laniloa Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Someone at work forwarded this info to me about a $0.05 martini special running at the Jefferson Hotel: Through May 13th you can get a martini for a nickel. Made with Grey Goose vodka and Arrowood Riesling wine and garnished with a strip of lemon peel, the Jefferson Martini is reminiscent of a French aperitif -- dry, slightly citrusy and well-balanced. (The ingredients were chosen because of Jefferson's Francophilia and his experiments with wine-making at Monticello.) There are catches, of course: You can't pay with any old nickel -- the bar will only accept the new 2005 nickels with the larger portrait of Jefferson on the front and a bison on the flip side. You have to order the drink between 5 and 5:55, Monday through Friday. One nickel martini per customer, per day. All subsequent drinks are full-price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 This just in: The Bureau of Printing and Engraving announced today that the new 2005 nickel with the larger portrait of Jefferson on the front and a bison on the flip side have been printed with an error. These misprints are already selling for thousands of dollars on eBay, and are only expected to appreciate in value in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I know its early in the morning, but after the week I have had so far I am already thinking about Happy Hour! We have a new board, old friends, and a bunch of new faces so lets get something together tonight. Where should we go? Maybe someone new should select the place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Does anyone know if Old Siam on 8th St is taking reservations? Also-- anyone know the number? An online lookup and a call to 411 yielded zippy. Trying to take my ol' lady there tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I know its early in the morning, but after the week I have had so far I am already thinking about Happy Hour! We have a new board, old friends, and a bunch of new faces so lets get something together tonight. Where should we go? Maybe someone new should select the place... I am plannig to hit Mendocino after work, because I too deserve it after the week I've had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Alright, what's the plan. Mendocino? Do they have a HH deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Alright, what's the plan. Mendocino? Do they have a HH deal? I was hoping some of the new members would chime in and join us for HH so that we could welcome them in true dr.com fashion. Unless things change I may forgo the trip into the city and drop by Eve tonight as its just a short drive from the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I wish I could join in tonight - unfortunately I have to make a trip to Super H for some last minute produce items for the family seder tomorrow night in Sterling. I'm in for future whims... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I'd love to come, but no can do. Big deadlines have made me a virtual zobmie and guaranteed to be no fun. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Alright, what's the plan. Mendocino? Do they have a HH deal? No actual HH deals unless Drew wants to slip us some "samples". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Ah, just curious. Still works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Ah, just curious. Still works for me! OK -- Don't know if we'll have a quorum, but I'll be there -- God Willing (Hear me oh Lord!) around 5:30 which is when I think the doors re-open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Anybody want to do Circle Bistro this Friday for Happy Hour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Anybody going to Galileo grill today? I think I can finally sneak out and get over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 May sneak away to the Grill tomorrow, but not today. Probably going to Breadline to pick up some of that yummy matzoh! Firefly's HH this week looked enticing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 May sneak away to the Grill tomorrow, but not today. Probably going to Breadline to pick up some of that yummy matzoh! Firefly's HH this week looked enticing... $5 Woodfords? No question! Though for the extra $1.50, the Bourbon and Birch had better be using Vos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Scott is away on business until Friday afternoon, so no HH for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 What is up with the lack of HH spirit? With all the folks here we should be able to get a decent crowd, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'll be having my Friday happy hour in the Florida Keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Friday 4/29. Who? Where? (Circle Bistro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Yes, Circle Bistro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Friday 4/29. Who? Where? (Circle Bistro) Alas, National's Tickets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Perhaps. need to check with my boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Friday 4/29. Who? Where? (Circle Bistro) Sorry, 9:30 club that night. Next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Sorry, 9:30 club that night.Next week? I take it that you are not going to the late show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Can't do Friday. Thursday?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm in for the Circle Bistro on Friday. Any Happy Hour deals there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm in for the Circle Bistro on Friday. Any Happy Hour deals there? Half price wine by the glass until 7, and $5 highballs until closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Half price wine by the glass until 7, and $5 highballs until closing. Good. I can drink twice as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm thinking of heading over to Firefly after work this evening for a glass of wine or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'd be over there for bourbon if I weren't stuck at work until 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Something being cheap Bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm thinking of heading over to Firefly after work this evening for a glass of wine or something. I might see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I take it that you are not going to the late show... It is the late show. Scott's plane doesn't get into Dulles until 5 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 My boss gave me a leave pass Friday, so I'm in for happy hour. Edit to add - While I want the tartare at CB, all this Palena burger talk has me hankering for a stop at some point there during the night's festivities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 My boss gave me a leave pass Friday, so I'm in for happy hour.Edit to add - While I want the tartare at CB, all this Palena burger talk has me hankering for a stop at some point there during the night's festivities. Looks like a multi-stop HH night. CB, Palena, ??? What time you plan on getting there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Looks like a multi-stop HH night. CB, Palena, ??? What time you plan on getting there? Well if our trajectory connects CB and Palena, won't we also have to pay a call to Firefly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Hm...multi-hop, huh? I could do Circle Bistro to Firefly, but I don't think I'll make it all the way to Palena. Friday will be Happy Hour, but NEXT Friday will be Happier Hour, ifyouknowhatImean (The rest of the week will be "Sort Of Happy But Low Key/Paying Close Attention To The 'Cheap Eats' Thread" Hour). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I'll probably be able to make it down about 6, depending, of course, on traffic. My limosine duties are being transferred to day care pick up, so after this week it will be more difficult for me to make HH. I need to have my last gasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Count me in for happy hour--I should be there between 5:45 and 6:00. It will be nice to see you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Count me in for happy hour--I should be there between 5:45 and 6:00. It will be nice to see you guys! Cool! Best way to recognize us, look for the tallest skinniest guy in the room -- that'll be mdt. Balding stocky guy with blond crew cut and the look of exhaustion only seen on the faces of parents of infants -- that'll be me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 LOL Joe! I already know you and Mike. I guess I should have identified myself as edemuth from eGullet--sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 LOL Joe! I already know you and Mike. I guess I should have identified myself as edemuth from eGullet--sorry! doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 No worries... I will attribute this to your Peanut-induced exhaustion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 On another topic, does anybody know if the grill is open tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 No, as of right now it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Thanks Matt. Looks like I will be heading to Breadline then... yay fish Fridays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Any idea what the soup might be tomorrow (at Breadline)? I'll be over that way and because chewing is not an option, I'm going to be looking for a good soup for lunch. I don't think the blog info is posted until tomorrow, but I figured there might be some regular rotation as there is with fish on Fridays. Edited to add: never mind. The soups are posted and they are butternut squash and Mediterranean fish. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I am planning on heading into the big city for happy hour as well. I'll be the really big guy that looks vaguely like the avatar at to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastro888 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Pardon the ignorance but when does HH start and where tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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