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Wouldn't a selection of Italian wines make more sense?
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As mentioned by mktye here it would be interesting to do a canned tomato testing. I figured this would be a great thing to pair with a hands on session of pasta making that I have offered to do for a couple of people. The canned tomato tasting would basically consist of the following: - select several brands of canned tomato - blind taste in the raw state - blind taste a simple sauce - rate and discuss the results over a huge bowl of pasta while drinking wine. The pasta making session would be an overview of how to make basic fresh pasta and some flavored versions. I will also show how to make some filled pasta shapes if people are interested. This will be a hands on course as there is no better way to learn. This would take place on a Saturday at my house sometime after the picnic. What I would like to know is how many people are interested in the tasting and/or the pasta making session. Comments and/or suggestions?
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I have offered to do a pasta making session to a couple of others, maybe we could combine the two and have a pretty good carb fest.
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Le Paradou, Penn Quarter - Closed
mdt replied to Keithstg's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
$500 per person and that is the review it gets? Wow! I would agree that something is amiss. The proprieter of Chateau Haut-Brion being in the house should not affect your meal for the price that you are being charged. While they may receive extra attention, it should not take away from other diners. -
I am sure you can find someone with an 'in' at Galileo to submit the suggestion.
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Add some of her pineapple upside down cake and you will be covered! Must get back to CK to try a burger.
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Two different vedors at the DuPont market had morels this past weekend. A small box (pint?) went for around $20.
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The entree that I 'scarfed' down was a wonderful cut of Kobe beef with a balsamic reduction, served with some braised (?) punterelle. All in all a fun happy hour(s)!
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Buy a couple of cans of different tomatoes and do a taste test. It would be interesting to see how they compare.
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What a wonderful morning to be at the DuPont market! Flat iron steaks from Sunnyside -- Yes I am addicted to these. Asparagus (best price at the market), turnips, radishes and beets from Sunnyside. Milk Yogurt Marscapone Rhubarb The first strawberries of the season.
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I buy baking equipment at Restaurant Depot, but you have to know what you are buying as I have found things cheaper at various online dealers. Not sure if the trip is worth it unless you are going to buy a good amount of stuff, or the items you want are priced very well. Of course the $25 coupon changes things. The good thing for me is that it is on my way to work. BTW, I have found that they stock many different items in store versus the online catalog.
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Oh man that does sound good. I cannot wait for the these to show up at the farmer's market. To me there is nothing better than fresh fava beans with olive oil and salt, eaten with good Italian bread.
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We are starting at Circle Bistro. I think most of us are getting there around 6pm. There is also talk of hitting Palena as well. Looks like we will have a good crowd tonight. Anyone else coming?
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Here is Tom's take. 1*.
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Not too busy this morning shogun?
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Ah yes, the thermos of hot water. I have still not found another place that does that. BTW, anyone know what that sawtooth herb is called?
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Looks like a multi-stop HH night. CB, Palena, ??? What time you plan on getting there?
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Which Five Guys have you tried? I enjoy Five Guys, although it really depends on which one you hit.
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It being a wonderful evening last night my friend and I were looking for a place to dine outdoors. I had not been to the Straits for some time and looked forward to the flavorful dishes that I remebered, while sitting on the rooftop overlooking 18th Street and that much maligned and crowded place across the street. We had the 5 Spice Roll for an app, which when eaten with the accompanying sauce is a good way to start. It could have been taken out of the fryer a minute or two earlier as it was slightly overdone. For our mains we ordered the Chicken with Basil (#4) and the Bawang Sambal Udang with shrimp (#11). The shrimp dish is described as being cooked in a sauce of chili and tamarind with onions and carrots. Unfortunately this dish was very bland with none of the expected tang from the tamarind. The chicken dish, a stir fry mix of chicken, water chestnuts, carrots, green beans, and basil. It was pleasant with a slight bit of heat that was unexpected from the description, but welcome. The addictive puffed shrimp chips were served with dinner. 4 beers, 1 app, 2 entrees and the total w/o tip was $64. I was disappointed as I remember things as being more consistently prepared and flavorful. Has anyone else been lately? Was this just an off night?
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I had the burger at Palena this past weekend for the first time in a while. It was ejoyable and tasty, but not up to the level that I remember. I certainly would not use the words, dry, tough, or less flavorful. It just seemed to be missing something. I will say that it still beats others in the area.
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Those are pretty strong words. How/why is it so much better? Looks like I need to take a trip south.
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I might see you there.
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While many restaurants make some truly wonderful ice creams, where do you go to get a cone to go? One of my favorites is the local Milwaukee Frozen Custard 'chain'. I really enjoyed the time I worked out in Chantilly and could frequent the place on an almost daily basis. Best flavor was malted milk ball!
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While I really enjoyed the lobster burger, my vote goes to the burger at Palena.
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I take it that you are not going to the late show...