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I just saw Jeff post in another thread and felt the need to share my missing of Grapeseed - don't know what you got till it's gone.  

Any chance Jeff has something in the works (or is already on to something I missed)?

I listened to this a while back, on the origins of the belief that MSG is bad for you  (fake news  ) - https://www.thisamericanlife.org/668/transcript.  

FWIW, I've noticed Harris Teeter is carrying pints.  Just 4 or 5 varieties.  I liked the brown butter almond, maybe a *bit* too sweet for me, but maybe I should have exercised some better portion control.

Here here!  Pour one out for Pizza CS!!  And pray they find strength to bring back their Neapolitan pies somewhere. 

I'm heading to Montreal this spring with my family (wife and two kids under 9).  Does anyone have any recommendations for eating with the family?

I have Schwartz's for smoked mean and St. Viateur for bagels on my list already.  Thanks!

6 hours ago, DaRiv18 said:

Tried some donuts this weekend in Alexandria, not sure what the hype is about.  Granted, we got them around 3:00pm, so they were probably 5 to 9 hours old, but my chocolate glazed donut did not taste like much of anything.  Plus, these donuts are huge.  I have to agree wtih Simul Parikh's family, I prefer Dunkin better (as well as Krispy Kreme, District Doughnuts, Duck Donuts, and the late-but-great Fractured Prune).

I had the same exact feeling when I tried their donuts a while back...meh.  Both the Alexandria and DC location.  Maybe if you go first thing the morning they are fresher, and might taste better?  

I too had a love/hate relationship with Taylor, but will miss them for sure.  It seemed like they couldn't get out of their own way.  The pork sandwich was great, then they took it away.  The bread lie was annoying.  Then they started significantly scaling back the chicken cutlet and cold cut menu to the point that there were only a few options for each.  I never understood adding mediocre cheesesteaks and burgers.  Oh well.

On 8/18/2018 at 9:30 AM, lion said:

That has been the case since it's inception. 

I can't speak to the teen population, but the SweetGreen is jam-packed at lunch; largely 20s crowd.  

While I'm off topic, though there is no Nordstrom Cafe at Galleria, I recall seeing some sort of cafe in the Neiman Marcus (as I was walking through, of course).

I came here to post that I stopped going when the French dip went up to $19; $22 is absurd.  It is a good sandwich and comes with a side if I recall, but not even that big of a sandwich.  Jeez.

A few vegetarian friends claim they have the best veggie burger, if you're into that.

Part of me wants to be upset about this, but I just don't feel it.  I have never been to Rose's, mostly because I have no desire to arrange for a sitter and then wait in line for a chance to have dinner there.  Potentially being able to pay someone to hold a place in line has me intrigued, but I have to wonder what is the going rate for these people?

Now, can I raise a practical question...are we going to do Stonehenge tomorrow?

Any recent opinions on Metro 29 Diner?  Need a kid-friendly breakfast/lunch option in Arlington in a couple weeks, and I seem to be leaning this way.

Has anyone heard recent news about the potential 4935 takeover referenced in the article Pool Boy posted?

Does anyone know if this place is still around, I can't remember seeing it in ages.

Side note: what ever happened to those little "On the Fly" carts...they seemed to disappear as the food truck revolution began.

Little man decided that this is his favorite pizza delivery place now. They have a gluten-free option and it's decent. I just wished they offered some coupons....

When the Bethesda store was in operation, they had pretty good coupons all the time.  You've probably done this, but try their mailing list?

Don - On the first question, I think you have it placed correctly.  On the second question, maybe the coffee experts can weigh-in.  Is there any way it can exist in both spaces, or is that a PITA?  

We probably go to Olazzo 3-4 times a year, plus carryout every now and then.

I believe the dish Pool Boy referenced is called Chicken Cardinale and he is completely right about that chicken, not great.  HOWEVAH, I order that dish about half the time we go (and my wife gets it the other half of the time).  There is nothing particularly unique or inspiring about the "pink" sauce that comes with that dish, but darn if it isn't addictive.

When I have ventured away from the Chicken Cardinale, I opt for the Chicken Milanese.  Interesting enough, I like the chicken that comes with this dish (pounded thin and lightly fried) but the pasta with a cream sauce is usually just ok.

Overall, I like Olazzo, period.  The numerous mediocre/expensive competitors in Bethesda heightens the stature of Olazzo, fair or unfair.

I hope they do well, and maybe learn from Fractured Prune, which seemed to expand rapidly in the area with mediocre results.  I've had their donuts in Duck, NC a few times.  Hard to beat a hot donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

With Freddy's gone from Bethesda, anyplace to get a decent lobster roll in Bethesda (I see the BGR option above, may take a look to see if still offered). TIA!

In Bethesda, I have had good luck with Luke's in the Bethesda Row alley.

Those chicken pot pie fritters were (and probably still are) pretty darn great.  If I stop by again, that will be a major driving factor.

I do wish they would try a few more things with the menu.  The handful of times we went, I don't recall any specials, and the menu today appears almost exactly the same as ever...but maybe that is the diner idea.  They don't seem to be losing any business over it either.

Does anyone have a recent experience here?  How hard will it be for a party of two to walk in on Saturday night (sitting at the bar is perfectly fine)?

Menu at the Penn Qtr. location says they will start offering cheesesteaks October 1.  Will be interesting to see how they handle the cheesesteak prep with their normal sub operations.  Also offering "soft rolls" now...not quite sure what that means.  A few new menu options too by the looks of it, but I didn't have a chance to linger too long.

My trusty Vine Street Expressway never leads me wrong, but the pesto on the sandwich lacked any punch and I've better out of the jarred pesto offered by Costco.  It seems like their quality has been trending downward for years now, and I always find something new to be slightly disappointed in, but yet I still return, and it is still the best sandwich in my work 'hood.

I was in the Penn Qtr. location again today, and I couldn't help but notice the cups and take-away bags carried the 'Taylor Charles Steak and Ice' branding.  I'm probably reading too much into this, but could the Taylor hoagie shops start offering their cheesesteaks?

I haven't really had a chance to fully explore yet, but they updated their menu a few weeks ago.  Not that I have anything against sandwiches with "garlicky spinach," kale or avocado, but I feel like the Taylor guys keep moving further (changing roll suppliers) and further (wheat rolls, kids meals) away from their original concept and product, which was awesome.

I swear Five Guys had them first, in select locations, but who knows.

Speaking of soda, can someone explain the difference between Boylan's and Puck's?  If I recall, a few places near work started with Boylan's machines a few years ago and replaced them with Puck's after a while; Taylor Gourmet, Chop'd, for example.

Although Glover Park is not exactly easy to get to from the Maryland burbs, it is better than Falls Church.  I have really enjoyed Mad Fox the few times I have been to their Falls Church location; nothing mind blowing but good, solid food in a good atmosphere that works for our child enabled crew.

I definitely recommend The Maneuver IPA.  A perfect happy hour pairing with their pretzel app.

I made a quick stop here on a recent rainy morning.  They seemed to be doing a brisk business, but I did not have a long wait and was able to snag a small table around 8:45.  I tried a couple simple baked products: the english muffin and a plain croissant.  The croissant was wonderful and perfectly flaky.  I was intrigued by the english muffin based on a recent writeup in the Post's commuter rag, and I was rewarded with a chewy, slightly tangy, treat that I ate all on its own (no butter, jelly, or anything).  I would love to live close enough to buy a half dozen of these for a weekend breakfast at home with the family.

The english muffin, croissant, and a small iced coffee came to $8.  I don't typically remember to list prices in these posts, but feel obliged to here given the above discussion.  $8 struck me as fair and reasonable for this, especially in close-in DC.

I did not have the pleasure of trying any challa, but dang it looked good.

We just went a few nights ago.  My wife and her friends raved about the meatballs (Marco's Balls) and their pies (Spinaci and a special with anchovies).

I may have ordered wrong with a Margherita Classica, which was a perfectly serviceable pie, but I just find their crust to be lacking that flavorful, chewy, char-ry quality that I have come to expect in this type of pizza. [note: In fairness, I had just been to Pizza CS, so my expectations were pretty high]