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First you buy some Mambo Cologne, then read this which tries to explain the meaning of Hit 'em with the Hein.- 193 replies
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Special Poll for San Francisco and North Bay, CA #2 - Closed
pras replied to DonRocks's topic in Member-Influenced Reviews
I see nominations are closed, but if you are going to be in San Fran, you should try Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store, which is literally a hole in the wall which doesn't sell cigars, but does sell the most amazing focaccia sandwiches. -
Robert dyer is reporting that they have closed.
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So many childhood memories! When we would visit my grandparents on winter or spring break we would always take a trip to the Acme outlet. My memory is of a packed warehouse storefront, filled with people waiting their turn for paper think hand sliced nova. I remember watching in amazement as retired men would slice like a surgeon. There was a variety if I recall correctly that was "Icelandic" (I will have to ask my dad). It had a texture like silk and a very nuanced flavor. When I look back at some of my posts on this site, it is amazing, the memories it conjures up. I guess my younger years instilled certain values in the present me. Regardless, thank you Don for providing an outlet to express some of my memories.
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Don--As you said, it is really personal preference, but for me, it is Katz's as number 1, and Carnegie a close second. 2nd Avenue hasn't been the same since they moved. I like the cafeteria style at Katz's and the fact that the meat is hand cut instead of using a machine. I also like the grit of the LES, although that even isn't what it used to be.
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I remember watching a profile on the place, probably on the food network years ago, and the owner was bragging about how they didn't have any scales!
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Although she will probably not remember (but we have a picture to prove it!), I am glad we took our daughter there. It will be missed.
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Gaithersburg still exists.
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Already open in Gaithersburg, opening in Bethesda, per Robert Dyer.
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My office had our holiday party at the Bethesda location last night. I thought it was pretty mediocre. We ordered off a pre set menu. I ordered the Ruth Chris Salad, rib eye, and chocolate cake for desert. I asked for a medium rare steak with no butter. I was not impressed with the steak. For what I assume is prime, it was pretty tough, and not cooked to temperature. The steak did not have much flavor. The salad also wasn't anything special, just some mesculun greens, a couple grape tomatoes and maybe 2 slices of red onion. If I was paying for the meal myself, I would have been upset, but sometimes the company you are with is what makes a meal memorable.
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As an aside, the Washington Business Journal reported that Carl Freeman Companies have sold Cabin John to Edens. It also stated that they can enlarge the property from it's current square footage of ~200,000 square feet to 700,000 square feet. I think it is reasonable to assume that we will see some redevelopment.
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The former tenant at the Big Wang space was called Momo Taro, it was a sushi spot. I would always refer to it as the sushi place next to the dump!
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Class of 2000.
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I am not sure if you are trying to be funny, Don obviously does. This is a pure Szechuan spot. Bog Wong is Cantonese. Since Silver Bullit's first post, I have had food from here 3 times. Twice I got the dry hotpot. Last time I tried skewers (beef, lamb, and whole mackerel), cumin beef, and some other sort of spicy chicken dish. All were excellent. The cumin beef was the standout, with a really good flavor, and a heat that really builds to a crescendo.
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My parents are doing their first snow bird winter in Delray, we will be there for a long weekend in January. Any recommendations for good eating around there?
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Had dinner here again on Saturday, and was not disappointed. Pizza was good as always, burrata was also nice, but the standout was oven roasted Japanese sweet potatoes, with a honey glaze and a sprinkling of togarashi. The pieces were cut into spears, they had a nice crust, and a soft inside. The honey and heat were in perfect balance. Service was also really good. At the end when our 6 year old wanted a cookie, the waitress offered to walk her to the case to let her pick one out. It was a nice touch.
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I got a carryout dry hotpot from here over the weekend based upon SIlverBullitt's recommendation. I got shrimp, tripe, beef, dry tofu, lotus root, and bok choy. It was a huge bowl of goodies. I ordered it extra spicy and was a little let down. I didn't think it was as spicy as it could have been, but there was a lot of Szechuan peppercorn, as a result, I devoured the dish. I will be back to try and work through more of the menu.
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Does anyone believe this apology?
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ANA has a daily non-stop flight to Tokyo from Dulles and from Dulles to Tokyo. My family's good friend Yoshiki Hidaka and his wife Masano convinced ANA to add the route in the early 80's. ANA was hesitant at first because they thought DC was dangerous. It is now a very profitable route and is sold out almost every day. Although this post is a total aside, we once hosted the CEO of ANA at our house for crabs in the back yard. I was very young, but remember that it was a very fun evening. Masano and Yoshiki introduced our family to Sushi. They would only take us out when they thought that a restaurant was of a high enough quality. Most frequently it was Japan Inn. My mom first tried sushi in 1977 while she was pregnant with me. My mom claims that this is why I am such an adventurous eater. I could go on and on with stories about our adventures!
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Robert Dyer is also reporting that they are open for dinner starting today.
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For some reason I think this might be the concept that sticks. There are enough people in the Lakelands/Kentlands and surrounds that remember (or do not remember based upon the night!), Tommy Joe's with fondness. For me if it is halfway decent I will frequent it as I can walk there.
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So my wife just celebrated her 10 year anniversary working for Williams-Sonoma Brands. Her gift was a Shun 6" Fuji Chef Knife. I am not suggesting anyone go out and spend over $300 on a knife, but this thing is a beast. It is razor sharp. I haven't used it too much yet, but if tomatoes are any sign, it thinks they are butter!
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New location opening December 6, per mymcmedia.com.
