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Thanks for all the advice! I actually live in Virginia, not too far from Eden Center, and pretty much down the block from the original Lebanese Taverna (gotta love it).
I printed out your suggestions and hopefully I can use some of them!! You guys are great.
Midtown restaurant for a date?
Thanks for all the advice! I'll let you guys know once I book it... :)
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Where to find Branston Pickles in the US?
You guys are the best! And JerzeeTomato, thanks--I was wondering whether it was just Branston Pickle.
Can't-miss restaurants in D.C.?
Thanks for all the advice! I actually live in Virginia, not too far from Eden Center, and pretty much down the block from the original Lebanese Taverna (gotta love it).
I printed out your suggestions and hopefully I can use some of them!! You guys are great.
Midtown restaurant for a date?
Thanks for all the advice! I'll let you guys know once I book it... :)
Do you eat weekday breakfast? If so, what?
Hey, BaHa--some people COULD have soft serve at home!
.........(Crazy people.)
Looks like yogurt for breakfast is the great common bond between most here at SE.........I feel out of the loop now.
For what it's worth, I'm actually eating a bagel now--regular breakfast fare!
Do you eat weekday breakfast? If so, what?
BaHa--frozen yogurt like soft serve, or a yogurt stuck in the freezer?
Eh, either way. I eat strange breakfasts. One day it's an egg-white omelet, the next it's hummus and pretzels.
Being Mario Batali's Sous-Chef Was No Picnic
I'm with Lee! It sounds like you have it ROUGH, though.....lunching with celebrities, cutting their rolls...... :D
High Five to Five Guys' Burgers
Oh, Five Guys. The heart-clogging goodness of my hometown finally makes it here! If ever I feel the need to inhale half of a dead cow, I'll most definitely head there.
Funny story about Five Guys--my friend accompanied me (in VA) a few years ago. Why, I don't know, because she's a VEGETARIAN.
She gets there, and asks for a veggie burger. Commence everyone behind the counter laughing and rapidly speaking Spanish to one another. I take this as not the greatest sign.
When we finally sit down to eat, she opens her burger and finds...........vegetables. They literally took the condiments that they place on a burger (pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato) and put them on a bun.
Couldn't stop laughing......but honestly, what did she expect? It's FIVE GUYS!
Question of the Day: Bought but Never Opened
Old Bay seasoning.
I bought it once for a crab dip, or something like that, and have probably not used it since. In 3 years.
Just can't find any use for it....
AGTV: Eggs Benedict Arnold
Very 'Good Eats'.................and very funny. :)
Trader Joe's. What are your favorites from this store?
Heck yes, Two Buck Chuck. :)
Good recipes for quail?
Thanks for the advice! I'm mulling it all over but will let you know the results if they turn out well, or poor.
Olive Oil!
Sorry, should have specified. For cooking.
And yes, I do have a Trader Joe's relatively close by (Union Square), so I'll make sure to check that out.
OMG, they make Cherry Coke Zero now!
I KNOW!
I found this at the deli on the corner here in NYC..............I was embarassingly excited.
Being Mario Batali's Sous-Chef Was No Picnic
Of course. Happy Birthday, Cindy's dad. Many happy returns. Ed
Being Mario Batali's Sous-Chef Was No Picnic
Hey Ed, can you tell my dad happy birthday?!
High Five to Five Guys' Burgers
Just went to Five Guys in Levitown, Long Island last night and found it tucked in a shopping plaza. Despite the location the place was still packed.
Both my wife and I ordered cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, raw onions, ketchup and mayo and instead of a large order of fries we took the suggestion of the cashier and ordered a small.
Even though it was busy we only had to wait a few minutes for our order to be called. As their policy, the burgers came well done but they still had a nice juicyness. The toppings were plentiful but not overpowering which still allowed you to taste the burger. Unlike Adams burger mine did not have that nice crust on the patty. I found this place to be comparable to American Roadside in Smithtown with 5Guys getting the nod because of their fries and the juciness of their burgers. My wife ranked them the over way around because she thought the burgers were better at AR.
Would we make the 59 minute trip from our house again? My wife says yes because of not only the burgers but there is a DSW, Kohls, and other stores around.
Trader Joe's. What are your favorites from this store?
I love TJs. They have great prices on frozen blueberries and edamame, organic milk and butter, nuts and dried fruits of all varieties, goat cheese, organic rolled oats, delicious freshly-squeezed OJ (it won first place in the SF Chronicle's tasting of store-bought OJs), and nitrite-free bacon. I'm also a huge fan of their eggplant hummus and tzatziki.
Trader Joe's. What are your favorites from this store?
You really should try their chunky applesauce, it's great! virginia
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
We have a winner!
And it's ... PATTYCHO. Someone from Serious Eats will be contacting you shortly for shipping info.
Can't-miss restaurants in D.C.?
I'm starting to think I should stop packing food when I visit D.C..
I love Tiffins. The bharwaan baingan curry makes for one of the best things you can put in your mouth. The onion kulcha's also excellent.
I heard Mandalay's gone downhill since it moved to Silver Spring. But I've yet to eat there, so I can't say for sure.
Can't-miss restaurants in D.C.?
Florida Avenue Grill for great soul breakfasts. Country ham, grits, fried apples, the whole deal!
Can't-miss restaurants in D.C.?
two amys
citronelle
central
maestro
heritage india
komi
restaurant eve
not in that order
Can't-miss restaurants in D.C.?
Stephanie: First, welcome to the area! Second, I have to repeat: join Donrockwell, NOW!: http://www.donrockwell.com/
The forum was launched by a well-informed, articulate wit w a sharp tongue, off-color sense of humor and more than an iota of humanity. He writes about wine and offers personal reviews of restaurants, that is, a type of culinary institution he frequents more than grocery stores though many of the DR community are home cooks, too.
Note the discussion board's section devoted to restaurants and dining where you'll find a great range of experienced opinions regarding high to low establishments in D.C. proper as well as nearby VA and MD. Sheer volume of posts will offer more than you might get here, especially when the feedback is specific and detailed. However brief, the comment "sucks ventworm nut" urges you to stay clear.
Respectfully as possible, I question some of the recommendations here including places that inspire enthusiastic "Hear! Hear!"'s; your personal tastes may differ.
National recognition conforms to local opinion in the following list:
TOP THREE
Citronelle--Michel Richard has won just about every award and his sommelier, Mark Slater, James Beardian ribbon and metal, too. Very, very pricey. Imaginative. Elegant. Original.
CityZen--Usually given 2nd place status, but it's hard to think of this as anything but first-class. Kitchen is run by Thomas Keller-trained Eric Riebold who's made a name of his own. Set you back a few hundreds apiece, too.
Komi--Also given the nod for the reasons suggested above: the cult of the chef. Very different type of place: tiny, therefore hard to get into at times. Not as costly. When critic from LA Times came to town and dined out with a dear, long-time friend and fellow critic, this is the third of the three places they visited. I've already told you the other two.
Palena and Vidailla are usually given spaces 4 & 5, especially now that Fabio Trabocchi is transplanted in NYC. However, there are lots and lots of other wonderful places including some of the ones that get nods here, e.g. Blue Duck. Jose´ Andres is our link to El Bulli, cf. Cafe Atlantico and Minibar for that side of the chef along w truly gifted talent he's trained here in D.C. Ethiopian's perhaps the one expatriate cuisine associated w the city and up there w Dukem is Etete. Cashion's Eat Place mentioned yet? New Heights? Hook? Restaurant Eve?
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
PORTERHOUSE ALL THE WAY-OOOOOHH!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
It's got to be a Ribeye!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Filet mignon, rare. Yum.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
I would have to say that Porterhouse of T-bone are my all-time favorites. They are the best for grilling or broiling and if cooked a perfect medium rare, are unsurpassed in flavor!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Porterhouse, medium rare
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Mama likes Prime Rib, Medium Rare, with horseradish.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
My favorite is definately Bone-in Ribeye
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You guys are the best! And JerzeeTomato, thanks--I was wondering whether it was just Branston Pickle.