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Mr. Ected
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Has anyone else been out to the Smokehouse Live restaurant in Leesburg Village? Went a couple weeks ago, and it's not Tipsey, but good. Looking forward to going on a weekend for smoked prime rib!!
Their method is interesting, you pay by weight for the meats, and it's set up cafeteria style, so it can be very quick if you want it to be. (Ate there in a rush before going to the Bond movie.)
Would be dangerous to live in that area in the summer, when they have the sliding doors open, with the smells of smoked meats wafting through the neighborhood!!
Their method is interesting, you pay by weight for the meats, and it's set up cafeteria style, so it can be very quick if you want it to be. (Ate there in a rush before going to the Bond movie.)
Would be dangerous to live in that area in the summer, when they have the sliding doors open, with the smells of smoked meats wafting through the neighborhood!!
VA703
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Swing 51
Footballguy
What do you recommend? I may be going Thurs for dinner. Looking at menu I'll probably go with the short ribs.
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
When I went my friend had pulled pork, I had Farmers Roast, which is basically a smoked roast beef. Delicious, nice and tender!! For sides we both had the mac & cheese, and I had the cucumber tomato salad, also delicious. I only tried the House Sauce, which was very good.
I also found the people there very friendly and helpful. When you go up to get your meal, if it isn't super busy (which I wouldn't expect a Thursday to be) talk to them and ask what's good and would fit what you like!
On a side note, I 'cheated' this year and got our Thanksgiving meal 'to go-ish' from Tuscarora Mill (Nice and easy, good meal). Next year if we do that again, I may look into Smokehouse Live, they were offering smoked turkeys.
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
No, I have a hard time with filet mignon, I just prefer a rib eye; so paying the extra for a wellington just seems too much when I can get a nice big rib eye for less.
VA703
Footballguy
always wanted to try a wellington after watching hells kitchen.. outside of making my own this is the closest ive found.. not too many restaurants offer itNo, I have a hard time with filet mignon, I just prefer a rib eye; so paying the extra for a wellington just seems too much when I can get a nice big rib eye for less.
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
I would bet a better steak house might have one, like a Ruth's Chris.always wanted to try a wellington after watching hells kitchen.. outside of making my own this is the closest ive found.. not too many restaurants offer itNo, I have a hard time with filet mignon, I just prefer a rib eye; so paying the extra for a wellington just seems too much when I can get a nice big rib eye for less.
But I have rarely had anything bad from Wegmans, so go for it!!
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
So I know I'm a tourist (well kinda) but I'm leaving now to go to Old Ebbitt Grill. Have a reservation for 5pm as my project is over this week.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Le Refuge in Old Town does an old school Wellington with the duck liver mousse and mushrooms between the puff pastry and the filet.I would bet a better steak house might have one, like a Ruth's Chris.always wanted to try a wellington after watching hells kitchen.. outside of making my own this is the closest ive found.. not too many restaurants offer itNo, I have a hard time with filet mignon, I just prefer a rib eye; so paying the extra for a wellington just seems too much when I can get a nice big rib eye for less.
But I have rarely had anything bad from Wegmans, so go for it!!
VA703
Footballguy
awesomeLe Refuge in Old Town does an old school Wellington with the duck liver mousse and mushrooms between the puff pastry and the filet.I would bet a better steak house might have one, like a Ruth's Chris.always wanted to try a wellington after watching hells kitchen.. outside of making my own this is the closest ive found.. not too many restaurants offer itNo, I have a hard time with filet mignon, I just prefer a rib eye; so paying the extra for a wellington just seems too much when I can get a nice big rib eye for less.
But I have rarely had anything bad from Wegmans, so go for it!!
will check this out!
The_Man
Footballguy
DC Sports Bog with an awesomely awful McDonald's commercial featuring the Hogs and the Orioles from 1984.
Those were the good old days - Back-to-back Super Bowl appearances and World Series champs.
This also reminds me of one of my favorite things ever about growing up in DC -- the Jhoon Rhee "Nobody Bothers Me" commercial.
I know this was discussed at some point in a thread about local commercials, but I can't remember if it was ever talked about here (and I can't use the Search function). I can still sing that thing word for word.
Those were the good old days - Back-to-back Super Bowl appearances and World Series champs.
This also reminds me of one of my favorite things ever about growing up in DC -- the Jhoon Rhee "Nobody Bothers Me" commercial.
I know this was discussed at some point in a thread about local commercials, but I can't remember if it was ever talked about here (and I can't use the Search function). I can still sing that thing word for word.
The_Man
Footballguy
Here's the Jhoon Rhee commercial.
If you're not from that late 70s era of DC, it probably won't mean that much, but it's a trip down memory lane for me. I once saw a video of Dave Grohl singing it, which I thought was pretty cool.
If you're not from that late 70s era of DC, it probably won't mean that much, but it's a trip down memory lane for me. I once saw a video of Dave Grohl singing it, which I thought was pretty cool.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Ironically, nothing makes me want to murder like a hundred people more than the night they light the national Christmas tree.
nittanylion
Footballguy
Normandie Farm, on the edge of Montgomery County, MD and DC, if you use the Falls Road scenic back way, along the Potomac River by way of MacArthur Boulevard, is one place I'd suggest for a classic Beef Wellington.
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My wife's family goes there every year after Greek Easter mass for like a midnight dinner. One year they tricked me into getting this soup that was made with goat brains without me knowing what it was. It was pretty gross, but not the worst thing I've eaten.
I had my rehearsal dinner there for my wedding. Good food (avoid goat brain soup though).
Classic!
Swing 51
Footballguy
Went to Smokehouse Live. I liked the brisket the most. Also had two spare ribs and some pulled pork - both were alright. The cheese grits was outstanding and the mac and cheese was nothing special. Pretty interesting place, though it was ####### cold at the bar, they need to crank up the heat a bit.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
I think/hear about Jhoon Rhee somewhat regularly, but Kiss My Bumper guy hadn't crossed my mind in many many years. Thanks for that one
dgreen
Footballguy
Hopefully it's a hoax so we can proceed to make jokes about how that mall needs to be blown up anyway.
tom22406
Footballguy
Couldn't tell you the last time I was in that place.Potomac Mills on the other hand.................
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
We sat in the back in the area away from the bar. Don't remember the temperature, but the night was a bit warmer. I was hungry and in a hurry, so that changes the experience!
Sebowski
Footballguy
dschuler
Footballguy
fatness
Footballguy
nittanylion
Footballguy
No ####...oh, man. Arby's 'Jamocha' --->
. Gonna have my body take one for the team tomorrow in honor of KB.The man who created sports talk radio as I know it...really feels like I lost an old friend. So many memories.
:sigh: This is what I always think of, at times like this: the earliest time I can recall genuinely feeling 'loss'...
Dorothy: Goodbye, Tinman. Oh, don't cry! You'll rust so dreadfully. Here's your oil can.
Tin Woodsman: Now I know I've got a heart, 'cause it's breaking...
Dorothy: Goodbye, Lion. I know it isn't right, but I'm going to miss the way you used to hollar for help before you found your courage.
Cowardly Lion: I never would've found it if it hadn't been for you...
Dorothy: [to Scarecrow] I think I'm going to miss you most of all.
Gator Shawn
Footballguy
We're coming to DC for a family sightseeing vacation in March 2016. March 19th-26th specifically.
We'll be flying into DCA early AM on the 19th.
We're weighing a few options for lodging:
1. Split it up between Dupont Circle and somewhere outside of DC and using the Metro
With this option, which is my preferred, I'd like to spend 2-3 nights at a place in the middle of it all (where that exactly is remains to be determined) and then the rest of the nights somewhere out at the end of the Metro lines like Silver Spring, New Carrollton, Bethesda, etc. I want to stay on the MD side because I plan to visit a friend a fellow FBG in Catonsville, MD at least once during the trip.
2. All Outside of DC and using Metro
With this option we'd just stay in a single location for all 7 nights somewhere again like Silver Spring, New Carrollton, Bethesda.
I've been using this site to look at places. http://hotelsneardcmetro.com/washington-dc-hotels-near-metro/
We're trying to keep the total cost each night to under $200 on average. I do have two kids 12 and 15 so will be trying to find suites or hotels rooms with a little privacy.
Does anyone have solid advice on either option?
How would we find the long ride into the various sights every day from one of those outside stations?
We'll be flying into DCA early AM on the 19th.
We're weighing a few options for lodging:
1. Split it up between Dupont Circle and somewhere outside of DC and using the Metro
With this option, which is my preferred, I'd like to spend 2-3 nights at a place in the middle of it all (where that exactly is remains to be determined) and then the rest of the nights somewhere out at the end of the Metro lines like Silver Spring, New Carrollton, Bethesda, etc. I want to stay on the MD side because I plan to visit a friend a fellow FBG in Catonsville, MD at least once during the trip.
2. All Outside of DC and using Metro
With this option we'd just stay in a single location for all 7 nights somewhere again like Silver Spring, New Carrollton, Bethesda.
I've been using this site to look at places. http://hotelsneardcmetro.com/washington-dc-hotels-near-metro/
We're trying to keep the total cost each night to under $200 on average. I do have two kids 12 and 15 so will be trying to find suites or hotels rooms with a little privacy.
Does anyone have solid advice on either option?
How would we find the long ride into the various sights every day from one of those outside stations?
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Since your trip to see your friend is almost to Baltimore, I'm not sure positioning your hotel is that necessary. Your trip is about an hour, depending on traffic, so a place in the city or Arlington isn't going to add too much.
I'm partial to Arlington, close to DC, many Metro stations, and stuff to do evening (food, etc)
Gator Shawn
Footballguy
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Depends on when you are heading north, If you are in evening rush hour, then traffic might be difficult, but most other times it shouldn't be to big of an issue. If you look at a map, Arlington was original supposed to be a part of DC, so if you are in Arlington, close to the river (Rosslyn, Pentagon City), you are very close to downton.
Please correct me if I am wrong DC FFA guys!
Don Quixote
Footballguy
If staying outside DC, I think Arlington/Alexandria is also easier because you don't have to transfer on the train, which can be a PITA sometimes. The red line (which is what you'd be riding in from Maryland) does not hit a lot of areas close to major tourist attractions; you'd probably want to transfer at Metro Center. The Blue and Orange lines hit Capitol Hill, Smithsonian, and Arlington Cemetery (Blue only).
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Gator Shawn
Footballguy
Well, a few places in MD were on Blue Orange Silver. But yeah, I think I would prefer Arlington anyway, my only concern was being closer to Baltimore.
We're going to take a day trip to Baltimore and also Annapolis. (need to motivate the 12-year-old who wants to go there)
fatness
Footballguy
If you don't have all your sightseeing spots picked out yet, go see Great Falls on the Potomac. Really impressive no matter how many times you see it.
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Didn't think about this till reading your post fatness, but that visit is in the early window for the Cherry Blossoms. If you are lucky and the timing is right, this is spectacular.
BTW since you are in the window, I wouldn't last-minute on your reservations for hotels. If starts to head towards early, you could have some issues.
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