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  1. ICD
    I don't get it either. Plus, they are only palatable fresh.
  2. ICD
    I disagree, I've always found their food, for what they're trying to be, pretty good. For some odd reason, I really enjoy their fried seafood platter, maybe the beach connection. Ignacio P.S. For those in the area, ValPak coupons has $10 off offer.
  3. ICD
    I was hoping to get the cheesesteak, but the hangar steak salad with blue cheese, bacon, and avocado did not disappoint. My other top choice would have been the shrimp burger. My only wish would be the option to buy fries or someother accompaniment with the shrimp burger. It was served plain and I did not see any side dishes on the menu. (I hope I just did not look hard enough!)
  4. ICD
    Just got back from a great lunch today. The choices were a turkey salad sandwich, a vegetarian panini, a shrimp burger, the steak salad (which I had), and a bucatini with proscuitto in tomato sauce. The white wine was an Italian malvasia.
  5. ICD
    It was my understanding there would be no French.
  6. ICD
    There go my plans to open my new Cuban restaurant, Jean Louis Palladin. Damn you Rockwell.
  7. ICD
    I second Zora's suggestion and add Elizabeth Karmel's Taming the Flame.
  8. ICD
    They actually catch Tilapia for commercial purposes from the backyard lake at my in-laws house in Venice, FL. My in-laws, who love to fish, won't eat them fearing fertilizer run-off from the lawns. Because it's a vegetarian fish, you have to catch it with nets, they will not go after hooks. Ignacio
  9. ICD
    I'm with Ex-Im Bank, which has the 7th and 9th-12th floor of the Lafayette Building, where Loeb's is located. I only ate a Loeb's along time ago, but I see quite few VA and Ex-Im old timers who like the place. When my children eat too much for me to have leftovers, I usually get a club sandwich at Sizzlin' Express. UMMM unhealthy. Ignacio
  10. ICD
    They are often outside my building on the SE corner of Vermont Ave and I St.
  11. ICD

    Chocolates

    ICD replied to Pete's topic in Shopping and Cooking

    I like Chocolate Moose near 17th and L for Leonidas chocolates from Belgium.
  12. ICD
    Tried going to the Gaithersburg location for lunch yesterday, the outside signs are still up, but it's turned (is turning) into a Peruvian restaurant. The lomo saltado was perfectly fine and the menu promises chicken soon. Ignacio
  13. ICD
    I had some excellent pizza this Saturday in St. Michaels. On a cold afternoon after visiting the Maritime Museum, the family visited Ava's Pizzeria at 409 Talbot St. The first pizza was just excellent ; a pepperoni with red sauce, mozzarella, and basil. Its only flaw was a slightly soggy crust after sitting a few minutes. The second pizza was utterly perfect. A carmelized onion and sliced raw fennel white pizza that is on par with anything I've had here in the DC area. The constrast between the sweet onions and crisp fennel was wonderful. The place seemed ful (at least the downstairs)l, but sitting near the oven we had nice conversation with Chris, the pizza maker, about how hot the oven was (800 degrees) and other pizza making matters. I highly recommend this place to those visiting St. Michaels and want pizza as good if not better than DC's best. Ignacio http://www.avaspizzeria.com/ (Edited to fix address and add website.)
  14. ICD
    Details, please details. Sounds like something I would like to try soon. Ignacio
  15. ICD
    My point was that while some toppings may not be worth the money, salami or clams for example, others such as pepperoni and anchovies were not expensive given their cost of $1 and the amount you get. This could be a bit of useful information to Comet newbies like myself who was reluctant to go because of the price/value issue. That's all, Ignacio
  16. ICD
    I was also there at Saturday lunch a few weeks ago and greatly enjoyed the experience, especially the chicken wings. However, I thought the pizzas were underdone. This also happened at Two Amys a few months ago when were also the some of the first ones there. Could it be it takes a time for the pizza oven to warm up and they are better at night? Or was it they saw we were with two pre-schoolers (both places) and thought they must want underdone pizza? Ignacio P.S. We had the cheese and tomato pizzas with pepperoni and anchovies, respectively. At one dollar each, I felt I got my money's worth with six or so pepperonis and anchovies.
  17. ICD
    SVT took the words right out my mouth. El Pollo Rico is in a class by itself. Don Pollo is a notch below, especially if the chicken has to wait.
  18. ICD
    There is also one in Twinbrook Plaza on Viers Mill and Atlantic Ave, near the library. The family deal of one chicken and three sides (I believe) is a great bargain for such good chicken.
  19. ICD
    We passed by on Saturday night a few weeks ago on the way to Mia's pizza. The place was empty except for one table. I don't know how long it can last this way. I agree, the location is just not very good.
  20. ICD
    This has been our experience at the Rockville location the last few times we've been there. I will not go back for other than the chili.
  21. ICD
    Cuban Picadillo 1 1/2lb ground beef 2 onions 1 bell pepper 3 cloves garlic 1 can spanish style tomato sauce 1 cup white wine or vermouth 1/4 cup pitted pimento olives 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon "sazon" seasoning (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 pinch sugar splash of Sherry or red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt (about 1 teaspoon if not using sazon) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1) Finely chop garlic, onions, bell pepper and saute in olive oil until soft. Add ground meat, salt, pepper, sazon, cumin, and oregano. Brown meat. 2) After meat is brown, add tomato sauce, wine, olives, raisins, and capers. Simmer over low heat uncovered for twenty five minutes. 3) Add sugar and vinegar and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice. Ignacio
  22. ICD
    My family and I would like to thank everyone for the good food and company. The variety and deliciousness of the food was mind boggling. The Caja China was a sight to see, including the lamb. I think, however, I may have nightmares about the lamb's head---a pig's head looks so much happier to be eaten. Ignacio, aka, ICD
  23. ICD
    ICD+3 If this were radio,I'd be a long-time listener, but infrequent caller to donrockwell.com. To get past this newbieness, my wife and I as well as our two children will attend the picnic. We'll bring Cuban picadillo and the not so traditional hamburger buns to serve it with. Also some Belgian beer, either Hoegarten or Leffe blonde. Ignacio
  24. ICD
    My wife and I had brunch on Sunday. Although the food was quite enjoyable, I felt disappointed the lunch menu was not available. The brunch dishes were too focused toward breakfast items. Having said this, my cajun style eggs benedict were quite good and my wife enjoyed her serano ham wrapped shrimp. The best part, however, were the sticky buns, which were warm and not too sweet. ICD
  25. ICD
    I was at the Montgomery County Library bookstore off Boiling Brook Parkway yesterday. They had a many in very good condition. I'm sure for a good price. I didn't get any because my collection is complete as far as I can tell. Here is the URL: http://www.folmc.org/bookstores/locations.htm
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