be today's Alice Waters without Jeremiah Tower, who you know, actually cooked the food. I'd place Alice Waters in the Irma Rombauer camp.
  11. Keithstg
    Everyone does: try www.wine-searcher.com, or maybe www.winezap.com
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    Mine is totally boring - first name, last three letters of last name. Save for "real name" boards, have been using the same handle since '99 or so. ETA: it is nice to see some folks with the same username as on the 930 club bb, not that I have been there in years, but still.
  13. Keithstg
    Which is what the whole-house generator (and insurance) is for... To the specific point of RdV wines not being value wines, I guess that depends on perspective. From an absolute perspective, I would say that no wines being produced in VA are "value wines", in that one can usually find at least a rough equivalent at similar levels and lower prices from many regions in the US and abroad. However, from my perspective, there is value in being able to support a local industry, and value in knowing the folks who make wine just a few miles from our home. Fact is, its all to easy to spend <$100 on a bordeaux blend nowadays, and rather than buy from California to support my occasional new world fix, it's great to drive the ten minutes to RdV or Delaplane. Not to mention, I like the wines (particularly at RdV), and do believe that they will benefit from some age.
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    I use CellarTracker, and have for many years - most recently upgrading to a barcode scanner now that my wine is at home and not at the Wine Rack. I totally agree that the TN's on there are excellent - it's a large part of CT's appeal for me. Joe H, if you like Wine Library and B-21, next time you are in the greater San Francisco area, check out Premier Cru.
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    If you like wines til sold out, you'll love last bottle (www.lastbottlewines.com). Same idea as WTSO, but vastly superior in my opinion.
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    Congratulations on your retirement, Joe.
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    Wow, how silly. As a resident of Paris, VA I can tell you two things, Joe - first, if you really won't patronize the Ashby because they failed to answer the phone a day in advance of your needed reservation, that's fine, but you could just as easily call back today as opposed to posting a rant on here - heck, you also could also have left a message and gotten a call back - maybe even that very same day. That's a very real solution. Second, many in this area still lack power - a bit of understanding might be helpful. Serious.I'm sure every restauranteur will find your post instructive, though. Personally, I'll be sure to eat at the Inn a few extra times this month.
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    While I'm sad that Dr.com was shafted, I am so happy for my friend Dinaw. Will be drinking to him (and with him) to celebrate.
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    While not exactly what you are looking for in terms of sleek and lots of glass, the Inn at Riverbend in Pearisburg VA is somewhat contemporary http://www.innatriverbend.com. The suites at 249 in Culpeper is more modern, but less scenic http://www.suitesat249.com. Sorry I am no help for Maryland. While not at all what you are looking for in terms of location, Winvian in Litchfield Hills, Connecticut is exactly what you are looking for in terms of style/ feel. http://www.winvian.com/cottages.asp
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    To Richard Keane and Bill Meehan.
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    So this is a "wine dinner", and there's no mention of the wines to be served with each course other than that they will presumably all be rose'? It would be helpful to know what wines will be served ahead of time, I'd think...
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    Same here. We'll miss Mark at Ray's, and look forward to seeing where he ends up!
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    Definitely not open parking. Be very careful there - AutoZone has a private company towing cars 24 hours a day. I hesitate parking there to grab carry out because I've seen so many cars towed...
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    C'mon. You've certainly lived here long enough (and seen this Congress, city council, and mayor in action) to know that intelligent and comprehensive are not exactly, um, strong suits...
  25. Keithstg
    One of the worst ideas ever. Predictably, our (hopefully soon to be former) mayor supports lifting height restrictions. Also funny that Vince is going to attend a hearing called "Shaping Washington DC for the future", as he's a walking, talking anachronism. Although on the plus side, what are the air rights to my townhouse worth?!?!
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