DLB
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It sounds like they were expecting some kind of special treatment. Why did they go to Tom first? I would think they should have contacted the restaurant first, to give them the chance to explain the situation. It's obivous that they two guys were trying to get the host fired
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Come on folks Five Guys is not that bad! I really hate when places that are providing a good product gets bashed on this board! The greasy burger has it's place. It makes no sense to compare Five Guys with IN and Out, as they do not exist in this region. Some people are expecting too much. You are not going to get your burger cooked to a specific temperature at Five Guys, or at most burger joints like this. They just opened a Five Guys across from my place in the courthouse area of Arlington, and it has been packed every night. They are doing something right; it is not a place to go everyday, but once in a while its good for a greasy burger fix.
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This is funny as hell!
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My wife is graduating Law School, and I want to throw a small party for about 25 people. Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive catering service? Thanks
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I believe the category is "Best New Chef" so none of these guys would qualify. Eric Zeiblod form Cityzen made the cover last year along with other young chefs.
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From today's chat, this is crazy who complains about chairs and gets a free meal? I think the restaraunt went way above and beyond on this. Discuss... Arlington, Va.: Tom, just an update from my post a couple weeks ago about the uncomfortable chairs at Sette Bello. The management sent me a very generous gift certificate (I didn't ask for any freebies, by the way) and a nice letter, in which they seemed to take my comments seriously. It's good to come across a restaurant that is receptive to "constructive criticism" from their patrons.
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I think this is a pretty damn good article on the DC dinning scene. They really did their homework, and this should give some credibility to food in DC! We are still far behind other major cities in some minds, as it relates to food. This is the most comprehensive good list I think I have ever seen published in a national magazine about the area.
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This is just crazy! Why can't everything just be natural as it is suppose to be? Mad scientist should just stay away form the animals and my food
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Colorado Kitchen - Vailed.
DLB replied to hillvalley's topic in Washington DC Restaurants and Dining
First time trying brunch on a Sunday, and as always it was excellent. They seem to be a little overwhelmed yesterday, as the food was coming out pretty slow. Anyways, all I can say is Low Country Eggs Benedict. This has to be the most creative brunch dish ever. It was cornbread, smothered with sloppy Joe toped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce! Delicious! -
What's wrong with the Cheescake Factory? I am not saying the quality is good, however many people enjoy the food there. Is is really fair to pick on chains? They do serve a purpose to some, and are not all that bad.
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Arrow wine in Arlington, they had a sale the other day on D’Artagnan tasso ham, and smoked sausage.
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Sweet Water has the best food in the mall right now:) and Best Buns has really good bread. I am surprised how they never get mentioned as a great place for bread in the DC area. Also, the smoked rib eye and the crab cakes at Carlyle are pretty damn good as well as the service
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You have to understand that his writing has to appeal to the masses. I am not sure what is so bad about his writing style.
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He is paid to eat, otherwise he would not be a FOOD critic, it goes with the job
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Maybe Tom should start a blog. This is quite good. http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/
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My guess would be Rustico
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Has anyone ever noticed how much complaining goes on during this chat. My god! people expect too much from Restaurants! Some comments from todays chat (There is reason why they call it a Mock opening, If I am correct these meals are free?)
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Kliman Online, Todd Kliman's Chog - Tuesdays 11-12 AM on Washingtonian.com
DLB replied to Meaghan's topic in News and Media
It's just one persons opinon lighten up! I enjoy his chats I love the fact that he goes outside of DC. I actually tried Hot Bread today based on his chat, as I work pretty close by , and he was dead on about the Chicken Tikka. -
If you are there during any major sporting event. This may not apply at the bar, but if you trying to be seated at a table, be prepared.
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Summer's in Arlington. I lived arcoss the street for two years, and decided to check this place out a few weeks ago. They have some games in HDTV! The food is what you would expect at a sports bar, but they have a good choice of draft beer, and it is less expensive than the EPSN zone. Did you know that during major sporting events the ESPN zone requires you to spend $10 an hour on food or drink? http://www.summers-restaurant.com/
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A Line out the door does not equal profit. Actually a Profit and Loss statement gives you a snap shot of what a company is doing, not a line. We will have to agree to disagree on this. I am moving on
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I think for anyone to suggest they know what the profit margins are for any restaraunt unless you are looking at the books is laughable. There is no way for you to know that.
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This a good point
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Please check my orignal post. I never said anything about not having a business model. I was simply stating the difference between my observations of the so call mom and pop places in France, where the table is yours for night, to that of these type places in the USA.
