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  1. Keithstg
    Article on Rocco in today's New York Times Rocco's publicist must work overtime. My favorite part of the article - 'the “Rocco Gets Real” book (Meredith, $19.95) features recipes that often hinge on brand-name ingredients like a can of Progresso lentil soup, a jar of Heinz pork gravy or a cup of Splenda. " Ugh.
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    Madison Bistro, 37th and Madison. Smaller than Artisanal, but excellent.
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    Or as an argument in favor of an "Ignore User" button... Were I to open an establishment in DC (restaurant or bar), I would absolutely do so in Ward 6 or 7. These are underserved areas in my opinion (ward 6 is still underserved, I think), and currently support several independently owned establishments. As a Ward 6 resident when not in NYC, I'd personally like the idea of having a business in my own community. The Joe Englert H Street model is a good one. Additionally, cost per sq. foot has to be lower than the surrounding areas in DC.
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    Black's.
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    Not another coffee shop = positive development.
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    Grand Mart has been known to carry them, as does Union Meat at Eastern Market, or Wagshal's. There is also a butcher in McLean (the organic butcher, maybe) that carries them.
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    Mark and Orlando's? Not as far as 15Ria or Nage, I don't think.
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    That's the opinion of some of my friends, not me. Anyway - the pessimist in me says that there's no chance that the city will be able to handle the crowds - much less the clean-up required each day. But, hope springs eternal.
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    I agree that it's our duty to shake these people down. This council decision has inspired a huge email chain among my friends, 99% of whom live in the district. So far opinions seem to be in one of three camps - "we have to deal with suburban a-holes all weekend and now this" (adams morgan / Logan Circle, mostly), "wow, cool, whatever" (all other areas of the city represented), and "sweet! bender!" (also all other areas of the city). Me, I'm just sad to miss it!
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    Bummer. Hopefully some kinks will have been worked out by Dec. 11th - back in DC for a night and the Jockey Club was selected for a group dinner...
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    The show wasn't awful...I saw one episode (the one shot on an island in Maine), only because we spend summers at the location and it was nice to see familiar faces. That said, I would like to see actual chefs like Chef Simon on the Food Network more often than not. That guy is too close to the caricatures that are Guy Fieri, Sandra Lee, and RR for me to stomach.
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    I don't think that very many of the misfits that "won" the Next Food Network Star have made it onto the Food Network, but they are bringing back the guy from Dinner:Impossible. Ridiculous. Click
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    Since I'm still up here in NYC I haven't been yet, but my neighbors on the Hill have enjoyed it. It's at 11th and H. Taylor Website (In Progress) It's distinctly Philly themed, I'm told.
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    Or Taylor on H Street.
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    Definitely no seating. Just a storefront, with MPD cars triple parked out front - that's the best way to determine if they are open. Sandwiches are ok - decent meatball sub. Not worth a special trip, IMO.
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    That's good to hear. We've been to a few places in the past week or so ( iTrulli x2, Park Ave. Autumn, Quality Meats) and all have been packed. I hope this trend continues in DC (as well as up here in NYC)!
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    Yes. I'm guessing that the pinot grigio was $13/glass or so? Ugh.Note, I don't have any problem paying $13/glass of wine that I enjoy, is unique, or otherwise different, but the "modestly appointed" line in your first post leads me to believe that you're getting a pretty standard wine.
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    Maybe, but have you seen prior seasons? The prior winners and finalists (excepting Ilan) had / have serious chops and are excellent chefs.
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    I agree, and would then add tip, putting the total between $36-38.
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    ....Or not. Deal cancelled. Click Click Click
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    Early....1990 Sori' Paitin Barbaresco from magnum. Then, about 15 minutes ago - 1990 Krug Clos du Mesnil. What better time than right now!
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    I'd take my clients to Corduroy. Nothing against the Source, but at Corduroy you can be absolutely sure that the service will be flawless, the food excellent, and it's quiet enough for conversation. I'm not sure if the upstairs at the Source is as loud as downstairs - but downstairs is LOUD.
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    As of about five minutes ago, looks like I too will be at EMP, with clients, drinking heavily.
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    Very good point. I hadn't thought about that...I use the CT estimate for insurance purposes (e.g. replacement value)
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    why not send a PM to starfish? He may be able to be of assistance. Or, you could set up a Cellartracker account on the web, pay a modest fee, and enter the bottles into the cellar. CT has an automatic valuation feature that takes average winebid.com prices for the bottles. Not a super-exact science, but it would at least provide a baseline. I'm fairly sure that any of the major wine insurers (like Fireman's Fund or Chubb) could provide one as well.
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