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  1. Topic title needs to be updated, as this summer Goodies opened a picture-perfect walk-up location in an old Ice House substation they rehabbed at 200 Commerce Street in Alexandria. Wisconsin-style frozen custard on point as ever. On my recent visit, while I enjoyed both a root beer float with vanilla custard and a peanut butter and vanilla custard shake (OK, excessive but I was celebrating a great-nephew's birth.... and a beautiful day... I asked if they made malts -- nope, but server said he'd make it thicker to mimic a malt somewhat if I'd like -- I did), I saw charming owner Brandon pop down to take an order from a car that pulled up on the street. Hope he doesn't mind me sharing, but I overheard him tell apparently regular customer, no worries, you can pay me next time. 1950's-inspired treats and customer service. I have no connection to this business other than being a fan.
  2. Couple other suggestions -- check the availability the same morning you might be able to go -- some small number seem to be released. For example, this morning, 2 tickets were available for 10 or 10:30. Also, for the rest of February, if you arrive by Montgomery Co Ride-On bus (there's a stop at Glenstone), admission is guaranteed without a reservation -- I assume you show your ticket (I'm old), pass, whatever.
  3. Q. Speaking of Harrys, who was the third baseman in the famous Cubs' double play trio, Tinker to Evers to Chance? A. Harry Steinfeldt
  4. Do be careful! Aug 14, 2014 - "Potential Dangers of Homemade Tonic Water" on alcademics.com
  5. I like this recipe for brioche buns from the Post. I have commitment issues so I can't say that I really like them, but give them a try. WaPo Brioche Buns recipe
  6. Risotto? Someone above suggested Serious Eats recipe. Also, take a look at Chi Trib article and recipe
  7. We've done your kind of thing on the way from WI to DC -- makes a long trip fun. This cute little burger joint with cute little burgers in Urbana OH: Crabill's Hamburgers Old fashioned steakhouse in Dayton OH: The Pine Club Ice cream in Yellow Springs OH: Young's Jersey Dairy
  8. How about the Pirates' Harvey Haddix pitching 12 perfect innings and losing in the 13th on May 26, 1959 in Milwaukee against the powerful Braves and Lew Burdette. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the 13th. It ended on a bizarre note when a confused Hank Aaron (who had been intentionally walked after a leadoff error and a sacrifice bunt), was passed on the base path by Joe Adcock*, who had hit an apparent 3-run home run. Aaron was ruled out, the home run declared a double, and the official score ultimately became 1-0. Haddix pitched 12 2/3 innings, one hit, no earned runs. He went to 3 balls just once (other than the intentional walk in the 13th), in the first inning against Eddie Matthews. No other perfect game has gone beyond 9 innings. *In another oddity, Adcock had nearly ended Haddix's career 5 years earlier when he lined a drive off Haddix's knee. Box score 2009 SI article on game
  9. Thought of another place for you just off Beltway at 450, a stone's throw from Just Jerk. Second location of Peru's Chicken, which sounds promising possibility per Tim Carman's review of original spot on Central Ave in Mitchellville.
  10. The writer of a January 1,1859 (that's correct) NYT review of NYC restaurants ended by noting that unlike certain London saloons, he knew of no establishments "...where the knives and forks are chained to the table to prevent their being stolen, and a Newfoundland dog is kept under the table for guests to wipe their hands on." Jan 1, 1859 - "How We Dine" by the Strong-Minded Reporter of the Times HowWeDine.pdf
  11. Haven't been yet but hear good things about Lures in Crownsville -- they open at 11.
  12. Christopher's and Namaste in Crofton open at 11:30. Sardi's in Bowie Town Centre opens at 10:30.
  13. Don't forget Memphis a bit down the river (and Don, so you'll not be a rube when you visit Cairo, they pronounce it Kay-ro; kinda like how many US cities named Berlin put the accent on the first syllable).
  14. My guess is it's due to Cairo IL in that area, though it could be a chicken or egg situation. Walt Frazier is glad to hear you know about Salukis now.
  15. Lucky folks in Carbondale IL area will also get a total eclipse in April 2024. That one crosses US from SW to NE.
  16. NYT's Oliver Strand this month shared a fussier recipe for cold brew from Miami's All Day Coffee Shop -- which calls for a medium grind. "Cold Brew Coffee, Pro Style" by Oliver Strand on cooking.nytimes.com
  17. My original directions are for a pound of coffee and 9 cups of water. I see the Toddy instructions on their site now call for 12 ounces of coffee and 7 cups of water. Maybe because 12 ounce bags of coffee predominate? Here is a 2013 site from someplace else that has my directions: Mar 9, 2013 - "Brewing Methods: Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker" by Cafe Moto on cafemoto.com My container sits out on the counter overnight, uncovered. Concentrate empties through the bottom via a filter, so I assume anything that may land on the grounds would have to fight its way through the grounds and filter to get into the concentrate. The water/coffee grounds mixture is so thick that there is no equivalent of standing water.
  18. I've been doing the Toddy cold brew thing for about 5 years. Pound of coarsely ground beans soak overnight in 9 cups of water resulting in about 6 cups of concentrate that lasts a week for the two of us. I put 3 ounces of the concentrate in a 16 ounce mug, add cream and boiling water to fill, so morning routine is faster then brewing coffee. Makes coffee much less acidic -- my wife could not tolerate coffee but drinks this every day with no problem. Flavor is good but I buy different beans almost every time I make it looking for the "one." I've even tried beans allegedly roasted specifically for cold brewing but couldn't detect any difference.
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