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Thanks for linking this up Qwerty. I don't have the energy to go into a full critique but Myers clearly makes a straw man out of foodies. At no point does he attempt to define "foodies" except by their most hyperbolic examples.. As someone (me) who took a year to write their thesis because I wanted to have pride in it, and make sure I didn't make a straw man out of any critic's argument I'm appalled by Myers' lack of attention.. What sloppy, indulgent, selfish writing. He writes like the extremely drunk regular at the bar talks.. My thesis is an 80 page paper weight but I'll be proud of it until I die. I hope Myers looks back with deep regret at this article one day.

/dick joke

//choke on your lentils.

Agree. Thank you for adding the enlightening link Qwerty.

Clearly, Myers is a BITTER individual. I wonder if at any point he chose "foodies" to rail against, as opposed to say...Christians. .

Having said that...From Myer's quote above; I find myself in line with Bourdains perspective.

Go figure.

Some of DC's best chefs and restaurants are getting the recognition they deserve. On Feb. 17th the foundation announced the semifinalists for 2011.

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A quick summary of the local places getting love:

Best New Restaurant:

Kushi Izakaya & Sushi, Washington, D.C.

Estadio, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Chef:

José Andrés, minibar by José Andrés

Outstanding Pastry Chef:

Huw Griffiths, Tabard Inn

Outstanding Restaurant:

Palena, Washington, D.C.

Outstanding Restauranteur:

Ashok Bajaj, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, Washington, D.C. (701, Ardeo + Bardeo, Bibiana, The Bombay Club, The Oval Room, and Rasika)

Outstanding Service:

Marcel’s, Washington, D.C.

Restaurant Eve, Alexandria VA

Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional:

Todd Thrasher, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA

Rising Star Chef of the Year:

Nicholas Stefanelli, Bibiana, Washington, D.C.

Best Chef - Mid Atlantic:

Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA

Bertrand Chemel, 2941 Restaurant, Falls Church, VA

Tony Conte, The Oval Room, Washington, D.C.

Johnny Monis, Komi, Washington, D.C.

Peter Pastan, Obelisk, Washington, D.C.

Vikram Sunderam, Rasika, Washington, D.C.

Congrats to all the semifinalists! It's pretty rarefied air these people and establishments are in.

Hello all! Great to be here. My name is Michael, I'm in the industry, or getting in the industry more accurately. Since I've learned about the existence of DR, I've been stuck here soaking up knowledge and perspective.

I love great food, memorable dining experiences, and a good pub. It's great to read the reviews presented here, and I've gotta say - much more helpful to me than Yelp.

Thanks for having me!