Author Topic: Food and How You Cook/Eat It (2019) (Read 16724 times)

Slateman · « **Reply #200 on:** April 22, 2019, 08:27:18 am »

Okay, today I learned that an entire log of bologna is called Mississippi Prime Rib

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #201 on:** April 22, 2019, 10:25:51 am »

Family used to have a simple hor d'ouvre barbecuing or roasting a bologna with an apricot jam glaze that always was a hit at holiday meals. I never learned the specifics but it was great carving hunks of it and either putting it on matzah or a cracker or just eating it by itself.

bluestreak · « **Reply #202 on:** May 17, 2019, 10:04:59 am »

Is there good sushi in the area that isn't crazy expensive? Sushi Taro is good, but pricey and hard to get into, and I hear Nazakawa is amazing (if not astronomically expensive), but I'll likely never set foot in there. I imagine there are some places in the burbs. Suggestions?

imref · « **Reply #203 on:** May 17, 2019, 10:09:09 am »

Quote from: bluestreak on May 17, 2019, 10:04:59 am

Is there good sushi in the area that isn't crazy expensive? Sushi Taro is good, but pricey and hard to get into, and I hear Nazakawa is amazing (if not astronomically expensive), but I'll likely never set foot in there. I imagine there are some places in the burbs. Suggestions?

Passion Fin is really good, locations in Ashburn and Gainesville. What part of the region are you in? If NoVa, hop onto the "Northern Virginia Foodies" group on Facebook and search the archives.

bluestreak · « **Reply #204 on:** May 17, 2019, 10:11:21 am »

Quote from: imref on May 17, 2019, 10:09:09 am

Passion Fin is really good, locations in Ashburn and Gainesville. What part of the region are you in? If NoVa, hop onto the "Northern Virginia Foodies" group on Facebook and search the archives.

I live in DC. But i'm willing to drive.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #205 on:** May 17, 2019, 10:19:21 am »

Katana in Hayfield is good, but whether or not it’s worth the drive from DC probably depends on how much you want to avoid downtown prices

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #206 on:** May 17, 2019, 10:49:59 am »

It’s a buffet but Sushi On at the Fair Oaks mall has good sushi.

imref · « **Reply #207 on:** May 17, 2019, 10:55:22 am »

Quote from: bluestreak on May 17, 2019, 10:11:21 am

I live in DC. But i'm willing to drive.

tachibana in McLean. been there forever

https://www.yelp.com/biz/tachibana-japanese-restaurant-mclean

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #208 on:** May 17, 2019, 11:44:38 am »

Are there any sushi joints around town with the little boats delivering sushi to tables? That's high foodie geekery in places like Vancouver and Seattle.

bluestreak · « **Reply #209 on:** May 23, 2019, 09:23:10 pm »

Every year I try to fast one day for Ramadan. Sort of a solidarity thing with my Muslim Friends. This year, my friend sent me home with a spread to break the fast. It was ridiculous. Multiple flavors of samosa. Fried Paneer, homemade hummus, Haleem and Chicken Biryani. It was so delicious. I called he to tell her how good it was, and she said “that was just to break the fast, what did you eat for dinner?”

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #210 on:** May 24, 2019, 02:05:55 pm »

I guess observant people go into python mode for a month.

bluestreak · « **Reply #211 on:** May 30, 2019, 12:41:59 am »

Made a salted Tahini chocolate chip cookie recipe. Replaced some of the butter with tahini. Added a bit of nutty flavor. It’s amazing. I don’t think I’m going to make another batch of regular chocolate chip cookies again. These are honestly that good.

blue911 · « **Reply #212 on:** May 30, 2019, 01:05:12 pm »

Smoked short rib sliders don’t suck

Mathguy · « **Reply #213 on:** May 30, 2019, 10:03:52 pm »

Sounds great - bring some to the WNFF get together in September

Quote from: bluestreak on May 30, 2019, 12:41:59 am

Made a salted Tahini chocolate chip cookie recipe. Replaced some of the butter with tahini. Added a bit of nutty flavor. It’s amazing. I don’t think I’m going to make another batch of regular chocolate chip cookies again. These are honestly that good.

bluestreak · « **Reply #214 on:** June 03, 2019, 05:43:08 pm »

Ray's the Steaks closing on June 15

https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/03/rays-the-steaks-is-closing-in-arlington-after-17-years/

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #215 on:** June 03, 2019, 05:57:07 pm »

Quote from: bluestreak on June 03, 2019, 05:43:08 pm

Ray's the Steaks closing on June 15

https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/03/rays-the-steaks-is-closing-in-arlington-after-17-years/

I knew some waiters and waitresses who worked there but never made it over. Tips were good as of a couple of years ago. Maybe as he says BLT Prime did him in, but I'd think that would have more impacted downtown. I don't think locals go to BLT Prime.

bluestreak · « **Reply #216 on:** June 03, 2019, 06:01:56 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 03, 2019, 05:57:07 pm

I knew some waiters and waitresses who worked there but never made it over. Tips were good as of a couple of years ago. Maybe as he says BLT Prime did him in, but I'd think that would have more impacted downtown. I don't think locals go to BLT Prime.

I think he was being tongue-in-cheek when he said that.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #217 on:** June 03, 2019, 09:01:03 pm »

The only times I’ve been to Ray’s, it’s been packed

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #218 on:** June 19, 2019, 03:17:27 pm »

I'm hoping for some fresh caught tuna tonight if I get over to CCSP.

varoadking · « **Reply #219 on:** June 28, 2019, 02:30:04 pm »

Taco Bell now has Nachos in a Box...beef or chicken...with guacamole and sour cream...and a drink...for $5.99.

It is soooooooooooooo good...and HUGE!

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #220 on:** June 28, 2019, 02:53:00 pm »

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #221 on:** June 28, 2019, 02:58:39 pm »

My coronary arteries clenched when I read that.

Quote from: varoadking on June 28, 2019, 02:30:04 pm

Taco Bell now has Nachos in a Box...beef or chicken...with guacamole and sour cream...and a drink...for $5.99.

It is soooooooooooooo good...and HUGE!

varoadking · « **Reply #222 on:** June 28, 2019, 03:22:57 pm »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on June 28, 2019, 02:53:00 pm

varoadking · « **Reply #223 on:** June 28, 2019, 03:28:22 pm »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on June 28, 2019, 02:58:39 pm

My coronary arteries clenched when I read that.

I'm pre-plumbed with stents, so, no worries here!

bluestreak · « **Reply #224 on:** June 28, 2019, 05:47:22 pm »

Quote from: varoadking on June 28, 2019, 02:30:04 pm

Taco Bell now has Nachos in a Box...beef or chicken...with guacamole and sour cream...and a drink...for $5.99.

It is soooooooooooooo good...and HUGE!

I thought this thread was about food....