Heather
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The cheeseburger I had today was probably the best burger I have eaten in the last 5 years. Cooked a perfect medium (I like the fat melted in my ground meat), great beefy flavor & crust from the grill. Even the tomato on it was outstanding.
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I just ordered those!
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I used the need to go to Barnes & Noble at lunch as an excuse to get carryout from Taylor. I chose the 9th Street Italian, no onions, add hot peppers. Wow. I am going to dabble in heresy here and state that I liked it better than a similar sandwich from the Italian Store. Liked the selection of Herr's potato chips, and the Boylan fountain sodas, too. I have the other half in the fridge for tomorrow.
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I had no idea that Firehook made a "Cuban" loaf. I was planning to see what the Bestway here in TkPk could do for me. Kibbe Nayee, Mrs. B makes a damned fine version of that. It can be done at home. The key is buttering the outside and pressing it.
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Can you get the right bread in your 'hood? This might be my quest for the day.
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And my day just went to hell in a handbasket. Sorry, but I can't make it today.
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12:30 is fine for me too. Mussel Bar would be good, but like Dan I would be up for anything.
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Thank you, Mr Kuller, for checking to make sure the phones were working correctly & sending me a PM. I was able to get through finally and made a reservation. Looking forward to dinner tonight.
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I've been trying for a couple of days to make a reservation and feel like I'm trapped in the movie Groundhog Day. I dial, and get a recording saying to press 2 to make a reservation or speak to someone. I press 2, it rings a few times, then I get the same recording asking me to press 2. I tried Open Table, but it won't accept a reservation for 6 people after 6 PM, which is when it says larger parties can make reservations. I get a message saying that reservation is over the limit for Open Table, and to call the restaurant. I'm on the verge of calling my friends and going somewhere else.
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I'll be there at the end of September for a few days. I'll report back. I want to find the El Floridano truck and give it a try. The website is just a starter page, but it looks like the Twitter feed is updated regularly.
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I just looked at my calendar, and miracle of miracles, there are no meetings! So Friday is good for me too. Anyone else? Scott?
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Hey Bethesda lunchers - any interest in getting together late this week, or early next week?
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This is news! Chris, can you post a link to his Twitter & Facebook accounts? Don, a Cuban sandwich with cornichons? This made me really hungry.
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Cafe X-Press, Deli in Downtown Bethesda
Heather replied to Pool Boy's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
I wind up with something from Cafe X-Press at least once a week, and so far everything has been mediocre to bad. Low-quality deli meat, flabby bagels, stale egg and tuna salad, and wilted slimy vegetables in the pre-made salads just to name a few disappointments. Their prices are very high for what they offer, also. -
That wasn't lunch, it was dinner. I felt I needed something with more nutrients.
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Jif crunchy peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff on whole wheat bread, with a glass of milk.
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It's not one of my favorites either, so the reason you state above.. I prefer a lower proof that lets me appreciate the botanicals without setting my throat on fire.
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I had dinner here Saturday night with Malawry. There was no wait at 5:30 & they seated me immediately even though she wasn't there yet. Overall we liked our meal: half dozen "West coast" oysters, traditional mussels, pork belly sandwich. I had a glass of rose (Corbieres, IIRC) & she the Cremant d'Alsace. I had a few quibbles, of course. The vanilla sweet potato fries were too sweet for me, and the pork belly needed a sturdier underpinning than the flimsy pita, but the oysters were fresh, the mussels were excellent, and the fries were crispy and not too short. There was a buzz, but we were able to hold a conversation without hollering across the table. I'll return to try some of the other mussel variations, like the curry.
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I have a deadline Friday, so I'm out.
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I had dinner at Mussel Bar last night, and saw where it was. There were service people in for training - a good sign.
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dr.com 2010 Fall Picnic: Sunday, October 17
Heather replied to leleboo's topic in Events and Gatherings
Any interest in a cookbook swap? I have about 50 that need new homes. -
Now all I have to do is figure where the American Tap Room is. I think this should be a Rockville/Bethesda lunch bunch outing.
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That was a club, not a bar. That was my second home for years. I still miss it. I still miss the pre-television Fox & Hounds. It was like drinking in someone's basement rec room, except with the greatest jukebox ever. Double gin & tonic, and a turkey club sandwich from Trio's....
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dr.com 2010 Fall Picnic: Sunday, October 17
Heather replied to leleboo's topic in Events and Gatherings
I am still trying to work out whether I can make it. If I can, I'll bring baked beans. -
The centerpiece of tonight's dinner was supposed to be the baby squash I bought at the farmer's market on Saturday, sauteed in olive oil with garlic and sprinkled with fresh basil. Unfortunately, these were the bitterest little gourds I have ever tasted, even more bitter than I am for paying $4 for them. We had baby carrots with our cheeseburgers instead.