Al Dente
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I'm off to Taverna Cretekou in Old Town tonight for dinner with my sister. It's been a few years since I've been, but I seem to recall they do a decent job of it. I could really go for some lamb! Edited to inquire: Was this site down this morning or has my employer finally caught on to the fact that I spend more time surfing the web than working?
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Male servers to wear scrubs, flip flops, and NO SHIRT
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A link to a review of a couple of pizza joints in New Haven. With pictures! Frank Pepe's and Sally's -
It was described as a "stuffed pig's ear" on the menu, but it was really more like a pile of chopped up bits of ear that was somehow formed into a ball the size of a golf ball. Then the ball was battered (or maybe breaded? sort of both) and fried. The meat's texture was tender and gelatinous and it was quite rich. Oddly, I have super-human hearing today.
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When I die and go to heaven (presumably, I mean after all I've never served anyone Miracle Whip), the cloud that I sit on and play my harp should be made of Chef Ruta's gnocchi. I ordered 3 courses off the regular menu last night. Try the bean salad, apparently it's new-- green and yellow string beans with a generous amount of shaved summer truffle, a coddled egg on the side, and a deep fried stuffed pig's ear! I stuck with the pig headed theme and had the gnocchi next. Guanciale really makes this sublime. Then I went off on a tangent and had a perfectly cooked hunk of halibut with favas. Oh my. Maybe the Pearly Gates are made of Palena's halibut.
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Not sure yet. Work could hold me up for a while. I have a feeling we'll either get there earlyish (5?) or latish (8?). If the former, I'll look out for you. Who knows, I might check out Dino's myself.
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Perhaps the guy with the big pecs could give us some insight into exactly how fear-worthy we are.
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Heading to Palena tonight with a co-worker who doesn't get out much. I took him to 2Amys a while back (which he was crazy about) and then we had a cocktail at Palena where his mouth watered over the menu despite us being stuffed with pizzas, prosciutto, and various other Pastan treats. I may have to spring for a multi-course meal.
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Far out! That was one of my gifts on my 16th. From my mother no less!
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Do we have a Solo Vegetarian Bug Lover in our midst?
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Dropped by last night to check it out, but they were closed for a press party Went to Ardeo instead and had a decent meal.
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Some co-workers are planning to have a big dinner at this place and I'm trying to decide on whether or not the food might make up for the company I'd be with. Mem Sahib Apparently, the menu is prix fixe and they wash your hands for eating sans flatware. Has anyone been?
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This calls for some rationalizations. Buy the Le Creuset. Hell, buy the biggest one you can find. Then tell yourself about all the cheap cuts of meat you'll be braising in delicious meals for yourself. Goodbye Porterhouse, hello pot roast! It'll pay for itself, right? No? Okay, consider how well it holds heat-- your electricity or gas bills will plummet. Oh yeah, you can also get rid of that gym membership because you can use it as weights! Thinking of buying an expensive home security system? Forget it, you can devise a booby trap with this pot over your front door to disable any home invaders. Do your children need football or batting helmets? Not anymore! As a bonus, if they use it as a helmet, it will give them strong neck and shoulder muscles necessary for intensly studying textbooks, getting superlative grades, and racking up the scholarship dough! All in all, a brand spankin new Le Creuset will save you thousands of dollars over the coming years.
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My wife and I scored big time on the wedding registry. All kinds of All-Clad, Le Creuset, Wustof, a Kitchaid mixer, coffee/espresso/cappuccino maker, various serving dishes, flatware, dishes, martini glasses, champagne flutes, wine glasses, ramekins, and steak knives. Now I just need a proper kitchen to use it all in.
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You can ask for them at the counter of the merchant next to Canale's in Eastern Market. It's the place with all the raviolis in the display case. (come to think of it, it might be part of Canale's.)
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Sadly, I am rapidly approaching similar proportions.
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In the event you're trying to identify Jacques... Mr Gastreaux I fully realize I'm leaving myself wide open to similar posts...
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I went out west of Charlottesville a few days ago and we hit a few wineries-- King Family, Afton Mountain, and one of the best, in my opinion, Veritas: Veritas Tasting Room Veritas Wine List Veritas Wines
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Me and the missus might be up for stopping off at Firefly. Though I am in jeans and a t-shirt-- a swanky designer t-shirt however.
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21 at last, eh? Happy Birthday!
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Whoa, hold on there. You're talking crazy. You're suggesting somewhere other than Firefly or Corduroy?
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I'm in.
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I think you can only reserve 30 days out. I tried recently and was told I'd have to call back on a specific date a month beforehand. I set a reminder in Outlook to call on that date in the a.m. and WHAM, already booked. Good luck!
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Aramark should be boycotted. They are to food what Kenny G is to Jazz.
