[Momofuku Ko (Part 1)]

When you sit down you are handed a moleskine with a beverage list. Sake and wine by the bottle or glass, dessert wines, sparkling, pretty much everything. It is not as comprehensive as many other restaurants, but there is certainly a larger set than what is being used for pairings that evening. You can even get an espresso.

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I should add that I consulted the moleskine briefly before choosing the pairings, and did not look at it again after the meal. So it is possible that the wines by the glass in the moleskine are the same as those that were paired that evening. But there are certainly additional wines available by the bottle.

[Momofuku Ko (Part 1)]

Probably never gonna convince one to join the other side, so let's talk about the food again at Ko...anyone been since the place has been truly open to the public?

Yes, I was there last night.

Is Chang doing any of the cooking?

Not that I could see. He was downstairs for the first few courses. He came back up and hung around the kitchen, handed a few courses to diners, but stayed out of the way for the most part. I did see him preparing a new dish and Peter and the others tasted it.

What's your favorite dish?

The shaved foie gras and poached egg with caviar were both amazing as advertised. However, my favorite might have been the fluke with spicy buttermilk and poppy seeds. The oysters with kim chi consomme was also a standout. The menu had no significant deviations from the picture account that was posted on page 1, although there were a few tweaks.

I think the more interesting question is whether they'll sell you individual glasses of wine. As of now, the stated choice is between pairings and nothing. There are no per-glass or per-bottle prices stated anywhere.

When you sit down you are handed a moleskine with a beverage list. Sake and wine by the bottle or glass, dessert wines, sparkling, pretty much everything. It is not as comprehensive as many other restaurants, but there is certainly a larger set than what is being used for pairings that evening. You can even get an espresso.

[Corduroy, 12th and K Streets NW]

I heard that they were extending their restaurant week menu for this week. Can anyone confirm? Specifically dinner?

[Chiu's at Harbor East, Baltimore]

We've been to Chiu's (in the Whole Foods building, Harbor East) and enjoyed it immensely. Get the Dragon Ball if it is a special. Has anyone else been here and have a report? Want to make sure it's not a fluke.

And what are other options for Sushi in Baltimore? We have been in Kawasaki in Fells Point and were disappointed. Just not that fresh. I am ashamed to admit I have not yet been to Matsuri, but we have plans. Any others?