brr

Given the ones you listed I'd choose between Palena and Eve.....if you want control the ultimate size of the check try the bistro at Eve

you could always try Angelico's ETA: ventworm!!!!

how long ago did you sow your arugula seeds? Most lettuce generally prefers cool weather so if we have a rapid warm up in the next few weeks you might not get the greatest results.......I planted mine in April but you could probably even get away with March If it doesn't work out, try again in Sept when things start to cool down a little Never tried okra....

yeah, seeds....its extremely easy, create a shallow furrow, drop the seeds in (they're very small so just scatter), water and wait.....in a few weeks the seedlings pop up and from there on in just thin out the seedlings (it'll give you a tasty preview of whats to come) until theres an inch or two around each plant, wait another few weeks and start snipping the larger leaves and letting more grow in their place My ploy gets good sun from about 9 or 10 in the morning until about 3 in the afternoon - its good enough for tomatoes and eggplants later in the summer and the arugula seems to like it - I don't know for sure how much they need

deep fried plantain in wonton wrapper

the continuing cool spriong has been a boon for my arugula crop.....growing like a weed and delicious peppery goodness in every bite - harvesting bagfuls of the stuff from only 3 5 foot long rows peas are starting to climb up the vines - I was a little late in planting this year so will take what I get seedlings are getting big and strong and waiting for life outdoors

Chevy Chase Lounge Its the closest late night place to our neighborhood, has a fairly eclectic clientele ranging from little old ladies drinking a little more than they should, to furtive looking old greek guys to people in tuxes and gowns winding down the evening. We've closed it a couple of times and still managed to stumble home...... I sitck to vodka/tonic while I'm there so can't speak for the beers on tap

funny you should ask brr, I was just there Its a handsome, modern restaurant, lots of sleek lines and high windows. Great natural light. The bar and one wall of the restaurant is decorated in interlocking stone of some kind. We had lunch there and prices are reasonable, $6ish for apps and $10-15 for entrees which range from sandwiches to 'proper' entrees. I had asparagus soup with creme fraiche which was ok - it just seemed a little lacking in taste. I then had hangar steak with duck fat fries - both were excellent and the fries were among some of the best I have ever had. My wife had the steak sandwich with caramelized red onions and horseradish which was also very good and a side of polenta, which while not being as thick as I would have expected, was creamy and delicious. Service was subpar, but after we mentioned DR.COM things improved (KIDDING!!!). Our first server was a sullen young French (?) lady who did little to hide her contempt of us, our child and our stroller. We were not apprised of the lunch special, and waited an age for her to take our order. After she took the order she dissapeared and it wasn't until towards the end of the meal we were informed her shift has ended and she had gone home. We reluctantly relayed our concerns to the GM (we're really not the complaining type but are slowly coming around to the realization that unless you say something you'll just end up all piseed off) who responded with concern and some comped desserts, a delectable mint cho chip ice cream sandwich and a very dense and chocolately brownie type thing and a trio of sorbets (mango, rhubarb and coconut) - we literally licked our plates!

Bilrus, is that you?

hit some of the student joints on the other side of campus - Chicken Madness at Wisemillers, 1789 on the same block - although its pricier and not necessarily open for lunch?

fyi THE INN AT EASTON PRESENTS GUEST CHEF SERIES----------------------------GCS2006 The Third event will be held Wednesday, May 10 2006Robert Wiedmaier, Marcel's, Washington DC Chef and owner Robert Wiedmaier, born in Germany of Belgian descent, attended the Culinary School of Horca in the Netherlands. He apprenticed at the Thermidor Restaurant, a Michelin 2-star establishment in Hulst, Holland and then moved to Brussels to work with the prestigious Eddie Van Maele. He moved to the states in the mid 80's and worked for notable Washington restaurants as Le Chardon D'or, Le Pavillion and at the Four Seasons as the sous chef for the Aux Beaux Champs restaurant. In 1996 he was recruited as the new executive chef for the Watergate Hotel, the position formerly held by the late Jean-Louis Palladin of over twenty years. For more information please visit our website (www.theinnateaston.com) or call 410.822.4910. Reservations are required. Limit 35 people. $75 per person (excludes tax, tip, and beverages). MENU AMUSE BOUCHE Tete de lion of Corn Flan and Crab FIRST COURSEPan Seared Scallop with Artichoke Puree Roasted Red Pepper and Vermouth Essencel SECOND COURSEFillet of Striped Bass, Bay Spinach, Aged Sherry and Shallot Sauce THIRD COURSEBelgian Beer Batter Soft Shell Crab, Tomato Lemon Beurre Blanc FOURTH COURSE Pan Seared Foie Gras with Duck Confit, Plum and Green Peppercorn Sauce FIFTH COURSEPork and Boudin Blanc, Lentils and Pea Shoots SIXTH COURSEHumboldt Fog Cheese with Grape and Port Marmalade

I stopped by and peeked in about two weeks ago....I'm not a construction expert by any means but it seemed like they had a long way to go before any cheese would be sold

to think I was in the presence of greatness and had no idea!

Is it time for another p***ing match about Buck's? We took some friends there on Sat night as a wedding gift. We thought the monsoonish conditions would have kept people at home - unfortunately it seemed to have driven people out of the house - at 7 there was a 60-90 minute wait for a table (in fairness, the large communal table was filled with a large group who basically stayed there the whole night) oh yeah, the food....well the menu is still essentially the same - I had my first softies of the year (from Georgia I believe) and they were tasty and good - mrs brr had the grilled fish (branzino) and thought it was good also sadly, they were out of the rhubard pie for dessert so we split two homey, chocolately things for dessert....... our server was a delight still no word on the new pizza place though......

isn't there one in Cleveland Park as well - we went years ago and found it to be utterly mediocre in every respect and have never been back

hmmmm, I hope they don't try to sell this in Ireland...might find themselves with a corporate boycott on their hands

Ich auch!

Cathal mentioned in the chat that he was going to have batter burgers and batter sausages.....its been about 15-20 years since my last one but its fairly tru to its name - a burger (or sausage) dipped in batter and deep fried! Great, post-pub food, preferably served out of the back of a filthy old truck by a guy with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth sprinkling ash on everything! Looks like these folks have the general idea, except they are bettering everything incl the bun and thats not what I've eaten. Now of course Cathal may well give us his own, possibly healthier (?) interpretation.

Batter burgers.....drool.....was a staple in the canteen at Pres Bray!

Not sure if this is deserving of a seperate thread but I wanted to let all the cheese lovers out there know that Calvert Woodley has two excellent artisinal cheeses on sale this week. Humboldt Fog for 14.99 a pound, and Great Hill Blue for 11.99 a pound I regularly see Humboldt Fog for $20 or more a pound so this is quite a good deal.....and I believe Great Hill Blue sells in the $15-18 range normally

headed to chicago for a long weekend in May Has anyone been to Custom House? Thoughts? http://www.customhouse.cc/

Congratulations Cathal! Well deserved - I guess you had a good excuse for not being there on Monday night! It's official: Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve has been named one of "America's 10 Best New Chefs" by Food & Wine magazine. The award was announced last night in the Big Apple. The 10 lucky chefs will now get a chance to cook -- and play -- at the magazine's popular food and wine festival in Aspen in June. Their mugs will grace the July issue of the publication.

We enjoyed our second superlative meal in the tasting room last night. I don't have much time to go into details but personal highlights included the ridiculously tasty hogs head burger, loup de mer with white asparagus and a winnemere cheese w/ a beer sabayon, and an excellent shiraz called Brothers in Arms (Thanks Todd)....and a most refreshing 'yin and tonic' to start off the meal Service was exemplary as usual...until the next time

I had fried catfish and hand sliced chips (not fries) at Colorado kitchen yesterday - probably the best fried fish I've ever had

you really can't go wrong with any of these choices - we have dined at Maestro and Eve and they are both excellent - I would concur with others that the setting at Maestro exudes a little more grandeur, but honestly I think I prefer the understated elegance of Eve