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    Mysterious NoVa

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    You are 100% wrong.

    You might not, but plenty of other folks do, and there are enough groups named NoVA thisthatortheother that I wouldn't worry about confusing people.

    I'm 100% certain that no one born and raised in northern virginia calls it nova. I can't speak to places like Culpepper County or Manassas or other far out places because, well c'mon...Culpepper? If you want to fit in, don't call it nova. Who wants to sound like they are from Manassas anyway?

    Back on topic: I also like Whitlow's on Wilson and they have 1/2 price burgers on mondays. Northern Virginia is also good for korean food, especially Annandale.

    Decibel Level Ratings

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    I remember it being quiet but it was years ago too.

    Restaurant in DC that I think are quiet:

    Al Tiramisu

    Al Tiramisu? Have they done something to the space to make it quiet? I ate there not very long after they opened (and hated it), and it was one of the noisiest places I've ever been (as were BeDuCi and Verdi before it in the same space). Has this changed?

    Ray's the Steaks

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    I guess you are not the only one having an issue with this (unless its you):

    From Tom's Chat

    Fairfax, VA: Hi Tom - I recently made reservations at Ray's the Steaks for three people on a Thursday night. When I asked for a table at 6pm, the hostess replied with "Sure, we can seat you at 6pm as long as we can have the table back by 7:30." When we arrived for our reservation, we were again reminded by the hostess that we had the table until 7:30. My question is this: Is it appropriate for a resturant to tell customers when they have to leave? I understand that Ray's is a very small place so they need to get as many people in as possible, but I thought their approach was a bit rude. No other complaints - food and service were excellent! Thanks for your insight - your wisdom is always appreciated!

    Tom Sietsema: Ray's is very small and immensely popular. Personally, I'd rather be told up front about any time limit on a table. On the bright side, Ray's the Stakes is expanding to Silver Spring late this spring.

    Decibel Level Ratings

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    I don't know of a website that concerns the noise level. I have the same issue with my parents.

    You can read between the lines in reviews. Also, post specific restaurants here and maybe some posters can give you advice.

    Restaurant in DC that I think are quiet:

    Bistro Lepic

    Al Tiramisu

    Galileo (not 100% sure)

    Obelisk

    Upscale Food Delivery in Arlington

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    You best bets for delivery will be ethnic restaurants. I am sure some of Arlington's Indian, That and Vietnamese restaurants delivery. For something like Ray's you may have to appeal to them to do a special favor for you and their regulars. Nicer restaurants generally don't do takeout, much less delivery.

    Perhaps if one of these restaurants agreed to do takeout, you could call a cab company to do the delivery?

    Mark

    I need to summon ideas from the egulletteers.

    I have a friend whose wife is ill.  He and his wife normally dine out every night for dinner, but sadly, due to her condition cooking at home or going out aren't options.  I would love to find a restaurant who could deliver a great meal/meal(s) for them - give them one less thing to worry about.  They live in Arlington, Va. 

    My friend has mentioned that he and his wife have their usual stomping places in Arlington, but enjoyed mixing it up by going to new places in DC and MD each Friday night.  I seem to recall him saying that he and his wife really enjoy Rays the Steaks and many of the other ethnic restaurants in the Arlington area.

    Does anyone know of restaurants that can provide meals, as opposed to just a gift certificate?  I've looked at Takeout Taxi, but the offerings seemed lacking.

    Much thanks!

    debbie

    Striking Accord in Mount Pleasant

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted · Edited by DCMark (log)

    I was going to use that landmark but decided it probably violated some Eg rule about gaining pleasure from things other than food.

    No, but near there. If I was there now there is no way I would leave it to see you mugs! :hmmm:

    If one were coming from, lets say 1600 block of Wisconsin Ave (below Sushi-Ko but above Marvelous Market) and one wanted to go to Tonic at, say 5PM on a holiday, what would be the best route?

    What, your coming from Good Guys?

    Striking Accord in Mount Pleasant

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted · Edited by DCMark (log)

    If one were coming from, lets say 1600 block of Wisconsin Ave (below Sushi-Ko but above Marvelous Market) and one wanted to go to Tonic at, say 5PM on a holiday, what would be the best route?

    Bonus for avoiding windswept streets as this person will be on two wheels and its 23F out there!

    Purely theoretical of course, this proposed social gathering.

    BlackSalt Restaurant and Fishmarket

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    Exactly. I think people see stars and think Michelin. But the Michelin system has 5+ ratings (Forks, which can be Red or Black) that exist below the star system. A Michelin star means a very special restaurant. Tom's system is constrained, with only 4 real ratings.

    i think the real problem with the whole star system is how easily they are doled out.

    for example, in NYC, if you get a star, that is a good review. 2 stars puts you on par with the likes of Blue Hill and Cafe Gray (great restaurants)...Three stars, well, lets just say you are a excellent restaurant, in an elite class....and four is the super elite.

    in Washington, DC, Tom basically makes 1 star a slap in the face for any restaurant. But he also makes four stars very difficult to obtain. So there is this glut of restaurants varying in quality (in a pretty extreme sense in my opinion) getting two and three stars.

    It doesnt bother me that a pizza joint can get 2 or three stars. it does bother me that a restaurant that i just dont think is very good, can get 2 stars. he seems very reluctant to give out 1 star, and therefore skews the whole system.

    Food For Manly Men in DC?

    in D.C. & DelMarVa: Dining

    Posted

    By Italian I assume Ducati, Bimoto, Aprilla? Nice. Assylum has a 65 Desmo suspended from the ceiling and its a real biker bar, both bikers with motors and those who deliver pakcages with pedals (more hardcore than any biker I ever met).

    If he sees a Red 91 VFR on the DC streets tell him to wave and say hi to me. Not sure if I am going to the show as I hate looking at the menu when I can't order.

    Cooking Chevreuil

    in France: Cooking & Baking

    Posted

    I hope this post is appropriate here even though its more about cooking. I told my MIL to get some game and I would cook it. I meant pheasant, quail, etc but she got a leg of chevreuil. I am not an expert in cooking deer. Two questions: What is chevreuil exactly? Is it simply a white-tail deer?

    And any ideas on how to cook it? I need to step up to the plate here!

    thanks!

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