jaimetown
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Translated with my rough Korean, maybe something like this: "Thanks to your patronage, Seoul Honey Pig opened in the heart of Annandale in a new, clean facility with ample parking. We hope to serve you with our well prepared menu. See you soon." -
Definitely recommend the puntarella, especially if you order a lot of rich dishes.
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I do like the Five Guys in Bailey's Crossroads - I think it is decent burger. I hear you about In-N-Out - when I land in CA, that is usually the first thing I seek (after my luggage)!
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Had dinner at Dino last week with a few wine buddies - great meal as Dean took care of us as usual!
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Our neighborhood Japanese place - good sushi and good atmosphere.
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I go to the Pho 75 in Falls Church (Rt 50) like clockwork once a week, and I have to say that 1) the amount of meat has decreased per bowl a bit (which is not that big of a deal) and 2) that the noodles have come a little overcooked the last month or so.
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I haven't had too many appalling instances of poor service but the one that really sticks out in my mind was at Jin Sung Garden in Annandale about 5 years ago. I ordered a dish, and along with my wife waited a while for the dish to arrive. When our food finally arrived my dish was a different one - I pointed this out to our server and she said "well, it will take a while to make - why don't you just take this one?" I was flabbergasted - I did give her this look "you have to be kidding me" and said that I'd take it only because I was starving. We left no tip and have never returned.
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Nice write up! I had the cod the last time I was there and it was awesome. Palena is really a DC culinary gem.
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Had lunch here last Friday and the food is very good! I had the sul-lung-tang and my buddy had the yook-gae-jang which he loved. The banchans were plentiful and very tasty. The portions were generous and the ingredients very fresh.
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It was a very tasty meal indeed. The wines were great, and it was great to have the scallops again (which was a great match with the Meursault). The wine list is rapidly dwindling (we got the last Lambrays), but there are still a lot of gems to be had. Chef Tom, it's been a lot of fun at your current location - looking forward to dining at your new digs!
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I'll be there tomorrow with 3 good drinking buddies to make a dent on the list. Anyone know what foods are on the limited menu this week?
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Well in my case, as my brother-in-law and I were in our backyard smoking cigars and enjoying the Graham's 1987 Malvedos Vintage Port, the decanter did add elegance to an otherwise insane attempt to imbibe it in 25 degree weather and darkness!
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Thanks for the recommendation - I love Gam Mi Oak in NY, so this is definitely worth a look.
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I use it regularly for young wines, but recently found it extremely helpful while I was decanting a 20 year-old single-quinta port. Using an Ah-So corkscrew (which is critical with vintage Port as the corks tend to crumble!) and a funnel with a wire mesh strainer (for the sediment), the bottle was served well with an hour decant. And I agree with old burgundies - sometimes the glory may be in the first 30 minutes, and you don't want to lose that!
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Great story!
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Good stuff - made from fruit right outside Chassagne-Montrachet. You should also try Albert Grivault's Borgougne Blanc (also a Vinifrance producer, makes only Meursault) - made within the walls of Meursault, the last vintage I tried (2004) was spectacular.
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Thanks for digging up this link - a lot of information here. Rob, how did I forget that you had an awesome sake selection? I'll drop by sometime to say hello! James, formerly of Elite Wines
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God knows I know enough sources of wine (retailers/inventories) to get what I'm looking for, but if I am ever in the mood for sake, I'm left pretty much helpless staring at bunch of Kanji-riddled labels that don't tell me anything except that this is a "Warrior Poet" or "Spring Essence drifting through the Valley" - do you guys know of any good sources for Sake, and more importantly a retailer who knows his stuff in the DC or NOVA area? Thanks!
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Usually when I want to get out of a varietal funk, I look for wines with freshness, finesse and vivacity. Try a Loire valley white, a muscadet, or a Chablis for whites. Or how about a good Cru Beaujolais from 2005 or a Barbera? If you are tight with your wine guy, he/she should be able to help as well. I also agree about Carmenere - if I want leafy, tobacco goodness, I would 10 out of 10 time go with something with Cab Franc.
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I've had sardines at Komi last year (not sure if they still have it on the menu) around this time of year... anyone been? It was delicious BTW.
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I've had a couple of good roses recently - my fave is Domaine Sorin from Provence - around $12 (yeah we have it, but you can get it other places too). Delicious with pork stir fry about a week ago.
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Dinwiddie, I'm hurt that you did not mention me at all... what's up brotha?
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Most Thought Out Wine Lists in DC/Baltimore
jaimetown replied to FunnyJohn's topic in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
Had another great dinner at Dino this weekend. It really is hard to beat the quality, price and selection of Dean's list: Bottle of Prosecco $28 - tasty with a nice apple component Bottle of Bussola Valpolicella "BG" 2004 (?) $34 - more barnyard than I expected from valpo, but delicious, and a great "teaching tool" about barnyard to my non-wino friends Bottle of Tignanello 2001 $85 - awesome intro to supertuscan for my friends Our party of 7 enjoyed the food, wine and hospitality at Dino very much - thanks Dean! -
1990, 1991, 1992 Ridge Monte Bello
jaimetown replied to Joe Riley's topic in Beer, Wine, and Cocktails
I love Montebello - for my birthday last year we opened a 1992 and a 1993 - the 1993 was more perfumed and drinking beautifully. The 1992 could have used a few more years. I still have a bottle of 1991 left. Last year the winery released library packs of 1991-1993 at local retail shops, and I am glad I snapped one up. I'll probably get some 2005 on futures from the winery. -
Melville is great, as is the tasting room with Tensley wines in the Los Olivos area. I've also tasted with Wes Hagen at Clos Pepe, and he is a gentleman as he is a passionate grower/winemaker. I had a great weekend around there, but couldn't overwhelm my wife with wine-related things, if you know what I mean.