EdSz
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Don't forget Old Ebbitt Grill, somewhat south of Dupont, but with a reliable kitchen open until 1:00 am. -Ed
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Old Ebbitt is a very dependable place for uncomplicated food. We dine there frequently after the theater. (The kitchen stays open til 1 am on weekends.) And where else can you find calves liver? Sometimes late at night, plain good food is what I'm craving. -Ed
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I agree with the frustration. Washington is not a late night dining town. We frequently have dinner after the theater or NSO. After having arrived at several restaurants that advertise "after theater menu" only to find the kitchen closed, I've come to depend on Open Table to make reservations. -Ed
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Back in the 70's there was a place on 17th Street, between Penn and H called Nick & Dottie's Black Steer. It was not part of the Blackie's chain, just a little steak house that had a great marinated luncheon steak and the world's best banana cream pie. -Ed -
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Trio and Trio's Fox and Hounds, East Dupont
EdSz replied to Joe Riley's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Trio's, unfortunately, is one of the only places that you can get breakfast (not brunch), early on a Sunday morning in the Dupont Circle area. It's not a great breakfast but its ok. -Ed -
In my somewhat limited experience, Taberna has some of the most unobtrusive service of any restaurant in town. The food appears when it's supposed to, the water and wine glasses are at the right level and the bread plate is never empty--all without interuption.
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Mr. Rocks, Given the upcoming changes in the kitchen, perhaps you were merely prescient? -Ed
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You set a much higher standard for the neighborhood. We enjoyed the food and experience. Best of luck in your next venture. -Ed
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I just received "Sunday Suppers at Lucques : Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table" for Christmas. One ingredient that turns up in many recipes is chiles de arbol. Could not find them at several local markets. Are they generally dried or fresh? Are there reasonable substitutes? Thanks for the help. PS The recipes appear interesting but loaded with oil and butter.
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Based on my extensive research into the matter, I must disagree. The number of women factor cannot possibly be linear. 8 women squeal much more than twice the level of 4 women. The function is somewhat exponential! I suggest that a closer approximation is the following: Factor = Ounces*1.5**Number of Women/ Average Age Respectfully submitted, -Ed
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While the kitchen may have been part of the problem, there was a 25 minute wait from the time the server dropped off the dessert menus until he came back to take the order. -Ed
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Last week I had lunch in one of our finer dining establishments with six of my colleagues. I made the reservation through Open Table and was notified in the confirmation that the restaurant adds a 20% gratuity to parties of six or more. Well that was no big deal because I'd dined there several times and always had good service. Well, the service was somewhat terrible. We each had only a beverage and a main course but the meal took an hour and a half. Even though we wanted dessert, we figured we wouldn't have the time. My question is, "Is there a disincentive for the server to give a table of six or more good service because he/she knows he's getting 20% anyway?" Thanks for your help. -Ed
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We also dined there on Saturday night, late, after seeing "Cuttin' Up" at Arena. (I just love Open Table for finding late-serving restaurants.) Had the chicken livers, mussels, steak, lamb, mashed potatoes and mushrooms. All were very good. Did not miss the dairy at all. I did find a small stone in the mushrooms, mentioned it to the server who comped it. It's hard to belive such well prepared food at such reasonable prices. -Ed
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Thanks for all the help. I ended up chopping up some candied pecans and using a paper stencil, created a pumpkin-shaped pattern of nuts on top of the cake. -Ed
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Just had lunch at Cafe 15. The Wild Mushroom and Onion Tart Appetizer is out of this world. A very thin pastry crust, a thin layer of what may be creme fraiche, bits of possibly pancetta sauteed onions and mushrooms. A perfect appetizer. If you're looking for a quietly elegant lunch, this is the place to go. -Ed Szrom
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Making a pumpkin cheesecake for the dessert at Thanksgiving dinner. Found a good recipe. (With cheesecake it's rather easy.) Question is what to put on top to get that wow factor? The cake has a sour cream topping. The recipe suggested pecan halves. That sounds way to mundane. Chocolate doesn't seem appropriate. Please help. -Ed Szrom
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I have always felt welcome at the Prime Rib. They seem to treat all of their customers as someone special. The wait staff is among the most professional in town. And how much better does it get than having live music with dinner! -Ed
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I was at Bobby Van's a couple of weeks ago, part of a large party (20+). We had reasonably good service and the rib eye was perfect. It's not my favorite steak house but it's not that bad. -Ed
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Merkado Kitchen, Logan Circle - Closed
EdSz replied to AMTHoya's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Went to Merkado after the Studio Theatre. Had the Goat Cheese-filled Chili Relleno and the Foie Gras small plates. The Chili Relleno had to be the best I've ever had in Washington. The foie gras was ok, not as warm as it should have been. Service was great. -Ed