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  1. To my new grandson, Hunter, born today and giving me reason to celebrate life.
  2. RJ, you have my complete sympathy. I had a very complicated bypass procedure at JH in 2008, and spent nine days on the Bataan Death March diet in the CPCU. I finally determined that the bread and fruit salad were somewhat edible (not even the JH kitchen can screw up a grape), and survived on that although, it seemed, that if I hit the drug pump just before they served any meal, it was not as horrid as it looked-- everything tastes better with morphine. The one saving grace during the nine days that I was there was when my wife drove over to Attman's and picked up a Pastrami on rye with mustard. This she reluctantly shared with me in a rare moment of pity (and, too, she was tired of listening to me complain). All went well until my blood pressure hit a new Hopkins record, and about ten residents surrounded me with lethal-looking instruments. Still, it was worth it. If Dr. Shah is still the head of the unit, ask him to tell you some of his Woody Allen stories. It won't improve the cuisine, but it will give you hope that better days are ahead. Get well soon. Regards.
  3. To my friend and colleague, Lisa Raines, who was on American #77 ten years ago today. Your memory will always be a blessing.
  4. You may wish to consider cold, sauteed broccolini with crushed garlic. We have that about once or twice a week during the summer, and it can be made about two days in advance.
  5. L'Auberge Chez Francoise usually has it. It's a special at La Chaumiere, and frequently on the menu at Marcel's. Happy birthday.
  6. I have been acquainted with Jean-Michel since he was at the Rive Gauche in the late 1960s. A lovely and thoroughly professional gentleman, his presence on the Washington restaurant scene will be missed. This is a loss for anyone who appreciates competence in a very tough business.
  7. Are you thinking of The Dancing Crab? It has been on Wisconsin and Brandywine for about 35 years, and moved next door a few years ago. The Malt Shop, upstairs, was a wonderful dive.
  8. To my older son, Ari, who just launched his third company, solvemedia. And there I thought that you would be a policy wonk.
  9. To my colleague and friend, Lisa Raines, who perished on American # 77. May your memory be a blessing.
  10. Thanks so much for your review. Four generations of us will be there in a few weeks to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday, and the menu items you discussed sound even more appealing than they were the last time we were there in May.
  11. Off The Record at the Hay-Adams would be one choice.
  12. Thank you. A very happy father's day to my older son, Ari, who celebrates his first one today. What a moment. To all of the dads on this board-- may you enjoy many more celebrations with your families.
  13. The chicken pot pie at Praline in West Bethesda is remarkable, and $16.00 on the dinner menu.
  14. If my ancient memory serves me well, I believe that joint was over on 13th Street, NW between M & N. Gently put, a training ground for young dancers who aspired to join, well... Alvin Ailey. I had a roommate who went to the Georgetown Medical School and was a frequent patron. For whatever reason, he decided to become an OB/GYN.
  15. We have a reasonably fussy Maine Coon female who would enjoy eliminating your mice if there were cat treats involved. Then, too, friends of ours recently moved to Idaho and, early one morning were bringing coffee out to the deck when they encountered a new neighbor. I suspect that the beast would enjoy dealing with any and all rodent populations, as well as unruly children.
  16. I'm not familiar with NoVa outlets for these, but the Bethesda Co-op, which is an easy run across either the Chain Bridge or American Legion in Cabin John has an active bulk spice section, and their prices are modest. http://www.bethesdacoop.org/
  17. In addition, prehistoric as I am, Joe and Moe's, Marigold's around 17th and H, Paul Young's, Trav's, its successor, the Inn at Glen Echo, the Tombs, pre-Clydes, Nathan's and the original Four Ps. And, too, Fran O'Brien's. Like Mr. Eagan's, they honored the returned soldier.
  18. The Hideaway in the back of the Madison Hotel in the 80s, Duke Zeibert's. and the one at Harvey's where they used to pour about twelve ounces of anything you wanted.
  19. The Palm on 19th Street, NW opened in 1972. A few of the original characters, like Tommy Jacomo, are still there.
  20. You may wish to consider a Saturday dinner reservation and a room at http://www.ashbyinn.com/. They are open for dinner on that Sunday, but there's a bit more romance that comes with a wood-burning fireplace and a view of the Blue Ridge from your balcony. In last week's Sunday Post, Tom gave it very high marks. We visit regularly, and adore it.
  21. I was going to grill venison and enjoy a chestnut puree and some green beans, but the two does ran off when I opened the bottom deck door.
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