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    Eating at Nationals Park

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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    I wouldn't say that. At those prices, you'll certainly feel like you've been taken for a ride... ;)
    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.

    What Are You Drinking Right Now?

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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.

    Dining in San Francisco

    in San Francisco Restaurants and Dining

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    Anyone with recent experiences to recommend? Heading back out west for a few days next week and wondering where to go (aside from my already planned and much-anticipated return to Swan Oyster Depot)...
    I was out last month for business and ate at SPQR, Range, Ame, and Zuni. Zuni was by far the worst meal, but I would not hesitate to recommend SPQR for a great, casual dinner in Pacific Heights, or Range for an extremely well priced "new american (ish) meal with one michelin *. Ame was also excellent, but probably qualifies as a splurge for those not travelling for business (with a generous per diem).

    Bacon

    in Shopping and Cooking

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    Anyone ever smoke with alder wood? I live on "Alder Woods Court," so I thought it would be clever. Would it be tasty?
    Alder would be just fine. I have both cold and hot smoked bacon with apple and hickory with good results - I'd probably not use mesquite, as the flavor can be quite strong - best save that for brisket.

    ETA: Ruhlman's book on charcuterie does have an excellent section on bacon.

    What Are You Drinking Right Now?

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    2005 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir (Saralee Vineyard). Consumed waaay to early in it's life, but delicious with some time in the decanter. Earthy nose, bright cherry fruit, strawberry notes with a touch of menthol. Light colored compared to the typical RRV pinot nowadays, and this was refreshingly low in alcohol at 13%. Nice to not have a Cali pinot come in at 15% or better every time out.

    This is available at WFM for under $25 - a bargain.

    Dining Near RFK Stadium

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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    Because at least in the neighborhood surrounding Barracks Row, which is closer to the new stadium than RFK, they are putting FR#&%NG METERS on the residential streets. Those with Ward 6 stickers (which is the ward for the stadium and Barracks Row) apparently will be exempt from the meters.
    Off topic, but as both a neighborhood resident and Nats season ticket holder, I think that the meters are a fantastic idea.

    Barbecue

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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    Is this the same as the Hogs on the Hill in NE on New York Ave before Bladensburg, right behind the Checkers? Have passed the place a few times and wondered if it might be any good. Anyone been to this outpost?
    I have a few times. It's better than Checker's....and Kenny's on Maryland Avenue, but certainly nothing earth shattering. I think the best 'cue on the hill comes out of the bradley smoker in my back yard :mellow:

    The Best Restaurants In The Area

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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    Cityzen isn't all that cozy, but if you tell them that it's a special occasion, they will make a little effort to make it memorable, to include a little less-exposed table. There are some corners of the dining room that are pretty private. I can almost guarantee that you will have at least one or two "holy shit" moments. That would be my recommendation.
    Another vote for Cityzen. Marcel's is a great restaurant, but less on the "holy shi&" scale. When I think of Marcel's I think of extremely well prepared dishes, but nothing too far off the beaten path. Not that there's anything wrong with that - just seems like Cityzen is more in line with what you're looking for.

    Central, 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Downtown - Executive Chef Nick Johnson and Chef de Cuisine Sean Mulcahy

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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    Call and ask about the Jean-Louis room.
    To follow up on what Mark said, the Jean Louis room is great for groups around 15. I've had a work event there as well as a birthday party, and both were excellent. The room is very nicely outfitted, and the view into the kitchen is very neat. The folks I work with were fascniated by it.

    Mario Batali Axed from the Food Network

    in News and Media

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    I felt the same way after Mario and Sara Moulton got their programs axed as well, but there are still some worthwhile programs on TFN such as Iron Chef and Alton Brown. The thing I don't understand is why they put many of their most interesting stuff either on Prime Time in competition with everything else on during those time slots or post-prime time. But now that I have acquired a DVR, I guess the programming decisions of TFN's mangment don't matter that much to me :(
    New article on the Food Network and its demise in the times this morning. Quoth Batali “They don’t need me. They have decided they are mass market and they are going after the Wal-Mart crowd,” which he said was “a smart business decision. So they don’t need someone who uses polysyllabic words from other languages.” Wonder who he's talking about?

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    Favorite Wine Stores

    in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails

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    Mine definitely isn't Bassin's. They undoubtedly have a great selection, but what is with the staff? I have gone there four times in the last year and never once has anyone on the floor asked me if I needed assistance, or even smiled or nodded in my direction. On my last visit, I was there 2 Saturdays ago near to opening time, and one of only a couple customes in the store. The 4 or 5 employees stood gathered near the computer in the middle of the place talking only to one another, trying to impress each other with the wines they've tasted recently. After that, they went into an extended discussion of a pornographic movie clip they'd seen on the Internet, in full hearing range of anyone else on the sales floor. I suppose that a lot of the money comes from people phoning in orders, but every time I've been a customer in that place, I've felt like I was trespassing.
    I've had the exact same experience, however at Wide World of Wines, not Bassin's. I buy probably 60% of my wine from Schneider's, 30% off mailing list, and 10% auction.
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