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  1. DC in DC
    Will be going to KC for work next week for 3 nights. I am planning one night BBQ (Arthur Bryant), one night Stroud's, and one night steak. Can anyone recommend a good steakhouse (or alterations to my plan)? Thanks.
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    Thanks Gubeen. I'll be on Roosevelt Island; delivery would of course be most ideal, but pick-up is also possible.
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    We will be throwing a very casual lunch baby shower for about 20 people in NYC. Can anyone recommend restaurants or places where we could order platters of food? I'm already thinking of Sable's for smoked fish, cold cuts, etc. Does not have to be terribly gourmet-- low-hassle and price are more pressing concerns. I am looking for recommendations for Italian (e.g. lasagna), Chinese (noodles, dumplings). Something along those lines...(Yes I know it's sounding a bit random.)
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    Out of curiosity, I googled "tofu dog" and got this information: "Tofu Dogs East meets West. Made with tofu and vegetable protein, this is the original Yves wiener. Low in fat and a good source of protein, Tofu Dogs are still one of our best sellers. Ingredients: Water, isolated soy protein, vital wheat gluten, tofu (water, soybeans, magnesium chloride), yeast extract, salt, wheat starch, organic evaporated cane juice, expeller pressed canola oil, spices, carrageenan (from seaweed), natural liquid smoke, paprika, beet root powder, wheat germ, vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), pantothenic acid (calcium pantothenate), iron (ferric orthophosphate), zinc (zinc oxide), magnesium (dimagnesium phosphate), potassium (dipotassium phosphate)." http://www.yvesveggie.com/products_details...e=Veggie%20Dogs I know nothing about this subject, but as a layperson, it makes sense to me that if an average pork hotdog is super processed to get the desired shape and consistency, the average tofudog may require the same processing as well.
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    I'd love to join, as will Gus + 1. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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    Thanks Jael (looking forward to finally meeting you at the Dino's outing on the 24th!). I called, and we were already going to be seated "upstairs" anyway. Will report back.
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    Heading to C-ville and doing some furniture shopping at Green Front this Saturday. I think we'll make a return trip to C&O (our last was 8 years ago), and I'm glad to hear that it's still great. I'm a bit confused about the different locations (upstairs, mezzanine, bistro?). I am assuming it's the same menu, but different spaces? What would you recommend? Thanks!
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    Gus and I are in for Dino's on the 24th.
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    Twigs in the Hilton (or a hotel on 16th street?). I had a bland, expense-account type lunch there a few years ago. Definitely would not go on my own dime.
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    I <heart> Komi. We went back last night to celebrate a special occasion and just loved it. Definitely get the tasting menu. The series of firsts, as described above, are simply wonderful. I had the sea urchin risotto, and the lamb moussaka-- both were so excellent, although by the time the moussaka came I was getting a bit full. The cheese course was a buffalo mozzerella with a tiny tomato tart that were perfect together. Dessert-- also had the baklava gelato (husband had the mint chocolate panini): both were actually quite generous servings; I could have eating half of mine by the end. Didn't do wine pairings because it was a "school night," but would consider it next time. (Question: as I am a total lightweight, I don't think I could make it through the dinner with all the wine. Do you think they would be willing to split one serving into two glasses for us to share? Is that a tacky request? Otherwise, one of us would order and we would drink out of the same glass?) I also want to second everyone else's comments about how accomodating the chef is about dietary restrictions. My husband had the tuna without the speck and it was still wonderful. Also, from reading the descriptions of the firsts above, some of the dishes we had were made without pork (e.g. the mini gyro was done with mushrooms) and did not suffer one bit. Definitely settle in for the long haul-- but isn't that the best way to dine? Our reservation was at 7:45 and we left at 10:30. Did I mention that I love this place?
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    We also had a very nice meal here 2 weeks ago to celebrate our 3d wedding anniversary. Nothing new to add in terms of the food that hasn't been said. Everything we had was very well executed-- while nothing hugely innovative, with the $35pp special, we both thought it was quite the bargain. Actually, I liked the steak tartare appetizer (especially as compared to the dish at Zaytinya, where I felt like my pile of raw steak would never end...), although I didn't care for the crackers/pita chips that accompanied it; also enjoyed liked the lemon cheesecake. We also liked our server, who was fun and totally not pretentious or snooty. Knowing I can wait for the summer special, we still haven't gone during the rest of the year.
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    Alan-- I went to a private function about 4 years ago at Marcel's. It was in the back of the restaurant, separated by velvet curtains... (memory is really foggy). Why don't you give them a call and see what they can do? Our groups was probably larger than 15 though.
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    Has anyone been since they came back from vacation? What are the can't miss items? We are heading there tonight. Thanks.
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    Congratulations Jael! Any pictures of the chocolate box?
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    Add me to the list of Standard Tap devotees. It was our choice for my husband's last night in Philly dinner a few years back. One of my faves was the duck confit salad. If someone does know of a place here with a similar vibe, please post it!
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    Some people, such as myself, don't eat pork for religious reasons. (The origins of the religious prohibitions may have been cleanliness concerns, but that's not what motivates most non-pork eaters I know.)
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    This place sounds great. Does anyone know if it will take reservations?
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    Any updates? I'll be in Hudson, NY at the end of this week-- recommendations for casual lunch / dinner? Thanks!
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    Of course, there is also a wide gulf between Citronelle and Don Pablos. I agree that there are many ocassions where you're just looking for a place to chill with friends and have a low-key meal...but you can still do that and eat good food. Cheap and easy doesn't have to be equated with bad eats.
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    The point is that many people see RW as a "great deal" and, as a result, go out virtually every night. However, it's still a lot of money to spend on a meal-- as DLB pointed out, typically close to $100 with tax, tip, and wine-- so if you aren't going to get a meal with a wide selection of choices from the regular menu, then it's not worth doing RW there. You would be better off spending the $100 at a non-RW restaurant ordering what you want (or waiting until next week), rather than spend $100 on a three-course meal with second-tier choices during RW.
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    No. There are all sorts of logistical problems involved, namely that your dining companions have already gotten their meals, and it is awkward to sit there and wait. Also, if it's a business setting, I would almost never send a meal back. I've also had bad experiences where the second iteration of the dish tastes suspiciously similar to what was sent back... In all, more often than not I'll just suck it up and evaluate whether the rest of the experience is enough to make me return (e.g. everyone else's dishes were good, appetizers were good, etc).
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    Thanks Gubeen, Keithstg, and dcdavidm for the recommendations. Unfortunately, we didn't venture into Manhattan, thanks to inertia and issues with the F train (could only go into Manhattan but not back into Roosevelt Island) and ended up in Queens for twice-- Anna's Corner (Greek) and Jackson's Diner (Indian)...both were decent, low-key, budget places, but next time, I will try your suggestions!
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    I'll be in NYC with family this weekend, staying on Roosevelt Island. We're looking for a few casual eateries that could accomodate a group of 6. The places need to be convenient to Roosevelt Island (i.e. Queens and the Upper East Side, I think?)-- we'll have my pregnant-with-twins cousin, who won't be in the mood to schlep all over the city in this heat, even for a good meal. We are really looking for low-key and simple, and preferrably not Chinese, sushi, or a deli. I'd appreciate it if we could get a few recommendations of your favorite places that would fit the bill.
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    I live and work in DC, and I'd say the vast majority of our meals are in DC. I have no opposition to crossing the river-- it's an easy shot down Reno Road to Rock Creek Parkway and over Mem Bridge. Not only would I rather go to Virginia than fight the hordes on Wisconsin Ave/Rockville Pike, but there are virtually no places I'd drive to MD to eat-- which is not true of VA. Indeed, I'd go to the VA places much more often if they were closer (e.g. Rays, Taqueria Poblano, Majestic Cafe). By contrast, the times that I do eat in MD (mostly Bethesda, unfortunately) are largely out of convenience or meeting people who do not want to go into the city; there are few, if any, places that I would specifically go to MD to eat at. When I do eat in the 'burbs, I usually try to combine dining with a suburban errand (Target, Home Depot, oil change, etc.).
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    A group of 6 did Latino Dim Sum this morning, and like others upthread, we found it underwhelming. Service was off- took quite a while to take our orders, waters not refilled, and orders missed entirely (and without apology once the oversight was pointed out). There were a few items that were decent (red snapper, duck, the french toast), but most were misses: the oysters were pronounced "not fresh;" the chips that accompanied the guac tasted stale; the tuna tartare was flavorless; and many of the dishes were extremely salty (the spinach and the coconut rice spring to mind). Overall, our impression was that the kitchen was on autopilot, and there was no "spark" in any of the dishes (or the service). (Both my husband and I formed similar impressions after eating, separately, at Zaytinya last week...unchanging menu, indifferent service, soul-less food.)
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