Antonio Burrell Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Peter changs new place for the win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Peter changs new place for the win Indeed. That was fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Qualia Ding ding ding! I followed a hand-pour Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with a hand-pour Ethiopian Sidamo, both drunk black, and the difference was incredible. I then bought some Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans, roasted that morning, and noticed a distinct change in flavor just *three* days later. Now, that *might* have been my lame coffeemaker, but I could absolutely taste a decline (and that's not an insult; it's a compliment). This is the first truly great coffee I've had in a long, long time. If every coffee was this compelling and distinct, I would never use cream or sugar again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 my wife and I stopped quite abit on our way from NC at his place in Fredericksburg. I recognize the chilis, cilantro and scallion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abigail99 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Where did I dine? I think this one is going to need a clue. The clue is, I liked the food here a lot more than Tom Sietsema did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The clue is, I liked the food here a lot more than Tom Sietsema did. I should know this just from the clue, not the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The clue is, I liked the food here a lot more than Tom Sietsema did. That leaves out Rasika and Jaleo. Next clue? I should know this just from the clue, not the picture! Do people want hints? I know what the restaurant is. I'm a little surprised that folks have struggled so much with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 City Perch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 City Perch? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poivrot Farci Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The clue is, I liked the food here a lot more than Tom Sietsema did. Not a helpful clue. A better picture of the Pinea crostinis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Not a helpful clue. A better picture of the Pinea crostinis. Well, it depends what you mean by "better" - are you publishing a cookbook, or paying retail for a meal there? (Note, just as an example, the difference in plates.) How did you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poivrot Farci Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The other picture has better production value. They have a trio of crostini on their online bar menu within that orbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The other picture has better production value. They have a trio of crostini on their online bar menu within that orbit. I agree there is better production value in your picture, but the plating is also much better. The earlier picture shows a haphazard dish created by someone following directions and not really caring. Moreover, the darker plate is a better background. It seems that the picture you posted is not actually what is being served, so I would say it is not the better picture of the dish despite it being much prettier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Where did I dine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 IMG_1841.JPG Where did I dine? The sriracha is throwing me off a bit but it doesn't look so much like a banh mi so...Earl's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not Earl's, incorrect on your assumption of not being a certain sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Not Earl's, incorrect on your assumption of not being a certain sandwich. Hmmm. That helps narrow it down some but our horrn of all-cuisines plenty now means lots of spots that serve banh mi around. Fillings aren't visible not that that would help much. You're around Alexandria I think so....Caphe in Old Town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Not Earl's, incorrect on your assumption of not being a certain sandwich. It's definitely a banh mi, and most likely at place that serves Pho. That's about all I can get from your picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hmmm. That helps narrow it down some but our horrn of all-cuisines plenty now means lots of spots that serve banh mi around. Fillings aren't visible not that that would help much. You're around Alexandria I think so....Caphe in Old Town? I work in Old Town, but I ate this where I live in Arlington. The other clue is this establishment probably pays a higher rent than any other place serving just rice, noodles, pho and bahn mi in Arlington due to their location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Not a helpful clue. A better picture of the Pinea crostinis. Huh. I definitely did not know this one. All of that angst for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Katie: Mama Tang? Black lacquer chairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I work in Old Town, but I ate this where I live in Arlington. The other clue is this establishment probably pays a higher rent than any other place serving just rice, noodles, pho and bahn mi in Arlington due to their location. Got it. Here's a hint: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Katie: Mama Tang? Black lacquer chairs? No... you are about 4 blocks off. I don't think Mala Tang has bahn mi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Four Sisters Grill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Four Sisters Grill? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Four Sisters Grill? Yes. Here's a hint: Poor Mister Bill. (It rhymes.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Poor Mister Bill. (It rhymes.) I'm afraid your clue had no meaning for me. It was not a factor in my win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm afraid your clue had no meaning for me. It was not a factor in my win. Was too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Where did I dine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Where did I dine? Given I'm at best a guard versus power forward in this game, I'll just go for an assist and ask a question. Octopus with a sweet potato purée and avocado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Given I'm at best a guard versus power forward in this game, I'll just go for an assist and ask a question. Octopus with a sweet potato purée and avocado? Well if you were heading for the net you would've been good for 2 out of 3 points. Octopus and avocado are correct. The dish as a whole was delicious, and the octopus was the most tender I've had in recent memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Well if you were heading for the net you would've been good for 2 out of 3 points. Octopus and avocado are correct. The dish as a whole was delicious, and the octopus was the most tender I've had in recent memory. Hmmm. There aren't many places around town that do octopus at all, let alone that well. It does look great in the photo. Can almost see the tenderness with the perfect amount of char. Maybe not sophisticated enough on plating to be the work of Trabiocchi or Ruta and seems like a pretty generous portion. The plate, along with the food, do imply a higher-end restaurant though. So...I'm thinking 14th St area...Kapnos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Kapnos? That's what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 FishNook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 FishNook. I have conferred with the judges and we can give you half credit. This octopus, grilled avocado, and green sauce is on the regular menu at Fishnet in Shaw. We took Tweaked's advice and stopped by for dinner before seeing the Mountain Goats at 9:30 Club last night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have conferred with the judges and we can give you half credit. This octopus, grilled avocado, and green sauce is on the regular menu at Fishnet in Shaw. We took Tweaked's advice and stopped by for dinner before seeing the Mountain Goats at 9:30 Club last night. In retrospect, this was a much more obvious guess than Kapnos (Monday-morning quarterbacking here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have conferred with the judges and we can give you half credit. This octopus, grilled avocado, and green sauce is on the regular menu at Fishnet in Shaw. We took Tweaked's advice and stopped by for dinner before seeing the Mountain Goats at 9:30 Club last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhollers Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 We took Tweaked's advice and stopped by [Fishnet in Shaw] for dinner before seeing the Mountain Goats at 9:30 Club last night. Ha! Weird...we did the exact same thing. My first time at Fishnet, third time seeing the Mountain Goats. The latter was outstanding, as always; the former was outstanding, as expected. You have good taste, my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Ha! Weird...we did the exact same thing. My first time at Fishnet, third time seeing the Mountain Goats. The latter was outstanding, as always; the former was outstanding, as expected. You have good taste, my friend! Say hi next time! I'm the bearded dude with black glasses with a very pregnant lady. I've lost count of how many times we've seen the Mountain Goats now, but as my wife said last night, "John Darnielle never lets me down." (Implying, I guess that sometimes I do?) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Ha! Weird...we did the exact same thing. My first time at Fishnet, third time seeing the Mountain Goats. The latter was outstanding, as always; the former was outstanding, as expected. You have good taste, my friend! Say hi next time! I'm the bearded dude with black glasses with a very pregnant lady. I've lost count of how many times we've seen the Mountain Goats now, but as my wife said last night, "John Darnielle never lets me down." (Implying, I guess that sometimes I do?) You two should PM each other - I suspect you've met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhollers Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Say hi next time! I'm the bearded dude with black glasses with a very pregnant lady. I've lost count of how many times we've seen the Mountain Goats now, but as my wife said last night, "John Darnielle never lets me down." (Implying, I guess that sometimes I do?) You two should PM each other - I suspect you've met. Oh I'm quite sure, at some point. From Josh's posts, it seems like we have the same haunts... This website rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plarkins Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Finally snuck a photo in. where did i dine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 PHOTO_20150408_202607.jpg Finally snuck a photo in. where did i dine? Cafe Berlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Cafe Berlin I'll say this much: If you aren't right, you've made a pretty darned good guess because from what I remember, that's how they serve their spaetzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'll say this much: If you aren't right, you've made a pretty darned good guess because from what I remember, that's how they serve their spaetzle. Same. Also, of the three German places I know best (Betlin, Mozart and Old Europe), I think Berlin is the only one with square plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plarkins Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 On the right track, but its in the 'burbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 On the right track, but its in the 'burbs. Euro Bistro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plarkins Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Euro Bistro yes, paprika schnitzel with spatzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 yes, paprika schnitzel with spatzle I haven't been here in several years - how is it now? I know it as pleasant, even good; not great - but super-nice service. Funny, I can remember exactly where I sat the last time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plarkins Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 It was fine. I haven't had enough German/Austrian cuisine to judge too critically. Schnitzel has never excited me too much. The bread basket was pretty good as was the potato salad. We passed by last month and noticed it was pretty full, but when we went last week it was nearly empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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