jandres374 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Summer House Santa Monica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, jandres374 said: Summer House Santa Monica. Bingo! We really like the smoked salmon Benedict. The service is so so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedm Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Where did I see this wine list? (This is secretly a ploy to get the oenophiles to provide feedback about the selection and pricing.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 2 hours ago, reedm said: Where did I see this wine list? (This is secretly a ploy to get the oenophiles to provide feedback about the selection and pricing.) I'm going to go out on a limb and say Chops Crafthouse in Fairfax. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedm Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 23 hours ago, DonRocks said: I'm going to go out on a limb and say Chops Crafthouse in Fairfax. Please delete my post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, reedm said: Please delete my post... That was a totally understandable mistake - I can give you some guidance about the wines if you'd like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedm Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 1 minute ago, DonRocks said: I can give you some guidance about the wines if you'd like! Wanted to see people dogpile on the wine list. And go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 12 hours ago, reedm said: Wanted to see people dogpile on the wine list. And go! Some (most?) of these wines are sold by the "Gotham Project," which is an ambitious program to put wines in stainless steel tanks - they take fairly humble wines, and serve them on tap in large containers. This keeps the price down, eliminates corked bottles, and is a time-tested way to buy and dispense cheap wines in Europe, i.e., there's nothing wrong with it in theory - I've been to places in Europe where wines are sold in bulk out of barrels, and customers walk in with empty 1.5-liter water bottles, fill them, and pay ridiculously cheap prices for table wine. Often the wines are sold using generic names such as "Unoaked Chardonnay," "Oaked Chardonnay," "3-Year-Old Gigondas," etc. - this is a form of that, and the wines I've had using this method are simple, pleasant wines made to have with meals - I have no experience with these exact wines, but recognize them as being wines sold by the Gotham Project. If I were dining here, I'd use "variety" to drive my by-the-glass decision - if I wanted a Pinot Grigio, I'd get a Pinot Grigio, etc. If this project wants to succeed, they'll be selecting wines that are true to the grape varieties; not wines that someone would lay down big bucks for to age, and not even wines that care all that much about the nuances of terroir (that said, they *are* being sold with their place of origin listed). For the producers, it's an *easy* way to sell *lots* of their wines without the hassle of the traditional bottling / distributor / wholesaler / retailer system. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 And another entry from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Celebrity Deli? The potatoes are interesting haven't seen those before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 33 minutes ago, ktmoomau said: Celebrity Deli? The potatoes are interesting haven't seen those before. I thought it was some sort of special order at Ray's The Steaks - a steak served with a quadruple helping of Tiger Butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 No and no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 3 minutes ago, bookluvingbabe said: No and no. That was not a guess! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, DonRocks said: That was not a guess! Okay, no to Celebrity Deli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hahahhahahha I was going to guess the Lil Man's favorite spot that you lament. I did a quick google for potato tot cubes in Arlington and looked at the images and it came up. I was going to guess this earlier, but the steak doesn't look half bad for them, how were those tots? (I could name names but once you know the backstory you should be able to guess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Not in Arlington or in Virginia either. But yes, a favored spot of the almost 4th grader. (Where did the time go?????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoagirl Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 teds bulletin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 10 hours ago, cocoagirl said: teds bulletin Yes. The 9 year old loves it. I'm over it but the lure of the Thursday night TV dinner special wins out once in a while. The steak was fine. The tater tots were okay and were an upcharge over the french fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 1 hour ago, bookluvingbabe said: Yes. The 9 year old loves it. I'm over it but the lure of the Thursday night TV dinner special wins out once in a while. The steak was fine. The tater tots were okay and were an upcharge over the french fries. Are those tater tots homemade and sheet-baked? I can't tell if they're really good or really gross - what are the rice-looking things, and what makes them so brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 44 minutes ago, DonRocks said: Are those tater tots homemade and sheet-baked? I can't tell if they're really good or really gross - what are the rice-looking things, and what makes them so brown? I think those rice looking things are just minced potato. Like pressed hash browns more than tater tots. That said I have no idea where the picture was taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 11 hours ago, DonRocks said: Are those tater tots homemade and sheet-baked? I can't tell if they're really good or really gross - what are the rice-looking things, and what makes them so brown? I think they are homemade and I don't know if they are baked or fried. I think they "rice" the potatoes to make them and they lean closer to good than gross. I should have subbed a green veggie of some sort but BL-4th grader had promised me the Brussel sprouts from his TV dinner (which were underdone and inedible) so I went with comfort food instead. If anyone is keeping track, the Downtown Crown area has 3 edible choices in my opinion. Chop't, Coastal Flats and Ted's Montana Grill. The 9 year old would add La Madeline, Ted's Bulletin and Pour House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoagirl Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 only been to Teds once- but one of my party got the tater tots- so I guess they were memorable to me although I did not have one- I guessed that you up charged them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Where did I dine? Hint: out near Dulles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBag57 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Generous George's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 20 minutes ago, JBag57 said: Generous George's? Wow. You are correct! Did the Dulles hint give it away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBag57 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Al Dente said: Wow. You are correct! Did the Dulles hint give it away? For me, it was the hint, and my vivid memory of the last time I got a pizza there a while ago (which I did not find to be very good), thinking "this is nothing like the pizza that the original Generous George's used to make!" I don't think I would have even made the guess, though, without the hint, since there are very few posts on here about places beyond Reston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Al Dente said: Wow. You are correct! Did the Dulles hint give it away? 30 minutes ago, JBag57 said: For me, it was the hint, and my vivid memory of the last time I got a pizza there a while ago (which I did not find to be very good), thinking "this is nothing like the pizza that the original Generous George's used to make!" I don't think I would have even made the guess, though, without the hint, since there are very few posts on here about places beyond Reston. Bravo! That's a pretty awesome guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Where did I dine? This was in DC, to narrow it a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 2:22 PM, Simon said: Where did I dine? This was in DC, to narrow it a bit... Alas, I'm hearing crickets. Probably too nondescript. Here's a hint, in the form of the dish name/menu description: Birds Of A Feather…..Rolled Together $13.95 Braised Chicken & Duck Cannelloni, Herbed Ricotta, Spinach, Sweet Corn Leeks & Parmesan Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 13 minutes ago, Simon said: Braised Chicken & Duck Cannelloni, Herbed Ricotta, Spinach, Sweet Corn Leeks & Parmesan Cheese Ah ... I thought it was Tex-Mex, and I suspect others did, too. The corn is fresh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I thought they were enchiladas! Hmm, the plates are so unique- I don't think they are Lupo Verde, Red Hen, Lavagna, Dino's or Bar Civita plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedm Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Graffiato? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Keeping guessing ... note the slightly chipped counter top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, Simon said: Keeping guessing ... note the counter top I assure you that's one of the things throwing everyone off! This is clearly a mid-to-upscale Italian restaurant, and I'm wondering if that's a communal table, but it's not Centrolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, DonRocks said: I assure you that's one of the things throwing everyone off! This is clearly a mid-to-upscale Italian restaurant, and I'm wondering if that's a communal table, but it's not Centrolina. I edited my post to add the descriptor "slightly chipped counter top." And it's a counter with bar stools, not a communal table. And I'd re-think your Italian assumption. ETA: Don, you've sat at this counter before. Maybe not recently, but it hasn't changed since you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieux Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Sally's Middle Name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 CF Folks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 49 minutes ago, Pat said: CF Folks? We have a winner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Where did I dine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Drift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 56 minutes ago, LauraB said: Drift? No, but you have the concept right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandres374 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Vola's Dockside Grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 34 minutes ago, jandres374 said: Vola's Dockside Grill Correct, it was a pretty darn tasty Grouper sandwich from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 2 hours ago, jandres374 said: Vola's Dockside Grill 2 hours ago, ktmoomau said: Correct, it was a pretty darn tasty Grouper sandwich from there. Well done! How did you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandres374 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 2 hours ago, DonRocks said: Well done! How did you know? Had that same exact sandwich last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Where did I dine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieux Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Federalist pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Rieux said: Federalist pig 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Texas Jack's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandres374 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 7 hours ago, DonRocks said: Where did I dine? Myron Mixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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