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Ruth's Chris Steak House - DC - Connecticut NW
- Address:
1801 Connecticut, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009Neighborhood:
Dupont Circle
- Cuisine:
SteakPrice: $31 to $50
Ruth's Chris Steak House - DC - Connecticut NW
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/3501/Washington/Connecticut-Ave
- Phone: (202) 797-0033
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Yolanda Ruiz
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Ruth's Catering in Washington, DC - Bring the service, expertise and flavor of Ruth's Chris Steak House to the location of your choice! Your Private Event Manager is ready to help attend to every detail of your event, from the menu to the martinis. Ruth's will bring in a team of trained chefs, bartenders and servers to make the most of your experience.
- Private Party Facilities: Ruth's Chris - Connecticut Avenue offers 2 private rooms for up to 12 & 50 guests each.
- Private Party Contact: Lerma Willett 8773764258
A word from Ruth's Chris Steak House - DC - Connecticut NW
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Washington DC serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth's Chris' genuine hospitality. So whether you're a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.Continued
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - DC - Connecticut NW reviews from OpenTable diners
49 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.2
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (31)romantic (20)fit for foodies (16)good for groups (14)notable wine list (12)neighborhood gem (9)vibrant bar scene (4)scenic view (3)late-night find (2)great for lunch (2)hot spot (1)Show More
- The chefJae37Dined on 10/25/2014My food wasn't so good this time around. I had to send food back, it just wasn't up to my expectations.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Special OccasionCraigfromDCDined on 10/25/2014It was my wife's birthday dinner and we had visited once before 6 months ago. The food at this location has been excellent on both occasions with plenty of options for varying budgets. Special care was taken for this occasion by the staff including a small table decoration. The room is comfortable but not too informal and the staff if both friendly and professional. Thanks guys. Great job!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 10/18/2014When we do Ruths it's usually Bethesda. The service and ambiance here compared to Bethesda was lacking. The Bethesda location dotes over their customers, the waiters know your name when they greet you, drinks are never empty...the Dupont location lacked all of that. I probably would not go back to this location againSpecial Features:
- Just okayShannaVIPDined on 10/2/2014Food was disappointing. Tired the lobster Mac and cheese very disappointing $18 on elbow noodles with no cheese and lobster thrown on top. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.Special Features:
- Excellent food, ok ambianceDadamDined on 9/27/2014I've been to Ruth's Chris before, but this time I felt the level of service was not up to par as other times. Food was excellent, and we had a great time, but I expected more as compared to other times, especially compared to the Tyson's location.
- RCS - A Wonderful Steak Houseliv2eatoutDined on 9/26/2014Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is a truly excellent special occasion restaurant. All the food is superb but the steaks are especially magnificent - flavorful, tender and beautifully cooked to order. We made a last-minute reservation and still were given a splendid table with a gorgeous view of Connecticut Avenue's elegant street scene. Our waitress, Kierra, was charming and professional. The timing of the courses was just right. No one would describe a meal here as inexpensive but you come away feeling it is good value for the money because every detail is lovely from the moment you get out of the car and it is whisked away by the valet to the moment you leave and everyone wishes you a warm goodbye. Simply a first-rate experience. Thanks, RCS!Special Features:
- Back AgainPattiDined on 9/23/2014We always book with Ruth Chris when in town on business. Never disappointed. The mushrooms were particularly delicious this time.Special Features:
- Outstanding!LoveToEatDined on 8/16/2014The food and customer service are Always Above and Beyond.Special Features:
- Dissapointing ExperienceDCDinerDined on 8/15/2014We ate here during Restaurant Week because we had enjoyed Ruth's Chris in Boston and wanted to give the Bethesda location a try. Our waiter was clearly not a fan of Restaurant Week and immediately tried to steer us toward a more expensive menu option. When we opted for the Restaurant Week menu, we were begrudgingly served a sub-par dinner selection. There was nothing special whatsover about the salad. The steak was good, but the main course was a boring, 'bare bones' presentation of steak and bland potatoes. The menu listed three options for dessert, but our waiter didn't bother to tell us that they were out of the third option, and instead served us what they had on hand. We were dissapointed in the whole experience; food & service.
- Delish!!!AngeDined on 8/12/2014As always I love Ruth Chris! I had the Restaurant Week special, the mixed grill, which was really good and a glass of Meomi Pinot Noir. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and so did my daughter who had the kids stuffed chicken breast. The service was great. Loved my dining experience. I always visit this location when I'm in DC and I frequently visit the location in Houston as well.Special Features:
- Everything was delicious!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/11/2014The filet was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend adding the blue cheese crumbles.Special Features:
- Anniversary success!DCFoodiesVIPDined on 8/8/2014My husband and I spent our 1st anniversary at this restaurant enjoying an intimate dinner. Since I put in the comments that it was a special occasion they actually had some fun confetti on the table and everyone made sure to wish us a happy anniversary. On top of the always amazing food and service, they really made the night super special. Thanks to the team @ Ruth Chris for helping us kick off the next year of marriage with a spectacular evening!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service was good by server BUT.....WatcoachDined on 7/30/2014Although the service was good by the waitress and staff we were very disappointed when there was no reduction of our bill by the manager. When going to eat a caesar salad a SCREW was found in the salad! Yes a SCREW!. The manager was apologetic and even told us the SCREW was from the pepper mill and offered us a drink. None of us drink so we declined. A new salad was brought but we were still charged for the salad. We felt that the salad should have been complimentary at least. Imagine if the SCREW had been ingested how that would have been a total disaster.Special Features:
- The following 737 reviews are from the Ruth's Chris Steak House - DC - Connecticut NW reviews archive.
- is there value for the dollar?PES50VIPDined on 7/24/2014Food is excellent. Atmosphere is very clubby and in fact the vast majority of diners were men. That being said, 125 for a steak, salad, vegetable and dessert seems quite high and probably not for everyone.Special Features:
- Poorly ManagedWillVIPDined on 7/18/2014This is a poorly managed restaurant that doesn't meet the same standards as other restaurants in the chain. The waiters and host staff need better training. The restaurant is dirty and outdated. The restaurant needs an overhaul.
- CoffeeCMAETDined on 7/6/2014It took awhile to get coffee that was hot. Other than that the experience was very pleasant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food is great, however...DavidDDined on 7/3/2014With all the new restaurants in DC Ruth's Chris could stand an updating. Restaurant was more than half empty and it was about 10 minutes before someone came to the table. Then our entrees came to the table while we were still working on appetizer. Too slow then too fast. Ruth's Chris use to set the bar. Now it's just mediocre at best.
- A shadow of its former selfnycinnkeeperDined on 7/1/2014Wait staff was sub-standard at best. I took my friend out for his birthday. Had to ask for things like bread and water too often -- perhaps the restaurant is cutting back on costs? (The restaurant was not that busy and I didn't see that they were short staffed). I noticed this on both visits in the past year. In earlier years this place delivered on all counts (my dining companion was especially a fan) but at these prices they simply no longer deserve my/our support which is a shame. I hope they can improve upon the service and return to the level of professionalism of years passed.
- Great food, but misses the markFreshVIPDined on 6/28/2014Our food was great -- yummy cocktails, perfectly cooked filet mignon, delicious sweet potato and pecan casserole. Waiter was attentive and good, too. Where they fall short is ambiance. Although it costs the same, this is no Prime Rib. There is no dress code, so sloppy tourists in Tshirts abound. The guy who escorted us to our table didn't understand that he was supposed to pull out my chair - even when I stood there waiting. Guess he wasn't trained properly -- at home or at the restaurant! As noted, food and service are excellent, but if you also want a gracious and refined ambiance for all the money you are spending, Ruth Chris (at Dupont location anyway) is NOT the place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Place for steaks!ChazDined on 6/21/2014Service, food, atmosphere mist excellent. My only complaint is that it is grossly overpriced. I believe more expensive than other RC locations but I have found that everything in Wash DC is expensive..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was greatNovaEaterDined on 6/21/2014we were hoping for a little more quiet, but impossible to get away from bar (world cup) noise. otherwise, typical good Ruths Chris food.Special Features:
- 50th B'dayH2oersDined on 6/19/2014what a GREAT meal for a 50th B'day Celebration we really enjoyed itSpecial Features:
- Wait staffDaveVIPDined on 6/11/2014Our waiter was very nice but did not do a good job of serving us. He was slow, didn't stop by often, etc. Other tables that were seated after us got their food before us. The food itself was wonderful and we still had a nice meal... just very surprised by particularly poor wait staff service at Ruth's where it's usually great.Special Features:
- Not worthy of the Ruth's Chris nameHonestOpinionDined on 6/5/2014Very nicely designed interior although ceilings are a bit too low. Service was terrible for a slow night. We were rushed and asked for our food orders without being asked for drinks. The food was average at best. Not a good value considering the prices are comparable to superior steak houses down town. A group was seated adjacent to us and we're allowed two small dogs to join the party. I am a fog lover, but not where I eat. Food is subjective, many people have many different opinions. I believe many will find this location acceptable. I have been to many Ruth'Chris in many cities. This one was the worst by far. In my opinion I can't believe it is allowed to carry the name.
- NiceEricaDined on 5/17/2014Julio did an excellent job accommodating us even though it was so unusually busy ( graduating weekend) . They ran out of my champagne, but they went out of their way to fix the problem. We were very pleased . Service was excellent. You have a great staff.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ServicePJ2448Dined on 5/17/2014This place is top notch. We eat here every year while attending the Realtor Party Convention & Trade Expo. The server we had on Saturday night was awesome. She always made sure that the food was good, kept out water glasses full. If you not been to location in DC then you might just want to put it on your buck list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Booth for TwoWesternTravelerDined on 5/16/2014Nice intimate booth for two in the main floor dining area. Service was excellent and response to a food preparation concern was perfect. The lobster & filet combo was outstanding. I did miss not having oysters, mussels or some other shellfish for an appetizer.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Celebration Dinner!FrequentDinerVIPDined on 5/16/2014We had a party of six for dinner to celebrate our younger son's graduation from GW University. The food was excellent and the wait staff was very patient, helpful, and attentive. We had a great time and I would recommend Ruth's Chris (NW) to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceptionally bad service one nightOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 5/3/2014I've eaten at this Ruth's a dozen times, and at others more often than that. Last Saturday (5/3) was the worst service I've had at any Ruth's Chris, and easily the worst at any of the major DC steakhouses. We had a small issue early on--took 20 mins to fill drink order, then gave a short pour--which was no big deal. But after we complained about it our service level went to zero. When drinks were not quite empty, our server grabbed them off the table without pausing to ask if we wanted to order another. When one person did order a new one, he turned away before others could order too. Did that twice! Didn't stop to ask if food was done correctly (it was). Cleared half-full side dishes w/o asking if done (we weren't). The worst.
- RenovateDCLocalDined on 4/26/2014This Ruth's Chris is in desperate need of a renovation. Unfortunately it looks so old, dark and dingy that I wouldn't want to go back. It's a shame because the food was good.
- Wonderful steakMedicVIPDined on 4/23/2014I didn't even know there was one near my hotel, but found the service to be impectible Wonderful food and fantastic staff!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- waitress was not friendlyOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 4/12/2014waitress was not friendly - in fact rude, and did not listen. Our food order was all mixed up - they couldn't fix it, so we had to trade ourselves, and change the toppings as they were all wrong.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ruth's Chris has the best steaksSusieDined on 4/7/2014Being from New Orleans, I have gone to Ruth's Chris for many years for my steaks. I wouldn't go anywhere else. The meat is superb and the broiling in butter is to me the only way to cook them. Thank goodness they are here in DC and all over the U.S.!Special Features:
- My taste buds have been enlightenedSteakenthusiastDined on 4/2/2014This restaurant is beyond comparison in my opinion. My girlfriend had a birthday this week and so I decided to treat her to a restaurant we had never been to, and the nicest restaurant either of us have ever experienced. After eating the food I felt like it was not only her birthday but mine too! Best steak I have ever had!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First Time @ Ruth's ChrisLovelyBEEDined on 3/29/2014Our Waiter Was Extremely Nice & Vibrant His Name Was Gene. He Knew That Menu Inside & Out Which Was Good. Only Think Was The Nosie Level Was Pretty Loud. When Dining Here Expect To Pay A Nice Amount & Sides Are Seperate. Food Came Out As Soon As It Was Done Which Was Excellent. Overall The Experience Was WonderfulSpecial Features:
- YumAmyBVIPDined on 3/29/2014Food is excellent. Service is ok but could be a bit more professional. Drinks are very over priced and mixed drinks are not made well. Had to send back a barcardi and diet coke - really - is that a hard one to make?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wish it weren't so noisy..GrandmaTeachingGrandsonDined on 3/21/2014I've eaten at several Ruth's Chris Steakhouses previously, including this one. The rib-eye was better this time than at any other before. If you didn't have ears, you'd look around and say this was a 5-star restaurant. But the noise level was too loud. I prefer silence plus soft music. The steak was wonderful! Actually, I ordered a salad and my husband ordered the steak, but he ordered the large steak so he could share it with me. It was one of the best I've ever eaten! The salad was great too. The service was quite good, plus good coffee and dessert. We were in DC letting our Grandson experience new things and seeing the Nation's Capitol/Capital. He was unimpressed with the restaurant, but what can you expect - he's 12.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good MealFrankVIPDined on 2/26/2014This location stuck to the Ruth Chris reputation all over the country in that they have great food and good people working at their restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurant for a celebration2good2betrueDined on 2/21/2014We were very happy with all of our dinner selections. The steaks were done exactly the way we wanted, the sides were very generous and the presentation was perfect. The noise level was a little loud but not off putting. The service could have a little more attentive, but over all it was a very nice evening and we all would return and recommend this restaurant to our friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Anniversary Dinner Number 2FamilyDinnerDined on 2/18/2014First time to eat at an RC. We've been to other Steakhouses before so we decided to try RC. Glad we did.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Full of flavor and plenty of protein, your cat is sure to love Wellness CORE Grain-Free Canned Cat Food.
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Canned Cat Foods are protein focused formulas designed to deliver your cat nutrients similar to those needed by her obligate carnivore ancestors. Featuring a wide variety of high quality meats & organ meats, these highly palatable canned meals are a great way to keep your cat hydrated, healthy and happy.
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Getting to the center of what your finicky feline wants for food is simple with the absolutely irresistible Wellness CORE Grain-Free Canned Cat Food.
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Beef, Venison & Lamb FormulaMeat lovers get ready for this protein rich meal that features six different high quality protein sources. This gluten-free, grain-free and fish free formula features a spectrum of nutrient dense berries and botanicals that make it not only highly palatable, but also suitable for everyday feeding.
Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver FormulaThe original CORE formula, this protein rich formula contain five different protein sources, including delicious, high quality poultry and vitamin & mineral dense organ meat. Added to these are a unique fish & flax omega blend for a shining skin & coat amd berries & botanicals for preventative health benefits.
Salmon, Whitefish & Herring FormulaHigh in omega 3 essential fatty acids, this protein focused fish blend is completely poultry free, making it ideal for for cats that suffer from common chicken allergies. Both gluten and grain-free, this formula also features a nutrient dense blend of botanicals and antioxidant rich berries.
Turkey & Duck FormulaUtilizing two novel proteins to help cats with common allergies, this gluten-free and grain-free formula is also chicken-free and fish-free. Made with only the finest, natural ingredients, added to the three quality protein sources are antioxidant rich berries and nutrient dense botanicals.
Review Rating: 5
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Beef, Venison & Lamb Formula
Ingredients - Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Lamb Liver, Venison, Lamb, Chicken Meal, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Ground Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Alfalfa Meal, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Cobalt Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Folic Acid
Calorie Content - 1,349 kcal/kg or 210 kcal/can ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated)
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 12.0%Crude Fat (min) 8.0%Crude Fiber (max) 0.5%Moisture (max) 78.0%Ash (max) 2.2%Magnesium (max) 0.028%Taurine(min) 0.10%
Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver Formula
Ingredients - Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken Meal, Turkey Liver, Dried Ground Potatoes, Natural Chicken Flavor, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Chicory Root Extract, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Niacin, Sodium Selenite, d-Calcium Panthothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin
Calorie Content - 1,400 kcal/kg or 218 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated)
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 12.0%Crude Fat (min) 7.0%Crude Fiber (max) 0.50%Moisture (max) 78.0%Ash (max) 2.1%Magnesium (max) 0.028%Taurine(min) 0.10%
Salmon, Whitefish & Herring Formula
Ingredients - Salmon, Whitefish, Herring, Salmon Broth, Salmon Meal, Dried Ground Potatoes, Tuna, Natural Fish Flavor, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Chicory Root Extract, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Cobalt Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Folic Acid, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin, d-Calcium Panthothenate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Biotin
Calorie Content - 1,400 kcal/kg or 192 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated)
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 12.0%Crude Fat (min) 6.0%Crude Fiber (max) 0.50%Moisture (max) 78.0%Ash(max) 2.85%Magnesium (max) 0.043%Taurine (min) 0.10%
Turkey & Duck Formula
Ingredients - Turkey, Pork Liver, Turkey Broth, Duck, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Ground Flaxseed, Cranberries, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Cobalt Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Biotin, Folic Acid
Calorie Content - 1,210 kcal/kg or 188 kcal/can ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated)
Guaranteed AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 12.0%Crude Fat (min) 7.5%Crude Fiber (max) 0.50%Moisture (max) 78.0%Ash (max) 2.20%Magnesium (max)0.028%Taurine(min) 0.10%
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Wellness Grain-Free
By Lulu
from San Diego, CA
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Comments about Wellness Grain-Free CORE Canned Cat Food:
I have three cats, one of whom licks himself neurotically. I changed from the grocery store food brands to Blue Buffalo and EVO for his sake, now I have changed to a grain-free diet. There was no problem with the change over, they all love the new food. I am still waiting to see if the crazy licking subsides.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Four Cats
By rosestar
from Dallas, TX
Not one of my four cats will eat either flavor of Core nor will they eat the dry. Not even my cat that eats anything will touch it. They will go hungry all day. Sad because I want them to eat better quality food.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Merchant response: They could be addicted to grain. We suggest a slower transition to the Core.
Great product
By Jerzyk
from New York, NY
Good food is easy recognized even by choosy cats ;)
Wellness CORE Canned Cat Food
By Kitty Lovin' Mama
from Houston, TX
Wellness CORE, both dry & wet, have been the best cat foods my babies have tried since I put them on a grain-free diet over a year ago. My boy kitty died last February and all he would eat was the kibble, but my girl kitty loves both the wet & dry. I got two kittens this summer who are 8 mths old now and CORE is all I have given them. They love it! I must say that I can't get over how soft & shiny the CORE has made all of their coats. Best of all, I feel really good knowing I'm giving my babies the healthiest food I could find, in my opinion. Even if they decided they didn't like the CORE, I would try to only give them natural, grain-free food. It's the only way to go.
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By LucyBuster
from Auburn Hills, MI
I have 2 four-year old house cats who are siblings and longhair/domestic. They were rescue cats and my little girl has had trouble with her stomach since she was 2 days old. Once or twice a year, she develops severe diarrhea and has to be hospitalized due to dehydration and because the antibiotics DO NOT stop the diarrhea. Having been over-prescribed antibiotics myself, I have taken my girl to several vets to try and determine the problem. It is NOT allergies! It is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). You can read more about this online, but it is very common in all cats and in my girl, it is more prominent because she is on daily doses of steroids for a hip problem. Our last vet visit was about 2 months ago. It was terrible for her and she had to be hospitalized again. However, she was finally diagnosed with IBS in her Colon. The Vet recommended a Low-Grain diet. After MUCH research and reading many comments from all kinds of pet owners, I decided to try Wellness CORE canned food and dry food. I cannot stress the difference it has made - not only in my girl - but in both of my cats.Not only did the diarrhea stop within 3 days (and has NOT come back), but both cats have less itching, less ear wax buildup, and their coats are shinier and healthier. The biggest difference is they both FEEL GOOD! GREAT! They are more active than ever and have developed lean muscle and regular bowel habits. I plan on adding supplements to their foods (more Omega 3, etc...), but with only this food change, it has made all the difference. This website is not only a great wealth of information from other owners who love their pets, but a great place to buy Wellness.
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A Feline Favorite!
By Reg
from Riverside, CA
I highly recommend this food to any cat that doesn't have protein allergies. After exhaustive research and by my vet's recommendation I decided that a variety of the best foods available would help maintain my kitties good health. Wellness Core is a staple in our pantry. My two rescue cats switched to it at 5 years of age. Wow, what a difference! Brighter eyes, glistening coats and my boy with dry skin rarely itches anymore. They love both flavors and no longer have digestive upset (my fault for feeding them food with corn-but I've learned!) I wish they had more flavors. I'd buy them all.
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This works!
By Webbyflower
from Anniston, AL
I wanted to move my cats, one who has Urinary Tract issues onto a healthier diet. I tried the freeze dried raw food first but was having to throw away food as they weren't eating it all, and you can't leave it out for long.They love this, mixed it with usual food at first, clean bowls!The older boy likes his jelly and gravy so he gets his with a bit of the grain free pouched entrees. His coat looks glossier, and his obsessive licking has decreased slightly. Hoping over time this improves even more.
My cats love the fish
By gunnersdai
from North Little Rock, Arkansas
We tried both, the chicken or the fish. They wouldn't touch the chicken but licked the plates clean on the fish. :-)
Buddy loves this
By Carol the Bookwork
from Alexandria, VA
My Ragdoll cat, Buddy, was diagnosed with IBD. The Wellness Core canned cat food with turkey, chicken and potato is the only food that stayed down for him. He would vomit a few minutes after eating anything else, even duck and rabbit. I mix phytomucil and a powder probiotic in his food and he has no gas, bloating, burps or vomiting. Also he only gets 10-15 pieces of dry food a day as dry food contributes to IBD.
"Superior among grainfree foods"
By The Cat Lady
from Little Rock, Arkansas
Even among the excellent grainfree products I have been giving my cats the past 4 years, the new Wellness Core product is superior. The skin and fur of my 7 cats showed quick improvement when I began this product, particularly in our 16-yr-old senior. This is also in comparison with the Wellness grainfree products they have been already been eating the past 4 years, along with other excellent brands. Along with our 16-yr-old, we have 5 cats who are 5 years old, 1 3 years old. All of them love this new food, thrive on it, have fewer digestive difficulties. This food has now become their staple canned food, with others a few times per week to provide nutritional variety. I give my cats 2 daily canned food meals, along with a variety of quality grainfree dried foods provided daily. Grainfree foods produce excellent, lean body composition even in these cats who all live indoors. The older cat, who was obese, quickly became lean and muscular.
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Tim and I enjoyed delicious food, lovely weather, and a fun adventure over the weekend. On Friday night, we strayed from our menu plan and opted for homemade pizza instead. The finished pie had a whole grain crust and was topped with cashew cheese, marinara sauce, chopped garlic, herbs, and kale crumbles. It was a bit puffier than our usual pizzas, so we had leftovers for Saturday lunch!For dessert, I made Lemon Zinger Squares! The recipe for these refreshing treats will be featured in my forthcoming cookzine. I think they might be one of my favorite creations to date. Tim ate most of them. These squares differ from regular cake because you can pick them up and eat them with your hands – kind of like a brownie, but also very different from a brownie!On Saturday, Tim went kayaking, so I stayed home and worked on some miscellaneous projects. When dinner rolled around, I was too lazy to make much effort, but also quite hungry. My usual answer to the hungry/lazy dilemma is a meal-in-a-bowl. I love the ease and versatility. This particular bowl had quinoa, lightly steamed kale, roasted chickpeas, diced bell pepper, grated carrots, avocado, and a citrus tahini dressing. I also added some dried cranberries.On Sunday, Tim and I met a group of friends at Blossoming Lotus for brunch. These occasions are such a special treat since we rarely go out to eat. Tim had the Seitan Rancheros (his favorite) and I had the Pumpkin Battered French Toast (oh my, was this ever incredible!!).
After brunch, Tim and I drove about a half hour to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Washington. We saw (and heard) a massive array of wildlife, including hawks, snakes, kingfishers, frogs, water bugs, rabbits, birds, ducks, cranes, and geese. I feel so comforted when I am surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Here is a sassy Spotted Towhee! Tim loves to record sounds, so if you are curious to hear this bird sing and chirp, listen to his recording here.We also saw a Song Sparrow:Along the hike, we enjoyed views across small lakes and plenty of flowers (and some pretty dandelions, which I guess are actually weeds?).
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This evening Tim and I strolled along the Westbank Esplanade and ventured into downtown Portland to enjoy dinner at the brand new Veggie Grill. It was their official first day of business so our food was free! If you aren't familiar with Veggie Grill, they serve 100% plant-based American comfort food including soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and desserts.
Portland now has two Veggie Grill locations (the other one is in the suburbs). According to the manager, they hope to add a third location… On my side of town! What I love most about the downtown location is that it used to be a disgusting, greasy, stinky Carl's Jr. (a nasty meat-centric fast food chain). When I worked downtown, I had to walk past it every day and it smelled terrible. Now it's a snazzy, sparkling clean, vegan establishment! Talk about an awesome transition!!
Tim and I were greeted with countless smiles and a positive atmosphere as soon as we stepped through the front door. If you don't know me well, I should make it clear that I tend to have a hefty dose of negativity controlling me more often than not. I'm working on fixing that, but it's a tough challenge. This is what a happy Veggie Grill environment does for a moody Amy:
That's a genuine smile! Tim was looped out on lemonade all night. I am pretty certain he had at least six glasses. At the end of the evening, he was mixing his own concoctions of iced teas and lemonades.
Veggie Grill has a nice flow. You walk in, grab a menu, order at the counter, take a number, and find a seat. When your food is ready, they bring it to your table. It's effortless. While Tim and I were waiting for our food, we were treated to samples of menu items. I think we tried Spicy Buffalo Wings and Crab Cakes. I have never tasted the animal-based versions of either (thankfully!) so I don't have much to compare them to, but they were very tasty. It's fun to sample items I know I wouldn't order on my own. I tend to find a favorite and stick to it – something else I am trying to fix! After tasting samples, our food arrived (the wait was less than 15 minutes)!!
I opted for the Bayou Chickin' ($8.95) and a side of Sweetheart Fries with Chipotle Ranch Sauce ($2.25). My sandwich contained blackened chickin', lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, and spicy vegan mayo. Being the raw onion and tomato hater that I am, they kindly left those off my sandwich. I really, really enjoyed my meal. It was messy, spicy, nicely portioned, and didn't leave me feeling like I ate a brick. Tim had to help me finish the sweet potato fries, but hey, that's why I brought him along!! Kidding…
Tim was a bit more adventurous in his choice:
What you see above is the All-American Stack ($8.95), also with a side of Sweetheart Fries. This towering burger has a grilled veggie-steak, pickles, lettuce, tomato, crispy onion rings, and thousand island dressing. On our walk downtown, Tim kept singing about onion rings so I am pretty sure he liked his meal too!!
The best part about our dinner was our table. We picked a spot that abutted a huge wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that line the sidewalk. It was so entertaining to watch folks walk by and stare in with curiosity and perhaps vegan envy! My favorite passer-by was an elderly man who paused right in front of us and gave us a thumbs-up, essentially asking us if our meal was top-notch. Of course, we gave him a double thumbs-up in return! I truly hope this location thrives because the big windows have the potential to lure in omnivores and turn them into herbivores! One can always hope…
As we were closing in on finishing our meals, an employee brought us a plate of desserts to sample! Take a plate away, replace it with a new one!
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Even though our entire meal was free (THANK YOU, Veggie Grill!!), I would happily return as a paying and loyal customer. I just need to find a job first! Maybe if/when Veggie Grill opens in my neighborhood I can work there?
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The liberation of the Chuao bean market extends to UK high street chain Hotel Chocolate, with a bar made in partnership with German bean-to-bar chocolate maker, Coppeneur.
For some years the exclusive domain of Italian chocolate maker Amedei, Chuaos are now popping up all over the place. Whether there are actually enough beans produced in Chuao valley for all the bars now coming out from this famous Venezuelan origin, and what exactly counts as Chuao is another matter.
There's no particular reason to question the source here though more than any other, but with the Venezuelan's government's plan to enforce minimum prices for cacao – and Chuao at the top of the pile at a hefty $15 / kilo, there's certainly going to be a temptation to sell everything and anything as 'Chuao'.
So we perhaps have to go by taste then, and this certainly smells and tastes like Chuao, albeit at the higher end of the roast scale.
When comparing with others from the same origin, we also have to factor out the usual addition of vanilla. This is not necessarily bad and arguably a more pure expression of the Chuao flavour, but perhaps makes the chocolate a little more bitter than it might otherwise be – it's possible a little more sweetness could actually help here.
Despite the high bean price, Hotel Chocolat have kept this bar at the same price as the rest of their Purist range (which at £5 for 70g is anyway not at the cheap end of the market). But at least this most prized of Venezuelan cacaos is now available on the British High Street, and that can only be a good thing.
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Is it live or is it Memorex? Hotel Chocolat (presumably working through their traditional supplier Coppeneur), manage to put out a Chuao chocolate that is virtually a carbon copy of the Amedei original. The duplication is so perfect one wonders if they put a team to work on reverse-engineering the Amedei. Now, if Amedei have in Chuao what is widely acknowledged to be among the best, if not indeed, the best, chocolate in the world, then clearly the Hotel Chocolat product must objectively be in the same position. But it isn't exactly original, is it? One can certainly commend the chocolate as a fine achievement, however, a little more injection of style would perhaps have been welcome.
The smallish plastic-wrapped bars don't instantly inspire confidence in the packaging, but the contents can't be flawed; and it allows you to see what you're getting before you buy. It's classic Chuao-coloured reddish-brown, with a nice glossy finish. A bit of unevenness on the back is nothing to worry about. So far so good.
The aroma is glorious and archetypal, starting out with soft strawberries and cream, then proceeding to blackberry, with hints of molasses. It's powerful and deep, instantly suffusing the nose as soon as the chocolate is unwrapped. Flavour is similarly right on course, starting out with dried-fruit currant along with cream, then proceeding to a nutty and woody cast with hints of blackcurrant. The finish continues with extraordinary length in chocolatey and raisin, with near-perfect balance and awe-inspiring power throughout. This is certainly a definitive version of Chuao.
All well and good, but almost the same words could have been written about Amedei Chuao. About the only area where this chocolate diverges is in the texture, which is very smooth and exceptionally creamy, in contrast to Amedei's slightly rougher finish. But this is a trivial detail. Hotel Chocolat have succeeded in replicating the Amedei Chuao. Is this a good thing? Difficult to say. On the one hand, it can't be denied that Amedei have achieved perhaps the ideal stylistic interpretation for Chuao, resulting in arguably the best chocolate ever made. Thus, if one would work with Chuao, and if the goal be the best possible chocolate, it might be inevitable that the end result will end up being a lot like Amedei. On the other, the interest in a new manufacturer producing this origin must lie almost entirely in the interpretation: if you want something that tastes like the Amedei, then why not simply buy it? So, the conclusion is basically that Hotel Chocolat have here an "objectively excellent" chocolate, but one which makes no fundamental contribution to the chocolate scene. It seems preferable to recommend that they tinker with the style a little bit rather than stay with the bar as is, even though as is, it's unequivocally superb.
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You wait five years for a new Chuao bar to come along, and suddenly there's not even three at once, but a whole plethora. Now that this most famous and highly touted of Venezuela's origins is being freely traded, almost every small chocolate maker seems to be buying a tonne or two.
In this case Hotel Chocolat and Coppeneur have shared a shipment from the 2010 crop. I'm not entirely sure whether the chocolate is a shared batch or has been made to two different recipes. Only time and a taste of the Coppeneur branded version will tell.
No one can quite agree on the best way to roast Chuao, with a range of roasts now in use from the very light Amano roast all the way up to the extreme of Pralus' high roast style. The Hotel Chocolate recipe seems to lean towards the upper end, and is also without vanilla, but with soy lecithin, so we have a few more variables in the mix, and perhaps a more exposed flavour than some other bars.
The aroma delivers plenty of tobacco and a faint hint of paper ash, along with some dried vine fruits and dried plums. Bring this up to your nose quickly and you get the curious aroma of a match box – a slight sulphur hits you before you can smell the chocolate and fruit notes. It almost smells of Bonfire Night in that first half second. So you can at least say this is an interesting nose!
The colour is dark to red, another indication of the roast. While either the lecithin or proportion of cocoa butter make the texture relatively soft and the snap rather light.
First notes on the tongue are ash, fruit then we're ten seconds in and this chocolate reaches its peak – the fruit plum / apricot is fully developed and creaminess kicks in. After this we float along with a hint of bitterness, while towards the end there's a tiny hint of ash again – a slight bitter, 'cooked' hint, along with some green tea.
There's also just the slightest hint here of the 'rich tea biscuit' note present in Hotel Chocolat's Saint Lucia bars. This could come from too much conching and not a fine enough particle size, but I am guessing about this.
The finish is chocolate and cream – a little 'dusty' is the best way I can put it, as if we're tasting cocoa powder. This is where vanilla could have filled a little gap, but you could also argue that this is a purer flavour.
Overall, this is quite palatable and pleasant and identifiably Chuao. Perhaps not the most delicate interpretation, but with some strong points. Given the lack of vanilla and the higher roast – and I don't say this very often – a lower percentage may actually be of benefit here, perhaps 65% or 67%.
Personally, I prefer chocolate to taste closer to the cacao from which it's made, and for me a lighter roast would have helped. Overall not a bad attempt though.


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I made this purse for my granddaughter Kalista. The purse is very closely felted for sturdiness and can be made with a short or long handle. Follow this purse crochet pattern to make your own.
Unfinished square size (before felting): large square/rectangle 16" x 14"
Unfinished short strap size (before felting): 45 " long
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Note: Pattern is written for short handle purse, Long handle purse is made by using a solid color yarn in the center of each chain of the Braid strap and increasing the strap to 52" long.
Gauge is not important due to felting, the size of the purse may vary ½ " smaller or larger. Assemble squares and strap before felting them.
Stitches: Ch – Chain, Slst – Slip Stitch, Sc – Single Crochet, Dc – Double Crochet, Trc – Triple Crochet.
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Use (MC) to Chain 3, join with a Slst to form ring. Weave in loose ends as you go.
Purse sides for strap: (repeat these 2 rows 4 times)
Note: Repeat these 2 rows opposite each other on the sides of each square to weave in the straps.
Back of work facing, with M hook and MC, join yarn in first stitch at a corner.
Sew Purse seams: Line up the purse squares, with the front sides together, put a marker in the top stitch on the left and right side. Using these markers as a guide sew down the side seam through the Sc and Ch stitches of the square, across the bottom of bag and back up the other side through the Sc and Ch stitches of the square. You will have chain spaces on the sides for weaving strap.
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Finish Strap: Braid these 3 chains together medium tight until strap is approximately 45 inches long, knot the 9 strand tassel together tightly as close to braid as possible on one end only.
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Divide tassel strands into half and thread one half into each side of seam chain hole from inside to outside of bottom of purse seam, bring tassel back together and tie with a slip knot to outside, pull snug, thread braid back through seam in and out of side seam through chain holes to top of purse, repeat threading braid down other side of purse in same manner, keeping strap straight, when you get to bottom chain hole on the other side, divide tassel strands into half and thread into each side of seam chain hole from inside to outside of bottom of purse seam, bring tassel back together and tie with a slip knot, pull snug, Trim tassel to about 3 or 4 inches.
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