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Can't wait to see what Touton crap they plan to serve with their four courses.

Yum! Available at Wine Specialist and Ace

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Anyone planning on going to Baltimore for Max's Belgian Festival this weekend. Seriously thinking about playing hookey and going up tomorrow afternoon. Check out the great list. Belgian Fest Beer List

I have a reservation for two @ 8PM tonight that I need to cancel. PM me before noon if you are interested in taking it before I cancel. Thanks.

2007 Reichsgraf von KesselStatt Piesporter Goldtropfchen Kabinett- Much like it's name this wine is a mouthfull of crazy flavor. Ripe apple/lime/peach/melon. Nice acidity and spice on the finish. One of the top 07 Mosel wines that I have tried and a great value at around $20.

I swear half of them are there for the free food they put out.

I swear half of them are there for the free food they put out.

Dreadnaught is awesome although not seen at any retailers. Birreria Paradiso has had it on occassion when Greg U-hauls it back from Indiana. His roomate Tim is the beer buyer at Wine Specialist and has had 3F beers in the past (Alpha King, Gumballhead, Pride and Joy and Alpha Klaus), but no Dreadnaught. P.S.- Port Brewing Hop-15 is not available locally, but if you ever see it while on the west coast, grab it.

Dave had a bunch at Rodman's, but I think he is sold out. I think Tim still has some over at the Wine Specialist.

Good time to be asking as one of my favorite beers has just become available albeit for a very short time. Bell's Hopslam which retails for around $15.00 a six-pack. You can find it at Rodman's on Wisconsin in Chevy Chase and other fine retailers around the city. Other favorite hoppy beers available around here include: Double or Imperial IPA's 1) Weyerbacher Double Simcoe 2) Avery Maharaja (I have only seen it in 22oz bomber bottles) 3) Moylan's Moylander (22oz bottles) 4) Lagunitas Maximus 5) Lagunitas Hop Stoopid (might be available in DC although I have only seen it in bottles in Baltimore) 6) Stone Ruination IPA Standard (more restrained) IPA's 1) Bell's Two-Hearted Ale 2) Green Flash West Coast IPA 3) Dogfish Head 60 Minute 4) Goose Island IPA (not normally available here, but Rodman's has it in stock since the it is a Chicago beer) 5) Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA

Well said. Maybe all the Laphroaig and Parmigiano-Reggiano rinds he eats have gotten to his head.

1/19/09, it was inauguration eve and the bar area was packed 4 deep. Not fun, but I did get to hang with Rick James.

I love the Bishop, in fact I have bought a case of it from Riley before. I used to buy the LVF in Mags for parties, but I just think the Les Agapes (from Addiss)blows away the others I have tasted.

Yeah, try taking a bunch of drunk out-of-town clients there between parties on 1/19/2009. Not fun at all.

I think La Vieille Ferme is the wine with the chicken/rooster on the label. If so, it should be fine, but not anything to write home about. Not in the same class as some of my favorite CdV's like DDB Les Agapes.

Hopslam has arrived.

I love me some Lopez de Heredia, in fact I think I will have the 1998 Gravonia tonight if I don't go out. Phil at Bassin's recently got some 81 Bosconia Gran Reserva in. At $76 it is on my list to try.

Sounds a lot like Al Tiramisu in Dupont

Prime 112 on Ocean is a great "modern steakhouse" in the Brown's hotel. Awesome steaks and hip vibe. Regarding Joes, I think it is totally worth it to eat there for the fun old-school feel of the place. In addition to the Stone Crabs, the sides, Manhattan Clam Chowder and salads are great. Yes, there are a lot of tourists who go there, but a lot of locals as well and as a native South Floridian, it is a must stop when I am down there as long as it is season.

Suedoise: 2 oz Plymouth Gin 1 oz home-made Swedish Punsch 1/2 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters F U Sooners

89 Beaucastel CdP. Ho Ho Ho

I am seeing their beers popping up quite a bit around DC lately. I recently tried the Moo Thunder Stout and was not impressed. Tasted very watery to me.

Looks pretty exciting albeit light on Loire producers.