jmcquown wrote:

> "Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
>
> ... > On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:34:14 -0800 (PST), Brawny >
> > wrote:
>
> >>On Feb 17, 11:48 am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> >>> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:12:13 -0800 (PST), Brawny >
>
> >>> >I would have graciously said "Thank you" and headed straight to the
> >>> >Capitol Grille.
>
> >>> Never seen one.
>
> I've never seen (or heard of) one either. *The only one I've heard of is
> Ruth's Chris and I can't imagine paying that much for a steak; I make great
> steaks at home



IIRC the original Capitol Grille was in DC, just across the way from
Union Station (thus near the Capitol). Ate there back in the 90's
when it was new, very good. So I can honestly say "I remember it
before it was a chain...". I also remember the very first Starbuck's
in Chicago c. 1992 or so, it was down in the Loop and I'd make special
trips down there for their coffee and mugs and junk to give as gifts.
Man, I'm feelin' *old*, lol...and I haven't been in a Starbuck's since
then.


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Best
Greg