Cooter
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Did anyone see how he managed to break his finger? I could understand a bad cut, but I don't understand how he broke it. Not Top Pussy, indeed! -
I've got a pretty good idea how history will judge our last president. However, for all the faults that he may have had relating to any number of things, consider that he presided over a tremendous growth in quality dining establishments in our fair city. George W. Bush: The Food President.
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Sous Vide
Cooter replied to kwhitney's topic in Shopping and News, Cooking and Booze, Parties and Fun, Travel and Sun
I've done it with regular unsalted butter. Despite keeping the steak in a bit too long, it was delicious and tender. Plus, you can use the poaching fat to make a sauce and/or yorkshire puddings. Only downside was that it came out a relatively unappetizing grey color throughout.
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This post takes on a whole new dimension if you accidentally read your sig line as reading, "leading proprietor of shark."
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We also had a mediocre meal at L'Atelier with, at best, atrocious service. We were seated next to the executive chef from some restaurant in Mandalay Bay (Mix?) and everyone, waiters, chefs, runners, spent the entire time he was there chatting with him. They forgot our amuse, which was listed on the menu, as well as the sides for both of our entrees. Really a waste.
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I imagine that they get this question quite a bit. When we last went for my wife's birthday, I asked when I made the resevation and they said it would be no problem. They may have even brought it out in addition to my wife's regular dessert, but I may be imagining that. Personally, I'm with Sandynva and think that it's more fun than good, if you catch my drift, but YMMV.
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Let her sleep. She can clean later.
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Took a peek in the new location in the Calvert before dinner at Del Merei on Saturday. They were open, but a sign indicated that they weren't running full speed and that they were only offering a small bar menu. Not sure what this meant, exactly, or if they were even serving pizza yet.
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Del Merei Grille, Del Ray - Closed
Cooter replied to CrescentFresh's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
Are these items available at dinner? We dined at Del Merei last Thursday night and did not receive this menu. I've been sad to see the steak options available on the memu shrink over the past couple of years. It was great when they regularly had a 'different' type of meat, such as venison or elk, regularly available. This is just druthers, however, as Del Merei continues to offer great food for a great price. The $16 flank steak with bearnaise, grits and collards is a fantastic value and is my go-to meal. With the addition of Pizzaiola, the quality and diversity of food available in this . . . what is it? Mini-mall? Apartment complex? Shopping center? . . . is astounding. -
Bologna, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Highland Park NJ? It is amusing to me that my hometown of 14,000 would get its own thread at Don Rockwell. Was this Jerusalem Pizza? I seem to recall that they had pretty good fresh made falafels, but they may have gone downhill. Due to the relatively large Hasid and Orthodox population in HP, there is a demand for Kosher foods of all kinds and kosher standards. Heck, even the Dunkin Donuts is Glaat kosher. If you're spending time in HP, my parents were regulars at Pad Thai on Raritan Ave. I thought that it was just ok, but I'm not sure how good other Thai offerings are in central NJ. I heard from numerous folks that Seven Hills of Istanbul, also on Raritan, was very good. For what it's worth, the reviews on Zagat are mostly positive. For dessert, if it's still there, the Corner Confectionary serves excellent, if not expensive, Sedutto's ice cream in an old fashioned soda shop setting. By far the best dining option in HP, however, is White Rose System. They serve White Castle style burgers (or hamburges as it used to be mispelled on their sign) that are absolutely incredible. Sure, they are 150% unhealthy and yes, you probably want a dog on which to blame the potential gastrointestinal disress, but the side effects are totally worth it. Although I never developed a taste for them, this is also a good place for that new jersey staple, the pork roll sandwich. See, also: http://whiterosehamburgers.com/ http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2007/1...ose-system.html http://www.hollyeats.com/WhiteRose.htm http://www.yelp.com/biz/white-rose-system-highland-park
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We tried it out a week ago and found it to be hit and miss, as well. The lady's gnocchi were . . . interesting. The gnocchi themselves were fantasic, airy and pillowy soft. However, the sauce was strange. Actually tasted like my mostly vinegar and ketchup homemade bbq sauce. Too too too tangy and with a weird citrus flavor. I also had the spaghetti and meatballs. Unlike Monovano's, my meatballs themselves were awesome. However, the sauce, different from the gnocci sauce, was watery and the pasta was overcooked. At $16, this was no bargain, either. For what it's worth, it seems to be pretty busy.
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What are the chances that Hell-Burger develops its own lingo or secret items like at In-N-Out. For instance, if someone perfers their burger extra-dry, with a lean grind, they could order it "Cakelove-style."
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Watermelon, you say? I see what you're doing here, Michael.
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"Dairy Fresh American Cheese?" Take that, Kraft!
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They used to have fresh lotus root at the Alexandria Whole Foods, but now they just carry it in plastic water filled bags. Unfortunately, these have absolutely no flavor.
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Why is this? I don't even eat vegetables, but I can brunoise or chiffonade with the best of 'em. I grill every other night, however, and I can't even cut the fat off a strip steak.
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Thanks to everyone for the great food, great wine and great company. Agree with Sthitch that the Crab Crepe was the highlight, but everything was truly fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
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I do not think that Five Guys has particularly good french fries, let alone the best.
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Not that I'm any sort of expert, but I always thought that their beer program was good. Have there been any improvements in the food department?
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I'm going to request the Freaks of the Industry special just to see what happens. Can't wait to try the chicken.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cooter would like to attend.
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With all due respect, you don't seem to believe that Mr. Donna's restaurant could be anything other than a perfect experience. While you may not think this is what you're doing, your are essentially calling everyone that posts negative information a liar. Is was rude when you did it before and it continues to be rude now. It is especially rude when you are, essentially, the loan dissenting voice in a sea of complaints. Can you really not see how insulting you are?
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Guys named Blaine are pretty much always awesome. Girls, too.
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Real Californians do not use such locutions, either. Perhaps folks from the vast wastelands of Southern California say such silly things, but certainly not their wizened brethren up north.
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Had a lovely outdoor lunch at Bebo a week ago. Started with the rucola and parm salad. Dressed very lightly so that the spiciness of the greens and parm-y-ness of the parm showed through. Great. Also had a pork shoulder and provolone calzone. I think that there may have been some rabe in their, as well, but don't really remember. In any case, this was great. Perfectly cooked, and the pork shoulder was nothing short of awesome. Only quibble is that they may have been a bit skimpy on the pork, but may reflect more on my pigginess and the fact that I was sharing with the wife than on the restaurant. Service was great. Waiter recognized the wife from previous visits and was very friendly. Also took the time to put something under the table so that it wouldn't rock. We had to laugh when they brought us bread, though. Easily enough for a table of eight! In any case, there were only a couple of tables inside and, maybe, four outside so the place wasn't exactly rockin', but a good sign nonetheless.
