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There's a new market opening this weekend! Fairlington Farmers Market will be located at the Fairlington Community Center. They'll be open Sundays from 9am - 1pm, with this year's season running April 19 - November 22. Vendors include some of the local favorites, including Kuhn's Orchard, Atwater's, Spring Valley, and Kiwi Kuisine - and Mama's Donut Bites The full list can be found here. It's nice to have another Sunday market option in the Alexandria/Arlington area.
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Crystal City Farmer's Market opened today for the season. Heading over right now to see what looks good for dinner.
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How about some Benedictine dip (rather than the usual tea sandwich presentation)? I second the burgoo suggestion, maybe with some 100% cornmeal cornbread. Cheese curds and frozen custard for Wisconsin? (Kentucky is my adopted home state, so I'd say go with the 'ignore Duke' plan ) GO CATS!
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We had a wonderful lunch at Peche last month. I believe the menu is the same at lunch and dinner. The space is bright and open, so it was a great spot on a sunny afternoon. The fish sticks with LA31 batter were one of our favorite dishes, along with the roasted carrots (which don't show up on the current menu). While it's not on your list, one of my favorite NOLA meals (several years ago) was a "Saturday Light Lunch" on the patio at Bayona. I'm pretty sure I wrote it up somewhere upthread.
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I just watched a great documentary called Bourbontucky on the Audience network. It covers the history of the industry in Kentucky, with many of the important players interviewed. It also included discussion of the impacts of bourbon being in great demand, future trends, and the related spin-off products and industries. There is a pretty extensive segment with Bill Thomas of Jack Rose. Worth a watch if you can find it. (It's on again today March 15 at 1 pm)
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Inventor of Keurig Feels Bad about Destroying the Environment
goldenticket replied to darkstar965's topic in News and Media
My workplace adopted Keurig/K-cups in place of brewed coffee a few years back. I've been bothered by the waste K-cups generate ever since. Fortunately, my guilt has been (slightly) assuaged by the "Grounds to Grow On" K-cup recovery program. We order (and pay for) boxes in which the used K-cups are collected, and then shipped to Keurig's 'recycling partner'. The grounds go to compost and the cups go to Covanta's waste-to-energy program. I still prefer the reusable K-cups that Kibbee Nayee mentioned, but at least recycling is better than throwing them away. -
Only if they get in before 3:30 pm on a weekday. I do agree that the Blue & White makes some good fried chicken and I love their beans (whatever kind they have in the pot on a given day). Also, it is a carry-out, so there's no seating. A bit closer to DCA, in Del Ray, is Mama Reacer's Soul Food. I haven't tried it, but a trusted friend raves about their fried chicken. The menu includes all the highlights: pig feet, ox tail, and yes, croaker and whiting. Their hours are also much more accommodating.
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The Filipino menu will (eventually) be featured in a new restaurant from the Armstrongs on the Southwest waterfront. Unfortunately, it won't be until 2018, but it's pretty exciting news for that area. I'm not waiting three years - I need to head down to Eve and try it out sometime soon!
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Should you find yourself in Stillwater, I recommend taking the time to make a visit to Boba Fusion Cafe. It's tucked away in a strip mall and you order at the counter, but they have some very good Asian food at very reasonable prices. The menu includes dishes with Korean, Thai, and Chinese influences; I was very happy with the '3-cup squid'. Others enjoyed their versions of bibimbap and pho. There is a chalkboard with daily specials (also posted on their Facebook page). The staff was very friendly and helpful in answering questions and making suggestions. They also have beautiful cakes and bubble tea. As a reviewer on one of those other sites said, Boba is "an oasis in what is otherwise a culinary desert of misrepresentative, trying-too-hard-and-still-failing "ethnic" restaurants" - not sure about the other restaurants, but it was a bright spot in a long month of travel to some pretty dull dining destinations. If you wander even further west and wind up in Guymon, Pollo el Ranchero won't disappoint with any of their grilled chicken items. Also in Guymon, Urban Bru is a cosy local coffee shop with a nice menu of fresh food, mostly salads and sandwiches). And they even have a drive-thru window if you need your caffeine on the go.
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Thanks for the early report, Simul! It sounds great and I'm looking forward to checking it out very soon. The space has been completely transformed from the days of Esmeralda's and, before that, Pedro Tio's. Very cool that they've incorporated some of the local history into the name and design. As a (relatively) longtime resident of the neighborhood, it's exciting to see the evolution that is happening. After years of nothing, it's hard to believe there will be three local watering holes in less than one block, once the speakeasy part of Sugar Shack opens. In the interest of accuracy, I have to point out that the neighborhood is called Parker-Gray - or more correctly Uptown/Parker-Gray - and it is listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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I tried, and really liked, a strawberry iced donut with chocolate drizzles. They use real strawberries in the icing and you can definitely taste them (yeah, I know they're not in season...). I think the 'monster' pricing is for things like cinnamon buns or apple fritters (which I haven't seen in my two visits). DIY DelRay has a nice story about the "wacky decorations".
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My Old Town-centric two cents: What about dinner downstairs at Light Horse? I've had several good meals there (including last Saturday), and they have a broad enough menu that most everyone should find something to satisfy them. I've celebrated a (slightly more ) significant birthday at A la Lucia, with a similar sized group. We were able to reserve a table in private back room and had very good service from one of our favorite waiters. Their menu would hit all the price and dietary requirements, though I'm not entirely sure it meets the 'hip' criteria for young folks like yourself With the news about the new chef, Columbia Firehouse might be worth a look, depending on when he'll be taking over the kitchen.
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Sugar Shack is in a soft opening now, and still training staff. In spite of that, they are making some damn tasty donuts! Maple bacon...yummmm.
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Before I got to your second paragraph, Me Jana was my first thought. I was there for a group lunch less than a month ago and thought it was just as good as always. Based on my experiences over the past several years, they do a great job with groups, and obviously have a wide variety of vegetarian options. I believe that Fireworks has a private room, but not sure how many it will accommodate. Choices for vegetarians might be a bit more limited, but still available.
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Yes, I'm fairly certain, based on what I've been told. Of course, I have no specific knowledge of the menu, so we'll have to wait and see if there are any specific influences, Italian or otherwise.
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Correct - A la Lucia will remain the Italian spot; Hunting Creek was never planned to be Italian. It will feature steaks, as mentioned above. They have been doing a Steak Night feature at A la Lucia for several months, but that ended this week. Presumably it was a 'warm-up' for the new spot. It is a nice nod to the local area! I hope they can move through the permitting, etc. and open in the not too distant future. It's such a great spot and the garden/patio has been empty and unused for far too long!
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The new spot has a name now - Hunting Creek. This info from the most recent A la Lucia email, which also included the following update: "Enjoy farm raised, hormone free steaks and fresh fish!"
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The Alexandria location opened last Friday. I haven't been in yet, but it's been packed the past few nights. Looks like they're delivering, too.
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(This may not be the best thread for this post, but it is what I've simmered lately.) Back in November, I picked up an assortment of spice packets/recipes from Spice Makes Nice (one of the vendors at Emporiyum). I've tried two so far and been very pleasantly surprised with the results. A few nights ago, the Trinidad Stewed Chicken made a hearty meal with a nice combination of sweetness and heat. The Spicy Mushrooms were also a success and a very satisfying vegetarian meal - though I learned that using fat-free yogurt/sour cream isn't a good idea when adding to a hot sauce/dish. Each packet includes a list of required ingredients on the outside; the spice packet and cooking instructions are found inside. The price ($4.95 each) is probably a bit steep. That said, I do appreciate the simplicity of the instructions and not having to track down a teaspoon or two of spices or seasonings I may not have on hand*. Most of the needed ingredients have been things I have in the pantry or the freezer, so putting together (what seems to be) a relatively healthy meal is quick. I guess you could say they're a gourmet take on "Hamburger Helper" * MOM's bulk spice section is my go-to for those occasions.
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I'm looking forward to visiting Bastille in their new location (especially since it's a short walk from chez moi). The space is looking lovely, based on a peek in the windows a few nights back. One minor correction: According to the email they sent out today, the new location is scheduled to open 'the last week of January', rather than January 22. Bistrot Royal will open on the 22nd. Can't wait for warmer weather to enjoy the new menu on the patio. Regarding the location, the area is considered (by those of us who live here) West Old Town; the original location is in North Old Town.
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I've had very nice holiday meals at both Ardeo and 1789.
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Inquiring minds want to know what is a traditional Puerto Rican Christmas meal? I'm sure it's tasty!
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Not terribly recent, but I was there in April. I highly recommend Bella Mattina B&B - it's just a few minutes outside of town. It feels very secluded and the owners are really nice, long-time residents of the area. We ate at Lot 12 and were satisfied, but not wowed. There was a very large private party dining at the same time, but quality really wasn't a problem. The main 'issue' was that there was just too much going on (for my liking) on the plate. Leaving an item or two off of each plate would have made the dishes 'cleaner' and let the featured ingredients shine. Tari's was still a nice spot for a drink and snack at the bar, or something more substantial in the dining room. They catered the wedding party we were attending and did a great job with the food for that event. Haven't been to Panorama at the Peak in a long time, but I assume that it's still one of the better spots in the area. They are open 2-7 pm on Christmas Eve.
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French Onion Soup
goldenticket replied to Dr. Delicious's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Not sure if you're up for crossing the river, but the French Onion Soup at the Brabo Tasting Room is a good version. Parking on that end of King Street is usually pretty open and you might even find a non-metered spot around the corner. It's probably safe to assume the same/similar preparation can be found at other Wiedmaier spots in DC, too, though parking might be trickier.
