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  1. Lydia R
    Thank you for posting this report. PoP's 8/15 post included this nice photo of their storefront: Facebook: www.facebook.com/13thStMeats Instagram: http://instagram.com/meats.and.foods Website to order for pick-up: https://squareup.com/market/meats-and-foods Non-working URL: http://www.meatsandfoods.com/ edited to correct FB URL
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    A 12/29 NY TImes article about the farm-to-table movement improving airport dining describes the security and logistics issues that farmers need to overcome and specifically references Torta Frontera: Airports mentioned in the article include: EWR, JFK, DEN, and ORD. The article also links to two road warrior blogs: StuckAtTheAirport and JoeSentMe
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    Yes, times two (with Belushi): http://youtu.be/aZsOyO_lXD8
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    Actually in the Cathedral's Old Baptistry. Menu: here
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    After spending 8 hours at NatsFest, inside the Convention Center, the only logical choice was to walk across the street to Baby Wale. We were rewarded with the comfort foods that play an important supporting role in any daydream starring Tom Power. Most of you would also choose: Rissa's Filipino rolls, Charred Tomato Soup, Moz porcupine, and Faux Ribeye. Because our ears were still buzzing from the DJ-driven tracks at the Nats event, Baby Wale's music and lighting choices were greatly appreciated. Not too dark with effectively placed task lights, not too loud with the sound of the city -- both pretty much just right for conversation and illuminated dining.
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    It's hard to believe that Black Salt has now been open for ten years. Time flies. Rebecca Cooper, in WBJ, posted a video and article featuring Jeff Black reflecting on this anniversary. His comment that some new restaurants fail before they serve their first plate is so sadly true. He was, thankfully, given realistic advise by his mentor Bob Kinkead. After reading through the thread, it's good to remember that Black Salt has a generous happy hour all week.
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    Not sure when Boss Shepherd updated their website, but their menu's now online. Hmm, lamb bacon...
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    This rates as "very Mexican" on my scale. Excellent tacos with unique for the neighborhood rustic corn tortillas. Their weekend-only Menudo has a handful of chickpeas (instead of my grandmother's hominy). This large, steaming bowl is still what a cold, wet afternoon needs ($9).
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    Yes, please expand the dining guide to include the locally-owned chains by each of their locations. I even miss mktye's Excel file (Wallet Restaurant Guide) from the early years, but that was before I had a smartphone.
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    Their White Marsh Mall location closed and has been replaced by a standalone, dine-in place a few minutes north. It's now located in the Honeygo Shopping Center - 5005 Honeygo Center Drive in Perry Hall. Today there was futbol on the TV, a good pace of customers, and a relaxed, plated lunch at a real table by a large window. I was able to savor their three chicken enchiladas in mole sauce with rice/beans and wash it down with agua frescas (cantaloupe juice). Sometimes it seems trite when the restaurant review dwells on the decor/ambiance -- however, this location is a real upgrade from the gas station (which retains its own charm) and has the added benefit of encouraging ordering more variety than just the tacos on their menu. Too bad they're so far to be on a regular rotation -- maybe they'll open another location. R&R Menu_Oct2014.pdf
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    As the 2014 regular season rounds third, I'm down to Max's as the food offering that hasn't disappointed. G-Sandwiches has been so wildly variable that it isn't fun. This season saw an addition of more/better local draft stands (shout out to Dujuan in the stand across the concourse from the President's Club). Sadly, there's ongoing lack of training/support from Levy Restaurants management seen in stands across the Park (does Max's have its "own" staff?). Last weekend, Capriotti's sponsored a "Beat the Bobbie" eating contest at Nationals Park. I've only seen it played once, so it may have been a one-off or (better yet) a foreshadowing of Capriotti's joining the food line-up next season. Note to the Nats front office: I'll know you're serious about the "status I deserve" when there's an e-cash line at Shake Shack and dependable WiFi that reaches down to my seats.
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    This past weekend, Capriotti's was the sponsor of a "Beat the Bobbie" eating contest at Nationals Park. I can only hope that this is a prelude to Capriotti's joining the food lineup at the Park next season.
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    Yesterday I happened by their Connecticut Ave space (facing 18th Street, NW) and an employee was distributing their menu (a 10-panel foldup measuring 64 cm by 14 cm). At first I thought, based on the name, that it was modeled on the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe at the Smithsonian. Thankfully, I read their soy-based vegan menu after I'd gotten to Capriotti's and didn't have to stress about their "Native" chicken, bacon, and cheese. NativeDCMenu_Sep2014.pdf
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    NYTimes' current Frugal Traveler, Seth Kugel, mentioned the tortas in his 4-hour, $25 layover in O'Hare. Good to know about the options he found: ORD
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    Another sure sign that summer's almost over - Pizza CS announces their vacation closure:
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    I'd noticed their storefront several times on my drive down North Cap and wondered what was inside, Friday dinner at Nationals Park consisted of their Big Beef sandwich. OMG - rich and flavorful. This is much better than anything in the Park. I asked for the coleslaw on the slide to keep the sandwich as neat as possible, but next time I'll be sure to have papertowels on hand. Maybe it'll be the sliced brisket sandwich next time...
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    I had lunch at 8407 today and didn't see a buffet either. They were busy with Restaurant Week diners and apologetic about the time lags between courses. My choices included the sweet corn soup (summer!), sirloin (with a bordelaise sauce that smacked more of soy sauce than wine reduction), and what my server assured me was Dolci Gelati sorbet. Their RW lunch menu was diverse enough to be crowd pleasing. Too bad 8407's website hasn't been updated in some time. It would probably help drive business if prospective diners were able to preview their RW dinner menu.
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    If you have nostalgia for Zio's, there are only a few more days to pay your last respects. Their last day of service is Wednesday, 30 July. I randomly dropped in for some of the same reasons mentioned up thread and got the news. They had > 50% of the tables filled and, although service was slow, are staying an 80's time capsule to the end. Seems the space will be filled by "some chicken place" fairly quickly.
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    It was sad to see that the Oro Pomodoro space has already been filled by Buffalo Wild-wings
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    Well, technically sort-a: During this first conversation, a co-owner noted that this oven had the ability to use "coal for show" and have lower-skilled "teenage kids" on the line (because there's less skill involved in keeping the primarily gas/electric convection driven ovens going). He was all product and price-points - it was the other co-owner who loved the pie. The weblink to the oven manufactuer is broken -- Woodstone now has five hybrid ovens - here's the fanciest.
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    Yikes, sorry to hear the quality didn't survive the expansion. CoalFire's original thread is in the Baltimore folder.
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    There's no by-line on this story - hopefully this assignment went to one of their interns.
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    You have an interesting relationship with death, but this observation isn't morbid. The documentary "Life Itself" was the closing film of the recent AFIDocs and is now showing at Landmark E Street Cinema. There's a feature from Mark Jenkins about the film in today's WaPo. I sided with Roger regarding food, but more often with Gene Siskel about the films.
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    Don, can you give us a hint about the facility imprisoning our colleague? A generic answer would be to get the hospital's dietitian to suggest alternates to the hospital's standard food choices. This reminds me of the 2012 thread generated when RJ Cooper was recovering "in-house" somewhere and a contemporary article in the NYTimes about NYC VIP hospital wings. Closer to DC, Hopkins' Sheikh Zayed Tower for cardiovascular and critical care sounds like it has a higher-end food service.
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    Oh my, another great pizza at CS last night. So, why is this post-worthy? Neither Jonathan nor Ankur were involved. Sure, Ankur was in the back -- but, for me, this means they've surmounted the hurdle that trips-up others. They've trained a great staff to follow their passion and deliver -> sustainability.
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