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wmsayce

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  1. I mean, the problem is that paper or reusable bags aren't any better for the environment than the plastic bags. Whether or not your reusable bag is better depends upon the material the recycled bag is made from. The amount of energy consumed during bags' life cycles vary hugely depending on what exactly the bag is made from. So, unless every single person starts using organic cotton reusable bags instead of the plastic bags from the grocery store, we're accomplishing nothing except making it incredibly inconvenient for DC residents to grocery shop. The difference in the bags is almost entirely in how we perceive them. Now, reusable bags are more like a fashion statement instead of actually doing any better for the environment. Besides, there were plenty of people like me who took plastic bags and then reused them until they fell apart (I still do with the ones I have left) And if we're after cleaning up the river, charging $0.05 per bag seems like the worst way to accomplish that ever. Maybe we should focus on littering or, I don't know, people who dump waste into the water?
  2. Two different articles saying basically the same thing: New evidence indicates humans naturally regulate their salt intake Is That Right? "Decreasing salt intake is advisable" And not getting enough salt is just as bad as getting too much, but we tend to naturally regulate our own intake. More importantly: "The Dietary Guidelines note that we get about 77 percent of our sodium from processed foods, which tend not to be very healthful, salt or no salt. Whether your aim is to reduce sodium consumption or not, steering clear of heavily processed foods may be "advisable" indeed."
  3. As someone who has food allergies and likes to eat healthy foods, requiring chain restaurants to have accurate ingredient and nutrition information would make my life infinitely easier.
  4. Octopus Santorini at Zatinya is a favorite of mine
  5. As someone who's allergic to both eggs and gluten, it can be hard eating out sometimes, but Zatinya is definitely one of my favorites. I have to ask for both the egg-free and gluten-free menus and then cross-reference them, but the food is consistently amazing (favorites being dolmades, octopus Santorini, and scallops), and everyone always seems knowledgeable about the allergens. It's sister restaurant Oyamel is another great allergen-friendly restaurant.
  6. I would think so, especially since it always seems like the chefs are trying to just get used to the pace of the challenges at first. Aren't there rules for the "normal" season of Top Chef that you can't compete on the show once you've already been a contestant?
  7. Anybody have any idea how we could participate in/get invited to some of the events? I'm dying to figure out how to be one of the patrons for Restaurant Wars (or any event where they have a catering challenge for that matter!).
  8. Hello all, I'm a born and raised DC native. I love trying new food and finding new great restaurants. I'm not in the food industry, but my husband and I do love to try and tackle interesting and complicated dishes. Over the years, I've developed food allergies (gluten, eggs, soy), so if anyone knows of restaurants that do well with "special needs" patrons, let me know!
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