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  1. Sundae in the Park
    I was tempted to go for the mushroom tasting, but opted for a la carte selections because I could order the courses I was most interested in. We both had the mushroom soup, which was delectable, silky-smooth, lickable earth in a bowl. He had the pan roasted Alaskan halibut with steamed Manila clams, corn pudding, baby corn, and Romano beans. This was a delightful, summery dish, made amusing by our ability to watch the folks in the kitchen shuck the tiny baby corn. I had the roasted Liberty Farms duck breast, with sweet pea risotto, Hobbs smoked bacon, and king trumpet mushrooms, which was, simply put, Better. The decadently rich portion, especially the mushrooms, was packed with my favorite flavors. I ate the duck last and wasn't quite able to finish it, which is not at all a reflection on the duck or my usual preferences. We were very happy with the food and excellent service.
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    Brought a newbie to SF so I would finally have someone to eat with We had some tasty fun in the touristy places - Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli square - but I was most excited about finally getting the roast chicken at the Zuni Cafe. It was worth every minute of the wait! We had the parmesan polenta (I really want to try and make this - it's so simple and deceptively delicious) and some cocktails to help pass the time, as well as a great view of the remnants of Pride weekend. (The outfits, some of which only included body paint, were outstanding entertainment.) The moist, succulent, aromatic, and flavorful chicken (with skin so crispy) didn't disapoint at all, which is something when you've been drooling over a dish for years. The crunchy, chicken-drenched bread salad underneath had us groaning with delight. It was the perfect meal to welcome us back to the US after a month-long trip in Asia!
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    Any recent recs for the Phoenix area? I'm going next week on business. The travel partner prefers chains and simpler/cheaper places, but I'm hoping to tempt him away for a few meals. I'll probably try to hit Pizza Bianco on my own for a second dinner one of the nights, since I don't want to make him wait (unless there's a secret, magic time to go when there will be very little wait!). Quiessence sounded great to me, but will probably be too "fancy". I might try Cowboy Ciao, which, even though its a nearby price point, sounds less fancy and shouldn't be too scary. Any ideas?
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    YES, PLEASE!!!!
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    We did the $77 tasting menu at the bar a few weeks ago and it was AMAZING. Definitely the kind of time you want to have for a casual (setting, not food) but exciting and celebratory meal with libations. I am not much of a cocktail drinker, but each course had a complex, complementary, gorgeous, and generous pour alongside it that I always tried to finish. Gina, besides being the mistress of mixology, is such a friendly host! Chef's charcuterie was heavily featured, and several courses were brought out and explained by the man himself. A fabulous experience and value. Highly recommended.
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    It used to be, as evidenced by the old links. I called into Penang USA and the DC restaurant is no longer affiliated with the chain, though it is still using the same name and at least a very similar menu. Interestingly, Opentable still lists the DC Penang's website as the Penang USA web site, so who knows when the split actually occurred. I hadn't been back to the restaurant since before the fire last year, but the food (pretty much the only set of dishes I've ordered there and at other Penang or Nyonya restaurants since I was a kid) last weekish tasted to me the same as it always has.
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    Ah, we ate a lot of things off the last page (which I thought was new!), so maybe that's why they were confused (this time) when we asked for the other menu. I don't remember specifics other than some interesting, small, izikaya-style snackies, with mushrooms and crunchy stuff. Will have to try again soon!
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    According to their website at http://www.ravikabobusa.com/, there is still Ravi I and II, with Ravi IV coming soon to Rockville, but no mention of Ravi III. So there you have it, I think.
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    I eat here fairly regularly, and recently brought a genu-ine Japanese person to ask for us, and we still couldn't get anything off the secret menu! She isn't very aggressive, though, and we were able to get lots of nice things off the regular menu. Maybe next time we need a Japanese food-loving alpha male.
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    It's open. It has been redecorated largely in white, which I question as surroundings for Malaysian food. I always wear dark colors (if I can remember) to hide the curry stains! I like the food here. My family has been eating at this chain (approved by my Malaysian dad) on and off for years, ever since it opened in Boston. The food, particularly the roti canai, beef rendang, and fried taro bowl tastes right to me. Admittedly, the noodles are weak here, which is too bad, since it is such an essential part of Malaysian cookery, but I really like the place!
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    I went to Ravi II for the first time, and it was all that was promised upthread, plus really friendly service. We played it simple with the kabob special, but the kabobs were terrific and I loved the chickpeas. If I understand it correctly from the staff, the Springfield location (the only Ravi I had been to before) has recently closed According to their reports, however, Ravi I & II are still going strong.
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    Depends on your server. Our Groupon was turned down once because of the lack of reservation, even though we were within the time constraints. Didn't bother us, as we weren't following the rules!
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    Apparently if you go to Taste of China and show them the pictures from this thread to order, they will laugh and be very, very nice to you, all the while insisting that the loss of Chef hasn't changed their cooking. While I've never had the pleasure of dining at one of Chef's restaurants when he was still present, I am a big fan of China Star and the food at Taste of China is, according to the lucky husband who got to go, quite a bit better than what we can get up here. I'm looking forward to my takeout!
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    OH NO!!!! Now where will I get fresh noodles!!
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    I finally found the location in Arlington the other day. They have high-volume bird pushing down to a science. Juicy meat, a patch of crispy skin (oh yeah! Wish there was more of it; didn't eat the rest - not flabby, but not crispy is a good description), but disappointing non-choice of sides. I don't eat cole slaw and prefer yucca over fries (which were fine). It's a great spot to grab a snack, but I think I still prefer Crisp & Juicy when I'm willing to switch neighborhoods.
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    Back to your original question: I think it's perfectly reasonable to set a limit for a fast-selling item so you can reach as many customers as possible. Your shop, your rules. HOWEVER, the people you are hoping to dissuade with your polite sign will be the exact individuals who are sure that their needs surmount some little sign. If they bother to take note of it. Sigh. So the sign won't stop the tools, but, as others suggest, it gives you something to point to when you oh-so-politely refuse their "requests"! Also, I've been guilty of the "Is it good?" and similar assorted questions (though never in *your* store. I think.) and have never thought of how it might feel to the askee. I assure you I'm not denigrating the selections, just trying to affirm my own choices by polling the available informed populace. If the folks who work there and, presumably, eat there day in and day out have a strong preference, I want to consider that in my decision-making process. But I'll think about my phrasing more carefully next time I ask. Finally, yes, please, to the idea that we should have more shaped caramel treats throughout the year. The bunnies were sooooooo good!
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    Ooooh, I've been wanting to know about these coupons, as well as the Restaurant.com certificates. How does it work to the restaurant's advantage, if at all? Please do tell, Dean!
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    I couldn't find the Maldon salt at Wegman's (Fairfax) last night. Do you know where it lives in the store? I tried the spices aisle and the Nature's Market baking area and ended up getting the pink Himalayan salt.
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    There's this blog-now-book: click
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    Which is interesting, considering there hasn't been that much dining out going on, and I (and others, I assume) tend to think of this board mostly as an authority on restaurants. Time to revise impressions!
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    Beef stock for me!
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    I thought you were kidding...
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    Brilliant! I'm going to do this!
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    That's exactly why we went to China Star last night. Maybe someone will deliver? Hope you dig out soon!
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    Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Happy Birthday, Dan! I picked up one of the Groupons, so maybe I'll see you there sometime.
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