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  1. Ericandblueboy
    I see more prof shoppers at Balducci's & Wegmans than Safeway. I guess if you can afford to have someone shop for you, you want nicer products too...
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    Closed for good in DC according to Eater.
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    Another reason covid sucks - we don't even get snow days since we're working from home.
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    What? No stone crab claws for the the kids?
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    The Stonewall Jackson Hotel has been renamed Hotel 24 South, sounds as catchy as the Washington Football Team.
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    Froze our butts off for lunch today. The temp was about 30, with a gusting wind. We sat outside and the patio was covered by tent flaps. They did provide a heat lamp, which heated everything above the table. We started with foie gras and pate. They were followed by sirloin steak and stuffed cabbage with mashed potatoes. The single slice of foie wasn't very big, felt expensive at $24 but it's the coldest day thus far during this winter of our discontent and there are extra costs to running a restaurant. The cabbage was supposed to be stuffed with oxtail, pancetta and ground beef. Alas, while the flavor was good the taste and texture was predominately ground beef. The steak was cooked beautifully (medium rare) and came with the crunchy shoe-string fries. The restaurant looked so warm and cozy inside....
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    So someone with a small appetite (and apparently no appreciation for dine dining) has suggested it's okay to order from the kid's menu. That apparently touched a nerve with @Tom Sietsema and his response invoked Homer!
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    The Chef's Choice looked so good that we ate outside notwithstanding it was only 40 degrees at best today. We were seated at the upstairs patio (early 5:30 reservation gets the sheltered tables) that is mostly protected from wind by clear plastic tarp. There were overhead heaters that imparted some warmth. Be sure to dress very warmly! For $70, we got the following: Winter Citrus + Red Beet Salad crispy salsifi, shaved radish, lemon vinaigrette. Charred Onion + Braised Lamb in Pita Bread pickled cabbage, cilantro yogurt, kimchi brussel sprouts Cacio Pepe Agnolotti of Carmelized Onion and Ricotta Cheese parmesan reggiano, toasted black pepper, fennel fronds Little Neck Clams with XO Sauce salsa verde, shaved radishes, braised leeks Red Wine Braised Chicken parsley gremolata, creamy polenta, smoked mushroom jus Chocolate Layer Cake caramel buttercream, cocoa nib tuile, bourbon caramel We ordered extra clams because we love clams. The chef must love clams as well since they are almost always on the menu. They did not disappoint - in fact there were 3 winners tonight, the clams, the lamb, and the agnolotti. We might order just those 3 items next time. Soon after we sat down, we received the salad, the lamb/pita and an order of clams. The lamb was moist and flavorful - wish there was more of it. The clams were obviously fresh - the only thing we missed was bread to sop up the sauce with. The salad was refreshing - I'm sure my body will thank me later for eating veggies. Our second round consisted of the pasta and another order of clams. I only got 2 agnolotti while the kids fought over the plate. Lastly came the chicken. I gave the kids the dark meat (drumstick and thigh) while I ate the breast. The breast was a bit bland and dry but the kids praised the dark meat and even asked for some breast meat. They even ate some of the creamy polenta. For dessert, we were comped a chocolate mousse, in addition to the chocolate layer cake which was a part of the prix fixe. The cake had a distinct bourbon taste which turned off the kids so they attacked the mousse. Next time, we'll probably just double up on the 3 winners.
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    I did hit up Annabelle before New Years and sat outside. As you can see in the photo, they erected a half tent and have heaters at table level. Not wanting to waste gas, I kept my jacket and scarf on and only had 1 heat lamp, which was sufficient. Since I was outside and it was cold, I ordered mostly cold dishes. Starting with Crudo of Maine Sea Scallops - Parsnip-Labne Cream, Passionfruit, Truffles, Parsnip Chips. Personally, if the quality of the scallop is good, I prefer it unadorned so the sweetness shines through. This dish was interesting, with lots of different flavors and textures. Next was Tart of Fresh Portuguese Sardines - Shaved Fennel with Sweet and Sour Sardines. The sweet and sour sardines tasted like the Venetian classic Sarde in Saor. I like small silvery fishy fish and nice flaky tart crust, so this was terrific to me. Third was Pate of Winter Game- Duck, Venison, Wood Pigeon, Pistachio. I was sucking down champagne and failed to detect the flavors of the game meats. It tasted like a normal pate to me. And the pièce de résistance: Hand Cut Ink and Egg Tagliatelle Pasta - N'duja, Rapini, Urchin, Lemon Toasted Breadcrumbs. It was a let down. The pasta was crunchy, the sauce was really salty and I didn't bother to finish the dish. I did eat most of my delicious side of roasted Brussels sprouts with prosciutto. Service was fantastic for a cold winter night outdoors.
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    Got more hummus this weekend. Just now realized 10% tip is already included as “tax.” So if you elect to tip 15%, you’re really tipping 25% on take-out. Love the hummus, but no reason to tip 25% on take-out.
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    How's street parking around Annabelle (like tonight)? I haven't been in that area in forever. Hand Cut Ink and Egg Tagliatelle Pasta - N'duja, Rapini, Urchin, Lemon Toasted Breadcrumbs = 🤤
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    Holy shit, Everton is in second place after Boxing Day. I’m chuffed.
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    If you have Netflix, watch the Marrakesh episode of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with David Chang. It has the best roast lamb I ever had. Unfortunately most of the show is not about food or even Morocco, but self indulgence.
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    It’s like Sicilian style pizza.
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    https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/12/14/where-to-order-christmas-day-and-christmas-eve-takeout-delivery-dc/?fbclid=IwAR0pssqBz8n5UNfBGNwno1mF82wxv_2q2P0XSSJAFYh363Xk_0c7U93qIvg
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    Despite there being a rally today, we went into the city for dinner. Gotta take advantage of warm winter days to eat outdoors! We started with escargot and tarte flambee. For some reason the kids thought the snails are gross. I'm thinking maybe I should disown them. But everyone loved the flammekueche, other than it's pretty small. What drew us was the special for 2! Duck Paella à la Française with Muscovy duck 4 ways, (1) pan seared foie gras, (2) confit duck thigh and wing, (3)cognac & duck sausage, (4) roasted breast aiguillettes, and hen of the wood mushrooms, all served over rice. There were 4 slices of foie, 2 confit thighs and 1 wing, maybe 2 sausages, and a nice hunk of breast meat sliced. This is a duck lover's paradise. I'd go back and eat it again!
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    Made reservations for 3 on Tock, which collected a $75 deposit. At the last minute my brother joined us for dinner, so we had a party of 4. We had dinner last night, 3 delicious pastas: 1. Spirulina Garganelli with Littleneck & Surf Clams 2. BBQ Pork Rib Tortellini 3. Potato Gnocchi with Porcini Crema and Mushrooms The 72 hrs. braised short ribs were super tender. Were they really braised for 72 hrs or sous vided for 72 hrs? The meatballs were nicely textured. And the side of sauteed cauliflower was fantastic. The bill came and I paid. On the drive home, I remembered the deposit wasn't applied to my check so I figured they'll just refund my deposit of $75. Then I got this weird e-mail which only refunded me $50. I guess I'll wait a couple of days and if things aren't fixed, I have to call and get another $25 refunded. Covered Patio Dinner × 4 (Deposit) Your deposit secures your booking and will be applied to your final bill. $100.00 Subtotal $100.00 Complimentary discount -$75.00 Total $25.00 Paid $25.00 Paid with Visa **** 3597 (12/8/20) $75.00 Refunded Visa **** 3597 (12/11/20) $50.00 On your statement, this charge will appear as "Tock at*Sfoglina Van N"
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    Maybe @Andy Hayler or @zgast can take one for the team.
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    Guinea pigs? She can fatten them up and eat the profit? Anyone remember Pinchy from the Simpsons?
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    Went to Karma for dinner. We were going to sit outside but they had a dining room with no one in it, so we decided to eat indoors (because it was in the 40s outside). The only app we ordered was NARIYAL CHILLI PRAWNS. Then everything else came out, LOBSTER MASALA, HYDERABADI DUM BIRYANI, GARLIC NAAN, and GRILLED OKRA. I can't really describe the flavors, but I can say the seafood dishes were perfectly cooked. The prawns and lobster were really tender and plenty flavorful. The chicken in the biryani may have been slightly overcooked. The grilled okra came out crispy, reminding me of the dried fried dishes by Peter Chang. I think the grilled okra was seasoned with green mango powder? It's a new flavor to me but delicious.
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    I go as far as to say I think their biscuits are pretty darn good. I had a hard time finding good biscuits when I lived in NYC and when I first moved to DC (in the 90s).
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    I didn't get a steak biscuit or an Italian sub (ended up at St. Anselm for brunch) - both of which I crave more than authentic tacos. I go to Taco Bamba all the time for some tongue action.
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    Had brunch at Piccolina before hitting the Holiday Market. We tried the Lamb Sausage Scaccia, the Porchetta Panuzzo, and the Diavola. The lamb sausage combined well with the rapini, and the roast pork combined well with mustard greens and salsa verde. Too bad the kids don't like bitter greens, so I got plenty of delicious leftovers. The kids had more luck with the pizza. We sat outside - very comfortable even when the temp is in the low 50s.
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    Might stop by for lunch before checking out the Holiday Market tomorrow. http://www.karmamodernindian.com/menu.html Can anyone recommend some dishes for me and the kids to try? They can eat a tiny tiny tiny bit spicy.
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    Debating whether to get a steak biscuit or Italian sub on the way home from Rehoboth tomorrow.
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