curiouskitkatt

Yume Sushi Plans to Open in East Falls Church in Late October, Alex Yuma, ARLnow 10-10-2018

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner  with Manor Hill Brewery , being held at Fishnet, 10-23-18

$55/ 4 courses

Its been a couple years since I have visited my good friend @Ferhat Yalcin. Perhaps it is time to make a trip to College Park.

If you are interested in chatting with Joe Beddia, he will be signing his book, Pizza Camp,  at Midtown Book Scholar in Harrisburg, Pa. It will take place this Saturday at around 1pm. 

"Early look at Vernick Coffee Bar at new Comcast tower" , Michael Klein, The Inquirer, 9-25-18 

I have been following the development of the the coffee bar that is  soon to open to the public on Oct 19th. Employees of Comcast that are employed in the tower exclusively, have access to the bar currently, prior to their opening to the public. Lucky ducks. Later this year, according the article, Vernick Fish is scheduled to open in Spring of 2019, along with the opening of the Four Seasons as well.  Vernick happens to be one of the more difficult reservations to secure, unless you want to dine at 10. 

Has anyone dined recently at the Vernick? If so what do you recommend? I may plan an outing in Philly to include both breakfast at Vernick Coffee, then a dinner later at Vernick.

"At Hampden's Full Circle Artisan Palace, a doughnut maker plays by different rules,"  by Anna Muckerman & Hallie Miller, Baltimore Sun  10-9-18

I have been here on numerous occasions, and would often scratch my head on the offerings. In the same breath I say that, everyone one of the donuts I tried were extraordinary.  I have yet to make it there before the #hotwing doughnut manages to sell out. You read that right, Hot Wing.  They also make a SEC, Scrapple, Egg & Cheese, as well. The one that won me over was the "Berger" doughnut, which obviously pays homage to the local fav, Berger Cookies. The challenge here is trying to get there before they sell out for the day.  If you are in Hampden,  I highly suggest a visit to Full Circle.

#hotwing

#queening,

  kat

Downtown Inc Announces New Downtown York Brand: 'Historically Edgy'   , Press release by Silas Chamberlain, CEO of Downtown York, 10-8-18. 

Everyone has a story to tell. Consider listening to ours by exploring  York, Pa.

#pursueyourhappiness,

kat

In the time I have been exploring Lancaster's dining scene there happens to be a diverse map of types of cuisine, with the exception of one, Korean.  There is Trinidadian, Nepalese, Tibetan, Burmese, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Peruvian, Dominican, Mexican, Ethiopian, Lebanese, and several more. There is one spot on Queen St, Onions, that is cash only,  that serves Korean BBQ and other specialties. The one Korean cafe in all of Lancaster. There certainly is a demand for it, but how does one campaign for more places like this to open up. It would be a dream come true if a full service Korean BBQ were to open up in Lancaster. Any one, any one? 

I was unsure where to post this, so @DonRocks please move it where you feel it is appropriate.

We are always on point to recommend places to eat as well as books to read, and on several occasions we'll link to an article to reference a current event or opening of a restaurant.  I read this piece by Michelle Zauner in the New Yorker, and it is the most moving written work I have read.  "Crying in the H Mart " , written by Michelle Zauner, published on August 20, 2018 is a must read.  Take a moment to read it, and let me know your thoughts. 

Sobbing,
kat

Does anyone have experience baking gluten free desserts? I want to be able to bake a fruit crisp with almond flour, but am not sure of the swap out measurement from wheat flour to almond and/or coconut flour? Help!

Book Tour stop at GW Lisner Auditorium  on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7 pm, $40

Tickets go on sale Sept 28th at 10 am.

Has anyone read "Hillbilly Elegy" yet? and would anyone be interested in having a "virtual" discussion about it? I don't read nearly enough as I should, and  will be frequenting the local library more often. I could certainly use less of TV and media time. 

On 8/30/2018 at 12:55 PM, curiouskitkatt said:

Collette Fu: We are Tiger Dragon People is a pop up of a different medium, art. I am looking forward to this exhibit, and on Sept 6th   I will have the opportunity to  speak to both the artist and the curator of this exhibit.  It is being held 8/28 thru 12/7 at the Dana Gallery at Frankling & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. 

Art pop up

On 9/5/2018 at 10:46 AM, curiouskitkatt said:

. So maybe with increasing interests, they will begin these pops up at their DC location.

Marc Vetri was in town a couple days ago , signing his new book, Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone  at Pizzeria Vetri in the District. I asked  if they are planning on hosting the late night pizza class, and the rep from PV said they are planning one for the month of November.  Please follow Pizzeria Vetri page for follow up on the event. I will post details as I learn of them.  

1 hour ago, Kibbee Nayee said:

There are plenty of places to get a good cheesesteak in and around Philly. Pat's and Geno's are not those places. Locals don't eat at Pat's and Geno's.

Delassandro’s is my fav. 

and you are 1000% correct. Locals don’t go to Pat or Genos

  The cheesesteak is probably the most recognized food association to Philly.  Pat's King of Steaks ( I won't even begin to tackle who wears the crown for best Cheesesteak)

Although, I truly think the roast pork at Tommy Dinic's is the unofficial regional favorite  of the city of Brotherly Love. 

On 9/22/2018 at 5:57 AM, Tom Power said:

100%

Chef, a man of many words.

adding this spot to my list of MUST.

1 hour ago, DaveO said:

  Then I was going to offer possible "reasons" for why Corduroy doesn't advertise or market the vaunted bar opportunity.  Hmmm.   Far be it for me to go there....there is one person on this board who could speak to  the reason authoritatively and probably others with more knowledge than me.    

 I had worked for Chef for a few years, and in that time Chef has never actively advertised specials that are offered at the restaurant. The only specials that were featured, not promoted mind you, were wine dinners as well as holiday menus. I will conclude, it being my opinion, that the 3 for 30 offer is presented as a courtesy to  guests to take advantage of the menu's offerings at the bar, rather than a deal to lure in customers. 

Charm City Night Market: A Love Letter by Leandro Legera, published on Foodnomad.net 9/25/18

I’m still reeling from the feelings I had attending this event. Leandro sums it up perfectly in his tribute. My only regret is that I didn’t get more chances to interact with more of the attendees to get their feedback. I especially enjoyed the presense of various generations that attended the event. I often think of my Grandma, and how she would have loved to celebrate Charm City Night Market. 

Celebrate, 

kat

Charm City Night Market was a success. I arrived a bit later in the evening, and the crowds of people in that part of town, blew my mind. Hopefully this will be the an annual celebration of diversity in the city of Baltimore, as well as reviving Chinatown.

14 hours ago, Pat said:

It seems clear that not many people are taking advantage of the great deal at the Corduroy bar. That is a shame. Apparently, word isn't getting out about it. 

I checked the website, and there is no mention of the 3 course/$30 offer at the bar, but what is mentioned on the menu is the  Chef's tasting for $70, offered in the dining room.  Perhaps if this tidbit was added to the website, more people would be informed. And then again, maybe it's a deliberate omission so that guests will seek it out. I know it has been mentioned on social media several times about what a great deal the bar prefix is, but sometimes diners don't always follow it. Being that I frequently dine solo, I usually always opt to dine at the bar when I am in town. The setting of the bar is actually what I prefer. It gives me a chance to chat with the bar tender, and receive tips on other favorable places to dine in the city.

Is anyone from this forum interested in joining me on Sept 28 for the After Dark pop up at CHiKo? I hear Jamie Bissonette from Little Donkey (Boston) will be slinging deliciousness in the kitchen that evening. I went solo last time, but thought I would give a shout out on the forum if anyone was interested in possibly joining me. Shoot me a message, or post to this thread. 

Thanks!

16 hours ago, guanabana said:

Hi, this is my attempt to not be a 1-and-done poster, despite everything in my history that would suggest otherwise. I lurk around several food boards, but haven't found the one to rule them all (or find them).  This one probably fits the best in terms of temperament and geographical focus - I moved back to the Baltimore burbs some years ago. I don't eat out as much as I should or would like so most of my knowledge is very (bad) tourist level. Then again, uninformed might be *IN* these days.

I'd like to take a moment and personally welcome you to the forum. I hope your reservation about posting due to "lack" of eating out doesn't deter you from contributing to this platform. There are many different topics here that are here for you to chime in. The appeal of this forum, in my opinion, is all of the different takes on food and culture that are discussed. Although at times, some may take their view a bit too passionately, no one is wrong. So welcome, and I encourage you to post, and post often, and tell a friend. 

On 9/5/2018 at 12:06 AM, setho212 said:

Back in 2013, Rene Redzepi did a book talk and signing through the Smithsonian Associates. Redzepi has a new book coming out next month and appears to be doing another book tour. I have been able to find information about signings in LA, SF, Seattle, Minneapolis, NY, and Philly, but there does not appear to be a comprehensive list of the cities he is visiting. Does anyone know if he will be coming to DC again?

21 minutes ago, dcandohio said:

I loathe all the pumpkin infused everything.  I love pumpkin pie, and I make a pretty mean pumpkin soup.  I’m down with homemade pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins. But I draw the line at coffee, beer, bagels, and all other “punkin” crap at this time of year.  

don't even get me started on the inedible 'punkin "flavored" crap. I think at this point, companies are in a race to create the most ridiculous concoction.

On 8/24/2018 at 7:48 AM, curiouskitkatt said:

This is a free event, but VIP tickets will sold for the tent experience that will be hosted by Kaliwa. Those tickets will be made available Sept 1st. Not sure of all that is included, but will follow up as soon as I know. 

VIP!! tickets available!