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    Ray's the Classics has a room. Also, last holiday season I lunched in the Bistro part of Restaurant Eve, and noted a private party in the Tasting Room.
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    I haven't had Crisfield's, but my money is on Ray's.
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    So I went back for the fried chicken last night. It blew my mind! I wound up bringing half of it home and that will make a spectacular lunch to take to work. My husband didn't leave a crumb of his hanger steak behind, although he generously shared a bite with me. We were a little taken aback to have butter placed on the table with the bread instead of the four little dishes of spreads, but once we figured out we could still get the duck schmaltz or the chicken liver spread, we were happy. My husband is not usually a bread and butter fan, either at home or in restaurants, but he tucked into the schmaltz and continuously commented on how good the bread and the schmaltz were. I hope that stays on the menu! The sweetbreads appetizer is very special. I think that's going to be a mandatory order for us. I loved the smoked salmon, although I ended up wearing some of the puff pastry. (You can dress me up . . . ) The ice cream sodas were lots of fun and delicious. We did feel like kids again. I had root beer and he had black cherry, and they were a great ending to a delightful meal. The first time we went on a Saturday evening, the trip took a full hour and we were a little late. This time we allowed an hour, and got there in 35 minutes. No matter. This place is worth the trip across the Potomac for us (and we don't like to go far for food). Thanks, again, to both Michaels and staff, for a really fun evening!
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    When I saw the commercial the other night, I felt faint and had to lie down. I loved him. How could he?
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    I have pleasant memories of a catered lunch from Famous Dave's a number of years ago. I wouldn't say it was spectacular, but it sure beat RHB and most of the other places I've tried around here that advertise barbecue and ribs. If you liked what you ate, then maybe it is worth a visit, especially if it isn't too terribly far from you. If you like what you eat when you visit, then it was definitely worthwhile. But whatever you do, stay away from Barbecue World in Burke. I gave them several chances to be decent, and their food was actually pretty vile.
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    I usually don't blanch before sauteeing in bacon/drippings, but I do usually quarter them lengthwise. That's some good eating!
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    So, no Annandale dinner? I've been following the thread, but wasn't sure if I could make it. No big deal, since I might not be able to.
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    According to Michael Pollan, the manner in which beef cattle are raised and the ingredients in their feed predispose them to strains of e-coli that they wouldn't necessarily get if they were in pastures eating grass. Starting with corn, an unnatural food source for cattle, and going through all the other additives in their feed, which could include things like chicken droppings (intentionally), their digestive tracts are set up to get sick. Standing in their waste in the feed lots, and being crowded together so their exercise is limited, create significant stress on their bodies and immune systems. As I understand it, they are given antibiotics as a precaution to prevent them from becoming ill in this situation, but that can have the effect of producing bacterial strains that are resistant to those antibiotics. I did appreciate Mr. Griffin's point of view. I think I understand the problem and the issues much better for having read that interview.
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    Don't forget to make a reservation. Sounds like they're at capacity every night.
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    We had the 9 course the first time we went and the 5 course the second time. The 5 course should be enough food, and you can select each course (and mix it up a little, even, by substituting something from one course for another). So you could each order different things and get to experience a bit more that way.
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    I just signed up for a copy. Thanks, Monavano! As for the dissing of his own work, he is pathologically self-deprecating (in the extreme) in his narratives on his shows. I think the stuff about his previous books falls into the same category. JMO, YMMV. I confess, I'm a fan.
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    That kabocha squash soup is . . . I can't think of a suitable superlative. It's divine. It's delicious. It's perfect. It was just right with the salad du jour today: Polyface Farms chicken leg confit over mixed greens with baby potato slices, cool little long slender radishes, and CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS. Such a bargain!
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    I was going to say AAARRRRTHURRRR TRRRREACHERRRRRS.
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    I was introduced to Spiedie sauce more than a decade ago when I worked for a professional dog show handler who drove up there twice a year to visit his family and show dogs. I was instantly addicted. We used to stop on our way out of Binghamton and stock up on enough bottles to hold us for 6 months till our next visit. I've gotten it at Harris-Teeter locally, and I think I've seen it at Wegmans, too. The latter would be no surprise, considering that Wegmans' roots are in upstate New York. I think Wegmans has their own house brand Spiedie sauce, too, but I haven't done any comparisons. I love it on lamb, beef, and chicken. ETA: I forgot about the white bread! I knew something was missing all these years!
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    Please, sir, may I have some more? [edited to take out spacing between quotes]
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    We did this once in a neighborhood "gourmet club" I belonged to a few years ago, and it was a blast! We had all kinds of chilis, including beef, venison, turkey, veggie, black bean, etc. Lots of fun!
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    Dude, You say that as if it would prevent you from attending! It's simple: Have everyone in your wedding party join DR.com, and make the picnic your reception. No worries! Also, weddings are held on Saturdays in June. Or Maybe September. And on seemingly "romantic" holidays, such as Halloween (well, in my world). None of that applies to the date of the picnic, so clearly you've gotten the date of your wedding confused. In any case, congratulations and good luck. Sorry you can't make the picnic! I'm going to try very hard to attend this one. I'd like to bring a green bean salad with pecans and blue cheese. Not vegan, but lacto-ovo vegetarian friendly. (This is not the green bean salad I made last year, which had Smithfield ham and peanuts.) Any chance of nametags with screen names? I had a crazy hard time last year figuring out who was who and remembering the ones I did figure out.
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    Sounds delicious, Porcupine! You said you "cleaned" them. As in scrubbed or peeled? I tend to avoid beets because of the stains, but I love them very much, and your way sounds so easy!
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    The marinades and seasonings mentioned upthread are all wonderful, and I've done variations on those. I like to add a little lemon juice or red wine to the marinade, along with a little EVOO. My current favorite marinade recipe is on this page and although it says it's for braised skirt steak, it is close enough to the rosemary-maple bottled marinade that Trader Joe's used to carry that I use it on lamb, pork, and even chicken. I especially like it on lamb loin chops on the grill, but I think by doubling it you could marinate a small butterflied leg of lamb. This is making me very hungry--hope my meatloaf is almost ready.
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    We like ours rare, so I take it out of the oven/grill at about 125, because as it rests the temperature continues to rise a bit.
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    Last time I tried to go to TB for lunch, the road was closed for downed wires. I was deprived. In July, I did enjoy a Crunchwrap Supreme, and they still had signs up promoting their Lenten specials. That Merrifield branch is way ahead of the curve!
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    Good heavens, Girl, this is Reston we're talking about! Dim sum, but not Chinese? Now I'm very confused! I was going to say that I thought Fortune had an outpost in the area, but that's Chinese. There's a branch of a Japanese mega-buffet Sushi/Tempora/Teriyaki AYCE place at the Fair Oaks Mall. You won't die from eating there, and it's VERY KID FRIENDLY.
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    And not a minor distinction!
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    I know I have already posted about our dinner last night, but I had to add that my husband couldn't stop talking about the dinner tonight. He used phrases like "home run," and exclaimed about the wine list being the best he's seen in that price category, anywhere. He echoed my hope that Michael will consider a similar enterprise on our side of the Potomac in the future. Meanwhile, we'll enjoy RTS and make the drive to RTC as often as we can.
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    Hi Stacey, I don't frequent that neck of the woods, but I did have a nice lunch at Ice House Cafe on Elden Street in July. I've had a few good meals at The Tortilla Factory, a few blocks west, as well. I hope you'll keep up with this thread and share your own explorations as you get to know your new neighborhood!
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