Apples & Bananas
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Cava tends to be a good bet for wine and they've added some items to their menu recently which are a nice change of pace. Senart's has a solid wine list as well.
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Does anyone know where I can find gooseberries in the area? Willing to drive out a ways to get them if I have to.
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I have some friends in town from Chicago who have asked if they can pick up a case of Old Style (anyone from or who has been to Chicago will know what I'm talking about). Anyone know of any good liquor stores in the area with a good beer selection that might have it?
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I went back in January soon after they opened. I was rather pleased with the Shawarma, but thought the service set up was slow and inefficient. Certainly a lot of potential there. It's good to have some competition in the neighborhood.
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The roof is going to be the place to be during the spring and summer. I remember taking the tour over a half year ago (back in May or June maybe?) and I'm so happy to see this opening. I wish I could be in town for it. Good luck Dave!
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I think it depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for straight up sushi, I feel that Sushi Ko might be the better choice. I've gone to Kaz when I want to mix things up a little. You can't go wrong with either place, I think it just depends on what you're looking for.
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So I'm in Chicago for the month on business, living in the Lakeview area (Belmont and Lakewood), and was wondering what's in the area that I shouldn't miss. I'm at work for most of the day (and night), so I don't have a lot of time, but I'd like to hit some of the highlights while I'm here.
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Tom on his weekly chat today said: Capitol Hill: Hi Tom, If you had to pick one Italian restaurant inside the Beltway that would make you think, "Wow, when did I arrive in Italy?", which would it be? Thanks! Tom Sietsema: Right now? Obelisk. The food coming out of that kitchen these days borders on enchanting.
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The Arizona Republic just gave his location there 4.5 stars. Frankly, it doesn't sound like anything special. I'll just keep putting my name down at Ray's like everyone else. http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dining/articl...729bourbon.html
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Hamburgers
Apples & Bananas replied to Jacques Gastreaux's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Eric Ripert weighs in on the "perfect burger" http://www.gourmet.com/restaurants/2008/07/ripert_burger What are the general thoughts on his burger at WestEnd? I'm still saving enough money to buy it. -
Arlington Amends Ordinance to Encourage Kiosks
Apples & Bananas replied to cheezepowder's topic in News and Media
How about just a place called "on a stick"? You've got your meat on a stick. Veggies on a stick. chocolates on a stick. This needs to happen. and it needs to happen soon. -
Arlington Amends Ordinance to Encourage Kiosks
Apples & Bananas replied to cheezepowder's topic in News and Media
Noodles, meat on a stick, pastries, arepas, etc. -
Arlington Amends Ordinance to Encourage Kiosks
Apples & Bananas replied to cheezepowder's topic in News and Media
What a great idea and great piece of news. It'll be interesting to see how this changes the dynamic in the main arteries of Arlington. Hopefully it'll bring some more diverse options into the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor. -
Ethiopian Restaurants
Apples & Bananas replied to dcfoodie's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
I had a very good meal at Etete this weekend, no reason not to stop by there tonight or any other. -
I don't want to keep adding to the idea that there's nothing but hate out there for Spike and this restaurant, but I just wanted to post a quote (along with the associated paragraph) of his from the article about him in the Express today and get reactions: Tall and lanky, with a wiry beard and a rotating collection of pork-pies, fedoras, and panamas, Evangelos "Spike" Mendelsohn left his job and his digs for what he calls the next gastronomic frontier: "D.C. is the next big food city. It's like Vegas was a few years ago. And nobody is doing what we are yet. We're paving a way for ourselves here in D.C., but also, we're paving a new direction for the food culture here." Discuss.
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They opened tonight. Stopped by randomly and was very happy with the product. I had the veggie pita which was everything you could ever want in a veggie pita. The veggies were cooked perfectly - just the right amount of crunch - with great goat cheese and a fantastic pita. The girl got the chicken burger, which was very moist and very flavorful (which was surprising being it was a chicken burger). The menu is very affordable, and the service was spot on, friendly, and informative. They didn't have a dessert menu yet, but I'd imagine they will by week's end. Also it doesn't look like they'll be open for lunch, but they'll be open late (2am-ish) I'm so glad to see so many independent restaurants not only opening, but really thriving in Clarendon. In another year or two the stretch from Liberty Tavern down to Ray's (which is beyond Courthouse, but still) might be the place to be in NoVA. Makes me really glad I live there.
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It's an Iceberry shop. Does anyone know anything about this place?
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Agreed all around. I think the fries are among the best in the city. With so many dipping options to choose from, it's hard to go wrong here.
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The last I heard, they're aiming for "Late July", but it very well may be early August. They should know more by later this week.
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Well played sir. Good points all around.
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I don't think it's hate at all. I think we all want him to succeed, but we just want him to recognize that there were those doing this long before him.
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If you watch the actual video interview, it's amazing to see the look of confusion on his face when the interviewer mentions Butterfield 9 closing - not having any idea of what BF9 was. I understand he's been swamped with opening up the new restaurant, but if you expect to take a backwater city like ours by storm, you should learn something about it first.
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And Cheerwine! Every person from the great state of North Carolina (at least that I know) goes bananas over that stuff. Now if you only served cheerwine floats.
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I think I was just getting in line as that picture was taken. What a gem you have here Michael. Yes the wait was a little long, but so worth it. Also, just throwing this out there; but this might make that strip mall the best square block of food in the DC area. Want Pho? You got it. Want Mexican? You got it. What a burger? You've got the best. Want a steak? This is the only place for it. Makes me glad I live in Arlington.
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I think this just made my day/week/month/year.