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  1. crazeegirl
    Good question...I am planning on staying for 5 nights. I can see myself splurging 3 dinners ($200-400/pp)...I realize getting reservations is another hurdle!! Couple bistro fares and cheap but good eats would be great.
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    I am planning a foodie vacation in Paris in January. I have never been...I would appreciate recommendations!
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    I echo DonRocks' comments about Zuni Cafe. I tried a dozen pairs from the Pacific Northwest and each bite was heavenly. I would definitely recommend this place for solo dinners: very conducive to conversations with strangers...or not so strangers. My sister and I tried Michael Mina They had a table for two w/o a wait!! By that time, with all the crap work I had to do all day long, I went ahead and took it with a heart beat! (I realized I came to the wrong place--not Gary Danko's--once we sat down...!!???!!! I couldn't remember the name so I asked the taxi driver whether he knew a nice popular restaurant with a male chef's name...michael mina was the first one mentioned, and it somehow seemed right ). To our pleasant surprise each dish was very well executed. End of the meal, I felt like I didn't miss out on Gary Danko's. After all, a girl needs an excuse to go back to san fran. Seared Diver Scallops ~ Chilled Ceviche Meyer Lemon, Osetra Caviar Yellow Corn, Black Truffle Scarlet Beet, Maine Lobster Butter Poached Maine Lobster Corn Crepe, Citrus Jalapeno Reduction Six Hour Butter Poached Prime Rib (for two) Seasonal Creamed Vegetables, Trio of Potatoes Root Beer Float Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    Joe's Shanghai's soup dumpling at 9 Pell Street, (between Bowery and Mott streets).
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    Money is not an issue...cheap or expensive...good food is all I care about. No car. This weekend starting Thursday. Union Square. Thanks. I called Gary Danko yesterday to see if there were any last minute cancellations...no luck. I am thinking about dining at the bar. --- Ana Mandara (dcpolicywonk)
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    I will be in San Fran later this week...any recommendations for solo dinners? Must go places? --- Dining Solo (booklovingbabe)
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    Go ask for the pork belly...
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    I don't know how often the chef tasting menu changes, but I presume that some of the dishes we enjoyed on September 24 would be included if you were to go... Kunamoto Oyster Greek yogurt, pomegranate vinegar St. Germain Blancs de Blancs, NV Crancout, France Squash & Mushroom Salad wild arugula, parmigiano, aged balsamic Proscuitto roasted figs, grilled bread, olive oil Kir-Yanni Samropetra, 2003 Naousa, Greece Mezzethaki risokete, marinated zucchini, olives, beet tzatziki, white bean salad Sea Urchin Risotto lobster stock, vanilla sea urchin butter Macon-Lugny, 2003 Burgundy, France Paparadelle milk roasted baby goat ragu, parmigiano Fleurie Gamay, 2002 Beaujolais, France Speck Wrapped White Tuna warm farro salas Miguel Torres Syrah, 2003 Maule Valley, Chile Spit Roasted Suckling Pig soft polenta, brussel sprouts Marbore Tempranillo, 2000 Somotano, Spain White Peach Gelato & Chilled Chocolate Souffle Voulet Sparkling Malvasia Rosa, 2002 Casorzo, Italy Lillypilly Noble Blend, 2002 Leeton, Australia Marenco Moscato D'Asti, 2003 Strevi, Italy
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    If you want Korean, there is a restaurant in the Waikiki Resort Hotel (5 mins walking distance from Hilton). The Japanese noodle places are all over the strip (get the shio ramen or the miso ramen)...many of them are chain restaurants with frequent "eater" cards (I think eat 10 get one free. The Surf Room at the Royal Hawaiian has a seafood buffet that's decent. Hy's steak house is also nearby. Although NOT near Hilton, you should recommend a visit to Chef Mavro's. It is about 5 minutes by car. Michel's or Michelle's (I think the later) has a spectacular view...sunsets are Michel's are inspiring. Dishes are not as memorable, but worth the visit just for the atmosphere.
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    Has anyone tried indique? I am getting mixed reviews from my fellow food-mates.
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    hands down corduroy serves up one of the best soft shell crabs in town. the phyllo wrapping (?) adds to the texture...yum...the same wrapping (?) would be good with shrimp..with the head and all.
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    ooops...didn't read the trail above... They have a good variety of dumplings...beyond the usual har gow, sui mai, etc. I like their steamed GIGANTIC oysters too. If you are going as a group and plan to order the oysters, order it from the menu. It's cheaper than getting one from the cart!
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    Add Mark's Duck House to the list!!
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    Dinner last night at Palena consisted of: mixed salad, burger, roasted chix and veal. The veal was below average...tasted like baby food fried in bread crumbs...I couldn't tell whether I was eating "protein" or meat-flavored Gerber. The anchovies that came with it was the highlight of that dish. I would definitely go back for the burger and fries but nothing else...
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    When I was there early August, the sommelier said that they did not have wine pairings. We went with his recommendations, and started with champagne, a 1/2 bottle white from "beverly hills" and a bottle of pinot noir.
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    Are you dining inside or outside? I dined outside on the patio last week. We had the vegetable pasta, steak and tuna burger followed with Chocolate three ways and Pineapple sorbet/pound cake. The pasta, to our surprise was very good. I would go back just for that dish. But the star of the evening was my bordeaux by the glass...forgot the name...margaux 2002(?)...
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    Going up to Philly to dine at Dimitri's...yep...just to have dinner and back again...wish there was something like it in DC...
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    I don't think it was worth the cab fare from Waikiki Beach.
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    Try La Mer...from my dining experience in Honolulu so far (X-mas in Hawaii for the past 8 years), it is the best French restaurant.
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    I was this weekend and was suprised to see that the Restaurant Week deal was still available (maybe it is permanent). Nothing spectacular but what a bargain!!
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    We found out the sad sad way... After working all day Sunday, we decided to treat ourselves to some panna cotta... Dinner was good as usual...and then the SHOCK...no more panna cotta. We were so devastated that we decided to not eat dessert and mourn over the bad news. Is the napoleon a comparable replacement?
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    Do you have to inform the restaurant when you make reservations that you will bring your own wine?
  23. crazeegirl
    Are you referring to Joe's Shanghai? They have the best soup dumplings. In DC...hmmm...I can't remember the exact name...but it is the place where the chef makes handmade noodles in front of the restaurant. I have yet to try it myself.
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    I am glad I am going there Saturday night. One last time to devour the scallops!!
  25. crazeegirl
    I should have ordered it!! I ordered the flounder with peppers last night and it was good but not bloody awesome. Next time~
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