mxyzptlk
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So who went today? My wife and I just got back. I'll just put in my two cents worth, having only been once... - Menu is small, but big enough. Mr. Lee has the usual Korean standards on the menu and that's it. Bulgogi, kalbi, bibimbop (dolsot and regular), kimchee chigae, mandu guk, and yuk gae jang is about as non-standard as the menu gets. - I tend to judge Korean restaurants by their yuk gae jang and this one was really good. Not bland like Woo Lae Oak and nice and spicy. I'm going to email Danny to ask him to put the cellophane noodles in, but otherwise it was the best I'd had in a while. - The only banchan you get is some weak kimchee and the zucchini one (I can't remember the name). They ran out of the lotus root before we got there apparently. - Dolsot bibimbop = $11.95. Yuk gae jang =$10.95. Kalbi=$19.95. - Mandu taste just like the ones my mom makes. Definitely off to a good start. It surely beats driving out to Annandale and/or putting up with Woo Lae Oak if you live near Dupont. -
My wife and I had a good time last night. I was thinking exactly what Anthony Bourdain said when he said, "If I am the best-behaved person on this panel, then we have a serious problem." Was Jose Andres drunk? Or is he always like that? I'm wondering if that young woman who asked for advice on how to quit her job posts on here....
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Yeah, that's right. I couldn't remember the name at all. The yuk gae jang, however, wasn't the best. I've driven by the dooboo place many times, I'll have to stop in next time. Damn, I have a craving now...
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Strange indeed... sullongtang traditionally has tongue and tripe. I've never heard of liver before. The other Korean place right across the parking lot from Gom Bae Woo is also quite good. Good kimchee and good kalbi.
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I've eaten in plenty of Ruth's Chris (not sure if that's a good thing or not) and I will admit that the quality varies from location to location. I can honestly tell you from experience that the Ruth's Chris in Dupont Circle (numerous visits related to work, and not-work, over 12 years) is a rip-off at best. The Ruth's Chris in Philadelphia was pretty decent, as is the one in Chicago. Can't recommend Ruth's Chris here at all, though.
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My fiancee and I stopped by on Saturday and had the White Peach Prosecco.... I think that's my most favorite flavor EVER. Good call on that. Plus I am really, really, really addicted to the dulce de leche churros.
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And why are they allowed to vote for these? To wit: Best BBQ (1st Place): Red Hot & Blue Best Chinese Restaurant (1st Place): PF Chang's Best Burger (2nd Place): Fuddrucker's Best Coffeeshop (1st Place): Starbucks Best Ice Cream: Dolcezza (nee Isee Icy) isn't even on the fricking list, yet Cold Stone is 1st, Ben and Jerry's is on there as is Baskin-Robbins, which I didn't even know still existed. Best Italian (1st Place): Maggiano's. I said to myself that if Buca di Beppo is on the list, I'm going to do something bad. Sure enough, Buca di Beppo is on there. Haven't figured out what bad thing to do as I am still in shock. Best New Restaurant (1st Place): Coastal Flats Best Steaks: 2nd place went to Ruth's Chris which to me is one step above Ponderosa, 5th place went to Outback Steakhouse which beat out The Palm. Enough said. If this was already discussed, I apologize.
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Merkado Kitchen, Logan Circle - Closed
mxyzptlk replied to AMTHoya's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
My fiancée and I went to Merkado this past Saturday because we were walking down 14th Street and were hungry. Long story short, our visit is encapsulated in this exchange as we walked out the door: Me: I'm not sure what it was, but my mouth tastes like I just licked your armpit. Fiancée: Yeah, me too. For reference, I had the goat's cheese-stuffed chile relleno with the crunchy beans and their ahi tuna appetizer. Fiancée ordered the pork tenderloin something, but they gave her the beef tenderloin over wilted frisee salad. -
Just had a thought... what about Fogo de Chao? A someone unconventional steakhouse...
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My two votes are (in order of preference): 1. Ray's. I don't think it's too casual for a celebration place at all. 2. The Palm on 19th and L in DC. For some reason, the food tastes better at this one than the one in Tyson's. I know it's a chain and whatnot, but I really do like their prime rib...
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I was there this past Saturday (for their fixed, 5-course menu) and they are serving the white tuna with farro again. I had the rabbit this time and I would have to agree with rbh in that it was not up to the same levels as the other entrees, but still very good nonetheless. I have to say that everytime I go to Komi, it's a completely mind-blowing experience for me. I went for the first time in 2004 (for a first date with my, now, fiance) and it's been really interesting to see (eat?) the chef's progression over the years. Chef Monis continually makes things I absolutely hate to eat into delectable, amazing dishes. My fiance and I went this past weekend with a proper foodie from France by way of London and even she was impressed. She also made the comment that we should eat there while we can, before the place gets even more well-known and we won't be able to get a table anymore. Chef Monis' imagination and creativity is well beyond his chronological age.
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Likewise, I was a bit surprised that Mie n Yu was on there. I've never heard anything nice about the place, although it may very well be that I live in a vacuum.
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My fiancé and I went to Maestro on Saturday night and celebrated a bit early.
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Hmmm.... Woo Lae Oak and "good value" are not what I usually think of together.
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My fiance and I went to Sorak Garden two weekends ago and I thought it wasn't particularly great. Although the food was marginally better than Woo Lae Oak, I don't think the trip out there is worth it. Everything in the restaurant was just a bit too westernized for my tastes. The quote of the evening for me was, "What's with the steel drum music they're playing?"
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This Korean goes there because it's more convenient than going all the way out to Annandale, but that's not to say that I go there often. In my experience, Koreans generally go there because it's their first time in the area, or they are taking someone who is not overly familiar with the Korean dining experience.
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I am the king of delivery as I usually get probably 4 meals delivered a week on average. I get delivery to 18th and U NW in DC, so we are talking the Dupont/Adams Morgan/U St corridor area. Here are my favorites for DC: 1. Alberto's Pizza (pizza) 2. City Lights of China (Chinese) 3. Sala Thai (Thai) 4. Any of the Moby Dick's (kebobs) 5. Haven't tried yet, but will shortly, Ben's Chili Bowl for delivery And just for added measure, my favorites in Rosslyn: 1. Cafe Asia (sushi/Japanese stuff) 2. Tara Thai (Thai) 3. Moby Dick's (kebobs) 4. Clare and Don's (seafood) 5. Hard Times Cafe (chili dogs mostly) 6. Mr. Hibachi (cheap and passable bulgogi with ok kimchi) I need to caveat that this is the best food that will show up at my doorstep, not necessarily that these are the best places to eat for the given categories. And in Rosslyn, I use Dr. Delivery except for Cafe Asia which does its own delivery.
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I'm a big yuk gae jang person, so that's how I judge how good a Korean restaurant is. Incidentally, I make a pretty good yuk gae jang at home as well...
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My fiance and I went to the Lovecafe on U Street yesterday. I've eaten at Lovecafe before and didn't like it at all and I'm not quite sure why we decided to go back. I got a chocolate-dipped yellow cupcake, and I have to admit that I liked it. The chocolate was a weird texture and was "sweating" when I got it, and it was definitely chilled. So I waited about 10 minutes for it to come closer to room temperature (if I waited until it got to 72 degrees I would have waited more than an hour) and it was quite good. The added bonus was Warren Brown rode by the window on his bike and I waved to him while my fiance couldn't stop laughing at how random it was that he was riding by while we were eating in there.
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I have to wholeheartedly agree. Let's take the inverse of this... say I decided to start using a wheelchair to commute to work and I am able-bodied and don't require the use of one to get around, I just like to wheel myself around in a wheelchair. Certainly people's behavior toward me will be different than if I were riding a bike (or even Segway) around town. Everyone assumes that wheelchairs were/are being used only by people who needed to use them, not for leisure, and until that mentality changes, people will assume that I require it, not that I choose to use one. I think the same principle applies here. Nadya can't be blamed for anything, because in the end, she did find a place to store it.
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In recent history, Segways have traditionally been used as personal transportation devices by people who do NOT require them as aids. This thread is the first time I've heard of people using Segways as something aside from leisure purposes. That's not to say that there is anything wrong with using Segways as a personal aid, that's great if that works for you, but there is a perception inertia that people are going to need to get over.
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My fiance and I went there on New Year's Day and, 1) I was surprised it was open, and 2) it was pretty empty. I've been to the one in Chicago and I loved the one Chicago. I was really happy to have one open here, but I have to say either the food is worse here in DC, or my palette has changed. I found the meat at this one to be way overcooked to the point where it was chewy and rubbery and the bottom sirloin was even "crunchy" (not because it was seared or crusted). But I will say the service was great and attentive as was the one in Chicago. Dinner for 4 with drinks, dessert and tip ended up coming to a hair over $300.
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Dining in New York City
mxyzptlk replied to jparrott's topic in New York City Restaurants and Dining
Can anyone recommend a place in Manhattan for Christmas dinner? Fiancé and I decided to spend Christmas weekend up north and are trying to figure out where to have Christmas dinner. If it matters, we're staying in the upper west side. I think for Christmas Eve, we are leaning towards Lever House.... thanks in advance. -
Based on my experience, I would have to agree with you on all accounts.
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That explains why I think Bangkok Joe's has the best ka pow I've had in DC. They actually make theirs with ground chicken like I am used to... I think we're talking about the same thing, right?