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  1. lion
    I liked the Fish and chips at the Golden Hind. Golden Hind, 73 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2PN (020 7486 3644) Bond St tube.
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    Still great! Though missing the corn on the cob from the summer. A little baked sweet potato on the side during the winter months would be great...?
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    Yes I would like high quality meats as well in some of the smaller markets! And it would even be nice if we could get raw milk from reputable farms. On my trip to Borough Market in South London, was particularly fond of the Spanish meats from Brindisa. They even sold these great sandwiches- the line was around the block! Had to buy one for then and one for later. Since we're on the middle of the East Coast we have a hugh latitude of food that can be driven to us within a day. I think it's a shame we don't have a major culinary landmark in DC to facilitate this kind of commerce. Hopefully some place like Eastern Market when it gets renovated will be able to support the community better in this regard.
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    Hi Rachael, Thanks for answering my previous question. In the past year, I visited both San Francisco and London and was struck by the food markets in both of those world class cities. It was a pleasure to cook with such fine and fresh ingredients. As a chef, what do you think is missing from DC that could elevate it to the next level?
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    My orders were grilled nicely, actually thinking about it now in the middle of the night, my mouth is watering in hunger! The texture and tastes were so good.
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    Usually, Sapporo Draft beer from Japan comes in a can. Totto has Sapporo on tap, which was very surprising to me, since never had that here in the US. Actually had three Sapporo during dinner which were very good, probably could have three more, but that was just the beginning of a karaoke night.
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    Unfortunately, Makoto, a personal DC favorite, can't compete with Yakitori Totto or even it's downtown, downstairs, divebar, younger brother, Yakitori Taisho. Totto is definitely the upscale version of a Yakitori place and since Sapporo Draft is real draft, a great evening was had on a recent trip to NYC. By the way, if anyone goes around the block from Yakitori Taisho to buy sake at Sakaya, please give a review of the place!
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    Hi Rachel, My favorite cooking utensil is a stainless steel grater. It's perfect for producing french fry style ginger root that is used in a regularly made dish and it's always missed when cooking in someone else's kitchen. Definitely extra work to get the right consistency. What is your favorite cooking utensil?
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    I would point out the comparable restaurant you mention, Hook, is in DC, not VA. One example with Passion fish that I particularity liked was the gumbo soup. There was a complexity in terms of spices, rice and seafood ingredients that I enjoyed very much.
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    It's one of the best restaurants in VA.
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    Looking forward to trying it.
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    Exciting! Good luck Chef!
  13. lion
    Grace Tavern is a good brewpub. Incredible sauces for simple things like fries and blacken green beans. La Colombe Torrefaction for coffee off Rittenhouse Square. Worth the trip.
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    I've been going to Tachibana in it's present location for over 12 years. There are a few problems at Tachibana such as too large portions, rice sometimes not being the right blend and most definitely toro being sold when it should be classified as maguro. Still, there are problems much more symptomatic of Japanese cuisine being adapted to the American tastebuds and size portions. However, hands down, it's had the most consistent high quality salmon in the DC metro area. Actually the last time I was there less than a month ago, I complimented the sushi chef for that very thing.
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    Have to agree. Most sushi places in the DC metro are sub-par for a city of it's size and international nature. Personally, my favorites are Makoto and Tachibana. Sushi-ko and Kaz Sushi Bistro used to be included in this list, however the fusion element once unique and special in 1990s Japanese sushi restaurants, have gone over the top. Most frequently, these days fusion elements in sushi are used to cover up lack of quality fish. As for more local smaller venues, I would recommend checking out Sushi Yoshi in Vienna VA. A small restaurant with about 6 spaces at the bar and 30 spaces at tables in the dining room. It's a charming little sushi restaurant. Actually, Bazin's, Church Street Pizza and Sushi Yoshi inhibit Church Street quite nicely. Additionally, if you're interested in visiting an incredibly charming toy store, Once upon a Time, is there as well.
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    I wonder how much restaurant business is down in the past month. Being involved in some social activities in DC, seen a quick rapid drop, in people attending events.
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    I've been there three times now and it's only missing one thing...toothpicks. Corn always gets stuck in my teeth.
  18. lion
    Burger. Medium-rare, Amish Cheddar and Mayo. +1 Rootbeer. Just plain good. Right out of the block, one of the best in DC. I've been to all three of his places and each time great experiences. His places always make me feel like I'm getting great value with zero marketing/hype for the price. You would think others understand that simple idea. Work, improve and offer good value for the money. Hopefully more restauranteurs will follow his excellent example in their specialties and raise the quality of DC dining overall.
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    Church Street Pizzeria 115 Church Street Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 938-1155 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday 11am-10pm Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 12pm-8pm Slice Price $1.75 Toppings $0.35/each 16' Pies $10.25 Toppings $40/each Extra cheese $1.75 Pretty damn good. Much better than I expected. Had one slice just to test it out, had to have another one because the first one was sooo good. Definitely one of the best New York style 'by the slice' places in the DC metro area, if not the best. It's nothing artistic, but it's a really good slice.
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    Hi Don Rockwell people! Been reading for a long time, but de-lurked because couldn't resist talking about pizza and truly sorry to have missed the pizza tasting at Bebo's. I am a big fan of Roberto Donna and have enjoyed Laboratorio and Bebo meals many times. However we're talking about pizza- which is a serious topic! Bebo's pizza is easily in the top five pizza places in DC and on any given night, the rankings could switch amongst themselves. However, comparing Bebo's to Pepe's & Sally's isn't fair to either. It's like comparing apples and oranges. They've been making pizza for over 70 years and it's shows, other places just simply can't compete. Remember in many ways, they helped create and define American style pizza. Bebo's pizza clearly is good. However like any rookie pitcher pulled up to the major league, sometimes the ball doesn't make it over the plate. Give it time, a few years to settle in before comparing it to those other legendary places. In pizza, it's got to be good no matter who is manning the oven, what night of the week it is, or who you know, i.e...consistency. Cheers!
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