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  1. Keithstg
    I highly recommend Virgin America's first class, and there are multiple IAD-SFO runs per day. They have become our go-to cross country carrier, and I think are best from a service and amenity perspective. Unfortunately their first class tickets have jumped in price since they debuted - it used to be possible to fly from IAD-SFO for ~$1200 first class. Now it's right around $2k... Here's a menu sample: Click
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    To say the least. Bill was an incredible person, and as you mention, a brilliant analyst. After dinner at Rogue24 last night, I came home and popped open a can of bud heavy to toast Bill's memory. Dick was no less special, and from my hometown. The consummate family man, I am sure he is happy to see all of the kids participating in the after school sports that the foundation named in his honor supports.
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    To Dick Keane and Bill Meehan.
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    Here is a pretty comprehensive list. Amex Concierge works well, as do some well-placed concierges at local hotels. These methods seem to have the highest hit rate - can't speak to Open Table...
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    Wow, are you serious with this? The OP's review was FAR from a blast, and I don't see how re-branding something that was "inedible" as "not quite up to their old standards" helps anyone...
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    Well said, sir.
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    What an unfortunate situation, although sadly unsurprising. I hope that all who have left G3 collect what they are owed in full, and find new jobs quickly. If nothing else, this episode shows what some folks will overlook in the name of a discounted meal.
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    Hopefully great, we'll weigh in after our dinner on 9/10. Had no issue signing the contract whatsoever - just looking forward to the experience!
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    Maybe the Italian Store? How could it hurt? It couldn't. As someone who resides in DC and NYC, the outright hostility toward anything or anyone associated with the NY restaurant scene on this board is frustrating, and in my opinion, misplaced. "Invasive Species" or not, Eataly or other ventures will succeed or fail on their own merit. I highly doubt Eataly or others are crowding "locals" out of the market.
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    Yes, but Coca-Cola did not sell back to the original owners, they sold to Seagram (now Diageo, as Vivendi<who bought Seagram/Universal> sold most of their wine/spirits holdings to Diageo in the early 2000s)....
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    Really? A good review despite an incorrectly cooked steak, twice?
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    If I'm being honest, I didn't notice the price. My visits to the Clarendon location were good, and I enjoyed the flatbread. My visits ceased once the Clarendon location closed, largely because I rarely find myself west of Tyson's unless I'm flying out of Dulles. While I seem to remember issues with the building that AF was in in Clarendon, I think that the relative remoteness of the Broadlands location could not have helped. Honestly, were AF located in Tenleytown or Cap Hill - assuming favorable lease terms, I bet they would still be open.
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    CONGRATS!
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    Have you called to see if Komi allows corkage? That's the first step. Second (IMO) would be to determine if the wine you would like to bring is on their list. If so, I personally would not bring my bottle.
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    I'll open a '96 Cos tonight to toast Ger A., 1996-2011. Seems appropriate to drink something too early in memory of someone gone too soon. Ne Cede Malis, Ger.
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    Depending on the answer to xdcx's question, I'd recommend a Big Green Egg... clickity click click
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    Central's Jean-Louis room would fit the bill.
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    We (me and spouse) can make it on a Tuesday, but with travel logistics and sitter logistics would be better at 7pm (if possible). If not, we'll make it work for 6:30 as best we can.
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    Ask them if they would like to pay a commuter tax instead. Now there's one tax I could get behind*! *sadly, this will never come to pass.
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    I am very interested as well.
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    I'll wait until they open to be apathetic. If the Shake Shack in Citifield Madoff Park is any indication, it will be far and away the best option among the ballpark eats. I've lived within five blocks of the original shake shack, and didn't find much of a difference between the ballpark version, if any. Time will tell, but Danny Meyer's previous success is some cause for optimism, no?
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    I believe many people are saying just that, or expletives to that effect, anyway. The fact that a majority of our residents voted for this "One City" nonsense is beyond frustrating. Sales tax on alcohol is the least of our problems (and for what it's worth Joe, would not give me pause from buying wine in DC at all. Now the extra ~1% of my income that Vince wants is another matter....)
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    Good news! Metro runs right to the stadium as well. With the early start time and the cherry blossom 10 miler, driving in will likely be rough.
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    This is a massive upgrade! Nice. About to head to the game now...hope it's not called off.
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    I was only talking about the winners of Top Chef, and where they stack up amongst each other... for sure there are better Chefs that lost seasons than won, either due to individual challenges or trying to shave someone's head. Holding up the winners of each season, some stand out and others, well, do not. Ed said as much last season while paired with Ilan. So, where would a winner of this season rank, potentially, given that they may have competed against tougher competition than an average season, but fell short once already?
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