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  1. MarkS
    Another Import I like is Franck Agostini. http://franckssignaturewines.com/ He is a rock star in France and set us up with a few appointments that were great. Tasting wine with a 7th generation farmer/producer was great. Though not set up for visitors and tours, we were welcomed with many wines to taste.
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    I miss Arrowine. Doug had a really good palate. I currently buy from and frequent Wine Cellars of Annapolis. The owner Patrick is really good. Every Saturday and many Fridays there are tastings put on by the distributor and/or importer. As an example this past Saturday Aurilleo from Grapes of Spain was there pouring with a distributor. I know I like Spanish reds and after tasting 8 wines I did bring home a few bottles. I tend to go to this tasting frequently as I must pass by the wine store to leave the peninsula i live on.
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    Is this grill pan or something else? Sounds great
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    He may not know food but I bet he made amazing money all those years.
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    The Annapolis town center location closed as well. Never tried it,
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    Annapolis has many events such as Rock the Dock with unlimited oysters shucked by the oystermen who harvested them that day. Freshness counts.
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    Never had Sweetleaf, will have to seek it out.
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    My two sons who play and follow hockey say the Caps need a strong Dman or 2 to make a long playoff run. Their argument is good Dmen will drive opposing shots down and those that are taken will be from further away. Only way this will happen is to trade Holtby before trade deadline.
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    This was probably the best Westin we stayed at in El Ciego, Rioja, Spain. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/biolc-hotel-marques-de-riscal-a-luxury-collection-hotel-elciego/ Designed by Frank Gheery, stunning!
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    Actually all rooms were renovated last year. Much better then the Sheraton we previously stayed in. When it's 2 nights a week, 45+ weeks a year, out of my pocket the Ritz isnt happening.
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    We stay weekly at the Westin in Tysons so we accumulate and use lots of Bonvoy points. The Convention Center Marriott Marquis blew us away for the size and breadth of their gym. 2 floors of equipment, larger then many gyms.
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    We brunched there last Sunday as part of my birthday celebration. My 2 sons, 26 and 29, normally don't do bottomless but really enjoyed eating and drinking for 2+ hours. The 26 year old played college hockey and eats like a monster, even he filled up!
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    A few years ago we were told to make an appointment at Round Two near St. Helena. When we called on our way the winemaker son lead us to his dad house. Dad apologized for the rain, sat us at his dining table and discussed his philosophy of winemaking for 3+ hours while pouring and pouring great wine. Dad, Dennis Johns has been involved in the business for many years. His passion was phenomenal. http://www.roundtwowines.com/press/about
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    I'll have to drink less wine and make the cellar last.
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    Win or loose the product they put on at home is top rate. My wife saw the Golden Knights in Vegas, she said arena was just ok.
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    Yup. Somehow I am coded as Chicken Mark from Annapolis. Always order it and they think Naptown is next galaxy. This is great Chicken. Not Ruta Chicken but still great,
  17. MarkS
    @Pool Boy needs to have the crack chicken at the Boqueria. They have reservations.
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    Brunch at Penn Quarter location before Caps game. We ordered ala carte and all enjoyed the food and service. Will keep coming back as this is solid food at a good price point and some of the dishes are quite interesting. The potatoes served with our dishes was like crack. Garlic aioli on top and a harissa like sauce at the bottom of the plate. Most interesting is that they have somehow coded me in their system as Mark from Annapolis who loves our chicken. Who knew I can have brief fame or that Annapolis is in a galaxy far away. Not quite VIP but that coding gets a rounds of free drink served to us.
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    In Annapolis, Mission has a BBQ boat. They deliver food to boats docked out on mooring balls. A true advantage but on land the Annapolis Smokehouse is much better.
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    Grapes is my Cheers. I'm always welcome, they know us and its is always great. Popped in last Friday night after a photo show at the Annapolis maritime Museum. We were poured several wines to taste before we settled on a bottle of Priot. This matched perfectly with a plate of Brussels and an entrée of Short Ribs. We shared both plates as we had already snaked at the photo. Seriously, if you have never been to Grapes, go. Chef is rocking on all cylinders and it is a fun and friendly wine bar.
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    too short time. Fat and juices need more time to get unctuous, especially starting from frozen. Next time go for another hour or two and add some apple cider to the bag before cooking.
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    The Boqueria nearby probably helped their downfall.
  23. MarkS
    Cash is king. When I lived in Montgomery County, the flashiest neighbors all owned dry cleaners.. Cash businesses
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    I strongly suggest attending a game in person. Owners have spent $$$ on team, new scoreboards, sound, seats , bathrooms and concession to create a top notch experience. I go to 5 games a year and it is always a great time. Had a Heavy Seas IPA on tap Saturday, very good beer.
  25. MarkS
    Watch a few Daredevil episodes.
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