Meaghan

I'm soggy.

Palena. I'm lovin' it.

I had dinner at Hank's again last night, and it was excellent.  I do, however, have one complaint.  The softshells, although extremely tasty, were very small.  I am not one to complain about serving sizes, but this was really ridiculous.  An entree cannot consist of solely two little baby crabs. 

I totally agree. I guess I'm pretty spoiled, but I wouldn't go back and order softshells. However, if you order strategically at Hank's, you can eat as well or better and walk out feeling stuffed. If you want a big softshell crab, try the one at Corduroy!! It's a Ron Jeremy.

Lobster Rolls at McD's?!  Blech! 

Señor?

Is no one else appalled by the Fruit & Walnut salad at McDonald's?

I think they should maintain their killer image and stop with these salads.

Who wants rancid berries and lettuce leaves when they're looking for a happy meal?

That reminds me of a couple of years ago when BK & McDonalds were offering Lobster Rolls in Maine

It's just frozen lobster, right?

That king salmon with black-eyed pea cassoulet sounds damn good.

Johnny Rooks: What is polentina soup?

How much for the Mercedes?

Wait til Monday and take Dads to Palena.

(or Saturday lunch)

Requires Flare.

Is that The Golden Triangle?

I too had the opportunity to try Somoma this weekend and really took pleasure in how clean and simple some of the dishes were. After being beaten down by that sun all day, I really just wanted something uncomplicated and honest.

I had the wood grilled (cedar plank?) king salmon with pancetta-leek compote and baby spinach, which was perfect medium-rare and the compote, vibrant without being too sweet or relishy. Nothing was over salted. It hit the spot.

And the grilled asparagus with farm egg and aged balsamic, which perhaps sounds dull, had an intense meaty flavor. I remember wishing I had more bread to sweep the trails of that crumbled egg and the lingering residue on the plate.

It's wonderful that Sonoma has such a nice long bar and such a generous offering of wines by the glass. Initially, the sterile atmosphere, the brushed aluminium everything worried me. But the food reminded me of a great meal I'd have in my own backyard and the service was casual and warm.

I'm looking forward to returning soon and trying that intriguing venison and the wonderful sounding wagyu burger.

SNUFALUFAGUS is number one.

Donde esta Riverdale?

Circa de Hyattsville.

This would also be sort of like the Ultimate Fighting Challenge for serially annoying restaurant customers. If you can pull your usual petty crap in Buck's Colorado Fishing and Camping Kitchen and escape without several severe beatings, your semi-conscious body shuttled back and forth on the conveyor belt for each chef to get a few good licks in, then you are well hard, sunshine.

Red bandanas could be used to gag and blindfold the ungrateful ones before stuffing them into that old canoe.

Is this like bubble tea? Something everyone knows about and something I've never seen...

It's Art Vandelay.

I heard from a fairly reliable source that it's going to be another Tryst. Or perhaps I imagined it.

Colorado Bitchin'

Judging from the upwelling of complaints about BlackSalt's front desk, it's also quite useful for transmitting bad vibes...

They seem not to realize that it's MacArthur Blvd., not Rodeo Drive. BlackSalt, just minutes from the Delcarlia Reservoir. They were snotty the first time I was there.

According to the official DR.com calendar, the festivities are this evening:  click here.

A 5,000 gallon tanker hit a donkey on I-66 this morning and flipped.

The driver is reportedly okay, but authorities said most of the unspecified

booze spilled onto the roadway and evaporated.

What a tragedy!

The truck was bound for a delivery on Connecticuit Avenue, but no one was able to confirm where.

The answer to this question will vary from person to person. One person we all know and love would not be able to get past the first recipe. As for me, when I'm camping with my kids, I take Hellman's. I never buy Miracle Whip. The reason they call it "Miracle" whip is because it's a miracle anyone buys that stuff.

 
Hellman's is a lovely product. I like things that bring out the best.

Me no like Whole Foods canola oil crap.
Me no like Tofuya. Or whatev.
Me no like whipped miracles.

Miracle whip sounds pornographic or like unplanned parenthood.

Be sure to try Trader Jose's. !

I like to use the suggestion box that most establishments have over by the toilets.

Who agrees, though?

Less outstanding food, served by a good soul, in a great room, under appropriate lighting, in a comfy chair, sitting amongst your most favorite people in the world...and drinking a great wine.

That's a great meal still.

That cake is a work of art!

Kudos to all of you.

I see ventworm nuts, but did anyone concoct the famous Martian Pig Slop (from Hell)?

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