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I have read a lot of great write ups about Rose Restaurant in Vienna. Have you been here? What have you had that you have liked?

That's Amore has been hurting for business since Branch Road has been under construction. I think they would be happy to accomodate your group. You can pre-pick items from the menu so it does not get too expensive.

I am bumping this up - anyone else have any ideas?

Nielsen's Custard on Church Street in Vienna has frozen Pumpkin Custard that is amazing!

Hi, I am also new to DonRockwell and also from Philadelphia area. It seems like there are a lot of us out here. I am not the traditional Philly Cheesesteak eater. I do not like the Cheezwhiz type cheese used as some of the better known establishments. I prefer good old Provolone or American (yikes). I grew up in Rosemont, PA (near Villanova University) so I guess I am more of a Philly Suburbs person.

I now live in Vienna, VA with my husband and three kids. I work part-time from home so you will probably see me a lot on this board. I love to cook - especially anything new. I love wines and learning about wine. I also love Good Beer.

My husband is on his way to China for a business trip so we are about to order take-out Chinese for dinner.

Thanks for setting up this introduction area.

Cheers,

Mary Michelsen

Independent Wine Consultant

www.myttv.com/mary9129

Does anyone know anyplace in DC area that sells Catupiry Cheese. This is a Brazilian Cheese and I have only been able to get it in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I know there are recipes to make a pseudo Catupiry, but I am looking for the real thing.

Does anyone have a good recipe for Pumpkin Spring Rolls? I had some at a brewpub in Pennsylvania. They were really creamy and fantastic. I have not found a recipe for them.

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My company - The Traveling Vineyard - has an excellent - 2005 Les Combes, Chenas, Beaujolais, France for $14.99. This is from the Chenas cru. This is a great wine for Thanksgiving. This can only be ordered online and shipped to VA.

Cheers,

Mary Michelsen

www.myttv.com/mary9129

I just saw in the Dining Guide a listing for Joe's Burgers in McLean. I live in Vienna and never heard of this. Has anyone been to this restaurant? How is it? Do they serve beer?

I want to introduce myself. My name is Mary Michelsen and I am new to this website. I found Don Rockwell when searching for information on a local Vienna restaurant. I realized that this is the website I have been looking for. There are so many times that I am going out to dinner and end up relying on Washingtonpost or Washingtonian Magazine for referrals. Now, I can get reviews from the people that actually eat in the restaurants.

I am a stay-at-home Mom and an Independent Wine Consultant. My company offers FREE home wine tastings of wines from around the world. I have loved reading this forum about wine tasting classes, dinners, reviews, etc. I love cooking and love learning about new wines and food/wine pairings.

I am looking forward to participating more on this forum.

Thanks,

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We ordered from Church Street pizza for the first time last night. All I can say is - FINALLY - a good pizza place in Vienna. I am from Philly and really appreciate a decent pizza.

We had their regular cheese pizza and their white pizza. My car still smells like garlic from the white pizza. My kids said it was the best pizza ever.

If you are in the area, you definitely want to check it out.

Mary Michelsen