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Are You Smarter Than Your Grandfather? Probably Not.
Senility isn't the answer; IQ scores are increasing with each generation. In a new book, political scientist James Flynn explains why
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In the mid-1980s, James Flynn made a groundbreaking discovery in human intelligence. The political scientist at the University of Otago in New Zealand found that over the last century, in every nation in the developing world where intelligence-test results are on record, IQ test scores had significantly risen from one generation to the next.
"Psychologists faced a paradox: either the people of today were far brighter than their parents or, at least in some circumstances, IQ tests were not good measures of intelligence," writes Flynn.
Now, in a new book, Are We Getting Smarter? Rising IQ in the Twenty-First Century, Flynn unpacks his original finding, explaining the causes for this widespread increase in IQ scores, and reveals some new ones, regarding teenagers' vocabularies and the mental decline of the extremely bright in old age. Ultimately, Flynn concludes that human beings are not smarter—just more modern.
Malcolm Gladwell explains why the "Flynn effect," as the trend is now called, is so surprising. "If we work in the opposite direction, the typical teenager of today, with an IQ of 100, would have grandparents with average IQs of 82—seemingly below the threshold necessary to graduate from high school," he wrote in a New Yorker article in 2007. "And, if we go back even farther, the Flynn effect puts the average IQs of the schoolchildren of 1900 at around 70, which is to suggest, bizarrely, that a century ago the United States was populated largely by people who today would be considered mentally retarded."
In the last half-century, what have the IQ gains been in America?
The overall gain is about 3 points every 10 years, which would be 9 points in a generation. That is highly significant.
Now, on these tests [two that Flynn looks at are the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, or WISC, and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, or WAIS], the gains vary by subtest. For example, there is a subtest called "similarities," which asks questions like, what do dogs and rabbits have in common? Or what do truth and beauty have in common? On this subtest, the gains over those 50 years have been quite extraordinary, something like 25 points. The arithmetic subtest essentially tests arithmetical reasoning, and on that, the gains have been extremely small.
How do these gains compare to those in other nations?
If you look at the Wechsler gains abroad, they are pretty close to U.S. gains. There was a period of high historic gains in Scandinavia; these seem to have tailed off as the century waned. I thought that might be true of other countries as well. Maybe the engine that powers IQ gains was running out of fuel? But the latest data from South Korea, America, Germany and Britain show the gains still humming along at that same rate into the 21st century.
So, what has caused IQ scores to increase from one generation to another?
The ultimate cause is the Industrial Revolution. It affects our society in innumerable ways. The intermediate causes are things like smaller family size. If you have a better ratio of adults to children in the home, than an adult vocabulary predominates rather than a child vocabulary. Family size fell in the last century throughout the Western world. Formal schooling is terribly important; it helps you think in the way that IQ testers like. In 1910, schools were focused on kids memorizing things about the real world. Today, they are entirely about relationships. There is also the fact that so many more of us are pursuing cognitively demanding professions. Compared to even 1950, the number of people who are doing technical, managerial or professional jobs has risen enormously. The fact that our leisure has switched away from merely recovery from work towards cognitively taxing pleasures, like playing video games, has also been important.
What goes on in the person's mind in the test room that allows them to do better on the test? One of the fundamental things is the switch from "utilitarian spectacles" to "scientific spectacles." The fact that we wear scientific spectacles doesn't mean that we actually know a lot about science. What I mean is, in 1900 in America, if you asked a child, what do dogs and rabbits have in common, they would say, "Well, you use dogs to hunt rabbits." This is not the answer that the IQ tests want. They want you to classify. Today, a child would be likely to say, "They are both animals." They picked up the habit of classification and use the vocabulary of science. They classify the world as a prerequisite to understanding it.
Do IQ gains mean we are more intelligent than our ancestors?
What is important is how our minds differ from those of people 100 years ago, not whether we label it "smarter" or "more intelligent." I prefer to say our brains are more modern.
Our brains at autopsy are probably different. We have discovered that the brain is like a muscle. A weightlifter has very different muscles than a swimmer. Similarly, we exercise different portions of our brains in a way our ancestors didn't. They might have had better memories than we do, so they would have a larger hippocampus [a part of the brain that forms, processes and stores memory]. But, we would have exercised certain areas in the prefrontal lobes more than they did. So, those things would be enlarged.
The other important factor is we have learned to use logic to attack the hypothetical. We have an ability to deal with a much wider range of problems than our ancestors would. For example, if you were a businessperson, you would be much more inventive. You would be more imaginative. We are better at executive functions, or at making business decisions. We are also better at moral reasoning.
In your research, you have found that there is a growing gap between the vocabularies of adults and their children. How big is this gap?
You look between 1953 and 2006 on the adult Wechsler IQ test, and its vocabulary subtest, and the gains have been 17.4 points. The gains for schoolchildren during a similar period have been only 4 points. That is a spreading difference of 13 IQ points. That's huge.
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City Commissioners approved an agreement with the Sarasota Opera concerning the proposed Palm Avenue parking garage.
The opera has agreed to release the 1.5-acre parking easement between the back of its building and the lot where the garage will be built.
In exchange, the city would give the Sarasota Opera $605,000 in TIF funds and an annual allotment of 1,077 parking permits in the garage for three years. The opera would then receive those parking permits at a cost of $45 to $50 each for the next seven years.
If the garage is not built, the city would have to pay the opera $145,000 or give it 1,077 parking spaces in nearby parking lots and garages.
+ Patterson running for re-election
County Commissioner Nora Patterson has announced that she'll run for re-election.
Patterson represents District 4, which runs from the waterfront to Interstate 75 between Bee Ridge Road and Clark Road and includes areas such as Siesta Key and Gulf Gate.
She was first elected in 1998 and has twice been re-elected.
Patterson said the county's focus during the next four years should be to come out of the recession with a more diverse economic and tax base.
+ Holiday parade date announced
The 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
More than 4,000 participants will march down Main Street, including high-school marching bands, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, circus animals and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Applications for inclusion in the parade are still being accepted. Call 361-4440 for more information.
+ County cleanup takes place Saturday
The county will hold its annual community cleanup day Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Osprey and Vamo communities.
Dumpsters will be provided at the following locations: U.S. 41 and Church Street; U.S. 41 and West Oak Street; and U.S. 41 and Livingstone Street.
Most household items, including furniture, appliances, scrap metal and yard waste will be accepted.
Paint, pesticides, auto parts, televisions, computers and other hazardous materials need to be taken to the county's chemical collection centers at: 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota; 4010 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis; and 250 South Jackson Road, Venice.
For more information, call 861-5000.
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What are the next steps for the Atlanta BeltLine?The Atlanta BeltLine is a massive, comprehensive project that touches more than 45 neighborhoods. While a great deal of work has been accomplished in the past six years, there is much more to do. We must answer important questions about how we build the rest of the project – and we can only do that with your help.
In 2013, we will release an implementation plan that will guide us through the next five years as well as the next two decades. Working with the community, we finalized 10 master plans; completed a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for transit and trails; created an Equitable Development Plan, Community Benefits Principles, and Environmental Justice Policy; built five parks, three trails, and interim hiking trails; developed affordable housing; and created a dynamic public art program.
We need your help to inform the priorities of the project moving forward. The upcoming study group meeting is your opportunity to hear about how we are shaping this plan, and what criteria we will use to prioritize projects. Most importantly it is an opportunity to provide your input on how we move projects forward.
Please join us as we begin the next exciting chapter for the Atlanta BeltLine!
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The eurozone economy stumbled through the second quarter with a modest decline in gross domestic product, according to preliminary estimates released Tuesday, but Germany trumped expectations as a bright spot in the zone.
GDP for both the nations that use the euro and all 27 members of the European Union fell by 0.2% in the second quarter, compared to the prior quarter, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the EU's statistical office. In the first quarter, the eurozone GDP was unchanged and the EU-27 GDP grew by 0.1%.
Germany's GDP rose 0.3% compared to the prior quarter, while the French GDP was flat. Both figures beat expectations.
Deutsche Bank analysts Colin Tan and Jim Raid said the markets were expecting a 0.2% decline in the eurozone, a 0.2% gain for Germany, and a decline of 0.1% for France
"The German economy has once again escaped the technical recession many other eurozone countries are currently experiencing with no more than a fright," said Carsten Brzeski, senior economist at ING. "In fact, the economy remains the strongest of the eurozone."
But Brzeski said that German growth could slow down in the near future, since new orders from its European neighbors -- a big part of the German economy -- are drying up.
"The safety net of richly filled order books and low inventories have become thinner very rapidly, not boding well for growth in the second half of the year," he said. "We should not get carried away by a seeming invulnerability of the German economy."
European investors reacted favorably to the GDP results. London's FTSE rose 0.4% in midday trading. The DAX in Frankfurt jumped 0.8% and the CAC 40 in Paris rose 0.5%.
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North Central College is located in Naperville, 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The campus is adjacent to Naperville's downtown area and can be easily accessed by car from the East-West Tollway (I-88) or by Metra's Burlington Northern rail line.
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Your 2012 NCAA Tournament Primer
Wednesday, CBS and Turner announced all the details for their coverage of this year's NCAA Tournament. Yes, even without Gus Johnson the NCAA Tournament will go on. With Gus Johnson gone, it perhaps opens up a platform for a new announcer to either improve their stock or make a name for themself in this year's March Madness. Aside from perhaps only the NFL, nothing intrigues me from a pure announcing perspective more than the NCAA Tournament. It is perhaps the most anticipated single sporting event on the calendar from the on-court action to the office pools to dissecting the coverage. For the second year in a row, games will be broadcasted nationally on four networks - CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV.
Turner's top NBA talent make their return to the college game for the second year running as well. There is that small charge for March Madness On Demand this year, but hopefully you'll be able to avoid the value meal cost if you can't get around paying for it. The announcers and studio personnel are much the same from last year with just a couple changes to note. Here's all you need to know about this year's NCAA Tournament coverage. Let's start with the announcers for the Final Four...
Final Four
Play by Play: Jim Nantz
Analysts: Steve Kerr, Clark Kellogg
Sideline Reporter: Tracy Wolfson
Analysis: Jim Nantz has been announcing the Final Four, believe it or not, since 1991. This will be his 22nd Final Four. 22nd!! That has to be one of the most impressive streaks in the history of broadcasting. By the end of his career, he could easily reach 30 and maybe even 35 as he's only 52. For as much stick as Nantz is given for some of his more poetic efforts, he is a vastly underrated basketball announcer. Nantz is not my favorite announcer, but he gets the job done. Nantz is as smooth as they come (sometimes to his own detriment), but I thought his excitement level was up a notch or two in last year's tournament - see Ohio State v Kentucky. Ultimately, because he is the unquestioned numero uno at CBS for any and everything, we're always looking for someone to knock him off his perch and underrating him for doing a solid job.
This will be Clark Kellogg's fourth Final Four since taking over from Billy Packer in 2009 and Steve Kerr's second Final Four as this three man booth returns in 2012. If Clark just sticks to analyzing and not trying to compare every single event happening on the court to random and bizarre items (orange, allen wrench, Dairy Queen, etc.) then he's quite good. Kerr is one of the best game analysts anywhere and he definitely made this top team better. I thought Kerr and Kellogg's chemistry was surprisingly good as they seemed to be in conversation with their analysis. This threesome will also open the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, March 13th with the first two games of the First Four in Dayton.
Regional Announcing Pairings (fist & second Weekend)
1) Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg
2) Marv Albert, Steve Kerr
3) Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery
4) Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Len Elmore
Analysis: The only change here is Kevin Harlan getting the call up to the second weekend of the tournament to replace Gus Johnson. That move is a no brainer. Harlan is well known, popular, and one of the best basketball play by play men in the business. He joins NBA on TNT partner Reggie Miller alongside Len Elmore, who formed a three man booth with Gus last year. Reggie has never excited this blog for his announcing capabilities, but at least he and Harlan have experience together and their pairing with Chris Webber proved to be surprisingly good in a three man booth. Perhaps Elmore can provide the same effect...


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Final Sale
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- Shimmery metallic brocade clip-dot front
- Soft jersey back and trim
- Bra-friendly straps
- Bust darts for shaping
- 46% Polyester/40% Nylon/14% Metallic
- Machine wash and line dry.
- Imported
I would agree that it is a little scratchy. It is a little see through. But it is really cute under a jacket or maybe going out in the evening. It is a very pretty piece to your wardrobe. I could wear it with a nude bra and be fine or wear a cami under it. Depends on the event.
April 18, 2013
Weird cut
Sadly, while it was cute in theory I found this top to fit unflatteringly. I have an athletic but hourglass build and a small waist (135lb 5"7, typically XS in tops, drew 4 bottoms). The XS was too tight up top and still had too much fabric pooching out in the waist. The S was ok in the top and extremely billowy in the waist. If you have a very petite top, small rib cage, this might drape on you better, but hourglass figures or those who are busty beware. The top will cling to the bust or shoulders, then fall straight down, making you look like a box. Further, the tank's straps come in pretty far and may make it difficult to wear a standard bra. Would probably need a racerback.
April 10, 2013
Scratchy and see through
Top is more nude than gold in color, as I'd hoped. It was also very scratchy and even with a cami underneath, I think it would have bothered me. It is definitely very sheer and you need a cami underneath or your bra and pant line will show.
March 28, 2013
I really don't understand the other reviews that say this top is too sheer. It's not. I'm 58 years old and would never wear anything up top that was too sheer. I put a nude color bra underneath and it looked perfect. The fit is wonderful, not too tight and drapes good across the hip area. I plan on wearing it to LV next month with slinky black pants. Shine on!
March 16, 2013
Metallic is very cute!!!
This is a cute tank for under a jacket or on it's own, casual. Bought regular size xs and it fit fine. I was worried it would be too sheer, but with a nude bra it is fine.
March 8, 2013
I wanted to like this shirt because it looked very pretty with the metallic circles but, no layer between itchy material and my skin means being scratched to death. I'll pass.
March 5, 2013
too sheer
I went to the store specifically to buy this top but was disappointed to find out it was sheer. I don't want to wear a cami underneath a tank top, that would be too hot.
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The SU Staff Office will be closed from lunchtime Monday 23rd December and reopen on Monday 6th January at 9am.
Did you know that when you graduate you'll be given a Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) instead of a Degree Transcript?
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1. Maximize Free Money First
2. Utilize Cheap Money Next
3. Fill the Gap Responsibly
It might feel like it's too late to get any financial help when you're already in college. But with a little effort, you can save money and reduce the amount you'll owe in the long run. That will make your life easier when it comes to repaying your student loans. Check out these quick steps to make sure you're giving yourself the best start possible.
Saving early is the best way to reduce your long-term debt and student loans throughout college. Every little bit helps, so saving money from work, birthdays, gifts and other sources is still important. Why not ask your family to put money into your savings account to pay for college instead of an expensive present? Continuing to save and using that money to pay for part of your college experience - even if it's just books or furnishing your dorm room - will help you avoid additional future debt.
Just because you're in college doesn't mean you can't keep applying for scholarships and grants. In fact, many scholarships and grants are available based on financial need, merit, and other criteria even for students already attending school. Most are awarded on a deadline or first-come, first-served basis. That means, the earlier and more frequently you apply for these resources, the more likely you are to get them. While you won't get every scholarship you apply for, they all help and can really add up. Some great resources for scholarship and grant ideas are your college financial aid office and your local library. Ask for the "scholarship book."
If you don't already have a great essay, take the time to write one which will help you throughout your scholarship and grant application process. Most essays will focus around a common theme like "why I need this scholarship," "tell us about yourself," or "how will this scholarship help you accomplish your career goals." The point of essays is to give the applicant a chance to help the folks giving the scholarship get to know them. This is the applicant's best chance to set themselves apart from the other applicants.
Make sure to relate your answers to the questions instead of making a laundry list of accomplishments. Good things to mention may be if you're the first person in your family to go to college or you've overcome adversity. Try to think creatively and set yourself apart from the crowd with your answers. Always make sure to follow the guidelines of the scholarship, which shows your ability to reason and follow instruction. Try to tie your answers into the theme of the scholarship to prove that you're the best choice for the investment the company wants to make.
Writing one good essay can be a great starting point since you can always edit your response for other scholarships. Remember it's not plagiarism if you wrote it, so it's okay to copy and paste from other essays you have written, just make sure your material fits in the scholarship guidelines.
If you haven't filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for college, you need to do that now! The FAFSA is your gateway to federal student loans, the cheapest form of student loans for most borrowers. You must complete this form each year to receive and federal, state, or college money and some scholarships and grants require it as well. The FAFSA asks basic information regarding the borrower's income, dependency status, and savings to determine financial need. It is important to fill this form out as early as January 1st of the academic year you're applying for. That will make the most possible money available to you.
If you've already completed the basics and you're still having trouble paying for college, or worried that your savings won't be enough, visit your college financial aid office. Their job is to help students make ends meet during college so they can get through college and graduate with the least amount of debt. They want to see you succeed, so stop in or call the office if you run into issues.
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Electric Mower Roundup: the only Thing Roaring Is the Dandelions
Electric Mower Roundup: The only thing roaring is the dandelionsThough my personal approach to lawn mowing involves letting the English ivy choke out all the grass, I understand the impetus for a lush carpet of perfectly-manicured fescue. (For starters, croquet is less than ideal on the ivy; same with barbecues and Red Rover matches.) But maintaining a placid, grassy yard shouldn't have to mean firing up the roaring, fuel-guzzling beast known as gas-powered lawn mower. Greener (often quieter, frequently cuter) machines come in earth-sensitive electric varieties. The Black & Decker Lawn Hog ($215) is a tiny titan. Weighing in at a mere 52 pounds (that's about as much as one of those super-sized bags of dog chow), this mower possesses a 12-amp motor and cuts a 19-inch path. A one-lever adjustment system raises or lowers all four wheels for a 1 1/4 inch to a 3 1/2 inch cutting height, and a rear-attached mulching bag collects clippings for disposal or composting. Want to mulch the lawn as you go? Simply leave the bag off and the trimmings drop to the ground. The Lawn Hog runs by electricity - in this case that means a 100-foot plug-in cord. Users have to be careful not to run over said cord, but the perks include no gas, oil or tune-ups. |
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We've just finished our first CD and did the usual 'call out' before the break and at the end of the gig but has anyone found a proven way to sell them to give better results ?
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A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying your brain becomes blocked (ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke), causing interrupted or reduced blood supply to your brain. This deprives your brain of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die. Some people may experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a brief period of symptoms similar to those experienced in a stroke.
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It hasn't been an easy path for Ashley Jagodzinski. To say the least. So you'll pardon Ashley and her mom (Mayo employee Erin Jagodzinski) if they're a touch enthusiastic about Ashley officially starting her college career this fall. A few things ...
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The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.
—Proverbs 22:9 (NIV)
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This Fall, Mission Feeding has committed to feed 420,000 children in Africa and, in light of a severe drought, even more in some of the hardest hit areas of Angola and South Sudan. Together we can share food to save lives and also share the life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Ripped (Baba)
This day in The City was as beautiful as most of the days were. It liked it when people were outside and enjoying themselves, so it rarely changed the weather. It knew that people enjoyed occasional rainstorms, so it allowed those from time to time. But unless it was experimenting, the weather never altered too much for too long.
It had not done much experimenting lately. He had brought in the giant King Kong, wanting to see what those Justice League individuals could do against it. Prior to that had been the werecreatures. There had also been a very wild storm, which it had had nothing to do with.
It had been worried when the storm had happened. The word for the emotion that over came it when that happened was fear, it thought. It feared the one named Baba Yaga. It had opened itself to her, using her like a conduit. She had misbehaved, and it had thought to punish her. The punishment had only made her very angry, she had lashed out. She had done something it had not expected, and it had not liked the feeling of that.
The worry had not, of course, stopped the City's mischievous ways completely.
The love holiday was coming up again. It had played with it's citizens once before on the love holiday. So much fun had been had, that The City was intending to play with them again. Differently this time, but it thought that there was more potential behind the new idea. It would be bigger, more gripping. It had liked to see the people fall in love last time. It wanted more of that.
As The City prepared to unleash the new game, it felt a jolt. Though it had no body at the moment, the jolt felt like it ripped through the entirety of The City. Then came another. And another. The jolts were distracting, mind-swimmingly blinding.
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Mini-BTEs Do Make People Happier
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids represented less than 20% of hearing aid sales prior to 2000 and appeared to be on the decline as a style of hearing aid choice by consumers. With the introduction of open-fit hearing aids and receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids (RIC) however, BTEs now represent 63% of all hearing aid sales. In looking at the resurgence of BTE hearing aids, we wanted to find out why.
We compared the experiences of mini-BTE users versus users of traditional hearing aid styles and found the following: Controlling for degree of hearing loss, mini-BTE hearing aids would appear to offer significant improvements in overall customer satisfaction, cosmetics (e.g. visibility), sound quality (all 13 areas measured) and multiple environmental listening utility (4 if 19 listening situations).


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Still being way lazy, I'll write something for reals soon. But for now MORE HARDCORE PUNK(zombie style) and I have a feeling there will be a few videos by these guys up on this here blog. It's Send More Paramedics with their awesome awesome song "Zombie Crew". I'm pretty sure CraigOfTheDead is somewhere in this video.
and for anyone who doesn't know where the name comes from…shame on you! Return Of The Dead! Freaking awesome 80's zombie film.


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Discover Which Presidential Candidates Are Most Supportive Of LGBT Rights
The hands are starting to go up fast in answer to the question of "Who wants to be the next President of the United States" ,and just as important as it is for them to be sure of what they're for and against, it's important that we, as an often marginalised community, know who is there to support us and who is likely to transport us back 400 years in terms of equality (and yes we're talking about you Michele Bachmann).
However let's be honest it's all a bit time consuming having to find all that out, right? What you really want is someone who's done it all for you already…. like Marriage Equality USA have.
Bringing together the thirteen candidates so far, this chart allows you to find out quickly at a glance who to cheer for and who is give a big old evil at, with Republican Fred Karger currently being the one to love the most with his support of just about everything gay, whilst boos have to go out to Thaddeus McCotter, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum and Michele Bachmann who appear to have fully committed themselves to being as anti-rainbow as is humanly possible.
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nicole's ten
Online Reservations
Wonderful service, unique menu, good food, and did I say the service was excellent.
A wonderful place to dine in a relaxed atmosphere, while having great food.
Me and my husband went here for our one year anniversary and it was an amazing experience. Planning to go back the weekend after christmas!
It is a 35 minute drive from our house to nicoles 10. We keep coming back. The food is always outstanding. Creative, expertly prepared and always delicious. Cocktails-the same. Staff is friendly, efficient and caring even whether it is a quiet weekday night or a hectic weekend dinner. Treat yourself to nicole's 10 - You won't be sorry!
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. We really enjoyed the When Pigs Flew dish. The cornbread pudding for dessert was phenomenal! The staff was very friendly and attentive.
Food was excellent and service was on par as well!
I made a special request for our food order through Open table. I called the restaurant about 3 hours laters to confirm that they actually got this request. They had indeed received through through my Open Table reservation and was ready when we arrived. Everything was wonderful at Nicole's Ten!
Great food and a very good variety. The menu really makes you hungry and the house wine is vey good at a good price.
I've been coming to Nicole's 10 for the last couple years and its always a great experience. Food is delicious and service is always great. Best time to visit the restaurant is mid-week since its usually not too crowded. I had the Drumken Sailor burger for the first time and it was one of the best, if not the best burger I've ever had!!
My husband and I went to Nicole's for the first time for our 27th anniversary dinner. We made the reservations online at open table. We were seated in a booth which we liked. Our server (Karen) arrived promptly and took our drink orders. She was very personable. My husband ordered the Lobster macaroni and cheese as an appetizer (outstanding, I took a taste) and I had the Nicole's Crabby Tuna Roll.(delicious) For dinner I ordered the Nicole's Seared Sea Scallops (I'm sensing a theme) and it was outstanding. My husband ordered the Mid-Town Rack of Lamb and enjoyed that as well. I took a taste of the mashed potatoes with some of the sauce. Delicious! We truly enjoyed our dining experience at Nicole's 10 and will definitely be returning!
We always enjoy going to Nicole's 10! We have been there for graduation celebrations and Mother's Day dinners...The food is always wonderful. We enjoy the roasted garlic served with the bread-- we LOVED the way they used to prepare it tableside and wish they would do it again. The servers actually remembered us this past visit, and it was a nice feeling. My mother and I had the special chicken salad for dinner and it was scrumptious..Everyone enjoyed their meal. We look forward to going back very soon!
Calamari app quite good. Wife had salmon inmisohoney glaze. I had seafood paella. Both outstanding. Drinks very good. Desserts of cheesecake slider and wife's cake were less than stirring. Definitely would return
tasty attractive dishes, good service, great latte, all very good! Love bringing family and friends.
This was our first time at this restaurant and it was a wonderful experience. They have a new summer menu now with a greater selection of small plates. We tried the famous lobster mac and cheese which was amazing. Also loved the martini selection.
Once again, nicole's 10 has given us an incredible dining experience. The kitchen consistently creates a dining experience that is creative, fun, full-flavored, whimsical, perfectly executed and simply delightful. The knowledgeable and up beat wait staff provide an element of service that is an absolute delight. One of my favorite all time restaurants!
This was our first time dining here but it won't be our last. Our server, Craig, was knowledgeable and informative. His recommendation on the lobster mac and cheese was appreciated.
Well executed, delicious food, with accommodating and friendly service. The bartenders were polite and enthusiastic. They have a fun variety of signature cocktails, and an extensive selection of beer--tap, bottle and can. A true haven for microbrew fanatics! All of the seafood was fresh and properly cooked, and the combination of flavors was quite tasty. The clear winner, though not for the spice averse was The French Quarter. "Voodoo spiced" is right! This dish reminded me of a meal straight from Bourbon Street!
We really enjoy dining here; the decor is really creative and beautiful, the hostesses and servers very accommodating and professional, and the food is WONDERFUL. Have had our third very nice experience. Compares to the best NYC restaurants we've enjoyed over the years.
As always, the staff are what bring us back time and time again. Knowledgeable on all dishes and drinks. The food presentation is perfection, as is the taste!
Food great as always. Service was very slow even for a Friday night. Seemed the servers had too many tables as it wasn't like they were goofing off, just overwhelmed. It's a bit too loud for my liking.
What a great menu and no dish disappoints. We skipped our usual charcuterie this time, but everyone should try it here. The Mac & Cheese with Lobster is stunning. The steak salad was excellent and my French Quarter, Louisiana style seafood dish was superb! I can't wait to go back because there are many things I've yet to try!
Nicole's 10 is consistent for great food, service and ambiance. The menu is eclectic and delicious. Goin' Coastal is a staple dish. The seafood is plentiful and beyond fresh. The chef is genius with the menu combos. It has become our "go to" spot since moving to this area.
I have been one of Nicole's Ten biggest fans over the years. A little pricing so we saved it for special occasions because the food is very well prepared and never have we been disappointed in a dish. Recently, we were dismayed to find some of our favorites had been taken off the menu. Seemed like the menu went more casual with burgers and ribs. Although the food was still excellent, it was disappointing to think this might be a trend.
I order the Nicole 10n burger every time I come here. I really want to try something else sometime but I can't resist the burger. It is so juicy and uniquely flavored. I've never had a better burger. They have a lot of seafood offerings but I don't like seafood so that limits my choices somewhat. I really have no negative comments to make. A wonderful restaurant.
Food is out-of-sight! I had a Drunken Burger, and it's the best burger, by far, I've ever had. Service is friendly and attentive. Impressive selection of beer on-tap, and wines to suit anyone. We will return...often.
Went to Nicole's Ten for my husband's birthday. It was during the week and it was very quiet. The service could not have been better, very attentive. Food was excellent and the plating was outstanding. Enjoyed a nice evening out.
nicoles 10 is one of our fav north jersey spots. Always a wonderful experience, creative food, lovingly prepared and presented. Attentive, friendly and knowledgeable service. Great cocktails, nice wine selection, great beer selection. Busy on the weekends, a more relaxed vibe on weekdays.
The food was amazing. There isn't a single thing my boyfriend and I didn't like. The only thing is they don't have a large vegetarian selection other than a couple pasta dishes
From the moment we walked in the service was clear and present. I asked for a quiet, dark corner and they delivered. We ordered the Charcuterie platter of meat & cheese, their award winning Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Pigs Just Flew (pork shanks wrapped in apple wood bacon). Need I say more? There was a super charged explosion of flavor in every bit. When the Rootbeer Barrel Ribs, served with green beans and the best cornbread I've ever had, was brought out. I just wanted to eat the cornbread with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Instead, we got chocolate pecan pie. Which was delicious. To sum it up-great food, nice atmosphere, awesome service. It's my new favorite place to dine. I highly recommend it.
We celebrated my husband's birthday dinner at Nicole's Ten. We had a great time and they went out of their way to make our night special. The food and the service were both excellent. They had a hot buttered cider drink special that was awesome! Definitely recommend giving it a try before it goes off the menu. The thing i love about this place is that it is consistently high quality.
They had many unique food options, as well as craft beers, homemade cocktails, and a nice wine list. The servers were fantastic!
My wife and I thought the restaurant was outstanding! We were pleasantly surprised with everything, including service. Our waitress Trish was very cordial, and made us feel right at home. We like that the restaurant doesn't just serve typical food. Instead they put a creative twist on each item, which gives it more of a NYC dining experience. What's also nice is the menu changes, and there is also the ability to order drink samplers - either beer, wine, or vodka. My wife ordered the filet mignon, and I ordered the seafood pot pie. Both were great, and we finished up with apple cider cheesecake which was out of this world. By the way, they have a new item, the meatball appetizer. This is a must try! Overall, an outstanding place.
The food was great!! Matt our waiter was phenomenal. He had great reccomadations and attentive! Definitely will go back:)
This was my 3 rd time to Nicole's. Service was great and the food was amazing like always. They changed the menu so my mind was set on having a certain dish. However, When we arrived they had introduced their new menu that night. Can't complain the food was great. And their rice pudding dessert was to die for. Thank you!
Nicole's 10 is one of our favorite places. However, their new fall menu left me having to order the Nicole's 10 salad as my dinner since they removed all chicken and pasta choices. Quite disappointing for a non red meat/no seafood eater. Still a great time with friends, just need more options for the veggie lover.
Must've driven past a million times on route 10. After tasting samplers at a charity event, decided to give it a try. Very nice on the inside and the menu is incredible. Could not decide what to order. Great beer choices. Our new favorite spot.
Our waiter was excellent - very nice, had great recommendations. The food was fantastic, and would definitely come back again. The starters were especially good.
The menu items are always prepared to perfection! And such a wide variety to choose from
I have driven past this restaurant for YEARS and had never been. Never really knew anyone who had been either. My husband and I decided to go on our anniversary the other night. He was initially interested due to their large specialty beer selection. We were immediately impressed with the Cosy feel of the restaurant and the staff (David was our server) was beyond helpful and friendly. The food selection was creative and delicious. It's was definitely not what we had expected. Will most definitely be going there again.
Great menu selections, from their specials to the 'Small Plates" to the Entree's. Have been there 2 x and have not been disappointed.
My Wife & I have Dined at Nicole's 10 on numerous occasions. Every time the food was Delicious and the staff was Friendly & Helpful. We will be back again as we always enjoy our Dining Experience at Your place.
Loved the fact that the restaurant had a NYC feel but NJ suburban pricing. The atmosphere and decor was relaxed and set a great dinning mood. The waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. Great wine, beer and specialty drink selection so there is no need to settle on your choice. The appetizers were fabulous, I recommend the crab cakes. The specials were amazing and the regular menu offered enough choices to satisfy any craving but not too big to cause stress over your choice. I had fish and my wife had steak. 2 differnt choices, both of our meals had great flavors and were prepared perfectly. Nothing plain about either dish. Save room for dessert, the pastry chef's offerings will not let you leave without trying something.
Nicole's 10 is a our "we want a nice night out" go to. The food is interesting and always well prepared. The menu changes seasonally, so there is always something new, plus specials. The bar menu has really stepped up recently with interesting fresh cocktails. Over and above though, the service is excellent. The wait staff treats this like their profession and you are their guest. They make suggestions, answer questions and time your meal so that the whole evening is treat. Enjoy!
Finally made it here for a third time. It is nicely appointed, has an energetic, friendly (if occasionally inattentive) staff and a sense of humor. Menu has breadth -- you can have an entire tapas dinner; burgers and beers; or a full app->entree->dessert dinner. They also afford a wink and a nod at the overly embellished menu world that we live in with gems like "served on a plain white plate made in China" after 27 other words describing an appetizer. The drinks are what you'd expect in a post-Mr-Boston's-Guide world. Clever inventions, interesting twists (some of which may not be necessary or smart, like a vodka tasting flight) and a focus on tasty craft beers. The wine list could use a little investment, but there's enough here.
The food was outstanding and the staff was very nice. Our server David was awesome and hope we have him again next time we go ther :-):-)
The menu is very unusual with lots of yummy sounding dishes, which made it very hard to decide. The server helped us though and we started with the Lobster Mac and Cheese, which was awesome. The rest of the food was very good too, and we are looking forward to going back and trying more of what's offered. They have very nice booth seating which is private and romantic. The bar is nice too, so some evening we'll just go back for the bar as well. We were there on a Wednesday night, so the bar area was quiet. Everyone who worked there was extremely nice.
We had a great dinner. Our table was not crowded on others, making it easy to converse . Dinner options were varied. Our group chose burgers, steak,salmon, salad and shrimp pasta special. All excellent!
This is a great place to take that someone special. My Wife & I are never disappointed. Good Food, Great Service And the Staff is always Friendly & Professional.
The food choices and selections we made were fresh and delicious. Good flavor and fun combinations. We sat close to the door, making the dinner seem uncomfortably cold at first, but know for next time to plan for that or request otherwise. Also service was a bit out of order (drinks after appetizers, bread after appetizers before drinks...) but waitress was kind and we enjoyed our overall meal. Happy to see that the menu changes seasonally so we would be interested to go back again.
We wanted a place to have a dining experience to be shared with special friends, Nicole's 10 was the perfect choice. Not only was the the atmosphere congenial but so was the staff. Our waitress was knowledgable and her suggestions were a perfect match for drinks and dinner choices. A good dining experience should last at least 2 hours, we were there 3 hours and enjoyed every minute!


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Even before the House of Representatives passed its $17.5 billion budget proposal, the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee had our first meeting to discuss some of the tax measures that affect business. I am very concerned that these measures will hinder job creation. In the committee, I heard testimony from 10 business representatives who discussed how taxing businesses, including farms, which are already struggling would have a negative impact on employment.
After nearly two months of work, and in the face of a $1.2 billion deficit, the Kentucky House of Representatives voted this past week for a two-year budget that streamlines state government while investing in the Commonwealth.
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As a former member of the National Press Club, I was familiar with the layout of the 13th floor where the club is located. My lunch guests, however, were not. One guest was 10 minutes late because once he arrived at the 13th floor, nobody he asked for directions to the Fourth Estate Restaurant knew where it was. One person told him,"There are lots of places to eat here." Another pointed to the First Amendment Lounge and said, "A lot of people are eating in there." Another said, "All the restaurants are down this corridor." I am stumped by that experience. The restaurant lived up to my expectations. I like traditional places where you can hear your guests, get a good drink, a decent meal with decent service, and not break the bank.
Excellent atmosphere that embodies DC culture with a flair of "insider-ism." Beautiful dining room with exceptional service and wait staff. Definitely NOT a place for kids, especially small children who might be fussy. The other patrons would NOT appreciate that disturbance -- and would likely tell you so.
Our first meal at the National Press Club's Fourth Estate was a delightful Saturday brunch. Our entrees of an omelet loaded with cheese, mushrooms and bacon; another of waffles with a generous topping of beautiful strawberries and blackberries along with extra crispy bacon went perfectly with a bottle of Prosecco. We were very pleased to meet the executive chef of the restaurant, Susan Delbert, who was incredibly gracious. On the day we visited the restaurant she had just completed a cooking class purchased by a couple as part of a charity auction. We hope Chef Delbert will extend those cooking classes to the general public. It would be fun to spend time in her kitchen and learn some new techniques.
I love the quality of the food and the excellent service. The staff is knowledgeable and makes everyone feel welcome.
We had a group of 4 that used a Travel Zoo voucher for lunch on a week day. We had an early reservation, and the restaurant was nearly empty. The waiter was very helpful and made excellent recommendations. The food was very well prepared, and everyone got just what they wanted. Overall, great experience!
Hard to say anything bad except they obviously need the business in the evening. It was essentially empty on Saturday night, though it was somewhat early (7:45pm). Added a few more tables by the time we left, and those were also using their vouchers from a certain "special deals" website. Might expect to find more celebs during the weekday lunchtime. Only dignitaries when we were there were in photos on the walls. Wish them luck - decent food and good service and special price vouchers are not going to be enough. No wonder they are not open on Sunday. Maybe they should save money and only open for lunch.
It started with Francisco holding our table. We arrived late due to misjudging a walk during the day and were exhausted. Francisco was warm and inviting. Our server upon realizing we were hungry, brought bread immediately and our salad right after. My dinner was excellent and I ate everything on my plate. Thanks again.
Went for lobster night. Lobsters weren't wonderful, because they were pretty dried out; however the service was outstanding. The ambience is pleasant with white linen table cloths and historic news photos on the walls.
Fourth Estate is a delightful gem in the middle of downtown. Apart from the fun of getting to go to the Press Club without a member, the food is uniformly excellent. And that was verified the day we were there when the chef was playing host to the head chefs of heads of state from all over the world, who had just come over from the White House to have lunch. The service is friendly, attentive and professional. Best of all, it's quiet and easy to talk. A great spot for lunch.
I visit at least once a month for dinner. Always consistent, never disappointed.
I needed a place to conduct a leisurely business lunch and this was perfect. It was comfortable and quiet. The restaurant week special was a good value. The service was excellent.
I came here for restaurant week with a coworker on a whim. It was a little hard to find but that wasn't a show stopper. The food was delicious and the selection for restaurant week which was the entire menu was delicious. I had the duck and my coworker had the steak. We left very satisfied and impressed with the overall meal. I would definitely come again even when it's not restaurant week.
Food was excellent and pricing was what it would be in a more modest setting. Think: Clyde's pricing in a white-table-cloth-and-base-plates kind of place. Service was friendly, gracious and helpful, but not in-your-face. Menu questions were answered and the meal was very good. If this restaurant were at ground level; a storefront, they'd be crazy-busy. But since they're on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, you have to know it's there to know it's there! If you go - and you should - allow yourself extra time to look at some of the extraordinary photos on the wall just outside the restaurant and around the corner on the ballroom side of the floor. It's an extraordinary place and I enjoy it each time I go.
Arriving early for 11:30 appointment, we were very-warmly received and welcomed. Wait staff were attentive and helpfully clarified our dining options. The food was delicious and attractively presented. I was very happy & colleagues thanked me over and over for arranging our final Restaurant Week lunch here. Not a Press Club member, I will now be on the lookout for opportunities to return.
On our first visit, we were very impressed with The Fourth Estate Restaurant. The ambience was refine elegance; the staff, most pleasant and attentive; the food, delicious; the drinks, outstanding; and the prices were reasonable. For us, The Fourth Estate will be a go-to restaurant for occasions when we really want to dine.
Joined family from out of town for a classic dinner. Great selection on the menu and the meal surpassed expectations. Staff was super attentive and accommodating.
The service was outstanding. The waiters and staff were wonderfully attentive but not overbearing. The building was beautiful. The food was overly creamy. I had the salmon which seemed to be baked in cream and topped with a buttery breading of some sort. I like to have salmon done more simply because I love the taste on its own. It was too fatty due to the cream and butter phyllo-bread toppings and over flavored for me. My friend had the vegetable lasagna, which was delicious (in small quantity) but also overly creamy. Both dishes were extremely rich and creamy.
The Fourth Estate has no street presence other than a 3 X 4 sandwich board on 14th street NW. It's hidden away up on the 13th floor of the National Press Building. This white table cloth eatery is a real gem. Chef Susan Douglas goes out of her was to provide tasty meals with wonderful presentation in a quiet refined setting. This is not a place for toddlers or strollers but a spectacular spot for significant others or business colleagues. You get to pass through the news-maker photos on your walk down the long entry way to the restaurant. The food prep is carried off flawlessly and served by a very attentive staff. The wine list is limited but sufficient as are other drinks options. They serve espresso and solid desserts. Pricing$$
Fourth Estate treated us very, very well! We were guided to a secluded table, and while we were not very hungry, we ordered what turned out to be a very fine bottle of wine. Service was consistently outstanding, friendly and engaging! We needed time to 'catch up' and Fourth Estate did not mind that we talked for hours! This consideration alone is worth every star in the book of stars! I will definitely return. Keo
I don't know why this place isn't more popular. It is fantastic! The food is delicious and the wait staff is great. Highly recommend, and will be going back.
Dining at the Fourth Estate Restaurant in the National Press Club building was quite a treat! Wonderful food (we each loved our meals--filet mignon, salmon, crab cakes, chicken), excellent service, very friendly staff in a formal dining setting. Don't miss an opportunity to experience this place. (They validate parking at a nearby PMI, also!) Check out the interesting historic photos in the area of the building outside the restaurant, too.
I highly recommend this place for outstanding food and service. We will return.
As most of the reviews say, this place is a hidden gem that is very private, intimate, and full of historic value. You won't have a lot of disruptions if you show up on a Saturday night around 7pm. During our dinner, we shared the room with three other couples who were seated to their own liking. The wait staff was very attentive and the atmosphere was simple yet classic. The food is delicious and the deserts are simple but perfect. If you're looking for a private and historic place to dine, this is a wonderful place to visit in D.C.
Early reservation — 6 pm, only three other tables occupied when we arrived. The appetizer salads were beautifully prepared, had very high quality greens and carefully prepared elements. The Duck, Filet and Salmon were our main courses. All were prepared as requested. The desserts were both beautiful and delicious, and the French Press Coffee was the right temperature. Service was professional. An hour and a half for dinner was the perfect pace. Nearly full when we left. We're going back soon. Reasonable price for Saturday Night in DC. Press Club sights on the way in are fascinating too. Lighting was a little bright.
we were nine people for lunch. Everyone's food came out at the same time, hot food hot and cold food cold, and all cooked /prepared as requested. Everyone was pleased with the quality and taste of their food. Service was attentive without being overbearing. WE all plan to return.
We ate lunch at Fourth Estate--enjoying excellent crab cakes and filet mignon. The side dishes and presentation are top-notch. The prices are a good value for the quality of food and service. I will definitely eat here again.
While very upscale and not intended to be "kid-friendly", the staff was engaging, attentive, and very "kid-friendly" with our (well mannered) 8-yr old. Food did not disappoint - filet and crabcakes were excellent and generous portions. Service was was excellent - right balance of formal but non-stuffy. Decor was somewhat "private club"/traditional steakhouse with interesting National Press Club photos for interest.
Everything was exceptional at this restaurant. Food was beyond expectations and well prepared. Staff and facility were terrific. We went on Friday evening and there was not much of a crowd to our delight but it was surprising in view of the quality of the dining experience that the place was not packed.
My wife and I had an early dinner on Saturday night. We were very impressed with the restaurant. The setting was interesting, the food and service were great, and we found wine to our taste. Even the house pinot grigio and cabernet sauvignon were good. We will definitely eat there again.
Great place that almost no one knows about. The food is some of the best prepared I've eaten in the area. The price is the best deal.
The National Press Club is open to the public--who knew? We were a party of 8 attending a conference in Washington, and we were looking for a special place to wish a colleague farewell, and this was exactly the place to go! Entering the NPC is like stepping into the middle of Washington history, present and past. Pictures line the walls, many of them taken there, of historic notables. A photo of FDR and Churchill holding a press conference at our table reminded us of the real history of the place. While not overly ambitious, the menu was diverse and well-prepared. The wine list offered good, affordable options, too. Most noteworthy was the service, which was friendly and memorably personal. Overall, the prices were very reasonable!
I loved this restaurant. The menu and food were good, but I adored the history and private club feel of the dining experience. Food was classic fare made from fresh ingredients and nicely prepared. This would be a great place for a business dinner, meeting the in-laws or just feeling a little closer to all the culture and history of a city like D.C.
The food and service were absolutely wonderful. The ambiance and setting is classic Washington. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon dining and exploring the Press Club.
We went to the restaurant Saturday night for the first time to celebrate two birthdays. Entering the Fourth Estate restaurant we were pleasantly surprised by the sophisticated but not stuffy ambiance. Our server, Bisama, could not have been nicer or more attentive. He even brought us a sample of the African peanut soup before we ordered our appetizers which were delicious and beautifully presented. Our entrees were superb, and Bisama was correct when he said the crab cakes were the best around - two all jumbo lump crab cakes with little or no filler accompanied by jalepeno cornbread and a corn salsa with fresh avocado. The filet menu was one of the best I've ever eaten. Highly recommend this restaurant, and we'll definitely be back.
Many may not know the public is invited to use the Fourth estate. It is ideal for business lunches. Food is good. Service is superb and you can hear the conversation.
We went here for my boy friends birthday, the food was fantastic. We shared the filet and crab cakes entrees, both were cooked perfect and there was barely and filler mostly crab in the crab cakes. The atmosphere was enjoyable knowing it had lots of famous visitors.
The purpose of our dining experience was to celebrate my husbands birthday, and we dined with our son, and his mother. Everything about the experience was excellent. The service and attention from the staff was great. The meals were fabulous both in presentation and quality. We used a certificate from Travel Zoo, which included an appetizer, entree, and glass of wine. The value for the dollar was great.
Took my wife and son to the National Press Club for evening dinner during our son's visit to Washington. It was a memorable experience enhanced by all the photos of notables who visited the Press Club in the past. More than a meal; it's an experience.
... to have lovely big hunks of steamed lobster meat in a grilled cheese sandwich (brie), especially to someone who regards eating a lobster as a once- or twice-in-a-year special treat, but I ordered the sandwich anyway and it was beyond heavenly. The service was excellent too.
I've been to the Fourth Estate many times, and I'm always pleased and impressed with the food - imaginative, tasty, and beautifully presented.
Excellent food and service in a quiet, conversation-friendly environment.
Hidden away in the National Press Club is this small and intimate gem. We celebrated our anniversary over lunch and the entire staff, Chef included, made us feel so special. Service was lovely and food delicious. Can't wait to go back for dinner!
The restaurant has a great atmosphere and the food is very good.
I've been a fan of the Fourth Estate for more than 50 years and recommend it highly.
A very good restaurant! And particularly interesting to out-of-towners....
My husband and I were married at the press club and the food was one of the things that sold us on hosting our wedding there. Whether feeding 2 or 100, we have been impressed with the consistent quality of their food. They offer great vegetarian entrees too!
To our surprise, the Fourth Estate is tucked away in a corner of the 13th floor of the Press Club. We made our reservations based on location as we were going to a show at the National Theatre, and the menu looked good. The food was indeed good, as well as the service, but the atmosphere was a bit lacking. It was quiet, so good for conversation, but we were looking for something a bit livilier. Our group of four are in our 40s and we were the youngest table in the restaurant. Overall, a pleasant dining experience, just not what we were expecting.
They made us feel very welcome, and we enjoyed coming back to dine on their fine food.
Why go to a restaurant that can only please your palate when you can also dine in one that also serves up a a trip down a memory lane filled with the most famous folks from the fourth estate? On this special occasion with another couple who we like to impress we were served tasty dishes, well-prepared and presented in an intimate atmosphere. We will be back.
First time we had dinner at this restaurant. The food was delicious - I had duck, my husband had crab cakes. Both was very good. The house wine is not bad at all. The service was excellent, high class.