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  1. Adam23
    We have had good luck with the Wegmans basil with the roots. Throw it in a glass of water and it lasts for weeks - and also continues to grow. As with the above, we have had great luck with Super H for veges. We do also find that the "American" fruits and veges, such as strawberries, grapes, etc. do turn quickly and are not nearly the quality (or price) we pay at say Costco or somewhere like that.
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    So happy the new Dupont Circle location has opened in the PNC on the circle. Stopped in for a delightful, flavorful salad. Absent the annoying to open containers, a very satisfying lunch. No more Chopt muck for me.
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    Funny. This has happened to me a handful of times at du Parc. Maybe i'll have to book in French for now on.
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    Lack of foot traffic I would assume (or lack of the right kind of foot traffic - vagrants don't usually hang out at lounges, but do love the neighboring Burger King). 6th is a slow street in Chinatown, especially considering this spot is smack in between some condo building and the Metro office building, both which have no ground floor retail. Its only busy on that block before and after a game or concert at the VZ.
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    Noticed this place a few days ago while walking around. Doesn't appear to be open for dinner yet, lunch only right now. It's right next to Chinatown Express on 6th. I haven't had a chance to try it, but my sister-in-law did and said it was rather good. In particular, they supposedly make their pita from scratch and she noted that their pita was particularly good.
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    It's pretty much my favorite in DC. I do note, that it always tastes better the next day and is particularly delicious cold.
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    The list is pretty extensive, lots of 1/2 bottles and you can do the pairings. We did two 1/2s, one red and one white, which worked out well. 5 courses traditional menu, though as mentioned there is a tasting menu which is longer. I also highly recommend the cheese course, probably the best cheese course i've had in the US.
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    I typically order the beef chow fun and lo meins of varying sorts. I've found them to be pretty good and not drenched in oil like other places in Chinatown (Chinatown Express comes to mind). I also like their dumplings and their egg drop soup is pretty good. My wife likes the congee quite a bit if that is your thing.
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    Jackey Cafe is surprisingly good, equal to Full Key. I really can't eat Chinatown Express anymore - way to greasy. Another option is Capital Q for BBQ which is pretty decent. Ellas Wood Fired Pizza is also good as well.
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    I was pretty unimpressed at lunch yesterday. The calamari, a favorite of mine, was a bit soggy and the tartar sauce was watery. The fries I had were soggy as well. Hopefully things get back to normal soon.
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    That and the never-ending crowd of convention-goers staying at the Hyatt and Wash Court Hotel that somehow always end up there. Worst restaurant in DC? It's up there on my list but not the worst. Their grilled cheese is tolerable if doused with ample amounts of tomato ketchup and stuffed with their pickles of questionable vintage. Though I still have nightmares about how horrible their french fries are.
  12. Adam23
    We've been ordering cakes from Justin at BakeShopDc.com for our special occasions. I don't think he'll do mousse (but certainly ask) be makes very tasty, moist chocolate layer cakes.
  13. Adam23
    When in Cape Town we generally dine at the Savoy Cabbage. Superb food. We sent our friends there last week and they had a superb meal as well. In the winelands, we have had fabulous meals at Le Quartier Francais and Ruebens (in Franschhoek) and Bosmans (in Paarl). We've had pretty good meals at Le Bon Vivant and had a nice lunch at Bread and Wine. I've heard great things about Bouillabaisse. For wineries, i'd personally skip Mulderbosch and Neil Ellis. You can generally get those wines in the US, though Mulderbosch has some SA only wines which are nice. I'd recommend grabbing a copy of the Platter Guide and looking for the smaller producers you can't get here. That way you can bring back a ton of stuff. I'd do a stop at Vergelegen (a big producer though), amazing grounds and good wine. It is a little out of the way though in Somserset West. Zorgvliet makes some nice wines (near Stellenbosch) as well as Neethlingshof. GlenWood is a place i've been looking to try on my next trip - last time we went they were closed which was annoying since its a 3KM drive down a gravel road. Also, De Toren in Stellenbosch makes some nice wines. Have a great trip
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    For a meal in an hour in Allentown, i'd probably say Werts Cafe for burgers or the Brass Rail for a classic Allentown experience. There really isn't that much good in Allentown. Pistachios cafe might be another option for some decent salads and sandwiches. Bethlehem has some pretty good options though if you are up that way.
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    Agreed on both counts. We had the apricots last night and they were superb. The seafood food was delicious and so flavorful as well.
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    I'd recommend a short visit to J.K. Carriere if they are open. Jim Prosser, the winemaker, is a very good friend and produces some decent pinots (and a few cases of Chardonnay which I found to be particularly good). It's an interesting set up in a barn and he's a very charismatic person, so it makes for an entertaining tasting if he is around. I also like visting Lemelson. I think their wines are quite good, but the facility itself is quite interesting and more of the highlight for me. I would also agree with Jon's review of Brick House. Doug Tunnell is a a great guy making superb organic wines. He is very friendly and is always willing to spend a few minutes or a few hours for a tasting. We also enjoy our visit there, sitting on his porch and drinking a bottle or two and having him tell us interesting stories of when he was a TV correspondent. I highly recommend a visit.
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    We had very good curry at New Tayyab's a few months back and excellent indian at the Brillian Restaurant. My buddy who lives in London and loves indian swears by La Porte des Indes as well.
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    We had a very good meal this past weekend at Dragonfly in Old San Juan. Shared some "shrimp tacos" which were amazing flash fried shrimp topped with mango salsa and some roe, had some delightful skirt steak and a few other items that i'm blanking on at the moment.
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    At 8:45-9ish the line wasn't too bad. We ordered our burgers to go because we didn't feel like staying, though tables were available. My burger was pretty good, cooked to a nice medium, juicy and covered with some good mushrooms and swiss. Best burger i've had in a while and probably the best i've had in DC in a long time, though for some reason my burger was a bit underseasoned. The seasoned bites were out of this world, the unseasoned bites, not so much. My wife had a burger with the smoky mozzarella cheese (me thinks), cooked to a bloody delicious medium rare. It was a true delight. The meat with the smoky cheese made for an A+ burger. Oddly, we got home and noticed my wife didn't get corn on the cob. We probably should have checked before we left. Oh well. She stole mine and enjoyed it. Overall, this is a great addition to the neighborhood. Looking forward to going back in the future. And oh, they have Moxie. Haven't seen that stuff in a long time.
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    Was talking to the manager today, opening date is 7/3. Also looks like they are putting one in near Daily Grill on Conn above 18th and M.
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    I agree. Went here yesterday with my intern and some coworkers. I'm a big fan of Frogurt and really enjoy my long walks to Georgetown to grab some of the frozen yogurt at sweet green, which is tangy, but not overly so, but I was put a back by the flavor of Tangy Sweet's version. I also found it to be really too tangy. The co-workers agreed.
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    I vote for Portland as well. I've been to both Portland and Seattle and wineried in both states and prefer Portland. It may actually be my favourite city to visit in the US. Portland is a great town with great food and the wineries are a very short drive away. Makes for a pretty fun and easy trip.
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    We were there on Sunday as well. The fried shrimp are delicious. I'm already starting to crave that delicious Old Bay-esque batter on them. The collar greens and asparagus were very good too. Both had a very nice smoky flavor. I also enjoyed the sweet potato fries. We didn't really like the mac and cheese though. Tasted too Velveeta-like to us. But if you like that style mac and cheese, give it a try. Overall, an excellent new place. Prices seemed fair given the quality and portion sizes.
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    We buy the revolution and the cheese and herb one's all the time and really enjoy them. The only frozen pizza we will eat in our house. Thawing is the secret though, otherwise it won't heat correctly and gets dry.
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    I eat there fairly often since its close to my place. I like their brisket quite a bit. I'd say probably the best you can get in DC proper. It has always been tender but sometimes dry. Their smoked turkey is pretty good as well. Honestly have never tried the ribs since they have never really looked that great to me. Their sides vary. The baked beans are good but their potato salad isn't that great.
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