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Philadelphia

Larry — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:09 +0000

Dinner for 20: P. J. Clarke’s. Usually don’t recommend group dinners but if I’m allowed to choose from the menu then it’s fair game in my mind. That was the case for this restaurant in the Old City. The chowder was good but the Maine style lobster roll shined a bit brighter and was made...

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Washington DC

Larry — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:00:34 +0000

Unique and excellent experience: Sura. First…the space. On a street corner in the Dupont Circle area of DC with a small door and the only sign of life…a flashing open sign. Next…it’s downstairs with the walls papered in newspapers and lastly…the “greeter” at the bottom of the stairs. At that point, you know you’re in...

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Washington DC

Larry — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Dinner for 20: RPM Italian. While it was a group dinner, we had several choices from the menu so I did have a sample of their typical offerings. Everything we had was good with a shoutout for the tiramisu. Also had a Vin Santo which was excellent and not usually available even in Italian restaurants....

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Philadelphia

Larry — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:19 +0000

Another Philly find: Laurel. Another late arriving flight…this time one and a half hours! Barely made my reservation going straight from the airport. Thanks Uber! This is another Philly restaurant that should be on your list. It’s yet another offering in the south Philly area, an area chocked full of eating opportunities. Described as French;...

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Philadelphia

Larry — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:00:10 +0000

Interesting find: Twisted Tail Bourbon Bar. Specializes in grilled food with a Southern touch which is interesting since the chef is Mexican and the owner a Brit. My first task was…should I start with a glass of wine or a cocktail. I chose the latter and the devils tail…bourbon, pedro ximênez, bitters and absinthe hit...

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