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Correct me if I'm wrong, but we'd need 56 for Tom to close, correct?

I have to agree. The addition of the Thai food selections was a good move as well. I've been quite happy with the Thai food I've eaten there. I do miss the spicy tuna temaki however. That's one sushi item that has changed and isn't as good as it was. It's still good, just not memorable. I introduced a lot of friends to temaki using that spicy tuna and I still could, but it seems to be missing something. Reminds me of the spicy tuna temaki I had in Buckhead at a (Chinese) Japanese restaurant. It looked like temaki, it tasted like temaki, but it wasn't quite temaki. Je ne sais quoi...

Ahhh, it's Sunday night, kick back, relax....panic!!!

wanna bite?

Roasted chicken with rosemary, blue potatoes roasted with EVOO, salt and pepper and rosemary (detect a trend here?) mesclun salad and a glass of Charles "Two-buck Chuck" Shaw Sauvignon Blanc...

True enough, but look when the last posting was...surely someone eats there now and then and has something to say about the experience.

I have a question. I am on the waitlist for Tuesday night (as a matter of fact, I am first on the waitlist) and have responded to the possibility of the second night to cover myself and my wish to participate in what sounds to be an excellent dining adventure. What happens if for some reason, someone drops out of the Tuesday night dinner and I am suddenly elevated to the esteemed ranks of the first nighters? There now exists the possibility that the second night will be short 1 or 2 fressers...does the list now become open once again for new people? Do I now have to show up two consecutive nights at Corduroy (which is not a fate worse than death but might be a bit deflating to the wallet), do I have to suggest someone to take my place on the second night list? Ohmigawd, I'm so confused....

Okay, how about: La Bergerie The Wharf Landini Brothers Tempo 100 King MieN'Yu Chez Andree Bistrot Lafayette Bilbo Baggins Del Merie Grille Some of these are excellent, some are better forgotten...

Savino's wasn't impressive the last time we dined there. Nothing stands out in my memory that would make me go back as a special ocassion. Would be all right for a casual night out. Atlantis has very good Gyro's and other sandwiches in addition to the good pizza.

Don't be concerned about asking, we asked Steve (the owner)...Mr. Shinmoto is still somewhere in the area (or was when we asked which was just after he left). Steve has made every effort to ensure the food is as good or better than when Mr. S. was there. Konnichi-wah...

I've seen you use chopsticks...I'm ordering two pairs for you...

MMMMMMM!!! artificial flavor and preservatives...two of my favorite ingredients..and just to add to the topic, two of my favorites: Hamburger Helper (how could you possibly go wrong with mystery powders?) and Old El Paso Taco Kits. Homogenized American Tex-Mex.

While Yamazato lost their senior sushi chef, the sous-chef took over and there was no noticeable difference. The addition of Thai food only enhanced the Japanese side of the menu. I had some drunken noodles the last time I was there and they were some of the best I've ever had.

Personally for the Korean dinner, I'm going to order a bunch of these for people who can't use regular chop sticks. Fish Sticks?

Grover and I spent almost 8 hours in Replacements. A wonderful place. You wouldn't believe the goodies (and dreck) you can find there. No trip to Greensboro, NC is complete without a stop there.

Last evening Grover and I ate at La Piazza. For those of you who don't know, La Piazza is a small Italian restaurant across from the Braddock Road metro station. All of their pasta is made in house so it's always fresh. Grover and I both decided to eat lightly (upcoming dinner at Dino tonight) so we had the meat filled ravioli in meat sauce. Dinner started with a salad of mixed greens with onion and a bit of Italian tomato accompanied by very good garlic bread. The ravioli were about 3" in diameter, filled with a very good beef and mild spice filling and were covered with a meaty red sauce. The sauce was so good that both Grover and I ended by mopping up the remaining sauce with the garlic bread. For $24 for two, a filling, satisfying, good tasting dinner. We talked to the owner and he's planning on having a two dinners and a bottle of wine (red or white) special on Monday's and Tuesdays for $29.95. According to him, that's salad, garlic bread and any item from the menu. I'm not a big fan of the 'twofers' but the food should overcome any shortcomings of the wine.

Actually I think it's considered a mild, tasteless malted beverage on par with branch water...but that's just my opinion

They have a new phone number, if you look them up in the phone book you'll get the wrong number. The correct number is 703 245-0111.

dogfood and worms. My mother would make this on nights when we kids were tired and it was close to bed time. Pound of ground beef browned in a frying pan with some onions and a bit of garlic, a can of Chef Boyardee spaghetti and topped with cheddar cheese...stirred until the cheddar melted mmm, actually I think I might be hungry..

Don't want to seem to be pushing Springfield Butchers but I think if you give them a call they can get you anything from a suckling pig to something big enough to require 24 hours of roasting over an open pit...

to which the only thing I can say is "AMEN!!"

Hmmm, this question reminds me of a Stephen Lynch song...about getting lucky

I did it cold turkey (see my above lunch comment ). It's not easy, but once you get through the first couple of weeks, it is easier. Good luck, you'll do it.

smoked turkey on 7 grain bread with swiss....and a Korean canned cappucino..bliss!

Make sure you PM goldenticket, she's coordinating all the riders/ridees (sure hope that's a good word). I'm sure there will be enough rides for everyone who is car-less. If we can all agree on Braddock Rd. Metro station, Grover and I can meet all carpoolers and carpoolees there and act as guide to Han Sung Oak. For dinner at 7:00, I'd suggest getting to Braddock Road Metro around 6:30. PM goldenticket and let her know if you need a ride or want to follow Grover and I there.