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In a recent conversation with entrpoop@access.digex.net ("Just call me 'poop,'"
he said, and I was flattered to do so), the subject of baguettes came up.

I know of one place in Vienna, in the shopping center that used to house
Theismann's and which is now home to "That's Amore," that makes very good
breads.  Are there any other places around where "ultimate" plain French
baguettes can be found?  I am not looking for amazing pickle bread made with
gen-u-wine dill dough (sorry), or intense garlic with cumin Focaccia.  I want
the Ultimate Baguette, pure, plain and simple.

Candidates?


BTW, had dinner at That's Amore last night.  It's a fun place, NOT an intimate
place.  The noise level was deafening -- my daughter refused to eat and burst
into tears, each of which independently would have been exceptional.  The
service was quick and perfect for family dining, but some large parties of
people were dressed quite formally and appeared to be enjoying themselves. 
(Some people were outfitted in tee-shirts and shorts -- someone should narrow
the dress style of the place a wee bit!)  The food was very good.  For two
adults and one child, we had only a veal with lemon and butter, which was
brought out from the kitchen in well under ten minutes - it was a comfortable
but not really generous meal for the adults.  We passed up appetizers, although
some looked and sounded good, because we didn't want to wait long with the kids
hungry; and dessert, because it would have been cruel to eat dessert without
sharing with my daughter.  I'm going back to try out the appetizers and
desserts.

I'd say it's a good place to go with a table of four or six adults, that it's a
very bad place for kids under five, and swings back to being fun for older
children.  Price/performance was so-so: one entree and one bottle of wine
(neither the cheapest nor the most expensive pinot grigio) ran $45 plus tip. 
And, for the record, I tipped $7: had the atmosphere been leas deafening, I
would have tipped more.