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diannesh

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  1. It was a grand game. We are part of a season ticket group, and were lucky enough to have got tickets for the exhibition game saturday night -- it allowed us to get acclimated to the park. We did not get tickets to opening day as part of our group. On a whim, we decided to try to get $5 grand stand tickets, but by the time we got down to the park at 2.30 pm, the line was really long. While one of us waited in the $5 line, the other went over to a ticket kiosk, and low and behold, we were able to get really great tickets, 6 rows from the field. Presumably, they had been holding these for last minute season ticket purchases, and dumped them last minute. We were very happy. As for our two day/night food ritual: For the exhibition game, no luck going to Ben's, but lots of luck going to Cantina Marina's -- short lines -- good fish tacos (very peppercorni) and cajun corn dogs. Also, despite the cold, a really good chocolate milkshake from Giffords. Decent veggie burgers from grand slam grill. Today, once we got in, we went straight to Ben's -- for good as always veggie chili and a turkey dog. Later back to Cantina Maria's for another cajun corn dog, good blackened crab cake sandwich, and REALLY GOOD FRIES -- spicy an crispy. And best of all, again no lines. We also planted ourselves early at the Red Loft bar for a couple B's and people watching. Beer lines and choices could be a bit better, but will probably be fine as the season progresses (i miss dominion).
  2. We used to go to the cafe regularly -- realizing now that I haven't been in quite some time, I think it may be because of the smallest wine pour I think I ever had. I didn't raise it when it happened, as usually things even out. But subconsciously maybe it has been what has kept us away. So measuring may be a good idea. And now that I realize what may have been keeping me away, I need to get back there for gnocchi, fry plates, and the other great inventive dishes that come out of the kitchen.
  3. Anyone have comments about the food? We enjoyed our visit this past week to the bar. The salmon was great, as was the fried chicken. Word was that there is a "chicken fried steak" nearing perfection. And besides the food, it is so damn comfortable (unlike another place downtown that has great food, but bar stools that are made for Ashley and Mary-Kate). And the check? half the price!
  4. I had a no-cost, but nevertheless, annoying experience with valets that park your car on the street. We were ready to park in a busy neighborhood and there were two spaces that freed up. The valet (after jumping in front of us in a U-Turn) took up one and one third space, and when we beeped, he ignored us and did not move up. We went to the restaurant and sat outside and watched the valet do this all night. He had like 5 cars in a row and would move them around slightly to fit the new cars in.
  5. We stopped in after work thursday for a drink and snack, and liked our fries well enough to decide to dine upstairs. Enjoyed the quite large string bean amuse with candy cashews -- has quite a smoky and hot after taste that sneaks up on you. The hong king style steamed salmon was delicious, with a melt in your mouth texture. my husband enjoyed the short ribs. The highlight for us was dessert -- the cookies. There were two each of about six different kinds, so we didn't have to fight over them. I can't remember the exact cookies, but they were varied, with flavors including lemon, fudge, chewy carmel, and others.
  6. The salmon tonight was excellent for its crispyness, but even better for the delicate, fluffy turnip (croquettes??)
  7. We used to go to heritage in glover park when it first opened, and it was excellent all around. We stopped going several years ago because the service had gotten annoying (e.g., they went overboard in serving your food on your plate). Last night we decided to go back, and had an excellent meal with excellent service. We started with the "starter platter," which we thought was going to be big, but it's small enough that it could be ordered own its own -- a mini samosa, a chicken chatt, vegetable fritter, and shrimp salad. Probably better options to choose... We stuck to veggie for entries, getting the queen's feast which had four dishes. The paneer makhni and the palak makai were outstanding. We added the dhingri mattar, a mushroom and pea curry that had a rich smoky flavor, and was also outstanding.
  8. I was hoping they were just taking a labor day holiday weekend. I live off their magness pears in the fall, and was really looking forward to them. Do they sell at Mount Pleasant (I seem to recollect seeing them there).
  9. Went tonight, and service was excellent. They've added a hostess and had a dedicated food runner. Loved my funghi pizza -- great, thinly sliced creminis, sweet cherry tomatoes, and really enjoyed the fontini alternative. Husband enjoyed his pepperoni. When we had visted their opening weekend, the beer taps were down and the bottled beer on the warm side. Glad to report we had refreshing cold beers as the perfect complement to our pizza. The place was booming both inside and out, with happy patrons.
  10. Michael: We travelled to Australia in April/May 2004 -- to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and back to Sydney -- and lots of places in between. And universally, we were very impressed with the food and service (had not expected much, and were wowed -- and just went wherever, not lots of research). I'm can never say any food place is a "must," but here are some places we really enjoyed. In Sydney. On our way in, we stayed on the Woolloomooloo wharf, and there is a great selection of restaurants (along with lots of fancy boats to look at). Places I recall are a great bakery-- which was really enjoyable when we arrived at 7am after flying for 20+ hours (and there was another one in melbourne--so a chain, but-- we had great sandwiches). Restaurant Otto. A place that had Pizza, that I cannot recall the name. You also can take ferries to close by points. And while I think the food was good, the thing I remember most is the view -- having lunch at Watson's Bay. My husband also loved the "tiger pies" that are available in many places. In Melbourne, I remember really liking a place called Langston. And there were lots of other places not on your itinerary -- including in Gipsy Point, Apollo Bay, and Adelaide Wine Country (Barossa and Mclaren Vale). Have a wonderful trip; I can't wait to go back. Dianne P.S. We were doing weight watchers on our trip so stopped at subway on our travels now and then -- where they put Beets on the sandwiches. PPS. Wine Country is amazing, as are the wines.
  11. At dupont today, first Fava's from Heinz. The best I have ever had -- really long pods. By the time I figured out that it would be good to count (near the end), I counted seven beans in a pod. Cooked them up with olive oil, just a bit of panko bread crumbs, and some Parmigiano-Reggiano . yum. Great beautiful beets today too from tree & leaf.
  12. Sorry about that; I couldn't remember the term boudin blanc, and my husband had thought boudin blanc was blood sausage. (i have to confess I don't eat any of the above... )
  13. My two favorites are the Bibb Salad at Colorado Kitchen and the Butter Lettuce Salad at W Domku. Very simple, but, Yum, Yum!
  14. We dined at Black's last night -- as has been said already, the decor is great. We dined outside. Service was Excellent -- questions were answered before they were fully articulated, prompt filling of requests, just the right attention, etc. We had three small plates -- the goat cheese tart, the corn cake, and the corn dog. My husband loves corn dogs, so there was no question that he was ordering it. He loved it, but hadn't been sure what kind of dog was inside of its, so he asked -- and it was actually foie gras, and some kind of blood sausage... had that been written on the menu, he would have never ordered it -- he's a bit squeamish about untraditional meats. But it was a nice way of introducing him to this delicacy (the traditional looks like cat food doesn't ever work). We followed with the soup of the day -- a carrot and fennel soup that had wonderful taste, yet a very unusual texture -- seemed creamy, but no cream. I would never be able to get a puree quite like that at home. It has ribbons of cheese and croutons and olive oil filling out the taste nicely. For entrees we had the twice cooked chicken -- basically like fried chicken -- which my husband loved as much as he liked RTCs fried chicken (but he typically isn't that fussy). I had the rockfish, which was very good -- but I would try something different next time. We couldn't decide on a bottle of wine, so we ordered by the Quartino... they have the right stemware, and the wine comes out in beakers that are about a 1/3rd of a bottle -- good size for the prices. We will be back -- I'm especially interested in trying their lunch.
  15. What hole are you living in? Do you really think all vegetarians are driven by animal rights?
  16. Food is perfectly fine at Addis Ababa; but not as good as Dukem on U Street.
  17. I had always thought anything you bought in a can, was safe from ever leaking. Not true. I had an old can of pureed pumpkin that at some point burst in my cabinet, and left an awful sticky mess (including trapping other cans/bottles like super glue).
  18. My reaction exactly (saved it)... as it is brilliant.
  19. (the breaks convey frequency from the highest) Colorado Kitchen W Domku (These first two are where we go 70% of the time—partially due to their proximity to where we live, but mostly due to our keen liking of their unique experience) Matchbox Dukem Indique Vegetable Garden 2 Amys Radius Sala Thai Spices Virdian– on Studio nights, at the bar Jaleo – on Shakespeare nights Bangkok Joes Dumpling (after movies in Georgetown – looking forward to trying Agraria) Rays – but not enough (hope more once Classics opens) There is one other I am not willing to confess – my +1’s favorite.
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