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so, how is the upcharge for Farrah Olivia??? I've heard there's one on almost everything... true??

i just spoke to a friend who went earlier in the week and they said the same thing as youngfood: left underwhelmed, unnecessary upcharges, no standouts worth remembering... they said that they would not go back for the full price menu as it would not be worth it. they also mentioned that the upcharging seemed more by principal rather than purpose; the upcharges were so small, a couple bucks, that you wondered why they even bothered. i'm really bummed as this was what i was really looking forward to for thursday but now i'm not so sure.

i'm not heading to farrah olivia until thursday so i'd love to hear feedback from those who go before then!!!!!

excellent!!!

i've booked only one this time: farrah olivia. anyone else heading here???

urgh, i just cannot enjoy it as much when it is this close to the holidays! i'm still recovering and can never spend as much as i want!!! ...but i will enjoy what i can.

Went to Politics and Prose last night. The chef was excellent, and so very enjoyable to watch. He clearly loves his job!! One question, though as dinner at Comet's made us a tad bit late (surprise! but i can't complain as the food was divine) what were his comments regarding the new restaurant? I think we came in just after he discussed it--all I heard was that the cusine will be american with a touch of french influence.

i'd be interested in this too. i love poms but have never used them for anything except sprinkling over a salad. the guacamole above looks very interesting...and i'm not usually a fan of it.

that's my big night out this weekend! a girlfriend and i are planning a trip to Comet and then to P&P for the event. that's so much for all the responses, this really helps a lot. and yes, i shouldn't have tried to limit it to restauranteurs; i'm interested in local authors as well. cheers, holly

someone asked me what chefs in dc restaurants (and surrounding area) have written cookbooks. all i could come up with were Michel Richard, Jose Andres, Bob Kinkead and Patrick O'Connell. what am i missing???

i realize there will be some ribbing but the double booking is unavoidable with the friend i'm dining with. sorry, but i have never planned to cancel at the last minute.

i am so bummed, this was the first year we had the funds to be able to go to a bunch but now i have to cancel them ALL! we just signed a new apartment lease (which i'm thrilled about) so our first month's rent and security deposit is due now (a major financial hit). so not only can't we do a bunch, for the first time in four years, we can't go to any!! i'm reluctantly giving up my reservations for 2 people as follows: Aug 16, Notti Bianche, 6pm (however it is secured on my credit card so i may have to just cancel) Aug. 17, Rasika, 6:15 Aug. 18, Rasika, 6:15 (we weren't sure which day we could go) Aug. 20, Colvin Run Tavern, 6:00 and, how does this usually work, you just go under my name or do i transfer through open table somehow?? PM me if interested.

So, here's what i've got so far: Viridian Rasika Colvin Run Notti Biachi all for dinners

Has there been a topic posted to discuss? if so, i couldn't find it and apologize, but if not, here we go!!! I'd love some recommendations. being a DCer, I have to admit I am rarely in this area and am totally new to the dining experience. i was thinking Grapeseed but not sure if I should change to Rock Creek.

great review, thanks! what do you think of the new chef? i know it's early in the game but i'm dying to hear people's thoughts on him...we didn't go for RW specifically because we didn't think he has had much time to make a mark.