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  1. We went to Kismet during our 'Dry January' and they have the best mocktails I've ever had in my life. Better than most cocktails I've ever had.
  2. I can’t speak to the best pizza in Connecticut, but after 2 takeout orders and one dine-in experience I’ll say that I think this is among the best pizza in our area. The clam pizza is incredible with the primary initial flavor being garlic and the clams providing a great briny flavor as well. The tomato pies were simple but delicious. I prefer my pizzas well done and I would note there has been a lot of char on our pizzas. We did not order them that way so some might find that unpleasant. But I find their standard cook to be a great mix of crispy and chewy. So glad to have this place.
  3. I'm not sure as I've never tried the Union Market location. I can say that I had a similar experience with Sloppy Mama's when they were serving out of a bar but cooking elsewhere. I thought it was awful. I just think the further you get away from the pit (and the pitmaster) the more can go wrong. I've been to the Riverdale location twice and it's been fantastic both times. And on both occasions, the owner and pitmaster Fernando Gonzalez was there and checking on everything.
  4. I don't think they cook on-site at Union Market, so you'll probably have better success at the original location.
  5. Stopped by with the extended family on Sunday afternoon and it was surprisingly uncrowded given how this place is becoming a BBQ establishment that could hold its own in Texas. The specials today included Pork Brisket, and pupusas which could be ordered with brisket or pulled pork. We went with the brisket pupusas, a half-pound of pork brisket, a pound of beef brisket, a 'quarter chicken' (which was insanely huge), 2 beef poblano sausages, 1 pork cheddar sausage, a couple of pork ribs, potato salad and mac-and-cheese. It was all excellent. Highlights were the specials, along with the pork cheddar sausage. Incidentally, I saw a photo of Fernando Gonzalez (the owner/pitmaster of 2Fifty) at Goldee's BBQ class this summer. Goldee's is currently #1 in the Texas Monthly BBQ list. I really admire his drive to keep getting better, even when what he's producing is spectacular.
  6. No beer unfortunately. Three tables for dining in. It was exclusively a carryout operation until recently though.
  7. A spicy sesame chili oil noodle recipe in the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/04/10/sesame-chile-oil-noodles-recipe/) inspired me to go to Duangrat's Oriental Food Mart in search of a few ingredients. Afterwards, I ate at Zaap!, their Thai street food mart inside. Zaap! appears to share the same kitchen as Rabieng Thai Restaurant, but has its own menu: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71d3d16db2dd18ff85ff097e2/files/d1cf78b4-d0df-438a-a55c-c8da66d07821/zaap_2020.pdf I ordered the Moo Krob Kaprow (crispy pork belly) but they were out. So I went with the Gai Kaprow + Kai Dao (ground chicken basil and fried egg w/ jasmine rice) pictured below. Despite the two chili peppers next to the name, the spice was more warming than full-on sweaty but it was very good. I didn't intend to eat it all, but did. The server took one look at my empty bowl and said it would make the chef's day. If that's all that's required, I could make the chef's day any day. FYI -- the homemade spicy sesame chili oil noodles for dinner were good too.
  8. Dinner at Hill Country earlier this week left me sad for the restaurant and its workers, and depressed about the future for many restaurants. The servers, bartender, and manager couldn't have been friendlier. But the place was practically deserted at 7pm on a weeknight while a Wizards game was happening just a block away. If you've been to Hill Country, you know it's a big place. But there were probably only five tables occupied giving the place an empty and funereal feeling. Also, bbq is a business that requires healthy streams of customers to keep the product fresh -- and this food had been clearly sitting around a long time. The ribs had turned to the texture of pulled pork. The hot link was so dry and acrid from smoke that I couldn't eat more than one bite. The brisket was still pretty good however. The draft list at the bar is down to just a few options. They didn't have Shiner on draft anymore, and it didn't sound like it was being replaced any time soon. Their once hefty side dish bar is now down to just four or five dishes -- probably the ones that can hold up the best over time like green bean casserole and mac n cheese. Their dessert menu is down to just three items (two of which are a pecan tart and a cookie that are clearly brought in). They don't serve ice cream any more because they said they can't go through it fast enough. Again, everyone on the team could not have been nicer so this post is not a complaint --just a sad acknowledgement of what I imagine is happening at a lot of restaurants right now. I'm glad they're still there, but given their size and menu, I wonder how much longer they can last.
  9. Hank's in Old Town is moving off of King Street and into the old Hank & Mitzi's in North Old Town around April/May. The upside is they'll have a rooftop bar. However, I hope they install a longer bar indoors too, as the bar at Hank & Mitzi's was about half the size of the King Street location. https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/food-and-dining/hanks-oyster-bar-alexandria-to-move-to-old-town-north/
  10. Thanks! Already made a reservation at Montreal Plaza. It looks fantastic! We're facing some limitations because we're there on a Monday 'til Thursday, and a lot of places look to be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Plus, Joe Beef and their affiliates are closed for a few weeks after Christmas. But we'll have a fun time exploring.
  11. Wow, this is incredible. Thanks so much! Judging from your earlier posts, I think we have a lot in common with our taste in restaurants. Here in DC, we love Tail Up Goat, Revelers Hour, Kinship and Little Serow. Our best experiences have tended to be when we just sit at the bar for a few hours and have a good time with the food, drinks and staff. Can't wait to check out some of your highlights.
  12. My wife and I are headed up to Montreal for a few days between Christmas and New Year's. We're staying in Old Montreal but are hoping to explore a lot of the city. I'd love any recommendations. Thank you!
  13. 😬 Braised ribs at a BBQ joint? I'm pretty anti-regulation, but there oughta be a law...
  14. Thanks, everyone! It was a tough call, but we went with Hank's: https://hanksoysterbar.com/christmas-to-go/
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