Dr. Delicious
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I was in Philly a few months ago, and made my first visit here, having heard that they provide a finely chopped steak in their cheesesteaks, which i prefer. Actually, I was heading towards Jims (which also finely chops their steak), but when i saw the line, I double backed to this place (I went to Jim's the next day 😀). Anyway, it was a great cheesesteak! I also washed it down with a Gremlin, their signature drink that is half lemonade and half grape juice, and really hits the spot. I'll also note that i didn't think the Jim's cheesesteak was any better/worse than what i got here (both were delicious), so I'd suggest future visitors skip the line/wait at Jim's, and mosey a couple blocks over to this place, where i walked right up to the counter to order.
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We've gotten take out from here a few times in the last month, and the reviews are mixed. The apps have all been fantastic: Crab Rangoon that are light and fresh; large, thick egg rolls; hot and sour soup; pork dumplings. Given the way it tastes, everything seems to be made freshly every day, or thereabouts. Similarly the Shrimp Imperial has a fair number of jumbo shrimp, and quite a bit of broccoli, which aren't steamed to death or drowned in sauce. In fact, I'd argue that the "light garlic sauce" (which, when getting takeout, comes in a container on the side) is worth going out of one's way for. The sauce is delicious and has wide applications. Unfortunately, we haven't be able to find another main dish that we like! We've tried a couple noodle dishes, chicken dishes, and beef...all for naught. ETA: We've found the main dishes to be bland. Anyway, we'll keep trying. Also, I appreciate the dedicated service window for take out orders, given how busy and crowded the restaurant can get. It makes these kinds of transactions so much easier.
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The results are in, and it was a solid first attempt. Perhaps a tad on the dry side, but tasty overall. I served it with a kugel and coleslaw. Again, I am grateful for all the help!
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Headed to the islands of Maui (staying in Lahina) and Oahu (staying in Halekoa). I know nothing about these places. All recs (food, sights, whatever) welcome!
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Quick question for @agm, or others, regarding how to cook: when slow cooking in an oven using a roasting pan, should I use a rack in the roasting pan or just lay it flat on the bottom of the pan itself? I'm using the rub agm suggested above (also added 1 tbsp each of onion and garlic powder).
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I recognize I am (unintentionally) damning it with faint praise, but it is what it is. My go to in McLean has recently been Santinis, but I don’t claim that to be all that good. We get Ledo in Falls Church more than anything, really. it was my first Pulcinella pie, and probably my new go to.
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We were on our way to Cafe Deluxe, when we remembered that Patsy's had recently opened...
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I thought I read somewhere that the menu is supposed to consist of GARG greatest hits, so yes, the menu will look very familiar.
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7pm, on a rainy Sunday night, in sleepy McLean, and this place was at full capacity with several families also waiting to be seated. For takeout, I ordered the Alla Salsiccia, a pizza with mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni. It might be the best pizza in McLean. Or maybe it's just recency bias. In any case it was a very good pie, with some good char, a salty crust, good sauce, and quality toppings. Here's a pic (which i didn't think of taking until I was already 2 slices in):
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Paty's American looks and feels familiar, which is no surprise given it's a new restaurant in the GAR group. To be clear, I've always liked these restaurants, believing they offer a good meal (and most often I think it's better than good), that's reasonably priced, and comes with excellent service. To be sure, thats my take on most "upscale chains" (e.g. Cheesecake Factory), and I'm not a tough critic in general, so you might need a grain of salt with this review. Still, one among an army of hostesses led us to a comfortable booth in a neo-industrial space (with one wall having a gigantic, and bizarre mural consisting of an eclectic collection of famous people), drink orders were taken promptly, and our server even asked our preference for bread in the soon-to-arrive bread basket (we wanted those donut hole-like rolls, natch). I had the Tex-Mex Eggrolls and the Louisiana Pasta and both held up their end of the bargain. We were handled by multiple servers and bus-persons, and everyone was eager to help. The boy got the Calamari, and the lobster ginger sauce that came with it was very tasty. The wife got the Charleston Salad, which looked fresh and comes with quite a bit of fried chicken. This restaurant holds the line with the others.
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[I sent agm a personal message of thanks, but it bears repeating that people on this board are amazing!]
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Gas grill, rectangular, fairly large. Doesn’t regulate temp all that well, so I assume the oven is my best bet.
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I only have the basics: oven (with convection ability, if it matters) and an outdoor grill.
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While the wife was at the salon, the boy and I headed over here for lunch right around noon. We snagged a two-seater outside on the 14th street side right away, which was a nice surprise. The boy got bacon and french fries (father of the year, here!), while I got the Burger. Everything was quite good. The burger was actually two thin patties, topped with pickles, onions and a house sauce that was pretty tasty. Since it's 2 thin patties, they come medium to med-well, but that didn't bother me. The fries were top notch. A good bread basket with butter also kept the boy happy. Good service, too, for a lazy brunch of people watching and wife-waiting.
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Hey, any good brisket recipes out there? I've never made one before, and I don't have a smoker, but would like to give it a go.
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We're regular take out customers at the Mosaic District location. I appreciate the care with which they package their product to go: separate containers for broth and accoutrements. The seasoned egg retains a gooey center, showing care in preparation, which they've also packaged separately for us. I've always liked the broth and noodles (ample portions of both), just the right amount of seasonings and spice level, and never noticed the broth was too salty or noodles were overcooked, tho I also don't claim to have high standards! It's certainly the best ramen we've found in the area (or at least better compared to Ramen Factory 42) and we've seemed to have made the switch from Pho to Ramen in terms of soup preference...
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We were doing touristy things over the holiday weekend, so after a jaunt through Eastern market, we decided to make our way down Barracks Row and grab some lunch. Ted's was the first place to catch our eye, and after quickly finding free street parking on 9th, we put our names in for a 45 minute wait that lasted only 20. So, we had that going for us, which was nice. 2 mediocre pomegranate bellinis were had during the wait, but we weren't there to drink. I had Ted's Burger, and it was quite good, perfectly cooked to medium rare, and came with a side fries worthy of any French bistro (well, any good one!). The ladies got salads, which looked fresh, and is served deconstructed on the plate. Service was good, not great, but what you'd expect given the place was crowded. Overall a very enjoyable meal, and reasonably priced.
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Stopped by on Saturday, bought a vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, and they added a personalized inscription right on the spot! It also served more people than they claimed, and came in at the reasonable price of $21.50. M&M cookies were also hoovered. ETA: On Saturday they also have a grill outside the entrance serving german sausages of various kinds. I got a brat with kraut, which was solid (if not worth going out of your way for) for $7. I stopped back the following morning for some breakfast sandwiches, and while they were fine, they aren't made to order like other places near me, which i prefer.
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We continue to order take out from the Falls Church location, and they continue to provide good to great food. Last night I watched the kitchen work for a good 20 minutes, and they operated with machine like efficiency. I also learned why there has been some inconsistency in preparation: the chef just dips his ladle into the containers of sauces around him and takes out what he needs for the dish he's preparing. This is, he doesn't measure anything. Perhaps this is common practice in the profession, but i never thought about it before, and it explained why sometimes it's creamier than others, etc. Anyway, while I feel the meal all night, it wont stop me from ordering again. Oh, and coupons can be found regularly in mailers.
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We recently had a great meal, starting with some tapas: Pan Con Tomate: 2 (roughly) 8-inch pieces of bread in baguette form, generously slathered with tomato, oil, and garlic. Croquetas de Jamon y Trufa: 3 golf-ball sized fried fritters in a tasty alioli Txangurro: 2 red peppers stuffed with crab Then we shared a Paella de Pescado y Marisco, which was one of the better paellas I've ever had (I've lived in Spain, fwiw). They kindly split the dish into 2 portions table-side, and my half came with around 4 mussels, half a lobster, one large prawn, and 3 large pieces of squid (which I didn't care for). The rice had a terrific flavor, and the alioli was a nice accompaniment (I'd never combined the two before). For dessert we got a cheese plate (5), which while delicious, had fairly small servings, and the Pan con Chocolate, which was very good. As we were celebrating my wife's birthday, the restaurant also gave us each a bit of dessert wine, a Suspiro de Limon (a lemon cake that was very good), and a birthday card. This was a very nice touch, and much appreciated. Indeed, service throughout the meal was careful and professional. For drinks I enjoyed 2 gin-based cocktails that were thoughtfully made, and came with the requisite complex description. As good as the meal was, I thought it was fairly overpriced, in contrast to Don's review above. YMMV!
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The article tracks with my recent experience.
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I got a Margherita pizza, which I believe was $15, then added onion ($2) and sausage ($3). Other pizza's can be had for under $20. 11-12" sounds right
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It has its own entrance, wait staff, bar, menu, etc., which is why I started a new thread (perhaps incorrectly). However, it is an off-shoot of Assaggi Osteria and is connected to that restaurant by a door across from the bar.
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While enjoying our dinner at Cafe Tatti, we noticed this new pizzeria across from us, and decided to check it out. I’ll start with the service, which was terrible: We had interminable waits for everything: food delivery, wine refills, water refills We had multiple service errors: wrong pizza, wrong wine We had multiple check errors: wrong charge for the pizza, wrong charge for the wine We had indifferent reactions from the waiter: he offered no apologies, tried to make up for one mistake with another mistake We had indifferent reactions from the manager: he came by twice to confirm the order error yet did nothing about it We were subject to downright devious behavior: the waiter claimed the add on we were charged for was cheaper than the one we ordered, which it wasn’t. The waiter said the wine we ordered ran out and so he claimed to give us a more expensive wine to make up for service deficiencies, but this wasn’t true either. We felt taken advantage of when the meal was over, and at around $20 per pizza (for what we ordered), we’ll never go back. Which is too bad because I thought the food was pretty good. Indeed the Crispy Brussel Sprouts might have been the best I’ve ever had. The dish is served more like brussel chips, where each leaf is individually fried and served. The Pizzas had a salty and tasty crust, with good bits of char. The only miss was the White Bean Brushetta, which just needed salt (none on the tables).
