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Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Gastronomical Banter June 20, 2014 at 02:55 PM UTC #
James will not approve of this wildly extravagant display of wastefulness, time,  and money, but I had my first dining experience at Komi last night (supplemented by a $300 baby gift to the us!).

With expectations set very high, I admit that I was expected to be let down. I was wrong… Literally every single bite was perfect and the wine/beer pairing complimented every morsel.

With a price tag like Komi, I doubt I'll ever dine there again, however it was a top three dining experience of my life.
atomic
Joined: August 27, 2013 at 01:49 PM UTC
Posts: 2093
Re: Gastronomical Banter June 26, 2014 at 08:34 PM UTC #
So I went to the store the other day and wanted just a can of tuna fish.  However all the Tuna Fish can's in "water" were actually in "vegetable broth and salt" and contained soy products.  I checked Bumble Bee, Starkist, and Chicken of the Sea and all of them had these questionable ingredients.  If I buy tuna fish in water that is what I want.  Why does our government allow this.

So I looked it up today and it seems these broths have cancer causing ingredients and even MSG. 

Why is our government doing nothing about this.
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 12418
Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 02:15 PM UTC #
Hey Seth, how was Al Crostino last night? I was going to send a bottle of champagne to your table but didn't know if that was appropriate.

I had the lobster tortellini that was quite delicious and my wife had the Bolognese. I haven't been there since probably 2008 or so at the old location, but was pleasantly surprised. It's also much much better than Dinos which is next door.
jrpa
Joined: September 03, 2013 at 03:15 PM UTC
Posts: 29999
Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 02:34 PM UTC #
Yada wrote:
Hey Seth, how was Al Crostino last night? I was going to send a bottle of champagne to your table but didn't know if that was appropriate.
If you were following the proper rules of tribute, this was totally appropriate. Sometimes I think about distributing my phone number to the regulars so you can text me in a situation like this and I can assist you with these issues that are directly in my wheelhouse.

EDIT:

Wouldn't this be a great service, honestly? You dial a number, then hit an extension related to your issue.
Dial 1 for luxury and pedantic etiquette questions (Julian)
Dial 2 for strip club listings, cell phones troubleshooting, and baseball scores (Vansmack)
Dial 3 for beer recommendations and general Canadian ephemera (Sweetcell)
Dial 4 for budgeting advice and reviews of unattended concerts (Rhett)
Dial 5 for the gay agenda and cat grooming (Walkie)
Dial 6 for Baltimore noise rock listings and a general lack of perspective (killsaly)
Dial 7 for a list of songs someone else just listened to (Kosmo)

I would pay 9.99/month for this.
Sidehatch
Joined: October 04, 2011 at 04:33 AM UTC
Posts: 25687
Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 05:12 PM UTC #
classic
but saddened that I've got no special service to provide to the board 1-800-get-help line
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 12418
Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 05:21 PM UTC #
Sidehatch wrote:
classic
but saddened that I've got no special service to provide to the board 1-800-get-help line



Julian doesn't understand who the true pillars of the 930 community are.
Sidehatch
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Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 05:24 PM UTC #
now you are totally baiting him for a long diatribe detailing his preeminence in board community management
jrpa
Joined: September 03, 2013 at 03:15 PM UTC
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Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 05:39 PM UTC #
Sidehatch wrote:
classic
but saddened that I've got no special service to provide to the board 1-800-get-help line

8, 9, and 0 are still unbooked. Make your case for why you should get one of the last three spots.
jrpa
Joined: September 03, 2013 at 03:15 PM UTC
Posts: 29999
Re: Gastronomical Banter September 19, 2014 at 05:41 PM UTC #
Sidehatch wrote:
now you are totally baiting him for a long diatribe detailing his preeminence in board community management
It would be so META if I did right now.
grateful
Joined: October 15, 2008 at 05:01 AM UTC
Posts: 11564
Re: Gastronomical Banter October 15, 2014 at 07:58 PM UTC #
Finally made it to BonChon today…OMG!

Their Hyattsville location opened recently :)
Unsanity
Joined: December 03, 2008 at 05:09 AM UTC
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Re: Gastronomical Banter October 16, 2014 at 04:54 PM UTC #
Bon Chon is great. My mouth is watering now thank you very much..
K8teebug
Joined: August 03, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
Posts: 4126
Re: Gastronomical Banter October 16, 2014 at 05:17 PM UTC #
I still need to go there! We have one in Ellicott City.
i am gay and i like cats
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Re: Gastronomical Banter October 16, 2014 at 05:19 PM UTC #
chicken fucking mcnuggets bitch
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Gastronomical Banter October 31, 2014 at 06:41 PM UTC #
Dined at Rose's Luxury last night for the second time, this time it was only my wife and I.

Absolutely excellent, affordable, and worth the wait (one hour in line). I would say it is a better restaurant to dine with a group of people though as many of the dishes are pretty heavy and better for sharing. It's also fun to try the entire menu.

Dirty Confession: I just had Burger King delivery for lunch.
grateful
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Re: Gastronomical Banter November 16, 2014 at 09:16 PM UTC #
I just made this beef stew.
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 12418
Re: Gastronomical Banter November 17, 2014 at 09:16 PM UTC #
Brookland's Finest is worth a visit if you live in the vicinity.

Great food, affordable… nice little neighborhood restaurant.
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