Smita Nordwall

I'll be the first to sign up.

We will be at the Blue Duck Tavern for brunch this Saturday.

Most definitely. I'd be up for mid-week lunch outing. Yet another larb lover.

Kohlapuri mutton is one of my favorites as well. But I must confess to using store-bought birista instead of making my own.

Amen.

I just bought a 5-lb bnls, skn-on belly from Springfield Butcher and Mike had to cut a piece for me. So I am sure he will have a whole one. Good luck.

Thanks Rocks, for bringing it back. DR has been missed sorely.

Don, if someone can walk me through what needs to be done, I will gladly maintain the Help Needed forum. Smita

So the lobsters were cooked. The claws, indeed, were not as filled out as we might have liked. But all in all, it was plenty of yummy lobsterness for a small amount of money.

I thought of that. But I recall soft-shell lobster season is usually in summer. Ah well, will report back if I stay hungry tonight.

LA Mart in the springfield area has live lobsters on sale this week for $4.99/lb. I have never seen them cheaper. Two frisky fellows came home with today for less than $15.

Oooo I like puzzles. Crabcakes with tomato coulis, mushroom and green beans saute. OK I like puzzles but I am not good at them.

Have no fears. You will not be burned.

Not just SOME crackpot. ME! Woohoo!

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Or else, use it only for edible plants.

Had a great first time experience tonight. Granted, the restaurant was not packed but the service as spot-on and gracious. I had the steak tartare and my companion the lump crab for aps. Refreshing. Both were light, albeit a little lemony. But that's a fine touch in summer. I had the wild mushroom ravioli for my main and my companion the rib eye. I am sorry. I am not much into waxing poetic (trained as a news writer). But this was a great dinner all the way around. The dishes were well cooked, beautiful to look at and graciously served. Not into revealing secrets either, but I will say that I will be on the sidelines cheering loudly for house-made charcuterie. Bravo Shaggy. The best I can say is that I will recommend greatly and will return personally.

couldn't have said it better myself. Until a few years ago I was lucky to have the Honolulu in my 'hood. One of the best dive bars around. David's Mai Tai's were sorely missed this summer.

Point taken. Perhaps I will dare to try sometime this week.

Anyone been to this place in the old Farah Olivia spot? Website indicated it is Bengali Indian. Intriguing, but I am so disappointed by Indian restaurants in the Alexandria area that I am afraid to try this one.

Try the Mediterranean Market on South Pickett for the dried tart cherries or perhaps some Middle Eastern market.

Two similar dishes come to mind. Indian egg curry... major comfort food for a a lot of us. And Doro wat. What do you cook first , the chicken or the egg?

I am so envious of your feast. Sounds incredible and very fitting. I am a major fan of MGM&B. Kudos to the kids.

I've seen your Indian food pictures. Look yummy. But if you tell me you made the papads, as an Indian, I will have to leave this board in shame.

Wow! I am impressed. Did you make all of this? Kimchee too?