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    In any case, for ambiance, nothing can beat the men's at Proof, especially after swilling a full flight from the champagne cart. I didn't know we were talking ambiance...I just thought we were talking about necessity. Rasika, Zaytinya, Zola (cool swinging door), 701...good ambiance. The most inconvenient bathroom has to be at Poste - you have to use the elevator and it's tricky to find it after getting to the correct floor. It's also fun to go to Cafe Asia (DC, not VA) to the unisex to watch people try to figure out which stalls are for men and which are for women. The scariest climb to a bathroom is a tie between the upstairs bathroom at Tabard and the one at Bistrot du Coin.
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    This is an excellent idea. Sometimes, you know, you have to go. Some of my particular favorites are the Smithsonians, particularly the less crowded ones like the Freer and the Sackler. The Teasim at 8th and D (right in the main dining area, easily visible). The food court at National Place (right near Five Guys). The lobby of that hotel (I forget which one) across from Acadiana - on 7th and Mass, I think. The lobby of Loew's L'Enfant Plaza. If you're walking along the waterfront, the restroom at Phillips is quite convenient - just past the reception desk. It's always such a madhouse in there that no one notices if you are are aren't dining. The Four Seasons in G'town - walk into the lobby and go boldly down the stairs to the lower level. Both DC Filene's basements.
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    I still get a hankering for a ground beef enchirito, with extra hot sauce. I remember the days when the enchirito has the corn tortilla and the little slice of olive on top...sniff, sniff....
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    Scallops with the hens of woods mushrooms and the spicy crunchy rolls were very good. Service, however, was very, very scattered.
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    My sandwish is for a good New Orleans muffaletta, with the right muffaletta bread; and then for a drippy roast beef po boy (respect to Acadiana - I just want a divey place), DRESSED.
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    Levi's Port Cafe should be open.
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    I think this place is going in Penn Quarter - near the planned Vapiano there.
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    Regent Thai is one of those places that for me, is always available and reliable. I like that the server will bring the dish of spices so you can customize the spice level, and the curries have a decent amount of heat. The atmosphere is quite soothing. It's one of our "go to" places when we just can't decide where to go and we've rejected all the other options.
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    As I recall there was an issue with alcohol there whe Inti first opened - no licence or something. But the website photos show a bottle of wine. Can I order wine there? That would certainly increase my temptation to try this place.
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    Yes, we did. We tried TWO cards. The cook even took the card himself for an exchange - but the hostess wasn't there the second time he went (the place was dead)...and he was frustrated that he couldn't find her. The cards looked very worn - perhaps those mag strips don't last forever? It was my first trip there and it was truly a comedy of errors.
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    The last time I went my card wouldn't scan, and the cook at the pizza station seemed to think it was my failure. After several attempts to get the card to read, he left the station for a while, and then returned without comment. I was perplexed and said, "what happens now?" He let me place a pizza order. And a veal with tuna sauce order. Same station. Same non-working card. The food was fine (the veal with tuna sauce was too cold in my opinion - room temperature is not ice cold unless you live at the North Pole). But when we left, the check-out person said, "Oh, your card wouldn't scan. We've rung up your bill." Fine, except that the bill was wrong (charged for three Peronis, only had two). The check out person couldn't find a manager, and ended up comping us for two Peronis...which was fine but the whole ordeal was very long and drawn-out. All in all, we spent more time there on a Sunday afternoon dealing with serving issues than eating. Strange.
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    My go-to "dive," though you can drive right up, is at the Maine Avenue Fish Wharf. I leave nearby, so it's convenient. There are a few places where you can get a very freshly fried fish or shrimp or oyster sandwich or dinner for less than ten dollars. Some people are squeamish about buying fresh fish there, but I eat the fried stuff all too frequently and everything's always tasty. Huge portions. It's too bad that there's no place there to sit and eat - so you just have to walk along the marina to find a bench and protect your food from the birds!
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    Agreed. However, when a place opens at 5:00 and people are buzzing around the host stand trying to get on the list, there should at least be a HOST there. When we arrived Saturday, we were told that the staff was in a meeting. To be fair, the hostess did show up by 5:30, but by then, many anxious parties were jockeying for position to be the first to be added to the list. It was a small, controlled, panic. Maybe Cork could take reservations all night for just the back rooms, guaranteeing some folks on a schedule a confirmed reservation, and leave the front room around the bar as first come, first served seating. I'm going to wait till things calm down before I return!
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    I was there early Saturday, arriving aroun 5:20. I so, so, so much wanted to love it - maybe my expectations were inflated by such positive early reviews. There was no hostess in front for about 15 minutes, which created a lot of angst among arrivals who wanted to get on the table list. This angst carried on to the bar area, which got very crowded, making it difficult to really sit an enjoy the creative wine list. There were people behind us (understandably) trying to get menus and place orders, and we felt like people were yelling over our heads for much of the time we were there. I will definitely return. The place shows so much promise...but I will wait until the newness wears off, and I can sit, relax, and chat with the bar staff about wine options.
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    Cafe LaRuche in Georgetown is within the price range and not intimidating. Don't know what the vibe is at night there, but it's great for lunch.
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    Yes, add chorizo. Now I'm really craving it!
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    I love the chilaquiles, and I agree that the serving is large, given that some portions at Oyamel are quite small. I think the chilaquiles are the perfect comfort food on a cold, wet day. Oh, those, and the queso/chorizo melty thing...(name espaces me).
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    I believe they show up on the menu at Acadiana, though that doesn't answer the "by the sack" questions. Check with some of the vendors at the Maine Avenue Fish Market - they often have crayfish for sale in season...so ordering a sack might be an option.
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    My last visit to Jaleo was pretty poor. Maybe it was a bad choice for New Year's Day, but the signs posted at Zaytinya said "Visit Jaleo!" and we did. The server was brusque. The chick pea stew (sorry if I can't remember the offical name), which I have loved in the past, was flat. The tortilla espanola (potato omelette), which I had pronounced as "delicious" on a previous visit was undercooked and leaky. Even the Sangria tasted tired - as if it had been made hours before. I left feeling let down.
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    I also had the Peruvian chicken there. YUMMY. We got a whole because we wanted leftovers for sandwiches. The noodles and cheese did not excite, but the sweet potatoes were lovely. I liked the white basmati rice with cilantro, too. Next time, I'll get the rice with beans. I hope this place is a huge success, because the food is tasty, reasonably priced and their environmental responsibility is much appreciated.
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    If you don't mind a suggestion from a Buckeye...just ate at Locanda Saturday night and the pasta is lovely. I had the mint paparadelle (SP?) with lamb ragu. I think it was $16. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly, though I would have liked more mint flavor. SO had the ravioli of the day, which was goat cheese and leeks. Definitely a winner. That pasta was yummy. The ruccola salad is large enough for two to share - especially if you want dessert. They take reservations and it has a very nice, neighborhood vibe.
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