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Pre-theater between Lincoln Center and Times Square
I've had a nice dinner at Becco before a show in that area. Definitely need a reservation!
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Becco
355 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10010
Chevy's vs. Uncle Julio's - in Gaithersburg?
The Chevy's in Gaithersburg is now out of business.
tysons chain hell
The restaurant in the Tysons Hilton called Harth. Have only been there once - its a beautiful restaurant, food was good but nothing to rave about.
Mount Airy/Frederick area suggestions
Another place not mentioned already is Brick Ridge in Mt Airy.
Frederick, MD with kids for early dinner on Saturday night
Check out Home at Braddock Mountain. http://www.braddockinn.com/home1024.html
Germantown Restaurants
Its like stepping back in time, but The Flaming Pit is good for steaks & prime rib. http://www.flamingpitrestaurant.com/
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Flaming Pit
18701 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Networking breakfast in Rockville
I think That's Amore on Shady Grove Road does private breakfast meetings.
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That's Amore Restaurant
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste G5, Columbia, MD 21044
Anyone know what happened to the Hollywood Diner on Rockville Pike?
There is still the Star Diner in Kentlands. Nothing great, but not bad either.
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Star Diner
705 Center Point Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Weekend Trip - Midtown/Hells Kitchen
Well, since I didn't get much help from this thread, I stuck to my original agenda for dining. Here's how it went:
Shake Shack - eh..it was fine but don't see what the big fuss is about. Comparable to Wendy's and 5Guys...but 5Guys has better fries. The Peanut Butter milkshake was good. They really need more seating.
Vice Versa - This was a nice dinner - nothing exceptional, but no complaints. The portions were just the right size and prices were average. I had the "amaretto cookies" - loved the flavor, the only thing that would have made it better would have been a cream sauce rather than butter. Grouper w/Lobster Mashed Potatoes was also good and perfectly cooked. A complimentary cookie plate was a nice touch at the end. Service was good and the host (owner/manager?) was very welcoming.
Normas (brunch): The chocolate decadence french toast was truely exceptional! Despite being so much chocolate, it wasn't overly rich/sweet - just perfect. Also had the breakfast quesadilla - eggs were perfectly cooked. This could easily have been greasy, but it wasn't. Interestingly, the waiter recommended this over the "award-winning" potato pancakes. The portion sizes were huge, as were the prices. I'd rather have a smaller portion and lower prices! Orange juice was $9/glass!! Glad I tried it, but at $80 for 2 people for breakfast, don't think I'll be going back.
5 Napkin Burger - Been here before and loved it. This time my original burger was severely overcooked. :o( Flavor was still great, but this time didn't notice the rosemary flavor as much.
Momofuku Milk Bar - Walked past this place 3 times and thought it went out of business - there is no sign! Just the logo on the door, although you can see a "milk" sign inside if you look thru the double doors. (Maybe easier to see at night?). Got the Grasshopper and CinnamonBun pie (to go). YUM.
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Momofuku Milk Bar
15 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Italian restaurant in the theater district
Somewhere near Penn Station would be great. Either slice or pie, just don't have a lot of time.
Italian restaurant in the theater district
Based on recommendations here, I'm trying to decide between: Basso 56, ViceVersa, Scarlatto. (Saturday nite dinner, pre-theater.) All the menus look good.
Also, best places for pizza on a Saturday afternoon? Dine-in okay, but something quick.
Thanks!
Weekend Trip - Midtown/Hells Kitchen
Any thoughts/suggestions on my dining itinerary for a 2 night trip? Here's my shortlist:
Saturday Lunch: Shake Shack, Arriba Arriba (any other suggestions for something quick? Pizza?)
Saturday Dinner: Basso56, ViceVersa, Scarlatto (italian, near theaters)
Sunday Brunch: Norma's at Parker Meridien (any must-order items?)
Sunday Dinner: 5 Napkin Burger
Dessert: Momofuku Milk Bar
Thanks!
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Scarlatto
250 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
ViceVersa
325 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Arriba Arriba
762 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Momofuku Milk Bar
15 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
best pizza that's not Two Amys
Oro in Rockville Town Center can be good. Matchbox is more ordinary, but good.
Farmers and Fishers in Georgetown - Report
I'm a fan of the sister (original), Founding Farmers. However, went to Farmers&Fishers once and was very dissapointed. The service was horrible, food was okay. I ordered a grilled cheese burger - meat was dry and it was all bread - nothing like the great burger (or grilled cheese) at Founding. Friend had a pasta that was watery. Sticking with the original.
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Founding Farmers
1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Ocean City, MD - Youth Group Challenge
Dumsers Dairyland. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Ice Cream. There's one at 124th St, another around 50th.
http://www.beach-net.com/dumsers/
Hamburger Hamlet Gaithersburg is Closed
The Hamlet at Rio has closed its doors. Although not great, they did have good burgers.
The big question is what will go in its place? Wasn't Houston's rumored to be scouting out Rio last year?
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Hamburger Hamlet Restaurant
9811 Washingtonian Blvd Ste L10, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
nice restaurant in Gaithersburg that has menu with calorie counts?
RockCreek in Bethesda? http://www.rockcreekrestaurant.com/
Don't know of anywhere nice with nutritional info on the menu, but as far as restaurant recommendations, in Gaithersburg, if you don't want a chain, you are probably limited to O'Donnells or Flaming Pit.
In Rockville, Tower Oaks/Clydes is a good place to take visitors.
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Flaming Pit
18701 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Everyday Frederick, MD
For good, inexpensive food try Home at Braddock Inn.
http://www.braddockinn.com
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Braddock Inn
4830 Schley Avenue, Frederick, MD 21714
Christmas Eve Dinner
Filomena's in Georgetown is a good place for holiday dining. They usually have the placed decked out in tacky Christmas decor - you'll feel like you're at Grandmas!
Good Breakfast in Germantown/Gaithersburg
It's a bit of a drive (25-30min from Germantown) but Home at Braddock Inn is quite good and the prices are low. They also have some skillet specials that aren't on the website. I can't understand why people wait in line at Cracker Barrel when there is a good local mom-n-pop type place so closeby!
Its not a foodie place, but Lunch/Dinner is good too. Diner-style food but in a nicer setting.
http://www.braddockinn.com/home1024.html
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Braddock Inn
4830 Schley Avenue, Frederick, MD 21714
Italian in Bethesda Md - need help
Mamma Lucia - basic strip-mall Italian, but with countless locations around the area, they are doing something right. The Pizza is good! And Monday night is buy one pasta entree, get one $3.99.
What happened to Cal Tortilla in Germantown?
According to CalTort's facebook page, the Germantown franchise owners closed the store. They are hoping to sell the franchise to new owners and reopen in the same location.
Chipotle is supposed to be opening in the new building a block away in early fall.
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Chipotle
14925 Shady Grove Rd Unit L, Rockville, MD 20850
What happened to Cal Tortilla in Germantown?
Chipotle is opening up in the same center soon. Might have something to do with it.
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Chipotle
14925 Shady Grove Rd Unit L, Rockville, MD 20850
Restaurant Everyone Hates But You
I like Lauriol Plaza/Cactus Cantina. It's not 5 star dining, but its better than other mainstream mexican/tex-mex options (Austin Grill, On the Border, Rio Grande, etc).
Also like Mama Lucia - the strip mall Italian restaurant all over Maryland suburbs. Good food, huge portions, reasonable prices.
That's Amore is also a favorite despite closing many locations over the years.
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Rio Grande Cafe
231 Rio Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
On the Border
8230 Gateway Overlook, Elkridge, MD 21075
That's Amore Restaurant
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste G5, Columbia, MD 21044
Restaurants Everyone Loves Except You
2Amys - pizza was soggy, undercooked dough, 45 min wait, loud/noisy
Jaleo - tiny portions (yes, even for tapas), chicken was overcooked, other items were cold, overpriced & left hungry
Recommondations near American University
It's not upscale or hip, but Cactus Cantina is right off campus. Seems pretty popular with the college crowd.
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Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Casual, business dining options in Rockville, MD?
I'd have to vote for Tower Oaks too. It's a good place for a diverse group of people. The food may not be 4-star but it's consistent and service is good. Plus the building has character and is worth seeing.
Coalfire Pizza Kentlands
The new place is called "Tony & James", supposed to open June 5, according to a local news article:
"Tony and James’ chef comes from The Palm restaurant, according to Lloyd, and a former Bonefish Grill employee, Megan Lessard, is the general manager. While Lloyd declined to unveil the menu, he did say patrons could count on a version of “Kobe Sliders”; wood-fired pizzas and paninis; and build-your-own burgers and turkey burgers. Happy hour specials will complement the restaurant’s regular American-fare menu, which will be available until 11 p.m"
http://www.towncourier.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=96&twindow=Default&mad=No&sdetail=621&wpage=&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2842&hn=towncourier&he=.com
Coalfire Pizza Kentlands
I personally haven't been to Coalfire (yet?), but my sister went and said it was the worst pizza she ever had.
