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    Actually, maybe mid-afternoon is more conducive to imbibing adult beverages.
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    I've wandered thru Eden Center on my own. There are pickles and condiments in the market that I know nothing about. There are gelatinous rice treats that I dare not try. There are take-out places with lots of great smelling food that I would like better explained. I'd like a better understanding of Vietnamese food and I think Eden Center is a good place to start. I'll pay $50 per hour for a guide. I only expect 2 hrs of work at most and I'll even buy drinks at one of those bars that's cranking out music at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning. Incidentally, I think I'd like to take this tour either Sat or Sunday morning. Looking for a guide as well as anyone else who wants to explore and help defray the cost (I can pay for the guide but you can help chip in on the food and drinks).
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    The Serbian Crown has this on its menu: Nevertheless, I've never been there while they had the lion meat (I've only been 3 times, in the last 7 years). ETA - I see KMango has already posted.
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    Yes, it means little joint/restaurant. Typically hot pots are served in a communal pot at home. When I was in Xi'an, we went to a hot pot restaurant where everyone has his own individual hot pot. I wonder if they use individual sized hot pots at Liu's - I'm sure this is much more palatable for Americans who don't want to swap spit while dining.
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    Oye, we's not talking about those cats.
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    I don't believe I've had any form of feline. I just as soon start with a regular cat. If you find a restaurant that serves cat, let me know. I do believe that Cantonese and Koreans eat cat but I'm not aware of any local restaurant that serves them. Blog showing cat being skinned and cooked in Vietnam
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    Alinea's forum where Grant goes slightly off on diners. I saw this originally on CH. Stevie Williams in action.
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    Just saw pictures from the 1st 24. I could not bear to read or peruse that page in detail, but the food does look good. Can someone tell me how many beverages are served with this meal? I'm just wondering if we need a cab or a hotel room afterwards in the event we go. Just to clarify - that's not my blog and I haven't the slightest idea who those people are. They sure luv photos though.
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    That shrimp taco commercial is pretty funny. The screaming fisherman sounds authentic
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    Really? World Cup in 3D? Didn't know this was in the works.
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    Tom Seitsema calls the food at A&J dim sum
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    Thanks. I'll keep my pimp hand strong (not entirely sure what that means).
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    I feel like a pimp but I would add Eola to the list and I would join my relatives at any of those restaurants (that actually depends on the visitor). Eola is also the only one that's little known.
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    What does the "Taiwanese" in the thread title refer to? Do they serve Taiwanse food? If so, can you describe generally what's on their menu?
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    I have a Shun knife sharpener but I think I prefer the service of professionals. Does Sur La Table sharpen all knives?
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    The restaurant smelled quite pungent (fish sauce?). My wife tells me that Chinese restaurants also smell but I just don't notice. Is that true or is the ventilation really bad at Ruan Thai? Eventually I got used to the smell but it sure wasn't pleasant. Fortunately the food was good. We had the Yum Watercress - fried shrimp with fried watercress - as a starter. I've never had this dish before but I immediately wish the Thai restaurants around Tysons would serve something like this rather than the generic appetizers. We then had some duck with chili and basil, catfish with chili and basil, and the crispy pork with Chinese broccoli. Everything tasted just a tad salty but it's fine if you ingest some rice with the entrees (I try not to eat rice as it takes up valuable stomach-estate). The duck had a lot of fat, and the dish was quite oily. It's been awhile since I've been to Nava Thai, IIRC these two are comparable in quality but Nava Thai has a much nicer dining room.
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    I've had lots of soft and slightly chewy lengua in tacos but none that fell apart like it was really slow cooked for a long time that ends up like pulled pork or beef. Glad you enjoyed your meal. But no heart to start the meal and no tongue to keep you titillated? I believe the restaurant was maybe half full while we were there on a Friday night. This place deserves more attention.
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    Go to Faidley's in Lexington Market in Baltimore. Get yourself some coddies at the same time. Also go to Attman's for deli sammiches.
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    I read there is a change of ownership as well - I didn't see the short man who use to run the restaurant so that's probably true. I think it happened late last year or early this year. Shangtong is the old menu.
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    Following a tip on CH, I dragged a friend to House of Fortune for lunch today. According to the menu, the former award winning chef from Mr. K is now the chef here. The English menu has some authentic dishes listed as Chef's Specials but there is a separate Chinese menu with no English translation. We ordered a spicy beef noodle soup and spicy fish filet (cooked with sprouts and celery). To me this is the only edible Chinese joint in McLean and a welcome addition but it wasn't great by any stretch of imagination. I will continue to sample their wares but as it stands, it's not a place I would invite Chinese folks from out of town.
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    Loads of octopus are being charred...yet I've never personally had a great octopus dish anywhere.
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    They make good saltenas (with eggs, olives, chicken, and beef all stuffed into one saltenas), whether it's a good value, that's personal. They also make good yuca fries (but so does every Peruvian chicken joint) and the Arepa Mechada (pulled beef) is quite flavorful. Unfortunately they didn't have JP's favorite tonight, nor did they have the Barros Luco (no cooked steak?), instead they asked if we wanted a chicken sandwich. As best we can tell, it was a sliced processed chicken sandwich (like chicken steak-umm). The fried fish, whether fresh or not (tilapia), was fishy and heavily breaded (an evenly spread batter like fish and chips rather than tempura-like batter). No one pretentious in sight, helpful service and interesting South American beer. I tried the Xingu Brazilian black beer - not a stout, in fact a little sweet and very tasty.
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    Think my blood pressure has already dropped.
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    I understand these restaurants are trying to capitalize on the popularity of "dim sum." I guess that's why this thread exists - to educate those who care the difference.
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    I see your point. I don't think the restaurant should have advertised that it serves dim sum (it's trying to lure in some unsuspecting customers).
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