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    We stay at the Ashby Inn on a regular basis, and were there last weekend. It is far more casual than genteel, although there's a bit of that in horse country. Sitting on the balcony and listening to the cows lowing will quickly convince you that the city is not too close. They recently changed chefs, and have, at least for the moment, shortened the menu because of decreased dinner traffic in this stuttering economy, but the food remains wonderful. I know that they have an eight ounce filet listed, but believe that's the only steak offered. Note, too, that the Inn is quite close to the Sky Meadows State Park, which has very nice hiking trails and beautiful views. One of Paul Mellon's finest contributions to that part of the world.
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    Roy's Place has been in Gaithersburg since 1970, but has been in business since 1955. It moved from Rockville when they knocked down the central business district and built that ill-fated mall that resembled a rodent maze.
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    Look carefully at the beef slices-- they are rather artful, in a sense.
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    For what it's worth, that's a waste of energy, flavor and time. I picked up a flat iron steak at Balducci's on Sunday that was about an inch thick, and grilled it over hardwood lump-- 3 1/2 minutes a side. It had a beautiful char, and was rare to medium rare. Although I have a cast iron grate insert for my Weber, and it cooks a bit faster than the standard grate, I would think that you wouldn't need more than an extra minute with hardwood.
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    I believe that you're talking about La Limena, which is next door to El Mariachi in the Ritchie Center on the Rockville Pike. They have sensational rotisserie chicken and sides, and a lot of Peruvian customers.
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    We took my older son and his wife to Bar Stuzzichini on Saturday in New York's Flatiron district. Wonderful small plates and pasta, great electricity and a solid, reasonable wine list, mostly from Southern Italy. I would strongly recommend it.
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    It starts in Virginia on Monday, and April 1st in Maryland.
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    You won't create any controversy by taking them to Clyde's or Da Domenico.
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    You might also consider Centro. Several of their hot and cold antipasti, salads and pasta dishes are vegetarian, and nicely done.
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    I've been going there since the Sixties, and agree with you that it's the best deli in the metroplex. Hofberg's, whose distant memory is not a blessing, never came close to the quality at Attman's, and ninety-three years of being in business on Corned Beef Row testifies to that. I am particularly a fan of their pastrami, especially after a few hours of prodding by the docs at Hopkins. It soothes the soul; Lipitor fixes the rest.
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    From your mouth to G-d's ear. Here's the Rovian bill of fair. I was trying to think of the menu at that beer garden on Fenton Street in Silver Spring in the 60s, but that would have been too good for him.
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    How would you compare it with Brooklyn's on the Darnestown Road?
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    I think that was El Bodegon on R between 16th and 17th. The one and only time that I tried that, they missed.
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    The Rays the Classics thread is closed, but I thought that all would like to know that the restaurant has reopened. I just called, and their hours tonight are six to ten pm. I believe that rumors of this were in the "Going Out Gurus" blog in the WP yesterday.
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    With the lasagna, I'd suggest a veal piccata or scallopine with Marsala and mushrooms. To make it lighter, substitute chicken. For the pasta course with the pork, perhaps a fettuccine with arugula, garlic and Oyster mushrooms.
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    I'd very much appreciate any recommendations that you might have for Marrakesh. Many thanks.
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    The closest store to you downtown that I can think of would be Bell Liquor at 1821 M St NW, (202) 223-4727. It's old-line and very good.
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    You might consider ordering two starters: Smoked salmon and the smoked trout. Both are ample, nicely plated and made, I believe, by Ducktrap Farms.
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    It couldn't hurt. (Stop me from telling the bad joke about the chicken soup at the funeral.)
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    For the tenderloin, I'd marinate it overnight in red wine and garlic, then cut it into one-inch sections, wrap each in bacon, and toss on a grill over hardwood charcoal for about two-two-and-a-half minutes a side for medium rare. This is a trusted Eastern Shore method, and it results in a wonderful flavor and texture.
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    Duck scallopine with cognac and dried cherries Spinach with garlic and olive oil Roasted Yukon Golds Last of the cherries soaked in homebrew 2006 Rocheux Pinot Noir
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    Does anyone have any recommendations for restaurants in Casablanca, Fes or Rabat?
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    Cousin Ronnie's Harford County Black Angus beef in a stew with potatoes and root vegetables. Biscuits 2004 Melanson Vineyard Syrah Cherries soaked in moonshine.
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    If you don't mind crossing the river, consider ABKA in Rockville. Their selection was excellent, and the installers were first-rate. You will need to contract separately with a plumber, but that's all for the best.
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    Wood-grilled garlic and red wine-marinated flank steak Asparagus Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes 2001 Barolo Classico Riserva
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