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In article <30ls6i$oq6@snoopy.sra.com>, Carmen Iannacone wrote:
> 
>       I have plans to go to the Melting Pot restaurant in MD
>       this Sunday.  A friend in work recommended it, and I 
>       have a friend whose birthday is that day...
>       
>       Can anyone tell me a bit more about it
>       (like where it is, and how to get there [though I'll
>       be calling]-- any construction detours or parking 
>       nightmares to be aware of from a NoVa approach?)
> 
>       Also, if you've been there, can you comment on the 
>       place's atmosphere, or recommend any dishes?
> 
>       Thanks!
> 
>               Carmen
>               (carmen@sra.com)

If you are referring to GAMPY's (The Great American Melting Pot), it's 
in Baltimore on Charles Street.  Since the O's are on the road, traffic
should be fine.  You can take 95N to 395N.  Follow the sign for Pratt St.
then turn left onto Charles St. and drive forever.  (Actually, it's about
30 blocks or so, if my memory is correct.)  Gampy's will be on the left,
and there's usually plenty of on-street parking.  The decor is a bit on
the gaudy side, but the mirrors make it fun to people watch without the
people realizing you're watching.  ;^) 

As for the food, it's a mixed bag.  Years ago, the Monte Cristo was 
_THE_ thing to order.  Now, they've yuppified the menu and launched
a big ad campaign a few months ago.  The beef fondue was extremely 
disappointing, but my wife and I have also had some good things there.
All in all, I'd say "ya places yer order and ya takes yer chances."

Good luck!  Hope this is the restaurant you're looking for...

-- Jonathan Crawford
   Ark Technologies, Inc.