MBK
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I haven't eaten there (and won't), but honestly, can anyone name a decent Glatt kosher Chinese restaurant? I've been to a couple in NY (no recollection of names), and they're all just bad. Right?
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That's how I feel about this place. Definitely not the best, or even close to it. But at just a few blocks away from my house, it's my go-to when I can't be bothered to leave the neighborhood, and it always delivers a solid performance. Their udon, by the way? Also very tasty.
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Of course, I must add my congrats! So so happy for you both! (Claudia, you should get some of Jason's salted caramels to celebrate!!)
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I need one right now.
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What a great suggestion, thanks.
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The lunch special is priced such that with a nice tip, it is precisely the amount my firm will reimburse for a recruiting lunch. This is a great discovery. And, of course, the food was lovely. My table had the porcupine, spring rolls, and roast tomato soup; omelet, roast chicken with herbed linguine, and fluke with kabocha sauce and chanterelles; and flourless chocolate cake, pistachio bread pudding, and kabocha tart. Some old standbys, some new tastes ... all delicious. Location makes it a cab ride from my office, so it won't enter the regular rotation. But still, a great deal.
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Anyone have any go-to resources (books, journals, articles) on the economics of the food (not restaurant) industry? Bonus points if it's got any discussion of the law regarding competition in the food industry ... and more bonus points if it is accessible to someone who gets econ, but is not a PhD economist. Random question, I know, but figured this was worth a shot.
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When? I am so in the mood for Wagamama today.
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Great! Hope they enjoyed it.
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Fabulous.
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Had a lovely dinner at the bar here last night ... Rocks is right, the venison, a little busy, was very tasty. I just got a couple of bites, as this was my friend's dish, but the bites I had worked, and the venison was perfectly cooked.I had the duck breast, which was served slightly differently than described on the menu. It was maybe a touch more cooked than I would have preferred, but still good. (In fact, my friend who "doesn't like duck" loved his bite of it.) It came with a fried phyllo wrapper stuffed with confit, which was decadent, and a peach beer sauce that was nice. The one real miss on the plate was the couscous with dried fruits, which was prepared in such a way that it tasted really smoky - in a bad way. I tried to ask what spices were in it, to figure out if it was intended to taste that way, but my server wasn't sure and wasn't too eager to find out.
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Amen, brother.
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The particular baby being discussed is a "she", who, I can report, chowed down on chicken and avocado last night. But my sense is that she's not a picky eater...
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count me in for a pete's apizza $20 tuesday! (especially if babies with discriminating taste attend...)
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Proof. I know you said you've had them already, but have them again. Awesome.
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Anyone have any tips on cooking classes in or around Bologna? And, while I'm asking, anything else in or around Bologna that can't be missed? I'm thinking of day trips to Parma and Modena, but using Bologna as home base rather than staying overnight in Parma and Modena. Good call, or should I move around?
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Chilled corn and avocado soup with crema and cilantro oil Tomato, radicchio, and red onion salad with feta and sauteed peaches, drizzled with basil oil Pan-seared halibut with cilantro-lime-chili sauce, and succotash Honeyed goat cheese tart with pistachio crust
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Violon d'Ingres. By far, one of the best meals I had while living there. And not as touristy as the others on your list.
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Do! I stopped by on my walk home from Georgetown last night, and enjoyed a delicious polenta with shrimp and cherry tomatoes (the tagliatelle bolognese had JUST sold out!) followed by a ricotta cheesecake. More importantly, though, I enjoyed a wonderful conversation with Laura and Ricardo, who gave me even more ideas as I plan my trip to Italy in a couple of months. I'll be back soon.
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Okay, so I'm a total sucker for the frozen yogurt at Tangysweet. Are there any other places in the city that sell it? I know that Sweetgreen place in G'town does, but I'm hoping for closer to Metro Center/Gallery Place. Am having a huge craving right now. If I don't find any, the other option is to get ice cream at the Penn Quarter market... not a bad alternative --- [The following posts have been split into individual threads: TangySweet (WWZ) Mr. Yogato (Apples & Bananas) Yogun Fruz (cheezepowder) Red Mango (cheezepowder) Iceberry (cheezepowder) City Market (synaesthesia) Yogiberry (KeithA) Jonathan's Gourmet Deli (squidsdc) Greenberry's Coffee and Tea (cheezepowder)
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I've been twice now, in four days. I'm a believer. I never liked the frozen yogurt craze of the 80s, fake ice cream that, to my taste, was always too sweet and never satisfying. But this frozen yogurt, that actually tastes like yogurt? Delicious. A refreshing alternative to ice cream when I want something cold and refreshing, but don't want something as creamy or decadent as ice cream. Haven't tried the green tea flavor, but I agree with cjsadler that the pomegranate flavor could use more pomegranate. The classic, topped with mango and strawberry, though? A perfect treat on a hot summer day.
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My office is powerless this morning, so I've got some unexpected free time until that gets resolved. Where should I go for breakfast, between Dupont and Metro Center?
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Just bought a guide book ... am definitely leaning away from Rome or Florence, and toward Puglia, Amalfi, Naples, or Sicily. (Or some combination, depending on how much time I decide to take.) And Scooter, you can totally come with
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I'm taking a sailing vacation in the Aeolian Islands (off of Sicily) later this summer, and plan to add a few days to do some on-shore exploring. Am trying to decide among Puglia, the Amalfi Coast, and potentially trekking up to Tuscany. Any tips (dining or otherwise)? Does anyone know of any worthwhile cooking classes in any of those areas? I guess I'd consider Rome too, although it's lower on my list. (Don, feel free to split this into separate threads if responses warrant it...)
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Breakfast - The Early-Morning, Polyphonic Food Blog
MBK replied to txaggie's topic in Shopping and Cooking
That chocolate milk is SO good. Even on the worst of days, it brings a smile to your face.