Repeats with a Twist, Black's Bar & Kitchen, Bethesda, MD

Earlier this fall I was able to take a quick trip back to Maryland for a couple of days. It was pretty last-minute, mainly because we didn't have a home game and I found a cheap plane ticket. This week I realized I had completely failed on posting the 3 restaurants I went to during my stay, so I'm fixing it and this is the last one.

Emily and I have been friends since she worked in the football office at Maryland as a student and recruiter. We have had so many funtivities together over the years, and she was able to come out and visit last year for Homecoming. 

Since moving to Oklahoma, I get back to Maryland every summer for a couple of weeks. I've also been lucky enough to get back a couple of times in the fall, usually for a Maryland football game. The first 2 summers I tried to see everyone and do everything. By the time I got back to Oklahoma, I would literally need a couple days to recover. Then I started doing exactly the opposite, seeing a few people and spending most of my time relaxing. I might have taken it too far the other direction now, but that's another story. I didn't get to see Emily this summer, and on this trip my flight back wasn't until late Sunday, so we agreed to meet for brunch. She threw out a couple of options, and we agreed on Black's Bar & Kitchen.

My first trip to Black's was with Emily 2 summers ago. The restaurant is in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD, about 20 minutes from my parents' house. Black's is part of the Black's Restaurant Group, comprised of 8 different restaurants. Sunday brunch at Black's is pricey, but it's got a huge raw bar and includes unlimited mimosas. 

The restaurant has got a good-sized patio out front. The interior is basically divided in half, with the main dining room on the right, and the bar area on the left, and then the kitchen is at the back. The dining room is very warm and inviting, with a combination of tables and booth seating. On our first trip we sat in the main dining room, and on this trip we sat in the bar area. The bar itself is very large, and serves as the separating wall between the 2 spaces. There's a long tall table in the middle of the bar seating that I'm guessing are normally used for seating, but for Sunday brunch they are covered with desserts. 

You have 2 options with the buffet. With unlimited mimosas or without. Even if you only plan to get just one mimosa, you're better off with the unlimited. Because chances are, you're going to get more than one. They've got 6 different flavors to choose from, and they are all very tasty. The Kir Royale and Pointsettia are my favorites. 

On the buffet, I swear they have everything. The hot bar is on the main dining room side, and the raw bar is at the end of the regular bar, just behind the host stand

Emily started with a combination of hot food and raw bar. Me, I went straight for the raw bar. I didn't want to seem gluttonous, so I just got a little on each plate...and got 2 plates. I had to hold myself back from getting a third.

Oysters, calamari, tuna tartar, shrimp salad, smoked mussels

Oysters, shrimp cocktail, BBQ shrimp, shrimp salad, clams

Not one single negative about anything on either plate. The only place I will eat oysters in Oklahoma is Bodean's, so I took full advantage of having access to these. I normally would not get calamari or tuna that are raw, but I went adventurous. I'm so glad I did, because the marinade on both added so much flavor. I could have easily gone back and just picked up the bowls of both. The mussels had a wonderful smoky flavor that was not overwhelming at all. The shrimp salad was light and refreshing. 

After the raw plates, it was time for the hot food

Bacon, grits, potatoes, Israeli couscous salad, eggs Benedict 

I love buffets that have bacon. I usually go way overboard, but I'm quite proud of myself for only getting 4 slices. I was tempted to go back for more, but again I held back. The grits were cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I'm not sure what else was in the couscous salad, but it was really good. I don't normally do eggs Benedict, but I'm glad I got this one because it was excellent. 

We were both full, but you can't sit right next to the desserts and not try them out

As you see, I was very restrained, only picking up 3 small pieces. But no surprise, they were all chocolate. The one closest to the front was homemade Reese's cup, and was fantastic. I honestly can't remember what the other 2 were...yes, I realize that's a fail. But they were both very good. The one in the back was a mousse, so it was very light.

As we were eating, a professional photographer came in and was shooting lots of pictures of several dishes. I got up to take pictures, and made a passing joke to one of the staff members that mine would never be as good as hers, but I was going to do the best I could. It turned out I was speaking with Alicia, the Asst. General Manager. We spoke for a few minutes, I told her about my blog, and she thanked me for coming.

I had been thinking for a few months that I needed to get business cards so when I run into that situation I can just give them a card. My plan was to get on that as soon as I got back to Oklahoma. Fast-forward to nearly Christmas, and still no cards. The good thing is, I am ordering them this weekend so I can have them for my trip to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl.

Will I go back? Well, of course I will. I really enjoy the atmosphere of Black's, and I would love to go check it out for happy hour or a weekend lunch on the patio on my next visit. Also, I need to check out some of their other restaurants. 

#207 - Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Crofton MD

My friend Heather and I worked at Maryland together for about 10 years, and she is one of my dearest friends. We've been there for each other through thick and thin, and there's been a whole lot of both. Her birthday falls in mid-July, and I'm almost always back visiting during that time. We both love Marathon Deli right in College Park, so that's where we always go. But on this trip she just happened to be taking the day off on that Friday, so we decided to go somewhere closer to her house in Crofton. 

Crofton has grown so much in the past 10 years, and absolutely exploded in the last 3. I barely even recognize it at all, with several huge shopping areas opening up. I threw out a couple of lunch options, and we settled on Fuji Japanese Steakhouse. They actually opened another restaurant this spring, not too far away. Fuji has a prime corner location. They've got a covered outdoor patio out front, but it was cold and windy, and we had no desire to sit out there. 

The restaurant is primarily hibachi, with 6 big hibachi stations that take up the bulk of the inside seating. There's also a large bar area separated by a partial wall. You can sit at the bar, at the sushi bar, or at a table. We were seated at a table. They've also got a small regular dining section. The one down side is that it was too dark. I'm guessing they were going for mood lighting, but you really don't need that at lunch.

The menu is typical, featuring appetizers, soups & salads, lots of rolls, and items from the hibachi.  Heather started with the salad, and then got the combo steak & shrimp hibachi

I tasted a bite of the salad, and it was very good. I'm such a huge fan of this type of salad dressing.

I didn't try any of the meat or shrimp, but she said they were both cooked perfectly and really good. I did have some of the rice, and it was awesome. And after one bite I couldn't help myself, and kept eating more.

My first choice of soup at Asian restaurants is usually wonton, but they didn't have that on the menu. And I'm always hesitant to get miso soup, because I don't like mushy tofu. So when I saw Sui Mono soup, I decided to give it a shot

Clear broth soup with mushroom, fried onion & scallion

I really enjoyed this soup. The broth had a lot of flavor, and the soup was served very hot.

I needed a sushi fix, so this was the perfect opportunity to do that. I don't do raw. The first time I ever tried sushi was in Maui, and my friends convinced me to try the raw eel. That was a one-time experiment that I'll never do again. After a couple of years, I slowly became more adventurous, and will now do rolls that have some raw in them, but the majority of the roll has to be cooked.

After some back and forth, I went with the spider roll and the cowboy roll

Spider Roll: deep fried soft shell crab with avocado, cucumber, and fish eggs

Cowboy Roll: Deep fried scallops, spicy tuna, avocado & mango,
wrapped in soy sheet served with tomatillo sauce

The spider roll is an old favorite of mine, and this one did not disappoint. I've never had one with cucumber, and it was a very nice twist. The Cowboy roll was a very interesting mix of flavors, as I've never had mango in a roll before and I don't normally do the soy sheets. The roll itself was very tasty, and even though the tuna was raw I fully enjoyed it. I've never seen tomatillo sauce included as a dipping sauce for rolls before. It was okay, but to me it didn't add anything to the dish so I stuck to soy sauce.

Will I go back? Definitely. The food was really good, and I would love to try some of the other rolls on the menu.

#206 - Nando's, College Park MD

As I was going through the list of draft posts on my blog yesterday, I realized that I completely failed to do 3 restaurants from my visit to Maryland this fall. So I immediately got to work fixing that.

It's very rare that I get to go back to Maryland during football season, but I found a really cheap flight so I jumped at the chance. Unfortunately it didn't coincide with a Maryland home football game, which would have been a great opportunity to see a whole lot of friends. I've been able to do that a couple of times, and it's been awesome. Both schedules are already out for next year, and I can actually choose from 3 different home games to go back for. 

College Park has changed so much since I was in school at Maryland 20+ years ago. Every time I go back I drive through campus and around town, just to see what's new. Ratsie's was a College Park institution for 30 years. It was in a prime location right on the corner of Route 1. I don't think we ever went there during the day, but it sure had great late-night pizza. It finally closed down this spring, and Nando's took over. When I was in Maryland in July, we drove by and the entire building had been gutted. 

My parents and I went to Nando's for lunch. I was amazed to see how the space has been completely and totally transformed.

At first I thought they took over whatever was next door as well, because the space seems so much bigger. But I think it's just the way the new space is designed. The restaurant has bold colors, wood ceilings and tables, and a combination of booth and table seating. There's a large open kitchen in the back. I love restaurants that do that, so you can watch them work.

The restaurant originated in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987. Since then, it has grown a ton. In the US, there are locations in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Illinois. Across the ocean are locations in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the UK. 

The restaurant was still really crowded when we arrived, even though it was after 1pm. I liked that the hostess immediately asked everyone who entered if they had been there before, and then explained the process for newbies. The order and seating method is very unique. They seat you, give you menus, and then you get up and wait in line to order. It seems kind of weird to me, but you can take your time perusing the menu if needed. I'm guessing if you already know what you want you can order first and then sit. The one down side is that the music was too loud.

Nando's does Portugese food, featuring chicken, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and sides. The sides are priced separately, but sandwiches, wraps and pitas all come with one side. They also have beer, wine and sangria. The chicken is the most popular thing on the menu, marinated overnight and grilled to order with your choice of Peri Peri sauces, offering everything from plain-ish to extra hot. 

We decided to start with the hummus with Peri Peri drizzle

The hummus was excellent, and the pita was served warm. What a great combination. The drizzle had a serious kick, and I loved the mini bottle it came in. I could have easily eaten all of that hummus myself.

My mom got the roasted veggie wrap

Roasted eggplant and red peppers, PERi-drizzled couscous salad, hummus, pickled onions and crumbled goat cheese in a whole wheat wrap

I tasted a bite of her wrap. I'm not a fan of eggplant, but the wrap was delicious. It had a great mix of flavors. The wraps are pretty substantial, so between the hummus and her lunch she got full pretty quickly and she ended up taking home half the wrap and the corn for later. 

My dad got the portobello mushroom and halloumi wrap

Roasted and served in a whole wheat wrap with our chili jam

What is halloumi you ask? Well, it's a cheese, made from a mix of goat and sheep milk. I didn't try any of my dad's, but he said it was really good. 

Of course, I had to get chicken. You can get dark or white meat quarter, half a chicken, chicken breast, chicken livers, or wings. I went simple with a 1/4 dark meat, with the medium sauce. They have bottles of all the sauces at the condiment station, so I picked up the garlic and hot to taste test. I had a really hard time deciding what to get on the side. I thought about the fries or the rice, but when the cashier raved about the macho peas I decided to go with that instead.

Macho Peas: rugged pea mash with whole peas, parsley, mint & chili

The chicken was fantastic. It was so incredibly tender and juicy. I tasted both of the sauces, and the garlic was instantly my favorite. Not a powerful garlic taste, but it had a wonderful depth of flavor. The chicken didn't need any more sauce, but that didn't stop me from eating every bite with the garlic sauce. The macho peas were okay, but I wouldn't rave about them. I had such high expectations, and to me they were bland. I tried some of the peri drizzle on them and that helped. Then I added some of the garlic sauce, which pushed them up to really good. 

Will I go back? Yes, I definitely will. The chicken of course is what drew me in. But some of their other items look really good as well. So next time I'm back in Maryland, I'll have to check it out.

#184 - AG Kitchen, Silver Spring MD

A few weeks ago I was back home in Maryland, and my friend Kara had come to visit for a couple of days from North Carolina.  The first day, we hit Annapolis; the second day we hit Washington DC. And when I say hit DC, we dominated. According to the pedometer on my phone, we walked over 13 miles. Our legs felt every one of them. When we got back to my parents' house my mom asked if we wanted to go out for dinner. I'm never going to say no to a meal, so of course we were in.  So we took a nap to refresh, and then went to Downtown Silver Spring.

Downtown Silver Spring has seen a major rebirth over the past 20 years.  When I was a kid, that was pretty run down. Never horrible, and never unsafe, but there just wasn't that much there to bring the crowds.  It was a place to pass through from one part of town to another more than anything else.  There was a historic movie theatre and a few restaurants, but that's about it.  When Metro built a station there that helped, but only to a small extent.  They've done a much more major revitalization over the years, to bring more people there to eat, shop and be entertained. First it was a Whole Food and some more restaurants. And now it has absolutely exploded, with lots of shops and restaurants, a huge AMC theatre and a park.  At night they close down the main road to traffic through the official downtown area, to make it a walking friendly area. They built an open air theatre across the street, and there's often bands playing.  

We didn't really have a plan of where to eat. My parents and I love Thai at Silver Spring, but I wanted something different for the food blog. We saw AG Kitchen in the spot where Macaroni Grill had been, so we decided to go look at the menu. As we perused, one of the hostesses came out and gave us a sample of their chips & guac. The guac was fantastic. Sold.

None of us had heard of AG Kitchen, and learned that it started in NYC, and the Silver Spring location is the second one. I'd be really interested to know how they picked this as their other location. It seems kind of random. But I'm sure there's a method to their madness.

The restaurant is large and bright and open. They use lots of really bright colors: lime green, orange, pink, and yellow. Very tropical. They've also got a large open kitchen so you can watch them work. 

One of the first things I noticed at the table was the viewfinder

I literally don't think I've seen one of those since I was a kid. That's probably not the real name for it, but you know what I mean. I had one when I was little, and loved it. On these viewfinders they showcase their desserts.  Cool presentation, and definitely a conversation starter. 

The menu is Cubin and Latin inspired. It includes tacos, burgers, main dishes, and a substantial selection of appetizers. One thing I noticed is that most of the menu items are a la carte, so you have to order starch or veggies separately. And they are kind of expensive. I'm not a big fan of that. 

Since the guacamole was what sold us on eating there, of course we had to start with it. You can can mild, medium or spicy. You can also choose from one of 4 types. We stuck with classic, and went mild since my dad eats guac and doesn't do spicy.

On the menu it says "tableside", but it was delivered to the table complete.  I must say I was disappointed in the serving size. For the price, and for how many chips they give you, I expected more. On the plus side,the guac was fantastic. Very fresh, and you can tell they use fresh lime juice. 

I wasn't planning on getting a drink, but since Kara wanted one I agreed to have one as well. After some back and forth, and help from the server, we went with Her Name is Lola

It was very strong and fruity. But it was too thick. I think they put so much fruit in there that it's almost not even a cocktail anymore.  It was okay, but I wouldn't get it again.

Kara got the baja fish tacos. And because the tacos don't come with anything, she added a side salad

Crispy snapper, citrus slaw, chipotle cream

The tacos were small so I didn't try any, but she said they were really delicious. And the side salad was your basic salad.

My mom got the mahi mahi

Jumbo crab, mango, pineapple and papaya salsa, pickled red onions

It came to the table screaming hot. I tried a bite and it was delicious. The broth and the fish had really good flavor.

My dad ordered the salmon. That's when we found out that it's part of the surf & turf option. Since my dad is vegetarian, that wasn't going to work. But the server showed us that we could do a double-serving of the salmon. So he did that, with mango salsa for the sauce and asparagus for the side.

I really liked the presentation in the cast iron pots. It was a large serving of asparagus, and they were cooked to a tender-crisp, which is exactly the way I like them. I tried a bite of the salmon and it was perfectly cooked. When we first ordered it, we were worried that it would be way too much salmon, but each portion is well-sized to be just one part of a serving of food.

As usual, I had trouble deciding what to get. After a lot of back and forth, I went with the Samba chicken. I had hesitated because it's a half chicken, but the server said it was really delicious so I decided to trust her. I asked her to put the sauces on the side. And for my side dish, I did sweet plantains

These were awesome. Thick chunks, perfectly cooked, and screaming hot. I hadn't had plantains in ages. I used to make fried plantains periodically, but I never find good ones here in Oklahoma.

Brazilian style, marinated 24 hours, dry charcoal rub;
Honey glaze & AG spicy mojo

I am so glad I listened and got the chicken. It was super moist & juicy, and extremely flavorful. I'm not sure what the marinade is, but it was wonderful. Both of the sauces were delicious. I tasted both by themselves before dipping the chicken in them. The mojo is very spicy, and I think it would be too much if it was cooked with the chicken. But having it as a dipping sauce was perfect. The honey glaze was sweet, but not overpowering at all. The roll was okay, but honestly not really needed.  I'm wondering if they add it simply because there's a space on the plate. It was way too much food, so I took the rest home and ate it the next day. I'm not a fan of leftovers, but I'll make an exception for this chicken. It was just as good the second time around. 

I read through reviews as I was preparing to write this post, and they are very mixed. Some people had horrible experiences with service and/or food. I'm guessing it's partially because the restaurant is pretty new, and still getting its footing. Our service wasn't perfect, but she was very nice and helpful, and not overbearing. The manager did also come over to our table to ask how everything was. Other than the guac not being tableside and being a small portion, our food was really good. 

As we were walking out, we noticed this table in the little foyer

Kind of a unique thing, showcasing some of the items they use in their kitchen. I've never seen anything like it before.

Will I go back?  Yes, I will, because we had an overall good experience. And by the time I'm back in Maryland they would have had more time to get better. I would really like to check out the NYC location to see the difference.

#181 - Iron Rooster, Annapolis MD

Kara and I have been friends since college. I basically lived in her dorm for a year, and then we got an apartment together. A tiny apartment barely larger than an efficiency. I'm not sure how we survived in that space for an entire year without killing each other. We've had so many funtivities together over the years I can't even begin to remember them all. And I'm sure there are some best forgotten. Let's just say it's a really good thing there was no social media back then.

Kara lives in North Carolina, so she occasionally comes to Maryland for a few days when I'm there. Well, that and her stepson and his wife live in Annapolis. Two years ago we had a whirlwind East coast weekend, covering NJ, NY, and PA in a 3-day span. Back in April I was finally able to get back for the Maryland football letterman golf weekend, and it happened to be spring break for her kids. So they came up for a couple of days and we spent one sightseeing day in DC. Kara decided to come back this summer for a couple of adult sightseeing days. The first day we decided to cover Annapolis, and then I surprised her with a trip to the Washington Nationals game. The next day we hit DC again.

Annapolis is the capital of Maryland. It's also the home of the Naval Academy. We used to go to the bars there occasionally in college, but I honestly can't even begin to tell you the last time we had a night out there. It's a beautiful city, with narrow, winding streets, cobblestone roads, old homes, and lots of restaurants right on the water. On gorgeous days there are tons of boats as far as the eye can see out on the water and docked by the restaurants.

Kara and I went to a Navy football game once. If you ever get the chance, you need to do it. And make sure you get inside the stadium well before the National Anthem. All of the cadets march in, which is one of the most awesome pre-games I've ever seen.

Last time Kara was in Annapolis they had discovered Iron Rooster. She raved about the food and the mimosas, so we met our friend Michele there for lunch. We've known Michele for years. She interned at the Atlantic Coast Conference when Kara worked there, and now is a freelance TV producer. The 3 of us have spent a lot of crazy times together. 

I liked the restaurant from the moment we walked in. It's in an old building, as most places in Annapolis are, and it's got great charm.  It looks like they actually occupy 2 spaces. The bar area is what seems to originally have been a shop, and the 2 floors of main dining room seating look like a converted townhouse

Photo courtesy of Iron Rooster

The restaurant has a prime location right on the corner, with a couple of tables out front. But the sidewalks are really narrow, and if you sit outside people are walking by practically on top of you. And it was humid. So we sat inside. When we first arrived there was a table full of moms and toddlers at one of the first tables in the main dining room. I have absolutely no problems with parents bringing kids into restaurants, but I think the kids outnumbered the moms at that table. And half the kids were crying and climbing everywhere. Not a good situation. Thankfully we were seated in the bar area, and got a table next to the window.  

Of course we had to start with the mimosas

Very light and refreshing. It's made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, which of course adds so much more flavor. There's no comparison to the "fresh from concentrate". 

The house-made pop tart is one of the most famous items on the Iron Rooster menu. They change the flavor daily, and when our server said the day's special was nutella, I was sold

This thing was huge! And more than enough for the 3 of us to share. I was kind of hoping for more nutella, but beggars can't be choosers.  The marshmallow topping was so good. The tart was very flaky, and kind of reminded me of a pie crust . The whole thing was absolutely delicious.

Michele got the crab cake benny

Pan seared jumbo lump crab cake, poached egg, beefsteak tomatoes,
Hollandaise, micro greens, light dusting of Old Bay

I tasted a bite, and it was fantastic. The crabcake was so fresh and mouthwatering. There's nothing like fresh East coast crab. And lump crab is even better. Absolutely melts in your mouth.

Kara got the Cajun Caesar salad

Romaine, tomato, cucumber, poached eggs, garlic crouton, Cajun slices, homemade dressing

I tried a bite of her salad, and it was really good. The dressing was light and delicious. I've never seen poached eggs on a salad. Very interesting take. 

We had eaten breakfast earlier, so I wasn't that super hungry. But I also knew our next meal wouldn't be until the baseball game so I couldn't get nothing. Not sure what came over me, but I decided to go with the chicken & puffy dumplings.  I think it was the "puffy" that sold me

This soup was outstanding. It came out screaming hot, which was a great sign to begin with.  The broth had amazing flavor. Tasted like it had been slow simmering for hours. The chicken was dark meat, which was a very pleasant surprise. I will always choose dark meat over white meat, because it's so much more moist and has a lot more flavor. The dumplings were indeed puffy, and very good. I could have easily eaten another bowl.

Will I go back? No question. The food was delicious, I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and I think it would be a great place to spend the afternoon. And then of course go across the street and hang out at a bar by the water!

Baltimore Farmer's Market, Baltimore MD

A couple weeks ago I was back in Maryland visiting my parents. I go back every summer, and then when the scheduling works, I also go for a home football game weekend. When I first started coming back I would try to squeeze so much stuff into the trip that I was absolutely exhausted by the end and needed a couple days to recover. So now I'm a lot more relaxed.  One of my must-do items this trip was the Baltimore Farmer's Market. When I lived in Maryland I went about once a month. My mom thought I was crazy for driving "all the way" to Baltimore from College Park (really only about 40 minutes), but to me it was worth it. Fresh produce, buying local, and they had a vendor that sold these awesome egg rolls.

The market is open every Sunday, 7am-noon, from April - December. It's underneath the Falls Jones Expressway, just minutes from downtown. I was really surprised at how big it is now. It's probably doubled in size since I lived there. I was also shocked how crowded it was when we arrived just after 8am. Of course it's a lot of fresh produce. But they also added a bazaar component, with vendors selling clothing, jewelry, bags, etc. I don't remember that being there before.

One of the first things that caught my eye was rice krispy treats. Yes, I know that's kind of weird. But who can resist this adorable picture? And besides, they make their own marshmallows.

When I lived here, I only remember a couple of food vendors. That has now completely changed, with 23 hot food concessions. As soon as I saw the first concessionaire, I realized my huge FAIL...I had eaten breakfast at home before I left. What the heck was I thinking?! That's a rookie mistake. I was so mad too, because a lot of it looked so good. The coffee stands had some of the longest lines. Normally I would understand, but it was blazing hot already. No chance I can drink coffee when it's that warm.  As we were leaving I got a sample of fried fish. It was amazing, and of course really fresh. But I still wasn't even remotely hungry so I had to pass.

This market is one that states no pets inside. It says so on the website, and also at signs as you walk in.  Of course a couple of people had to be rebels, and bring in their dogs.  I just don't get that. It says no pets, but you just blatantly ignore that and bring them anyway. Ridiculous.

The black-eyed-Susan is the state flower of Maryland, and there were several stands selling them. 

There's also tons of fresh product. Fruits, vegetables, greens, herbs, and flowers. Dozens of vendors selling everything that you need. They've even got dairy and frozen meats.

I thought the Dallas Farmer's Market was big, but I'm pretty sure this one was larger. It definitely had more variety, since Baltimore has the bazaar items.  I honestly didn't stop at any of those vendors. But I did do a quick glance as we walked by them, and they had a lot of stuff.

By the time we were leaving at about 10am, the market was absolutely packed. I mean wall to wall people. If I lived in Maryland I would be there probably weekly. Or at least every other week.

Next time I'm back in Maryland I will definitely make another trip to the market. And I will make sure that I don't eat breakfast so that I can eat from one of the vendors. Definitely won't make that mistake twice.