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    http://www.secondstatedc.com/
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    That's what I was afraid of, sorry. Therein lies the problem (well one of them) with the ubiquitous Millenial "listicle." Everything is "awesome" or "the best" and a "must try."
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    Ouch, do you remember what publication/site referred to Second State this way? It's a brand new place that really hasn't been vetted at all. What a shame you chose it over so many worthy others.
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    Bombay Club is the best Indian I've had in the city (yes I've been to their sister(s) Rasika a bunch of times too), though sadly I haven't been back for a few years now.
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    Do you get sour cream in your burrito? Even though I love a little sour cream w/ Mexican, I don't ask for it at Chipotle anymore because they're almost always too heavy handed. I get a pretty dry burrito bowl when I do make it in to a Chipotle with lots of Jalapeno Tabasco, chips and guac. This keeps me in control of the glop.
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    Loved the Oyster Chowder I had at the Union Market bar on Friday.
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    There was a fire on the roof of the building that houses Urban Butcher. From the looks of social media they are certainly intent on repairing and re-opening the business, from what I've heard they were doing well.
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    "Exclusive: After Closing, HR-57 Owner Aims To Build New Club Across From Howard Theater" by Gavin Bade on capitalbop.com
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    Or members of Travis? But then I'd expect "American-style with haggis influences."
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    Lot of worms in that can.
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    Food offerings look excellent -- yes, I will have Pork Roll on my burger please. But... Natty Boh $6
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    Definitely. Though stadium service is far, far worse than what you get at food trucks. Sure the truck runners have to prep most of their food in the morning at home or in a shared kitchen space, but they're (usually) assembling it and presenting it to you with some matter of love and care. It makes a big difference. I've never wanted to be this guy, but the service at Nats Park stands is really terrible at the moment. It's been a long, busy season and I don't think a lot of the concessions workers have the desire, skills or energy to offer passable service. In recent games I've been to stands where the server is just blankly looking off in another direction when you approach to order. You have to greet, initiate, order -- wait -- pay, and then being the good middle class jellyfish I am, thank THEM for the pleasure of buying a $9.75 Dos Equis or $12 chicken fingers. I have a 21 game plan and probably get to about that many per season. I probably eat in the Park one out of every 7 games now. It's too much of a chore and too expensive. You can get a perfectly nice 1/4 chicken dinner at Nando's in the Yards w/ a side and 60 Minute IPA (at happy hour) for the same price as one beer inside the Park.
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    Fair enough. I'm excited about Frankly as well - just down the road from my place. Going to try it asap.
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    This reads like a press release -- but the info is appreciated. Especially re: the menu and drinks, which are not posted online.
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    Pff, that Chipotle probably serves 1,000 people before Noon (Serious reply) And I'm not sure if Brookland Pint's opening night could compete with a World Cup afternoon at Biergarten Haus. See line
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    You know he's from Vienna (VA not AUT), right?
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    Yep - it's in one of the new Yards buildings w/ Harris Teeter, Vida, Sweetgreen, etc - announcement (JDLand).
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    Well there you go!
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    I've been twice now - both visits a couple weeks ago. Overall this is a warm family place that does some things really well and others not so well. The Good: the po boy fillings are terrific. Nicely spiced and fried shrimp. Really nicely braised (?) beef - rich and saucy to give it that satisfying debris gravy feel. Lovely family vibe from the servers. The Not-so-great: Bread. A shame to use the bog standard bad DC steak and cheese bread (spongy, no crust) with such nice po boy ingredients. Grilled/toasted/burnt but can't hold up to juicy fillings. I don't need an exact Leidenheimer facsimile, but something with a bit of backbone would help. Service can also be that odd combination of attentive without getting what you need when you want it. But that's easy to correct in such a casual environment. Sandwiches are pricey but the beer is reasonable, making it a better value outside of work hours. Overall Johnny's Half Shell (lunch only) has much better po boy bread for essentially the same price - that's a shame in my mind. I'll definitely go back though.
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    Went to the 14th St location last week. Got a regular meatball, chips and a drink - $10.50. The hoagie was about 4", room temperature and the two meatballs tasted only of raw garlic. Kicking myself for being too lazy to walk the extra blocks to G.
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    Anyone know if they'll have a liquor license? Can't find any info on that.
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    Tim Carman has the info...
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    Relatively quiet, nice neighborhood that would be easy for the Secret Service to 'secure' -- and it's an easy motorcade down the Parkway. Kind of makes sense to me. The administration also seems to like Cap Hill, H St and Arlington for these jaunts as well.
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    Aside from that, Mr. Heineman, how was the jazz?
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    Have to say, when I was in Atlanta I wasn't overly impressed with The Varsity's chili slaw dog thingy -- but damn those onion rings were good!
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