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  1. Keithstg
    So, where does everyone see the eventual winner of Top Chef - All Stars ranking on the list of winners thus far? Higher because of the "better" competition, or lower, as the "best" of the also rans? I've had a few discussions about this lately and can't seem to figure out where I stand, save for the winner being easily better than Ilan, Hosea, and Kevin. Funny to see Hosea directly reference the "haters" last episode, btw.
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    Indeed. I don't think I'm THAT old, but Yelp and Twitter make my head bleed. You kids get off my lawn! Kudos to Derek - I could read takedowns of morons on Yelp all day.
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    To Kwame "Fully Loaded" Brown, for reminding me (and other district residents) that every so often we can expect the worst of our elected officals and still be surprised.
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    Yeah, I thought that the two were connected., and knew about the bayou, surfside, jetties, smith point (and don't forget something sweet) conglomerate. I stand corrected.
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    This is interesting, because I am 99% sure that Bayou and The Cajun Experience are owned by the same folks...
  6. Keithstg
    Try searching Scott Drewno - shorter list of results... Source Thread
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    I have always found Cafe Deluxe (on Wisconsin, have not been to the Bethesda or Tyson's locales) to be solid, if unspectacular. I'm moved today to post because the staff working last night were truly superb, and handled the unexpected expansion of our group from 8 to 12 people graciously, quickly, and efficiently. They enabled our group to celebrate both two friends returning to DC, and send off a friend about to be deployed, who was an unexpected addition to our group, along with some of his friends. The food was fine, but the food last night wasn't really the point. Aside from being very accomodating, once we were seated service was friendly, engaging, and well-paced. We may not forgo 2 Amy's for Cafe Deluxe every time in the future, but we will certainly swing by more often when we are in the mood for basic American fare, and superb service.
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    Last time we were in Napa (May), we stayed at Calistoga Ranch, and loved it. May prove cost prohibitive for accomodations for 6, though. I would recommend staying in either Calistoga or Healdsburg (although not close to each other), for pretty much the same reasons as Leleboo. If you liked Frank Family, you might also like Harris Estate, Venge, O'Shaunessy (sp?) for Cabs, and Failla, and my personal favorite, Copain, for pinot / syrah.
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    Cafe du Parc could work. Not too far, open early, and takes reservations. Poste would also be an option.
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    This was the case for me until I discovered how to ignore users... Too bad about Mendocino on several levels. I, for one, enjoyed my meals there, as well as the Sunday night 50% off wine special.
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    This is true, and they will waive further corkage for larger parties with advance notice, in my experience.
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    The Goodstone is great. We were there relatively recently, and rented the Manor House for a long weekend. Can't speak to rooms in general, but the manor house was spectacular. Since Chef King had left, the food is somewhat less ambitious, but still good. The setting is fantastic, and the wine list is also solid. I would definitely stay there over any other spots in Middleburg, but might try Ashby Inn for dinner since Chef King is there now (and it's not too far away, I don't think).
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    Thanks! That's what I get for spending 99.8% of my time in the district...
  14. Keithstg
    In the case of Eve, is PX open for drinks during the week? If so, the Eve / PX combo would be great.
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    That's true. I'd heard that they were looking for a more permanent location, but as of now looks like they will be gone come spring.
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    At the risk of sounding like a typical district resident, why not either use Metro or take a cab? Or metro one way and cab back? That way, no need to search for parking spots, or limit yourself to places that have valet.
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    Agreed. Although I enjoyed the old cafe and the option of ordering off the back room menu, all the consternation over the "new cafe" seems odd to me, particularly given the logistics involved with both kitchens.
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    Not right now, but this evening I will raise a glass to Sargent Shriver.
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    I'm late to this, so my apologies, but Range certainly has what you are looking for....
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    We've been a half dozen times since DC-3 has opened. As Shaggy said upthread, it's a perfect spot for a quick, cheap weekend lunch. The Jersey ripper is excellent, as is the half smoke, which is a good bit spicier than what one gets at Ben's... As with almost any restaurant on Barracks row, DC-3 can be crowded, but they are already pretty efficient, so our waits have always been minimal, rarely topping 10 minutes for food.
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    To Bill Meehan and Richard Keane.
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    Agreed. Reminds me a bit of either Pee Wee's Playhouse or Big Adventure (can't remember which), where Pee Wee starts sending thank you notes for thank you notes in an effort to get more mail. I could understand quick answer to a question if asked, but I would not expect anything else.
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    The dress code does not apply to the lounge (or at least it didn't ). Not sure on the opening time,in that you might be able to order drinks at the bar prior to 6, but I believe food service in the lounge begins at 6.
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    Not for nothing, but if I was a local business owner and my pricing was discussed on line, in such vague and general terms, by folks with (by and large) no view into the costs associated with producing said product, I would scream. I've noticed this trend in the Cap Hill SE thread as well, particularly re: Ted's, but whatever. Yes, some places are more expensive than others. Yes, a TGI McFunster's in Des Moines will often be cheaper than a locally owned restaurant, particularly in a major metropolitan area. A restaurant, even a pizzeria, that aims to use the best ingredients and offer diners something better/ different than one could get elsewhere may be more expensive than others in their genre. This is news?I look forward to trying Orso.
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    Ditto. Will be at the game on Friday to toast the boss. Fitting that they will play the Rays. Love him or hate him, he did all he could to put a winning team on the field.
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