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Marty L.

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  1. I adore and treasure 2 Amys--we're there several times a month--but the suggestion that we should feel sorry for those of you down in the Crescent City, well . . . . 😉
  2. absolutely -- and unless something's changed recently, the full dinner menu oughta be available at lunch, too
  3. Fair enough. I think they'd really like Bantam King--no reservations, but usually no (or short) wait. And close to the mall. Fried chicken for those who don't want ramen. Also, I think Jaleo is excellent for families with kids -- was for mine for many years.
  4. I'd skip Daikaya Izakaya. Much better to go to Daikaya (or Bantam King--great for kids) for ramen. (Be prepared for a wait at the former.) Or if you're looking for a great izakaya, go to Seki.
  5. Their tables can't hold more than five, except during the prix-fixe family-style meal at the start of the evening, which I recommend to you: http://www.tailupgoat.com/family-style
  6. The kids'll love the grilled meats and fried rice and potato puffs at Thip Khao. Near the mall, I think Teaism and Jaleo remain the best lunch bets. And Daikaya and Bantam King for *ramen* (and fried chicken at the latter).
  7. Both the "regular" and (especially) the knife-cut are the real deal. Now there are two places to eat in G'Burg, virtually on top of each other (Taco Bar being the other).
  8. The criterion is a bit vague--he refers to "mom and pop," but not all are family run; and of course none is high-end, although some, such as Bistro Aracosia, Amoo's and All-Purpose, aren't inexpensive, either--but it's a pretty good, diverse list. I believe I've been to one location or another of 17 of the 25. I'm unfamiliar with Archipelago, Balaji Cafe, Chez Dior, Game Sports Club, and Royal Nepal. Should I rush to try any of them? I do wish, in these post-Chowhound days, that we had more reports on places such as these--and many like them--much more frequently on this site.
  9. I concur wholeheartedly. What a blast. And if you're lucky, some nights Johnny has a few pizzas available, too, which are (not surprisingly) fantastic. But the gyro is even better.
  10. It's far, far more reflective of a player's offensive value than any of the traditional statistics, but no serious observers think of it as "the ultimate offensive statistic." It's been superseded (or complemented, more accurately) by far more comprehensive and context-sensitive metrics, including various iterations of Wins Above Replacement (WAR) and other stats.
  11. What explains why he didn't indulge in any of the things that make 2 Amys great? That he didn't heed *any* of the advice offered on this site?
  12. If memory serves, the tater tots are a *$3* add-on at the Dupont Circle location.
  13. Anything worth purchasing this year other than La Casita? Anyone been to the Chiko or Hank's stands?
  14. Coquette would always be my first choice -- shorts & sandals probably ok, but call to be sure. Turkey & the Wolf is another excellent (and very different) option.
  15. Perfect? I dunno -- only 20 spectacular dishes out of 23 or so.
  16. Bad Saint hardly needs more kudos (the 28 or so seats are constantly filled), but a meal there this week confirmed that it's truly one of our gems. Genevieve Villamora is the perfect host/proprietor and Tom Cunanan's cooking is as soulful and delicious as just about anything in town. (An eggplant/squash/tofu dish was spectacular.) He's very worthy of representing D.C. as a James Beard finalist in Chicago next week.
  17. Not saying it's not good for the masterminds themselves (but cf. Mike Isabella)--but it rarely benefits the restaurants that were great in the first instance. That is to say, we the consumers tend to lose out.
  18. A very nice comeback story. I haven't been to K&K because I try to avoid the Wharf. I can attest, however, that the cheesesteak place in Union Market is really great. What worries me: He dreams of running “a bajillion restaurants.” Never a good idea.
  19. I was just at Cellar Door on Saturday morning--and I agree. (Don't miss the great bread, even if "only" as part of a tartine.) Mi Tocaya Antojeria was wonderful, too.
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