Demetrius

Let's go RED SOX!!

I would be interested in participating as well.

Who has the best chicken wings in the Dulles area of northern Virginia?

Has anyone tried any of the products made by Clear Creek Distillery? The New York Times ran an article today about the family owned business in Oregon, and I am curious as to whether their products are great or just a novelty.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/15/dining/1...html?ref=dining

http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/about-us.html

My family and I had a terrific meal at Osteria del Mondo in the Knickerbocker Hotel a few weeks ago.

http://www.osteria.com/

Has anyone had an opportunity to visit Fireworks Wood Fired Pizza in Leesburg, Virginia?

http://www.fireworkspizza.com/HOME2.htm

My family and I have eaten at the restaurant once, and ordered take out twice.

On our first visit, the first pie we ordered was the: quattro carni. The second (take out) was the: smokey blue, and the third (take out) was the: fire cracker.

Our favorite pie thus far has been the: smokey blue, but felt that the service each time has been poor. During our first visit, the wait staff neglected to remember one-half of the order for my family. As a result causing the food delivery to be staggered. Each time we have called to place take out orders, the phone manners from the wait staff/bartender taking the order has been less than stellar.

Is is possible to infuse fruits such as: mango, orange, strawberry into a traditional buttercream recipe? If so, should the process proceed as two steps? First making a traditional buttercream. And second, pureeing the fruit and then cooking it down to almost a syrup and then folding into the buttercream?

Cowgirl Creamery is a good suggestion. I am not sure if Jen Chowning is still the manager, but her number is: 202.393.6880. If she is no longer there, Erica is the manager. Although any of the ladies there will be perfectly happy to offer assistance.

I agree that strawberry picking was terrific this weekend at Homestead Farm. I brought both of my daughters yesterday afternoon, and they had a terrific time.

Depending on how much time you have in Nova Scotia, it is worth considering a trip to Digby, located on the Bay of Fundy. This commercial fishing town is home to the famous Digby scallops, and the views from each restaurant are of its fishing fleet a few yards away.

If Halifax is to be your only destination, I would suggest that you make an effort to stop at Fries and Company. Another restaurant worth considering is: 5 Fisherman.

If you are a history buff, you are in for a real treat. This city played a huge role in recovering passengers of the Titanic, and many are buried here. On the waterfront is a museum with artifacts from that fateful day, etc... There is also a great deal of info on the great explosion in Halifax in the early 1900s.

Bad Ass Coffee Company is good.

http://www.badasscoffee.com/

If you are at Rudy Inlet, the best restaurant to eat at is Big Sam's. This is the locals spot, but is no frills dining (paper plates, plastic cups). That is not to say that Rockefellers and Rudee's is bad - they are good. Big Sam's is just a lot better.

The Jewish Mother is fun, but isn't what it was ten or fifteen years ago. Across the street from JM on the ocean is a trendy place called Catch 31. It might be a little too much for young children depending on what time you are going, but is worth stopping by.

Tautogs is a must as well, and DocWalkers next door is a fun place to hit for breakfast.

If you are in the Chick's Beach area of Virginia Beach, Chick's restaurant is around the corner from Bubba's but is good seafood.

There are signs posted on the glass walls stating that anyone interested in employment to please apply within.

Dixie Bones is also a good restaurant to consider for BBQ.

http://www.dixiebones.com/

I would like to add a footnote to Dan Cole's last response that I too am interested in participating if another class is being organized.

I was in Charlottesville, Virginia this past weekend and stubbled upon a store called Oil and Vinegar http://www.oilvinegar.com/ov.nsf/home.html. After walking about sampling a portion of their olive oils and balsamic vinegars, I purchased a few items and brought them home to use.

Does anyone have any great suggestions for homemade salad dressings and/or marinades?

Ilaine is absolutely correct! RRO is the best way to go when ordering fresh oysters delivered to your door.

I would suggest sending a PM to mktye. Her knowledge is invaluable and baking skill the measurement with which other baked goods is compared.

Isn't there a restaurant supply store somewhere in Washington, DC? I would guess that if there were, it would be the best place to get it.

After too many weeks of not visiting my friends next door at Cowgirl, I decided to walk next door and catch up with the fantastic ladies (Jenny, Carolyn, etc...) and learn what I had been missing.

I would highly recommend that anyone visiting sample a soft cheese called: Grayson. They are practically giving it away it is that good of a deal, and will go great with just about any sandwich. It is also worth trying their little pickles: cornishons and then splurging on the prewraped shortbread cookies from POLLYstyle.

I was at Union Street in Old Town Alexandria on Monday, and saw that the restaurant lays a sheet of butcher paper over a nice white tablecloth.

My reason for asking would be to essentially copy was is done at the restaurant. I would use the butcher paper to lay over the tablecloth of an antique drop leaf table. I have a fourteen month old daugther and think that if the table was property protected, I could place a few crayons in front of her and let her color.

Do you have any suggestions?

Can anyone suggest where I can purchase either a roll of butcher paper or precut butcher paper to lay over the tablecloth? Thank you.

To the best of my knowledge the 1789 Pastry Chef Zoe Behrens hasn't left the restaurant.

It is worth stopping by if you have the time. As the article states, it is directly across the street from Ford's Theater. Everything I have ever eaten from the Waffle Shop has been good, but my favorite is the sausage egg and cheese sandwich.

I found a bottle of Chateau Bianca recently for $15 and thought it was terrific.