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Re: Agiinn on Rockville Pike

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From: J.B. Wood
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:49
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On 11/08/2010 10:37 AM, Terry Pogue wrote:
> Againn (aw Gwen) is the British style pub in in the old Houstons
> location. They have a wonderful collection of beer but I was not
> impressed with the food. It wasn't bad but just not wonderful.
> Supposedly they make their own sausage so I ordered the Bangers and
> Mash with an onion gravy. The bangers tasted like a smoked sausage I
> would get at Giant. The mashed potatoes were fine and the onion gravy
> had a rather nice vinegar hit. It wasn't bad but not up to the
> description. I would have liked a sausage a bit more rustic to make
> you feel like it's special and not mass produced.
> My husband had the duck confit salad. Likewise, it was not bad but
> nothing making us want to return.
> Perhaps at another visit the food would be better but I'm not sure we
> will return. Give it a try and report your experience. I'd love to
> know.
> Terry

Hello, Terry, and all.  This ng has been on life support for the last 
couple of years.  While I'm unable to comment on your current post, I do 
remember you as a past, somewhat frequent poster.  Maybe things will get 
started again.  Dc.dining was a great source of info.  Sincerely,

-- 
John Wood (Code 5520)        e-mail: wood@itd.nrl.navy.mil 

Naval Research Laboratory
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Washington, DC 20375-5337
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Subject: Re: Agiinn on Rockville Pike
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