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  1. dpamlin
    I can confirm that Lucky Strike is open, and looks beautiful/super modern inside (just did a peek, didn't check out the food though).
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    This. When the opposition does something as silly as protest someone accepting an invitation to meet with the President (the President!) to help small businesses and stimulate the economy, it de-legitimizes the opposition's position on immigration etc. Pick and choose your battles. Ok, back to food...
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    I may not have 2000+ posts (or even an avi here!), but that doesn't mean I lack a decent palette. I have had ramen/wonton soup/other soup from Daikaya on a dozen occasions, from Toki several times, from some of my Rockville spots (Bob's, A&J), etc. so its not like I don't have points for comparison. On taste alone, in my personal opinion, that soup from the Source is head and shoulders above. And you still have not confirmed whether you in fact have had this dish. It may not be as authentic as some other spots (though I don't even think they are going for authenticity), but in my view the Source makes the best soup in the area (perhaps aside from the Floating Market soup (or whatever its called) from Nava Thai). Don't judge a book by its (expensive) cover. And yes, indeed, hit em with the Heeeiiiiiiiiiin!
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    whoa whoa whoa, stop the clock there... the wonton soup at the Source is ridiculously good, and well worth $16. i say that both from firsthand experience and also my recollection that the Washingtonian (or was it the Post?) put the Source's wonton soup as one of the best dishes in DC this year. other items at the source, you may have a point. but not the soup.
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    I usually stay far, far away from deli (I find it salty, among other things I don't like about it), so keep this in mind (I don't think I have ever had a reuben before, and I am from NYC!). Anyway, I had a modified pastrami reuben from here today (pastrami, light on the kraut, no russian dressing, sub gouda for swiss), and it was delicious. The egg cream was just okay though. Of note is that they have a few deserts, including the best black & white cookie I have had in the DC area.
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    I also had the fried chicken for lunch yesterday, it was very very good. I chose the white meat, and the meat was juicy. Loved the sauce, and the skin remained somewhat crispy despite that sauce. The chicken seemed partially de-boned, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the miso soup (very complex for a soup of that type), and the cabbage was a nice garnish for the plate. The rice was a bit of a disappointment, perhaps had too much butter in it, but I enjoyed it more when I put it on my plate to mix with the chicken sauce instead of eating it separately from its bowl.
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    going to Ocean City next week, anyone have any recommendations besides the usual (aware of Hooked but have never been, and have often dined at Shark on the Harbor)?
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    I had lunch at Bantam today. Very friendly service. I got the shoyu stock I think, it was nice (but I prefer the Source's chicken soup more, albeit not technically ramen). Star of the show were the chicken dumplings, very flavorful, I highly recommend them.
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    The Source has a scaled-down version of the wonton soup on its 3-course $22 prix fixe lunch menu. Basically just broth, pork, and the wonton (no egg or noodles). It may have been the best soup/soup-type dish I have had in this area, and I have been to Daikaya, Toki, Ren's, etc. Just an amazing broth and the meat and wonton were great as well. I have no qualms with this as one of the 40 most essential dishes in the city.
  10. dpamlin
    Pretty sure Curley Q's is no longer serving at Hank Dietles, but the Corned Beef King food truck is parked outside most nights.
  11. dpamlin
    good tips, thank you... anything else "off menu" that you are aware of?
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    I have reservations this evening to celebrate my birthday with my wife. I've never been here before, any "must try" dishes?
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    I am a big fan of Yamazato. I wouldn't say it is in Sushi Taro's class, but for a casual (and more budget-friendly) sushi option, there is none finer in the area. And in contrast to other establishments' "humongous 'specialty' rolls," such rolls are very, very good here. (Another usual sign that myself I and others consider a warning --- the existence of an extensive Thai menu --- also should be disregarded. Indeed, the Thai food at Yamazato is excellent, best I have had in the area besides the authentic joints in Wheaton like Nava Thai).
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    d'oh, i knew that too! oops!
  15. dpamlin
    To be honest, the loss of Jade Billows was a much bigger blow than City Lights or Foong Lin.
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    City Lights location in Bethesda was a poor imitation of the DuPont location. In any event, am I alone in being excited for Shophouse? Never been to the DuPont one, I am kinda stoked about this.
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    done and done.
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    I have been to the MoCo Founding Farmers about ten times now. While I don't understand the extent of its appeal (constant hour-plus waits for a party of two or four), and there have been quite a few "misses," this is a GOOD restaurant in my opinion. My wife and I agree that there are two outstanding dishes, which we keep coming back to: 1) the Crispy Spatchcock Chicken (honey-thyme-glazed variety), and 2) the ND Mills Gnocchi over Braised Beef Ragu. These dishes may not be trendy, but they taste darn good.
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    Brueggers has one of the best cream cheese selections in the area, in particular the jalepeno (genuinely spicy) and the light herb garlic, which has a lot of flavor, especially for a "light" cream cheese (which is confined in many places to just plan and veggie).
  20. dpamlin
    A quick report re: my birthday meal at Corduroy. In short, it was fantastic. In long(ish): - The block on which this restaurant is located is pretty dilapidated. When you walk into the restaurant, however, it seems like an oasis in the desert, and you quickly forget about the outside surroundings (or the $9 valet, I have no issue with $8 for a valet, which is pretty common, but there was something off-putting about the extra dollar. But I digress). Beautiful inside, we sat upstairs (and for awhile, we were the only ones upstairs, which was quite nice especially considering it was a 6pm reservation). - Wine list was impressive, my wife had a tremendous white wine by the glass, the name escapes me but she took a picture of the label, it was that good. I had a mixed drink that was green-tea based, it was fine, but later had an amazing Bordeaux. - I had the tuna tartar to start, it was excellent and on par with the other great tartars we have had in the city (Sushi ko, Kinkead's (RIP), etc.). However, we wife had the lobster carpaccio and it was transcendent sliced as thin as prosciutto but with the full flavor of the most succulent, buttery lobster straight off a truck in Maine. One of the best appetizers I have tried in a very long time. - For main courses, my wife had the Big Eye tuna. It was excellent, but not really much different than similar dishes I had elsewhere, so I was glad I didn't order it myself (but would definitely try it here again, especially at the bar as part of the 3-course menu). I had the antelope with chestnut puree, which took the place of the lamb that was on the menu (the website lists the antelope as being part of the regular menu, and I was surprised to hear that was not accurate). Put simply, the best piece of red meat I have ever eaten. Not gamey at all (though I have never shied away from game), incredibly moist, a delicious veal reduction sauce, and wonderful sides, especially the chestnut puree. Only minor complaint was that I would have liked to have had a bigger portion, it was served as two pieces that seemed to be about 4 oz each, I would have loved a third piece at that size (and price). - For desert, I had the baked chocolate sabayon. It was okay, a little too one-note for me, although the iced cream on top was excellent. My wife had the apple tart tatin, which was *amazing*, perhaps the best non-chocolate desert I have ever had. A must-try, in my opinion. - Almost forgot to mention: the service was world-class, our waiter provided excellent recommendations and great conversation. I am very glad I chose Corduroy, and can't wait to try their lobster carpaccio, antelope, apple tart tatin, and perhaps the Big Eye tuna, again soon.
  21. dpamlin
    Thanks Barbara, thanks Pat!
  22. dpamlin
    Thanks Barbara, and I apologize for the misunderstanding as I was referring to the $65 5-course tasting menu listed on their online menu. Given that its a special occasion, at least according to the Mrs., I think we are going to be sitting in the dining room (at least that is what we have reserved).
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    Despite living in the area for almost 11 years now (wow, how time flies), I have never been to Corduroy. To correct this glaring oversight, my wife is taking me to Corduroy for my birthday this week. Wondering what you folks recommend, everything on their website menu sounds delicious. Or should we just attempt the 5 course tasting menu (hoping it has the tuna or the antelope, which seem amazing). Thanks all!
  24. dpamlin
    The folks there are very nice, and they do indeed deliver (and relatively far), but I always found it odd their fixation on mangoes, at least 4 dishes/rolls/apps there have mango as an ingredient.
  25. dpamlin
    I am looking forward to going... I used to go to Chef Seki's small sushi restaurant in St. Louis when I was in college. It really was an important step on my road to sushi expert (self-appointed, natch). I have heard nothing but great things about his new place in DC.
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