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  1. Keithstg
    Cos d'Estournel buys Chateau Montelena....
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    Last night with a couple of "Bryan Flannery" cut ribeyes - 1989 Leoville Las Cases. Elegant, and enough stuffing to stand up to the prime ribeyes. Wish we had more bottles!
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    Looks like burgers aren't just all the rage in Washington.... NYT on Parisian Burger Fad
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    I'd add the Argonaut to the list of good burgers. Good choice of toppings (smoked mozz and bacon on mine on the 4th), coarse ground beef, good brioche bun, just tasty overall. We were there most recently on the 4th - were thinking of going to Hell Burger, but didn't want to get a one month old in the car and drive all the way out there. While I wouldn't put the Argonaut burger up with CPS, Palena, et al, it is up with Bistro d'Oc, in my opinion.
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    "Hand Sliced" Flat Iron Steak?? How else would it be sliced? Menu sounds like a bunch of marketing MBA's decided to open a restaurant "concept" and make it scalable/ franchise- ready. Oh, wait....
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    EVOhNo!

    Keithstg replied to Sthitch's topic in News and Media

    I hope her ghostwriter really needed the money.
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    Also, the President's Club serves until 45 minutes after game end, at least for day games, anyway.
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    With rare, rare exception (only one that I can think of) those who make their first post a vague teardown of a restaurant like you describe above tend to move on after the first post and add nothing of value. Whether directed at a sacred cow or not, these one-off posts are trolls, and should be viewed as such. I don't think anyone objected to your comments as much as they did the ones that came after, Danfishe. I highly doubt we'll hear from the other party again....oh well. You'll find stuff like this on an internet BB. Sadly, some trolls come with the territory.
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    My parents were in town this weekend, and when I dropped them off at the hotel I saw the Adour sign in the lobby. Any word on if the design and wine focus will be the same as the (excellent) NY location? I'd assume so, but you never know...
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    I use an infared thermometer. Or an old fashioned meat thermometer might work, if you want to go that route.
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    Really? I sort of expected that from Ilan. He's easily the least talented Top Chef winner thus far, and was mercilessly criticized from almost the minute his season aired (with good reason). I'm sure he wanted to give the cheftestants a little of what he has gotten in terms of negativity...
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    Very cool - I'm embarrassed to say I went out and bought a bradley a year or so ago instead of trying this out. If you really want solar power for the fan I might be able to help out.
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    Last night at Corduroy - 2002 Cristom Pinot - maybe Marjorie vineyard, but sadly I don't remember...
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    Nope - that's it.
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    Made it to the new space last Friday night. Perhaps the best compliment that we can give is that the experience is as good as we remembered, and the new building is beautiful! To echo JimRice, the soft shell crab appetizer is fantastic, and is light meal sized. Aside from the softshell, we ordered some old Corduroy favorites, the lamb loin and the NY strip, both every bit as good as in the old space. Service was fantastic as always, and the space is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks to Ferhat for not laughing at me as a tripped up the stairs by the second floor bar - I had my head on a swivel, trying to take everything in. We can't wait to spend more time at the new spot!
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    Friday night at Charlie Palmer Steak: 1977 Heitz Bella Oaks: 750ml bottle, fill at base neck. Surprisingly dark - seemed to gain a bit of weight in the glass. Aromas of oak, leather, and cassis, plum fruit and coriander. Very good - wasn't sure what to expect, but fortunately the wine inside was as pristine as the bottle looked on the outside?! 1977 Heitz Martha's Vineyard: 750ml bottle, also base neck. Darker than the Bella Oaks, and the famous eucalyptus / mint nose was very evident. Completely resolved tannins, and spice, leather, and black fruits. An excellent bottle - so glad luck was on our side Friday night!
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    I was at CPS on Friday night for dinner, and did not have any of the issues you describe. Our steaks (2x cowboy ribeye, 1x filet) were cooked as ordered, and properly seasoned. Our appetizers were also good (short rib ravioli and salads), as were the side orders (Broccoli, hen of the woods, and potato puree). Service was competent and professional. Between the good, reliable steaks and the free corkage, which that night was a pair of 1977 Heitz's (Bella Oaks and Martha's Vineyard), we will surely return.
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    Last night - 2004 Copain Hawk's Butte Syrah. Decanted for about two hours - mmmm, bacon fat and black fruits! Very restrained Syrah, definitely not a fruit bomb. We'll see what the second half of the bottle develops into tonight.
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    This promises to be the worst season yet - Hells Kitchen continually plays Rachael Ray to Top Chef's Tom C....(or Boulud).
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    Had a quick dinner at Levi's this past Friday. Highlights were a HUGE portion of beef ribs - good smoke and sauce on them, a rarity in these parts. The fried chicken was well seasoned and crunchy, and the meat was very moist. The sides came off of the aforementioned steam table, although this may have been a function of when we arrived (45 minutes prior to closing) than anything else. Mac and Cheese was good, as was the cole slaw. Mashed potatoes were of the instant variety. All in all, a very good impromptu meal, all for $31.90! Can't beat that....and that it's close to home.
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    ...As was their longtime manager, whose name currently escapes me - darn!
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    Since Aramark no longer has the concessions contract for the Nationals, it's not Aramark with the Ben's name. I believe that Bens uses the same source for their burgers and chili at both locations. I haven't had the burger, but the half smokes are the same as always...
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    This is true, and invaluable information. The stadium is incredible - I think that the lower concourse food lines will continue to be very long for the first few weeks/months of the season, if only for the fact that it's the only councourse where you can walk around the entire stadium... On a side note, maybe we can set up some "on a whim" events this season for Dr.com members who are going to a game?
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    Is this news? Was anyone expecting the concession prices to be low? I know I'll be there for 81 games (barring illness or other plans) and will enjoy the expanded concession options - these prices are in line with most, and certainly lower than some, other ballparks in the league.
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    Some wines from Easter Sunday: Jacquesson no.730: very nice, fine bubbles, a little toasty. 2000 De Chambrun: Still a bit tannic, great with leg of lamb 1977 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cab: Bottle was singing for about an hour, then fell apart. 2004 Copain Hawk's Butte Syrah: Huge nose, very, very big wine. Tight. Not touching the rest of these for at least two years.
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