giant shrimp Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Don't know the name but wasn't there a store that had a lot of throw pillows where Lululemon is now? Also, close to B&N was an eclectic furniture store with lots of unique stuff. We also liked the tableware store that's close to the defunct Levante's. the furniture store with unique stuff was sansar -- local makers and crafts. it had relocated from the tenley mall and supplied furnishings for new heights is what i recall. maybe there is a brother and sister connection between the two places, don't quite remember. (i was told a few months ago by a frequent visitor to the downstairs bar at new heights that her ex-husband and sister-in-law own petits plats across the street. i believed her.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giant shrimp Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Maybe it was a school project to protest something and see how people reacted. The types of frogs that are eaten seem to be fairing ok, they are probably farm raised, so not much different than eating chicken one would think? okay, getting back to serious matters (although i would still like someone to tell me what happened to sansar and if there is a connection to new heights), i doubt that this is a serious protest. big frogs will gulp down smaller frogs, they are friendly that way. and while there is no good reason for high school students to be allowed to work on any living creature in biology lab, as you go down the chain there is a point at which many scientists will maintain that the animal does not feel pain in the human sense. for example, in one experiment a bee is carefully sliced at the waist while it sips sugar water and then just keeps on drinking until it keels over from exhaustion. at least that's what i read in insectopedia, which also contains information on eating crickets and locusts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 big frogs will gulp down smaller frogs, they are friendly that way. and while there is no good reason for high school students to be allowed to work on any living creature in biology lab, as you go down the chain there is a point at which many scientists will maintain that the animal does not feel pain in the human sense. Non-sequitur, but that was the coolest part of my high school biology dissection class: finding a fully intact baby frog skeletal remains inside the stomach of a bigger frog I was dissecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thinking about a trip to the bar at Vidalia around 6:30, but I can be swayed to other locations. Anybody interested, PM away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Sounds like it's time for another Grover/Donrockwell excursion to Honey Pig to bring the mee-guks up to speed on Korean food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skysplitter Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'll actually be working in downtown DC for the next 3 days (McPherson Square area) and would love to hit up some happy hours since I'm always jealous from across the bridge in VA when you all Whim It Up in town So- any places to check out this week and/or anyone want to Whim It Up avec moi? I kicked through the past few pages and saw alot of discussion about frogs (hey, mine had a baby bird's HEAD in it's stomach) and snow, but ah, then I stopped, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Putting the dick in Dickson, tea minus 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Putting the dick in Dickson, tea minus 45. Say hi to Tom Street, and have a Martinez. He's the Martinez king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Say hi to Tom Street, and have a Martinez. He's the Martinez king. Strongly agree. Was knocked out of my socks when he made one for me at Bibiana, despite the facts that the ice there is not ideal and that they have an embarrassing dearth of sweet vermouths for an upscale Italian establishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Immediately available to first person who PMs me: 2 free tickets (normally $35 each) for tonight's 7:00 "beer & cheese" class at Cheesetique in Del Ray (Alexandria). http://cheesetique.com/events/ Schedule conflict arose suddenly, I can no longer attend, and nearby friends all have plans. PM me and I'll tell you how to secure your two seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthought Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm in. It's the day after my birthday. Will there be pork products? Will Antonio be frying Twinkies again? Will Jake be pouring libations? Yum.... Kibbee is your birthday the 29th? So's mine. I would love to come this Sunday, but I am attending a benefit for a classmate of mine that was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Newcomers, please join us! But please don't just show up without signing up first (it's free)! You can chime in here (or PM leleboo) and let us know what you'll be bringing. Cheers, Rocks. Thanks for the invite! Unfortunately, I can't make it that Sunday. Those of you who have visited Melbourne, AU may have seen the public GAS grills they have available in their parks. (photo attached) They put our charcoal grills to shame. I was also impressed by how clean their stainless steel surfaces were kept. Armand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thank God we now can find a way to cook "Yak Penis". Andrew Zimmer had some the other day and it really looked good. He perfers the long slow simmer, but I like the lively stir fry method. In any event, I know what I am bringing to the picnic next year! To Eat (...) White Truffles Winter Soups Yak Penis Yu Ling Sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Thank God we now can find a way to cook "Yak Penis". Andrew Zimmer had some the other day and it really looked good. He perfers the long slow simmer, but I like the lively stir fry method. In any event, I know what I am bringing to the picnic next year! Are you going to do Yak Testicles as a side dish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 The bar at Radius. Feel free to join, and shoot a pm if you're comin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 The bar at Radius. Feel free to join, and shoot a pm if you're comin'. Oh, shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have to take a friend to BWI tonight, and I plan to have supper at Grace Garden in Odenton around 6:30 tonight. Anyone interested in joining me, PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I have to take a friend to BWI tonight, and I plan to have supper at Grace Garden in Odenton around 6:30 tonight. Anyone interested in joining me, PM me. I can't make it tonight, but this is always my default thought - how can I combine a trip to BWI with a meal at Grace Garden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 FYI I am meeting up with three very nice Chowhounds (Not sure if they are on here, if not they may be after tomorrow night) tomorrow at Nam Viet in Clarendon at 7:30, if anyone would like to join us please feel free just PM me so I know what to make the reservation for. Of course if you are anywhere near Silver Spring or can get there you should do the $20 Tuesday up there it looks like it will be pretty tasty. I think we will do Minh's at a later date for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I plan to have lunch today somewhere in Georgetown or environs ( I have a car) at around 12:30. Would welcome suggestions for a mid-range place and a companion with which to enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I plan to have lunch today somewhere in Georgetown or environs ( I have a car) at around 12:30. Would welcome suggestions for a mid-range place and a companion with which to enjoy it. Try il Canale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Try il Canale? Canale it is! Any co-conspirators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Not exactly on a whim, but is anyone else attending the Savoring Sustainable Seafood Reception at the Smithsonian tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 As long as the weather holds, downtown in Silver Spring at 9:30 PM (Ellsworth Drive between Fenton and GA Ave. where there's a mosaic fountain for kids, Borders, etc. and farmers' market on Saturday) there will be a free, outdoor public screening of "Corner Plot", a documentary about an 89-year-old urban farmer named Charlie Koiner. Here's the link to the AFI's Silverdoc Festival where the two weekend, theater screenings are sold out due to local sentiment for the guy. Charlie's farm is on Easley in Silver Spring, sort of across Fenton from the Safeway, about 1 1/2 blocks away on an acre of land. Figs, kiwi, Asian pears, golden raspberries, lettuce, chard, bok choy, flowers, radishes... Anyone else planning on being there tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Thinking real hard about hitting Victor's Grill on Friday for lunch. It's the only parilla I know of.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotbutter Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I'm not an American that demands ice-cold beer To Quote my favorite song, " I'm proud to be an American where at least I know Im free" That and "America, Fuck Yeah" Cold beer is good, warm beer sucks. Good luck with Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Dinner tonight, Sichuan Pavilion in Rockville. Metro convenient. Time TBD. Send PM for details. All are welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Dinner tonight, Sichuan Pavilion in Rockville. I can say, that in light of the recent General Tso's chicken thread, that it is to be avoided here. Not that I expect anyone to ordered it, but I happen to be with a party where 1 non-Asian person did order such and it was...gloopy-droopy. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I am going to amble over to Mussel Bar tomorrow night after work, and wouldn't mind some company. 6-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I am going to amble over to Mussel Bar tomorrow night after work, and wouldn't mind some company. 6-ish. Oh, you'll have company alright (*) - the press release just came out saying the Grand Opening is tomorrow night at 6. (*) Grammar dildii (**), is alright all right in this instance? (**) Want credit for First Person In History. Can someone please put this in Urban Dictionary alongside "ventworm nut?" (***) (****) (***) Seriously, google ventworm nut (it wasn't me, but I know who it was: Happy Birthday, Meaghan!) (****) Insider tidbit: "Mark" is Mark Slater and "Tom" is Tom Sietsema, or so I assumed at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Oh, you'll have company alright (*) - the press release just came out saying the Grand Opening is tomorrow night at 6. (*) Grammar dildii (**), is alright all right in this instance? (**) Want credit for First Person In History. Can someone please put this in Urban Dictionary alongside "ventworm nut?" (***) (****) (***) Seriously, google ventworm nut (it wasn't me, but I know who it was: Happy Birthday, Meaghan!) (****) Insider tidbit: "Mark" is Mark Slater and "Tom" is Tom Sietsema, or so I assumed at the time. Maybe I'll wait until next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We will be going to Un Ballo in Maschera and Madama Butterfly. If you want to suck down some champagne and sleep thru the opera like I sometimes do, let's talk about which performance date to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We will be going to Un Ballo in Maschera and Madama Butterfly. If you want to suck down some champagne and sleep thru the opera like I sometimes do, let's talk about which performance date to attend. Un Ballo in Maschera is what happens when you put eyeliner on your testicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I would be interested. I believe our very own Banco is appearing in Ballo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I believe our very own Banco is appearing in Ballo. Can Banco get us discounted tickets? Performance Dates for mascaraing my nut (please indicate whether you want the left or the right done): Sat, Sep 11, 2010, 7:00 PM Tue, Sep 14, 2010, 7:30 PM Thu, Sep 16, 2010, 7:30 PM Fri, Sep 17, 2010, 7:30 PM Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 2:00 PM Mon, Sep 20, 2010, 7:00 PM Wed, Sep 22, 2010, 7:30 PM Sat, Sep 25, 2010, 7:00 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I don't think he can. Actually, I might want to save my shekels for Salome with Deborah Voight in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I would be interested. I believe our very own Banco is appearing in Ballo. Heather, what is it to you what I do with my lone ball? (At least I am a bass.) I don't think I can help on the ticket front, except for final dress, but then only maybe. Things are, shall we say, rather tight. As for Salome, I've been doing some genealogical research and have discovered I'm a fifth Jew. I may be able to swing something (ahem) here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Unless I'm planning an evening at the opera with a group of friends, I always check the WNO's website a few days in advance for tickets. Blocks of seats seem to magically appear 1-3 days before a performance. Many times I've gotten front row seats at a discount. I saw Banco in the last Ballo and he was REALLY GOOD. I look forward to taking a friend who hasn't seen the opera before. Salome is probably my all around favorite opera experience and I never miss a performance in DC. Miss Voigt sang a concert version 2 years ago with the NSO and she was sensational in the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Unless I'm planning an evening at the opera with a group of friends, I always check the WNO's website a few days in advance for tickets. Blocks of seats seem to magically appear 1-3 days before a performance. Many times I've gotten front row seats at a discount. I saw Banco in the last Ballo and he was REALLY GOOD. I look forward to taking a friend who hasn't seen the opera before. Salome is probably my all around favorite opera experience and I never miss a performance in DC. Miss Voigt sang a concert version 2 years ago with the NSO and she was sensational in the role. It's true, they often paper the house a few days before performances when they see that tickets are not selling as well as they had hoped. (Mark, thanks, but I can't take credit; I've never been in Ballo before. Perhaps you were thinking of Elektra or Lucrezia Borgia?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 It's true, they often paper the house a few days before performances when they see that tickets are not selling as well as they had hoped. (Mark, thanks, but I can't take credit; I've never been in Ballo before. Perhaps you were thinking of Elektra or Lucrezia Borgia?) Oh boy, really? I could swear you sang the role of one of the plotters in Ballo. Borgia, for sure. Although very well sung throughout, the Lucretia Borgia was a deeply flawed production- partly due to the weakness of the score and libretto and partly due to the direction. I applied the Slater test: If it is a tragic/dramatic opera and the audience is laughing, something is wrong. I saw the Elektra, as well. That was probably the most powerful and intense production of Elektra I've ever seen. My friend and I were totally rattled at the end. Will you be performing the 5th Jude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Heather, what is it to you what I do with my lone ball? (At least I am a bass.) I don't think I can help on the ticket front, except for final dress, but then only maybe. Things are, shall we say, rather tight. Not looking for comps here. I work in a theater & know every dime is needed these days. As for Salome, I've been doing some genealogical research and have discovered I'm a fifth Jew. I may be able to swing something (ahem) here. Ahem. So, what's the dining situation like in Foggy Bottom these days? Has the Roof Terrace improved since my last review? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm picking up the kids from BWI on Saturday a little after noon. Anyone up for a trip to Grace Garden about 1p? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I'll be in the lounge at Eventide at 5:01, fulfilling the good-Jewish-daughter paradigm,* meeting some folks and hoping Steve comes up with something that can negate the past four hours of conference calls about lipid management.** Say hi if you're around. *You wouldn't believe the explanation for this if I tried. **If I order steak and French fries, it will be an act of unmitigated joyful rebellion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Going to catch the Sunday 9/19 matinée of Un Ballo at 2 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 We will be going to Un Ballo in Maschera and Madama Butterfly. If you want to suck down some champagne and sleep thru the opera like I sometimes do, let's talk about which performance date to attend. Un Ballo in Maschera is what happens when you put eyeliner on your testicle. Totally not the first time this opera has been mentioned. Hey, Banco, how's it going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'm seeing a show at the Rock N Roll Hotel tonight, and might grab a bite at the Biergarten Haus next door around 7:30pm. Feel free to join me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen744 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I've been browsing through my edition of "The Modern Family Cookbook" by Meta Given- it was written in 1943 - the age way before microwaves. Making my mouth water. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 To Tom Brown and Gina Chersevani, You are both responsible for me swearing off alcohol for the rest of my life. Thank you, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 goodeats and I are going to check out the new pan-Asian "Super Bowl Noodle House" (topic here) in Rockville on Tuesday at 7pm. Would love to have more folks join - send me a PM if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RissaP Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I know I’m ready for a drink or two! Anyone is welcome to join us if you’re in the mood to relax and unwind for a Halloween Happy Hour! Friday, October 29th 6ish PM ‘till whenever. Make sure to say hello. LIMA Lounge 1401 K Street NW Come and go as you please and feel free to dress to the occasion! PM me if interested Be safe and Happy Halloween to all!!! Boo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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