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    Fistcakes

    in Shopping and Cooking

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    Okay, according to multiple sources online, and going to the Chinese source of what "fistcake" characters are (拤饼), it turns out the bing mentioned in Red Sorghum are what's known today as or closest to moo-shu crepes (单饼). Much more portable and less dense than its mantou counterparts, you can roll these up, carry them in the field, and eat them plain, tearing them off in bits, or rolling them full of scallion stalks and egg.

    Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, Etc. (Global Entry Is Probably What You Want)

    in The Intrepid Traveler

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    16 hours ago, DonRocks said:

    My friend in Napa also scheduled an appointment today, and the first one available at SFO is *March 14th, 2017*.

    Not to say that the agencies won't react with additional staffing, but these programs are catching on, and catching on *quickly*.

    No. It's not that "these programs are catching on," but these programs already caught on. I've read they've increased staffing or hours in certain places, but the problem is that most of the interview sites are only at airports because of the way GE is based and structured. We are lucky to have two airports (three counting BWI) and the CBP office (Reagan Building) to choose from, but outside of here, there is only the airport option, hence the wait.

    Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, Etc. (Global Entry Is Probably What You Want)

    in The Intrepid Traveler

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    1 hour ago, DonRocks said:

    Interesting - I chose the other one, in some strip mall in Alexandria, because I thought parking would be *much* easier. I have a reservation there in about a week. Do you see a reason why I should change that reservation to Reagan?

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Wait a minute! You said Reagan BUILDING; not Reagan AIRPORT. Never mind!

    Did your mom have a reservation, or was she a walk-in. I'll bet your mom is adorable.

    Because you have to wait a week. There are probably open times tomorrow at the Reagan Building.... We had to reserve a time. IIRC, GE recommends making a reservation. Or requires it. Can't recall. But worth every penny. Especially when going through customs at Toronto Pearson. A nightmare without GE. Actually, the airport custom experience that prompted me to immediately apply for GE, haha.

    Global Entry, TSA Pre-Check, Etc. (Global Entry Is Probably What You Want)

    in The Intrepid Traveler

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    9 minutes ago, jandres374 said:

    I may be wrong on this point but I think you can only apply for Global Entry at airports and maybe the Reagan Building downtown.

    Not maybe. The Reagan Building is one of the interview sites for GE, and one I recommend, as 1. the interviewers are nicer there, and 2. the interview time is so short, my mom was in and out of there in 10 mins, I think.

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    Grapeseed, Cordell Avenue in Bethesda - Chef Jeff Heineman's Cafe and Wine Bar - Closed Jul 29, 2017 after 17 Years

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

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    I'm not quite sure why folks aren't taking advantage of Chef's deal, as the ribs AND pulled pork sandwich are both AMAZING! I've never seen gelittleman scarf anything down as fast as he did that pulled pork sandwich tonight, and he usually whines about eating BBQ because of its "spiciness." He only shared a sliver, and that sliver was so tender and tasty, I can see why he inhaled it. The cornbread, which you can add for $2.50 was so buttery and good, paired very well with the tenderly smoked, falling off the bones, half-rack of ribs. 

    Please go and say hello to Chef. He's truly an amazing man and chef to be doing this. I didn't mind driving an hour, through the rush-hour traffic, to enjoy these delectables. So no excuses! Go!

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    The Meat-Shaped Stone - A Qing Dynasty Sculpture of Dongpo Rou (Braised Pork Belly)

    in Art

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    On ‎8‎/‎24‎/‎2016 at 4:25 PM, Tweaked said:

    The exhibit also includes a jadeite bok choy cabbage...but that's not quite as cool.

    Hey...matter of opinion... ;) I happen to have one cool jadeite cabbage copy magnet on my fridge! (They didn't sell a good-looking dongpou pork version. :blink:)

    It's not very big, but very artistically done. I think both pieces are about the size of an adult's palm....

    Little man and I waited about 20-30mins in line at the National Palace Museum, with a lot of pushing from unruly tourists. So if you can see it without a long queue, I think it's cool and worth it...

     

    Bánh Mì

    in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining

    Posted

    According to Google Maps, BonMi appears to be closed.  And no DC locations listed on their website.

    So is anyone selling banh mi's downtown?  I think there is a food truck, but my one experience was mediocre. 

    f the food trucks, I recall BonMi having one, but I've never tried. Other food trucks that sell banh mi's are:  Lemongrass (good), Pho Wheels (never tried), and Pho Nation (never tried). I think Jettie's sometimes have a banh mi special, though...

    Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese Chain Specializing in Soup Dumplings and Noodles - Several Area Locations

    in Los Angeles Restaurants and Dining

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    On 6/29/2016 at 6:13 PM, Sundae in the Park said:

    I can't remember if this is true for other locations, but at the Baldwin Ave location in Arcadia, they give you a thin form/list to fill out and order your items, similar to ordering sushi. They also have regular-sized menus with pictures and descriptions, upon request. I don't think the larger menus have more items; they are just intended to give you a better idea of what you're ordering. 

    I believe all locations have the thin form to fill out. I recall doing so in Taiwan locations, too. I believe the servers just need to punch it in the computer, instead of them marking + punching it in.

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