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6 hours ago, DonRocks said:

I'll let people know when they're correct - will answer any questions if people need hints. What do people think of how it looks?

Looks like old, dry, reheated brisket. Interested to know where it is so I don't have to go there. 

Posted
5 hours ago, reedm said:

Looks like old, dry, reheated brisket. Interested to know where it is so I don't have to go there. 

Since Don answered, I guess I no longer have to toss out a snarky guess of "DC medical examiner's office".

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Posted
12 hours ago, DonRocks said:

I'll let people know when they're correct - will answer any questions if people need hints. What do people think of how it looks?

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I love the revival of this thread, which is probably my all time favorite DR thread.

I just checked my phone to see if I had anything I could post to keep it going but realized in recent weeks I seem to only take photos of my cocktails. 

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On 2/18/2017 at 1:31 PM, ktmoomau said:

I wouldn't have even started it.  That just doesn't look right.

You almost expect to see green streaks going through it, like in a puddle of oil in a parking lot, right? But I'm telling you, it was better than it looks (which admittedly isn't saying much).

Also, be aware that I ordered 12 ounces of brisket, and this was probably 45 minutes into the meal - I probably had nearly a half-pound before taking this picture because I hadn't eaten all day, exercised earlier, and was *starving*.

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On 2/19/2017 at 4:29 PM, bookluvingbabe said:

I love the revival of this thread, which is probably my all time favorite DR thread.

I just checked my phone to see if I had anything I could post to keep it going but realized in recent weeks I seem to only take photos of my cocktails. 

Good! Then where did I dine?

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Where did I dine?

More specifically (and fairly, because I know of only one person here who might guess the restaurant), what is it, and how much did I pay for it?

(To put things in perspective, note the size of the tongs on the fork.)

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PS - Don't worry about the price question; I mistakenly thought it had cost $10 more than it did, and I had smoke coming out of my nostrils. :)

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Interesting, plates are pretty, but scuffed up?, knives are laguiole.  Table and floor look kind of like Mintwood Place, but I thought their plates weren't fancy. I feel like I would remember these plates and cutlery if I had eaten on them.

Posted
11 hours ago, DonRocks said:

Where did I dine?

More specifically (and fairly, because I know of only one person here who might guess the restaurant), what is it, and how much did I pay for it?

(To put things in perspective, note the size of the tongs on the fork.)

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PS - Don't worry about the price question; I mistakenly thought it had cost $10 more than it did, and I had smoke coming out of my nostrils. :)

Looks pretty terrible. Steak Frite of some sort? 

Posted
2 hours ago, DonRocks said:

You didn't; you threw up.

It was a super delicious kinda brunchy dish. Pork belly was involved. Not pictured is the fried egg which I had already consumed.

Edited to add: Fried egg.

Posted
13 minutes ago, Al Dente said:

It was a super delicious kinda brunchy dish. Pork belly was involved.

Yeah, I was only kidding - it looks like it could have been really good. Modern American with an Italian bent.

Posted
17 hours ago, DonRocks said:

Where did I dine?

More specifically (and fairly, because I know of only one person here who might guess the restaurant), what is it, and how much did I pay for it?

(To put things in perspective, note the size of the tongs on the fork.)

IMG_3121.jpg

PS - Don't worry about the price question; I mistakenly thought it had cost $10 more than it did, and I had smoke coming out of my nostrils. :)

Bearnaise?

Posted
11 minutes ago, DonRocks said:

Fascinating guess.

No, this was in Chicago, and run by a very famous, well-awarded restaurant group.

That's not fair, you must say upfront when the restaurant isn't in DC.

Posted
27 minutes ago, DonRocks said:

Fascinating guess.

No, this was in Chicago, and run by a very famous, well-awarded restaurant group.

The Publican? I adore that place, but have no idea what that dish is.

Posted
20 minutes ago, JimCo said:

The Publican? I adore that place, but have no idea what that dish is.

Yes. I didn't love what I had there - this was the Dry-Aged Sirloin. When I first typed in the post, I thought I had paid $31 for it and I was *livid* (it was only $21) - I was also almost sure there were only four little slivers of steak (my dining companion thinks so too), but the picture sure looks like there were five. Either way, it was a tiny little dish - those little rectangles of steak were two very small bites each (I mean, look at them compared to the fork tongs), and the dish was sauced to death. We also had the Roasted Mushroom dish, and the two were about the same size.

The bottle of red wine I ordered was served at about 75 degrees, too ... grrrrrr.

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On 2/27/2017 at 10:41 AM, Al Dente said:

It was a super delicious kinda brunchy dish. Pork belly was involved. Not pictured is the fried egg which I had already consumed.

Edited to add: Fried egg.

In case anyone is interested, it was Mintwood Place. Pork belly hash-- I loved it!

Posted
13 minutes ago, Al Dente said:

In case anyone is interested, it was Mintwood Place. Pork belly hash-- I loved it!

Yes, I can see where that would be wonderful - what were the primary ingredients?

Posted
1 hour ago, DonRocks said:

Yes, I can see where that would be wonderful - what were the primary ingredients?

Diced bell(?) peppers and tomato that was kinda stewed down, almost like ratatouille, with potatoes. Fried egg on top. 

Posted
On 5/29/2017 at 8:57 PM, Simul Parikh said:

I'm a little offended that nobody has appropriated Indian food yet. Feel like the red headed stepchild. Andy Ricker - go to Kerala or Punjab or Gujarat and make it happen!

Where did I dine?

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Good guesses, but no (I wouldn't have quoted you had it been Bindass).

Okay, here's another hint: The leftmost dish is Poke.

My dad used to tell the most *lame* jokes, all in his booming baritone voice.

A tourist was traveling in Hawaii, and approached a native.

Tourist: "Excuse me, sir, I've always wondered: Is the correct pronunciation "Hawaii," or "Havaii?"

Native: "Havaii."

Tourist: "I see. Thank you!"

Native: "You're Velcome."

Posted
4 hours ago, reedm said:

Is the second dish Onion Bhaji?

It's Pakora.

3 hours ago, ktmoomau said:

Hula Girl?

I *knew* someone would guess Hula Girl - this restaurant is better than that.

2 hours ago, Ericandblueboy said:

Rasika West End?

This is a good guess too, but I quoted Simul for a reason.

Here's another hint: There was only one more Indian-influenced dish on the menu that I saw, and I ordered these dishes specifically because I remembered Simul's post.

Honestly, I think the best clue is the julienned carrots as garnish.

Notice also the top-left corner of the same photo: That's a pencil eraser.

Posted
2 minutes ago, Simul Parikh said:

Le Mirch?

You get around. Not Le Mirch, but there's something of a (dwindling) French influence in this nation's cuisine.

Posted
2 hours ago, Simul Parikh said:

Well... Sea Pearl chef isn't quite Andy Ricker, but those apps looks really delish!

They are - and such a good value at happy hour, too, that you really can't go wrong. The Tandoori Chicken was surprisingly good - it makes me wonder if they might have a real tandoor (granted, it was a couple little skewers for five bucks, but the yogurt-based sauce was really something - I couldn't finish it).

The Pani Puri (or whatever you'd call the Poke) were mushy, but tuna and avocado is a mushy combo by nature - I'm also used to a much less viscous spoon-in liquid than they serve. It's well-worth a happy hour visit - don't forget the Cumin Lamb and Naan, which I didn't try).

They have top necks for $1 each, which were quite good if disparately sized - you don't see them that often, because they're considered close to being chowder clams. I asked, and was told the oysters were "Chesapeake," which I assume means Rappahannock - I love the concept of supporting Rappahannock, but I'm not a big fan of large, ultra-briny oysters (I tend to have a strong preference for cold-water, Pacific oysters, but almost paradoxically, also tend to enjoy really chewy clams). The Chilean Sea Bass skewers were also a repeat, although I actually preferred the chicken - next time, I get the Cumin Lamb instead of the Chilean Sea Bass.

I really do think Indian influence is more pervasive than is acknowledged, or at least becoming that way - don't feel forlorned. I see it a fair amount, and will make a point to mention when I do. I remember that Michael Hartzer was serving his version of Dosa at Indebleu, which I vaguely recall containing some sort of blue cheese, of all things - I don't remember liking it.

Sea Pearl is truly Pan-Asian, and one restaurant that seems to get a little better as the years go by; not that I have a ton of experience with it - I went right when it opened, and have been *maybe* five times.

If you can tolerate super-dry wine, that Vinho Verde really pulled everything together - with the sweetness of the taramind chutney, the poke, the Vietnamese sugary liquids, etc., the pairing was just about perfect.

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Green sauce for the win!  (obviously too easy)

and for the record the dish is poached lamb neck stuffed with lamb tongue and lamb sweetbreads.

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Posted
25 minutes ago, Tweaked said:

(obviously too easy)

I may be unfairly advantaged, given how often we eat there and how much I love that green sauce.  :D  It pushes us to order the deviled eggs more than we might otherwise, and we also ask for a side of it whenever we get the salt cod croquettes.  

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2 minutes ago, jca76 said:

I may be unfairly advantaged, given how often we eat there and how much I love that green sauce.  :D  It pushes us to order the deviled eggs more than we might otherwise, and we also ask for a side of it whenever we get the salt cod croquettes.  

I too am a fool for that sauce - and thank you for the idea of getting it with the croquettes!

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Posted
30 minutes ago, Rovers2000 said:

I too am a fool for that sauce - and thank you for the idea of getting it with the croquettes!

Second on the green sauce/croquettes.  I have been smearing the red sauce that comes with the potato frittata on the croquettes.

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Posted

No, it was in DC. I suppose generic barbeque platters are too hard to discern. It was Sloppy Mama's at Solly's Tavern. And the pulled pork was barely edible. I'll write more soon.

Posted
5 hours ago, JimCo said:

No, it was in DC. I suppose generic barbeque platters are too hard to discern. It was Sloppy Mama's at Solly's Tavern. And the pulled pork was barely edible. I'll write more soon.

That's a shame. I've had great luck with their BBQ served from their food truck. 

Posted
23 hours ago, DonRocks said:

Where did I dine yesterday?

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At least name the dish! The biggest hint in the picture is the roll. which is très typique of this country.

(The restaurant begins with a B.)

And don't forget about StarStraf's puzzle up above. This is a Japanese restaurant, right? And given the elaborate presentation, beautiful stoneware, and (thanks to your help), sawagani crab, I'm going with Sushi Taro, although I was at Sushi Capitol once when Can brought out a sawagani crab in a box, scurrying around, and basically said, 'You're about to be served this.' Now, if you could only tell me what in the heck that black thing is - some sort of ashen root?

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16 hours ago, DonRocks said:

And don't forget about StarStraf's puzzle up above. This is a Japanese restaurant, right? And given the elaborate presentation, beautiful stoneware, and (thanks to your help), sawagani crab, I'm going with Sushi Taro, ...Now, if you could only tell me what in the heck that black thing is - some sort of ashen root?

Yeap sushi Toro. 

Squd ink tempura crab

Posted
53 minutes ago, StarStraf said:

Yeap sushi Toro. 

Squd ink tempura crab

16 hours ago, DonRocks said:

At least name the dish! The biggest hint in the picture is the roll. which is très typique of this country.

(The restaurant begins with a B.)

And don't forget about StarStraf's puzzle up above. This is a Japanese restaurant, right? And given the elaborate presentation, beautiful stoneware, and (thanks to your help), sawagani crab, I'm going with Sushi Taro, although I was at Sushi Capitol once when Can brought out a sawagani crab in a box, scurrying around, and basically said, 'You're about to be served this.' Now, if you could only tell me what in the heck that black thing is - some sort of ashen root?

Is the crab in shell?!

Not only does my restaurant begin with a B, the country it represents begins with a B (tsk, tsk, you all should recognize that type of roll).

Posted
3 minutes ago, DonRocks said:

I think this is right.

If it is, it's a miracle; a rare successful shot in the dark -- I haven't been to Pesce in at least 15 years (mostly because of prices; always liked the place), but the plate stirred up old memories . . . .

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On 7/22/2017 at 0:01 PM, DonRocks said:

Not only does my restaurant begin with a B, the country it represents begins with a B (tsk, tsk, you all should recognize that type of roll).

Was this one ever figured out? Based on the hints, was it Balkan Grill?

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6 minutes ago, JimCo said:

Ahem....

Why didn't I see this?

Well, no (Balka isn't a country). :) But you do get points for a solid effort.

Okay, it's in Chantilly, within 100 yards of numerous ethnic restaurants.

The largest thing in the center of the plate is a boiled potato; everything else you see is Cows' Feet (oddly, I had Pig Knuckle Stew the following evening).

Posted
1 hour ago, DonRocks said:

Why didn't I see this?

Well, no (Balka isn't a country). :) But you do get points for a solid effort.

Okay, it's in Chantilly, within 100 yards of numerous ethnic restaurants.

The largest thing in the center of the plate is a boiled potato; everything else you see is Cows' Feet (oddly, I had Pig Knuckle Stew the following evening).

Betty's Grill

Posted
1 hour ago, Marty L. said:

I might say Mangialardo's, except I don't think they have any seats.

I figured someone might guess an Italian-style Deli (I would have), but this isn't one.

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jandres, do we get a hint? My impression is that it wasn't a good dish - it may have been healthy and palatable, but it just doesn't look good: For example, the salad looks like it isn't dressed at all, without even a drop of dressing. I'm thinking something called "Ahi Tuna Poke" that was purchased in a generic office deli on the ground floor of a High Rise for $7.95, but who knows? (This is absolutely not a dis on you; just the dish).

Where did I dine?

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Hey, if I charge restaurants to take photos like this, and put them on Instagram, can I become rich and famous, or do I have to continue being ethical, substantive, and obscure; and then wait to be "discovered" fifty years after my death?

 

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11 hours ago, DonRocks said:

jandres, do we get a hint? My impression is that it wasn't a good dish - it may have been healthy and palatable, but it just doesn't look good: For example, the salad looks like it isn't dressed at all, without even a drop of dressing. I'm thinking something called "Ahi Tuna Poke" that was purchased in a generic office deli on the ground floor of a High Rise for $7.95, but who knows? (This is absolutely not a dis on you; just the dish).

Where did I dine?

IMG_3426.jpg 

Hey, if I charge restaurants to take photos like this, and put them on Instagram, can I become rich and famous, or do I have to continue being ethical, substantive, and obscure; and then wait to be "discovered" fifty years after my death?

It actually tasted better than it looked. Purchased from a sushi restaurant.

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On 8/18/2017 at 8:13 PM, DonRocks said:

jandres, do we get a hint? My impression is that it wasn't a good dish - it may have been healthy and palatable, but it just doesn't look good: For example, the salad looks like it isn't dressed at all, without even a drop of dressing. I'm thinking something called "Ahi Tuna Poke" that was purchased in a generic office deli on the ground floor of a High Rise for $7.95, but who knows? (This is absolutely not a dis on you; just the dish).

Where did I dine?

IMG_3426.jpg 

Hey, if I charge restaurants to take photos like this, and put them on Instagram, can I become rich and famous, or do I have to continue being ethical, substantive, and obscure; and then wait to be "discovered" fifty years after my death?

Don, since that looks like a barely-steamed naked squash, I'll throw out the guess of Elizabeth's Gone Raw.

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9 hours ago, weezy said:

Don, since that looks like a barely-steamed naked squash, I'll throw out the guess of Elizabeth's Gone Raw.

You know, that's a *great* guess, and the truth is that my photo simply isn't fair, as I moved the squash to one side of the plate (I'm thinking of renaming this website DCFoodPorn.com :)). 

Okay, here's a hint: The restaurant is known for its work with garden-fresh produce, and you might be able to think of it if you visit our DC Hotels forum. 

Posted
3 hours ago, Josh Radigan said:

The restaurant formally known as Poste, but don't know it's new name

That's a good guess, but they wouldn't serve something this simple on a plate.

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Where did I just spend $13.95 on this?

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Or, where did I just pour $19.95 down a rat hole after this, a can of Diet Coke, and a $3 tip?

(I specifically asked for "light mayonnaise," and I was the only person ordering at the restaurant - it came out drowning in mayonnaise. This sandwich was actually *worse* than it looks, and no, I absolutely did not finish it.)

And here I was hoping to come up with a secret source for Po' Boys.

Somebody check on me tonight to make sure I answer my phone.

Posted
3 minutes ago, Ericandblueboy said:

shitty shrimp po-boy....hmm....too many possibilities.

Crawfish - don't waste any more time guessing: X

I cannot get this metallic aftertaste to go away ... eee-Yuck!

Posted
13 minutes ago, Ericandblueboy said:

I had some bad fried crawfish at Dogwood Tavern...did you go there?

8 minutes ago, ktmoomau said:

Hmmm. NO Po Boy Shop?

Ha, no - our posts crossed paths. I'll tell you this much though: On a related note to yours, two-weeks ago, I most likely darkened the door of their sister restaurant, William Jeffrys Tavern, for the last time. Every single time I've been, I've told myself, 'Never again' - this time, I quite likely mean it (although, to their credit, they had Right Proper Hâxan Porter on tap). You *really* need to know your beers to navigate their minefield beer list - I had a Grapefruit Radler that was pretty bad (the one they have at Tail-Up Goat is pretty good). If anyone from Vintage II Restaurants sees this: You're just trying to do too much in the kitchen.

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