Comments on: DC Omnivore 100: #78 Snails

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DC 100: The List » We Love DC — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:24:47 +0000

[...] blini 73. Louche absinthe 74. Gjetost, or brunost 75. Roadkill 76. Baijiu 77. Hostess Fruit Pie 78. Snail 79. Lapsang souchong 80. Bellini 81. Tom yum 82. Eggs Benedict 83. Pocky 84. Tasting menu at a [...]

By: matt

matt — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:06:00 +0000

I agree with Joe8842, the real special part of the restaurant was the all Belgian beer program that was put together by Catron. What is the draw if the list is not what made the place SO popular?

If Beck’s didn’t have beer it would be Central.

By: David

David — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:58:45 +0000

yeah, I misspelled Belgium in my comment.. sorry

By: David

David — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:58:16 +0000

While I don’t have a pre- and post- view of Mr. Catron’s stewardship, I will have to defend the selection of some “domestic” breweries to include on a Belgian-style beer list. While my liver may have some opinions of it’s own, there are a number of breweries in the States here that rival and surpass some of the holiest-of-holies in the realm of the beer styles. I think Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery, Rob Todd of Allagash and the folks at Jolly Pumpkin Brewery in Michigan brew consistently good variations on the styles tasted in Belguim. I’m not sure all of what Sam has to offer at Dogfish Head may be in the same category, their beers still pair well with much of the cuisine at any restaurant (more so than what some folks accompany their food with – um, Bud Light, Coors, etc.) I’ll leave the beer appreciation to another forthcoming DC 100 entry, but I’m sure with any loss at such an establishment leaves a hole until an appropriate substitute arrives and gives it their own “what for”.

By: joe8842

joe8842 — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:32:27 +0000

I think that a lot of this restaurants charm left with Catron, I have been back once since his departure and the vibe is completely different, not to mention the service is dreadfull!!!

It’s a real shame, and as a european beer destination.. They had Dogfish Head on tap..

By: Don

Don — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:31:04 +0000

*snicker* Every once in a blue moon I’ll be listening to a segment on NPR and hear the reporter stumble, stop, and say 3..2..1.. and restart the bit. That is, of course, the way radio folks mark a bit where they intend to clip something out. Every once in a while, however, it gets missed and makes it to the air.

For print I tend to make something with **ADD HERE** so that it stands out better when I proof.

By: David

David — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:17:24 +0000

sorry about that… fixed… I forgot to re-fill in the address… many thanks to Tom and Tiff for the catch, and you AJ.

By: AJ

AJ — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:07:51 +0000

Yeah, Location is my new favorite neighborhood.