tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34566323053122896872024-03-04T21:35:08.769-08:002 Dudes Who Love FoodWe are two brothers, 18 and 20 year olds, who LOVE food. We review restaurants locally and in our travels....and we make "how to" videos about healthy food.Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768737160698604446noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456632305312289687.post-85260055038556996752018-06-18T12:25:00.003-07:002018-06-19T13:30:52.883-07:00International Sushi Day 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy International Sushi Day to the sushi connoisseurs around the globe. Whether you like the basic california rolls, the more savory philadelphia rolls, or traditional Japanese sashimi, this day is for you. To celebrate the occasion, I've listed several past blog posts that highlight our love for sushi:<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span style="color: red;">Bonchon Chicken</span><span id="goog_2111512360"></span></a> is a Korean restaurant known for its signature fried chicken items - wings, drums, and strips. The restaurant chain, with locations worldwide ranging from the Middle East to East Asia, also serves a variety of Korean dishes such as tteokbouki, bibimbap, and bulgolgi. </div>
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Sleek black booths and tables, flat screen televisions, and a high ceiling give the place a modern allure. I particularly liked where my friends and I sat, a big booth next to the window where we all had plenty of space.<br />
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My friends and I decided to share two orders of 30 piece wings. The wings come in two flavors, soy garlic and spicy, and are served with a side of pickled radish. It's cool that you can customize the wing order - any combination that you like ranging from half and half to only soy garlic or spicy. We selected 25 soy garlic and 5 spicy wings.<br />
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The soy garlic wings tasted incredibly savory. We liked how the wings were distinctively crispy on the outside, which gave it a slight crunch when you bit into it. The wings have just the right amount of sauce glazed on the skin; it's a goldilocks state where it does not feel like the wings are too saucy nor barely tasty due to a lack of sauce. Simply put, these large wings were an exceptional entree for any chicken wing connoisseur.<br />
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The spicy wings are definitely a stark contrast to the soy garlic wings; these wings are on the complete opposite spectrum of the tangy soy garlic wings. Although the texture is the same as the aforementioned soy wings, these wings are packing heat. There is a delay between when you taste the zesty flavor and hotness after taking the initial bite. I tried two of these wings one right after the other and seriously underestimated the overall heat when it hit me. I'm not the biggest fan of hot wings, as I prefer either mild or sweet, but they are differently worth trying if you're up for the challenge.<br />
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Today, I was invited to a complimentary preview meal at <a href="https://www.shakeshack.com/" style="color: red;">Shake Shack</a>, the newest restaurant at the Mall in Columbia. Located in the corner space formerly occupied by Champs, Shake Shack officially opens on Wednesday, December 20 at 11 a.m. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The American eatery, known for its burgers and shakes, held this private event to introduce their menu to the community and as a fundraiser for Howard County's </span><a href="http://www.grassrootscrisis.org/" style="color: orange; text-align: start;">Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center</a><span style="text-align: start;">: a nonprofit organization that provides</span><span style="color: orange; text-align: start;"> </span>crisis and suicide intervention programs and shelter and assistance for the homeless.</div>
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Shake Shack started in New York City as a Madison Square Park hot dog cart. As news spread about the cart, its popularity grew. In 2004, the company opened a permanent kiosk in the park and continued to expand its presence and menu. Today, there are over 150 restaurants worldwide - including the Columbia location.<br />
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The first thing that caught my eye when I walked into the Columbia store was the clean, industrial feel. With its high ceilings, stainless steel signage and floor to ceiling windows, the restaurant has a hip and modern vibe.<br />
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Visitors can view the menu on oversized menu boards located perpendicular to the order counter. Expect to find traditional burger joint items - five burger choices including a vegetarian option (portobello mushroom), a chicken sandwich, three hot dog choices and an array of shakes and frozen custards treats.<br />
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I ordered the ShackStack burger (cheeseburger and a ’shroom burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and shacksauce), crinkle cut french fries, and the salted caramel milkshake.<br />
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The Shack Stackburger is a combo of the 'shroom burger (a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses) and a cheeseburger.<br />
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This burger has a lot going on. You can see from the picture how the cheese oozes on the patty and, when in tandem with the melted cheese from the portobello mushroom, provides a distinct gooey ecstasy of flavor that we all crave in our cheeseburgers. Even though the burger was a little messy due to the cheeses (the wrapping helped assuage this), rest assured that this burger is not greasy.<br />
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My mother ordered the restaurant's staple item - the ShackBurger (but without cheese). It is similar to the Shack Stack except less ingredients. This is a classic. The simple taste of 100% all natural angus beef patty with salt, pepper and shack sauce (a mix of pickle brine, tomato, and mayo that is similar to a chipotle mayo) is perfection. The shack sauce makes this burger for me.<br />
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The fries were a hit with me and mom. Moderately salted, incredibly soft on the inside with a slight (cannot stress how minute this is) crisp on the exterior, and cooked to golden brown. Best part, I can taste the natural potato flavor and not grease. These are the true epitome of fantastic fries; I might even come back just for fries.<br />
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The Pie Oh My dessert, a seasonal pie topped with vanilla custard, was suggested by the cashier. My mom loves apple pie but was not crazy about this one. It was way more dough than apple by a 3:1 ratio. To make matters worse, the dough was hard to break with a spoon. The custard, likewise, was thick but not heavy on the vanilla flavor.<br />
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The salted caramel shake was a knockout with me and my mom. The flavor was intense, equal parts salty and caramel with hints of other spices that we couldn't figure out, but just made it fantastic.<br />
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Shake Shack is a great addition to the Howard County restaurant scene. Anyone hankering for American comfort food, this is your place. In addition, the store location next to the AMC movie theatre makes it a great pre or post movie meal.<br />
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Bravo Shake Shack for partnering with Grassroots to help our community.<br />
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What recently opened up a month ago in College Park, features live entertainment, and has an odd name? The answer to all three questions is two words: Milkboy Arthouse.<br />
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Featuring a performance venue as well as a craft bar in addition to the eatery, Milkboy Arthouse is not just a typical American type restaurant (an understatement to say the least). <br />
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Although the current menu lacks a substantial list of options to chose from, keep in mind that the restaurant has just opened and that this is their tentative menu; they'll be expanding their menu throughout the summer and the fall. However, this doesn't mean that their existing items aren't worth your money (far from it). With that being said, Charles selected the turkey sandwich (as a more health conscious option) while I selected the hangover burger (definitely not a health conscious option).</div>
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The turkey sandwich consisted of bourbon honey roasted turkey breast, lemon thyme aioli, anjou pears, cherry pepper relish, bacon, and baby greens as well as a side of fries (all sandwiches come with a side of fries). The bread was toasted, and moisted down with the lemon thyme aioli to perfect texture. The turkey combined with pears, and sweet relish packed a powerful punch of flavor. Soft turkey, crispy bacon, delectable greens, subtle pears, and light relish added up to one of the best turkey sandwiches I've ever had. On a side note, the fries were tasty but too brittle for my liking.<br />
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The hangover burger was comprised of brisket blend patty, fried egg, smoked bacon, pickled peppers, cheddar, and chili mayo. The first thing I noticed was incredibly soft the burger (as well as every ingredient) was. This burger literally melted in my mouth every time I took a bite. Plus, all the ingredients complimented each other to produce a taste - characterized as an almost tangy flavor - that is the epitome of delicious. What really completes this burger is the fried egg. I can ramble on about how the yolk only slightly oozes when you bite into it, how the fried egg is not too overpowering and doesn't detract from the overall flavor, and how the fried egg contributes to the texture of the burger as a whole. But, you have to actually try this burger to believe me. This is how a burger should be, bravo Milkboy Arthouse!</div>
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Overall, I am infatuated with Milkboy Arthouse! From the atmosphere to the food, I love it all. Caution to any college students in the area though, it is on the pricier side in the $10-$20 range. However, regardless of price, I highly recommend trying Milkboy Arthouse's entrees if you're in the area. Even if you're not in the area, you won't be disappointed if you decide to stop in. </div>
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Yesterday, we returned to an old time 2 dudeswholovefood favorite, <a href="https://bigfishgrill.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Big Fish Grill</span></a>, located in Rehobeth Beach Delaware!</div>
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Pecan Crusted Halibut<br />
topped with lemon cream<br />
sauce with a side of regular mashers,<br />
sweet mash potatoes and<br />
tropical fruit salsa. This generous<br />
piece of Halibut was tender,<br />
savory, and overall scrumptious. In<br />
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This dish came with an option of two sides<br />
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smooth and loaded with a perfect<br />
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Last week, Charles and I visited Mrs. Obama's White House Kitchen Garden.<br />
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As foodies and food bloggers, we have been following the Garden activities since its inception, which dates back to when I was in 5th grade. It was such an honor to see it up close.<br />
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According to the White House Garden Tour book, the grounds were purposely designed that way - "molded into a series of hills that give the impression of a sprawling rural landscape". <br />
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Our walk to the Kitchen Garden took us passed the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden located between the First Family's residence and the East Wing. </div>
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Adjacent to the Rose Garden, the Oval Office windows look out to the First Kid's play set. I wonder when they were younger if Malia and Sasha Obama ever knocked on the window to say "Hi" to their dad?<br />
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The Garden is a symbol of Mrs. Obama's efforts to raise a new generation of healthier kids. Just days before our visit, Mrs. Obama unveiled new wooden, stone and steel features that will enable it to be a permanent fixture for future presidents.<br />
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Mrs. Obama established the four-season Kitchen Garden in 2009. It is believed to be the first White House vegetable garden since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden during World War II.<br />
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In its first nine months, the Kitchen Garden "yielded over a thousand pounds of produce," according to the tour book. The harvest is used to feed the first family and guests at White House functions. A third of the garden's produce is donated to Miriam's Kitchen, a local organization that supports the homeless.<br />
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Although there are several raised beds, one in particular stood out. The raised bed named after President Thomas Jefferson contains seeds from his famous Monticello estate garden in Virginia, including lettuce, brussels sprouts, beets, kale and artichokes. </div>
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The best part about the Kitchen Garden is how Mrs. Obama designed it: an interactive, hands-on place to learn about food.<br />
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Every year, Mrs. Obama invites students from around the country to help plant seeds and harvest produce.<br />
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From its inception, former White House Chef Sam Kass and now Current White House Chef Cristeta Comerford have been instrumental in using the Kitchen Garden to teach kids about the benefits of gardening and eating whole foods.<br />
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The Obama's aren't the only family who reside at 1600 Pennslyania Ave. A family of bees - approximately 35,000 - also call the White House home.<br />
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First Beekeeper Charlie Brandt and former White House Chef Sam Kass brought the bee colony to the White House lawn in 2009. Since that time, the bees have helped pollinate the Kitchen Garden and provide honey for the Obama family and state dinners.<br />
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Just before we exited, we noticed these farm machines parked slightly out of view. A nod to the reality that keeping up all the White House gardens and grounds is an enormous job.<br />
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Our visit was an amazing experience. I'm still in awe that I got to see the White House Kitchen Garden! I hope Mrs. Obama's new garden features will enable it to be a permanent addition to the South Lawn, so that others will have the same opportunity, as we did, to visit and learn from it.<br />
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Growing up in an Italian-American household, eating fresh, whole foods is a daily part of our lives. It is the reason we started this food blog five years ago. This tradition allows our bodies to operate with more stamina and strengthen our immune system. We plan to continue this tradition when we have families of our own.<br />
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We see the difference Mrs. Obama and other health advocates are making to improve the health of the next generation. We see our friends making better food choices. The Kitchen Garden and other health programs like it are making an impact.<br />
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Much thanks to the First Family and Mrs. Obama's organization <i>Let's Move</i> for leading the charge.<br />
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Here's one more cool video I found that demonstrates how the White House utilizes the Kitchen Garden for State Dinners.<br />
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Booeymonger has 3 main areas of seating: the main open space near the register, a raised section, and atrium seating overlooking Wisconsin Avenue.<br />
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It was love at first bite - packed with veggies held together by gooey cheese on a toasted whole wheat bread. From time to time, the ingredients fell out of the bread, but Charles didn't seem to mind.<br />
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What really makes this sandwich is the baguette - big, not too bready, soft on the inside but has a slightly crunchy shell. The only down side is its large size which made it difficult to get my mouth around. It also made for a sloppy eat. Despite these issues, the meat and toppings were a great combo and very tasty. The turkey was sliced thin - just how I like it. And the Russian dressing just makes this sandwich sing.<br />
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Booeymonger is a cross between a diner and a deli. Nothing fancy just quick, good eats. It was easy to order at the counter and the food was brought out in record time. It's casual atmosphere and reasonable prices are a welcome contrast between the fancier, high priced alternatives next door at Mazza Gallery. Since the place has been in operation since 1979, we're not the only one coming back to this joint. Oh, and I really like the funky name....Booeymonger.<br />
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When Charles and I arrived at around 12 pm, the place was mobbed. You can see from the picture that the line to get food spanned from Cava to the next store. After waiting for more than 40 minutes in the sweltering heat, we arrived at the counter and ordered our long anticipated free meal.<br />
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Compared to the Cava location we always go to in Tenleytown, Washington D.C, this one is way more spacious; a variety of seating options including booths, tables, and high tops are spread out and organized so that you don’t feel crowded or cramped. In addition, I like the organic vibe to this restaurant. From the pictures of veggies and fruits on the wall to the sign that highlights how Cava’s items are, “whenever possible”, sourced from local farms, the emphasis here is healthy eating.<br />
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I ordered a mixed greens salad (super greens, arugula, spinach, romaine, and mesclun) with tzatziki, hummus, crazy feta (costs extra normally), roasted red pepper hummus, chicken, braised lamb (costs extra normally), cabbage slaw, tomato and onion, diced cucumbers, tomato and cucumber, kalamata olives, pickled onions, crumbled feta, and gordy's pickled banana peppers with yogurt dill dressing and a side of lemon herb tahini dressing. From its immense size to its aesthetically pleasing appearance, simply put, the meal was divine. All of these different flavors and combinations, from the smooth and thick hummus to the spicy and creamy crazy feta, mixing together was like having a party in my mouth.There is one caveat about this dish you should know: it’s extremely addicting and you won’t be able to stop eating it.<br />
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Charles ordered the mixed greens salad (super greens, arugula, spinach, romaine, and mesclun) with lentils (costs extra normally), tzatziki, hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, braised lamb (costs extra normally), cabbage slaw, tomato and onion, diced cucumbers, tomato and cucumber, pickled onions, crumbled feta, and gordy's pickled banana peppers with a side of yogurt dill dressing. Likewise, Charles praised the heavenly dish. His only wish is that they mix all the ingredients in the salad together instead of just putting the glob of hummus in one spot and the tzatziki in another. However, you can mix up the salad yourself with your fork so this really isn’t a concern.<br />
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The watermelon mint beverage (simple syrup, watermelon, water, and lime/limeade) has a unique taste. One word perfectly describes this drink: funky. As one of their sweeter selection of summer housemade drinks, it had an initial sugary and distinct watermelon flavor but the aftertaste changed to a sharp lime/limeade flavor. </div>
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Does <a href="http://www.kogiyaki.com/index.html"><span style="color: red;">Kogiyaki Korean BBQ</span></a> look familiar to you? If it does, then you must remember <a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2014/03/bean-burgundy-bread-ellicott-city.html"><span style="color: orange;">Bean and Burgundy Bread</span></a> (formerly occupied the same building). The difference between the two is that Kogiyaki focuses more on Korean and Asian cuisine than having a variety of American and Asian food items like Bean and Burgundy.<br />
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I was enticed to eat at Kogiyaki by their lunch sushi buffet - sushi, Korean food, and a salad bar. For someone who is as hungry as I am, buffets are always worth the money. <br />
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I was pleasantly surprised with all the options I had to choose from:</div>
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The California roll consisted of imitation crab meat, avocado, cucumber, and fish eggs (tobiko). Some Asian restaurants don't put the fish eggs on the California roll, so I appreciate them using it here; it's 10 times more aesthetically pleasing with it than without it. Also, I loved how the subtle flavors and soft textures of each ingredient produced a delicious combination. Even though each individual roll was slightly thin and smaller than usual, the size of it didn't bother me because I could always get more rolls if I wasn't satiated.<br />
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The fried rice includes carrots, fried eggs, onions, and peas. The dish reminded me of the same type of fried rice from a Benihana or Sakura as opposed to that of a Chinese restaurant. Although the rice was filling, I would have liked the dish to have an abundance of different types of vegetables (the flavor would be more potent).<br />
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It has been a week since the historic area of my town, Ellicott City, was devastated by a hideous flood. The storm destroyed much of the town, demolished sidewalks and the foundation of buildings.<br />
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Founded in 1772, the history of Ellicott City pre-dates the Civil War - click <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/ellicott-city/bs-md-ellicott-city-history-20160801-story.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a> </span>for more information.<br />
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We take great pride that many of the historic buildings are meticulous cared for and give our downtown its charm. <br />
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The aftermath of the flood left our town in pain.<span style="color: yellow;"> <span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/31/us/maryland-flooding/index.html">Two people lost their lives and countless businesses and homes were absolutely devastated.</a> </span></span></div>
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These streets housed a vibrant business district, including restaurants that we visited often.<br />
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It's really awful to see all the places you grew up with just obliterated. In just a blink of an eye, businesses, homes and two people, just gone. It's really hard to even wrap our heads around that.<br />
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The road to recovery will be long but Ellicott City will<span style="color: lime;"> #RiseAboveTheWater</span>.<br />
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To help people and businesses get back on their feet, we are publicizing the following gofundme.com pages for the affected restaurants in the historic district (HT to Floria Volynskaya's Facebook page). Please help if you can.<br />
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Every penny helps to get these restaurants back on main street. So, let's all do our part in restoring the town we love back to its former glory.<br />
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Judge's Bench - https://www.gofundme.com/judgesbench<br />
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Ellicott Mills Brewing Company - https://www.gofundme.com/2hhhex8<br />
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La Palapa Mexican Grill & Cantina - https://www.gofundme.com/lapalapagrill<br />
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Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant -https://www.gofundme.com/2hkn2j94<br />
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Little French Market - https://www.gofundme.com/2hqefbg<br />
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Pure Wine Cafe - https://www.gofundme.com/2htkeac<br />
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Johnny's Bistro on Main (blog post <a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2014/12/johnnys-bistro-on-main-bean-hollow.html"><span style="color: cyan;">here</span></a>) - https://www.gofundme.com/2hvtrws<br />
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Sweet Cascades Chocolatier - https://www.gofundme.com/2hm8cwws<br />
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Tea on the Tiber - https://www.gofundme.com/teaonthetiber<br />
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The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant -https://www.gofundme.com/therumormillec<br />
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Cacao Lane Restaurant - https://www.gofundme.com/2hhmpbcc<br />
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Portalli's - https://www.gofundme.com/supportportallis<br />
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Bean Hollow Roastery & Espresso (blog post <a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2014/12/johnnys-bistro-on-main-bean-hollow.html" style="color: cyan;">here</a>) - https://www.youcaring.com/gretchen-shuey-614117<br />
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The Phoenix Emporium - https://www.gofundme.com/2hmcgtdg<br />
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Even though main street is closed, The Trolley Stop <span style="color: red;">(read our 2015 blog post <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/search?q=trolley++stop+"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>)</span> </span></span>is one of the few restaurants still open in historic Ellicott City. Charles and I decided to show our support by dining there last night. <br />
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We will continue to share news and fundraisers about our town. Please contact us with information so we can get it out.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you want a change from your typical boardwalk joint, head to <a href="http://pizzaforthepeople.com/"><span style="color: red;">America's Pie</span></a> - where creativity and innovation are their speciality. Opened August 2015 on Rehoboth Avenue, America's Pie serves up a variety of hot entrees (wraps, traditional and original pizza pies, sandwiches, and more) by a warm and fun staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After the staff welcomed us, they walked us through all the amazing menu choices. There are some crazy interesting combinations like t</span>he beccaberry pizza (blueberries, bacon, basil, mozzarella, baby spinach arugula, topped with red wine reduction) or the George pizza (pistachio and arugula pesto, red wine and honey poached pear, prosciutto, mozzarella, ricotta, topped with red wine reduction). The subs, likewise, are comprised of traditional favorites and new twists.<br />
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Even though the interior is quaint, the establishment utilizes every crevice to display decorations and photos. Like the titular name implies, the theme for all decorations is American culture, and I love it! It's so awesome to order the James Dean pizza, sit down, then look up to find a picture of James Dean starring back at you. Even the logo protrays Uncle Sam wearing a tank top carrying a surf board. Totally Americana.<br />
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Charles selected a slice of the holiday white - a white pizza with broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, and ricotta. Charles liked how the thin slice was mostly soft and with some crispiness added here and there. Even though we were among the last customers of the day, it tasted fresh. Charles' main gripe with this pizza type was that the ricotta and mozzarella cheese combination was, well, cheesy. He's not a cheesy guy. If you are, it will be a party in your mouth, for sure.<br />
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Charles selected the Idaho potato as his second slice - a mixed cheese pizza with potato, bacon and caramelized onions. Who would've thought a loaded baked potato on a pizza slice could create such a tasty combo? All the ingredients were densely packed on the thick slice of pizza, leaving no spots absent of toppings. Bite after bite, Charles kept pondering if the item was more baked potato than pizza and vice versa. Although this one question remained an enigma, Charles knew one thing without a doubt: the pizza was delicious.<br />
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I chose the James Dean as my second slice: BBQ pulled pork (usually BBQ chicken but sometimes they change it), scallion, red onions, pepper jack, mozzarella, topped with chipotle ranch. Out of all the pizza Charles and I tasted, we can agree that the James Dean is the best. The pizza combines the best aspects of the aforementioned slices (soft, slightly crispy, and ingredients being densely packed) in tandem with a moist texture. Just one small caveat: grab a few napkins because it can get slightly messy.<br />
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The owner, Ravi Kuriseti, walked us through the menu and informed us, based on the spiciness and sweetness of the dishes, about which items we would prefer. According to Mr. Kuriseti, the crispy kale chat and kabob appetizers are very popular among customers, so that's what we selected for our first course.<br />
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The crispy kale chat is comprised mostly of kale, tamarind, ground flour, and yogurt. This dish is very unique to say the least. The crispiness of the kale combined well with an extremely sweet sauce- intensely out of this world savory when it first hits your tongue but not sugary sweet. I would definitely get this unique appetizer again and recommend that any newcomer to Indian food order it as well.<br />
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The paneer tikka (kabob appetizer) contains mostly paneer, onion, tomato, green pepper, and yogurt. In case you were wondering, paneer is a type of acid-set and unaged cheese common in South Asian cuisine. At first I was mislead by its taste into questioning whether it was some sort of meat (thick, hardy texture and taste could be comparable to a bland type of meat). However, I was pleasantly surprised to learn the aforementioned facts about it from my friend. Overall, I believe that it's a great meat alternative but not my cheese of preference.<br />
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I selected the chicken tikka masala for my entree - mostly consists of boneless chicken, cream, fenugreek, and tomato. Besides the abundance of flavor in every bite, the best part about this dish was the creamy and rich sauce. Even when I had no more fork-tender chicken left to eat, I dipped the naan in the sauce to just savor the sauce another time, and again, and again (always wanting more from that last bite). My only gripe was that the chicken tikka masala ratio of sauce to chicken was about 3:1. Although I loved the sauce, I would have rather had more chicken.<br />
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Vignesh tried the paneer makhini (mostly paneer, cream, and tomato). Vignesh concurred with me about the creamy factor and added that it was not too spicy, but just right for this type of dish. By the way, if the entree I ordered and the one Vignesh ordered looks the same, it is because they have similar ingredients.<br />
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Charles selected the navratan korma (mostly mixed vegetables, cashew, yogurt, adn mace). Much like Vignesh and my dish, it was spicy creamy. However, Charles emphasized that it was too spicy. Vignesh and I had a taste and dissented with his statement. So, if you're not that into spicy cuisine, I wouldn't order this. In addition, Charles wanted a more thick texture instead of the more or less soupy nature of this dish. On the bright side, Charles enjoyed how he couldn't distinctively taste the cashew, but how its flavor influenced the entire meal.<br />
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If you're familiar with Indian cuisine or want to broaden your palette, I strongly suggest trying Sneha Indian Cuisine. Let me know what your thoughts are about the restaurant in the comments.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thebeefbrothers.com/" style="color: red;">Beef Brothers Deli</a> just relocated to Ellicott City location. You may remember this crowd favorite at its old location on Charles Street in Baltimore. My friend Jack and I recently checked it out.<br />
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The moment I walked in I felt a sense of comfort: all the walls are covered with sports paraphernalia and five televisions illuminated the room. I could see this place as being a cool hangout spot for sports fans.<br />
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I will admit, I was a bit overwhelmed by all the various menu items. They have all the classic deli staples like sandwiches, wraps, salads, subs, and pizza. I had a hard time making up my mind. The owner stated that the best dish was was their burgers, so Jack and I tried them.<br />
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I selected the "how's your" burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, american cheese, green peppers, and mushrooms on a brioche bun with a side of regular sized fries. The most important aspect of the burger is the patty, so let's talk meat. The patty was just 6oz, but was juicy, succulent, and well cooked. All the toppings blended in with one another and produced an overall diverse texture: the patty and tomato were soft, the lettuce created a crunchy texture, and the cheese produced a gooey feel. My only gripe with the burger was that the menu only had one size for burgers. I would have liked to ordered a larger size.<br />
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Seasons 52 has a unique ambience with dim lighting, wood paneled high ceilings, a piano placed inside a circular bar area, and a colossal water fountain at the entrance. There are also giant trees with uplighting that created a natural and back-to-nature aesthetic that yet again emphasizes the theme.</div>
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We were introduced to the new spring crispy prosciutto asparagus flatbread and the classic standard lobster and fresh mozzarella flatbread. My favorite was the latter. While I liked camembert cheese, I wasn't crazy about the crispy prosciutto on the asparagus flatbread. However, my mother loved it. For her, the combination of these flavors was the clear winner. </div>
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The chef's spring amuse bouche was presented to us in a garnish-filled spoon. The taste was earthy and fresh for this cold vegetable soup (think leafy greens like asparagus and spinach) with chantly cream. We prefer hot soup, so it's not our kind of soup. That being said, if you like cold soup, you will really enjoy it.<br />
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The spinach salad, consisting of spring strawberries, pea tendrils, toasted pine nuts, gorgonzola cheese, and 15-year aged balsamic drizzles - was a home run for both my mom and me. This is a massive salad with the freshest of ingredients. The incredibly sweet balsamic drizzle really made the entree stand out. The balsamic sauce enhanced the saccharine strawberries and gorgonzola cheese in a perfectly complementary way.<br />
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The Asian-glazed Chilean sea bass was my favorite meal. Organic black rice, snow peas, and shiitake mushrooms (my favorite mushrooms) are displayed beneath the sea bass in the picture. What makes this dish is the glaze, which tastes like teriyaki and plum sauce. The glaze adds a new depth of flavor to such a unique entree. Not to mention that the dish was just so aesthetically pleasing even before I tasted its untapped glory.<br />
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What I love about this dish is that the lamb had a secret rub and was cooked in a wood oven. I had a great lamb dish in Greece a few years ago. This dish reminded me of it. The char and seasoning was heaven. Coupled with the tender, spring vegetables and shallot jus... a winner for sure. </div>
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The amaretto soaked vanilla cake "mini indulgence" was my mother's favorite dessert. It even came with a small pipette of amaretto. We both thought it was so clever and innovative.<br />
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The cannoli creme, chocolate, and raspberry sauce "mini indulgence" was my favorites dessert. It was filled to the brim with thick cannoli creme and evened out with the raspberry sauce. I especially liked how there was a mini cannoli on top. I dunked it into the glass to fill it with creme.<br />
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My mother loved that she was offered a different type of wine to accompany every dish. Seasons 52 has over 100 bottles of wine to choose from. So, if there are any wine connoisseurs out there, they got you covered. </div>
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For Easter, Seasons 52 will debut a special Easter brunch. Stay tuned, they may even continue the weekend brunch after the holiday.</div>
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Our experience at Seasons 52 - the farm fresh food, attentive staff, the unique atmosphere - was really terrific. I was so impressed that I plan to go back for my birthday in May. </div>
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2 Dudes Who Love Foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04875752351681289081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3456632305312289687.post-77945602331705899532016-02-28T15:19:00.001-08:002016-02-29T08:34:05.348-08:00Cafe Bonaparte - Georgetown, Washington D.C. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Cafe Bonaparte is a quaint cafe located on Wisconsion Avenue in Georgetown. It is known for its fabulous french items such as crepes, french toast and croque monsieurs. Click <span style="color: red;">here </span>to check out their menus for brunch (on weekends), breakfast, lunch, and dinner. </div>
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This place offers high-quality food at reasonable prices. For brunch, I ordered the Belvedere, 2 eggs (any style) and french toast. This was a phenomenal dish all-around. The eggs were fluffy and delectable with a little bit of herbs added on top. Meanwhile, the french toast amazed me with its moist, soft, sugary goodness. It was a match made in heaven which only costed $12 (which is pretty reasonable for food in D.C.)</div>
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Cafe Bonaparte was so incredible for brunch that I had to go back for dinner. This time, I ordered the Marseille Crepe. Usually when I hear the word, crepe, I think of something sweet and jam-packed with nutella or strawberries. However, this dish reminded me that crepes can be savory too and equally delicious. Tender chicken, crispy red peppers, luscious sour cream and extra thick red peppers sauce on top created a lethal combination of flavor. Had I not been a financially struggling college student, I would've definelty ordered a second round of this dish.<br />
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(Above left) At night, they have a lighted eiffel tower sculpture in front of the window. For all you young people out there, this just shows you that Cafe Bonaparte is always lit. French food + friends + dining out = fun = Cafe Bonaparte.<br />
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Did you know about Chef Geoff's happy hour special menu available all day Monday and Tuesday and from 3pm-7pm Wednesday thru Sunday? You should because it is the happy hour deal of a lifetime. Also, for those attending American University, it's only 2 blocks from SIS!<br />
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On the happy hour menu, Chef Geoff's serves up a great deal on appetizers, burgers, pizza, and beer (for those of you over 21). It really is a great buy considering many of these dishes are half off, around the $5-$8 range, or more. However, you have to sit in the bar area to receive the special. Click <a href="http://www.chefgeoff.com/media/menus/3/1393952676--DT_HAPPY_HOUR_MENU_WINTER_2014.pdf"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a> for their happy hour menu. (FYI it is really hard to find a table or a spot at the bar with more than 3 people. Thus, I recommend going with 3 people or less for happy hour)</div>
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This burger is topped with cheddar, bacon, pickles, tomato, and red onion all inside of a soft bun. It comes with a choice of fries or balsamic greens as a side. But let's focus on the burger, shall we? I appreciated the luscious cheddar cheese melted on top of the meat and the soft yet not too crunchy delectable bacon. I also appreciated the tenderness and the heavenly taste of the meat itself. With this said, this is one of the best burgers I've ever had. </div>
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Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose of the Howard County Public School System, invited me to be a guest writer on her blog, the Superintendent's Corner. She read my recent 2 Dudes blog post about <a href="http://www.petitlouis.com/"><span style="color: cyan;">Petit Louis</span></a> (the restaurant hosted 200 students from my high school's French classes for a culinary adventure -read it <a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2015/12/petit-louis-bistro-columbia-maryland.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>) and asked me to write about it on her blog. </div>
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The Insomnia Cookie selection varies from traditional favorites such as Chocolate Chunk, Sugar, Double Chocolate Mint, M & M, Oatmeal Raisin, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, to deluxe flavors like Triple Chocolate Chunk and S'mores and limited addition cookies. </div>
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I was invited to try their limited time only red velvet cookies just in time for Valentine's Day. This newest addition to the Insomnia Cookies lineup offers the flavors of traditional red velvet cake with bits of soft cream cheese.<br />
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Soft and warm on the inside with a little crunch on the exterior, it was a beautiful thing. The cookie really did taste like a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. I washed it down with a cold container of Cloverland Farms Dairy milk complete with its very own insomnia cookies cold sleeve protector. Yum. </div>
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Insomnia also offers Cookie Cakes that can be personalized with messages such as Congrats and Happy Birthday and eight ice cream scoop flavors available in cups or larger to-go containers. <br />
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Two things I really liked about this cookie shop:</div>
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whether it's only 1 cookie or a dozen cookies (which was on special for $12 when I visited) - you can get it delivered for only $2. </div>
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Second, every time an email or delivery request comes in through the computer, the store's speaker system blares Cookie Monster's voice over the speakers saying "Coooookie, num, num, num [...]".</div>
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Cookie Monster is right, who doesn't love a warm buttery and sugary delight - especially late at night? And it seems he's not the only one screaming for cookies. I think insomnia cookies will continue to be popular with both the college crowd and late nighters.<br />
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If you go to the Baltimore location, tell Chanelle and Terry I sent you. They were both very nice.<br />
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E.A.T is owned by <a href="http://www.elizabar.com/"><span style="color: orange;">Eli Zabar Incorporated</span></a>. If that name sounds familiar to you, it should. Eli Zabar is the brother of Saul Zabar, the current president of <a href="http://www.zabars.com/"><span style="color: lime;">Zabar's</span></a>. Zabar's is a famous speciality food store in Manhattan, frequently referenced in the media on shows like Seinfeld, The Nanny, Friends, etc... If E.A.T is anything like Zabar's, it has a lot of potential.<br />
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Right as you walk into E.A.T, you enter the "eat-to-go" section (take out). After you stroll past all the various succulent take out items, you arrive at the back of the restaurant. This is where you can sit down and dine in (pictured on the left and right).<br />
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All orders come with Eli's complementary bread. The bread basket was phenomenal, a huge slab of butter with a diverse group of bread to choose from.<br />
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My mother decided to have the vegetable frittata with fresh salad greens. My mom thought the dish was a tremendous blend of asparagus, eggplant, and an assortment of other vegetables. In addition, the skinny layer of gruyere cheese that rests on top of the thin crispy crust really tied the delicious meal together. While the frittata defied my mother's expectations, the fresh salad greens was a different story. When the meal arrived, the fresh salad greens came without dressing. So, we had to ask for it. When the waiter came with the salad dressing, we were served a mustard vinaigrette that was heavy on the mustard.<br />
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I selected the turkey club with cole slaw. This sandwich consisted of bread, lettuce, tomato, turkey, prosciutto, gruyere cheese, and mayo. I will say that lettuce took up about half of this sandwich, but I love lettuce so I'm not complaining. I would have liked to have a bit more mayo with my sandwich because I thought the turkey was somewhat dry. However, the sweet and delicate prosciutto makes up for it.<br />
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We talked to the waiter and he stated that the grilled cheese on sourdough and the tuscan peasant soup are a popular choice among customers (Food Network even gave this combination a great review).<br />
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Since my family and I only touched upon the tip of the iceberg of food here, I would definitely come back for another meal.<br />
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One last note - the restaurant is located in an upscale Upper East Side neighborhood and the restaurants in this area cater to this crowd. Even though this is a cool little eatery, the food prices are more expensive than the normal elevated NYC prices.<br />
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From December 17th-18th, I ran and participated in Italian Club's 4th annual Holiday Cookies for the Homeless Drive.<br />
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The Holiday Cookies for the Homeless program was started by Howard County resident Lisa Jablonover as a way to give back to those less fortunate <span style="color: #1a2a37; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">by </span></span>baking homemade holiday cookies and distributing them to the <a href="https://rt1daycenter.wikispaces.com/"><span style="color: red;">Day Resource Center</span></a> - a <span style="color: lime;"><a href="http://grassrootscrisis.org/">Grassroots</a> </span>program that provides meals, showers, limited laundry and social services to homeless individuals and families in Howard County, Maryland.<br />
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This year, the Day Resource Center received an astounding 1,700 cookies thanks to everyone's collective effort- almost half of this amount came from the Italian Club. We were able to increase our donation count from last year and support more people during the holidays. A shout-out goes to several other Centennial High School clubs for donating cookies - Red Cross, Salvation Army, Culinary Club, Model Congress, Model United Nations and Guitar Club. Huge thanks you to my grandmother for making this event possible by introducing me to Ms. Jablonover in the first place and donating cookies.<br />
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From 2012-2014, we got our high school Italian Club involved in the the program (see <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-cookies-for-homeless.html"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a> </span>for 2012) and challenged other school clubs to a bake-off competition. The winner receives a pizza party courtesy of the Italian Club (see more <span style="color: yellow;"><a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2013/12/holiday-cookies-for-homeless-2013.html"><span style="color: yellow;">here</span></a> </span>for 2013 and <a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2015/01/holiday-cookies-for-homeless-2014.html"><span style="color: purple;">here</span></a> for 2014).<br />
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I decided to bake festive cream-cheese cookies this year. The ingredients are as follows, for about 3 dozens cookies: 3 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup of salted butter, 1 cup of sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2.5 cups of flour.<br />
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Remember, just because the 2015 holiday season is over, doesn't mean that Grassroots doesn't need our help. Contact Grassroots <a href="http://grassrootscrisis.org/"><span style="color: cyan;">here</span></a> to find out more ways you can help out.<br />
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Get read to boogy down, drink champagne and indulge in fabulous food. It's New Year's Eve 2015! Here are some places that are still taking reservations in Hoco if you're a last-minute larry:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bonjour <a href="http://www.petitlouis.com/"><span style="color: red;">Petit Louis</span></a>, it has been awhile. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Arranged by my high school French teacher Madame Doff, Petit Louis welcomed my French class for a 3-course lunch to introduce us to French cuisine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During the course of two days, Petit Louis served lunch to over 200 French students from Centennial High School. This is actually my first time eating at the bistro section of Petit Louis (click </span><a href="http://2dudeswholovefood.blogspot.com/2014/03/petit-louis-bistro-le-comptoir-columbia.html" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to view our Petit Louis comptoir post).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My first impression of Petit Louis - it made me feel as though I had been transported halfway around the globe to an authentic parisian bistro. The dark wood paneling, bistro chairs and tables and the intimate lighting all create a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere that screams French. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once our student group was seated, we were warmly greeted by CEO Tony Foreman who spoke to us about the restaurant and our lunch ….and ready for this - IN FRENCH. That's right, Mr. Foreman, the noted celebrity restauranteur - who along with acclaimed chef Cindy Wolf has several other award winning establishments including <a href="http://www.charlestonrestaurant.com/"><span style="color: lime;">Charleston</span></a>, <span style="color: cyan;">Pazo</span>, <a href="http://www.cgeno.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Chinghiale</span></a>, and <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://johnnysdownstairs.com/">Johnny'</a> - </span> took the time to help high school students improve their French. That's really cool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Immediately following Mr. Foreman's speech, a parade of servers with family style-food trays rushed out of the kitchen. It was reminiscent of the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Be Our Guest"</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">movie scene from Beauty and the Beast. The waiters were so happy to serve us and explain each dish. We were off to a great start.</span><br />
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The canapé de bettrave (red beets, chèvre, walnut vinaigrette, and belgian endives) was also terrific. I'm now totally enamored with endives. It tastes like a less bitter and thinner version of celery. When paired with beets and chèvre cheese it was a great mix of sweet, salty and crunchy. The gravlax canapés were a hit for me too and had the same feel (sweet, salty and crunchy) but in a different way. The combination of the house-cured salmon with salty gravlax capers and sweet crème fraîche sitting atop crunchy, thin toast slices is mighty good.<br />
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The second course arrived with pomme frites, quiche aux legumes, salad verte and croque monsieur. <br />
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Each slice of the quiche aux légumes (butternut squash and chèvre) had a deliciously light pastry crust filled with generous amount of sweet butternut squash topped with fluffy cream, eggs and cheese filling. PL quiche is tall and thick, just the way I like it. Some students got full on the other entrees before they ate their slice, which just meant more for me. Yep, I had 2 slices.<br />
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The Croque Monsieur was probably the biggest hit at my table. Again, the emphasizes was on fresh, homemade ingredients. Each individual ingredient was perfect in and of it self. Put together and grilled it was a masterpiece. The students at my table commented that they could eat this "ham and cheese" sandwich everyday for lunch.<br />
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For dessert, we received an "assortment de patisseries" (housemade cookies and French pastries). Unfortunately, I couldn't take a picture because it was eaten up so quickly but trust me when I say it was all good too.<br />
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After trying Petit Louis' bistro section, I have a newfound appreciation for all the effort that's put into making the meals. There's a lot of love going on in that kitchen. I really respect that a well noted restaurant would take the time to help 200 local high school French students in their educational endeavors. I hope they invite us back next year.<br />
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Merci beaucoup Petit Louis et Tony Foreman.</div>
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<a href="http://www.famousdaves.com/home"><span style="color: red;">Famous Dave's</span></a> restaurant is known for its barbecue, but can a new menu item gain just as much popularity? Famous Dave’s just added fried chicken to the menu courtesy of a homemade recipe from none other than the restaurant's owner Dave Anderson.<br />
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The entrée will be sold at select Famous Dave’s locations in Maryland every Sunday from November 15th through January 31st. I was invited to the Columbia, Maryland Famous Dave's for a taste.<br />
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The new entree deal includes two choices: a fried half chicken dinner (four pieces of chicken served with one side and a corn bread muffin) for $9.99 or a fried chicken-n-meat combo (fried chicken paired with your choice of one meat, corn-on-the-cob, choice of two sides and a corn bread muffin) for $16.29.<br />
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I took my mom with me to the tasting. We both received a piece of fried chicken, a corn bread muffin, and two sides. The fried chicken was crispy, but not as crispy or oily like the fried chicken made at KFC or Popeyes.<br />
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It reminded me more of a homemade recipe. The seasoning was interesting- slightly peppery that packed a mild kick after a couple of bites. At first, it caught me off guard but with my big glass of cold water it worked out perfectly.<br />
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While Famous Dave's has an eclectic variety of sauces to douse on any entree ranging in spiciness from rich & sassy to devil's spit and everything in between, if the fried chicken's peppery undertone isn't enough to spice up your meal, the restaurant has you covered with three new sauces: white BBQ, buffalo with honey (mild), and Wilbur’s revenge with honey (hot).<br />
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The corn bread muffin was just amazing - warm, sweet, buttery melt-in-your-mouth goodness. My mother and I are so enamored with this sweet muffin that we will be purchasing some via carry out for our Thanksgiving dinner.<br />
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For our sides, we decided to try four different items - the Wilbur beans, potato salad, sweet corn, and garlic red-skin mashed potatoes. If I had to pick just one (like in the "fried half chicken dinner"), I would go with the sweet corn or the mashed potatoes. While I enjoyed the beans, mash and corn, we weren't crazy about the potato salad as the dressing was a little bland. <br />
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Although we were invited to taste the new fried chicken, the manager offered us a taste of the famous ribs. I couldn't resist. </div>
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Yes, the ribs tasted just as good as they look above. Finger licking, packed full of tender meat, good. Fried chicken and ribs -what a classic combo. I was a happy man. </div>
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