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I ended up getting a few things at Bowery--it's a winter wonderland...loved it!

Can someone take over the list updates? Am swamped at work for deadline. Thanks!

"Old Shandong Pot Sticker/Fried Dumpling" (subsidiary/second location in the smaller characters). The smallest characters on the left say "home style flavors" & on the rt say "handmade." *Very common to use "old" as part of business, calling someone by that, etc.

I know! It's now official. Today's Washington Chinese News has a 20% off sale for Maxim.

I really don't know which category Minerva Express falls in, since this branch is not listed on the main Minerva site, but it was a lifesaver yesterday. After leaving work, I was really craving for some lamb and Indian food. Not satisfied with Aroma or Rasoi, my two work options, I thought I would take a chance, drive by, and see if it was still open. Thankfully, it was. Even if getting in is a bit confusing. I think the express branch is owned by the folks running the A-1 Indian Grocery now. They knocked down the wall in-between the two, meaning you have to go through the grocery entrance. I was starting to get suspicious of its quality since I was the sole food buyer and it was just too quiet; plus, there was no menu handed out or available for the taking and their posted menu was all marked up with small pieces of paper covering certain items and prices. But, I was proven wrong. The Lamb Vindaloo did its job. Hit the spot, and for only $11 (pre-tax), which includes naan and rice. I thought that was a pretty good price. I believe all their lamb dishes are $11. The spices were aromatic, the tomato component at the right flavor, and nice-sized, tender cubes of lamb. A perfect way to show that one still should not continue to judge a book by its cover.

COME have fun pigging out and get social! I guess this is DR's version of Living Social events. Update: *Appetizers: Scott Johnston +1 - Deviled eggs and picnic supplies DCDeb +1 Pat +1 - Curried Turkey salad and pistachio cranberry biscotti (dessert) *Main: agm +1 - ribs and macroni n' cheese Banco +1 - something "main-coursey" Fishinnards +1 - "a dish or two" John William G +1 - rice and vegetable salad monavano +1 - braised beef sliders sparkycom - coffee-chipotle brisket thistle - meat- ribs &/or smoked butts, poundcake again, & some kind of salad *Dessert: Barbara +2 - pumpkin cheesecake goodeats +1- pies TheMatt +1 - vegan baked goods weezy - gluten-free lemon bars (and a veggie plate of some sort) *Food Undecided: DanielK +3 goldenticket +1 lperry (?) LuvTeddyBears8 + FunGuy **Compiled based on previous responses.

Rieux - typically, when I make veggie dumplings, I use a vermicelli/scrambled eggs/spinach filling, with a little soy sauce to give it flavor. I can't add scallions anymore, since I get reflux from it these days.

That's funny because I don't think of that dish as Americanized! But the I Street location has the same menu, if anyone wants to do a meetup for downtown lunch one day.

The memories are a bit fuzzy, since this last trip occurred back in early July with my mom, but I shall do my best. Chelsea Lucy's Whey Cheese Shop. A little gem in the Chelsea Market, this is Chelsea's version of Cheestique, except about 1/8 of its size. Regardless, the person helping us was very patient with my mom and her cheese preferences. The winner was Ewe's Blue. Sarabeth's. Undoubtedly, you recognize the name for jams, or perhaps their shortbread; however, my mom and I hands down agreed that their Cr�me Br�l�e took the "cake," so to speak. Ever so memorable, due to its creaminess and well-caramelized sugar crunch, my mom regrets not having gone back to purchase a second. Their homebrewed iced tea was a perfect way to enjoy the afternoon. Chinatown Egg Custard Cafe Two. Aptly named "two" after the first one closed, this is still probably the only place in Chinatown to offer a variety of egg tarts (蛋塔) that are consistently made well. Hell's Kitchen Je and Jo. Known more for their ice cream, I selfishly figured out that they carried Cafe Grumpy coffee and went two doors down from the bakery to here for my morning caffeine fix. Although I loved the brief tasting I had, my stomach had only enough room for one sweetened good, sadly. Worth checking out, as I love the ingredients used. Sullivan St. Bakery. This bakery is worth a trip for, tucked in the corner at the end of 47th Street. I strolled upon a doting father, pulling his two children in a cute red wagon up to the door. Turns out, the father is the owner, Jim Lahey. Kind to me in explaining a brief history, I was struck about how simple and rustic his shop was. Its simplicity is what makes his bomboloni worth repeat trips for. A signature Italian doughnut, this bakery offers two versions: one filled with a well-done vanilla custard and one jam-filled. Skip the jam in my book. I would forego eating the rest of the day just to indulge on these calorie nuggets. Koreatown Paris Baguette. Although it sounds Parisian, this is a popular Korean bakery chain like Shilla, but done much better. With its bright lights and sterile interior, with a touch of Asian home where the staff pick out the desserts from the plastic cases for you, this place was a welcomed refuge from the sweltering NYC summer heat. Make sure you order the bingsu here, as it is a generous portion. The cakes are pretty good too. Rockefeller Center Magnolia Bakery. Even if this place is a tourist trap at this location, a midnight dessert craving cannot go unanswered. Thankfully, this place is a quick walk from Times Square. Avoid the cupcakes, I say, and set your eyes on the pie. A solidly made crust, a slice of the Banana Cream really hit the spot! I was grateful, even though they were busy, the lines and staff ran like a well-oiled machine.

http://dc.eater.com/...s-out-of-dc.php (Args, per Eater DC)

I had a nice pint of Belhaven Scottish Ale while on the waitlist for Toki. The bonus was the order of chips. It was nicely done and definitely hand cut. The big screens on the second floor are very inviting and if I were living in this neck of the woods, it would be great to grab a pint here very so often.

Well, now that they're closed on Sundays, the line to wait is incredibly long. I thought I was really nuts this past Saturday, signing up for the wait. My friend swore it was worth it. So we signed in at around 6:30pm and finally sat around 9pm. (After meandering at The Queen Vic and Dangerously Delicious Pie for a long while. I don't recommend DDP. Sorry for digressing.) The whole point is to say to go EARLY! Right when it opens. The nice gentleman who takes names say that sometimes a large wait forms late at night too. Oh, and that the $4 pork cheeks are a lovely addition. My friend really enjoyed her bowl. very satisfying. That is all.

Well, its second location on Columbia Pike is up and running, in a great way. There is free parking for an hour in the building lot. I forgot to ask the server if they validate or not beyond that. We stopped by here after an emergency declaration by little man that he was starving! I like the communal tables and the TNT grownup part of the room is an added bonus for this location (I believe TNT bar is Mr. Thrasher's part and design), for those who like cocktails. A Pescado ($6.50: fried cod + chips + 99*) is a great deal. Dubbed as a kids meal, the chips are a full sized portion with a hardy cut of fish. LM finished the fish plus half my order of a Codwich ($7?). I can't remember prices compared to Old Town but those two plus drink plus a fried mars bar set me back $23, which is the average dinner price for LM and I. Ending the night with a 99 is just perfect! *99= a vanilla soft serve made by an ElectroFreeze with half a Cadbury Flake stuck in it.

A hundred sorries to Chef Todd Wiss for this belated post. My friend and I had a great time Friday evening, especially with chef's compliments of the Pumpkin Hummus (a must get!). Equally delicious were the deviled egg and deviled breakdown (? Forgot - it's the bacon-wrapped dates). However, when you pair Chef with mixologist, Jon Harris (formerly of The Gibson), plus beautifully renovated furnishings, well, it's a definite win-win. Let's just say the whiskeys advised hit the spot after a long week!

Yes, they have a coffee bar, hot bar, and salad bar. So far, they source a local VA roaster called Blanchard's; I believe that is the roaster served at their coffee bar. I bought one of their Columbian roasts that has actually been really good, using 205F water...recommend buying. Coffee bean-wise, they carry Blanchard's, Mayorga, Counter Culture, and Fair Trade ones.

Not exactly sure why we don't have a thread for Maxim's market in Rockville, but apparently we don't. The current rumor is that when their lease is up at the end of the year, they are planning not to renew. Bodes badly for that little shopping center, not to mention closing of small business. The GW in Rockville has taken a lot of business away from Maxim and Kam Sam. Not sure how KS will continue to survive either....

A new, small, local-sourced market opened up on September 29 at the Rockville Town Center. Dawson's Market is apparently named after the Dawson family, who owned the farmed land under the current structure, though they are an off-shoot of a market in Richmond, VA. It is slightly higher-priced for some things compared to WF (ie. Alden's is $7.29 here), but meats are from farms, they carry Trickling Springs dairy, offer Blue Sky cane sugared soda, local farm apples, etc. I was very happy. The only gimmicky thing they are doing is offering these "Envirocredits" if you walk or bike here. Not sure how it pans but might be helpful for some. Free 1 hour parking in its immediate lot. http://www.dawsonsmarket.com/

Note again that this is no longer supported. Much like the HT grocery app. :-P

COME have fun pigging out and get social! I guess this is DR's version of Living Social events. Update: *Appetizers: Scott Johnston +1 - Deviled eggs and picnic supplies Pat +1 - Curried Turkey salad and pistachio cranberry biscotti (dessert) *Main: agm +1 - ribs and macroni n' cheese Banco +1 - something "main-coursey" John William G +1 - rice and vegetable salad monavano +1 - braised beef sliders sparkycom - coffee-chipotle brisket thistle - meat- ribs &/or smoked butts, poundcake again, & some kind of salad *Dessert: Barbara +2 - pumpkin cheesecake goodeats +1- cupcakes? TheMatt +1 - vegan baked goods weezy - gluten-free lemon bars (and a veggie plate of some sort) *Food Undecided: DanielK +3 goldenticket +1 lperry (?) LuvTeddyBears8 + FunGuy porcupine (?) **Compiled based on previous responses.

It was super weird for me to find out the County/City provided the trash cans after buying them for so long. It was a weird adjustment. Thistle: can the County replace faster than the Waste Management?

A co-worker recently directed me to Viki - you can search by country. I hear the Thailand ones are the popular ones these days, but have not explored Viki enough to see if there's anything interesting, food-wise. I am catching up on Korean dramas still. Viki has English subtitles. **I lied - I do remember a few, but they are really old. If you don't mind dated ones, here are some of my old faves: Food Fight (Japan - but about competitive eating.) Coffee Prince (Korean - I don't want to give away the plot, but only limited scenes with coffee. A lot of eating though.) Playful Kiss (Korean - shows off beautiful noodles.) Ones I found online: Flower Boy Ramen Shop (Korean) Delicious Proposal (Korean) Nothing about food, except that it features omurice: Rooftop Prince (Korean - really romantic) Hope this gives you a few more to look at, lion.

Aww--congrats!!!

Well, I actually won't stand up for the food court inside Great Wall Merrifield. After seeing too many flies buzz around its food without any coverings, I am a bit turned off. Especially since this is seeing flies during a cold spell in this area. [Arg! I got edited.] :-)

Agree on the alfajores--they were not very good. But I am rather sad that Vina's Bakery (the old "sketchy" bakery mentioned above) no longer exists; the Cantonese chef that used to bake the breads was very skilled.