FoodieLTD

Tom Douglas restaurant decision help needed!

Hi. So I am having a work 'meeting' over dinner for four people and was told to pick a Tom Douglas restaurant. They all look good. Lola looks the most interesting to me, just bc I like Mediterranean food -- but is it more of a breakfast/brunch place? Should I just go with either Palace Kitchen of Dahlia Lounge? What about Etta's? Serious Pie is out bc I don't want to take them for pizza (even though it looks delicious).

Criteria:
- good food
- atmosphere where we can hear each other speaking
- lighting semi good (not dark and romantic)
- not too casual / not too stuffy

A nudge in the right direction would be appreicated! Thanks!

on Dec 28, 2009

Seattle Help - I've done my homework first, just needs refining

Thanks, mrnelso! You are definitely helping refine my list, as I'm sure I won;t be able to tackle all on first visit. So I will definitely go to Poppy, with or without another diner. I'll follow my nose and stomach at Pike Place and check out the ones listed above when I'm there. And Brasa looks really prmising -- I guess I'm a small plate/pinchos/tapas kinda guy. And I'm hoping one of the gelaterias is serving nutella gelato that week. mmmmmm.

on Dec 06, 2009

Seattle Help - I've done my homework first, just needs refining

How about the Red Mill burger? Worth it?

on Dec 06, 2009

Best Restaurantants for Foodists in Dupont / Logan Circle / Thomas Circle

Bistro du Coin is fantastic. Great steak du maison with some delicious pomme frites. Fun atmosphere. Cheap champagnes by the glass and bottle.

on Dec 06, 2009

Seattle Help - I've done my homework first, just needs refining

Great reply, Paqpln! I especially like the Po Dogs, Cafe Presse and George's Deli recs. And yeah, nopt a die-hard donut guy, so can probably skip Top Pot and save room for other deliciousness.

Still curious about Poppy's. Can someone explain the Thali, Smali, etc., concept?

on Dec 06, 2009

Julia's Empanadas

Hi, I'm trying to recreate a few empanadas from Julia's -- the chorizo, jamaican, and the turkey. Any thoughts on some of the specific spices? Anyone have good recipes for the dough? And what type of chorizo do they use? Mexican?

on Dec 06, 2009

Seattle Help - I've done my homework first, just needs refining

I'm going to be in Seattle for 3 days/3 nights for work. A good portion of dining will be done on my own. So I'm trying to figure out where I can go both alone and with someone. I have gotten some good recs from past posts and topics, but please help me refine my choices or add to the list. I've included some links for other Seattle first-timers as they ready their own eat-lists.

Palace Kitchen - dinner at bar
http://tomdouglas.com/index.php?page=palace-kitchen

Matt's in the Market - lunch at pike place/catfish sandwich -- other good items on menu?
http://www.mattsinthemarket.com/

Stealhead Diner - anything special? or not for this trip?
http://www.steelheaddiner.com/

Piroshky Piroshky - Russian Bakery - i'm polish and make my grandmother's pierogi recipes -- are these worth it? which are the best?
http://www.piroshkybakery.com/#

Top Pot Donut - worth it?
http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/doughnuts.html

Salumi - italian cured meats -- the website says something about call-in orders only. but there's no mune. what's the deal? or should i go with deluarenti's instead?
http://www.salumicuredmeats.com/

Brasa - Spanish, good HH/bar menu
http://www.brasa.com/

Gelatiamo -- do they have nutella gelato, my favorite
www.gelatiamo.com

Poppy - thali and desserts - eat at the bar? can a solo eater enjoy it here? or is there too much for one diner.
http://www.poppyseattle.com/thali.html

Dahlia Lounge - lunch/HH
http://tomdouglas.com/index.php?page=dahlia-lounge

Café Besalu in Ballard - breakfast/pastries/cardamom pretzel/ginger biscuit/pain du chocolat -- what are other good recs in ballard?

Pike Place Market -- what are the other 'can't-be-missed' 's
http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/frameset.asp?flash=false

Other Tom Douglas spots OK to dine solo? at the bar?
Cream Cheese hot dogs - where's the best one? is it worth it? and what do i get on it? (besides cream cheese, of course).
Zig Zag - cocktails/lounge
Mee Sum Pastry - humbow/at pike place -- what is the best kind?
Starbuck's number one - i'm a daily starbucks guy and have to make the pilgrimage and pay my respects

on Dec 06, 2009

Italian place to carbo load before Marathon

I second Sette. And if it is still warm out, they have a nice outside seating area. Right in Dupont. They have great pastas and pizza.

on Jul 19, 2009

Koshary in DC? Or Egyptian Restaurant?

Hi. I'm going to Cairo for a few days next month and want to try some Egyptian food before I go so I can know what to order. I also want to try Koshary before I go. PLease let me know if you know of a good place in DC or in the DC metro area. Thanks! Also, feel free to suggest good places in Cairo too.

LTD

on Jul 12, 2009

Cairo - recs on food, food souvenirs and restaurants

Hi. I'll be in Cairo later this August and am looking for all sorts of recommendations. What should I be eating? Which restaurants can't be missed? What should I bring back to the States with me - spices, non-perishables I can only find in Egypt, etc. - and where do I find it.

Thanks in advance for the help. I'm game for anything, just want it to be really good.

LTD

on May 22, 2009

FoodieLTD in Middle East, Southwest Asia & Africa

Pizza in NOLA - where?

Hi. Promised my vegetarian friend we can get pizza somewhere tonight (she's been a good sport and has allowed me to eat-at-will here thus far). Any good pizza recs? Is Louisinana Pizza Kitchen good?

on Mar 31, 2009

Vegetarian-friendly recs?

Thanks! I've also been reading that Bennahcin is really good and has some great veg options. Not typical NOLA fare, but unique in its own right.

on Mar 29, 2009

What should I get at Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery?

Thanks, Mike! I'm looking forward to it!

on Mar 29, 2009

What should I get at Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery?

I want to go there for lunch, but would like recs as to what to order. Obviously a sandwich on their banh mi -- but what kind? And should I get something to go with the sandwich?

on Mar 29, 2009

Vegetarian-friendly recs?

Hi. I'm going to NOLA with a friend who is vegetarian. But I am a pretty serious meat eater. Any recs that will satisfy both of us and is very typical NOLA?

on Mar 29, 2009

Dinner in Nara

I am going to be in Nara for one night, during the Tokae Festival when they light up the park and other places with candles. Are there any recommendations for dinner, and maybe lunch too. Are there places outside for dinner where I can enjoy the viewe? Thanks again everyone! I leave for Japan on Saturday!

LTD

on Jul 30, 2008

FoodieLTD in Japan

Tipping advice in restaurants...

I am going to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara next week and will be eating at a variety of restaurants -- in both food and price range (thanks to everyone's great suggestions!). One thing that I'm still unsure of is tipping. My Japanese teacher from Yokohama said that no one tips in Japan and that the difference is included in the wait staff's higher wages, as opposed to wait staff in the States. But I am going to some higher-end resataurants such as New York Grill. Please help me so I don't do anything disrespectful (or follish).

LTD

on Jul 28, 2008

FoodieLTD in Japan

Food Souvenirs - what to get and where to get it?

Sounds great. Exactly what I was asking. I just returned from Africa where I brought back a bunch of spices and some South African chutneys that I can't find in DC (or which would be super expensive). So I'm looking to do the same when I go to Japan (I leave next Friday). Nyleve -- did you do any guided tour of Tsukiji?

Thanks again!

LTD

on Jul 24, 2008

FoodieLTD in Japan

Fine Dining Chinese Restaurant?

This is probably the best in DC:

Mr K's
(202) 331-8868
www.mrksny.com
2121 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

on Jul 21, 2008