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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?

Kotobuki, my favorite place for inexpensive sushi is closed on Mondays. A friend suggested Sakana as an alternative. Nice space, fine service and good prices. We had my try-out-a-new-place list: tuna, salmon, yellowtail and tomago, plus a couple of rolls. Everything was good, and the salmon was great. It wasn't at the level of the finer places around town, but it's definitely more convenient to where I live than Kotobuki and it was good for a casual dinner.

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.

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!!)

I need a cocktail this evening.

I need one right now.

I'd check out books by, or try to get in touch with, Marion Nestle. Her contact info can be found is on this site.

http://whattoeatbook.com/

I've read a few of her books....I'm sure she can point you in the right direction if exactly what you are looking for.

Steve

What a great suggestion, thanks.

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.

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.

Wagamama is now scheduled to take over Olsson's in Penn Quarter. Sad. I hadn't realized this was going on. I loved that store.

When? I am so in the mood for Wagamama today.

(Just a side note -- this is the restaurant my parents chose Thanks for the suggestion!)

Great! Hope they enjoyed it.

Given the proposed delay:

Chicken Out

Fabulous.

I'd almost forgotten how busy, almost tortured, some of the recipes are here. A filet of venison came on a huge square plate which was completely painted with various condiments, even though it contained only three pieces of venison (two medallions, one tip). The venison was perfectly cooked, and sampling all the little pockets of flavor was a fascinating exercise - a little sweet-potato puree here, a macerated apple there, the occasional pine nut. There was a lot to choose from, and not everything worked, but this ambitious dish is still worth ordering. And it comes with fried boudin noir ravioli!

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.

No wonder you have over 1,000 posts

Amen, brother.

This is very exciting. I am still thinking about my pizza from last night. Yum. I am also thinking that I will continue my no bread (save the bread basket at Tabard Inn) rule until our Tuesday night at Pete's.

I spoke briefly with the manager last night about the possibility of even having a group event at the restaurant. He said that the earlier the better. So would 6:45 be too early?

And of course babies are welcome at Pete's $20 Tuesday... we expect him to order the first pie. What are his favorite tastes these days? :-)

I will reach out to the manager and report back with some dates...

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...

Hmmm...how about reaching out to...board founders? Will you be joining us Don?

Some places can't accommodate a large group, some locations may not be convenient for everyone, but whatever the group size, it is always a lot of fun. This location is right on top of the Metro, so very easily accessible!

I think babies with good taste would be more than welcome

Count me in!

If you haven't been to a DR.com event, $20 Tuesdays (or whatever day) are an inexpensive ways to meet some people from the board in a smallish group, as well as try a new place (and usually more items than you could in a group of 2-4).

I think it's also time for another Korean $20 Tuesday - it's been a while and Grover and I talked about this the other day. I won't confuse topics though - will post on this elsewhere, separately.

count me in for a pete's apizza $20 tuesday! (especially if babies with discriminating taste attend...)

Proof. I know you said you've had them already, but have them again. Awesome.

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?

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

My mom and dad are celebrating their 40th (!) wedding anniversary in Paris this fall (basically, the month of September -- gotta love it!) and have asked for our help in selecting the restaurant for THE dinner. The four that she's thinking of are

Jacques Cagna

Violon d'Ingres

Georges (top of Pompidou)

Le Jules Verne

She expressed it better than I could when she said:

"We would like to go some place nice, like Restaurant Eve, some place with good food, nice ambiance, and frequented by French people, as well as the ubiquitous tourist."

So...any thoughts?

Nothing to be sorry for as this is exactly the type of info that we all find helpful.

Note to self: Stop by soon...

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

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[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)

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.

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?

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

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...)

Ramp, parsley, and piave omelets

Clear Spring Creamery chocolate milk

That chocolate milk is SO good. Even on the worst of days, it brings a smile to your face.